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Wine: Three to satisfy urges
If you feel the urge to adopt an organic vibe, embrace the Anzac spirit or immerse yourself in something unusual from Italy, I have just what you're looking for ...
Restaurant review: Cazador
Bucking the trend for eco-friendly lentils and smoothies, this 30-year-old venue is a meat-lover's dream.
Brunch review: Benson Rd Deli
A bit of a Remuera institution, Benson Rd Deli has been operating for more than 40 years, 20 with its present owner, and has a prime position on the roundabout intersecting Upland and Benson Rds.
Vodka hit gets tick for detail and taste
This drink was introduced to me by my daughter on her 18th birthday, writes Wendyl Nissen.
The bracelet that gives you a caffeine hit
A startup company has developed a new way to get your morning dose of energy, minus the crashes and jitters.
Wendy's ad: 'They use Aussie frozen beef'
Some of America's largest fast-food chains have come under attack in a US TV ad for using frozen Australian beef in their burgers.
Parmesan not what it seems
There's growing evidence that a lot of what is advertised as being 100 per cent parmesan appears to include wood pulp and other cheeses.
Fast food trends for 2016
There's a lot of change happening in the fast food industry, here are some of the major trends you should know about.
Cooks and their books
Greg Fleming meets three Auckland chefs who share the books that have inspired their culinary journeys
Bento craze: Kids' lunches get serious
Lunches are now all about colour and style, with boiled eggs shaped like rabbits and cats, crafted sandwiches and a side of penguin-shaped sushi.
The big new threat to British pubs? Starbucks
British pubs, still reeling from cheap supermarket booze, face yet another competitor for their dwindling bar crowd: Starbucks.
Revealed: What sugar does to your brain
A new study reveals how much damage sugar can do to the brain.
Is the world running out of chocolate?
A report reveals the global struggle to produce enough of the sweet stuff.
If meat could talk, would you still eat it?
A futurologist predicts by 2050 it will be possible to implant devices into animals, giving them the ability to speak to us.
Niki Bezzant: For the love of pasta
For most of us, an occasional meal of proper pasta prepared with lots of veges and a delicious sauce is a pleasure to be savoured, writes Niki Bezzant.
Restaurant review: Cocoro
Degustation menu takes the stress out of the evening - in every way.
Ten foods that will get you in the mood this weekend
As Valentines approaches, many of us are looking forward to a romantic night in. And creating the perfect meal - rife with aphrodisiacs - can get us in the mood for love.
Wendyl Wants To Know: This blood pud's lacking in grunt
I would prefer a black pudding which was a little more than 49 per cent meat and I would prefer the meat to be pork, writes Wendyl Nissen.
Burger King to add hot dogs to US menu
Burger King is preparing to add hot dogs to the menu at its US restaurants.
You've been using chopsticks wrong
Ever wondered what the random "big bit" at the end of chopsticks is for?
Supersized surprise: Chef tricks critics
McDonald's marketing executives had a renowned chef make a five-course meal with the fast-food chain's ingredients and invited a group of food critics.
Foods that aren't as healthy as you think
Why gluten free bread and sugar free baking aren't so good for you after all.
Where to eat this Chinese New Year
Food is key to Chinese New Year, and families and restaurants will ring in the Year of the Monkey with special feasts.