Pretty in pink, eatery is a diner's delight day and night.

Smart young chefs' new venture needs service wrinkles ironed out.

The science of brunching needs further testing at this eatery.

Puns go hand-in-hand with steamed buns at a Newmarket eatery.

Morepork BBQ has all a carnivore needs, albeit served in disposable plates and cups.

A new restaurant saves locals a drive into town.

Brunch outside the square and within the ring is the way to go.

Cocoro's menu brings back fond memories of Japan.

Cheap and cheerful, with a little something extra

Service at a Sandringham newcomer proves less-than-hallowed.

If you can't make head nor tail of the words on the website, what does it say about the food?

A new home for a favourite haunt ticks all the boxes.

The premises at 462 New North Rd are a testament to the unquenchable optimism of the human spirit.

What's good for the goose is also good for the gander.

An almost-perfect degustation-style evening requires early restraint.

Latest venture proves less than Hip.

Food and its presentation takes on an artistic hue in Dominion Rd.

In spite of its arcade location, a new Pt Chev cafe ticks the boxes.

In the midst of Ponsonby's ever-changing face, a Jewish-inspired cafe carries on with moreish classics.

The menu spoils for choice and it is very good - it's all about shared plates.

You won't find gluten at this cafe - and not just to be trendy.

Head north for a pub without the usual style of grub.

When you book to eat at Pasture (as you should, soon) ask for a spot at the pass.

A southern restaurant's degustation menu is successfully adventurous.

It's all action at Alexandra Park as the dumplings and dim sum race by.

Rich pickings at a reopened central city icon.

A new kid on the concrete block is off to a great start.

Food envy is a likely problem at this new Mt Eden venture.

Dessert hits the sweetest spot at this new seaside eatery.

This is what I call a decent Sunday lunch, and this is just the place to have it, writes Ewan McDonald