Dining at the top of the stairway to heaven.

Britomart venue screams luxe.

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.

New cafe invites you to leave your comfort zone for brunch choices.

Ewan McDonald goes off the eaten track for a couple of very pleasant surprises

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.

Landmark bistro is missing a key ingredient.

It's service with a smile here - unless you help yourself to the wine.

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.