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Happy birthday to Krispy Kreme!

February 24, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Can you believe it’s been a year since the first Krispy Kreme doughnut shop opened in New Zealand? I went to their opening day at the store in Manukau – their biggest ever store opening worldwide – and it was...

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Culinary competitions/awards•Eating around New Zealand•Food News•International•Restaurants•Restaurants and Cafes

Kiwi chef wins World Tapas Champs in Spain

November 16, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Like many Aucklanders, I’ve whiled away many an hour or two at Bellota, Peter Gordon’s tapas joint at SkyCity on Federal Street. It’s a fantastic place to enjoy a drink or two, watch the colourful Auckland scene and tuck into...

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Coffee•Dairy Free•Eating around New Zealand•Food News•Healthy•Restaurants and Cafes•vegan

More vegan options on offer at The Coffee Club

October 30, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

An increased demand for vegan dishes has led one of New Zealand’s largest and fastest growing café brands to expand its menu – only months after introducing its first vegan dishes. The Coffee Club New Zealand is introducing five new...

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Blog•Cheese•Eats•Food thoughts•International•Restaurants•Restaurants and Cafes

A walk on the East side: exploring Auckland’s Korean food scene

October 7, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

When I lived in London, it wasn’t until my sister demanded ‘a proper London tour’ – several years after I’d moved there to go to college – that I got around to finding some of the really cool spots in...

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Taste of Auckland announces delicious lineup

September 12, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Celebrating ten years of Auckland’s best food and drink, this year’s Taste of Auckland presented by Electrolux just keeps getting better with a host of new talent and attractions added to the line-up. The annual event takes place this year...

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Are plastic straws a thing of the past?

September 10, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

NO MORE PLASTIC STRAWS FOR THE COFFEE CLUB Like most people, I’ve been guilty of taking the ‘easy’ option on many an occasion. A takeaway coffee in a plastic cup; forgetting my bags at the supermarket so using the plastic...

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Do Nut adjust your set… Krispy Kreme set to expand

August 15, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

OK, sorry for the pun… but it’s big news. Krispy Kreme, the international doughnut chain which opened its first New Zealand store in Manukau last February, is opening two new Auckland stores..The world-famous doughnut and coffee chain proved so popular,...

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Winner, winner, hottest chicken dinner!

July 16, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Texas Chicken launches New Zealand’s spiciest ever fried chicken It’s no secret – I’m a HUGE fried chicken fan. Yes, I know some of the options are straight down-and-dirty bad for you – but not all of them. And when...

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Restaurant review: 21 Days Bar & Brasserie

June 26, 2018 by Catherine Milford 4 Comments

North Shore ‘m’eatery reveals its secrets Eating out is one of my happy joys. Other people cooking, for a start, is always a great place to begin, but I learn so much about food by talking to, and tasting the...

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Red meat aficionados recognised in top restaurant awards

June 8, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it! For the past few months, I’ve been quietly dining at some of the fantastic restaurants around New Zealand, tasting and troughing for a great cause – helping to discover which...

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Auckland’s finest French Cafe acquired by Sid and Chand Sahwarat

May 23, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

There’s a changing of the guard at one of New Zealand’s most iconic restaurants The French Cafe. Leading New Zealand restaurateurs Sid and Chand Sahrawat are about to add the famous Auckland restaurant to their already impressive stable of eateries....

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Culinary competitions/awards•Food News•Restaurants and Cafes

Waiheke gem makes the cut at 2018 Silver Fern Farm Restaurant Awards

May 10, 2018 by Catherine Milford 1 Comment

It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it! Silver Fern Farms lamb, beef and venison isn’t just available in your local supermarket; this delicious meat is also supplied in many forms to restaurants all over New Zealand. Every...

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Pita Pit creates tasty new flavour range

May 8, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Pita Pit has just launched an exciting new range of pitas and salads that pack a serious punch for your taste-buds. The Gourmet Range is currently available in stores nationwide and features four tasty new flavours; Chicken Pesto, Mexicano, Moroccan Lamb...

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Coffee•Eats•Food News•Restaurants and Cafes

Something special for Mum this Mother’s Day?

April 30, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

THE COFFEE CLUB LAUNCHES SEARCH TO FIND NEW ZEALAND’S BUSIEST & MOST DESERVING MUM The Coffee Club New Zealand, one of the country’s largest and fastest growing café brands, is looking for New Zealand’s busiest and most deserving mum ahead...

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Eating around New Zealand•Eats•Food News•Restaurants and Cafes•Takeaway and delivery

Wendy’s launches Mexican Tequila burger

February 24, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

A taste from ‘across the border’ I’ve written before about my love for a good burger; now I’m off to try the latest idea – tequila in a burger. Tequila in a burger? That’s right, Wendy’s NZ has launched a...

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New chef for top Auckland restaurant The Grove

February 11, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

My Kitchen Rules Ben Bayly steps aside Award-winning Ben Bayly is leaving The Grove, the country’s top fine-dining restaurant, and making way for his mate and successor, Scott Denning. After than eight years at The Grove – and more recently...

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Eating around New Zealand•Eats•Events•Restaurants and Cafes

Dinner In The Sky comes to Auckland with Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne

January 28, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Exclusive pre-launch party heralds international flying pop-up restaurant While the rest of the country has to wait another ten days at least, to experience this major breakthrough in Champagne, Guests of Dinner in the Sky will be treated to an...

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New Year, new menu at Sidart

January 18, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Exciting start to 2018 at Auckland eatery Multi award-winning chef Sid Sahrawat is kicking off the New Year with an exciting experiential menu offering at his Auckland restaurant, Sidart. Launching on 23 January 2018, the new menu showcases the best...

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Drinks•Food•Food News•Restaurants and Cafes

Nespresso meets art on Auckland’s North Shore

December 10, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Nespresso premiers new shopping experience Immersive boutique concept welcomes visitors into the world of sustainable coffee Leaders when it comes to innovation, Nespresso has this month opened a new, fully immersive boutique concept in Albany, Auckland – the first in the country,...

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Kiwi Salmon tops menu at The Coffee Club

December 2, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Salmon sales surge as Kiwis crave the finer foods in life The Coffee Club, one of the country’s fastest growing café brands, says that more Kiwis than ever before are enjoying salmon dishes when they dine out. The ingredient is...

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Blog•Eats•Food News•Restaurants and Cafes•Seasonal

Josh Emett’s Takapuna love affair

November 16, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Kiwi Masterchef judge, restaurateur and author Josh Emett is a familiar face to even the most casual Kiwi food lover. He famously worked with culinary superstar Gordon Ramsay at Claridge’s in London, but now Josh prefers to call his native...

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Blog•Dinner ideas•Eating around New Zealand•Eats•Restaurants and Cafes

Fantastic Ice Cream Feasts at Giapo

October 19, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I’m incredibly proud of some of the innovative food producers in New Zealand. As a nation I believe we punch well above our weight, and we are lucky enough not just to have fantastic produce, but incredibly clever chefs and...

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Drinks•Drinks and cocktails•Eats•Food News•Restaurants and Cafes

New Spring Menu launches at Mr Toms

October 16, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Ponsonby hotspot’s latest dishes a hit Known for their cheeky tipples and delicious food, Mr Toms has fast become a Ponsonby local favourite, with busy trade 7 days a week. It’s the kind of place you go when you want...

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Coffee•Culinary competitions/awards•Eats•Food News•Restaurants and Cafes•Travel

Voting now open for People’s Choice NZ Cafe of the Year

October 15, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Do you have a favourite coffee stop that ticks all the boxes? It’s time to support your favourite café in New Zealand by voting for them to win a People’s Choice award in the 2018 Meadow Fresh New Zealand Café of...

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Blog•Eating around New Zealand•Eats•Food•Food News•International•Lifestyle•Restaurants•Restaurants and Cafes

Takapuna: Auckland’s newest food hotspot

October 12, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I don’t know about anyone else, but for my husband Trev and I, date nights are a rare event. With kids’ sports, work and general life getting in the way, the idea of going out, just the two of us,...

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Eats•Food News•Lifestyle•Restaurants and Cafes

Epicure tackles plastic waste with sustainable tableware

by Catherine Milford No Comments

New sustainable one-taste packaging available in New Zealand One of the hottest topics at the moment is plastic. Sure, it’s useful, and I don’t know many people who don’t use plastic in the kitchen at least somewhere – bags, storage...

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