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Asado chargrill burger joint opens in Auckland

February 22, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments
When there’s a new eatery in town, I’m always on hand to check it out! I love the meld of international cuisines in New Zealand, and I particularly like it when the food feels and tastes authentic. So of course,...
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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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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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Try something new on World Vegan Day

October 2, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
The Sugar Club looks to challenge perceptions this World Vegan Day Have you ever wondered what the whole vegan thing is about? Maybe, like many, you work on the assumption that something without any animal products at all means sacrificing...
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SOUL goes NOLA for American Express Restaurant Month

July 24, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Iconic Viaduct favourite introduces a taste of New Orleans American Express Restaurant Month is the most incredible time to be eating out. Bars and eateries across Auckland get to take a step out of the ordinary in August to bring...
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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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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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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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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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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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Festival of the Sea on at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour

October 2, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Celebrate with us during the month of October at ‘Festival of the Sea’ and enjoy some of NZ’s finest seafood from the good people at Big Glory Bay. When you combine premium quality, ocean-farmed seafood with our exclusive Viaduct Harbour...
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Harbourside’s Winning Year

September 16, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments
One of my favourite Auckland restaurants, Harbourside Ocean Bar & Grill, is enjoying a well-earned celebration after an award winning year. In October ‘Harbourside’ received ‘Winner Best Restaurant’ at the Hospitality Awards and Cuisine acknowledged Harbourside at their Cuisine Good Food Awards by...
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Pasture celebrates first birthday with double win

August 8, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments
There are a lot of good restaurants in New Zealand – and every now and again, I find a really unique one that really stands out. I was lucky enough to visit Pasture recently, so when it was singled out...
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Food News•Restaurants and Cafes

Sidart celebrates 8th birthday with North to South

July 22, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments
North to South at Sidart Last month I wrote about Sidart’s success in the San Pellegrino Young Chef award; now the same restaraurant is once again celebrating. In celebration of fine-dining restaurant Sidart’s eighth birthday, two of New Zealand’s top...
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Drink well for Dry July

July 3, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Non-alcoholic drinks pairing at Pasture restaurant for Dry July Have you decided doing Dry July means staying at home for a month? Delightfully innovative restaurant Pasture has come up with the perfect solution. Pasture, on Parnell Road in Auckland, is...
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