Good Food

Restaurant reviews from Simon Farrell-Green, hospitality industry news from Jean Teng, Juliet Harbutt on cheese and the best writing on New Zealand's culinary scene.
Connoisseurs’ Corner – where to eat and drink in November
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Connoisseurs’ Corner – where to eat and drink in November

While the hospitality industry balances on a knife-edge during lockdown, many of our top chefs and restaurants are finding innovative ways to keep us fed and their businesses out of the red.

Restaurant review: Peter Gordon's Homeland – good food made with love
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Restaurant review: Peter Gordon's Homeland – good food made with love

Peter Gordon's restaurant and cooking school is a place with heart - and a damn good grilled sirloin, writes Eleanor Black.

Eleanor Black 15 Aug 2021
Connoisseurs’ Corner – where to wine and dine in August
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Connoisseurs’ Corner – where to wine and dine in August

There's much to celebrate this August, including Auckland's Restaurant Month, a "spiritual experience"  in Wellington, and NZ's best toasted sandwich is revealed. 

Restaurant review: Va Bene – bringing European corner bar chic to Auckland's Parnell
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Restaurant review: Va Bene – bringing European corner bar chic to Auckland's Parnell

Va Bene brings some top-notch culinary flair to Parnell, writes Eleanor Black.

Eleanor Black 18 Jul 2021