NEWS
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Ika Mata: A Taste of Paradise
Enjoy the fresh flavours of Ika Mata, a light raw fish dish packed with zesty citrus and coconut richness.
Flavours to Savour
This October you will have the chance to truly Savour Northland with a celebration of the food, beverages and produce that make this subtropical paradise so special.
Partnerships
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Metita: A Polynesian Love Letter
“Metita is a coming together of my Pacific heritage, my food journey and…
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Swing by the Harbourside Sake Bar tucked away inside the iconic Harbourside…
2023 GUIDE
Dine Like a Local: Cuisine’s Guide to Aotearoa’s Best Bites. Explore a diverse range of restaurants – established favourites and exciting newcomers – all recognised for outstanding atmosphere, service, and delicious menus.
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Cuisine Good Food Guide Hatted Restaurants
Resilience, innovation and exceptional dining experiences are the hallmarks of this past year’s Cuisine Good Food Awards, with a commitment to excellence within the New Zealand hospitality industry.
Cuisine Good Food Guide Category Winners
Discover the best restaurants, chefs and innovators of the year across New Zealand’s culinary scene. From Restaurant of the Year to Regional, Metropolitan and Rising Talent, meet the award-winners shaping the future of dining out.
Cuisine Good Food Guide Destinations
Start planning your best-ever culinary adventures with Cuisine’s Good Food Guide Destinations. From casual to high-end global tastes to wineries that deliver a great menu or favourites we return to again and again, you are guaranteed a deliciously good time.
Zealong Tea Estate
The Zealong Tea Estate, located in Gordonton in the beautiful Waikato and just…
Krug’s Harmonious Symphony: A Culinary Overture with Onslow
In the realm of Champagne, the House of Krug has orchestrated a new chapter in…
Camellia Restaurant: A French Affair Amidst the Tranquil Tea Fields of Zealong
Nestled within the warm embrace of the Zealong Tea Estate, Camellia Restaurant…
Gold Standards
When bourbon producer Maker’s Mark found a Kiwi honey company with compatible…
RECIPES
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Spring Chicken & Cheese Salad
In the spirit of a Tricolore salad, this recipe has a vibrant mix of spring leaves with a tangy…
Cheese & Marmite Loaf
I basically grew up on cheese, Marmite and Vogels bread sandwiches and wanted to use this…
Feta & Greens Pie with Red Lentil Crust
Using red lentils for the ‘pastry’ of this pie makes it packed with protein, gluten free and keto…
Blue Cheese Crackers with Walnut & Date Log
For lovers of blue cheese, this homemade cracker uses a creamy blue instead of butter, giving a…
Spicy Gochujang & Tomato Fondue
Tomato fondue is my personal favourite as the tomatoes cut through the richness of the cheese,…
The long & short of it
Often overlooked, the allium family plays an essential role in many dishes – Ginny Grant gives them their dues.
In Season… rhubarb
Alice Taylor gets to grips with this blushing beauty that assumes a guest-of-honour role on the winter menu.
In Season… potatoes
Well-travelled chef-restaurateur Jess Murphy shares a selection of potato recipes, including giving simple spuds an Indian twist.
TRAVEL
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India to Aotearoa
Chand Sahrawat, co-founder of two-hatted Kol and Cassia restaurants, takes us on an off-the-beaten-path journey of Indian flavours on home turf.
Slow & sustainable
Alexia Santamaria takes a long moment or two to investigate the hospo scene in the adventure capital and finds it to be a green and eco-pleasant place.
To India with love
Sarah Meikle gets to the heart of northern India – where to go, what to see and, of course, where to eat.
HOSPITALITY
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We’re Watching… Joshua John Phillips
Kerry Tyack meets a young chef whose motivation and hard work have…
Traffic July/August 2024
It’s a sad farewell to Orphan’s Kitchen which will be waving goodbye…
Functions & Events at Good Group Hospitality
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DRINKS
Explore the diversity of the Aotearoa New Zealand beverage landscape. From wine to cocktails, craft beers and everything in-between, the Cuisine drinks hub caters to all. Visit our Drinks hub here
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Bordeaux bargains?
Does a recession mean you can bag a fine wine for a better price, asks Stephen Wong, MW.
Like water
Stephen Wong MW (Master of Wine), explores how the Japanese concept of purity can enlighten our pinot noir, with Kenichi Ohashi, MW (Master of Wine).
NZ Pinot Noir
I admit to questioning why someone would name a wine brand after something that inherently smells bad, such as a wet jacket.
NZ & International Pinot Gris
After a challenging couple of years for pinot gris in New Zealand we appear to have struck gold with the 2023 vintage.
NZ & International Other Whites
I’m constantly telling people that judging wine is difficult but, let me tell you, they’re not buying what I’m selling.
NZ Sauvignon Blanc
I always feel a tad intimidated when the topic of sauvignon blanc comes around.
Partnerships
Ready to embark on a culinary journey like never before?
Swing by the Harbourside Sake Bar tucked away inside the iconic Harbourside…
Gold Standards
When bourbon producer Maker’s Mark found a Kiwi honey company with compatible…
Zealong Tea Estate
The Zealong Tea Estate, located in Gordonton in the beautiful Waikato and just…