NEWS
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South side
In the final episode of A New Zealand Food Story Ben Bayly visits the fertile soils of the Franklin District.
Design File / Sara Bruce / Exhibit A / Auckland
The contents in a cold glass should be savoured. Having one superb drink is what Sara Bruce (founder of Exhibit A) believes makes alcohol much more special, such as enjoying every last ounce of one amazing martini.
Aotearoa New Zealand’s most influential & inspiring women in food & drink 2025
Cuisine’s pick of the women set to influence our food-and-drink scene in 2025.
Meet the movers and shakers of Food & Drink in Matakana and Surrounds
More than 70 magnificent women joined us on 22 October for a…
We’re Watching… Suraj G C
Mary-Thérèse Blair meets a young sommelier telling the New Zealand…
Traffic January / February 2025
Auckland, On Coates Ave, Ōrākei, Maple & Marble is a new butchery…
Partnerships
Functions & Events at Good Group Hospitality
Looking for the perfect venue for private dining or your next special event?
Metita: A Polynesian Love Letter
“Metita is a coming together of my Pacific heritage, my food journey and…
Ready to embark on a culinary journey like never before?
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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Seaweed & Sesame Basque Cheesecake
This recipe is ideal for those who like their desserts a little more savoury and not overly sweet.
Watermelon & Pomegranate Eton Mass
I am thoroughly against the notion that pavlova is only for Christmas – a dessert that great…
Oalayet Bandora (Fried Tomatoes)
This is my riff on an amazing dish from Franco-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan, author of the most…
Summer Terrine of Barbecued Capsicums
In the final episode of season 3 of A New Zealand Food Story, we visited the wonderful Southern…
Sea Greens
Edible algae and seaweed are making a big splash in the culinary world – David Neville gives you ideas for these super- nutritious stars.
In Season watermelon
When the weather is scorching, watermelon is the ultimate cooler. But there’s so much more to it than ‘slice and eat’ finds Alice Taylor.
In Season tomatoes
Domesticated and cultivated in Mexico in 500BC, these magical fruits have found a home worldwide, says Jess Murphy.
Give a man a fish… Squid
A flash in the pan or a long slow cook – there’s no middle ground when it comes to squid, says Martin Bosley.
TRAVEL
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A pretty good plan D
Elle Armon-Jones of The Big Foody (and a Top 50 Woman In Food & Drink 2024) unearths culinary treasures in Ōtepoti / Dunedin.
Snacks in the City
In the city that never sleeps, Beatrice Onions catches up with some Kiwi high-flyers who always make time to search out the best eats.
This is Barcelona
As if notable architecture, a story-book old town and world-class museums weren’t enough, Sarah Meikle finds that Barcelona is the ultimate eater’s city.
Seriously Good Food & Wine Country
Each of the 12 Great Wine Capitals present annual Best Of Wine…
The Little City of Cool
Already a drawcard for art lovers, Alexia Santamaria discovers that…
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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The mother of invention
MARY-THÉRÈSE BLAIR discovers that with a little creativity, wine and motherhood can co-exist.
Bordeaux bargains?
Does a recession mean you can bag a fine wine for a better price, asks Stephen Wong, MW.
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…