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It’s a sad farewell to Orphan’s Kitchen which will be waving goodbye after 11 years feeding a legion of loyal fans in Ponsonby – but watch that space as the word is the business has been sold to a pair of hospo locals who have big plans.
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RESTAURANT REVIEWS
The Sugar Club
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AUCKLAND. Restaurants at top-of-the-tower tourist sights rarely excite, but thankfully The Sugar Club wows for so much more than the view.
The Bistro
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Taupo. Make a beeline for this small restaurant sitting comfortably in the heart of the central shopping centre.
Hayes Common
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HAMILTON. Hayes Common displays all the best attributes of an owner-operated restaurant, with superb attention to detail and staff that are on song throughout.
Chim Choo Ree
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HAMILTON. Chim Choo Ree has been a popular Hamilton eatery for a while, with many customers returning time and architecture is complemented by unfussy décor.
Salty Pidgin
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WELLINGTON. Occupying a beautiful spot on a north-facing slope in Brooklyn, Salty Pidgin straddles the line between neighbourhood drinking hole (albeit a rather stylish one) and chic eatery.
Pravda
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WELLINGTON. Flavourful cafe favourites during the day segue into classic steakhouse fare in the evening.
WBC
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WELLINGTON. The industrial bones of this former boot factory show through in the high stud and floor-to-ceiling windows of the vibrant, hip room, now enhanced by banquette seating, large blackboards and an open kitchen.
Tinakori Bistro
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WELLINGTON. A typical French-inspired bistro traditional in every respect, but hey, what’s wrong with that?
CLOONEY
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AUCKLAND. Clooney has always been an elegant and atmospheric venue, particularly for special occasion dining.
Amano
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AUCKLAND. Marble countertops and huge swags of dried flowers bring luxe in spades to this stripped-down warehouse space.
Koji
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Wellington. Pan-Asian cuisine at its ideal best.
CIBO
Auckland. If you are looking for the whole package, delivered by an outstanding team with an outrageous sense of fun, then a visit to this Parnell stalwart is simply a must.
Alma
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Don’t be fooled by the stunning brick and tile work, which gives that first impression of a traditional Andalusian kitchen; this fiery menu delivers a lot more bite and glamour than the usual tapas bar.
GUEST CHEFS RECIPES
WILD AT HEART
Often, in search of a fresh adventure, you come full circle. When Dariush Lolaiy and Rebecca Smidt decided to open a deli to bring products they love and use at wild-game restaurant Cazador to their customers, they ended up back in the same place. “We looked for ages for a new location, but it was right there in front of us,” says Rebecca.
SHAPE SHIFTERS
You need to look where the next hungry crowd is, says chef Hayden McMillan, and he has no doubt that vegan food is the next step forward.
LOCAL HEROES / Bay of Plenty
The joy of regional dining is that it celebrates the land in a way that is respectful, fun and delicious. There are few better examples of this than in the Bay of Plenty.
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