Satya Chai Lounge

AUCKLAND. Sister of the famous Satya restaurant, this bigger, bolder Satya Chai Lounge on K’ Road is hard to find, with…

Prego

AUCKLAND. Where’s your top spot at Prego – at the bar, by the roaring fire, in the courtyard? At this Auckland…

Soul Bar & Bistro

AUCKLAND. Boasting an enviable location looking out over Viaduct Harbour, Soul Bar & Bistro has been part of Auckland’s…

The Hunting Lodge

AUCKLAND. Des Harris is one of those chefs who has the uncommon knack of being able to combine creativity with…

The Shed at Te Motu

Waiheke Island. Tucked in among the vines of the Onetangi Valley, this rustic shed is an integral part of a working…

The Sugar Club

AUCKLAND. Restaurants at top-of-the-tower tourist sights rarely excite, but thankfully The Sugar Club wows for so much…

CLOONEY

AUCKLAND. Clooney has always been an elegant and atmospheric venue, particularly for special occasion dining.

Amano

AUCKLAND. Marble countertops and huge swags of dried flowers bring luxe in spades to this stripped-down warehouse…

Azabu

AUCKLAND. At buzzy, sophisticated Azabu the Japanese-Peruvian (Nikkei) food is inspired and beautifully executed, with…

Antoines

AUCKLAND. Antoines represents the very best of a distant era where formality is the norm, waiters wear ties and aprons…

The Sugar Club

AUCKLAND. There's something really pleasant happening high above Auckland. The Sugar Club, Skycity’s showcase for Kiwi…

Hugo’s Bistro

AUCKLAND. It's just a well that Hugo’s Bistro is open for all-day dining as the chairs here are so soft to sink into…

Giraffe

AUCKLAND. The viaduct on a sultry Friday evening is booming with baby boomers. Most restaurants and bars are packed.…

Rothko

AUCKLAND. Three gorgeous but completely unexpected golden chandeliers hang in the vestibule of Rothko’s kitchen. Diners…