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Food & Drink

Folds Patisserie

Halfway up the Dominion Road strip, there's a buzzing little pastel-coloured cafe by the name of Folds Patisserie.

Restaurants

Tempero

As one door closes, a delicious one opens. Taking residence in the gone-but-never-forgotten space of former beloved bar Peach Pit is Tempero—Auckland’s brand new Pan-Latin bistro and bar. 

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5th Street

Christchurch, you're a lucky bunch with a restaurant like 5th Street in your midst. Whatever your foodie inclinations (pasta and natural wine, steak and beer, or perhaps even fried chicken washed down with a cocktail), this stylish venue has you sorted.

Restaurants

Otto

Still rocking the Auckland Italian food scene, Otto (formerly Cotto) is one of the top Italian restaurants in the city. This spot showcases that Italian food doesn’t always have to come with a hefty price tag, with their menu ranging from $8-$28 and every single dish tasting like a million bucks. 

Food & Drink

Ember And The Aviary At The Grand Millennium

Vibrant cocktails meet contemporary dining at Ember restaurant and The Aviary cocktail bar.

Restaurants

Vietflames

Prepare to experience the flavours of Saigon at Việtflames, where you can get your fix of Vietnamese food without even stepping on a plane. Located in Sylvia Park, this eatery has reopened in a new location in the heart of the popular Mount Wellington shopping mall. 

Food & Drink

Hustle BBQ

A brand new Chinese BBQ with a difference has opened in Newmarket.

Where to stay

Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel

A brand new, five-star hotel has opened at Auckland Airport and it’s set to turn what you thought you knew about airport hotels on its head. Overlooking the buzzing international terminal with spectacular runway views and out to the Manukau Heads, Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland is a fascinating place to spend a few hours, a day or a night.

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Bianca

If your ideal 'last supper' involves a big bowl of pasta and a plate piled high with cannoli, read on. Ellerslie's cool new pasta joint, Bianca, does both dishes exceedingly well—so well in fact, eating them may cause you to think you've bypassed the death part of that picture altogether, and gone straight to heaven.

Restaurants

Aryeh Restaurant Piha

Back for another season beachside gem Aryeh by Executive Chef and Restauranteur Lucas Parkinson (Wānaka's Ode) is the place to hit this summer. 

Things To Do

Odyssey Sensory Maze

A brand new, multi-million dollar, totally immersive experience created by Hollywood set designers has opened in Auckland CBD.

Food & Drink

Tala

Date night just got a whole lot more delicious with Tala, Parnell’s hidden gem, opening its doors and slinging sleek, contemporary yet traditional Samoan fare.  

Food & Drink

The Nightcar

Otherworldly cocktails and noodle dishes come together at The Nightcar, Auckland’s newest hidden bar and restaurant.

Local Escapes

InterContinental Auckland

Clear your calendar, a sleek new hotel is opening atop Commercial Bay and you’re going to want to check in, stat. Quietly brewing behind the scenes for quite some time now, InterContinental Auckland has landed and it’s luxe incarnate. 

Food & Drink

Anise

Following in the footsteps of one of Auckland’s most acclaimed and accolade-laden restaurants was undoubtedly an ambitious endeavour for hospo heavyweights Sid and Chand Sahrawat—let alone to open within the same location.

Beauty

Tonic Room

If you're hunting for the perfect rejuvenating gift for yourself or a loved one this Christmas look no further than Tronque x Tonic Room's gorgeous Summer Glow-up Body Treatment.

Food & Drink

Itameshi

The wonderful world of Japanese-Italian cuisine has just landed in Ponsonby. The name ‘Itameshi’ is the Japanese word for Italian food and, in essence, that’s exactly what’s being served. While you could call it ‘fusion’, a word that’s become a catch-all phrase for culinary eclecticism (which there’s nothing wrong with, by the way), we hesitate to do so—as Itameshi’s menu, created by 30-year-old chef Roy Yu, is elevated in a way we’ve never seen before. 

Cafes

Neil Cafe

If you're looking for the best breakfast in Te Atatū—or Auckland, even—let us introduce you to Neil Cafe. Nestled in the heart of Te Atatū Peninsula along Neil Avenue (get it?), this groovy little spot is serving up some seriously delish brunch dishes, including a game-changing take on poached eggs.

Bars & Pubs

Side Hustle

Community is queen when it comes to places we love to hang out but it’s not a vibe that’s exactly easy to pull off. You will, however, find it by the gallon (or should we say pint) at Side Hustle, the newest addition to Morningside Precinct. 

Restaurants

Osteria Uno

If there's one food we could live on for the rest of our lives, it's pasta. And there's one spot that's currently doing this carby cuisine better than the rest.

Cafes

The Muriwai Deli

All hail The Muriwai Deli, back open after a devastating enforced closure due to the havoc wreaked by last year's Cyclone Gabrielle. But now the boys are back stronger than ever. Opening from 8am Friday to Sunday and now on Friday and Saturday evenings at the brand-spanking new bar, come through for a bevvie or two.  

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Brew’d Hawt Victoria Street

Consider your after-work feed, treat-yo-self lunch cravings officially taken care of—Brew’d Hawt has opened a second spot in Victoria Street in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s CBD. The quirky fried chicken and elevated comfort food empire is growing.  

Cafes

Pastrami & Rye

Ellerslie Village stalwart Pastrami & Rye has been delighting customers since first opening its doors back in 2016 and rather than rest on their laurels, the bowtie and flat cap-wearing team's creativity just keeps on coming.

Food & Drink

Metita

We all know and love renowned Chef, Michael Meredith, and if you don’t, then you definitely should. 

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Gilt Brasserie

If you consider yourself a bona fide food enthusiast, the mere mention of Josh Emett should send your taste buds into a frenzy. The esteemed chef having worked under Gordon Ramsay for 10 years has left his mark in Auckland with his upscale dining experiences at Onslow and The Oyster Inn on Waiheke, not to mention Queenstown's Rata. Now he's adding to his Auckland-based portfolio.

Food & Drink

Bonita

Bringing Spanish sensibilities to the (very chic) table, Bonita is the answer to the prayers we didn’t even know existed. 

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Paris Butter

One of Auckland’s most chic destinations for degustations also happens to be one of the most creative—helmed by chef Nick Honeyman and 23/2024 Cuisine Chef of the Year Zennon Wijlens.

Food & Drink

Rocketman

The team behind Deadshot and Caretaker have just unveiled their latest creation, and this one comes with a hidden karaoke room and prosecco on tap. 

Food & Drink

Broke Boy Taco

If there’s one place in Auckland worth your hard-earned coin, it’s naturally going to be Broke Boy Taco. More to the point: their first post in Mount Albert, opening on October 18 and complete with a secret menu. 

Bakeries & Delis

Domo Bakery

Meet Domo Bakery, Takapuna's newest Asian-inspired cafe with a twist that's taking Auckland's pastry scene by storm. Newly nestled in the heart of this vibrant coastal community, Domo is already capturing the hearts and palates of croissant connoisseurs far and wide (Hamiltonians, we see you!).

Food & Drink

Baby G Burger

The duo behind some of Auckland’s (if not Aotearoa’s) best smash burgers are getting ready to open the doors of their new permanent space at 1879 Great North Road, Avondale.

Food & Drink

Jungle 8

An epic new leafy oasis by the legends behind Lucky 8 and Mr Hao has just opened in the heart of Auckland and it will legit blow your mind.

Bakeries & Delis

Butter Baby HQ

When it comes to baked goods, Butter Baby is a bonafide triple threat (and by that, we mean you'll find them on our best cookies, best cinnamon buns, AND best doughnuts lists—pretty impressive, right?).

Food & Drink

Tacoteca

A vibrant new eatery has joined the familia at Auckland's City Works Depot, bringing with it a drool-worthy line-up of authentic Mexican tacos, margaritas, and other delights.

Restaurants

Hapunan

If you’re a devoted follower of the legendary Filipino food truck, Hapunan, you’ll be delighted to hear that they’ve found a permanent spot in Huapai, so you can tuck into their culinary delights on the reg. 

Restaurants

Orphans Kitchen

Any New Zealand restaurant that proclaims itself home to naughty wine is alright in our books, but Ponsonby's Orphans Kitchen has much more to offer than a really, really good wine cellar.

Food & Drink

Forest

‘Veggies are boring.’ Oh pleeease. Here to put that myth firmly to bed is Auckland’s dedicated vegetarian and vegan restaurant, Forest, who are here to show you just how remarkable your five-a-day can truly be.

Food & Drink

Tobi Ponsonby

They say the devil works hard but have you ever heard of David Lee? Lee, alongside a dedicated and talented team, is the name behind some of Auckland's most beloved and award-winning eateries and chances are, they’re already regulars on your dining rotation.

Food & Drink

Levain Artisan Bakery

The one stop shop for anyone with an obsession with all things flaky, golden, buttery and baked is none other than Blockhouse Bay’s Levain Bakery. 

Food & Drink

Broadway Food Company Papakura

Tucked away off Papakura’s Broadway strip is a foodie’s heaven that goes by the name of Broadway Food Company. Boasting six glorious cuisines and counting, it gives us endless options by Auckland’s best independent street foodies. From hand-crafted smash burgers, wood-fired Turkish pides/pizzas, and seriously tasty fried chicken, to finger-licking good slow-cooked BBQ, Indian street food, charcoal kebabs,  plus the Beer Spot (next door)—this place has something for everyone.

Cafes

Dulcie

If one was to pick and mix their favourite elements of any eatery into one gorgeous daytime destination, chances are the end result would look a little something like Dulcie. 

Travel

JW Marriott Auckland

The JW Marriott is Auckland's newest hotel, so new in fact that it's in the process of being completely renovated as part of a $25M refurbishment project. On its way to becoming Auckland's newest five-star hotel, the above render promises spacious rooms that are bathed in natural sunlight and seeks to encourage guests to rejuvenate their mind, body and spirit with its full suite of amenities. 

Homewares

Johnny Jungle

If you're a plant enthusiast, no doubt you will have come across online plant phenomenon Johnny Jungle on your plant acquisition journey. Well, now you can stalk your next plant baby in person as the slick online store has just put down physical roots in Ponsonby Central. 

Cafes

Spilt Milk

Spilt Milk has been feeding hungry Point Chevalier tums since 2016 and they're still going strong. Tucked away in an arcade on Great North Road, you’ll want to make the bright and light café your new local.

Cafes

The Breakfast Club

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Point Chevalier’s new addition makes a sweet case for why it should be the centrepiece of your daily feeds. 

Homewares

The Arts House Trust

The Arts House Trust holds one of the most extensive collections of contemporary art in New Zealand. Located in the stunning historic Pah Homestead, in Hillsborough's Monte Cecilia Park, it is host to a regular rotation of art exhibitions from Aotearoa artists, with works selected from the 9000 plus collection and host to nationally touring exhibitions.

Restaurants

Khu Khu Milford

If you’re a shore guy or gal then listen up. Cult vegan Thai restaurant, Khu Khu, has opened a second location in Milford, so you can fill your face with delicious vegan fare until your heart's content—and trust us, your heart will be left feeling very content after a night at Khu Khu. 

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BOSSI

BOSSI is an exquisite new Italian restaurant nestled into the ground floor of The Pacifica, the country's tallest residential skyscraper located on Commerce Street in Auckland's CBD. Some may already be familiar with the BOSSI name—they opened an authentic Italian deli named DELI di BOSSI, right next door in April.

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Cassia At SkyCity

Welcome to Cassia—the home of Indian food, but almost certainly not as you know it. Under the direction of renowned chef Sid Sahrawat (who also owns Sid at The French Café and Ponsonby's restaurant and cocktail bar, KOL), this glam hotspot is dishing up some of the most groundbreaking Indian cuisine around.

Bars & Pubs

Somm Wine Bar & Bistro

What if we told you the city's first urban cellar door and wine bar has just opened in an epic location on Auckland's waterfront? Named Somm (after the French term sommelier, meaning 'wine steward'), this chic new wine bar and bistro can be found in the former Crab Shack site on Princes Wharf and trust us when we say, it's even more of a good time than it sounds.

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Paname Social

No one does food quite like the French. Don't believe us? Treat yourself to a meal and a drink or two at Auckland's hot new Parisian-inspired cafe/bistro and wine bar, Paname Social, and see if you don't agree.

Bars & Pubs

Panacea

Tucked away on O’Connell Street lies Panacea—the latest addition to Auckland’s hidden bar scene and a new, true contender for date night. 

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Plume Restaurant

Nothing beats escaping to the countryside for a day, especially when there's wining and dining involved—can we get an amen? Enter Plume, the gorgeous vineyard restaurant located about an hour's drive north of Auckland amongst the glorious rolling hills of rural Matakana.

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Times Of India

There's something incredibly intoxicating about Indian food—all that wonderful spice, smoke, and intense flavour. And the latest spot to get us fired up over this mouthwatering cuisine is Times of India, a hot new restaurant from the owners of 1947 (aka one of Auckland's most beloved Indian eateries).

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Amano

A definite must-try on any foodie's list, Britomart's Amano consistently serves up a mean breakfast, lunch and dinner, whatever you're craving. If you're up for freshly-baked melt-in-the-mouth pastries, breads and other delights, join the queue for a taste of what Aucklanders have known ever since Amano first opened in 2016—this is the only way to start your day.  

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Underground Bistro

Underground Bistro is the hot new eatery making waves on Karangahape Road. Nestled within the iconic St Kevin's Arcade, it's in good company alongside hospo royalty like Pici and Gemmayze Street—and after opening just a few short months ago, is on track to also becoming one of the city's most sought-after restaurants.

Food & Drink

The Wafflers

Pancakes, step aside, because The Wafflers are finally in town, bringing you deliriously delicious Korean-style Croffles and Waffles.

Entertainment

Crown Range Lounge

Searching for a space to host your next event? Or simply need to wind down to some groovy tunes towards the end of a long work week? Well boy do we have news for you...

Food & Drink

Brew’d Hawt, Manukau

Imagine everything you want in an elevated fast food joint, and you’ll find that—plus some—at the newly-opened Brew’d Hawt in South Auckland. 

Food & Drink

Queenies Caff茅 & Wine Bar

A grand favourite of the brunch scene has swung open its recently remodelled ivy-draped doors, extending its hours and offerings in the chicest return possible.