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A world of flavour

Depart on a global adventure without ever leaving Federal St

Threads of Belonging

Areez Katki’s art of diaspora, craft and queer fabulation.

Fit for a king

The Karangahape Rd bakery that created a spectacular six-foot cake in 1897 and sent it deep into the Pacific for the wedding of Tonga’s monarch.

Beyond Eggs on Toast

These tasty breakfasts transcend the norms of Auckland cafe culture.

Pot Luck — December 20

With thanks to Atomic Coffee Roasters!

Artists Who Eat — brunelle dias

Sam Low and Jean Teng of Ate Ate Ate in conversation with brunelle dias

Moonshots

In an old woolshed down a Parnell side street, a group of mad scientists work to change the future. Can their high-wire attempts succeed? Only time, money and a large amount of luck will tell.

Pot Luck — November 22

With thanks to Atomic Coffee Roasters!

OUT OF THE TUBE

Tasting toothpastes.

The best SWEET THINGS in Tāmaki Makaurau

Appearing as they often do at the end of a meal, or as an incidental snack, the sweet dishes of this city are easy to overlook.

Pot Luck — Friday 6 September

with thanks to Atomic Coffee Roasters

Pot Luck — Friday 31 May

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The Archivist : … Ah, Wilderness! Bob Harvey goes to Whatipu

A story about West Auckland. From Metro N°98, August 1989.

Pot Luck — Friday 19 April

The Metro Dining Newsletter

Pot Luck — Friday 5 April

The Metro Dining Newsletter

WHY ARE PEOPLE STARING AT US?

My life-changing journey to India.

Pot Luck — Friday 7 June

The Metro Dining Newsletter

Vanishing Tablecloths

What’s going on in the world of dégustation menus and silver service? As the cost-of-living crisis bites, the kinds of restaurants that have classically been the beacon of the food world have been forced to evolve.

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Metro N°448 is Out Now

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Metro N°448 is Out Now

In the Spring 2025 issue of Metro: Find out where to eat now in Tāmaki Makaurau with our top 50 restaurants, plus all the winners from Metro Restaurant of the Year. Henry Oliver picks at the seams of the remaking of the New Zealand fashion scene. Matthew Hooton puts the exceptional talent for Kiwi whinging on blast and Tess Nichol recounts her ongoing efforts not to pay attention to everything. Plus Anna Rankin pens a love letter to the 20th Century, a short story from Saraid de Silva and Bob Harvey assists the walls of Hotel DeBrett in talking. Oh, and last, but not least, it’s the end of an era.

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