On a perfect autumn day we arrived in New Plymouth to attend the first Ambassador Series dinner for 2018.  Head Chef of Salt Restaurant, Freddie Ponder, is a first time Beef and Lamb Ambassador and loves to push the boundaries with old school flavours and modern techniques, so I was really looking forward to seeing what he had lined up on his tasting menu.

Chef Harry Williams started his career as a butcher and is now executive chef at the immensely popular Alpha Street Kitchen & Bar in Cambridge.

It’s that time of the year again when we start to think about that special person in our life.  However you don’t necessarily have to wait for Valentines Day to let someone you care about know how much they mean to you.

Introducing the first of our five much anticipated Ambassador Series dinners, kicking off on March 5th with Ambassador Chef Freddie Ponder at his restaurant Salt.

What better way to enjoy the upcoming holiday weekend than with a long lunch or weekend away? Whether you choose to stay put in the city or hop in the car and head north, here’s our top picks which will make your holiday weekend just that little bit special.

We are 18 days into the new year so here’s 18 of our favourite dining destinations to try out in 2018. 

There’s a myriad of cycle trails winding their way through New Zealand and we think a cycling tour is a great way to explore our beautiful country.  Just because you’re on a bike doesn’t mean you cannot dine in style, so we’ve put together our top picks for you to check out while on your cycling adventure.  We think it’s well worth planning to take a break at these eateries and recharging with some fabulous beef and lamb cuisine!

As you step off St. Asaph Street, taking in the contemporary street front, and enter into the dimly lit, open-bricked interior of Bessie – a high-end steak house in Christchurch – you realise you have entered a meat-lover’s restaurant.

As the saying goes, you can’t beat Wellington on a good day. With so much to see, do and eat, it’s hard to choose the perfect spot. But Southern Cross Garden Bar & Restaurant in Te Aro really does have it all, rain or shine!

It’s not every day you get to see what goes on in a kitchen of one of New Zealand’s top chefs…

Planning a New Year’s Eve in Auckland this year? Whether you’re a local staying put for the celebrations or a visitor to the City of Sails, Auckland has so much to offer for ringing in 2018 – starting with a delicious meal which leads to the dance floor!

With summer in full swing it is such a kiwi tradition to head out of town to a beautiful beach, or take to the bush for walks and adventures.

Delve off the beaten track on your travels around New Zealand and you’ll come across some hidden culinary gems tucked away in unknown pockets.

Renowned for its award-winning wines and stunning landscapes, Central Otago boasts some of our all-time favourite eateries.

This old gem is in the most picturesque of locations, situated right on the waterfront of the historic town of Russell.