Wood-fired pizza by Ky Lan Lake in Hoa Lu Ancient Town, serving airy crusts, generous toppings, and crispy cheese chicken. You don’t expect one of the best pizzas of the trip to be beside an ancient town lake, but that’s exactly what happened. Light wood-fired crusts, incredibly thick pepperoni slices,...
I may be picky when it comes to salads, but give me juicy fruit, punchy blue cheese, toasted nuts and a dressing with plenty of character and suddenly I am interested. Fresh pears, Gorgonzola, toasted walnuts and mixed greens tossed with a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette. You don’t see...
Who says pasta has to start from scratch? Sometimes the smartest shortcut is already sitting in your fridge, waiting to become something completely different. Pork and prawn ravioli made with wonton wrappers and served in a rich lemon sage butter and chicken stock sauce. Does making ravioli intimidate you? I...
Some ingredients never need to shout. Wild mushrooms, real truffle and aged Parmesan create the kind of pasta that turns a simple dinner into an unforgettable occasion. Fettuccine with wild morel mushrooms, Parmesan, truffle paste, cream, garlic and herbs in a rich, luxurious pasta sauce. #morelfettuccine If there is one...
A personal review of The Chill Lab in Albany Auckland featuring Dubai Chocolate Gelato, Asian-inspired ice creams, pricing, and service experience. A dessert stop that turns into a decision dilemma. One scoop, one moment, and suddenly you understand why everyone keeps coming back. When it comes to dessert spots in...
Creamy pasta with chicken liver, mushrooms, guanciale, Parmesan and cream for a rich, savoury and comforting Italian-inspired meal. Sometimes the most underrated ingredients create the most memorable meals. Rich, silky and deeply savoury, this bowl proves that humble ingredients can deliver restaurant-worthy comfort. #creamychickenliverpasta Growing up in the Philippines, chicken...
A few lemons, a jar of capers, and a beautiful piece of salmon were all it took to break our usual dinner routine. This Salmon Piccata is bright, buttery, and proof that healthy eating never has to be boring. Pan-seared salmon in a buttery lemon caper sauce. A quick, healthy...
Fresh tagliatelle with porcini, shiitake and brown mushrooms in a creamy Parmesan sauce with garlic, butter and white wine. Sometimes the best souvenirs are not magnets or postcards. Sometimes they are bags of mushrooms bought from a Swiss supermarket that end up becoming one of the most satisfying pasta dishes...
Little ‘Lato in Ponsonby Auckland offers award-winning gelato with unique flavours, vegan options, and generous scoops. Award-winning gelato, endless flavour choices, and the kind of dessert stop that turns a casual evening stroll into a return visit with the whole family. Some of the best food discoveries happen when you...
TikTok got this one right. Massive portions, perfectly cooked steak, ridiculously good fried chicken, and pasta dishes that look far better in real life than they do on the menu. FamousEddy in Mount Eden Auckland serves steak pasta, fried chicken sandwiches, and fusion comfort food with generous portions. Sometimes social...
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