Friday, May 16, 2025

CATEGORY

Dining

Bidding war as iconic Fisher House’s assets go up for sale

A flurry of online bidding is under way as east Auckland locals and punters further afield vie for the assets of the liquidated iconic...

Fisher House Limited placed into liquidation

According to the NZ Companies Register website, Fisher House Limited is in liquidation as of today, August 1. PKF Corporate Recovery and Insolvency (Auckland) Limited...

Despensa – the delicious taste of Mexico

We need not travel across time zones to experience a taste of Mexico as Ted Waters, co-owner of Howick’s Despensa Mexican, confirms. If you’ve been...

Fine Wine Delivery: a leading online wine retailer

A World of Wine is a just a click or a quick trip away! A go-to retailer for New Zealand wine lovers, Fine Wine Delivery...

Fisher House bar and grill “temporarily closed” without explanation

Iconic east Auckland bar and grill Fisher House is "temporarily closed". The popular eatery, located in Highbrook, was closed when the Times visited it tonight...

What does it take to make the country’s best pie?

By Bianca Day, AUT Journalism Student The annual Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards are back for their 26th year - but what does it...

Are these the cheapest café meals in Auckland?

A popular east Auckland eatery has slashed its menu prices to get more people through the doors and to help diners struggling with the...

Minos brings the taste of Italy to Howick

Don’t hesitate to experience the charm and flavours of Italy at the delightful local eatery Minos. Start your meal with our delectable pizza bread and...

Bucks Bistro – A breath of fresh air

From the inside of Bucks Bistro, the grand entrance to the Tamaki Estuary, the moored yachts and a big blue sky are framed like...

Discover Howick’s hidden gem: Piggy Bar

Nestled perfectly “in the middle” the iconic Apothecary and the vibrant Daisy Chang on Picton Street, Piggy Bar is a delightful blend of cheeky...

Popular eatery serving up 60cm hotdog challenge

Local hospitality legend Ted Waters has introduced a new item to one of his menus and he believes it’s the longest example of its...

Reporting errors leave bad taste in the mouth

The owner of a Howick eatery has been left shell-shocked after major news agencies published Auckland Council food gradings that were out of date...

Despensa opens doors after much anticipation 

New Zealand's newest restaurant has opened its doors in Howick. Owned by well-known Howick restaurateurs, Ted Waters, Carmen Holmes and Greg Holmes, Despensa opened its...

The Franklin’s a favourite

After last week's horrendous weather, more of us may well have decided to stay closer to home for this coming long weekend. We all know...

Howick Village’s newly-opened cafe

Freshly-opened within Howick Village, Village Wholefoods Cafe offers a wide range of healthy options for locals to enjoy for breakfast and lunch - from...
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