Recipe
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Asparagus & wine tomato pasta
Asparagus has been enjoyed for centuries. It makes a particularly strong impact in this springtime dish from food stylist Aya Nishimura. It may be quick to make but leaves a lasting impression.
Pear and olive oil cake
This Mediterranean-inspired dessert traces its lineage from ancient Rome to 1940s Hollywood, where a secretive insurance salesman revolutionised American baking with his oleaginous experiments
Net gain
Sustainable fishing keeps family firms afloat – not least the Harveys, who ply their trade in the Bay of Plenty.
Pork schnitzel with potato salad
This satisfying meal requires no gourmet know-how. We believe comfort and simplicity are key to the perfect, homely dish. The breaded cutlet won our hearts – and it will win yours too.
Consuls and carols
Diplomacy requires proficient hosting, especially during Christmas. We visit the festive residences of the Czech, Danish and Italian ambassadors to discover the importance of time-old traditions and a talented, patriotic chef.
Mixing it up
We tuck into some top Japanese-Italian specialities in a converted Chinatown shophouse that doesn’t miss a beat.
Olivier Royant
We meet ‘Paris Match’ editor in chief Olivier Royant at Café de l’Homme to talk journalism, James Ellroy and the joys of crêpes.
Three amigos
The trio behind Servicio Continuo have hit the spot for convivial late-night grazing.
It takes two
The co-owners of Café Altro Paradiso bring different things to the table and it all comes together in this Italian oasis on bustling Spring Street.
Laurie Anderson: Diverse dish
Meet Laurie Anderson: musician, director, artist, composer and inventor. Here she holds forth on dogs, violins, cheese and Lou Reed.
