METRO'S TOP 50 CAFES

I don't agree with some of them (Hubcap? Really?), and there have been some pretty surprising omissions (Benediction, Twenty Three) but Metro's Top 50 Cafes is always a must-read. Short and snappy with some very helpful sidebars (Top Menus, Coffee, Counter Food etc), I'm disappointed Paul Henry bet it to the cover. It was last year's Top 50 Cafes list that inspired me to get into the whole food writing game when it dawned on me that after 3 years away, I'd seriously fallen behind in the amazing cafe scene that Auckland offers up. Metro follows this blog, so I'm putting my hand up to be on next year's judging panel please!


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The Denizen - Print Edition

The print version of the popular online site continues to champion the finer things in life and does it cleanly and beautifully. What I love about this magazine is that it could / should come across as supremely snobbish but instead has an intelligent but unassuming tone. I loved the eclectic mix of features – this kid has finally learnt his chuck from his brisket. You had to get in early to get a free subscription but maybe you can still try your luck at www.thedenizen.co.nz