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Our Restaurant of the Year Issue is out right now

What to expect from within the pages of Metro 432.

Our Restaurant of the Year Issue is out right now

Sep 1, 2021 City Life

It’s the fourth issue since our relaunch, and it’s a big one!

The Spring 2021 issue is out on stands now, 2 September. So what’s in it?

Features

Restaurant of the Year 2021 — all the winners, and a guide to the Top 50 restaurants in Auckland.

Bob Harvey recounts the extraordinary life of Tim Shadbolt.

Chris Schulz spends a spooky night with Haunted Auckland.

Jenny Nicholls protected Pūtiki.

An investigation into underpayment and a toxic workplace at fine dining restaurant Pasture.

An Auckland Music Special, featuring Tayi Tibble and Lorde; Ladyhawke; Melodownz; Top 10 Tāmaki venues and more.

Plus

All the regular columns from Morgan Godfery, Angella Dravid, Madeleine Holden, Michael Hooton.

Talia Marshall tries to be good; profiles on Hoony Chae and elephants Anjalee & Burma; Megan Dunn’s new memoir; Jade Kake on hostile architecture; Jess Molina on Jess Molina and more.

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In the Autumn 2025 issue of Metro: Cheap Eats is back with the top 50 places to eat in Auckland for under $25. Delight your eyes with a bumper Contemporary Art Special including Emma McIntyre, Ann Shelton, Greer Twiss, Areez Katki, Bob Harvey's memories of The McCahon House parties and a scooter-load of reviews from Sam Te Kani. PLUS: The fall of David Grr, the recovery of Golriz Ghahraman, Anna Rankin spends an afternoon at St Lukes Foodcourt, Metro meets Awful Food Reviews and more!

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