This week Tony Astle ate at Maison Vauron, a French Bistro in Auckland’s Newmarket.  They offer fresh, authentic cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere, and offer the opportunity to explore their unique wine cellar with a variety of wines from throughout France.  Tony sampled the Planche de...

This week Tony Astle ate at St. Marg's, a restaurant on Karangahape Road that sells all of the usual fare as well as some unexpected delights.   He sampled the Oysters, Beef tartare, the roast sirloin of the day, and the T-bone steak.  LISTEN ABOVE  Recipe of the Week:  Individual Christmas...

This week Tony Astle offers up a recipe for Chilled Avocado Soup with Vodka, Chives and Macadamia Nuts. LISTEN ABOVE Recipe of the Week: Chilled Avocado Soup with Vodka, Chives and Macadamia Nuts  4 portions  Ingredients:  3 ripe avocados  125 g tomato, roughly chopped  25 g green capsicum,...