Markets & Food Events

Let's face it, there's nothing better than discovering (and tasting) everything that's new in the world of food so we've…

We love a good market, especially one with the word 'Christmas' attached. So hop in the car, crank up the Bublé (your…

Calling all pickle fans. In honour of International Pickle Day on November 14, eateries in Auckland and Wellington will be displaying their…

If recent viral videos have taught us anything, it’s that a fresh remix slaps—and that’s true for mash-ups of the…

There's something ultra-relaxing about markets. Maybe it’s the fact that you can slowly peruse the stalls without needing to rush…

It's that time of year again, Auckland—when the CBD's eateries bust out their most tasty, creative and excellent…

We all know Visa Wellington On a Plate is the capital's time to shine. With killer events and irresistible eats on every…

It's one of the best times of the year bringing with it some deliciously cheesy (and pickly) news. The hot competition…

2022 marks the first year that Matariki, the Māori New Year, has been officially recognised as a public holiday (Friday 24 June to be…

When you think of capital cities it often conjures up images of dull, bureaucratic hubs—not the kind of places likely to make it onto…

We love wining and dining in Ponsonby at the best of times—but throw in some one-off creations, tasting menus, and special…

We think you'll agree when we say that mums should be treated to nothing but the absolute best come Mother's Day, which if you…

Truth bomb: it doesn’t get more competitive than an epic burger competition. Lucky for Kiwi tastebuds, the legends over at…

While the summer sun might be losing its heat, why not welcome in autumn while keeping the fiesta vibes strong with bottomless jugs of…

Easter is on the horizon and for the sweet tooths amongst us, this is seriously egg-citing news. After all, what other holiday is celebrated…

Dunedin has long been known as the home of the humble cheese roll, a delicacy that oozes cheesy oniony goodness and is best served with…

If you consider yourself an Auckland foodie, you've heard of Farro. This gourmet grocer is our go-to for luxury eats and elusive…

Whip out your apron and rustle up some delish recipes using fresh, locally sourced produce from some top-notch businesses who…

Ōtautahi is an absolute gem of a city—there’s not a lot it doesn’t have. Beaches? Yes. Arts and culture? Absolutely.…

Summer is cranking, daylight saving is here, and G&T season is well and truly upon us… to be fair, it’s one season that we…

The new year is upon us, and thank heavens for that because summer's looking like it’s going to be legendary. From pop,…

‘Tis the season to be jolly and it’s also the season to get bucket-loads of strawberries and eat as many as your heart…

Let's be real, going without our BurgerFuel fix these past lockdowns was not easy. Let's face it, no homemade feed hit the spot…

Can’t wait for the hot and heady days of summer? Lucky for us, Culley’s is bringing the heat and the beats back to you next…

This is not a drill, everyone's fave wine fest—Pinot Palooza—is officially returning to the thirsty city of…

These days, the best kind of food comes straight from the streets. Whether it’s a cart, caravan or truck—these tiny, portable…

Are you gaga about a good bottomless brunch? Well then, how about brunch AND Lady Gaga? While she may not be literally present, The Lula Inn…

Queenstown has a new pop-up on its culinary menu and we’re crossing our fingers (and toes) that this cosy restaurant will extend its…

We Kiwis absolutely love our coffee. In fact, NZ is one of the top coffee consumers globally. But how many of us actually know how to brew…

Is there any better way to embrace the colder days than with shed loads of cheese? We think not. This winter, we’re in luck, as Le…

The snow gods heard your cry for alp. Take your mittens out of hibernation and pop on your warmest beanie because Auckland is getting a…

Nobody wants to waste food, but it inevitably ends up happening all across New Zealand. At the same time, food insecurity is a major concern…

Ah, winter. That delightful season when jammies and slippers become a fashion statement, social outings become rarer than a blood supermoon,…

Prep your bodies for a weekend of pure indulgence—The Chocolate And Coffee Festival is coming back to Auckland and this time…

Dunedin has long been known as the home of the humble cheese roll, a delicacy that oozes cheesy oniony goodness and is best served with…

Leisha Rae makes up the sweet 1/2 of Bowl & Arrow with her bestie and partner in crime, Hannah Bryan. After meeting at a cafe Leisha was…

Ah, the mighty degustation. Not only is it a chance to sample the crème de la crème of a restaurant’s dishes, it’s…

Aucklanders… it’s time to unleash your inner wine connoisseur because The Waiheke Wine and Food Festival is back for 2021.…

Has it really been seven long years since Lewis Road Creamery first revealed their now-iconic collab with Whittaker’s and dropped…

Gone are the days when not being able to eat gluten meant you were doomed to living a doughnut-less existence. Two years ago Charlie Mia…

Aucklanders, forget being sad that summer is over because there's still a get a chance to catch some heat. The Hot Sauce…

Loosen those belts and fire up those appetites, our friends over at Xuxu Dumpling Bar have brought back their epic all-you-can-eat…

Foraging for food isn't a new concept but it's certainly had a resurgence in recent years and personally, we love the idea of…

Auckland, we've just discovered an epic new dining experience you need to know about, and it happens to involve one of our favourite…

Covid may have put the brakes on Food Truck Fridays one too many times recently, but worry not because Britomart's fave weekly food…

SkyCity has recently launched Fortune on Fed, a craft beer pop-up bar serving divine craft brews. Coming to you with the flavours of…

Auckland’s vibrant cultures are being celebrated this month with Auckland Council’s inaugral World of Cultures festival. The…

Need a mid-week pick-me-up? Then say ciao to De’Longhi, who could be swinging by your workplace with a very special coffee-laced treat…

Fix & Fogg changed the peanut butter game forever when they opened their little Eva Street window shop in Wellington six years ago.…

A year ago, the world as we knew it changed. Our home became our office and the walks to the local supermarket became the new ‘going…

Make tracks for this pop-up bar that's hit Morningside where you can sip pink drinks beneath pink disco balls and hanging greenery in a…

What better way to spend a beautiful summer’s day? Load up your boot on covetable botanical goodies at Auckland Plant Market happening…

We might only be a couple of months into the new year but this summer is shaping up to be a corker. Hot on the heels of a pop-up gin garden…

Ain’t no party like a street party—get ready for Parnell’s very own street festival filled with groovy tunes, good vibes,…

New Year is possibly the best holiday in existence. There’s something incredibly freeing about the idea of a year ticking…

There are few things we love more than a healthy dose of retail therapy, but when a day of shopping is paired with live tunes, epic eats and…

Despite the—highly interesting—year we’ve just survived, this summer is shaping up to be one of the best yet. The season…

Bored of hitting the vineyards every time you’re in Waiheke? It needn’t be all about the grapes. Why not get your summer game on…

We can all agree that getting healthier is one New Year resolution that needs to stick around all year. Lucky for us, Aotearoa is home to…

We’re all well acquainted with the bottomless brunch concept—it’s not quite breakfast, not quite lunch but it is the…

Cult chicken joint, Winner Winner is opening a brand-new nest on the Shore. Bought to us by the same team behind BurgerFuel, this eggciting…

Are you a fan of alcohol and music? Well, who isn’t? Possibly the world's most famous alcohol company, Moet & Chandon, are…

Forget Mardi Gras, Viaduct hotspot Coops Corner Pub are going one better and throwing their very own Margi Gras Frozen Margarita Festival on…

As Urban Listers, we know you'll be familiar with the name Peter Gordon. You'll also be familiar with the fact that the…

Something delicious has been brewing between Whittaker's and Garage Project and yip, you guessed it—it's choccy-flavoured…

Spring has brought with it an epic pop up that you’re going to want to know about. For the first time ever, gelato will be infused…

No weekend is complete without some market hopping. Christchurch is a city full of quality markets—from street food markets to those…

Dust off your champagne flutes and get the dry cleaner on call because the highly anticipated dining phenomenon Dîner en Blanc is…

Prep your bodies for a weekend of pure indulgence—The Chocolate And Coffee Show is back in Auckland to celebrate its seventh birthday,…

This is a little bit cheesy, but honestly Auckland, we’ve got it all—the cheese that is. Our city has a few minor flaws (traffic…

We’re already two weeks into what is arguably Wellington’s best event of the year; Visa Wellington on a Plate, an annual…

Get amongst some serious plant-based goodness later this month at Vegan Vibes, a one-day festival hitting Mt Maunganui's Soper Reserve…

It’s no secret that we at Urban List are massive fans of a good high tea, after all, our list is one of the most comprehensive around…

Let’s face it, collabs are having a real moment and we have to admit, when two greats come together it can only be a good thing for…

Great food at a great price? That, my friend, is the way to an Aucklander’s heart. Restaurant Month is officially here for 2020,…

The world's largest lamington is being attempted at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre, and you could nab yourself a piece of the…

With life slowly beginning to normalise again, we're all itching to get out of our bubbles and back into the community. As much as…

New Zealand’s cellar doors may be shut during lockdown, but that’s not certainly stopping their bottles from making their way to…

We are currently in Level 3 lockdown in New Zealand and while that means take aways are once more on the cards, now is also the perfect…

Easter this year is going to be very different for all of us, no long-weekend trips or visits from the Easter Bunny (or is…

Stay home, save lives—that’s our new normal. But just because you can’t venture out to your favourite dining spot or order…

We advise that the Auckland International Cultural Festival, originally planned for 5 April 2020, is now CANCELLED. Aucklanders, get those…

Due to the guidelines relating to large gatherings provided by the Ministry of Health, we regret to announce the much anticipated…

If you love feasting, dancing and good wine, you’ll want to block out Sunday March 8 in your calendar ASAP and get yourself to New…

You know how it is, dinner’s done and dusted, you’re winding down for the evening and you’re suddenly struck with an…

There are very few iconic New Zealand products that we rave about that truly live up to the hype. But it’s been over five years since…

Summer day trips are a rite-of-passage for most Aucklanders, however they don't always have to involve hours of driving (and inevitably…

If you’re anything like us here at Urban List, you’ll be all about the epic resurgence that gin has been experiencing of late.…

Not quite done with the New Years festivities? Good, because the Chinese New Year is well and truly in full swing, and Auckland is the place…

Get ready for a serious hit of nostalgia, beloved Kiwi brand Much Moore Ice Cream are opening a pop up shop on Ponsonby Road just as summer…

If you’re a fan of music and barbecue, then Meatstock is the festival you’ve been waiting for. Meatstock is a…

It wouldn’t be summer in Auckland without the iconic ASB Classic. The premier New Zealand tennis tournament stars your favourite…

If you love to eat, you might already be aware of the progressive dinner concept. All the rage throughout New Zealand, progressive dinners…

Auckland’s ice cream gods Giapo sure know how to do Christmas right with their unconventional ice cream creations. This year,…

Sure, the calendar says it’s spring, but the ever-rising mercury has us thinking we might just have scored ourselves another endless…

Get ready, Aucklanders, our favourite night market is back and it's better than ever.  Victoria Park is set to…

Apparently Cantabrians are the biggest Caramilk fans in New Zealand and Cadbury has taken notice. They’ve crowned Christchurch…

If you love a bit of Halloween and are amped for the ghost and ghoul fest coming up at the end of the month then have we got the event for…

Cheese High Teas. High Cheeses. Whatever you want to call them—dedicated cheese-themed afternoon teas are a thing and…