Well it’s comforting that Metro seem to have a manner of thinking inline with my own, I am now certain that I am not completely crazy and that there is hope for New Zealand food.

Tonight they announced the winners of their restaurant of the year, The Grove took the top honour of best restaurant. The Auckland based competition sees the best of the best eateries in New Zealand’s biggest city pitted against each other to see who has the goods. Along with the best overall restaurant was the announcement of Sidart receiving the Best New Restaurant nomination from the magazine.

The full list of the top 50 will be in this months Magazine. Once I track down a copy I’ll be sure to post up some thoughts.