As Chinese New Year beckons, we dive deep into traditional Chinese fare

26 January 2017

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Hello Graham As Chinese New Year beckons, we dive deep into traditional Chinese fare, serving up sticky Soy Sauce Chicken and mouth-watering Barbecued Spare Ribs. If you're in Auckland, try to embrace the time off the clock over the long weekend, spending time with family and friends over crisp cocktails and a friendly game of Kubb (see our giveaway). Be sure to slow down, find a pocket of calm in the new year madness, take a minute and as the Chinese say màn màn chī or "eat slowly." Cheers to good food and great company.   Online Editor,

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