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What's your preferred cup of coffee? Foodiefoodie wants to know what you had for lunch today (and this week)| 10.84% |   | Sushi, sashimi, bento box or rice balls |  |  | | 6.50% |   | Pie, sausage roll, hot pastry goodness |  |  | | 3.41% |   | Drive thru or take-out junk food (you now regret buying) |  |  | | 7.12% |   | Lunch bar sammies, filled rolls and cakes |  |  | | 10.22% |   | Cafe-style lunch (or brunch) |  |  | | 13.31% |   | Leftovers from last night - hot, cold or room temperature |  |  | | 5.57% |   | Salad |  |  | | 32.82% |   | Home made lunch - something awesome, or maybe something dull |  |  | | 2.48% |   | Nothing |  |  | | 7.74% |   | Something else entirely |  |  | | 323 votes registered |
Which wine with your dinner this evening?| 17.68% |   | Pinot Noir |  |  | | 5.52% |   | Merlot |  |  | | 12.71% |   | Syrah (Shiraz) |  |  | | 3.31% |   | Cabernet Sauvignon |  |  | | 5.52% |   | Some other red |  |  | | 7.73% |   | Chardonnay |  |  | | 17.68% |   | Sauvignon Blanc |  |  | | 6.63% |   | Riesling |  |  | | 11.60% |   | Some other white |  |  | | 2.76% |   | Bubbly (plonk or Champagne!) |  |  | | 8.84% |   | Wine? Yuk. |  |  | | 181 votes registered |
What would you think if you saw a mother breastfeeding her baby in the restaurant where you were having dinner?| 58.17% |   | I would have no problem with it whatsoever - breast is best! |  |  | | 30.33% |   | So long as it was kept discrete, then there is no problem |  |  | | 3.72% |   | I don't approve, but it wouldn't upset me |  |  | | 7.33% |   | I disapprove - they should go elsewhere (toilets or car or somewhere else) |  |  | | 0.45% |   | I have never had to think/deal with this situation, so I just don't know |  |  | | 887 votes registered |
What's the scariest restaurant environment?| 23.71% |   | Hens Party |  |  | | 7.90% |   | Stag Do |  |  | | 12.71% |   | World Cup / Super 14 Rugby |  |  | | 2.06% |   | Olympic curling finals live on the big screen |  |  | | 53.61% |   | Empty |  |  | | 291 votes registered |
What's your new years resolution?| 17.21% |   | Eat more! |  |  | | 36.07% |   | Eat Less |  |  | | 10.66% |   | Learn to cook |  |  | | 5.74% |   | Marry a chef |  |  | | 18.03% |   | Find the perfect crème brûlée |  |  | | 12.30% |   | Discover which meal best matches my $6 bottle of pinot noir |  |  | | 122 votes registered |
Crikey! It's less than a month till Christmas! Have you done all your Christmas shopping yet?| 21.43% |   | Yes, I'm all set for Christmas morning! |  |  | | 20.41% |   | Yes, well, kind of. Mostly done, a few last minute gifts to find still. |  |  | | 21.43% |   | Yes, a bit. I have some but nowhere near all of the gifts on my list! |  |  | | 24.49% |   | No, nowhere near complete and panic is setting in! |  |  | | 12.24% |   | No, will be regifting anything I can find under my bed on the day! |  |  | | 98 votes registered |
What's your preference with dinner?| 16.21% |   | Beer |  |  | | 60.77% |   | Wine |  |  | | 2.95% |   | Spirits |  |  | | 4.79% |   | Fizz |  |  | | 15.29% |   | Water |  |  | | 543 votes registered |
How is the recession affecting your dining habits?| 24.00% |   | Haven't noticed it yet - I still eat out like I did |  |  | | 22.40% |   | Hasn't stopped me eating out, but I notice the restaurants seem quieter |  |  | | 20.80% |   | I still go out, but to 'cheap and cheerful' places, or those with a good DineOut offer |  |  | | 10.40% |   | I go out less often, but prefer to splurge at a top restaurant when I do |  |  | | 16.80% |   | I go out less often AND limit myself to cheap and cheerfuls |  |  | | 5.60% |   | I can't remember the last time I ate out.... |  |  | | 125 votes registered |
Mmmmmm coffee: Green milk or Blue?| 28.21% |   | Green - I prefer the taste of trim milk |  |  | | 3.85% |   | Green - but only cos I think I should cos it's 'healthier', I'd prefer blue |  |  | | 2.56% |   | Blue - because that's the proper way to make coffee, I'd prefer green |  |  | | 65.38% |   | Blue - because the richer milk gives a better flavour AND it textures properly. Yum |  |  | | 78 votes registered |
What is easier to forgive?| 16.74% |   | Bad Food - if the service is great |  |  | | 48.12% |   | Bad Service - if the food is great |  |  | | 35.15% |   | Bad company - if the restaurant is great |  |  | | 239 votes registered |
Should DineOut offer a wine review facility?| 58.97% |   | Yes, a stand-alone wine review facility would be fantastic |  |  | | 28.21% |   | Yes, but only as part of a restaurant review |  |  | | 11.28% |   | Not really, I don't like wine. What about beer? |  |  | | 1.54% |   | I only ever buy wine in boxes, no need to rate it as I know what it tastes like |  |  | | 195 votes registered |
Would you buy the DineOut Book?| 57.32% |   | No. The DineOut website is free, so why would I? |  |  | | 21.46% |   | Only if it was for my region (e.g. Auckland or Canterbury) only |  |  | | 15.91% |   | Only if was for all of New Zealand |  |  | | 5.30% |   | Only if 'my' reviews were in it |  |  | | 396 votes registered |
Summer is around the corner, it's BBQ season again. Are you...| 36.58% |   | Charcoal is king |  |  | | 38.59% |   | Gas (LPG) is best |  |  | | 7.38% |   | I don't do BBQ |  |  | | 17.45% |   | Don't care as long as someone else is cooking it! |  |  | | 298 votes registered |
I'm sorry sir/madam, the chocolate cake has sold out. Can I offer you something else perhaps?| 18.94% |   | Lemon Meringue Pie |  |  | | 18.07% |   | Apple Crumble (with custard) |  |  | | 13.12% |   | Ice Cream & Hot Fudge Sauce |  |  | | 20.92% |   | Raspberry Cheesecake |  |  | | 9.28% |   | Pavalova with Kiwifruit & Cream |  |  | | 10.64% |   | The Cheese Board |  |  | | 9.03% |   | No chocolate cake? I'm leaving! |  |  | | 808 votes registered |
With winter around the corner, what's your favourite winter dish?| 23.41% |   | Hearty stew |  |  | | 23.08% |   | Big bowls of veggie soup |  |  | | 40.47% |   | Roast lamb (or pork etc.) with all the trimmings |  |  | | 6.35% |   | Fish & Chips and a bottle of cheap plonk on a stormy beach |  |  | | 6.69% |   | Same old stuff I was eating all summer! |  |  | | 299 votes registered |
What is your dining preference?| 4.43% |   | 5 star dining establishments, silver service |  |  | | 64.54% |   | 5 star food and a great environment |  |  | | 22.16% |   | Cheap and cheerful |  |  | | 8.59% |   | Family restaurants |  |  | | 0.28% |   | Anything with a drive-thru |  |  | | 361 votes registered |
Christmas is rolling around, are you doing the traditional home-cooked dinner, or will you be finding a restaurant to do all the hard work for you?| 22.87% |   | Staying home and doing all the cooking for the family! |  |  | | 23.40% |   | Heading out to a relatives house for dinner (and maybe helping) |  |  | | 34.57% |   | Looking for a restaurant to make my life easier |  |  | | 19.15% |   | Pray for sunshine - we're having a BBQ! |  |  | | 188 votes registered |
How do you usually find out about restaurants that you would like to go to, or have been to?| 12.47% |   | Magazines (e.g. Cuisine, Metro, Taste) |  |  | | 50.54% |   | Friends, family & collegues (word of mouth) |  |  | | 19.57% |   | Websites (like DineOut) |  |  | | 12.47% |   | Wandering down the street (random) |  |  | | 4.95% |   | Some other magical method! |  |  | | 465 votes registered |
Restaurants claim huge increases in wage costs on public holidays force them to charge a surcharge (normally 15%) to make it worth their while opening on a public holiday. What do you think?| 27.87% |   | I have no problem with it, and pay it happily so I can enjoy a meal out on a holiday |  |  | | 21.03% |   | I hate paying it, but can understand the necessity of it so it doesn't stop me dining out |  |  | | 33.25% |   | I refuse to pay it - I will go somewhere that doesn't charge a surcharge, or entertain at home |  |  | | 17.85% |   | I would rather costs were increased very slightly (1-2%) throughout the year |  |  | | 409 votes registered |
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What's your preferred cup of coffee?| Short Espresso (8.33%) |   | | Long Espresso (16.67%) |   | | Flat White (33.33%) |   | | Cappuccino (4.17%) |   | | Cafe Latte (16.67%) |   | | Plunger (0.00%) |   | | Iced Coffee (0.00%) |   | | Mochachino (8.33%) |   | | Frappa-Mocha-Cappa-Latte-Sugarbomba-Chino (0.00%) |   | | Hate them all (12.50%) |   | 24 votes registered Add my vote |
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