For more than a decade, Apéro has been a steady presence on Karangahape Road. Bringing the air of a Parisian cave à vin to Auckland, the wine bar is run by Leslie and Mo; she mans the pans, serving up exceptionally good French classics from the steady menu and some seasonal specials, and he knows what you want to drink before you’ve even had time to sit down. This is the kind of place where you might wander in for a quick glass, and find yourself emerging a few hours later, well fed, well watered and with a few new friends to boot. That’s the magic of Apéro.