Drink Reviews
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The Enemies of Wine: What Not to Eat When Drinking
Despite the dirty looks and obscene gestures I get whenever I drive by a field filled with cattle or stroll by the local chicken farm, I stand by the notion that it's a myth red wine goes with red meat and... More about The Enemies of Wine: What Not to Eat When Drinking
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What is Single Malt Scotch?
Birth of Malt Whisky More about What is Single Malt Scotch?
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Hangover Cures: Tried and Tested
Gone out last night, got completely off your trolley and woken up this morning feeling headachy, nauseous, to the point of vomiting? What you’ve got mate is a case of Hangoveritis. More about Hangover Cures: Tried and Tested
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Bucking the Trend
The Failures of the 100 Point Rating ScaleThe concept of rating wine is not without its uses. Certainly in today's market place, there are more wine consumers than ever and more wine producers delivering new bottles to them. Offering some guidance... More about Bucking the Trend
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Classic Bloody Mary
Ah the universal hangover cure - the healthiest way to implement 'hair-of-the-dog' and get some life affirming nutrients in the process. But bloody mary isn't just good for after, she's good for the night before too... More about Classic Bloody Mary
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Types of whiskey
Whiskey is a drink in which many people love to indulge. Attracted to all sorts, people find themselves filling up their flasks, ordering another round, and telling bottles that they are their water of life. Whiskey, quite simply, is among the... More about Types of whiskey
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In Defense of Canned Beer
For some reason once upon a time, someone decreed that beer in bottles was classier and cooler and better than beer in cans. That bottles should forever and for always be the gold standard of drinking and quality beer. Well guess... More about In Defense of Canned Beer
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Fine Wine Takes Time
If you have a little interest in wine, you have very likely heard this phrase before. It’s a bit unusual however, to see it written on the box of a wine as a slogan or a motto… Well, the guys at... More about Fine Wine Takes Time
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Food and wine matching for Christmas
I can’t believe it, I’ve only just realised that the jolly man in the red suit and grey beard (no, not Grandpa Joe) is only 8 sleeps away. Whilst I’ve managed to secure the ham, turkey, bbq goodies, Christmas tarts (and... More about Food and wine matching for Christmas
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Vintage Wine - What's it All About?
Vintage, when it comes to wine, has a unique definition: it isn’t merely an old, classic bottle or one wearing a Guns and Roses hat and Van Halen (pre Sammy Hagar) shirt. In wine, vintage is defined as being made from... More about Vintage Wine - What's it All About?
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The Beck's List - Gigs and Free Stuff
Wouldn't it be awesome if your gig guide gave you free door passes to your favourite gigs too?!
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That Guy
Photo Crashers at their best.
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Olympic Goddesses
The Ice Queens that make you all Warm inside.
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Frank's Online Game Room
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Top 20 YouTube.com Videos of 2009
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WIN NATION BAR & A $10,000 PARTY FOR AN EVENING
CHEERS TO NATION BAR & HEINEKEN, GETFRANK HAS AN EVENING FOR *WITH * *NATION BAR – THE ULTIMATE MOBILE EVENT CENTRE* DELIVERED AND SETUP ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY WITH A $10,000 HEINEKEN PARTY.
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Win a Double Pass to Lady Gaga this Sunday with The Beck's List
Every week until the end of March Beck’s are giving away a great prize – but you’ll have to compete to get them! This week it’s a double pass to Lady Gaga on Sunday 13th March.
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R18 - Durex
This is a strictly *R18* competition.
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JCVD on DVD
GetFrank has 5 copies of the Jean Claude Van Damme movie to give away on DVD.
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Surrogates on DVD
From the director of Terminator 3 comes a jaw-dropping psychological thriller starring the ultimate action hero, Bruce Willis.
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Win BioShock 2 on XBOX 360
Step back into the unforgettable world of Rapture in BioShock 2.
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datemymate Hooking the Singles in NZ up!
The official Fujifilm Whips n Spurs Summer Party is set to cap off Auckland's biggest and most glamourous week of racing (Auckland Cup Week) on Saturday 13th March.
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42Below Cocktail World Cup - Wellington
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OUR:HOUSE presents nite:life
Easter Weekend Special
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Urbis Designday
Urbis Designday powered by the Audi A5 Sportback, is back for its 5th year with a fantastic new lineup of showrooms and designers, and a new creative brief. ‘Off the Grid’ - will ensure visitors can expect the most inspiring Designday...
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Auckland Cup Week at Ellerslie
The excitement of Auckland Cup Week kicks off at Ellerslie on Telecom Derby Day, Saturday 6th March, as Auckland Racing Club hosts New Zealand’s richest and most prestigious sporting event.
