The best late-night caffeine recharge spot to be found at the south end of Auckland's CBD is Verona, supplemented by slick beats spun by live deejays on the big nights. Nestled into a booth in the candlelight, this is the perfect spot to get romantic over wine and pizza before heading out to the clubs or retiring gracefully home after an exciting evening out. Diners are seated at the back of the restaurant so that they're not disturbed by those more preoccupied by the bar at the front, which is frequently populated by a gathering of hard-core regulars crowding out the on-street seating to watch K'rd go by over chilled-out evening drinks.