There's a reason that some types of meals always stay in fashion. Classic dishes like omelettes, steak sandwiches, lasagne and apple pie can evolve with the times and adapt to suit the latest trends — plus, they're always tasty. That's the mindset Paddington's Affinity Restaurant has adopted with their seasonal, modern Australian menu. There's nothing bland or boring on offer, with everything given a signature twist, but there's nothing faddish either — and almost everything is made in-house.

Indeed, whether you're looking for a new weekend brunch spot, a place for a nice meal on a weekday evening or somewhere for a quick snack and a cocktail, you're certain to find something — or multiple things — that you'll want to devour as soon as possible. The breakfast bruschetta is a certain hit, the twice-cooked pork belly sounds divine, and if you can pass up the choc chip cheesecake with salted caramel, well, you've got better willpower than us.

Affinity Restaurant also offers something extra special for those who think cheese is the best dessert — and who doesn't? Their cheese trolley can be wheeled to your table for you to pick three, four or five to feast on. Now that's a twist you probably won't see anywhere else.