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    Rooftop Robata JOJI Has Entered Its Next Era with an Expanded Menu, Bottomless Lunches and a Livelier Late-Night Vibe

    Six months after opening, the CBD's Tokyo-inspired rooftop restaurant and bar is turning up the volume as it embarks on a new chapter.

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    Nocturne at Pier Pavilion Is Bringing Dreamy Live Instrumentals to Barangaroo This Winter

    This stunning new open-air venue in Barangaroo is hosting a month-long free music series, transforming the space into a moody, sonic wonderland by night.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Steak in Sydney

    From dry-aged cuts to highly marbled wagyu — we've got no beef with this list of the best places to slice into a juicy, perfectly seared and expertly rested steak.

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    Taste the World's Fanciest Fry as Chef Nelly Robinson and Mutti Join Forces to Create a Super OTT Chip

    Paired with premium tomato sauce, the acclaimed chef’s fancy fry combines top-notch ingredients and impeccable technique.

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    Now Open: The Force Is Strong with Australia's First-Ever 'Star Wars' Cafe, Which Is Serving Up Blue Milk at Melbourne Museum

    The 'Star Wars' Galactic Cafe is designed to look like a Corellian Star Cruiser — and green burgers, Chewbacca cookies and dessert space stations are also on the menu.

  • News

    Where To Eat, Play And Stay During Vivid Sydney

    Fiery kitchens and underground gigs—the city comes alive during Vivid Sydney.

Latest Openings
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    Flora

    206 Australia Street, Newtown

    The vegetarian and vegan-friendly addition to the Paisano & Daughters family of Newtown venues.

  • Restaurant

    Sana Mediterranean

    1 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh

    One part fresh and two parts delicious, Sana brings a Mediterranean spin to the typical build-your-own bowl concept.

  • Bar

    Miji Bar & Grill

    100 Miller Street, North Sydney

    Get a taste of Tokyo's laneway izakaya culture in the heart of North Sydney.

  • Restaurant

    Ennui

    461 Pitt Street, Haymarket

    This well-hidden French wine and diner bar inspires anything but a feeling of ennui.

  • Restaurant

    Ito Restaurant

    413-415 Crown Street, Surry Hills

    Get a taste of Italian and Japanese hybrid dishes at this two-storey Crown Street izakaya.

  • Restaurant

    Genzo

    168 Walker Street, North Sydney

    Find a taste of Tokyo tucked away in this Walker Street joint just north of the bridge.

  • Bar

    We Three

    329 Illawarra Road, Marrickville

    Raise a glass to everything that makes the Inner West so great at this family-operated Marrickville favourite.

  • Bar

    Lucille's

    44 King Street, Sydney

    A little sibling to nearby bar Jolene's, Lucille's is an homage to the great dive bars of the American southwest.

  • Bar

    Miji Bar & Grill

    100 Miller Street, North Sydney

    Get a taste of Tokyo's laneway izakaya culture in the heart of North Sydney.

  • Bar

    Li'l Darlin Crows Nest

    23 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest

    Surry Hills' playful restaurant and bar now has a sibling, pairing cocktails and sharing menus in the lower North Shore.

  • Bar

    Kasippu

    414 Kent Street, Sydney

    A love letter to the cuisine and culture of Sri Lanka with an authentic food offering, a hidden speakeasy cocktail lounge and a party atmosphere.

  • Bar

    Mountain Culture Brewery Redfern

    158 Regent Street , Redfern

    Enjoy fan favourites and rotating new brews at Australia's fastest-growing craft brewer's third outpost — and its first in the inner city.

  • News

    Matchmakers, Dating Maths, and Dakota Johnson's Magnetic Chemistry with Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans: Celine Song Talks 'Materialists'

    Two years after 'Past Lives' had audiences swooning, Celine Song has again found inspiration in her own experiences — this time from a six-month stint trying to help others find love.

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    How a First-Time Feature Director's Australian Childhood Experiences Sparked a SXSW-Winning Body Horror: Amy Wang Chats 'Slanted'

    This Chinese Australian writer/director makes the personal satirical in her debut feature, digging into beauty standards within the realm of US high-school proms.

  • News

    'Parasite' Composer Jung Jae-il Is Coming to Australia to Conduct the Movie's Score Live at 2025's Melbourne International Film Festival

    Also responsible for the 'Squid Game' score, Jung is teaming up with Orchestra Victoria — and will play piano himself during two concert screenings of Bong Joon-ho's Oscar-winning hit.

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    Don't Just Watch the Latest 'F1' Sneak Peek — Apple's New Haptic Trailer Will Get You Feeling Every Engine Rev and Roar as Well

    Starring Brad Pitt and shot during real Formula 1 race weekends, this high-octane thriller is aiming to be as immersive as possible — including with its trailer.

  • News

    Kendrick Lamar Has Added Two Solo Stadium Shows to His December 2025 Trip to Australia for Spilt Milk

    As well as headlining Spilt Milk to kickstart summer, Lamar is also bringing his 'Grand National' tour to Sydney and Melbourne.

  • News

    The Full Trailer for Ari Aster's 'Eddington' Is Filled with 2020's Nightmares — and Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal Facing Off

    After 'Hereditary', 'Midsommar' and 'Beau Is Afraid', Ari Aster is still cultivating unease — this time in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Featured Events
  • News

    This Glowing Vivid Installation is Part Car Show, Part Skeleton Dance Party

    The installation offers an electrifying glimpse into the next generation of EV vehicles.

  • News

    Now Open: Savers Has Opened a Huge New Thrift Store in Auburn — and Most Items Cost Under $10

    For its third new NSW site in a year, Savers remains committed as ever to sustainability, community and affordability.

  • News

    Frank Green's Latest Limited-Edition Drink Bottle Collection Glows in the Dark So You'll Never Lose It Again

    Spanning two sizes, three colours and multiple accessories, this radiant collection is primed for on-the-move and after-dark sipping.

  • News

    Pier Pavilion Is Barangaroo's New Permanent Public Events and Leisure Space — and It's Made from Recycled Oyster Shells

    This vital new piece of Barangaroo's ongoing revitalisation features uninterrupted harbour views, a seven-metre-wide rooftop oculus and a structure made with over half a million Sydney rock oyster shells.

  • News

    From Dreamy Dining Rooms to Moody Basement Bars, Nearly 200 Venues Have Been Shortlisted for the 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards

    Design envy alert: these are the restaurants, retail spaces and residences that are setting the 2025 style standard.

  • News

    ALDI's Streetwear Collection Is Back for 2025 — This Time with 29 Pieces, All for Under $20 Each

    After 2024's range sold out, the supermarket chain has a new lineup of branded threads on offer, including hoodies, beanies and sneakers.

Latest Guides
  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend

    This weekend in Sydney, RSVP to a secret day-party at Messina Marrickville, warm up with a Sunday roast at various venues across the city and pick up artisanal wares at Carriageworks Winter Seasonal Market.

  • News

    Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About the Lost Art of Mushroom Foraging

    As expert forager Diego Bonetto puts it: "Don't assume any knowledge when foraging, you must be willing to let the forest teach you".

  • News

    You Can Now Stay in Tiny Houses in France, Spain and Italy, Thanks to Tiny Away's European Expansion

    The eco-conscious tiny house company has launched new nature-based stays in wine regions, forest valleys and mountain villages — just in time for Euro summer.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Upstate Is Bringing Its High-Vibe Pilates Sessions to Sydney, Opening Its First NSW Studio in Five Dock

    Spanning a new two-room studio, the brand's Sydney debut is set to deliver a buzzing atmosphere where fitness and lifestyle combine.

  • News

    Five Tips to Turn an EV Road Trip Into Something a Bit More Special

    Why should the good times only start when you reach your destination? Save these tips to make your journey as luxurious as your stay in NSW.

  • News

    Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel Is Ready for Its Next Chapter, Embarking on a $3-Million Renovation That's Set to Open in October

    While the top deck and middle deck are undergoing an extensive revamp, the hotel's luxe waterfront dining and accommodation will remain operational.

Trending Bars and Restaurants
  • Restaurant

    S'more

    79 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag

    Head here for some of the best steaks on Sydney's north shore.

  • Restaurant

    Ennui

    461 Pitt Street, Haymarket

    This well-hidden French wine and diner bar inspires anything but a feeling of ennui.

  • Bar

    The Foxtrot

    28 Falcon Street, Crows Nest

    Deliciously smooth and wickedly gratifying, much like the whisky the Foxtrot showcases.

  • Pub

    The Duke of Clarence

    152-156 Clarence Street, Sydney

    Take a time hop at this 1800s-inspired English tavern with over 500 spirits, cask ales and a gastropub menu heroing classic British cuisine.

  • Bar

    The Glebe Hotel

    63 Bay Street, Glebe

    This historic pub has been given a new name and dog-friendly courtyard.

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