Celebrate the art of eating well with gifts from Australia’s best independent makers — from handcrafted glassware and bold condiments to limited-edition kitchen tools.
Helmed by executive chefs Dan Hong and Jowett Yu since 2010, this much-loved Potts Point spot proudly broke the rules around pan-Asian cuisine.
Discover the best things to do in Sydney this week, from rooftop gigs and pop-ups to art shows, foodie events and festivals happening all across the city.
Marking its tenth limited-edition release, this Aussie-inspired gin features all the notes and character needed to level up your Christmas lunch.
Learning the trade from within takeaway giants, this 29-year-old stepped out on his own to raise the bar on Sydney's neighbourhood chicken shops.
Ascend to the top level of this reimagined dining precinct to discover a sultry cocktail spot breaking new ground with China's national spirit.
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NewsThis Just In: Ms. G's, Sydney's Home of Cheeseburger Spring Rolls, Is Closing After 15 Years in Potts Point
Helmed by executive chefs Dan Hong and Jowett Yu since 2010, this much-loved Potts Point spot proudly broke the rules around pan-Asian cuisine.
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NewsFour Pillars Is Bringing Back Its Pudding-Like Australian Christmas Gin, Perfect for Gifting or Sipping on the Big Day
Marking its tenth limited-edition release, this Aussie-inspired gin features all the notes and character needed to level up your Christmas lunch.
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NewsChar'd Is Sydney's Charcoal Chicken Upstart Looking to Rise Above Your Average Suburban Chook Shop
Learning the trade from within takeaway giants, this 29-year-old stepped out on his own to raise the bar on Sydney's neighbourhood chicken shops.
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NewsAtop The Porter House Precinct, Baijiu-Led Bar See See Now Serves Innovative Moutai-Forward Cocktails and Lee Ho Fook Snacks
Ascend to the top level of this reimagined dining precinct to discover a sultry cocktail spot breaking new ground with China's national spirit.
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NewsSquare Is Teaming up with Chef Joel Bennetts to Explore Sydney's Neighbourhoods
Watch a Sydney chef peel back the curtains on some of our city's most viral spots.
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NewsOne Day Only: Pizza Hut Locations Across Australia Are Exchanging Your Old Pizza Boxes for a Free Pepperoni Pizza
Don't bin that greasy pizza box just yet — this pizza icon is exchanging them for garlic- and cheddar-filled goodness across Australia this month.
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RestaurantKazzi Beach Greek Bondi
14-16 O'Brien Street, Bondi Beach
The third arm of this Hellenic-style eatery has set up shop on Sydney's most iconic beach.
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RestaurantBistro Bondi
17 Warners Avenue, Bondi Beach
This polished bistro from the Lox In a Box crew pairs Euro-leaning plates with a killer 70-bottle wine list in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.
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RestaurantSketch Manly
19 Pittwater Road, Manly
Hot curries, cold craft beers and a chai-misu, it's all part of the ethos that makes Sketch Manly a Northern Beaches institute.
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RestaurantGood Luck Eating House
11 Bridge Street, Sydney
Sip on a Strawberry Matcha Sour while slurping down some noods.
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RestaurantBar Allora
Bond Street, Sydney
This all-day restaurant and bar by The Maybe Group and Accor's Table For brings 1980s Milan glamour to Bond Street.
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RestaurantSolaré
3 The Promenade, Sydney
This full-service restaurant, cocktail bar and beach club unfolds across three levels of a 150-foot superyacht.
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BarPavilion Social
Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach
For sunny afternoons that turn into long, warm nights, Pavilion Social offers leisurely lunches, sunset drinks, relaxed dinners, live music and more.
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BarThe Old Commodore Hotel
206 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point
North Sydney's historic watering hole has reopened with a smart new look and year-round live music lineup.
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BarHerbs Taverne
213 Clarence Street, Sydney
This sixth MUCHO Group venue fuses a mishmash of influences, from Renaissance paintings to New York indie nostalgia.
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BarDoor Knock
70 Pitt Street, Sydney
Find the pineapple to locate this hidden bar — just remember to knock three times.
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BarLoom Lounge
23 Willoughby Lane, Crows Nest
Crows Nest's velvet-draped, dimly-lit listening lounge combines cocktails, late-night bites and an immersive sound experience.
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NewsThe Top Page-Turning Titles of 2025 and Who to Gift Them to This Christmas
We've gathered together the year's best books from cooking to manga, just in time for Christmas.
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NewsFuture Classic Is Taking over City Recital Hall for a 20th Birthday Bash Starring Emma Louise, Sycco, Touch Sensitive and More
Two hours of tunes from some of the record label's biggest names, all to celebrate 20 years of music.
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NewsWin VIP Tickets to Spilt Milk 2025 For You and a Mate
Summer is best enjoyed together, so why not surprise a mate with VIP tickets and even more prizes on ground?
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News'Love Actually? The Musical Parody' Has Revealed Three Casts for Stints in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
A Christmas classic is getting parodied on stages across Australia this summer.
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NewsSpend an Evening in the Ozian Forest, as This Wicked Experience and Overnight Stay Features a Hollywood Hang with Cynthia Erivo
Hollywood star Cynthia Erivo is opening the doors to a magical forest hideaway, inviting fans to explore Oz up close through an immersive experience and overnight stay.
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NewsAusify Your Summer Soundtrack: The Aussie Artists to Pair with Every Activity You Have Planned This Season
Aussie artists have launched a movement to Ausify our streaming this AusMusic month.
Featured Events
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EventMusic Trivia at Baptist Street Rec Club
Tue, 18 Nov, 2025
Baptist Street Rec. Club, Redfern
Test your knowledge on everyone from Beethoven to Barney while feasting on $15 pad thai.
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EventAlchemy of a Rainforest
Sun, 15 Sep 2024 - Sun, 30 Nov 2025
The Calyx, Sydney
Learn all about the little mysteries of nature's green biomes.
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EventMalibu Barbie Cafe
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
The Social Quarter, Malvern East
Tuck into an ice cream float served in a Barbie convertible at this two-storey hangout — or grab a cocktail from the Ken-themed bar.
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EventBack to the Future: The Musical
Fri, 26 Sep 2025 - Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star, Sydney
Great Scott! This stage-to-screen hit has now arrived in Sydney!
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EventBottomless Bao at Easy Tiger
Wed, 19 Nov, 2025
Easy Tiger Bondi Beach, Bondi Beach
How many bao can you eat in one sitting? For just $25, you'll get as many as you can handle in 90 minutes.
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EventBottomless Dumplings at Little Pearl
Wed, 19 Nov, 2025
Little Pearl, Manly
Find out how many dumplings you can handle in 90 minutes while overlooking Manly Beach.
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EventThe Interlude at Pelicano
Wed, 19 Nov, 2025
Pelicano Potts Point, Potts Point
Take a load off midweek with unlimited pizza slices, cocktails and old-school tunes at this weekly Potts Point event.
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EventMeet the Winemaker 4.0 at Messinaville
Thu, 20 Nov, 2025
Gelato Messina Marrickville (HQ), Marrickville
Get to know the cutting-edge of Italian natural wine while dining and dancing at this collaborative vino-led event.
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EventManning Cartell Warehouse Sale
Multiple single dates
MANNING CARTELL - Head Office, Marrickville
Curating a style refresh? Snag a designer piece (or two) at Manning Cartell’s Marrickville HQ next week.
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EventAC/DC: 'Power Up' Tour
Tue, 25 Nov 2025
Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
Let there be rock when these legendary Australian rockers bring their latest world tour to Sydney with Amyl and The Sniffers in support.
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EventChanging Tides Festival
Sat, 22 Nov, 2025
Kiama Showground, Kiama
Kiama's seaside festival returns with Noah Cyrus, The Rubens, Skeggs and The Rions leading the lineup.
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EventCarriageworks Farmers Market
Sat, 22 Nov, 2025
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
This weekly event is a Sydney institution showcasing the freshest seasonal produce from growers and producers from across NSW.
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EventMarkets at Glebe
Sat, 22 Nov, 2025
Glebe Public School, Glebe
Glebe's weekly go-to for pre-loved fashion, vinyl records and freshly made limeade.
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EventKings Cross Weekend Markets
Multiple single dates
Kings Cross Organic Food Market, Potts Point
A weekend morning cornucopia of organic veggies, fruit, cheese and international dishes, plus fashion, homewares, books and more.
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EventCrown Sydney Summer Annual Pool Party
Thu, 27 Nov, 2025
Crown Sydney, Barangaroo
This November, Crown Sydney is hosting a one-night-only rooftop party that blends luxury dining, designer flair, and live music in one opulent summer celebration high above the harbour.
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EventLenny Kravitz in Mildura
Fri, 28 Nov, 2025
Mildura Sporting Precinct, Mildura
He'll take over the Mildura Sporting Precinct with his Blue Electric Light Tour, hot from London, Paris and Berlin. Skip the massive crowds in Sydney and Melbourne, and catch the legend with just a few thousand avid fans.
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EventCocktail Making Masterclass With Michael and Zara Madrusan at Red Mill Rum
Tue, 25 Nov, 2025
Red Mill Rum, Rozelle
Discover the art, history and craft of cocktails, as two of Australia's finest bartenders showcase their expertise alongside their definitive guide.
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EventCocktails & Crime Stories at Paddo Inn
Mon, 24 Nov, 2025
Paddo Inn, Paddington
Indulge in Sydney's dark and gory past with three themed cocktails and accompanying Italian bites.
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EventFridays at Ford Lane
Fri, 26 Sep 2025, Fri, 31 Oct 2025 and Fri, 28 Nov 2025
Ford Lane, Burwood
This free event series will light up Sydney's newest arts precinct with music, art, food and culture on the last Friday of each month.
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NewsKitchens Are Serving Looks Now: How Chefcore Is Shaping Fashion's Food Fetish
Hospo is looking more stylish than ever — from chefs getting involved in fashion campaigns to an Aussie designer label dedicated to service uniforms.
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NewsFour Weekend-Ready Beard Styles You Can Nail at Home, According to One of Australia's Best Barbers
From effortless stubble to a retro mo, these are the facial hair looks trending right now — and one tool can help you master them all.
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NewsThis Just In: Frank Green and LANEIGE Have Teamed Up For The Ultimate Hydration Collab
Frank Green and LANEIGE introduce a limited-edition ceramic bottle and coordinating lip serum designed to elevate daily hydration into a luxury beauty ritual.
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NewsCP Picks: We Tried the New Fujifilm X-T30 III to See If It Could Replace Our Digi Cams and Film Cameras
We swapped our phones for Fujifilm's new X-T30 III — the sleek, compact camera that captures the chaos and colour of 90s film and 00s digi cams, with all the ease of 2025 tech.
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NewsFashion-Forward Concept Store Sorry Thanks I Love You Has Launched a Second Sydney Boutique in Paddington's The Olympia
Adding another exciting element to the landmark launch of Australia's first 25hours hotel, this fashion-led concept store features high-end designers from near and far.
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News"They Really Believe In Me": Yasmin Suteja On the Power of Creative Collaborators
Since launching Culture Machine in 2013, Yasmin has become one of Australia's most in-demand creatives.
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NewsCP PICKS: From Hot Sauce to Handblown Glasses — Small-Batch Gifts for Big Foodies
Celebrate the art of eating well with gifts from Australia’s best independent makers — from handcrafted glassware and bold condiments to limited-edition kitchen tools.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
Discover the best things to do in Sydney this week, from rooftop gigs and pop-ups to art shows, foodie events and festivals happening all across the city.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This September
Explore the scenic (and culinary) route at Coastal Forage, get tix to one of the many musicals now showing, and get to know Australia's flora at a native food festival.
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NewsThe Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Spoil the paternal figure in your life with a memorable Father's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.
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NewsThe Best Aussie Cities for a Summer Getaway
From rooftop pools to wild green spaces, your next city break just got a lot more exciting.
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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
Discover the best things to do in Sydney this week, from rooftop gigs and pop-ups to art shows, foodie events and festivals happening all across the city.
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NewsComing Soon: InterContinental Is Bringing Luxury Seaside Living and Dining to Coogee Beach This Summer
InterContinental Coogee Beach embodies the dream seaside getaway — think ocean views from your bed, coastal dining experiences and a leisure deck with a day spa and infinity pool underway.
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NewsEurope's Budget-Friendly Backpacker Bus Rolls Into Australia, Launching with $9.99 Fares From Melbourne to Sydney
Take the scenic route, as this staple supporter of low-cost European adventures arrives in Australia with a stellar intercity price tag.
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NewsNow Open: Aqua Ignis Bathhouse Redefines Wellness in an Architectural Landmark in the Blue Mountains
Redefining wellness through architecture, Aqua Ignis invites guests to bathe, breathe, and reconnect.
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NewsFortitude Valley's The Calile Hotel Has Been Named on the World's 50 Best Hotels List for the Third Year Running, Ranked at No. 34
By making this prestigious list for the third consecutive year, Brisbane's urban sanctuary becomes the only hotel in Oceania to rank in every instalment of the award.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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Restaurant
Solaré
3 The Promenade, Sydney
This full-service restaurant, cocktail bar and beach club unfolds across three levels of a 150-foot superyacht.
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Restaurant
Kazzi Beach Greek Bondi
14-16 O'Brien Street, Bondi Beach
The third arm of this Hellenic-style eatery has set up shop on Sydney's most iconic beach.
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Restaurant
Bistro Bondi
17 Warners Avenue, Bondi Beach
This polished bistro from the Lox In a Box crew pairs Euro-leaning plates with a killer 70-bottle wine list in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.
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Restaurant
Good Luck Eating House
11 Bridge Street, Sydney
Sip on a Strawberry Matcha Sour while slurping down some noods.
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PubHunters Hill Hotel
64 Gladesville Road, Hunters Hill
The longstanding local has reopened following an extensive restoration that blends its art deco heritage with light-filled, contemporary interiors.
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