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    Open-Flame Restaurants That Cook With Fire and Smoke

    Nine restaurants where coal, ironbark and open flame do the cooking instead of a gas line, from a Surry Hills chef who trained in Spain to a Cabramatta steakhouse with meat dry-aging behind glass.

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    Neighbourhood Restaurants the Locals Try Hard to Keep Secret

    Nine neighbourhood restaurants locals would rather you didn't find out about, from a Collingwood taverna with no menu to a Paddington bistro carving duck tableside.

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    Markets Where You Can Do Your Whole Weekly Food Shop in One Go

    Nine markets where a full trolley's worth of the week's shopping is just as much the point as the wander.

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    Now Open: Give Your Wine the Five-Star Glassware Treatment, as RIEDEL Opens Its Debut Australian Flagship

    Filled with varietal-specific stemware and showstopping decanters, this North Sydney flagship is just the third of its kind around the globe.

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    Late-Night Cocktail Bars Made for Just One More Round Before Ubers

    Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.

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    Kid-Friendly Spots Where the Whole Family Will Love Spending Time Together

    Nine family-friendly venues where a pig named Kevin Bacon, a cubby house inside a brewery, and gluten-free doughnuts do the heavy lifting of keeping everyone happy.

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    Park St. Diner

    252 Pitt Street, Sydney

    A slice of old-school America in the CBD, with fluffy pancakes, crispy hash browns and diner food until 10pm.

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    Pearl Dining

    50 Bridge Street, Sydney

    Lotus Dining Group has injected a big dose of luxury into Cantonese favourites at this sleek Circular Quay diner.

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    Gran Torino

    24 Bay Street, Double Bay

    Gran Torino continues to delight Double Bay, and now with The Bar open downstairs, you can pop in for a casual drink and snack, too.

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    Corner 75

    75 Frenchmans Road, Randwick

    A 40-year Randwick institution, reopened by new custodians who aren't messing with the paprika-red walls.

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    Vin-Cenzo's

    174 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst

    This neighbourhood Italian by the Bar Copains crew transforms into a late-night supper club on weekends, staying open until 2am.

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    Fich At Petersham

    98-106 Audley Street, Petersham

    A neighbourhood fish and chip shop turned up a notch, tucked down a quiet Petersham backstreet.

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    The Heritage Room

    25 Martin Place, CBD

    A carefully curated list of wines, spanning bold Barolos to refreshing Vernaccia di San Gimignanos, is complemented by a rotating selection of Tuscan cheeses and meats.

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    Curtains Jazz Club

    10 Phillip Street, Sydney

    A jazz club with no sign on the street — just a set of stairs and a door on the left inside Transport House.

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    The Lobby Bar at Ace Hotel Sydney

    53 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney

    A sunken ochre lounge in the middle of an 18-storey design hotel, with $7 wines and beers on tap every afternoon.

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    McRae Bar

    4 Farrer Place, Sydney

    A Victorian-era drinking den built inside a heritage building, with a cocktail list that reimagines its own architecture.

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    Lilly's Bar

    9-13 Winbourne Road, Brookvale

    Lilly is spirited and stylish and she’s bringing Dirty Thursdays, Aperitivo Fridays and Spritz Sundays to the Northern Beaches

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    Bar Hernandez

    60 Kings Cross Road, Potts Point

    Piccolo Bar's David Spanton brings vermouth on tap and salty nacks to a historic Kings Cross space.

  • News

    Spanning Three Weekends, Surf + Sound Festival Celebrates Manly Coastal Culture Through Live Music, Public Art, Dining and Barrels

    This debut festival will capture Manly at its best, pairing big-name bands with old-school surf action.

  • Guide

    Jazz Bars to Settle Into and Lose Track of the Whole Night In

    Nine jazz bars where the drawcard is world-class acts, great drinks, and a distinct lack of signage.

  • News

    The Affordable Art Fair Presents 75-Plus Galleries and Hundreds of Wall-Worthy Finds This November, With Prices Starting From $100

    Returning to Carriageworks, over 18,000 people are expected to explore the next instalment of this annual art extravaganza.

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    Sydney Has a Seven-Course Dinner Show Inspired by Picasso, Van Gogh and Banksy

    Dinner is getting a little more artistic, with a Sydney experience that turns the dining table into a canvas.

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    Inside the Secret Ferry Gig That Had All of Sydney Talking

    Lipton launched its new Zero Sugar Sparkling Ice Tea with The Jungle Giants and DJ Mistah Cee to uplift the commuters ride home aboard the Manly Fast Ferry.

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    Tony Albert Is Taking on Australia's Souvenir Culture With His Largest Exhibition Yet

    More than 150 works are showing at the MCA for Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir, alongside 2500 objects from the artist's personal collection of Aboriginalia.

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    Now Open: Cult LA Activewear Brand Alo Has Opened a Store in the Heart of Sydney's CBD at The Galeries

    Alo's Australian rollout continues with a new store at The Galeries in Sydney's CBD, following its Chatswood Chase debut in May.

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    The Best Ways to Recover, Backed by Data and Sleep Experts

    Sleep is an important part of recovery, but what you do throughout the day matters, too.

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    It Girl Designer Cecilie Bahnsen's Whimsical ASICS Sneakers Are Back for Spring 2026

    These sculptural kicks are landing in a pair of muted tones.

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    This Just In: The Brand New Salomon XT-EVO Is the Footwear of the Future

    The streamlined silhouette you know and love, reworked with sharper proportions and sleeker lines.

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    Swiss Sportswear Brand On Is Bringing Its On LightSpray™ Tour To Sydney Ahead of Marathon Weekend

    From a new Bondi store to cutting-edge running tech, here’s what’s happening ahead of Sydney Marathon.

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    The Best Australian Shoe Brands to Know Right Now

    Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.

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    From Riverfront Sleeps to London Bus Stays, These Camping Spots Have Been Named Australia's Best for 2026

    Camping season is calling, with these standout Australian spots offering everything from wild swimming to alpacas and mountain views.

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    Coming Soon: Sansara Is Double Bay's Members-Only Wellness Club for Movement, Recovery, Dining and Mingling

    Double Bay’s wellness scene is getting a new members-only sanctum, where five-star indulgence meets cutting-edge health and recovery.

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    WHOOP Meridian Is Wearable Health Tech Made for Life Beyond the Gym

    Meet WHOOP Meridian, a screenless health tracker designed to go from the gym to the office and weddings without looking out of place.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to Copenhagen: Where to Stay, Eat, Drink and Shop

    From a design-led hotel in the Latin Quarter to the vintage stores locals actually shop at, here's how to spend 48 hours (or more) in Copenhagen.

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    Skip Bali's Busiest Streets for This Surfside Resort, Where Black-Sand Beaches and a World-Class Break Meet Tropical Serenity

    A quieter Bali escape awaits on the Keramas coast, where serious surf is flanked by tropical gardens and a new wellness experience.

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