Gary is a freelance writer based in Sydney, who does regular write-ups for Concrete Playground on venues including pubs, restaurants, bars and cafes. He has two published novels and spends all his free time and money travelling the world.
Favourite bar in Sydney: This is a tough one, but if I had to choose just one bar, it'd be Shady Pines. I've been visiting since the week it opened. The place has everything: good service, amazing music, rock-solid drinks and free peanuts.
12 Darcy Street, Parramatta
Next-level pastries with inventive flavours.
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527 Crown Street, Surry Hills
Find lost recipes and firing tandoors at this fun and optimistic Indian fave.
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27 Forge Street, Blacktown
A backyard BBQ for everyone — as long as you're a meat eater.
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73-75 Enmore Road, Newtown
Macellaria is billed as the butcher that sells you your meat and then politely cooks it for you.
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4 Farrer Place, Sydney
From the acclaimed hospitality crew behind Bentley Restaurant and Bar, Monopole, Yellow and Cirrus.
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79 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag
Head here for some of the best steaks on Sydney's north shore.
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41 Crown Street, Woolloomooloo
It's all about creative tasting menus at this glam Thai eatery.
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274 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst
Classic south Indian cuisine done with style, flair and a healthy sprinkling of tradition.
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321 Mona Vale Road, Terrey Hills
A resort-style Indian restaurant hidden in Terrey Hills.
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3 Erskineville Road, Newtown
The elegance of old-world India infused with contemporary techniques and regional delicacies
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399 King Street, Newtown
Your Greek favourites with a vegan twist- what's not to love?
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16a George Street, North Strathfield
All the ingredients to make your mouth water!
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{"id":908815,"type":"restaurant","icon":"hamburger","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E80 Campbell Street, Surry Hills\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Pellegrino 2000","description":"Consider your next date night sorted.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pellegrino-2000-italian-restaurant-sydney-supplied--488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pellegrino-2000-italian-restaurant-sydney-supplied-.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/restaurants\/pellegrino-2000","latitude":"-33.8800003","longitude":"151.2098913","address":"80 Campbell Street, Surry Hills","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"places\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.opentable.com.au\/restaurant\/profile\/165665?ref=11160\"\u003E\n Book a Table\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Restaurant","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/restaurants"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pellegrino-2000-italian-restaurant-sydney-supplied-.jpg","alt":"Pellegrino 2000, one of the best restaurants in Sydney."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pellegrino-2000-sydney-supplied-4.jpg","alt":"Pellegrino 2000 - italian restaurant in sydney"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pellegrino-2000-sydney-supplied-2.jpg","alt":"Pellegrino 2000 - italian restaurant in sydney"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pellegrino-2000-italian-restaurant-sydney-supplied-2.jpg","alt":"Pellegrino 2000"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pellegrino-2000-sydney-supplied-3.jpg","alt":"Pellegrino 2000"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pellegrino-2000-sydney-supplied-6-1.jpg","alt":"Pellegrino 2000 - italian restaurant in sydney"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pellegrino-2000-italian-restaurant-sydney-supplied-3.jpg","alt":"Pellegrino 2000"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pellegrino-2000-sydney-supplied-5.jpg","alt":"Pellegrino 2000 - italian restaurant in sydney"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pellegrino-2000-sydney-supplied-.jpg","alt":"Pellegrino 2000 - italian restaurant in sydney"}]}
21 Yurong Street, Darlinghurst
You might just stumble upon a celeb or two when eating at this Aussie dining institution.
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123 Clarence Street, Sydney
A cozy family-run Italian restaurant in Sydney's CBD.
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163 Concord Road, North Strathfield
A favourite with both Australian and Indian cricketers.
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33 Ultimo Road, Haymarket
An elegant alternative to Sydney's more casual Thai dining scene.
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The next time you need a little break from the city, here are five itineraries that are all about peace and quiet.
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53 Burwood Road, Burwood
With recipes over a century year old, your cravings won't be disappointed.
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