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More than 90 years after its founding, this Italian design institution is bringing its signature savoir-faire to a new Sydney flagship.
New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.
This renowned hinterland estate has long been a destination for exceptional dining, but its new luxury lodge gives guests even more reason to stay.
Whether you want a subtle trim or a full-blown transformation, these Sydney hair pros can handle your mane.
Whether you're chasing a city break or a coastal escape, FlixBus has a birthday present for budget-conscious travellers.
A major redesign, suburb-spanning menu and distinctly local drinks list usher in a new era for this harbourside icon.
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NewsThe Specials Board: These Are Sydney's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for November
New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.
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NewsNow Open: A Taste of Sydney's Suburbs and a Fresh Coat of Green Signal a New Era for Opera Bar
A major redesign, suburb-spanning menu and distinctly local drinks list usher in a new era for this harbourside icon.
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NewsThis Ubud Restaurant Is Bringing Bali's Farms and Foraged Ingredients to the Fine-Dining Table, Led by a Michelin-Starred Chef
From heirloom tomatoes to foraged flowers, Syrco BASÈ is reimagining Bali's local produce through a contemporary culinary lens.
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NewsMeet the Chef Bringing a Taste of Mexico to Don Julio Hacienda at the Melbourne Cup Carnival
Mexican-American chef Claudette Zepeda is bringing her contemporary take on Mexican cuisine to Don Julio Hacienda at this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival.
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NewsA No-Fuss Guide to Hosting Your Mates at Home
From setting the mood to sorting out the snacks, here's how to make hosting feel easy this summer.
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NewsNik Sharma and a James Turrell Experience Headline Powerhouse Parramatta's Unmissable Opening Next Weekend
New South Wales’s newest and largest museum is opening with a cultural and culinary party, with a Jannawi Dance Clan performance, Western Sydney chefs cooking Lebanese, Vietnamese and Cantonese food, Priya Ragu live and Es Devlin’s first Australian exhibition.
Latest Openings
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RestaurantLucia Roche Estate
2144 Broke Road, Pokolbin
With a wine list that reads like a trip through Italy, generous Italian plates and an inviting space, there's plenty of reason to plan a trip to Lucia.
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RestaurantBaptiste
8 Baptist Street, Redfern
Baptiste's wine program features approximately 250 French and Australian wines, including rare bottles from the hospo group's own cellar.
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RestaurantVito's
11 Bridge Street, Sydney
With a menu of elevated Italian classics, a 400-label wine list and a design-forward dining room with six-foot chandeliers and gold-leaf tiling, this is one worth dressing up for.
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RestaurantAmé
90 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Head to Darlinghurst to sample Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, and duck downstairs to find a hidden, late-night music room.
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RestaurantDa Mario
Shop 1/36 Morley Ave, Rosebery
Since 2013, Da Mario has served loyal customers traditional Italian dishes, with a strong Neapolitan pizza offering that keeps them coming back for more.
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CafeSonoma Bakery Rose Bay
779 Shop 1 New South Head Road, Rose Bay
Rose Bay's magnificent corner bakery reopens after a refurbishment making it even lighter, brighter and more welcoming.
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BarThe 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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BarCurtains 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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BarThe 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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BarLilly'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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BarBar 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.
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NewsThis Live Rockumentary Is Bringing the Music of Bowie, Prince and George Michael to Sydney
The team behind '27 Club' is heading to City Recital Hall with an eight-piece band and a celebration of the artists we lost in 2016.
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NewsTakashi Murakami Will Present His First Australian Solo Exhibition in the Art Gallery of New South Wales This Summer
Japan's Andy Warhol will be bringing his iconic giant flower sculptures and offbeat takes on traditional art to the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
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NewsCharli XCX Is Putting Her Wardrobe and Stage Looks (Back) on Vinted For Charity
The hyperpop star will doing some vintage shopping of her own.
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NewsWhat to Book at Just For Laughs Sydney 2026
From Greg Davies and Dara Ó Briain to an Opera House Gala and late-night showcases, here’s where to start with Sydney’s spring comedy calendar.
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NewsFrom the Cinema to Your Couch: The New Movies to Buy or Rent This Month
Your next couch-and-popcorn session has a new lineup of films to choose from.
Featured Events
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EventClub Amalfi at Watsons Bay Hotel
Multiple single dates
Watsons Bay Hotel, Watsons Bay
Make Sundays feel a little more European, as this monthly Amalfi-inspired session returns to the harbourfront.
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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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EventBODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026
155 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney
Sydney is getting its first look at BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness this September, with real human specimens, interactive displays and a closer look at how happiness manifests through the human body.
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EventMarrickville Organic Food and Farmers Market
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026
Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville
This popular market has it all, from organic produce and yummy street eats to vintage fashions and pre-loved homewares.
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EventSummi Summi Pop-Up
Fri, 13 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov 2026
300 Oxford Street, Paddington
A label embodying summer dressing is headed to Paddington.
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EventMeadow X ABSOLUT TABASCO Hottest Brunch
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov 2026
Meadow Music Room, Cronulla
Meadow Music Room is hosting a 90-minute bottomless brunch throughout November, with two-course dining, spicy cocktails and live music from its resident artists.
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EventCarriageworks Summer
Sun, 1 Nov 2026 - Sun, 31 Jan 2027
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
An Australian premiere from David Hockney, warehouse sets from Overmono and Armand Van Helden, and a solo performance of Wake in Fright are among the highlights of Carriageworks Summer.
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EventBenson Boone Wanted Man Tour Australia 2026
Fri, 6 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov 2026
Various locations, Sydney
After demand prompted venue upgrades on his last Australian tour, Benson Boone is coming back for nine arena shows across Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
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EventTuro Cheat Codes at Campbells Cove
Sat, 14 Nov, 2026
Campbells Cove, The Rocks
Crack a code and you could spend a week in your dream car, as this free Turo gaming challenge takes over The Rocks for one day only.
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EventMarkets at Glebe
Sat, 21 Nov, 2026
Glebe Public School, Glebe
Glebe's weekly go-to for pre-loved fashion, vinyl records and freshly made limeade.
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EventLeave It to Luigi Bottomless Lunch at 170 Grammi
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026
170 Grammi, Surry Hills
You can get your fill of Roman cuisine every Friday lunchtime, including unlimited carbonara pizza and delectable maritozzi doughnuts.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Wings
Sat, 21 Nov, 2026
Daniel San, Manly
The buckets will keep coming until you can't stomach them, all for $19 per person.
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EventTwo Door Cinema Club at Hordern Pavilion
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Having just announced a second Sydney show, this era-defining indie-dance band will perform their acclaimed debut album in full.
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EventBombie's 'Nothing Set' Dinner Club
Thu, 19 Nov, 2026
Harbord Beach Hotel, Freshwater
Sit back, enjoy the salty sea breeze and leave it up to the chefs at Bombie's to pair your dinner with Doom Juice's wild wines.
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NewsNow Open: Italian Furniture Icon Molteni&C Has Found a New Home Inside This Heritage Surry Hills Building
More than 90 years after its founding, this Italian design institution is bringing its signature savoir-faire to a new Sydney flagship.
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NewsSydney's Best Hair Salons and Barbershops for 2026
Whether you want a subtle trim or a full-blown transformation, these Sydney hair pros can handle your mane.
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NewsThe Best Australian Shoe Brands to Know Right Now
Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.
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NewsCP Picks: Canadian Furniture Brand Cozey Wants You to Actually Use Your Sofas — And Let Your Pets on Them, Too
Cozey’s Edmund Lam explains how the Canadian brand designs for dogs, dinner on the couch and changing your mind.
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NewsThe Mimco Archive Store Is Popping Up in Paddington for One Day Only With Three Decades of Collectable Designs
Entry is by pre-booked timeslot only, with 200 spots across the day.
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NewsP.E Nation Serves Balletcore With Muted Tones and Barre-Inspired Activewear in New Spring Collection
It's fitting for the year of the ballet flat.
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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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NewsThe Best Australian Book Releases to Read This October
This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author.
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GuideFamous Sydney Takeaway Spots to Try Right Now (and What to Order)
Sydney’s food scene has a short attention span — until it finds something really good. These are the takeaway spots that have inspired queues, Instagram posts and repeat visits.
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GuideHonda ZR-V-Approved: The Honda Team's Favourite Spots
The Honda team's own picks across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne: the spots they keep going back to and would probably take you to themselves.
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NewsNow Open: Saddles Mount White, One of the Central Coast's Most Acclaimed Bushland Estates, Has Unveiled a Lavish 20-Suite Retreat
This renowned hinterland estate has long been a destination for exceptional dining, but its new luxury lodge gives guests even more reason to stay.
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NewsThis Just In: Europe's Backpacker Bus Is Celebrating Its First Australian Birthday With East Coast Seats Starting From $10
Whether you're chasing a city break or a coastal escape, FlixBus has a birthday present for budget-conscious travellers.
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NewsInside Bawah Reserve: The Indonesian Island Resort Where Remote Luxury Runs on Solar Power and Desalinated Water
About 300 kilometres from Singapore, Bawah Reserve makes a compelling case for a more considered kind of luxury.
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NewsThis Just In: Contiki Is Entering a New Era, With 76 New or Reimagined Trips That Go Beyond the Party Bus
Best known for its party-friendly European tours, Contiki has 76 new and reimagined trips for a generation with changing travel tastes.
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NewsYou Could Win a Chauffeured Day Out Plus $1K Spending Money to Discover Your Own City
Win a day out in your city for you and a plus-one, with a private driver and $500 each to spend on boutique shopping.
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NewsThis Just In: Airbnb Is Banning Hosts From Making Guests Wash the Dishes and Take Out the Bins
No more stripping beds or scrubbing toilets before checkout, the short-term stay giant is changing its global house rules to make holiday exits easier.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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Baptiste
8 Baptist Street, Redfern
Baptiste's wine program features approximately 250 French and Australian wines, including rare bottles from the hospo group's own cellar.
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Restaurant
Vito's
11 Bridge Street, Sydney
With a menu of elevated Italian classics, a 400-label wine list and a design-forward dining room with six-foot chandeliers and gold-leaf tiling, this is one worth dressing up for.
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Restaurant
Amé
90 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Head to Darlinghurst to sample Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, and duck downstairs to find a hidden, late-night music room.
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CafeThe Naked Baker - Marrickville
23-29 Addison Road, Marrickville
Mortdale's standout bakery-cafe has expanded to Marrickville, with croffles, chorizo eggs and a miso caramel apple turnover on the menu.
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Lucia Roche Estate
2144 Broke Road, Pokolbin
With a wine list that reads like a trip through Italy, generous Italian plates and an inviting space, there's plenty of reason to plan a trip to Lucia.
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