Now open in SOOT's former digs, this new Asian restaurant is Matkim's cooler, younger sibling venue, starring a laidback approach to Japanese cuisine and groovy 80s tunes.
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El Primo Sanchez and Maybe Sammy are the only Australian bars to make the initial picks from this new bar recognition system, which gives pins — not stars — to top watering holes.
The event's big names will play The Tank, a Second World War oil tank that’s been turned into a performance and art venue.
Rosebery Engine Yards will welcome the main Harbour City outpost for the Melbourne-born bakery chain — and a Metro Martin Place venue is still on the way, too.
Stretch your way through free yoga classes, catch an Oscar-nominated animated gem, or cosy up with some melted raclette and bold wines in Chippendale.
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NewsNow Open: Astro Is the New Barangaroo Restaurant That's Fusing Tokyo's Izakayas with Seoul's BBQ Joints
Now open in SOOT's former digs, this new Asian restaurant is Matkim's cooler, younger sibling venue, starring a laidback approach to Japanese cuisine and groovy 80s tunes.
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NewsTwo Sydney Cocktail Bars Have Been Named Among the World's Best in The Pinnacle Guide's First-Ever Picks
El Primo Sanchez and Maybe Sammy are the only Australian bars to make the initial picks from this new bar recognition system, which gives pins — not stars — to top watering holes.
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NewsComing Soon: Lune Croissanterie's Flagship Sydney Store Will Start Slinging Pastries in Rosebery in 2024
Rosebery Engine Yards will welcome the main Harbour City outpost for the Melbourne-born bakery chain — and a Metro Martin Place venue is still on the way, too.
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NewsNow Open: PIER Dining Is the New Seafood-Forward Spot Inside Iconic Harbourfront Hotel Pier One
Pier One has revamped its dining offering, now boasting an approachable openair venue with stunning views and a seafood-starring selection.
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NewsButter Ramen Club Has Made Its Delicious Return for 2024 — and It's Here for a Six-Month Stint
Attention all ramen lovers — Butter's 2024 ramen guest chef series stars hospo talent from RAFI, Rising Sun Workshop, Bella Brutta and more.
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NewsNow Open: The Chippendale Hotel Has Officially Relaunched with a Completely Vegan Offering
This Sydney stalwart hopes to become a go-to for all members of the community, with a breakout space and breezy courtyard among its newest additions.
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RestaurantBar Infinita
10 Saint Johns Avenue, Gordon
An Italian restaurant in Gordon churning out woodfired steaks, handmade pasta and next-level antipasti.
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BarKahii Kissaten
364 Kent Street, Sydney
Start your day with matcha and croissants and end it with wine and oysters — all at this inner-city spot.
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RestaurantSanta Catarina
152-156 Clarence Street, Sydney
A Oaxacan restaurant with an outrageous mezcal collection hidden away in Sydney's YCK Laneway precinct.
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RestaurantKuro
368 Kent Street, Sydney
A hatted Japanese bar and restaurant inside a historic CBD sandstone building.
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RestaurantLuna Lu
7-27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks
Experience elevated Asian fusion farm-to-table at this modern restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour.
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RestaurantIzgara
215 Clarence Street, Sydney
Lively wine bar energy meats elevated Turkish street eats at this CBD eatery for post-work dates or a lively gathering with your crew.
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Kahii Kissaten
364 Kent Street, Sydney
Start your day with matcha and croissants and end it with wine and oysters — all at this inner-city spot.
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BarNow & Then
222 Clarence Street, Sydney
Pét-nats and sage-infused spritzes meet shandys and sherry cobblers at this intimate subterranean spot.
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BarThe Lodge Bar
415 Darling Street, Balmain
Check in at one of Balmain's longest-standing cocktail and wine bars.
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BarRandy's Wine
50 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach
This sandwich spot turned wine bar from the crew behind Bar Elvina is dedicated to interesting vino and snacky plates to pair — plus, there's still a few top sambos.
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NewsAndré 3000, Kim Gordon, Genesis Owusu and Tkay Maidza Are Headlining AGNSW's Volume Music Series for 2024
The event's big names will play The Tank, a Second World War oil tank that’s been turned into a performance and art venue.
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NewsSXSW Sydney Has Dropped the First Lineup of Speakers, Musicians, Films and Games for 2024's Festival
Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg, TikTok marketing head Sofia Hernandez, Courtney Act, Nakkiah Lui, Hamish Blake, 'Heartbreak High' star Ayesha Madon: they're all on the bill.
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News'In the Heights' Is the Next Tony-Winning Hit Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda That's Coming to Australia
Sydney Opera House will turn into Washington Heights to host a six-week season of the Broadway smash in July and August.
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NewsThe Jedi Are Under Threat in the New Trailer for 'Star Wars' Murder-Mystery Series 'The Acolyte'
A crime spree, a new masked villain, sinister forces all round: that's all in the latest small-screen effort from a galaxy far, far away.
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NewsThe Bloody Full Trailer for 'The Boys' Season Four Is Here Ahead of the Superhero Satire's June Return
The new sneak peek at the caped-crusader hit contemplates the reasons that its characters, good and evil, keep turning to violence.
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NewsLeading Australia's Latest Compelling Whodunnit with a Stunning Setting: Leah Purcell Chats 'High Country'
This rural-noir standout sends one of the country's acting greats to Victoria's alpine region — and Purcell jumped at the chance to play a part specifically written for her.
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EventBeers and Bangers Laneway Party
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Grafton Lane, Chippendale
The Kyiv Social crew is partnering with LP's Quality Meats and Young Henrys to host monthly community-minded laneway parties that give back.
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EventRamses & the Gold of the Pharaohs
Saturday, November 18, 2023 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Australian Museum, Darlinghurst
Explore the life of one of Egypt's longest reigning rulers at this exhibition exclusive to the Australian Museum.
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EventTidal Kin: Stories from the Pacific
Saturday, October 7, 2023 - Monday, October 7, 2024
Chau Chak Wing Museum, Camperdown
The new free exhibit showcases a largely overlooked period of history through a mix of visual markers and audio recordings.
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EventA Blueprint for Ruins
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - Sunday, May 12, 2024
White Rabbit Gallery, Chippendale
White Rabbit Gallery's latest stunning exhibition explores forgotten humanity in hyper-modern cities.
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EventBottomless Bao at TIVA
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Tiva, Sydney
This underground lounge in Sydney's CBD is hosting a weekly night of bottomless bao and prawn crackers every Wednesday.
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EventFree Yoga Classes at Sorry Thanks I Love You
Wednesday, May 8 - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Sorry Thanks I Love You, Sydney
Stretch away your stresses with a free evening yoga class and herbal tea at the innovative retail space.
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EventMother's Day High Tea: Done A Little Different
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Unexpected Guest Distillery, Marrickville
Spoil mum with an unconventional boozy high tea starring Bourke Street Bakery goods and Unexpected Guest gin-infused cocktails at the distillery's Marrickville locale.
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EventKubrick: A Complete Retrospective
Thursday, April 18, 2024, Thursday, April 25, 2024, Thursday, May 2, 2024 and
Ritz Cinema, Randwick
This cinematic celebration of a movie master is screening all 13 of the filmmaker's features, starting with 'Fear and Desire' and ending with 'Eyes Wide Shut'.
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EventMarkets at Glebe
Saturday, May 11, 2024
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
Saturday, January 13, 2018, Sunday, January 14, 2018, Sunday, January 21, 2018 and Sunday, January 28, 2018
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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EventGreen Square Markets
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Green Square Library, Zetland
Fresh produce, baked goods and artisan delights are coming to Green Square every Saturday.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Wings
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Daniel San, Manly
The buckets will keep coming until you can't stomach them, all for $19 per person.
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EventBarnardos Art Show
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Cell Block Theatre, National Art School, Darlinghurst
Barnardos Australia's inaugural art show is the exhibition that gives back, with all proceeds going towards bettering the lives of Aussie kids.
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EventFree Katsu Sandos at Rekodo Katsu Kanteen
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Barangaroo House, Barangaroo
Stop by to snag one of 100 sweet potato, prawn or chicken katsu sandos at Barangaroo House.
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EventMCA Artbar: Tomorrow – 20 Minutes Into the Future
Friday, May 17, 2024
MCA, Sydney
The late-night takeover of the Museum of Contemporary Art returns for autumn.
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EventBeer Footy Food Festival 2024 Series
Sunday, May 19, 2024 and Saturday, July 27, 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
The beloved Beer Footy Food Festival is expanding this year, with two days of festivities in North Sydney before it returns to Henson Park.
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NewsWinter Wardrobe, Sorted: Aldi's Massive Snow Gear Sale Is Back for 2024 with Nothing Over $100
Making a beeline to the middle aisle to rug up has become an Aussie tradition, and this year's sale includes everything from gloves to thermoboots.
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NewsHere's the Plan for Powerhouse Ultimo's Redesign, Including Four Exhibition Halls and a 2000-Square-Metre Courtyard
The Boiler House, Turbine Hall, Switch House and Ultimo Post Office buildings will be transformed to create a quartet of flexible spaces that can host huge exhibitions.
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NewsChic Digs Alert: The Australian Interior Design Awards Have Unveiled 2024's Shortlisted Bars, Restaurants and Homes
If you're looking for stunning hospitality, residential, workplace, retail and public settings around Australia, here's where you'll find them.
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NewsKmart Has Teamed Up with Dharug and Darkinjung Artist Kyralee Shields on a New Homewares Range
The latest collection in the department store's First Nations program includes bedding, candles, servingware, candles, wall art and more.
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NewsALDI Is Launching Its First-Ever Streetwear Collection — and Everything Costs Less Than $20
You can literally wear your love for the discount supermarket on your sleeves (and legs, feet and head) thanks to this 23-item range.
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NewsA Neighbourhood Guide to Avalon with Claire Perini, Owner of the Suburb's Most Gorgeous Design Store
The owner of Composition design studio shares her favourite spots to dine, drink, shop and experience nature in Avalon Beach.
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GuideFive World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar
Check out the serious sporting events happening in the state.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
Stretch your way through free yoga classes, catch an Oscar-nominated animated gem, or cosy up with some melted raclette and bold wines in Chippendale.
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NewsEurovision Alert: Here's When and Where 2024's Song Contest Is Unleashing Its Europop Marvels
Electric Fields are representing Australia with 'One Milkali (One Blood)', which features the language Yankunytjatjara from the Anangu peoples.
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GuideNews You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Sydney This Week
Here's all of the restaurant openings, tour announcements and city news that caught our attention over the last seven days.
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Five World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar
Check out the serious sporting events happening in the state.
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NewsSouth Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula Is Set to Score a Massive Surf Park with 35 Villas So You Can Stay Onsite
The seaside town of Aldinga will become home to The Break Surf & Stay, a $100-million facility set back from the coast with an 11,700-square-metre surf lagoon.
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News2024's Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Across Australia's Skies This Month (and Peaking This Weekend)
This spectacular starry event is back for another year — here's how you can get a glimpse, and when is best to watch the skies.
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NewsFrom the 'Up' House to Prince's 'Purple Rain' Mansion, Airbnb's New Icons Listings Go Big on Pop Culture-Themed Stays
Thanks to the first 11 listings, you can also step inside 'X-Men ’97', sleep in the 'Inside Out 2' headquarters and be hosted by Doja Cat.
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GuideSix of the Best Natural Hot Springs and Spas in Victoria to Visit When You Need Some R&R
Make the pilgrimage to one of Victoria's best natural hot springs and spas for some well-deserved rest.
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NewsQueensland's First Kimpton Hotel Is Opening in Brisbane with a Stunning Infinity Pool Overlooking the River
Set to open in 2028, the Teneriffe spot will feature 155 rooms and suites, a signature restaurant and bar that can seat at least 200, and an openair garden terrace bar.
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RestaurantLondres 126
8 Loftus Street, Sydney
This lavish Mexican restaurant comes from the team behind Sonora and Carbon.
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RestaurantSt Siandra
Parriwi Road, Mosman
The Spit's newest waterfront venue brings the Mediterranean to you with flavourful dishes and beachfront views.
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RestaurantMisc. Parramatta
Byrnes Avenue, Parramatta
Misc is Parramatta Park's sleek Mediterranean-style brunch venue from Jad Nehmetallah and Joel Bennetts.
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RestaurantValentinas
132 Livingstone Road, Marrickville
The charm of heartland American diners meets the best of Australian cafe culture at this much-hype Marrickville spot.
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RestaurantCasa Esquina
79 Elliott Street, Balmain
Courtyard cocktails and exceptional grilled cuts are the star of the show at Balmain's sophisticated but lively Argentinian-inspired restaurant.
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