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Sydney's Most Memorable Dishes, According to Chef Andrew Minutillo — Who Specialises in Weird and Wild

The Creator of George Street RSL and dinner party extraordinaire introduces us to his favourite off the beaten track restaurants around Sydney.

Restaurant

Manly Fish & Chips

This nostalgic shack by the Felons crew dishes up fish and chips, prawn rolls and RTDs on Manly Wharf.

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This Just In: The Best Pools in Sydney Are Up for Rent This Summer With Hourly Rates Starting From $25

Think Airbnb, but for pools.

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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This New Year's Eve

See out the last night of 2025 with a decadent feast, a harbourfront extravaganza or a cocktail soiree.

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Australia's Consumer Watchdog Is Suing HelloFresh and Youfoodz Over Alleged Subscription Traps That Affected Thousands

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accused the popular food delivery services of misleading cancellation policies and subscription charges.

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CP Picks: The Editor's Gift Guide —What the CP Team Is Giving (and Hoping to Receive)

Consider this your shortcut to better gifting: the CP team’s personal picks across every pillar — practical, design-led, and all thoroughly vetted.

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Sydney's Most Memorable Dishes, According to Chef Andrew Minutillo — Who Specialises in Weird and Wild

The Creator of George Street RSL and dinner party extraordinaire introduces us to his favourite off the beaten track restaurants around Sydney.

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Pierogi and Vodka: The Polish Club Offers a Taste of Europe in the Heart of Ashfield

Two years after its redevelopment, the Polish Club is redefining what a community club can look like.

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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This New Year's Eve

See out the last night of 2025 with a decadent feast, a harbourfront extravaganza or a cocktail soiree.

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Wingstop Is Opening Its Second Australian Store in Penrith With Free Wings and Exclusive Merch for Early Visitors

From Eastern Suburbs to Outer West, Wingstop is expanding its sauce-drenched domain across Sydney's chicken scene.

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The Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney You Need to Visit

Discover your next dining obsession with our cheat sheet to the best new venues in town.

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From Mango Matcha to Coffees: Here Are the Drink Trends Defining the Summer Season

From glazed doughnuts to ube matcha, we reveal the drinks you're about to see everywhere this summer.

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Latest Openings

Restaurant
Manly Fish & Chips

East Esplanade, Manly

This nostalgic shack by the Felons crew dishes up fish and chips, prawn rolls and RTDs on Manly Wharf.
Restaurant
Osteria Luna

68 King Street, Sydney

A moody underground osteria serving Italian classics with a touch of red-sauce swagger.
Restaurant
Aambra

518A Old South Head Road, Rose Bay

Housed inside a heritage-listed former church, this Rose Bay restaurant serves refined, flame-kissed Levantine fare.
Restaurant
KODA Sydney

20 Curtin Place, Sydney

This high-energy, Japanese-influenced grill in the former Monopole site slings lasagne gyoza, caviar chicken tenders and robata-fired seafood.
Restaurant
Flaminia

61 Macquarie Street, Sydney

Giovanni Pilu's long-awaited follow-up to his celebrated Freshwater restaurant celebrates the great port cities of Italy.
Restaurant
Grill Americano

1 Chifley Square, Sydney

Melbourne restaurateur Chris Lucas' celebrated Venetian-inspired steakhouse has landed in a historic Sydney location.
Bar
FOLIO

22 Hickson Road, Millers Point

This dramatic bar and supper club brings buzzy late-night energy — and tableside martinis — to Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.

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Bar
Acapulco El Vista

61 Macquarie Street, Sydney

The Maybe Group and Giovanni Pilu's 1960s Acapulco-inspired lounge brings easygoing cocktails and coastal Latin fare to a prime harbourside location.
Bar
The Mulwray

1 Oxford Street, Paddington

This intimate 50-seater channels the moody elegance of its film noir namesake with pitch-perfect classics and snacks by Mitch Orr.
Bar
Pavilion 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.
Bar
The 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.
Bar
Herbs Taverne

213 Clarence Street, Sydney

This sixth MUCHO Group venue fuses a mishmash of influences, from Renaissance paintings to New York indie nostalgia.

Arts & Entertainment

Love Arts & Entertainment experiences? Navigate the best venues and events near you picked by our expert curators at Concrete Playground.

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Biennale of Sydney 2026 Explores Hidden Histories With 53 Artists and a Stellar Performance Lineup – Here's What We Know (So Far)

Expect a weekly after-dark arts festival at a former industrial site, creative workshops and walking tours in Redfern and installations at four major cultural venues.

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Champion the Tunes Shaping a Sustainable Culture by Voting for the Next Winner of the $20,000 Environmental Music Prize

Get behind the artists pushing climatic conversations forward, with tracks from King Stingray, Angie McMahon and DOBBY making the final cut.

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Drinks on Us: We're Giving Away 100 Tickets to an Exclusive Pre-Festival Party in a Laneway

Yourself and three mates could be in with a chance to win a festival pre-party experience at Since I Left You.

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Spotify Is Taking Over Four Locations in Sydney With Giveaways and Artist Celebrations for Wrapped Day 2025

Once you've posted your listening habits onto social media, go check out one of these events to celebrate Wrapped Day in person.

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Sydney's Summer Cultural Calendar Is Packed — Lock In Tickets to These Must-See Shows and Exhibitions

Blockbuster musicals, bold new exhibitions and colourful citywide festivals are just some of the cultural highlights landing in Sydney this summer — here's how to make the most of them.

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The 'Stranger Things' Travel Guide: Real-World Places in Australia That Look Straight Out of Hawkins

From eerie small towns to American-inspired city diners, here's your guide to Hawkins before Stranger Things 5 drops.

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Featured Events

Event
Royal Otis x Salomon Secret Bondi Gig

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025
Secret Location in Bondi

Live in the moment, as this indie pop duo is about to light up a secret, phone-free Bondi stage, bringing the tunes and the shoes to match.

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Event
Operation Sickie at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre

Multiple single dates
The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, Marrickville

It's every Australians right to chuck a sickie, so let this Marrickville boozer reward you with big discounts on six occasions this summer.

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Event
Leave It to Luigi Bottomless Lunch at 170 Grammi

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025
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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Event
Stargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025
Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls

Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.

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Keys Gone Wild at Bungalow 8

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025
Bungalow 8, Sydney

Relish unfiltered chaos at this weekly Friday-night session, which is filled with piano-powered sing-alongs and non-stop song requests.
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Dom Dolla at Allianz Stadium

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025
Allianz Stadium, Moore Park

He's played Coachella, Lollapalooza, Wildlands, Spilt Milk, Madison Square Garden and more — and now he's doing his first-ever Australian stadium show.

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Event
Free Lunch for Year 12s at Nandos

Multiple single dates
Various venues across Australia

Say goodbye to high school forever with a free chicken and chips meal when you receive your results.
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Carriageworks Farmers Market

Sat, 20 Dec, 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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Markets at Glebe

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025
Glebe Public School, Glebe

Glebe's weekly go-to for pre-loved fashion, vinyl records and freshly made limeade.
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Bottomless Lunch at 20 Chapel

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025
20 Chapel, Marrickville

Every Saturday from midday, you can book in for endless prosecco, wine and beer while working your way through an irresistible set menu.

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$1 Croissants at Loulou Milsons Point

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025
Loulou Bistro, Boulangerie & Traiteur, Milsons Point

This North Shore three-in-one French eatery is celebrating its fourth birthday by offering its signature sourdough croissant for an unbeatable price.
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Kings 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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Bottomless Bao at Easy Tiger

Wed, 24 Dec, 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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Half-Price Curries at Island Radio

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025
Island Radio, Redfern

Feast on wagyu rendang with toasted coconut, yellow rock flathead curry with crispy shallot, or pork and prawn wonton laksa at a wallet-friendly price.

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CTRL Room at Little Cooler

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025
LITTLE COOLER, Sydney

Start the end of your week with a bang at these weekly late-night DJ lineups.
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Music Trivia at Baptist Street Rec Club

Tue, 23 Dec, 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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Bottomless Dumplings at Little Pearl

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025
Little Pearl, Manly

Find out how many dumplings you can handle in 90 minutes while overlooking Manly Beach.

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This Just In: IKEA Is Dropping A Whimsical Collection in Collaboration With Swedish Designer Teklan

Add to wishlist: IKEA Bluetooth speakers reimagined as colourful lamps and statement home decor.

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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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Four 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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This 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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CP 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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Fashion-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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Eleven 2025 Golden Globe-Winning Films and TV Shows That You Can (and Should) Watch Right Now

Make a cinema or couch date with a freshly minted Golden Globe-winner — here's what you can watch right away, and where.
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These are the spots you went looking for this year, from dazzling hawker markets to Japanese dining hubs — and lots of pasta, of course.

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Cockatoo Island Is a City Getaway with a Difference and We're Giving Away a Deluxe Camping Package to Prove It

This Sydney spot offers rich history, a range of accommodation options, and unrivalled views.

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This Just In: The Best Pools in Sydney Are Up for Rent This Summer With Hourly Rates Starting From $25

Think Airbnb, but for pools.

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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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Arcadia Liquors

7 Cope Street, Redfern

A fairy light-lit small bar with a sweet little courtyard out the back.
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The Woodstock Hotel

Cnr Woodstock Avenue & Duke Street, Rooty Hill

Western Sydney's much-loved Carousel Inn has been reborn as The Woodstock, a 600-seat destination with a family-friendly bistro, buzzing sports bar, outdoor garden and playground.
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170 Grammi

428 Crown Street, Surry Hills

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District Eatery

10 Monash Road, Gladesville

Returning to where it all started, this brother-sister duo's new cafe elevates Aussie-inspired breakfast and lunch cuisine with the help of a former AALIA chef.