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Now Open: Antica Is the Cosy Italian Diner in North Sydney That's Giving Classic Dishes a Culinary Glow Up
Expect familiar flavours and show-stopping platings, plus a vast menu of Italian wines at this new venue from an award-winning team.
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China's Globally Renowned Tea Brand HEYTEA Has Just Opened Its First Flagship Sydney Store In the CBD
This international tea brand with a focus on real ingredients has expanded its global reach to Sydney for the first time.
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Coming Soon: BeerFest Is Sydney's New Drinks Festival That's Pouring Quality Tipples From Aussie Producers
Following its previous editions in cities around the country, this celebration of local brews and makers will launch its first Sydney fest in 2024.
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Coming Soon: Redfern's The Bat and Ball Hotel Is Opening Its Revamped Digs in August
This Redfern stalwart will be reopening its doors in early August — and it'll host a huge party to celebrate its return to Cleveland Street.
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Five Inner West Pubs to Hit For Good Vibes and Great Feeds On a Night Out
There's a feed for every group and occasion to be found at these Inner West gems.
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Messina's Annual Greatest Hits Drop Is Back for 2024 So You've Got 40 Flavours of Gelato to Stock Up On
This year, the dessert chain will make 20 of them available for preorder, then release 20 more spread across its weekly specials for a month.
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Guide
Five Inner West Pubs to Hit For Good Vibes and Great Feeds On a Night Out
There's a feed for every group and occasion to be found at these Inner West gems.
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Guide
Hola Amigos: Five Latin American and Spanish Restaurants for Cocktails and Comida with Your Mates
Move aside espresso martinis, there's a new coffee cocktail in town — and these venues are shouting the first 43 orders.
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Guide
The Most-Viewed Restaurants in Sydney for 2024 So Far
These are the spots you went looking for so far this year, from stunning harbourside restaurants to hidden Inner West eateries — and lots of pasta, of course.
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Guide
Where to Find the Best Yum Cha in Sydney
It's a truth universally acknowledged that it is impossible to leave yum cha feeling hungry.
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What's Open in Sydney This King's Birthday Long Weekend
Spend the long weekend eating and drinking with friends and family at these top Sydney bars and restaurants.
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Guide
Cheers to the Years: Sydney Small Bars That Have Become Mainstays in the CBD Nightlife
From hidden speakeasies to wine bars, these are the establishments we keep going back to time and time again.
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Guide
The Best Sydney Restaurants to Make a Group Booking
These sprawling Sydney spots are here for you when you're looking to book for a group of ten or more people.
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Guide
Nail That Crucial Third Date with These Memorable Date Night Spots in the CBD
Because there's nothing like a mariachi band to bring a couple closer.
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Guide
The Best Mexican Restaurants in Sydney
Head to Sydney's top Mexican restaurants for seriously good tacos and tamales, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.
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Guide
The 20 Best Pubs in Sydney
Looking for a new local? This selection of classic boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.
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First Look: RAFI Urbnsurf Is the Stylish Diner and Bar Overlooking Sydney's Manmade Surfing Lagoon
The second of Applejack Hospitality's two eateries at NSW's only artificial surf park is bringing sophisticated seafood and sustainable cocktails to Homebush.
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Hola Amigos: Five Latin American and Spanish Restaurants for Cocktails and Comida with Your Mates
Move aside espresso martinis, there's a new coffee cocktail in town — and these venues are shouting the first 43 orders.
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Coming Soon: Song Bird, the Huge New Modern Cantonese Diner by Neil Perry, Is Opening in August
The famed chef’s three-level Chinese eatery will be his third venue in Double Bay, with a new underground bar also on the way.
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Harajuku Gyoza Has Given Its Coveted Japanese Air Cheesecakes a Super-Photogenic Mont Blanc Spin
For its latest mashup, the chain has combined two viral desserts into one dish, which comes in strawberry and matcha flavours.
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Now Open: Superfreak Is Marrickville's New All-Day Eatery From Two of the Minds Behind Soulmate and Splash Coffee
This ambitious new venture centred around nourishing meals for health-conscious diners has set up shop in the heart of Marrickville.
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Huge News for Sydney's Hospitality Scene: The Maybe Group Has Ended Its Partnership with PUBLIC
After just over a year spent working together, Vince Lombardo and Stefano Catino have officially parted ways with Jon Adgemis.
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Restaurant
Balcon by Tapavino
17 Bligh Street, Sydney
Imbibe in Spanish wine and tapas in the heart of the Harbour City.
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Restaurant
Paripé
26 Kensington Street, Chippendale
Experience a slice of Spain in Chippendale's bustling international culinary hub.
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Bar
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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Restaurant
Santa 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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Restaurant
Casa 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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Bar
Barrio Cellar
Basement, 58 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Some of Sydney's best tequila and mezcal cocktails await at the Barrio Chino team's basement bar.
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Restaurant
First Drop Cafe Marrickville
76A Edinburgh Road, Marrickville
Marrickville has welcomed an inner city stalwart into the fold.
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Bar
North Bondi RSL Club
120 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi
Either spend a long sunny day out on the terrace or head inside to eat, drink and watch the footy with a bunch of rowdy sports lovers.
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Feature
How to Sip and Sample Your Way Through Barangaroo House
This ambitious three-tiered venue features a public bar, cosy vinyl bar and picturesque rooftop spot overlooking the harbour.
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News
Coming Soon: Olympus Is Surry Hills' New Greek Garden Diner From the Team Behind Potts Point's The Apollo
The latest addition to Jonathan Barthelmess' restaurant portfolio will bring the hospitality of a Greek village to a major new hospo hub.
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News
Now Open: Tokyo Lamington Has Quietly Opened a Brand-New Bakery Concept in the Heart of Marrickville
The new location has the delicious cubes with surprising flavours you know and love, plus a whole new range of baked delights.
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News
Now Open: Tommy Panini Is Brookvale's New Italian Sandwich Bar From Mariah Carey's Former Private Chef
If a generously loaded sandwich made from folded pizza dough sounds like your idea of a good time, Brookvale is beckoning.
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News
Good Times Abound with the Arrival of Comedor — a Love Letter to Mexican Cuisine in Newtown
This Australia Street newcomer dishes up modern Mexican fare that draws from chef Alejandro Huerta's roots and experience working at some of the world's best restaurants.
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News
First Look: The Four-Venue Hospitality Precinct in Sofitel Sydney Wentworth's Multimillion-Dollar Renovation Has Been Revealed
Two bars and two restaurants will make the reimagined hotel one of the hottest dining destinations in the city when it opens later this year.
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Event
CollectFest Sydney
Sat, 30 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug 2025
ICC Sydney, Sydney
Marvel at some epic collections (or add to your own) at this huge convention.
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Event
Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE
Fri, 9 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug 2024
The Calyx, Sydney
15 fresh floral mannequins inspired by different international destinations are blooming in The Calyx this August.
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Event
FFWD Festival
Thu, 1 Aug - Sun, 4 Aug 2024
Machine Hall Precinct, Sydney
Fashion, food and festival vibes combine at this four-day event celebrating world-class clothing design and top-of-class Australian hospitality.
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Event
Chefs of the House
Thu, 1 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug 2024
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Let four of Australia's top chefs take you on an immersive journey into the culinary philosophies that underpin the hospitality offerings at the nation's most famous building.
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Event
History of House — Sydney Fringe Festival
Fri, 30 Aug - Sun, 29 Sep 2024
Sydney Spiegeltent, Moore Park
The world's leading gospel choir returns to Sydney with a toe-tapping tour through the history of dance music.
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Event
Korean Film Festival in Australia
Thu, 22 Aug - Tue, 27 Aug 2024
Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney
Get your Korean cinema fix with six days of top-notch films at Event Cinemas George Street, including a serial-killer thriller, a couple of rom-coms and an ode to dogs.
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Event
$1 Ramen at Motto Motto Sydney Plaza
Sat, 27 Jul, 2024
Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen - Sydney Central Plaza, Sydney
Head to Pitt Street Mall this weekend to score a cozzie-livs-defying deal from this rapidly growing Japanese chain.
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Event
Queer Screen Film Fest
Wed, 28 Aug - Sun, 1 Sep 2024
Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney
This LGBTQIA+ film festival is back for 2024 with a five-day in-person program featuring flicjs with Elliot Page, Evan Rachel Wood and Keiynan Lonsdale.
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Event
'Home Alone' Live in Concert
Fri, 6 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec 2024
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
A classic Christmas tale brought to the stage by Australia's leading orchestra.
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Event
Sydney Fringe Festival
Sun, 1 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Get ready to spend September hitting up four precincts, 12 hubs and 400-plus events when this arts festival takes over the city.
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Guide
The Most-Viewed Bars in Sydney for 2024 So Far
Beloved drinking holes, new brewery bars and a whole lot of rooftops — they’ve all grabbed your attention this year.
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Guide
The Most-Viewed Restaurants in Sydney for 2024 So Far
These are the spots you went looking for so far this year, from stunning harbourside restaurants to hidden Inner West eateries — and lots of pasta, of course.
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Guide
The Most-Viewed Cafes in Sydney for 2024 So Far
Revamped inner-city favourites, new spots from local stalwarts and bakeries that had you lining up around the corner — these all made the list of your most clicked-on cafes for 2024.
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News
The Best Advice Ever: Rosheen Kaul on Supporting Young Chefs, the Future of Australian Cuisine and Being a Sponge for Knowledge
We spoke with Rosheen Kaul about writing her next cookbook, collaborating with other chefs and judging 2024's upcoming S.Pellegrino Young Chef of the Year Academy competition.
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News
Now Open: Madam Ji Is the Contemporary Indian Joint Adding Spice to Darlinghurst's Dining Scene
Classic dishes and boundary-pushing fusions are on the menu at a restaurant inspired by the "resilience and freedom" of women in Indian culture.
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News
The Best Advice Ever: Tarts Anon's Gareth Whitton and Koko Black's Remco Brigou on the Value of Collaboration
When a top chocolatier and pastry chef come together, magic happens — and this pair told us all about it.
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First Look: North Sydney's Vibrant Hospo Hub Is Ready to Welcome Its First Guests at Four All-New Venues
The four flagship venues of the newly minted dining destination will be overseen by top Sydney chef Rhys Connell.
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Coming Soon: Celebrity Chef Manu Feildel Is Launching a New Bistro in a Historic Inner West Pub
At the TV personality's charming new bistro, guests can expect rustic French fare in a dining room that could have been plucked from the streets of Paris.
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KFC's Latest Pop-Up Will Get You Celebrating a Chicken-Filled Midyear Christmas in the Blue Mountains
At the Colonel's Lodge, you'll spend two nights in a wood-panelled mansion with unlimited KFC Christmas spreads to feast on.
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Coming Soon: Monopole Is Relaunching as a Fine French Restaurant with a New-Look Dining Room
After 12 years in the upper echelons of Sydney's dining scene, Brent Savage and Nick Hildebrandt's CBD fine-diner is entering a new era.
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Guide
The Best (and Cosiest) Bars and Pubs with Fireplaces in Sydney
Warm up over fireside beers, whisky cocktails and gravy-covered roasts.
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News
Sammy Junior Is the Latest Venue to Close in Sydney as the City's Hospitality Crisis Continues to Deepen
A string of hospitality closures in recent months has claimed major Sydney stalwarts, recent openings and celeb-backed ventures alike.
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"If These Walls Could Talk...": We Chatted to the Owner of VASCO to Hear the Secret to Controlling Chaos For Over a Decade
Sydneysiders love a venue with character — Sid Chand shares what makes his Surry Hills joint and its brand new Newtown sibling so special.
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Feature
Lost In The Laneways
Uncover unique watering holes and eateries tucked down some of Sydney's best laneways.
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News
Sour and Sweet: Everything You Need to Know about Amaretto Sour
Celebrate golden hour with a classic cocktail made best with an Italian liqueur.
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News
Chef Motokichi Yukimura From Kyoto's Kichi Kichi Is Bringing His Viral Omurice Back to Australia
This is the second time in 2024 that the Japanese chef is hitting Sydney and Brisbane to whip up his specialty dish.
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News
Colombo Social's New Mum Cha Series Is Inviting Top Aussie Chefs to Cook Alongside Their Mothers
There will be a new mother-son takeover of the Sri Lankan diner's kitchen every month, serving up an intimate one-off ten-course lunch.
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News
Now Open: Hang 10 Is the New Craft Distillery Transforming Old Bread Into Boutique Spirits on the Northern Beaches
From the oven to the glass, this pioneering process is combatting food waste in a uniquely local way.
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News
Not-So-Sweet News: Sydney Favourite Donut Papi Is Closing After a Nine-Year Tenure
Marrickville's crowd-favourite doughnut spot is bidding farewell — and to honour its nine-year-long service, it'll be bringing back its greatest hits.
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Now Open: 170 Grammi Is the Roman-Style Pizzeria From the Via Napoli Crew That's Dishing Up Carbonara Pizza in Surry Hills
Even when you're not in Rome, you can do as the Romans do thanks to the latest game-changing venue from Sydney's OG pizza pioneer.
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Josh Niland's Latest Cookbook Has Won One of the Top Gongs at the 2024 James Beard Awards
Chinese Australian food writer Hetty Lui McKinnon was also named among this year's top cookbook authors, illustrators, designers and food journalists.
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Just In: Castlereigh Street's Late-Night Asian Eatery Hey Chú Is the Latest Sydney Spot That's Closing Its Doors
You'll no longer be able to "pay your uncle a visit" at this Castlereigh spot, which is shutting its doors before the week is out.
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Coming Soon: ATTENZIONE! Food and Wine Is the Lively New Neighbourhood Bistro From a Fabbrica and Ragazzi Part-Owner
Expect full-bodied drops, snackable street eats, delicious pastas and classic antipasti from this vibrant diner backed by some impressive hospitality expertise.
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Wine and Dine Your Way Through Winter at These Must-Try Lake Macquarie Restaurants
Taste your way across one of the largest lakes in the Southern Hemisphere with this locally curated foodie guide.
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