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NewsHow a Melbourne Hospo Veteran Opened the Bistro of His Dreams in Box Hill
Hospitality veteran, Sam Hatherley saw a gap in his suburb of Box Hill and turned it into a cafe-cum-bistro.
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NewsGABS Hits Pause: Australia's Biggest Beer Festival Takes a Breather Ahead of a 2027 Return
Following a takeover from the Schwartz Family Company, this much-loved beer festival will brew up some fresh ideas before it returns in a year's time.
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NewsThese Venues Serve Up Some of Sydney's Most Unique Margaritas, and They Have One Ingredient in Common
The Mexican cocktail is a staple on bar menus, but here are some true standouts.
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NewsWe Asked Australian Hospitality Owners What They Think the Future of Nightlife Will Look Like
"Netflix will still be there when you get home."
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NewsThis Just in: Matt Moran Launches Proper Burgers, Bringing His Philosophy of 'Simple Food, Done Properly' to a Soft Milk Bun This Summer
On the menu, classic burgers, snacks and sides are all designed to reflect Moran's commitment to top-quality produce.
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NewsHospitality Legends on Where They Head After Their Shift
"It has music loud enough to reset your brain and cocktails good enough to make you forget how tired you are."
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NewsThe Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Spoil the paternal figure in your life with a memorable Father's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.
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GuideThe 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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GuideWhere to Find the Best Steak in Sydney
From dry-aged cuts to highly marbled wagyu — we've got no beef with this list of the best places to slice into a juicy, perfectly seared and expertly rested steak.
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NewsThe Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Mum This Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Spoil the leading lady in your life with a memorable Mother's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.
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NewsTen Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Sydney
Have your very own adult Easter hunt this year, running around the city to find the best hot cross buns and Easter eggs.
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GuideThe Best Sydney Restaurants for an Excellent Lunar New Year Feast
These are the best restaurants in Sydney celebrating the Year of the Snake this Lunar New Year.
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GuideThe Best Italian Restaurants in Sydney
Find where you'll be carb-loading next in Sydney — whether it's in the form of pasta, pizza or panzanella.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Sydney
Whether you like your scoops creamy, salty, deep-fried or vegan, you can find them here.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Pizza in Sydney
From pepperoni-topped slices to vegan rounds, if it's pizza you're craving, we've got you covered.
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GuideThe Most Popular Restaurants in Sydney for 2024
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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NewsThe Specials Board: These Are Sydney's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for December
New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.
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NewsMessina Is Serving Its First-Ever Breakfast Gelato, Combining Honey Ice Cream with Brookfarm's Toasted Macadamia Muesli
Creamy yet crunchy, this limited-edition brekkie-inspired scoop is both the ideal sweet start to the day or late-night treat.
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NewsSydney Seafood School Has Unveiled Its New Look and Upgraded Offering for 2026
Guests have new gadgets, a dedicated oyster bar, stunning views and brand new classes to look forward to at the culinary institute in 2026.
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NewsThis Just in: You Can Now Use Your Favourite Take-Out App to Book Exclusive Tables at Otherwise Fully-Booked Restaurants
This innovative new feature means that your go-to app for dining in can now be used for dining out.
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NewsNow Open: Sweethearts Terraza Is the Potts Point Hotel's New Rooftop Hangout, Serving Yucatan Cuisine and Spice-Forward Cocktails
Mexico's coastline comes to Sydney, as this reimagined rooftop now serves contemporary cuisine and innovative cocktails above Kings Cross.
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NewsST. ALi Is Helping You Stuff Stockings and Enjoy a Cracking Brew This Christmas with Its Festive Nutcracker Blend
This annual Christmas blend has no interest in subtlety, offering strong festive notes that'll impress your coffee-loving friends and family.
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RestaurantFlaminia
61 Macquarie Street, Sydney
Giovanni Pilu's long-awaited follow-up to his celebrated Freshwater restaurant celebrates the great port cities of Italy.
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RestaurantGrill Americano
1 Chifley Square, Sydney
Melbourne restaurateur Chris Lucas' celebrated Venetian-inspired steakhouse has landed in a historic Sydney location.
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RestaurantRick Stein at Coogee Beach
242 Arden Street, Coogee
The beloved British chef brings his legendary love of seafood to one of the city's most beautiful stretches of sand.
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RestaurantMAGMA by Dany Karam
1 Bartley Street, Canley Vale
The acclaimed chef's long-awaited return brings destination dining to a dramatic, marble-clad space in Sydney's south west.
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RestaurantSan Pancho
276-278 Marrickville Road, Marrickville
A Marrickville taqueria that represents Mexico instead of reinventing it.
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RestaurantHazel Kitchen and Bar
782 Kingsway, Gymea
A Gymea hideaway that specialises in breezy, relaxed feeds no matter where the sun is in the sky.
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RestaurantKazzi Beach Greek Bondi
14-16 O'Brien Street, Bondi Beach
The third arm of this Hellenic-style eatery has set up shop on Sydney's most iconic beach.
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RestaurantBistro Bondi
17 Warners Avenue, Bondi Beach
This polished bistro from the Lox In a Box crew pairs Euro-leaning plates with a killer 70-bottle wine list in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.
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RestaurantSketch Manly
19 Pittwater Road, Manly
Hot curries, cold craft beers and a chai-misu, it's all part of the ethos that makes Sketch Manly a Northern Beaches institute.
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NewsThis Just In: Ms. G's, Sydney's Home of Cheeseburger Spring Rolls, Is Closing After 15 Years in Potts Point
Helmed by executive chefs Dan Hong and Jowett Yu since 2010, this much-loved Potts Point spot proudly broke the rules around pan-Asian cuisine.
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NewsFour Pillars Is Bringing Back Its Pudding-Like Australian Christmas Gin, Perfect for Gifting or Sipping on the Big Day
Marking its tenth limited-edition release, this Aussie-inspired gin features all the notes and character needed to level up your Christmas lunch.
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NewsChar'd Is Sydney's Charcoal Chicken Upstart Looking to Rise Above Your Average Suburban Chook Shop
Learning the trade from within takeaway giants, this 29-year-old stepped out on his own to raise the bar on Sydney's neighbourhood chicken shops.
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NewsAtop The Porter House Precinct, Baijiu-Led Bar See See Now Serves Innovative Moutai-Forward Cocktails and Lee Ho Fook Snacks
Ascend to the top level of this reimagined dining precinct to discover a sultry cocktail spot breaking new ground with China's national spirit.
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NewsSquare Is Teaming up with Chef Joel Bennetts to Explore Sydney's Neighbourhoods
Watch a Sydney chef peel back the curtains on some of our city's most viral spots.
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NewsOne Day Only: Pizza Hut Locations Across Australia Are Exchanging Your Old Pizza Boxes for a Free Pepperoni Pizza
Don't bin that greasy pizza box just yet — this pizza icon is exchanging them for garlic- and cheddar-filled goodness across Australia this month.
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EventAll About Women 2026
Sun, 8 Mar, 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Hear centrepiece talks from change-making heads of government, justice-seeking journalists and razor-sharp authors as part of this powerhouse lineup.
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EventFelons Barrel Room Launch Weekend
Fri, 5 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec 2025
Felons Brewing Co. Manly, Manly
Experience this fully realised wharfside brewery, featuring three days of top-notch live music, Vietnamese cuisine and barrel-aged beers.
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EventOperation 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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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Hordern Pavilion
Fri, 6 Mar, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Off the back of a headline festival appearance, this Belgian techno superstar is heading to Sydney for this tour's one and only sideshow.
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EventIggy's and PIÑA Takeover at Venroy
Sat, 6 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec 2025
VENROY, Bondi Beach
Some of Sydney's best matcha and pastries are coming together this December only.
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EventChristmas at Darling Harbour 2025
Mon, 17 Nov - Thu, 25 Dec 2025
Darling Harbour, Sydney
With a stacked lineup of free festive fun, Darling Harbour 2025 is ready to melt the heart of even the grinchiest among us.
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EventTHE WORKS at Carriageworks
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 - Fri, 16 Jan 2026
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Get immersed in the inaugural season of this cutting-edge warehouse event, featuring groundbreaking electronic stars from around the globe.
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EventMov'In Bed Barangaroo Beach Cinema
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Barangaroo, Barangaroo
Catch up on classics and 2025's biggest movies on mattresses on the sand at Barangaroo.
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EventWaterworld Central Sydney 2026
Fri, 9 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
Get ready to cool off and make memories as you slip, slide, and splash your way through the holidays.
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EventThe Morning Circuit
Sat, 6 Dec, 2025
Circular Quay, Sydney
The first Saturday of summer is host to a delicious new run club and sandwich collab.
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NewsNow Open: Salad Days Has Sprouted a Second Location in Alexandria, Featuring a New Menu From the Team Behind Room Ten and Pina
This new-age fast-food spot is officially serving its veggie-focused bowls in Alexandria, this time in collaboration with a pair of Sydney hospo heavyweights.
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NewsComing Soon: Rick Stein at Coogee Beach Has Revealed an Opening Date — and Bookings Are Now Live
The beloved British chef will bring his produce-driven seafood to the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach this summer.
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NewsThe Century-Old Georges River Sailing Club Ushers in a New Era, Featuring Med-Inspired Dining and Exclusive Maybe Sammy Cocktails
Building upon almost 100 years of history, this historic sailing club's recent renovation adds a standout restaurant with an exclusive cocktail collaboration.
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NewsConcrete Playground's Editors on What's Trending After Dark
We tapped Concrete Playground's editors, to learn more about the future of the night-time economy and what's trending after dark right now.
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NewsJust In: The Team Behind the Burleigh Pavilion Is Coming to the Central Coast, Launching the Terrigal Pavilion This November
Brimming with three venues for every occasion, this multi-level landmark will soon be ripe for oceanfront bevvies, easygoing dining and quick sunrise takeaways.
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NewsWatsons Bay Hotel Has Reopened Its Sun-Drenched Decks Just in Time for Summer, Following an Extensive $3 Million Renovation
With the hotel's extensive renovation now complete, guests can get back to admiring the scenery or party up a storm at a brand-new Amalfi-inspired beach club event.
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NewsInflation Means The Price of Everything Is Going Up — Except Your Morning Coffee
Inflation is back on the rise, but at least you can expect coffee prices to stop increasing in 2026.
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NewsGood Vibes Only: What Aussies Say Makes or Breaks a Night Out
Turns out Australians are big foodies, with our social needs following close behind to get us out of the house.
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NewsComing Soon: KODA Is the "No-Attitude Destination" Bringing Playful Cocktails and Robata-Grilled Good Times to the Former Monopole Site
In an exclusive interview with 'Concrete Playground', restaurateur Matt Yazbeck lifts the lid on his upcoming CBD venture.
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NewsNow Open: Haus of Wendy Is the US Burger Chain's Biggest Aussie Launch to Date, Opening in the Heart of Brisbane CBD
Spanning two brightly coloured levels, this huge Wendy's highlights the brand's ambitions to take over Aussie fast food.
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NewsGen Z Is Keeping Melbourne's Nightlife Alive — Just Ask Gracie's Wine Room
The success of Gracie's Wine Room proves Gen Z's appetite for nights out.
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NewsThis Mosman Venue Has a Private Beach — So You Can Have Your Euro-Summer Destination Wedding Without Leaving Sydney
This Sydney venue marries city luxury with beachfront views reminiscent of a Euro-summer destination wedding.
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NewsThis Just in: the New Sydney Fish Market Will Open in Early 2026, with New Venues From Junda Khoo and Luke Nguyen, and a Last Hurrah 36-Hour Seafood Marathon at Pyrmont
The reimagined Sydney Fish Market will bring together old favourites and new vendors to create a vibrant waterfront landmark.
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NewsWe Spoke to the Former Owners of The Everleigh About the Cocktail Rules They Live By — and the Drink They Think Will Define This Summer
The duo behind some of Melbourne’s most iconic bars have just released 'The Madrusan Cocktail Companion' — a 2800-recipe behemoth that’s rewriting the rules of modern mixology.
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NewsCP Staff Picks: Where Our Team Is Dining Out This Month — With 50 Percent off the Bill
Dine Out with Uber Eats unlocks exclusive discounts at Sydney's best restaurants. Here's where the CP team is heading.
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NewsThis Just In: Two Australian Bars Have Been Ranked in The World's 50 Best Bars List, With One Popular, Petite-Sized Spot Taking Out The Best Bar in Australasia
The list, as voted for by more than 800 experts across the world, represents an international guide to the best bars and drinking destinations globally.
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NewsButterBoy Is Serving Fresh Cookies and Milk in the CBD With a Pitt Street Pop-Up
Sydney's best cookies are popping up in the CBD for two weeks only.
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News"Pivot with Purpose": Japanese Cafe Kahii on the Importance of Staying Flexible in Hospitality
We asked Kahii's director, Matthew Wong, the pros and cons of flexibility in hospitality.
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NewsHow to Decode a French Wine List (And Actually Know What You're Ordering)
French wine doesn’t have to be confusing. Here’s how to read a list, understand the regions and order a bottle with confidence.
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NewsComing Soon: Grill Americano's Glamorous Sydney Debut Now Comes with Exclusive New Dishes and an Opening Date
The Melbourne hotspot is bringing its famed bistecca, handmade pasta and new seafood creations to a heritage-listed CBD site this November.
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NewsThree Flavour-Packed Meals That Win the Race Against Mid-Week Takeaway
From missing items to cold meals, the dream of a takeaway is often tastier than the reality. Here are three quick and flavoursome recipes—without the takeaway tax.
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NewsAustralia's Wine List of the Year Awards Have Been Handed Out, and a Melbourne Newcomer Making the Great Wines of the World More Accessible, has Come Out on Top
The Melbourne wine house dominated across many categories this year, and with more than 150 wines by the glass, we’re not surprised.
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NewsWho's Still Eating Out? Research Shows Millennials and Gen Zs Are Carrying Australia's Dining Scene
New research shows Millennials and older Gen Zs are continuing to dine out several times a week, keeping Australia’s restaurants and cafes busy despite cost-of-living pressures.
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NewsHosts With the Most: Small Business Owners on Making Your Business Stand Out From the Crowd
With wine bars, celebrity chef pop-ups, and legacy pubs, how do you stand out in Sydney’s food scene? Ennui's director shares his tips.
