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    Froyo Is Back: This Frozen Yoghurt Atelier Is Serving up a Revamped Take on the Sweet Treat

    Treat yourself to frozen yoghurt and gelato at Freo, the CBD's latest dessert-dedicated spot with a menu led by Lode Pies & Pastries chef.

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    Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Sydney

    Head to your local cafe, bakery, deli or bagel shop to find the best Sydney breakfasts.

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    Drink and Discover: Six Events Where You Can Level Up Your Learning with a Glass in Hand

    Ditch a lecture seat for a barstool at these thought-provoking yarns across Sydney.

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    The Hills Has Welcomed Its First Locally Owned Distillery — with Guided Tours and Friday Dumplings

    Hills Distilling Co has arrived in Rouse Hill. The only catch: you've got just three hours a week to visit the cellar door.

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    The 25 Best BYO Restaurants in Sydney for When You're on a Budget or Want to Bring Your Favourite Drop

    Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Sydney restaurants.

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    Four Pillars Has Brought Back Its Sticky Carpet Gin That Pays Boozy Tribute to the Front Bars in Pubs

    Originally inspired by St Kilda's Hotel Esplanade, this tipple is back with a new version — this time featuring Little Creatures Pale Ale in its base.

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    The Magpie Is the Tiny New Retro Sports Bar Playing Matches Live and Loud on Enmore Road

    This nostalgia-tinged mini-pub has arrived in the Inner West from the team behind Earl's Juke Joint — with a new live music venue next door.

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    An Ex-Bella Brutta Head Chef Is Behind Freshwater's Inventive New BYO Pizzeria Ribelle

    You'll find cheesy slices and boundary-pushing toppings (like XO sauce and prawns) at this new Northern Beaches spot from an accomplished pizza maker.

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    From The Ace Hotel to Tio's, the Hollywood Quarter Is Hosting a Huge Gig Trail for One Night Only

    A haul of Surry Hills venues are inviting guests to come in for free live music and some rocking food and drink deals - for one night of revelry.

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    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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    Nine 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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    Matt Whiley's Zero-Waste Cocktail Bar Re Has Closed and Will Reopen at The Norfolk Hotel in April

    The new Re will bring its sustainable cocktails to La Salut's former site on Cleveland Street next to Ricos Tacos.

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    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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    Ribelle

    1-3 Moore Road, Freshwater

    An ex-Bella Brutta head chef leads this BYO pizzeria serving up "rebellious" Napolitana-style rounds.

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    Bartiga

    Bay Street, Double Bay

    Come for a few drinks or settle in for an inventive Southeast Asian feast from an ex-Tetsuya's chef at this Double Bay hot spot.

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    Birdie Bar and Brasserie

    7 York Street, Sydney

    Come for the Freemantle octopus, stay for the epic garlic bread.

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    Chebbo's Burgers

    93 Chapel Street, Roselands

    This much-loved smashed burger joint, led by viral Tiktok food creator Chebbo, has cemented itself as a cornerstone in Sydney's Inner West.

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    LeTAO Sydney

    501 George Street, Sydney

    Japan's viral cheesecake brand is dishing up decadent desserts from a sleek Sydney store situated in the Regent Place dining precinct.

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    Penelope's

    50 Bridge Street, Sydney

    This vibrant restaurant in Circular Quay is dedicated to reflecting the city's multicultural landscape through an innovative menu, fantastic cocktail list and luxe dining experience.

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    The Dry Dock

    22 Cameron Street, Balmain

    Balmain's The Dry Dock is back over 160 years after it opened — with a classic ground-floor pub, a romantic lounge bar and a cracking 100-seat dining room.

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    Masala Theory Bondi

    79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

    Bondi's sunny food precinct, The Hub, has welcomed this eccentric, rule-breaking eatery starring flavour-filled neo-Indian eats.

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    Deux Frères

    6 Loftus Lane, Sydney

    Deux Frères brings an intimate, energetic Basque pintxos bar experience to Circular Quay.

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    The Nine Best Coffee Shops in Sydney's CBD

    Seek out these Sydney CBD coffee spots for a top-notch pre-work caffeine hit.

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    A Local's Guide to the 2024 Ramadan Night Markets

    Here's how to eat and drink your way through these annual markets like a pro — with tips from Concrete Playground's very own Lakemba local.

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    A Bon Vivant's Guide to the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival 2024

    Savour the Sunshine State with the return of the anticipated foodie festival.

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    Coming Soon: Melbourne Is About to Become Home to the World's First-Ever Grey Goose Martini Bar

    Seating just 33 people, Le Martini is all about one type of cocktail — but in plenty of variations.

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    Win Tickets to a Superyacht Cocktail Cruise at Golden Hour with Basil Hayden Bourbon

    Cheers the sunset with excellent cocktails on a yacht with your friends.

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    The Donut Papi Team's New Marrickville Cafe Tita Carinderia Is a Love Letter to Homely Filipino Breakfasts

    Marrickville has just scored another standout cafe — this time with loaded Filipino breakfast plates, next-level muffins and plenty of ube-filled treats.

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    The Crew Behind Duo Duo Has Opened a CBD Outpost Dedicated to Decadent Cookies and Silky Soft Serve

    Kuki is Darling Square's new hole-in-the-wall dessert spot serving up an irresistibly indulgent dessert for when you're on the go.

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    The Continental Deli Team Is Shaking Things Up on Australia Street with Three New Venues

    Porteño Group will open an all-day vegetarian diner, a seafood bar and an Italian bistro, plus a trio of boutique apartments, later this year.

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    Messina's Easter 2024 Treat Is a One-Kilogram Egg Filled with Milo Gelato, Oreo Cookie Chunks and Hazelnut Caramel

    This Easter egg is made to serve six — but if you're keen to keep it to yourself, we understand.

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    Two Australian Eateries Have Been Named in the Top Five Pizzerias in the Asia Pacific for 2024

    Melbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar and Sydney's Al Taglio couldn't be split at the 2024 50 Top Pizza awards.

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    Pantry Story Is the New Parramatta Road Bakery That's Already Garnering Lines Around the Block

    You'll find kimchi focaccia, beef brisket hand pies and pandan cookies at this new Stanmore bakery.

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    Coming Soon: Neptune's Grotto Is the Moody Northern Italian Restaurant That's Opening Underneath Clam Bar

    After hosting Taylor Swift at Pellegrino 2000, Dan Pepperell, Mikey Clift and Andy Tyson are opening a fourth playful Sydney venue.

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    The Best Set Menus in Sydney That You Can Order for Under $100

    Remove the decisions and sample the best of the menu — without breaking the bank.

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    Matkim Is the Tiny Korean Omakase Restaurant Now Open in Circular Quay's Sydney Place

    This intimate dining experience serves inventive and artistic Korean dishes to just eight people each night.

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    Cheese Alert: Australian Dairy Festival Mould and Its All-Inclusive Tastings Are Returning for 2024

    More than 100 varieties of cheese will be on offer when this all-you-can-sample dairy festival starts touring the country from May.

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    Manly's New Small Bar Henry G's Is Here to Level Up the Northern Beaches' Wine and Snack Game

    The team behind Donny's Bar has opened a cosy new venue specialising in vino, pintxos and tinned fish.

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    The Best Indian Restaurants in Sydney

    Explore menus with hundreds of regional dishes — or just order a butter chicken and be done with it at these brilliant Indian restaurants in Sydney.

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    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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    The 25 Best Bars in Sydney Right Now

    Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive mezcal collection, an intimate date-night spot or the best bar snacks around, these are our picks for the best bars in Sydney.

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    Inner-City Italian Diner Secolo Has Reopened as a Pop-Up at The Exchange Hotel in Balmain

    Secolo is back to revive the Fabbrica Balmain space for a little while before The Exchange Hotel gets a makeover.

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    The Best Cafes (and Coffee) in Parramatta

    These cafes pair exceptional coffee with stellar brunch dishes, making them some of the best daytime haunts in Parramatta.

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    Now Open: Pleasure Club Is the Hedonistic New Newtown Bar From the Odd Culture Crew

    From 4pm to 4am Pleasure Club invites you to indulge in high-concept cocktails and expect the unexpected.

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    Cult-Favourite Charcoal Chicken Shop El Jannah Is Opening Its First North Shore Outpost

    El Jannah's god-tier garlic sauce will hit Crows Nest in March, finally bringing the beloved chain to Sydney's north.

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    The Private Members' Club for Elite Wine Lovers 67 Pall Mall Is Opening Its First Australian Site in Melbourne

    Master sommeliers will be pouring over 1000 covetable wines by the glass across three exclusive floors of bars and dining rooms.

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    Unmissable Food and Booze Vendors at This Year's StickyBeak Festival, As Picked By Our Writers

    Need help navigating the epic lineup at StickyBeak 2024? Let our writers lead you in the right direction.

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    Don't Miss the Maybe Cocktail Festival When It Returns in April with Legends of the Global Bar Scene

    The world's best bartenders will be pouring at Sydney's drinking establishments for the Maybe Cocktail Festival 2024.

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    KFC Is Giving Away Free International Trips So You Can Enjoy Its Fried Chicken Around the World

    You just need to look for the chain's international products in the KFC app, then place an order — and you could win an overseas getaway.

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    Krispy Kreme Is Giving Swifties (and Everyone) a Free Doughnut Today If You Head in Wearing Friendship Bracelets

    Whether you're lucky enough to be seeing the 'Eras' tour or not, you'll find some happiness in the form of free doughnuts.

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    Influential Inner West Cafe Cornersmith Is Closing Down at the End of February

    The beloved Annandale cafe is shutting its doors — but the team promises "Cornermsith isn't over!".

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    Now Open: Experience Culinary Flights with British and Australian Influences at Novotel City Centre's Birdie Bar and Brasserie

    Come for the Fremantle octopus, stay for the epic garlic bread at this lush Bird-themed bistro and bar.

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