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NewsNow Open: Spice Alley's New Japanese Quarter Is Slinging $15 Ramen and Warm Saké in Time for Winter
A fast-paced ramen and sushi joint and an intimate manga-filled cocktail bar have joined Chippendale's popular Asian dining precinct.
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NewsGenre-Bending Cuisine: Black Star Pastry Is Giving Its Rosebery Spot the Izakaya Treatment for an Entire Weekend
You'll need to pick up chopsticks on your way to this inventive pop-up, which stars rockmelon nigiri, a pomegranate molasses and yuzu 'soy sauce' and the Ari-Gateaux sushi cake.
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NewsNow Open: Gitano Is the Slick Mexican Diner and Cocktail Lounge That's Bringing Latin Swagger to Double Bay
Come for the authentic dishes from Mexico City, Oaxaca and the Yucatán — stay for the cocktail lounge, VIP bottle service and signature margaritas.
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GuideCheers 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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NewsFrom Birthdays to Big Promotions, Here's Where to Celebrate a Win in Western Sydney
We've got succulent cuts of prime beef from steakhouses and delectable Indian curries and more in this round-up of eateries out west.
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NewsJust Like Its Meatless Meatballs, IKEA Is Now Serving Up Plant-Based Hot Dogs at Its Australian Stores
That $2 hot dog on the way to the car now comes in a meat-free version made with rice protein, carrot, onion and apple.
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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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GuideThe Best Sydney Restaurants to Make a Group Bookings
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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GuideWhere 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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GuideNail 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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GuideThe 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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GuideThe 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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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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GuideHow to Spend a Charming Day and Night in the Inner West Pockets of Balmain and Rozelle
Discover the harbourside suburbs that are bursting with lush parks, tasty pints and delicious eats.
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GuideA Day and Night Guide to Paddington
From fine art and fancy dinners to sublime pub feeds and twilight bevvies, Paddington's still got it going on.
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GuideAll of the New Sydney Openings That You Need Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2024
Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Sydney haunts.
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NewsJosh and Julie Niland's Saint Peter Is the Only Australian Eatery on 2024's World's Top 50 Restaurants Longlist
The Sydney seafood favourite is no stranger to accolades, and picks up some new global recognition before moving into new digs in July.
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NewsJust In: Potts Point's Bistrot 916 Is Closing After Three Years of French Meals Before 2024 Is Out
This Sydney institution has revealed its closure ahead of the site's demolition, just months after its crew announced the upcoming arrival of Neptune's Grotto.
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NewsNow Open: Cancun Boat Club Is Quay Quarter's New Mexican Eatery and Margarita Bar That's Taking Cues From the 80s
This vibrant newcomer to Quay Quarter Lanes boasts American-Mexican eats, plenty of margaritas and DJs until 2am on weekends.
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Guide
The Best Sydney Restaurants to Make a Group Bookings
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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NewsEleven Australian Eateries Have Been Named on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2024
Sydney and Melbourne are officially home to Australia's best steak restaurants — with the Harbour City's Margaret coming in third.
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NewsSweet News: Curtis Stone and Cadbury Are Bringing The Pie Room by Gwen to Sydney for One Day Only
The Aussie-born, Michelin-acclaimed chef is bringing a renowned dessert from his L.A. restaurant to Sydney at this one day pop-up — and you can score freebies.
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RestaurantEat at ROBs
621 Darling Street, Rozelle
Whether you're looking for a new go-to or are after a burger that'll curb the craving, you'll find what you're after at this Rozelle locale dedicated to hefty smash burgers.
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RestaurantSuburgia Redfern
231 Chalmers Street, Redfern
You'll be spoilt for choice at this burger joint in Redfern, which boasts a wide-spanning menu of dishes that are inspired by Sydney suburbs.
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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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RestaurantSplash Coffee
2A Station Street, Petersham
The Soulmate team has reinvented the pool canteen with this nostalgic cafe right by Petersham Park and the Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre.
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NewsJust In: Kylie Kwong Is Closing Lucky Kwong and Stepping Away From Running Restaurants
When she leaves Cantonese dining behind, the acclaimed restaurateur will focus on sharing the stories of First Nations people and multicultural communities through food.
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NewsSydney Is Getting a Pop-Up Winter Wonderland with Private Igloos Serving Raclette and Mulled Wine
Round up the crew, book an igloo and transport yourselves to the French Alps with one of these cheesy feasts.
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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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NewsHuge News: Tetsuya's Is Shutting Its Doors This Winter After Nearly Four Decades of Service on Kent Street
Sydneysiders will have until July to indulge in the CBD institution's Japanese fine-dining experience before it shuts its doors.
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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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NewsKFC Is Opening a Two-Day-Only Crispery Where Everything Is Double-Breaded and Fried — Including Cheesecake and PB&Js
This Sydney pop-up will give desserts, sandwiches, broccolini and asparagus the KFC treatment — and it's slinging free burgers, too.
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EventBon Fromage
Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks
This free European cheese festival returns during Vivid for cheese tastings and masterclasses with views of the Sydney Opera House.
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Event'Choose What U Pay' Sale at UTURN Bondi
Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Uturn Recycled Fashion Bondi, Bondi Beach
The popular secondhand fashion chain is doing a weekend-long sale to celebrate the opening of its newest outlet in Bondi.
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EventBernie Dieter's Club Kabarett
Wednesday, May 29 - Sunday, July 28, 2024
Sydney Spiegeltent, Moore Park
Come for the no-holds-barred kabarett, then stay for the astonishing circus, gender-bending aerial and fire-breathing sideshow.
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EventButter Ramen Club
Wednesday, May 1 - Monday, October 21, 2024
Butter, Surry Hills
Ramen fiends, it's your time to shine — you've got six whole months to enjoy six stellar bowls of ramen thanks to the return of this epic guest chef series at Butter.
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EventTaste, See, Connect at House Canteen
Monday, May 27, 2024, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, Tuesday, June 4, 2024
House Canteen, Sydney
Bennelong Point's House Canteen will play host to six activity-focused evenings, all of which hope to foster connection through food and fun during Vivid.
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EventBar Subterranean by The Midnight Special
Friday, May 24 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Drink like Dylan at this trippy pop-up bar in the Sydney Opera House, complete with Archie Rose cocktails, groovy lighting and retro 60s vibes.
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EventMessina Milk Bar
Friday, May 24 - Saturday, June 15, 2024
The Goods Line, Ultimo
Gelato choc bars, Milo sundaes, finger bun ice cream and nostalgia aplenty is on the menu at Messina's contribution to Vivid Fire Kitchen.
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EventVivid Residence: Kiln x Manoella Buffara
Tuesday, June 4 - Thursday, June 6, 2024
Kiln, Sydney
For three nights, Manoella Buffara of Brazil's Manu Restaurant is getting cooking with Mitch Orr and the Kiln team.
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EventVivid Chef Series
Sunday, May 26 - Saturday, June 15, 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Vivid’s annual exploration of fine-dining is back with a series of incredible culinary collaborations at top Sydney restaurants.
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EventThe Big Design Market
Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22, 2024
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Bring your deepest tote bag to browse the work of 250 artisans, tastemakers and original creators from across Australia.
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NewsNow Open: Fior Is Gymea's New Modern Italian Restaurant from the Crew Behind Jane and Arthur
Fior is the Sutherland Shire's new Italian-Australian restaurant with a share-focused menu, sophisticated fitout and roving gelato cart.
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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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NewsComing Soon: Acclaimed Chef Chase Kojima Is Opening Japanese-Brazilian Restaurant Tokyo Samba in Sydney's West
Bankstown is set to score a new halal addition to West Terrace with the arrival of this Japanese steakhouse with a Brazilian spin.
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NewsSecolo Balmain Is Shutting Its Doors This Month — But the Crew Will Open Two New CBD Spots This Year
While the time has come to bid arrivederci to this Italian gem in Balmain, you'll soon be saying ciao to a retro trattoria and a sambo-slinging joint in the CBD.
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NewsMessina Will Give You a Free Scoop of Vanilla Slice-Inspired Gelato Today If You Have Snapchat on Your Phone
The limited-edition Oh Snap! flavour features vanilla custard gelato, passionfruit puree and caramelised puff pastry pieces.
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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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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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News
The 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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NewsGelato Messina Has Whipped Up Handmade Chocolate Bars for Mother's Day If You Want to Be Your Mum's Favourite
This eight-bar box includes passionfruit yuzu caramel, tea and biscuits, and cannoli and hazelnut flavours.
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NewsComing Soon: Josh and Julie Niland's Saint Peter Is Moving Into The Grand National Hotel in July
As first announced in 2022, the seafood restaurant is shifting to Underwood Street — seating 40 in its main area, 30 in the bar and 15 in its private dining room.
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NewsNow Open: Australian Roaster Single O Now Boasts Two Tokyo Cafes — and a Shibuya Coffee Bar Is on the Way
Ryogoku Roastworks features a cafe and a roastery, while the brand's upcoming Shibuya venue will debut a new coffee bar concept.
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NewsBar Lettera Is North Sydney's New Dining Spot Dedicated to Celebrating Top Produce and Local Art
North Sydney has scored a brand-new Italo-Australian restaurant celebrating the area's artistic heritage and top Australian produce.
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NewsQuay Restaurant Is Bringing Back Its Limited-Edition Snow Egg for a Nostalgic Ten-Day Stint
Acclaimed chef Peter Gilmore's renowned dessert is making its way back onto Quay Restaurant's menu in May — but only for ten days.
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NewsByron Bay's Caper Food and Culture Festival Is Back for 2024 with a Ten-Day Program Curated by Louis Tikaram
The chef from Brisbane's Stanley has put together a lineup filled with fellow culinary stars, long lunches, a yakitori party and a five-course smoke-fuelled feast.
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NewsGoodbye Raja: Potts Point's Vibrant Indian Fine-Diner Is Shutting Its Doors for Good in May
The Raja crew announced the news via the restaurant's Instagram, with its final service on Saturday, May 4.
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NewsVivid Food's 2024 Lineup Features Top International Chefs, Fire Kitchen at The Goods Line and a Messina Milk Bar
Manoella Buffara of Brazil's Manu Restaurant will get cooking in Sydney — and Michelin-starred chefs Max Coen, Sally Abé and Ivan Brehm are on their way, too.
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NewsNow Open: Melbourne's The Happy Mexican Has Launched Its First Sydney Outpost Inside a Chippendale Stalwart
Sydneysiders no longer need to trek to Melbourne to enjoy some of Australia's best Mexican — now, you'll find it inside the beloved Lansdowne Hotel.
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NewsNow Open: Fabbrica Pasta Bar Has Returned with an 80-Seater Venue in A Tavola's Old Darlinghurst Digs
The new Fabbrica Pasta Bar maintains its famed pasta, top tipples and elegant charm, while also carrying on its predecessor's legacy.
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Guide
How to Spend a Charming Day and Night in the Inner West Pockets of Balmain and Rozelle
Discover the harbourside suburbs that are bursting with lush parks, tasty pints and delicious eats.
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NewsNow Open: Pont Dining Room Is Intercontinental Sydney's Love Letter to Australia's Diverse Palate
The five-star hotel's refreshed eatery embraces Australia's culinary diversity with a menu that heroes quintessentially Sydney dishes.
