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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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GuideFish and Chips to Take Down to the Water on a Warm Evening
The fish and chip shops and seafood counters across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne worth taking down to the water this summer.
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GuideEspresso Bars and Specialty Coffee Roasters to Start Your Day Right
The espresso bars and roasters across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that treat coffee like a craft, not a utility.
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GuideDegustations and Set Menus Worth Booking for a Proper Splurge
The tasting menus across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that reward the leap of faith — for when you're feeling indecisive and appropriately ravenous.
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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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GuideCheap Eats That Over-Deliver On Their Modest Price Tag
The bargain menus across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth that turn a last-minute group dinner into the easiest decision of the week.
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GuideBreakfasts That Make an Early Alarm Feel Completely Reasonable
The breakfast and brunch spots across Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane offering something worth getting up for — whether it’s on your way to work, or your Saturday midday recovery from the ...
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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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GuideThe Best Sydney Restaurants for an Excellent Lunar New Year Feast
Ring in the Year of the Horse this Lunar New Year at one of these stellar Sydney restaurants.
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GuideThe 25 Best Pubs in Sydney
From century-old locals to new and reimagined favourites, these are the venues that define Sydney's pub culture.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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NewsArnott's Is Making Its 2023 April Fool's Joke a Reality by Releasing Jatz-Inspired Tim Tams
Can't choose between crackers and chocolate biscuits? Soon, you won't have to (although these new Tim Tams don't actually include any Jatz).
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NewsMacleay St Bistro Has Relocated After 40-Plus Years, But Its New Eatery Is Just a Few Doors Down
The long-standing Sydney institution now resides just a few doors down in Monopole's old digs, serving the familiar French cuisine it's renowned for.
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RestaurantGran Torino
24 Bay Street, Double Bay
Gran Torino continues to delight Double Bay, and now with The Bar open downstairs, you can pop in for a casual drink and snack, too.
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RestaurantCorner 75
75 Frenchmans Road, Randwick
A 40-year Randwick institution, reopened by new custodians who aren't messing with the paprika-red walls.
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RestaurantVin-Cenzo's
174 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst
This neighbourhood Italian by the Bar Copains crew transforms into a late-night supper club on weekends, staying open until 2am.
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RestaurantFich At Petersham
98-106 Audley Street, Petersham
A neighbourhood fish and chip shop turned up a notch, tucked down a quiet Petersham backstreet.
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RestaurantLa Buvette
35 Challis Ave, Potts Point
It's a first-come, best-dressed situation at La Buvette, with only nine bookable seats inside, and 30 walk-in seats outside up for grabs.
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RestaurantIsland Radio
Baptist Street, Redfern
No longer restricted by such a tight brief, the menu now leans on traditional Asian cooking techniques as a starting point to present a carefully considered menu.
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RestaurantYok Yor Thai Food Factory
323 Castlereagh Street, Haymarket
Authentic regional Thai cooking, open late, with the loyalty perks to match.
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CafePapi's Birria Tacos
20 Smidmore Street, Marrickville
This cult Mexican taco truck has gone permanent, trading wheels for walls, and the consommé is worth the trip alone.
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RestaurantAl Yasmin Punchbowl
222The Boulevarde, Punchbowl
Thirty years of family-style Lebanese cooking, in a brightly lit space, with generous portions ideal for big groups.
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RestaurantFishnets
118 Macpherson Street, Bronte
Bronte lands a new catch, with Fishnets, a seafood-led Japanese diner, boasting a menu of refined yet approachable dishes.
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NewsBen & Jerry's Free Cone Day Is Returning in 2024 to Give Away One Million Scoops Worldwide
Mark Tuesday, April 16 in your diary — that's when the ice cream brand is scooping up freebies this year.
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NewsComing Soon: North Sydney Is Set to Score a Huge Hospitality Precinct Starring Four Exciting Eateries
In June, North Sydney will welcome a Japanese izakaya, an artisanal providore, an LA-inspired all-day eatery and a three-in-one dining spot.
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NewsDegustations Don't Get Much More Magical Than NEL's Returning 11-Course Disney-Themed Feast
This enchanted menu is back in Sydney for a fifth time, complete with dishes inspired by 'Frozen', '101 Dalmatians', 'The Jungle Book' and more.
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NewsWhat's Open in Sydney Across the Easter Long Weekend 2024
Spend the long weekend eating and drinking with friends and family at Sydney's top cafes, bars and restaurants.
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NewsThe Hook Is the Vermuteria Team's Most Ambitious Project Today, Opening in Kings Cross in May
David Spanton is transforming the old Izgara and Harajuku Gyoza space into a retro oyster bar with a shucking station, live jazz and ice-cold martinis.
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NewsFroyo 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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EventDads Bucket at Belles Hot Chicken
Sat, 5 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep 2026
Belles Hot Chicken Circular Quay, Sydney
This one's for the fried-chicken-loving dads.
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EventBenson Boone Wanted Man Tour Australia 2026
Fri, 6 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov 2026
Various locations, Sydney
After demand prompted venue upgrades on his last Australian tour, Benson Boone is coming back for nine arena shows across Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
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EventBoyz II Men Australia and New Zealand Tour
Thu, 26 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec 2026
Various locations, Sydney
Prepare for a crash course in 90s music history as Boyz II Men, Salt-N-Pepa and Bell Biv DeVoe tour Australia and New Zealand.
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EventWild Things at Sydney Opera House
Sat, 26 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
From towering swings to circus premieres, this inaugural international festival is set to delight kids and grown-ups alike.
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EventCassian: Day-to-Night Australia Tour 2026
Sat, 7 Nov 2026
Various locations, Sydney
This Grammy Award-winning producer is headed home this spring, transforming parks and club grounds into euphoric openair dance parties.
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EventAvatar: Forms of Vishnu
Sat, 20 Jun - Mon, 5 Oct 2026
Naala Badu Building, AGNSW, Sydney
This massive exhibition explores the many forms of the Hindu deity Vishnu, as depicted in 200 works that span 1500 years.
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EventTwo Door Cinema Club at Hordern Pavilion
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Having just announced a second Sydney show, this era-defining indie-dance band will perform their acclaimed debut album in full.
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EventSydney Symphony Presents Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone In Concert
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney
Step back in time to the beginning of an iconic franchise, brought to life by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
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EventAustralian Native Food Festival
Sat, 26 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep 2026
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Bush ingredients shine in a series of programs by chefs and change-makers, plus a bustling market with 30 First Nations stallholders.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Hordern Pavilion
Sat, 12 Dec, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Following the unexpected cancellation of her two-show Australian tour, new dates are locked in for this Belgian techno superstar's return to Sydney.
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NewsAn 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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NewsFrom 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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NewsA 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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NewsA 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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NewsThe 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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NewsThe 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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NewsThe 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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NewsMessina'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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NewsTwo 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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NewsPantry 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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NewsComing 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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NewsThe 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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NewsMatkim 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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NewsCheese 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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NewsInner-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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GuideThe 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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NewsCult-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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NewsUnmissable 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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NewsKFC 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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NewsKrispy 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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NewsInfluential 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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NewsNow 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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NewsCasa Esquina Is Balmain's Friendly New Argentinian Restaurant From the Tequila Mockingbird Team
Affordable midweek meals, whole suckling pig, South American wines, and a Fernet-Branca and Coke cocktail — they're all on offer in the former Efendy space.
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NewsMaiz Has Moved Its Vibrant Mexican Eats and Bottomless Brunch to a Sleek New Enmore Road Space
Maiz 2.0 brings weekend brunch with loaded tortas, an affordable set menu and a special Yulli's corn cerveza to the old Hartsyard digs.
