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NewsNow Open: Luke Mangan's Latest Venture Luc-San Pairs Japanese and French Cooking in Potts Point
Mangan's new "French izakaya" is hidden down Pennys Lane behind Kings Cross Shopping Centre.
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NewsThe Empire Hotel in Annandale Is Receiving a Full-Venue Makeover — and Welcoming in Maybe Frank
Big news for Annandale — The Empire will reopen as The Federal next month with Fabbrica pasta and wine, Maybe Sammy cocktails and pizza, a sports bar and boutique accommodation.
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NewsGelato Messina's Next Nostalgic Sweet Treat Is a Honey Joy Version of Its Bake-at-Home Sticky Scroll
The tuckshop flashbacks continue with this indulgent dessert, which comes with cereal milk gelato.
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NewsComing Soon: Three Messina Head Chefs Have Teamed Up to Open a Bakery in Darlinghurst
After a residency at The Cannery Markets, these next-level pastries are coming to Darlinghurst before the end of the year.
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NewsChat Thai OG Thaitown Is Collaborating with Tokyo Lamington for a Limited-Edition Birthday Menu
The popular spot is celebrating its 16th birthday by launching a bespoke menu with Tokyo Lamington.
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NewsRozelle's Fabbrica Bread Shop Has Just Opened Inside a Dreamy New Maloneys Grocer
The team behind Ragazzi and Fabbrica Pasta Bar has just levelled up your morning coffee and pastry game.
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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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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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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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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 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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NewsAndrew (Boy) Charlton Pool's Oh Boy Cafe Has Reopened with Stunning Views and Bottomless Brunch
This waterfront cafe is back with a brand-new menu headlined by stacked B&Es, poolside eats and bottomless brunch.
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NewsBurger Head Is Closing Down Its Final Two Stores in Penrith and Botany This October
Burger Head fans have until the end of October to visit — but, never fear, the beloved food truck will still be doing the rounds.
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NewsThe Ambitious New Ricos Tacos Is Opening Across Two Levels of The Norfolk Hotel This Month
Ricos Tacos Redfern will feature a "fun, experimental" food menu, Maybe Sammy cocktails and Sunday barbecues out in the courtyard.
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NewsA Heap of Australian Venues Are Doing Barkuterie Boards So You Can Have a Pub Date with Your Pooch
Platters filled with snacks aren't just for humans at 18 watering holes around the country — including, fittingly, two BrewDog bars.
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NewsLongstanding Sydney Pub Jacksons on George Has Finally Reopened Under Maurice Terzini's Guidance
This CBD stalwart is back — with a ground-floor pub, luxe first-floor bistro and breezy rooftop bar.
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NewsNow Open: Chef Sean Connolly Has Launched Neo-French Bistro Parlour at QT Sydney
The all-day restaurant serves innovative twists on classic French fare.
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RestaurantVitelli's Upstairs
Baptist Street, Redfern
Wunderlich Lane's New York-Italian-inspired restaurant serves house-made pasta, late-night cheeseburgers and plenty of milanese.
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RestaurantDarling Glebe
134A Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Heritage and style combine in spectacular form in this subterranean restaurant, which features reimagined brasserie classics and a dedicated martini lounge.
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RestaurantAORI
39 Lime Street, Sydney
The team behind Alegre and Callao bring modern Japanese cooking and quiet tableside theatre — including a sushi ferris wheel — to King Street Wharf.
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RestaurantHamsi Taverna
1 Bridge Road, Glebe
Somer Sivrioğlu's seafood-forward Turkish taverna in the new Sydney Fish Market is inspired by Aegean coastal dining.
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RestaurantWildergreen Moama
6 Shaw Street, Moama
The garden-filled, nature-led precinct has been designed to invite exploration and celebrate life's simple pleasures.
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RestaurantDragon Hot Pot Darling Square
1 Little Pier Street, Haymarket
Grab a bowl and a pair of tongs and head to the ingredient wall for a fully customisable experience.
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PubCoogee Bay Hotel
253 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee
A beachside pub that's been a part of the community for 150 years.
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RestaurantThe Tropic
2 Scenic Highway, Terrigal
Terrigal Pavilion's sun-washed Mediterranean-inspired dining room is home to some of the best views on the Central Coast.
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RestaurantManly Fish & Chips
East Esplanade, Manly
This nostalgic shack by the Felons crew dishes up fish and chips, prawn rolls and RTDs on Manly Wharf.
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RestaurantOsteria Luna
68 King Street, Sydney
A moody underground osteria serving Italian classics with a touch of red-sauce swagger.
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NewsComing Soon: Josh Niland Is Going Global with a New Sustainable Seafood Restaurant in Singapore
Niland's first overseas restaurant will bring his one-of-a-kind nose-to-tail approach to fish to The Singapore Edition hotel.
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NewsBeloved Summer Hill Restaurant One Penny Red Is Closing
The award-winning restaurant will serve its last meal on New Year's Eve.
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GuideBrisbane's Got Festival Fever: A Visitor's Guide to the Best Places to Unwind Between Non-Stop Tunes
Give your ears and feet a rest between the epic lineup of springtime festivals by visiting these standout Brisbane venues.
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NewsCult-Favourite Hospo Duo BABS Is Opening a Pop-Up Neighbourhood Bar and Restaurant in the Old Saga Space
Enmore is set to score a new limited-time venue, which the owners describe as "a love letter to the Inner West".
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NewsBeloved Sydney Watering Hole The Taphouse Is Reopening Under Brand-New Ownership
Leading hospitality group Applejack is resurrecting this Darlinghurst institution, bringing back its twenty-plus beer taps alongside a newly revamped modern Cantonese menu.
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NewsGluten Free Bakery Nutie Is Opening a New Flagship Venue in Dulwich Hill — And Its Giving Away 100 Freebies to Celebrate
This one is for the gluten-free girlies — you can now get your doughnut fix from this soon-to-launch Inner West spot.
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EventColour Culture Connection at South Eveleigh
Mon, 16 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar 2026
South Eveleigh Precinct, Eveleigh
This three-week-long festival celebrates Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras and Holi Hai through community programs and interactive experiences.
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EventMardi Gras Closing Party at Kinselas Hotel, Featuring Keli Holiday
Sun, 1 Mar, 2026
Kinselas Hotel, Darlinghurst
Keep a little energy in reserve, as this free all-day party headlined by Keli Holiday sends out Mardi Gras in style.
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EventDate Night Studio Flower Bar Pop-Up at Bar Planet
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026
Bar Planet, Newtown
Shop flowers and sip martinis, as this one-day flower market sets the tone for the year's most romantic day.
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EventHear My Eyes — 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026
City Recital Hall, Sydney
Celebrating the film's 35th anniversary, this groundbreaking event reimagines the sci-fi blockbuster with a 4K screening, live electronic score and immersive laser visuals.
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EventPeking Duk at Hordern Pavilion
Fri, 15 May, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
This roof-raising duo are gearing up for their biggest performance in seven years, complete with a debut live show and future-forward visuals.
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EventMitski for Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House
Fri, 29 May - Mon, 1 Jun 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Returning to Australia after seven long years, indie icon Mitski will take over our most legendary music venue for a run of four exclusive shows.
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EventDMA's 'Hills End' 10th Anniversary Show at Metro Theatre
Fri, 27 Mar, 2026
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Ten years on, this Sydney-born trio returns home to play their landmark debut album in full — plus a stack of deep cuts.
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EventEuropa! Europa Film Festival 2026
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Various locations, Sydney
Catch 43 pictures from 22 European countries, as the continent's most captivating flicks hit big screens across Australia and New Zealand.
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EventAntenna Documentary Film Festival 2026
Thu, 5 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations
From Australian premieres to Werner Herzog treks into the wilderness, this long-running documentary film festival is set to screen over 50 non-fiction flicks.
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EventDomeFest at Hordern Pavilion
Sun, 29 Mar, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Focused on the conversations that shape pop culture, identity and relationships for Gen Z and Millennial women, this Australian-first podcast fan festival makes listening a shared experience.
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GuideItalian Bars and Restaurants Across Australia That Will Transport You to the Amalfi Coast
Forget Euro summer — get a taste of la dolce vita at one of these stunning homegrown spots.
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NewsItalian Fine Diner a'Mare Has Opened Casual Offshoot a'Mare Cucinetta in Crown Sydney
Drop in for a quick spritz and an antipasti or an informal business lunch at the restaurant's new eatery.
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NewsNorth Sydney's Impressive 180-Person Diner Poetica Has Arrived with Inventive Oysters and Native-Heavy Cocktails
A huge dry-age cabinet, several fire-based cooking techniques and a 700-bottle wine wall form the base of Poetica's boundary-pushing offerings.
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NewsThe Frenchies Brewery Crew Has Turned Its Attention From Beer to Pastries with Its New Rosebery Cafe and Bakery
You'll find your next pastry-forward fix at Frenchies Bakery and Pâtisserie, just two doors down from its beloved sibling venue.
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FeatureEarly-Morning Fish Market Trips, Perfect Pairings and Precision: Besuto's Joel Best on His Love For Omakase
"Selecting our beverages is like selecting our seafood. We spend a lot of time and precision on making sure we’re selecting the best of the best."
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FeatureBay Nine's Yul Kim on the Passion, Precision and Experimentation Behind One of Australia's Finest Omakase Experiences
Yul Kim shares a behind-the-scenes look at running the Japanese fine diner inside heritage-listed harbourside digs.
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NewsOne of Melbourne's Top Chefs Is Finally Setting Up Shop in Sydney with His New Restaurant Morena
Alejandro Saravia of Farmer's Daughters is opening a massive 220-seat South American restaurant in Martin Place this November.
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NewsChez Blue Is Bringing Approachable French Dining to Rozelle's Sackville Hotel
Say bonjour to Darling Street's new neighbourhood French diner with an ex-Bistro Moncur chef at the helm.
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NewsJamie Oliver Is Hitting Sydney Opera House for an Australian-Exclusive Chat About His Career and Cooking
It's been eight years since the British chef's last soldout discussion at the iconic venue — and he's back with a new book to talk about.
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NewsLotus Dining Group Is Opening Its Eighth Expansive Sydney Restaurant Pearl Next Month
This new contemporary Cantonese restaurant and bar is arriving in Circular Quay with panoramic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Has Brought Back Its Doughnut-Inspired Dog Biscuits for Very Good Boys and Girls
Available in six flavours, the chain's doggie doughnuts have returned to celebrate International Dog Day.
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NewsCult Sydney Favourite Ricos Tacos Is Reopening Next Month in Redfern's Norfolk Hotel
Toby Wilson's colourful taqueria is moving to Redfern to open a new two-storey venue next door to La Salut.
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NewsGelato Messina Has Relaunched Its Magical Degustation Restaurant at Its Marrickville HQ
Act quick! Spots at this imaginative dessert-heavy diner are in high demand.
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NewsPopular Sydney Duo The Pizza Bros Have Set Up Their First Permanent Eatery on The Imperial's Rooftop
Known for their woodfired rounds at Grifter Brewing Co, the former Bella Brutta and Gigis chefs have now brought their cult-favourite slices to Erskineville.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Bringing Back Its Own Mint Slice Biscuits for Father's Day (or Just for Yourself)
This year, they come in a three-flavour pack with salted caramel and rum and raisin biscuits.
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GuideThe Top Parramatta Spots for Every Occasion
Experience the multicultural hub of Parramatta through its diverse eats, fit for every budget and occasion.
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NewsThe Team Behind Pyrmont's Nativo Are Opening a Full-Scale Mexican Restaurant and Mezcal Bar in Glebe This Week
Nu'u by Nativo will bring southern Mexican cuisine to Glebe Point Road with Michelin-trained chef Manuel Diaz at the helm.
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NewsNew Australian-First Vertical Dining Experience Vertigo Will Get You Eating While Hanging Off Brisbane Powerhouse
Get ready to climb over the iconic Brisbane venue's facade, all while donning safety harnesses, to eat four stories up.
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NewsNEL's New British Degustation Is Giving Paddington Bear's Marmalade Sandwiches a Fine-Dining Makeover
Nelly Robinson's takes on beef wellingtons, scampi and beer, Sunday roasts and chocolate orange are also on the 11-course menu.
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NewsUS Burger Chain Wendy's Just Cooked Up a Deal to Open 200 Stores in Australia by 2034
Australia's local ice creamery will no longer be the country's only Wendy's, with the burger chain locking in plans to launch Down Under.
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NewsUSA's Cajun-Style Seafood Sensation The Boiling Crab Is Opening Its First Sydney Restaurant
After making a splash in Melbourne, this chain is bringing its American-style seafood boil to Haymarket.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Pho in Sydney
Grab a hot bowl of brothy goodness at any of these Vietnamese diners.
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NewsSmoking Gringos Is Blacktown's New Taco Joint From an Ex-Momofuku Chef and Burger Head Founder
The west's new flavour-packed Mexican spot specialises in birria tacos — and it sold out in just a couple hours on its first Sunday.
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NewsKorean Bistro The Evergreen Has Opened in Chatswood with Sizzling Barbecue Platters and Lavish High Tea
Housed within a lush green space, The Evergreen is impressing with loaded burgers for lunch, soju cocktails at night and Sydney's only Korean high tea.
