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NewsAustralia's Hospitality Staffing Crisis Isn't All Bad: Influential Members of Sydney's Hospo Community Weigh In
Some of Sydney's top foodies dig into the staffing crisis of the hospo industry and why it's not all bad.
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NewsThese Aussie Chefs Are Reimagining Virtual Dishes from Video Games for a Limited-Edition Dining Concept
Digital Dishes. Real Restaurants.
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NewsRenowned Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Bringing His Rescheduled Speaking Tour to Australia in January
Learn a few tips and tricks from the trailblazing chef, author and restaurateur.
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NewsYou Can Now Pick Up Gelato-Stuffed Panettone in Sydney So That's Your Christmas Dessert Sorted
Mr Gelato by Matteo is serving up Nutella and gelato pandoro, too, from its Collaroy and Freshwater stores.
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NewsSydney Good Food Month Is Returning This Summer with a Menu Filled with More Than 40 Tasty Events
Nearly 50 one-off feasts, masterclasses and pop-up events will take place throughout January during the annual culinary festival's special summer edition.
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NewsQueen Chow Is Popping Up in the South Coast with Its First Venue Outside of Sydney
Queen Chow is making its way south and popping up in one of Merivale's Narooma venues with locally sourced seafood and Eric Koh's dumplings.
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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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NewsThe NSW Government's Two Extra $25 Dine & Discover Vouchers Are Being Rolled Out From Today
If you've already registered, they'll start popping up automatically in the Service NSW app — and they're valid until the end of June.
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NewsThis Japanese Festival Dedicated to Fukuoka City Will See Tonkotsu Ramen Specials Pop-Up Around Sydney
Four restaurants are set to serve up traditional Fukuoka dishes.
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NewsKoko Black's Head Chocolatier Remco Brigou on the Art of Chocolate
"I love chocolate and the possibilities are endless. It truly is a dream job."
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NewsMerivale Is Taking Over the Food and Drink Options at the SCG and Sydney Football Stadium
Swap regular old pies for Dan Hong’s spring rolls — as well as dumplings, noodles, gelato, and dishes from other top Sydney chefs.
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NewsSydney's Open for Lunch Is Setting Up Dining Pop-Ups Around the City for a Big Day of Food and Booze
Sydney's culinary scene is putting on a day of long lunches around Sydney, Chinatown, Barangaroo and Parramatta, including a three-course meal for 600 people in the middle of George Street.
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NewsMessina Is Releasing a Gold-Topped Choc-Hazelnut Trifle to Level Up Your Christmas Lunch
It comes stacked with chocolate mud cake, Messinatella fudge, caramelised white choc mousse and more — and paired with a gingerbread and dark choc chip cookie pie.
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RestaurantThe James
89-113 Kent Street, Millers Point
Tableside Beef Wellington brings a sense of theatre to the evening, as do showstopping desserts such as sticky toffee soufflé.
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RestaurantLinla
413 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
A playful pan-Asian eatery serving the likes of paper bag-shaken fried chicken, fairy bread bao and a bubble tea cocktail.
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RestaurantLas Palmas Manly
West Esplanade, Manly
The garden bar and taqueria, just steps away from Manly Wharf is accessible via a 15-minute ferry from the CBD.
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RestaurantSaint Peter at The Grand National Hotel
161 Underwood Street, Paddington
Josh Niland's nose-to-tail (scale-to-tail?) seafood restaurant is a must-visit.
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RestaurantThe Flynn
2A Bligh Street, Sydney
The Flynn aims to offer restaurant-level food and service without the hefty price tags.
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BarHotel Harry
40-44 Wentworth Avenue, Surry Hills
The century-old Macquarie Hotel gets a new lease on life with the revamped Hotel Harry.
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CafeSalumerie Bondi
75-79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach
Salumerie's fourth outpost brings Neapolitan deli energy — and laneway aperitivo sessions — to Bondi.
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RestaurantSahtein
18b Argyle Street, The Rocks
Sip a za'atar martini and feast on charcoal-grilled Lebanese favourites at this Beirut-inspired restaurant in The Rocks.
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CafeTOUCH WOOD
1B Bridge Road, Glebe
Sydney Fish Market's sun-washed all-day spot reimagines brunch classics with a seafood focus.
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RestaurantBronte Road Fish
280-282 Bronte Rd, Waverley
Bronte Road Bistro has traded the streak frites and duck à l'orange for tuna smash burgers, silky soft serve and margarita slushies.
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NewsGolden Century's Billy Wong Looks to the Future Now That the Original CBD Restaurant Has Closed
Billy Wong has confirmed to Concrete Playground that the iconic Golden Century isn’t coming back. But, here’s what the future looks like for the restaurant group and where you can still get its food.
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GuideSeven Bars to Have a Catch-Up with Mates Now and Pay Later
Have fun now and think about the bill later.
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NewsOnline Bakery Black Cream Is Now Delivering Messina Chocolate Basque Cheesecakes to Your Door
This new cheesecake is made with Messina's 65-percent dark couverture chocolate, and serves up to eight people — or just you.
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NewsTotti's Has Just Opened Its Third Outpost Inside the Site of 3 Weeds Rozelle
All of your Totti's favourites, plus a brand new Italian dessert bar, have arrived in the inner west.
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NewsNomad Group's Second Sydney Venue Beau Is the New Wine Bar and Deli Coming to Surry Hills
Beau will serve deli treats for breakfast and lunch, plus Mediterranean bar snacks and offer an expansive wine list at dinnertime.
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NewsMuMu Is Dan Hong's New Restaurant and Sibling Venue to Ms G's Opening Next Month
The all-day venue will be serving street food-inspired dishes daily until 2am alongside vibrant cocktails and Ms G's fan-favourite yuzu slushies.
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EventHubfest at The Hub on Hall Street
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
The Hub, Hall Street, Bondi Beach
Over one weekend, this gastronomic Bondi precinct is turning into a sun-soaked street party.
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EventGirl Dinner with Katharina Lou
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026
ArmsLength, Potts Point
Slow fashion designer Katharina Lou revives the art of dressing up for a gathering with the girls.
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EventPatricia Piccinini's 'Centrifugal Love Garden' at Passage Gallery
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 8 May 2026
Passage Gallery, Haymarket
On display around-the-clock, this acclaimed artist's latest work spins organoids, penguins and possibility into a vision of a symbiotic future.
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EventIngenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show
Thu, 2 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
With affordable tickets and a huge Easter egg hunt, the Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show has your school holiday plans sorted.
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EventData Dreams: Art and AI at MCA Australia
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 - Mon, 27 Apr 2026
MCA, Sydney
Now on at MCA Australia, Data Dreams unites ten international artists in a major Sydney-only exhibition, examining how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live, think and create.
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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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EventPOOL by Pier One and Business & Pleasure Co
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay
Live it up by Sydney Harbour, as this pop-up pontoon and swimming pool evokes the sun-drenched beach clubs of Europe.
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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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GuideTen Gift Ideas for People Who Love Australian Cuisine (Because Who Doesn't?)
From picturesque oyster feasts to bush tucker tastings, these food-filled adventures make for ideal pressies.
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NewsJosh and Julie Niland Are Expanding Fish Butchery with a Huge New Waterloo Outpost
Opening in mid-January, the new venue will be twice the size of the OG Fish Butchery in Paddington.
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NewsCBD Favourite Burrow Bar Has Expanded With a New Vietnamese Restaurant Called Cash Only Diner
This first-of-its kind Sydney restaurant is serving dishes showcasing the cuisine of regional Vietnamese city Hue.
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NewsImpossible Foods Is Finally Serving Up Its Plant-Based Beef Alternative in Australia
Burger chain Grill'd has added four Impossible burgers to its menu, while Sydney favourite Butter is doing an Impossible pop-up with katsu, cheeseburgers and chilli cheese fries.
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NewsRoundhouse Is Newcastle's New Rooftop Restaurant with a Big Focus on Local Produce
Crystalbrook has opened Roundhouse, its flagship rooftop restaurant which sources 80-percent of its produce from within a three-hour drive of the site.
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NewsOncore Is the Crown Sydney's New Sky-High Restaurant with World-Renowned Chef Clare Smyth at the Helm
Smyth has previously been named World's Best Female Chef at the 2018 World's 50 Best Restaurants and cooked at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
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NewsBeloved Sydney Yum Cha Venue Marigold Is Closing Next Month
The iconic Haymarket restaurant will close to the public on Sunday, December 5.
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NewsPaski Vineria Popolare Is the New Italian Restaurant and Wine Shop Opening on Oxford Street
Taking over the digs of spritz bar This Must Be The Place, Paski Vineria Popolare will host weekly wine tastings and food from a former Ragazzi and 10 William Street chef.
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GuideWhere to Get a High-Flying Feed in Sydney Without Dipping Into Your Savings
From world-class bar snacks to chic lunch specials — these fine fancy eats won't cost a bomb.
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NewsSydney Date-Night Spots for When One of You Eats Plant-Based But the Other Doesn't (Yet)
Skip the meat and dairy products but amp up the romance on your next date night.
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NewsAustralian Coffee Roaster Single O Is Opening Its First International Cafe in Tokyo
Just like its Surry Hills venue, it'll feature self-serve coffee taps — plus the brand's first in-store coffee subscription.
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NewsUrsula's Is the New Paddington Bistro From Former Rockpool Chef Phil Wood
The Ursula's menu pays homage to modern Australian cuisine and the storied past of its beautiful Paddington home.
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GuideEight Mindblowing Vegan Dishes to Order in Sydney That'll Have Your Carnivorous Mates Coming Back for Seconds
Animal byproducts? I don't know her.
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NewsFive Must-Try Restaurants in the Inner West's New Dining Precinct
From sweet to savoury, a world of great new eats has landed in Smidmore Street.
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FeatureThe Localist: Sydney 2021
The past year has really highlighted the importance of supporting our local shops and hospo joints. There's power at your fingertips — and in your shopping baskets.
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NewsIncoming: The Grounds To Open Luxe South Eveleigh Venue (And Kevin Bacon's Not Invited)
The Grounds is set to step up its wedding game with a flashy new space coming to South Eveleigh.
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NewsHarajuku Gyoza's Lemon Meringue Dumplings Are the Next Food Mashup You Need to Try
This gyoza-dessert hybrid comes filled with lemon curd and topped with mini meringues.
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NewsThe Team Behind Restaurant Hubert and Frankie's Is Turning Phillip's Foote Into a Euro Wine Bar
Swillhouse has big plans for the George Street site, but in the meantime it's celebrating Phillip's Foote with a temporary bar over summer.
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NewsMessina Is Now Selling Chocolate-Covered Lamington Gelato Bars at Australian Supermarkets
They come filled with chocolate gelato mixed with desiccated coconut — plus raspberry sauce.
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NewsThe NSW Government Is Giving Restaurants $5000 Grants to Improve Their Al Fresco Dining
The NSW Government is investing $66 million into a series of initiatives aimed at revitalising the hospitality industry.
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NewsNow Open: Lola's Is Bondi's New Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar with Ocean Views
Oysters, martinis and Mediterranean meals star at this 94-seat venue from two Sydney hospitality mainstays.
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NewsWhat Three Top Chefs Love About Eating (And Cooking) Plant-Based
"Plant-based eating is honestly no different to eating any other meal. Good food is good food."
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NewsConnoisseur and Koko Black Have Teamed Up for a New Range of Luxurious Ice Cream Sticks
Two flavours are available, both coated in Koko Black's signature 54 percent dark chocolate.
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NewsThe NSW Government's Dine & Discover Scheme Is Giving Everyone Two More $25 Vouchers
You'll have until June 2022 to use the vouchers to support hospitality, arts and recreation venues across the state.
