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NewsMerivale Has Just Snapped Up Its Second Venue on New South Wales' South Coast
After acquiring The Quarterdeck in Narooma earlier in 2021, the hospitality giant has now purchased boutique hotel and restaurant The Whale Inn.
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NewsVegan KitKats Are About to Hit Australian Supermarkets So Everyone Can Have a Break
They're made with a rice-based milk alternative, and they hit Woolworths Metro stores next month.
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NewsKFC's New Augmented Reality Game Takes You Hunting for Buckets to Win Cash and Chicken
It's called 'The Great Bucket Hunt' — and you can win cash, chicken and a year's worth of free KFC.
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NewsFive Stores Opening in the Inner West's New Retail Precinct to Get Excited About
A florist-cafe, a much-loved bookseller and a local makers' haven are among our favourite openings at the newly extended Marrickville Metro.
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GuideSeven Epic Starters and Sides That Are Almost Worth the Restaurant Booking Alone
It's perfectly acceptable to fill up on multiple entrees.
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GuideSeven Moreish Fried Snacks to Devour After a Long Day in Sydney
Satisfy those hankerings with these bites of deep-fried deliciousness.
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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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NewsSydney's Super-Popular RaRa Ramen Is Now Serving Up Its Brothy Bowls in Burleigh Heads
Head down James Street's arcade to tuck into its signature tonkotsu, three types of vegan ramen and brews from the neon-lit bar.
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NewsNSW Residents Now Have an Extra Month to Redeem Their $25 Dine & Discover Vouchers
The scheme was initially slated to end on June 30, but has now been extended until July 31.
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NewsHarajuku Gyoza Is Now Serving Up Charcoal Karaage Chicken Fondue to Warm Up Your Winter
Get ready to dip charcoal-coated bite-sized pieces of karaage chicken into a hot pot of oh-so-gooey cheese.
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NewsSix Tasty Midweek Dinner Ideas If You're Trying to Cut Back on All the Cheeky Takeaways
Kick things off with meat-free Mondays, then celebrate the end of the workweek with a potluck dinner with your nearest and dearest.
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GuideEight Winning Cocktail and Snack Combos to Order If You Just Can't Wait Till Dinner
Silence your grumbling tummy with one of these bite-sized dishes — and a tipple or two.
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NewsThe Best Dine & Discover Deals Around Sydney So You Can Put Your $25 Vouchers to Great Use
Double your money at venues across the city — or nab yourself a three-course meal.
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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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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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NewsGelato Messina Is Releasing a Choc Malt Cheesecake Version of Its Indulgent Cookie Pie
This time, the dessert chain is filling a choc malt cookie pie with vanilla malt cheesecake, then topping it with a choc malt crumble.
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GuideNine Sydney Solstice Experiences to Have This Winter If All You Think About Is Food (and Wine)
Sydney’s dining scene is good at the best of times, but it’s getting even better this June.
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NewsThese Australian Eateries Are Serving Up Supremely Cheesy 40-Cheese Toasties for Two Weeks
And you can get them delivered to your door.
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NewsGelatissimo Is Scooping Up Cold Brew Coffee-Flavoured Vegan Gelato Made with Oat Milk
It's only available for a limited time.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Is Giving Away an Excessive 100,000 Free Doughnuts
Sweet glazed doughnuts are even better when you don't have to pay for them.
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NewsEx-Rockpool Executive Chef Phil Wood Is Opening His First Sydney Restaurant in Paddington
It will be housed in the former digs of Darcy's Restaurant and Guillaume.
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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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NewsMelbourne's New Dining Initiative Will Give You Up to $100 Off Meals in the City From June 11
The 'Melbourne Money' scheme will offer 20 percent rebates on dining in the CBD, Chinatown, Lygon Street, Docklands, North Melbourne, Kensington and Southbank.
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GuideSix Sweet Treats to Get for Your Mate's Birthday If They (Weirdly) Don't Like Cake
Treat the cake-hater in your life to monster-sized eclairs, birthday breakfasts and boozy Italian desserts.
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GuideSeven Belly-Warming Noodle Soups in Sydney to Slurp Down on the Next Super Chilly Day
Warm yourself from the inside out with a hearty bowl of brekkie ramen or sweet and sour soup.
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GuideFive OTT Sandwiches to Eat for Lunch If You're Tired of Sad Desk Salads
Swap those soggy leaves for a sky-high chilli chicken sambo or a roll filled with gravy and golden-roasted pork belly.
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NewsDiana Is the New Korean and Chinese Eatery Bringing Late-Night Karaoke to Potts Point
Find homemade kimchi, sashimi salad and weekend bouts of open mic karaoke at this new restaurant.
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NewsMerivale's Inner West Portfolio Has Expanded Again with the Purchase of Norton's Irish Pub
The Parramatta Road pub will become Merivale's fourth inner west venue.
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NewsNutella's New Recipe Book Gives You 185 Ways to Enjoy the Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread
The hardback will teach you how to slather the chocolatey spread on white bread and create a three-layer cheesecake.
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NewsLucky Kwong Is Kylie Kwong's New, Walk-In Only Lunch Spot
The Australian-Cantonese eatery focuses on accessibility, so the team won't be taking bookings and takeaway orders are welcome.
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FeatureThe Localist Shopfront
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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NewsBasque Cheesecake Gelato Is the Latest Indulgent Messina Flavour You Can Order by the Tub
It starts with basque cheesecake gelato, then tops it with a slice of toasted basque cheesecake.
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NewsBar Nina Is Darlinghurst's New All-Day Bar and Italian Restaurant by the Arms Length Crew
The Stanley Street spot is serving up morning coffee, daily handmade pasta and a weekly bottomless brunch.
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GuideSix Greater Western Sydney Restaurants That Are Perfect for Your Next Group Feast
You're not limited to the inner city when it comes to group-friendly options for you and your crew.
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NewsA New Multi-Level Venue and Rooftop Bar Is Opening Inside the CBD's Historic Shell House
The CBD venue is set to open in July from the owners of The Dolphin Hotel and Bondi Beach Public Bar.
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NewsUS Burger Chain Wendy's Is Handing Out Free Burgers and Desserts in The Rocks Today
As well as handing out free food, the one-day pop-up will gauge whether there's interest in the chain launching Down Under.
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NewsPlaces Where You Can Level-Up Your Long Lunch Game During American Express Delicious Month Out
Linger over bottomless margaritas, indulge in a truffle feast or eat until you burst at an extravagant fresh seafood buffet.
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NewsSpots to Hit During American Express Delicious Month Out When After-Work Snacks Are Calling Your Name
Clock off and head to these restaurants for soul-warming ramen, famous lamington desserts and top-tier Japanese whisky.
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NewsMelbourne's Rule-Breaking Indian Eatery Daughter in Law Is Opening a Byron Bay Outpost
Renowned chef Jessi Singh is bringing his 'unauthentic' dishes to the beachside town from June.
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NewsThe Team Behind Saint Peter Are Opening Charcoal Fish, an Elevated Fish & Chip Shop
Set to open in June, Josh and Julie Niland will bring their head-to-tail, sustainable cooking to Rose Bay.
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NewsThis Harbourside Pop-Up Restaurant Boasts Poly, Lotus and PS40 Alumni
Only open on Sundays, featuring weekly set menu collaborations with guest chefs.
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NewsHinchcliff House Is Circular Quay's New Mega-Venue Inside a Heritage Wool Store
Four venues including an all-day Italian restaurant and romantic cocktail bar stretch across the multi-level structure in Quay Quarter.
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GuideSix Legendary Dishes That Put These Sydney Restaurants on the Map (and Still Hold Up Today)
Tick these top eats off your culinary bucket list.
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NewsBanjo's Bakery Cafe's Lasagne Pie Is the Next Food Mashup You Need to Try
It layers pasta, beef mince, tomato, vegetables and cheese in a pastry case.
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GuideSeven Pasta Dishes to Order in Sydney Restaurants That'll Put Mum's Spag Bol to Shame
Bookmark these Italian spots for when only a big bowl of carbs will do.
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GuideUnique Experiences That'll Give You a Behind-the-Scenes Peek of Your Favourite Sydney Venues
See how gelato gets made or settle in for a private poker game in a subterranean restaurant.
