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NewsInflation Means The Price of Everything Is Going Up — Except Your Morning Coffee
Inflation is back on the rise, but at least you can expect coffee prices to stop increasing in 2026.
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NewsComing Soon: KODA Is the "No-Attitude Destination" Bringing Playful Cocktails and Robata-Grilled Good Times to the Former Monopole Site
In an exclusive interview with 'Concrete Playground', restaurateur Matt Yazbeck lifts the lid on his upcoming CBD venture.
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NewsNow Open: Haus of Wendy Is the US Burger Chain's Biggest Aussie Launch to Date, Opening in the Heart of Brisbane CBD
Spanning two brightly coloured levels, this huge Wendy's highlights the brand's ambitions to take over Aussie fast food.
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NewsThis Mosman Venue Has a Private Beach — So You Can Have Your Euro-Summer Destination Wedding Without Leaving Sydney
This Sydney venue marries city luxury with beachfront views reminiscent of a Euro-summer destination wedding.
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NewsThis Just in: the New Sydney Fish Market Will Open in Early 2026, with New Venues From Junda Khoo and Luke Nguyen, and a Last Hurrah 36-Hour Seafood Marathon at Pyrmont
The reimagined Sydney Fish Market will bring together old favourites and new vendors to create a vibrant waterfront landmark.
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NewsCP Staff Picks: Where Our Team Is Dining Out This Month — With 50 Percent off the Bill
Dine Out with Uber Eats unlocks exclusive discounts at Sydney's best restaurants. Here's where the CP team is heading.
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GuideFamous Sydney Takeaway Spots to Try Right Now (and What to Order)
Sydney’s food scene has a short attention span — until it finds something really good. These are the takeaway spots that have inspired queues, Instagram posts and repeat visits.
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GuideHonda ZR-V-Approved: The Honda Team's Favourite Spots
The Honda team's own picks across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne: the spots they keep going back to and would probably take you to themselves.
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GuideX-Factor Venues Made to Impress Even the Most Jaded Out-of-Towners
Restaurants and bars across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide worth showing off to the friend you've been trying to talk into moving closer.
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GuideSunset Picnic Spots to Stake Out and Claim Early Before the Crowd
Picnic grounds across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with room to spread a blanket, crack open a bottle and settle in just as the sky turns pink.
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GuideRoad Trips Just Outside of Town to Fill an Entire Day Out
Nine day trips close enough to squeeze in before dinner, from high tea in a 1904 hydropathic retreat to a solar-powered treetop park in the Otways.
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GuideQuick Lunch Spots to Get You Out of the Office and Back Fast
Nine lunch spots fast enough to squeeze in between meetings, from a Florence import with a queue out front to a dumpling bar that plates in minutes.
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GuidePubs to Settle Into and See Out a Long and Lazy Sunday Session
Twelve pubs made for a lazy weekend sesh with mates — a beer garden to claim, a few pints to work through, and nowhere else you need to be.
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GuideOpen-Flame Restaurants That Cook With Fire and Smoke
The restaurants across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide where coal, ironbark and open flame do all the cooking instead of a gas line.
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GuideNeighbourhood Restaurants the Locals Try Hard to Keep Secret
Nine neighbourhood restaurants locals would rather you didn't find out about, from a Collingwood taverna with no menu to a Paddington bistro carving duck tableside.
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GuideMarkets Where You Can Do Your Whole Weekly Food Shop in One Go
The produce markets across Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane where one lap of the stalls sorts out the week's shopping, coffee in hand.
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NewsButterBoy Is Serving Fresh Cookies and Milk in the CBD With a Pitt Street Pop-Up
Sydney's best cookies are popping up in the CBD for two weeks only.
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News"Pivot with Purpose": Japanese Cafe Kahii on the Importance of Staying Flexible in Hospitality
We asked Kahii's director, Matthew Wong, the pros and cons of flexibility in hospitality.
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NewsComing Soon: Grill Americano's Glamorous Sydney Debut Now Comes with Exclusive New Dishes and an Opening Date
The Melbourne hotspot is bringing its famed bistecca, handmade pasta and new seafood creations to a heritage-listed CBD site this November.
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NewsThree Flavour-Packed Meals That Win the Race Against Mid-Week Takeaway
From missing items to cold meals, the dream of a takeaway is often tastier than the reality. Here are three quick and flavoursome recipes—without the takeaway tax.
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NewsWho's Still Eating Out? Research Shows Millennials and Gen Zs Are Carrying Australia's Dining Scene
New research shows Millennials and older Gen Zs are continuing to dine out several times a week, keeping Australia’s restaurants and cafes busy despite cost-of-living pressures.
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NewsHosts With the Most: Small Business Owners on Making Your Business Stand Out From the Crowd
With wine bars, celebrity chef pop-ups, and legacy pubs, how do you stand out in Sydney’s food scene? Ennui's director shares his tips.
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CafeSonoma Bakery Rose Bay
779 Shop 1 New South Head Road, Rose Bay
Rose Bay's magnificent corner bakery reopens after a refurbishment making it even lighter, brighter and more welcoming.
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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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CafeBottom of the Harbour Seafoods
21 The Esplanade, Mosman
A family-run fish and chip shop that's been feeding Balmoral Beach locals since 1989.
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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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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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CafeHippo Espresso
468 The Esplanade, Warners Bay
One of the most beloved cafes in the state can be found in Warners Bay.
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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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BarThe Old Rosebud
654 Darling Street, Rozelle
Stop in for your morning flat white or arvo takeaway wrap before a walk along the harbour.
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CafeSplash 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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NewsNow Open: Frango Is Serving Its Portuguese Chicken in Caringbah, Bringing Its Birds and Burgers to the Shire for the First Time
Serving as the family-run chain's 16th location, these cherished Portuguese chicken maestros have kept Sydney stuffed since 1989.
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FeatureFasterFoods
It's time to answer a burning question: how do you get the bold, crave-worth flavours of takeaway favourites in your own kitchen?
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NewsComing Soon: Solaré Is Bringing a Superyacht Restaurant, Cocktail Bar and Beach Club to Sydney Harbour This October
World-first Solaré sets sail in October — a 150-foot classic superyacht with a coastal Italian restaurant, cocktail bar and beach club.
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NewsOne of Australia's Most Beloved Vietnamese Restaurants Announces Plans to Close After 23 Years, But You've Still Got Time to Pop in For a Final Meal
Book your table now to get a final taste of Red Lantern's famous chilli salted squid.
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NewsAfter Four Days of Rigorous Competition, the Winners of the 36th Annual Official Great Aussie Pie Competition Have Been Crowned
Plan a road trip around Australia around these award-winning bakeries.
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NewsALDI Is Now Delivering Groceries Via DoorDash Across Australia in the Latest and Greatest Expansion of its Partnership
Aussies everywhere can now get the cheapest groceries around dropped right at their door.
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EventHellcat Speedracer: Forever Never Here Halloween
Sat, 31 Oct, 2026
City Recital Hall, Sydney
Hellcat Speedracer bring their Forever Never Here tour to City Recital Hall for a Halloween party in the foyer.
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EventCarriageworks Summer
Sun, 1 Nov 2026 - Sun, 31 Jan 2027
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
An Australian premiere from David Hockney, warehouse sets from Overmono and Armand Van Helden, and a solo performance of Wake in Fright are among the highlights of Carriageworks Summer.
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EventField Day 2027
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027
The Domain, Sydney
Field Day is kicking off its 25th year with a bang, adding Australian dance export Mall Grab to its already massive NYD lineup.
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EventGolden Hour 2027, Featuring Amyl and the Sniffers
Thu, 4 Mar, 2027
Bondi Beach, Sydney
Three of Australia's most exciting acts are heading to Bondi Beach for a sun-soaked summer send-off with plenty of punk-rock bite.
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EventClub Amalfi at Watsons Bay Hotel
Multiple single dates
Watsons Bay Hotel, Watsons Bay
Make Sundays feel a little more European, as this monthly Amalfi-inspired session returns to the harbourfront.
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EventMeadow X ABSOLUT TABASCO Hottest Brunch
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov 2026
Meadow Music Room, Cronulla
Meadow Music Room is hosting a 90-minute bottomless brunch throughout November, with two-course dining, spicy cocktails and live music from its resident artists.
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EventHot Halloween at Meadow Music Room
Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov 2026
Meadow Music Room, Cronulla
Meadow Music Room is hosting a Hot Halloween party with Yolanda Be Cool, a red dress code and ABSOLUT® TABASCO™ cocktails.
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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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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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NewsYou Can Win $20k Worth Of Marketing and Get Your Hospo Business Featured on Concrete Playground
Looking to shine a light on your hospitality business?
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NewsShuck It, You Can Head to The Sanderson for a Weekday Lunch of $2 Oysters
It turns out that a luxury lunch doesn't need to gouge your pocket money.
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NewsJoji Head Chef Kihoon Kim on Switching Culinary Gears, Perfect Pairings and Joji's New Menu
For this veteran of omakase cooking, a menu meant to be shared means big flavours cooked with a focus on the little details.
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NewsNeil and Sam Perry Have Departed Baker Bleu Double Bay, with the Brand's OG Founders Taking Over the Landmark Location
Launched in partnership with the renowned chef, the Double Bay location serves as the admired bakery's first venture beyond Melbourne.
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NewsComing Soon: Acclaimed Chef Dany Karam Will Bring a Trio of Dining Concepts to a New Southwestern Sydney Lifestyle Precinct
The former Executive Chef of BLACK at The Star will debut two venues this November as part of the $230-million Cabravale Club Resort redevelopment.
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NewsThis is Not a Drill: ButterBoy is Giving Away Free Cookies for One Day Only in Special Flavours Such as Fairy Bread and Matcha White Chocolate
Designed in collaboration with Snapchat and Jasmin Weston, the cookies will be given away in a blind box, so you won't know which flavour you're getting.
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NewsMessina and Olympic Meats are Collaborating on a Chargrilled Carpark Feast This Friday and Saturday
Clear your lunch plans and tear into this time-limited team up of two Marrickville heavyweights.
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NewsA Lineup of Esteemed Chefs has been announced for the Australian Native Food Festival Heading to Carriageworks this Month, Including Ben Shewry and Kylie Kwong
The festival, focusing on First Nations-owned and run businesses, will honour culture and foster connection.
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NewsAfter a Month Long Closure, Chinatown Markets Are Reopening This Week in a Convenient New Location
The Chinatown crowd favourite returns alongside the ongoing infrastructure upgrades.
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NewsMary's North Sydney Is Launching a Gloriously High-Calorie Weekend Brunch Menu
Tuck into decadent pancake stacks and bottomless filter coffee from Father's Day weekend.
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NewsTwo-Hatted Monopole Is Closing After 13 Years, with Its Owners Launching the Levant-Inspired Watermans on Sydney Harbour
Saying goodbye to one favourite while welcoming what might become another, the latest news from the Bentley Restaurant Group rounds out a big 2025.
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NewsComing Soon: Bistro Ebony to Open on Pitt Street, Serving Classic Euro-Style Dishes, With Most of the Menu Under $50
Due to open this October, this new CBD spot will serve French and Italian classics in an accessible and inviting manner.
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NewsNow Open: Aria Announces the Long-Term Activation of its Snack Bar, Which Will Serve Some of Australia's Finest Produce in Bite-Size Form
Experience Matt Moran's famous fine-dining in snack-size bites, from fried quail legs with caviar to mushroom tarts with truffle and cheddar.
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NewsLuke Mangan Has Unveiled a Golden Chocolate Bar Dessert Hiding Prizes Worth Up to $50,000
Crack into this luxury dessert at any Luke Mangan & Company restaurant and you could uncover a serious bonus.
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NewsComing Soon: Melbourne Icon Lee Ho Fook Is Bringing Its Two-Hatted Chinese Cuisine to Sydney, Opening at The Porter House Hotel
Often credited with redefining Chinese-Australian cuisine, renowned chef Victor Liong is ready to introduce his attention-grabbing dishes to a Sydney crowd.
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NewsDine and Make Curtain Call, as Bennelong at the Sydney Opera House Is Now Serving 45-Minute Snack and Cocktail Sessions
Conceived as an indulgent pre- or post-show treat, relish a trio of elevated snacks and a curated cocktail amid luxe surrounds.
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NewsComing Soon: More Than Twenty Years After Pilu at Freshwater, Giovanni Pilu Sets Sail with Flaminia
Named for the ship that brought his family to Australia, the acclaimed chef's new Circular Quay restaurant will celebrate Italy's coastal spirit right on Sydney Harbour.
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NewsThe Strand Hotel Relaunches a Revamped Bar With a Burger-Focused Menu and Five days of Discounts
You've got five days from Wednesday, August 20 to try the new offering for $5 a serve.
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NewsChef Matt Moran and Solotel Lose Contract for Opera Bar After 24 Years at the Helm, with Applejack Group Set to Take Over the Reins
Now that a strongly contested tender is complete, the harbourside icon will come under new management from mid-September.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Hosting Its First-Ever Pasta Feast, Celebrating Saturday Night Pasta's Newest Range at Its Marrickville Factory
For one night only, a host of foodie friends and collaborators will come together to celebrate the launch of a new pasta and sauce range.
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NewsFabbrica Bread Shop Is Indulging Your Winter Food Cravings by Hosting a Stacked Lasagne Night Every Wednesday in August
Pre-order a classic Italian feast to enjoy on your couch or detour through the Rozelle location for a comfort-inducing midweek dinner.
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NewsGyuniku's All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Just Got Better, with Panko Crumbed Gyukatsu Added to Its Crowd-Pleasing Menu
This sprawling buffet is stacked with premium cuts and bites, but the addition of golden wagyu sirloin is sure to take your dining experience to even greater heights.
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FeatureHonouring Hakumai
What does quality vodka and high-end sushi have in common? A humble, but high end grain.
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Feature"Rice is Like Pasta to Italians, It's in Our Soul": Honouring Hakumai with Chef Hajime Horiguchi
Akira Horikawa shares his pursuit of sushi perfection and why humble white rice is the most important ingredient in Japanese cuisine.
