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GuideFour Spots Perfect for a Double Date with that Couple You Met and Want to Befriend
Snag a cosy table for four — and a free bottle of wine — at one of these lively restaurants best suited for meeting new mates.
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NewsThe Gidley Is the Bistecca Team's New CBD Restaurant Inspired by Old-School New York Steakhouses
With prawn cocktails, banana splits (in drink form) and some very, very good steak.
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NewsTwo of NSW's Best Chefs Are Serving Up Next-Level Movie Snacks at This Year's Westpac Openair
Biota's James Viles and Automata's Clayton Wells have teamed up to bring you a next-level dinner and a movie night.
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GuideHealthy(ish) Brunch Dishes to Make You Feel Human Again After a Night Out
Deep-fried, soft-baked or with a side of chimichurri — no matter how you like your eggs, these cafes are where to go to banish a hangover and get a (relatively) healthy feed.
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NewsWe're Giving Away Dinner at Darling Square's Recently Opened XOPP for You and Five Mates
Get the crew together and tuck into Golden Century's famous pipis in XO sauce — for zero dollars.
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NewsChippendale's Beloved LP's Quality Meats Is Closing Its Restaurant
But, thankfully, you'll still be able to get your hands on Luke Powell's house-made smoked goods.
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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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NewsThe World's First Drive-Thru-Only KFC Has Opened in Australia
The trial concept store in Newcastle features multiple drive-thru lanes.
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NewsKylie Kwong Is Opening a Cantonese-Australian Restaurant in Sydney's New South Eveleigh Precinct
The acclaimed chef will also act as the precinct's ambassador, leading a diverse lineup of food and cultural events throughout the year.
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GuideSix Places to Host Your Next Long Lunch When You Want to Feel Extra Fancy This Summer
Elevate the weekend's big brunch catch up to a leisurely lunch with premium cocktails.
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NewsChippendale's Gin Lane Has Launched a New Range of Gin-Infused Soft Serves for Summer
The boozy, frozen treats include ones topped with popping candy and hundreds and thousands.
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NewsCult-Favourite Charcoal Chicken Shop El Jannah Has Opened Its First Inner West Outpost
You can now dive into a bowl of its finger-lickin'-good garlic sauce — and new menu additions like fried chicken and burgers — on King Street.
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NewsFamed Korean Oven-Roasted Chicken Chain Goobne Is Opening Its First Aussie Store in Haymarket
The crisp-skinned chook comes in seven different flavours — and can be ordered to your table using a smartphone.
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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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NewsFive Spring Things to Do for the Week of November 4
Sip champagne, catch a movie by the harbour and have a boogie at a community festival.
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NewsFood App Ritual Is Offering $1 Lunches All Week
It's offering menu items from 250 eateries in the CBD, North Sydney and Barangaroo for just $1 until Friday.
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NewsKuro Is Sydney CBD's New Japanese Fine Diner and Coffee Shop
It's open for coffees in the morning and wagyu and cocktails at night.
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NewsCornersmith Has Closed Its Popular Marrickville Cafe After Eight Years
Thankfully, its Annandale cafe and Marrickville picklery are staying open.
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NewsNomad Has Officially Moved Into Its New Digs After Its OG Restaurant Was Destroyed by Fire
It has popped up in the old Longrain digs while the original restaurant rebuilds.
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NewsFive Spring Things to Do for the Week of October 28
Slurp oysters, drink wine by the harbour and have a boogie at a western Sydney dance party.
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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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NewsShwarmama Is Surry Hills' New Hole-in-the-Wall Kebab Shop by Ester's Mat Lindsay
The standing room-only spot is serving up garlicky shawarma, fried eggplant breakfast sandwiches and salted choc-chip cookies all day.
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NewsYou Can Score Chef Shannon Martinez's Vegan Hot Dogs for Free Today
The limited-edition plant-based dog hits Deliveroo this week, but there are hundreds of free ones being given out at lunchtime.
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GuideFive Nostalgic Sandwiches in Sydney That'll Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
When you're craving comfort (but also a little adventure), these lunchtime treats tick all the right boxes.
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Red Rock Deli Secret Supper Recap: Giorgio Distefano
A look back at all the happenings from Paul Turner's secret dinner inspired by Red Rock Deli's new limited-edition chips.
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NewsMcDonald's Is Selling More Than 144,000 Bottles of Big Mac Special Sauce
You'll be able to buy one on McHappy Day in November, with all the proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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NewsNine Essential Bars and Eateries to Hit in the Bendigo Region
Plan a weekend escape around sipping craft brews, exploring bustling restaurant hubs and tucking into local produce.
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GuideSeven Eateries to Hit When You're Running Errands and Need a Good Feed to Keep You Going
There's nothing like hanger pangs to ruin your day, so fuel up on stacked bagels, fried chicken, fresh sangas, pizza and baked goods.
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NewsFive Spring Things to Do for the Week of October 21
Complete a seaside sculpture trail and watch a movie outdoors.
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NewsRagazzi Is the CBD's New Minimal-Intervention Wine and Pasta Bar by the Love, Tilly Devine Crew
Knock off work and head here for a pasta (or two) and one of the 300 bottles of Italian and Australian wine.
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GuideFive Places Where You Can Get Next-Level Crumpets in Sydney
Toast stands no chance against these golden, holey rounds — especially when they're topped with strawberry gum, salted caramel or sea urchin.
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NewsAndy Bowdy's OTT Christmas Trifles Are Back So You Can One-Up Gran Again
The four versions are loaded with fresh fruits, boozy jellies, caramelised almonds and salted coconut cream.
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NewsBetty's Burgers Has Added an Indulgent (But Affordable) Lobster Roll to Its Menu
The $19 rolls are filled with fresh lobster meat, and they're only available for a few weeks.
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NewsMerivale's Award-Winning Lotus Restaurant Has Reopened with Dan Hong at the Helm
After 11 years, Lotus has returned to its Potts Point digs for a proper farewell.
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GuideEight Last-Minute Ways You Can Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day with Your Work Mates
Set your work emails to 'out of office', pick out your best outfit and get ready to enjoy bottomless bubbles.
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NewsFive Spring Things to Do for the Week of October 14
Sip many pink drinks, eat your way around your neighbourhood and catch a global pop act.
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NewsLobby Boy Is the New North Sydney Cafe from the Team Behind The Grounds of Alexandria
If you work in North Sydney, you're in luck — it's made its home in the base of Northpoint Tower, serving breakfast jaffles, coffees and house-made sodas.
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NewsWhere to Get Oysters Under $2 in Sydney Every Day of the Week
Whether it's Monday morning or Sunday afternoon, here's where you can find oysters for pocket change.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Releasing Another Trifle to Take Your Christmas Lunch to the Next Level
Tell your nan she doesn't need to make a trifle this year.
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GuideWhere to Eat When It's Not Quite Payday But You Just Can't Eat Anymore Leftovers
Try roti bread tacos, feast on dumplings and split a pizza with your mates, without breaking the bank.
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NewsNine Food Stalls You Need to Track Down at Parramatta Lanes This Year
Parramatta's lanes will be overtaken with 50 food stalls over four nights — here's where to head to first.
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NewsFive Things to Try at Sydney's 2019 Night Noodle Markets
With caramel doughnut burgers to one-hander cheesy beef-filled waffles, there are a lot of food decisions to be made at this year's market — we'll help you make them.
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NewsThese Nine Soon-to-Open Restaurants and Shops Will Complete Sydney's Massive Darling Square Precinct
An 11-seat Japanese restaurant, a Korean roast chicken chain and a sneaker store make up the final retailers in the Haymarket precinct.
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NewsFour Spring Things to Do for the Week of October 7
Get down to 80s pop ballads, try a bunch of craft beers, and more.
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NewsMessina Has Released a New Line of Mini Gelato Cakes Perfect for When You Don't Want to Share
Because every day is a good day to eat an entire cake by yourself.
