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    The New-Look Duke of Enmore Is Serving Up Next-Level Pub Grub and Natural Wines

    The inner west corner pub has been made over by an all-star hospitality team.

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    Five Foods to Pair With Your Favourite Celebratory Drinks

    The sips to pair with all your festive feeds — from the prawns to the roast.

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    Melbourne Cafe Napier Quarter Is Phasing Out Takeaway Coffee

    It's doing the environment a solid — and trying to get you to enjoy your cuppa.

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    Rosenbaum and Fuller Is Bondi's New All-Day Diner and Cocktail Bar

    It's run by a team of hospitality legends, including a former Australian Bartender of the Year.

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    Announcing Concrete Playground's Best of 2018 Sydney Award Winners

    The very best new Sydney bars, restaurants, cafes, pubs, events and spaces of the year.

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    Tayim Is Sydney's New Middle Eastern Restaurant Tucked Away in a Sandstone Building in The Rocks

    The all-day diner serves up Middle Eastern dishes in the restaurant, and take away falafel and kebabs from its deli.

Latest Guides
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    Totti's Is Bondi's New Italian Eatery from Two Top Sydney Chefs and Merivale

    It's opening inside The Royal this Friday with Pinbone's Mike Eggert and Rockpool's Khan Danis at the helm.

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    Gelato Messina Is Delivering Free Choc Tops to Beaches Across Sydney Via Speedboat

    All you need to do is flag down the speedboat and wade out to get your frozen treat.

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    Bondi's Much-Loved Israeli Cafe Shuk Has Opened on the Lower North Shore

    And it's opening a third spot in Elizabeth Bay in the New Year.

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    Gelatissimo's Boozy Frosé Sorbet Has Arrived to Cool Down Your Summer

    The frosty sweet treat combines Chandon Sparkling Brut Rosé and strawberries — and it's only available this month.

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    You Can Now Get Food Delivered Straight to Your Beach Towel Thanks to Deliveroo

    Next time hunger hits while you're basking in the sun with a book, you won't need to move.

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    Doughnut Time's Comeback Has Started with the Opening of Two New Brisbane Stores

    It's also opening two Gold Coast spots and three Melbourne stores before the end of 2018.

Latest Places
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    Sydney Has a New Hidden Pop-Up Bar Dedicated to Highballs

    It's out to bridge the gap between mixed drinks and complicated cocktails.

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    Sydney's Ten Best Spicy Foods for Hardcore Heat Lovers

    Test your limits at these tearjerkers.

  • News

    Gelato Messina Has Dropped a New Line of Its Famed Cakes Just In Time for Summer

    The gelato experts have unveiled eight new creations for you to sink your sweet tooth into this party season.

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    The Vicar Is The Hills' Huge New Eatery By Award-Winning Australian Bartenders and Designers

    When complete, it'll include two restaurants, a wine bar, an outdoor barbecue and a drive-through bottle shop.

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    Caffe Bartolo Is Surry Hills' New All-Day Italian Diner from the Co-Owner of Lobo Plantation

    With the ex-head chef of Fratelli Paradiso in the kitchen and gun bartender Grazia Di Franco behind the bar you could easily spend all day here.

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    Enmore's The Duke Is Reopening with Vegan-Friendly Fare and Heaps of Natural Wine

    It's had a facelift and is relaunching just in time for summer.

Latest Events
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    The Owners of Newtown Mainstay Hartsyard Have Sold the Business

    But don't worry — the buyer is the restaurant's existing head chef and Automata alumnus Jarrod Walsh.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Pubs of 2018

    Honouring the best new additions (and returns) to Sydney's pub scene this year.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Cafes of 2018

    These six cafes serve up more than just top-notch coffee.

  • News

    4 Pines Brewing Is Opening a Small Beer and Burger Joint in Surry Hills

    Expect burgers piled high with deep-fried cheese, habanero chicken and prawns.

  • Feature

    Best of 2018 Sydney

    These 36 outstanding Sydney ventures have been handpicked by Concrete Playground for their combination of originality, innovation, creativity, approachability and sustainability.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Restaurants of 2018

    Honouring the very best new additions to Sydney's restaurant scene this year.

  • News

    Andy Bowdy's OTT Christmas Trifles Are Back So You Can One-Up Gran Again

    The four versions are loaded with fresh cherries, baked cheesecake chunks, caramelised popcorn and salted caramel drizzle.

  • News

    Europe's First Underwater Restaurant Is Now Taking Reservations

    Eat seafood under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.

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    We're Giving Away a Christmas Feast for You and Your Crew

    Bring on the silly season with a four-course feast, limoncello and unlimited drinks.

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    Patonga's Renovated Boathouse Hotel Is Your New Spot to Plan a Weekend Getaway Around

    Here, you can enjoy vibrant fare — from breakfast through dinner — and frozen watermelon margaritas right on the water.

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    Totti's Is the New Pasta Joint Inside The Royal from Pinbone's Mike Eggert and Merivale

    Launching this December, the Bondi eatery will pair woodfired breads with handcrafted pasta and many Italian cocktails.

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    Sweden's New Disgusting Food Museum Includes Aussie Favourites Like Vegemite and Musk Sticks

    Jell-o salad, mouse wine and Sardinian maggot-infested cheese also rank among the museum's exhibits.

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    These Striking 3D-Printed Chocolates Are Like Cadbury Roses for Millennials

    Designed by Melbourne artist Ryan L Foote, the chocolates include flavours like smashed avo, egg tart, french toast and finger lime.

  • News

    Heart Cafe Is Bondi's New Non-Profit Cafe Serving Up Healthy Brunch Fare and Training Disadvantaged Youth

    Dig into La Boqueria chorizo-stuffed rolls and colourful hemp pancakes for a good cause.

  • News

    We're Giving Away a Tapas Feast for You and Your Mates

    Enjoy a long overdue catch-up and some tasty Middle Eastern bites — on us.

  • News

    Continental Deli Has Opened a Second Shrine of Cocktails, Charcuterie and Canned Stuff in the CBD

    The Newtown bar has expanded — this time with pasta and a wine list six times the size of the original.

  • News

    This Is What the Huge New Sydney Fish Market Will Look Like in 2023

    The new $250 million precinct will boast a curved scale-like roof, a waterside promenade and a new ferry stop.

  • News

    Harajuku Gyoza Is Opening a 'Stadium' Dedicated to Japanese Dumplings and Beer in Darling Harbour

    As well as a restaurant, the new venue will be a brewery for Japanese craft beer brand Yoyogi.

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    We're Giving Away a Luxe Melbourne Cup Lunch for You and a Friend

    Enjoy a sumptuous three-course feast in the heart of the CBD on us.

  • News

    El Camino Cantina and Sake to Open at Manly Wharf Just in Time for Summer

    The two venues are set to open next week, taking over the revamped precinct's rooftop level.

  • News

    Five Restaurants Where You Can Earn a New Crypto Food Currency at Every Meal

    Plus those celebrating this new currency with free secret snacks.

  • News

    Darling Square's Exchange Building Will Soon Be Home to Five New Eateries from Top Sydney Chefs

    Including Andy Bowdy's Saga and a Japanese pasta joint by the Ume crew.

  • Guide

    Seven Standout Katsu Sandos to Try in Sydney

    From the traditional to the triple-tiered, these are the best takes on the popular Japanese pork sandwich in Sydney.

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