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NewsNow Open: The Velvet Glove Is Darlinghurst's New Luxury Restaurant and Bar for Art Lovers
This new venue is tucked down a Kings Cross laneway and promises opulence in abundance.
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NewsNow Open: Messina's Marrickville HQ Is the New Home of Shadow Baking, Plus an All-New Food and Wine Bar
These Messinaverse shifts have made the HQ space a paradise of gelato-themed delights.
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NewsMessina's One-Kilogram Gelato Easter Egg Is Back for 2025 — and This Time It's Cheesecake- and Pretzel-Flavoured
The gelato chain has turned its beloved Mr Messina flavour into this year's tastebud-tempting Easter special.
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NewsIt's Official: Chuck E Cheese Is Bringing Its Pizzas and Arcade Games Down Under, Opening in Australia in 2025
The US chain's first Aussie location will launch in Perth in the coming months, with the exact site set to be revealed in April.
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NewsNow Open: At Umami House, the Folks Behind Soul Burger Have Brought Umami-Infused Burgers to Randwick
This brand-new venue is dedicated to a unique twist on the traditional burg — each handmade daily, and carefully infused with shiitake and special umami seasoning.
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NewsOff to This Fairytale Wonderland You Go: All Things 'Snow White' Have Transformed The Grounds of Alexandria in Sydney
Wander through an enchanted forest, then tuck into red apple mocktails and sweet treats inspired by the new live-action 'Snow White' film.
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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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NewsFirst Look: Catseye Pool Club Is Josh and Julie Niland's Soon-to-Open (and Holiday-Worthy) Hamilton Island Restaurant and Bar
You'll find the pair's first Queensland eatery at The Sundays hotel from late-April 2025 — but while the ocean's finest is on the menu, it isn't a seafood joint.
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NewsComing Soon: Food and Drink Festival Naturellement Is Returning in 2025 to Celebrate Central Coast Cuisine
Fill up on epicurean flavours and get immersed in the local culinary scene at this gourmet extravaganza's long-awaited comeback.
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NewsNow Open: Rosa Is Pyrmont's Newest Neighbourhood Bar — and No Pasta Dish Costs Over $30
Inspired by the Amalfi’s dreamy landscapes and cuisine, this easygoing neighbourhood pasta bar offers idyllic dishes for an unbeatable price.
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NewsThis Mosman Spot Is Seeing Out Summer With a Taste of Euro Beach Lifestyle
From a private beachside perch, be whisked away out of Sydney.
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NewsNow Open: Baptist Street Rec. Club Is Honouring Offbeat Aussie Pubs with Nostalgic Cocktails and Thai Bites
Serving up retro cocktails and Thai small bites, this throwback neighbourhood bar overflows with Australiana from yesteryear.
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NewsNow Open: Mosman's Fourth Village Providore Has Launched a New Panini Bar and Cafe That's Serving Up Italian Fine Foods
A labour of love for almost 20 years, this family-run business showcases Italian-style street food alongside olives grown a few hours up the road.
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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: FREO Is Serving Premium Froyo and Express Gelato From a New Flagship Store in Darling Square
More space, more flavours and more fun make this recently launched location a must-visit for froyo lovers.
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NewsComing Soon: Chris Lucas Is Bringing Grill Americano and Its Old-World Italian Sophistication to Sydney
Immersed in mid-century details, this Italian-inspired restaurant offers a white-jacketed service and vintage charm.
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NewsNow Open: Marrow & Co Is the New Bankstown Steakhouse That's Bringing High-End Cuts and Theatre to the Table
Head to Bankstown Sports Club for a hedonistic steak dinner, including a signature 1.5-kilogram Riverine tomahawk.
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NewsYou Can Now Drink Curated Cocktails Inside the Southern Hemisphere's Oldest Working Lift at the InterContinental Sydney
Indulge your inner socialite at this limited-time 'Gatsby'-esque experience, which pairs history with micro cocktails.
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NewsSydney Brewery Is Expanding Its Operations by Acquiring Rocks Brewing Company's Alexandria Brewpub and Facilities
The move not only includes a new brewery restaurant, but expands the company's brewing capacity by half a million litres.
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NewsNow Open: Tessuto Is the Sydney CBD's Retro Trattoria That Pays Homage to the Past with Inventive Italian Cuisine
Honouring its surroundings but looking ahead, this easygoing trattoria is ideal for a coffee before work or a lunchtime spritz.
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EventSonny Fodera at The Clubhouse
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026
North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club, North Bondi
This global house favourite is trading festival stages for an intimate set overlooking Bondi Beach.
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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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EventUNHOLY / DIVINE at Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Thu, 8 Oct 2026, Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, The Rocks
This arts venue may have been evicted, but it refuses to stay dead and returns with three nights of art, drag and debauchery.
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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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NewsNow Open: Liverpool's The Paper Mill Food Has Relaunched with Transformed Venues Exploring Italian and Middle Eastern Flavours
This rejuvenated dining destination in Sydney's southwest features three restaurants and a cocktail bar.
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NewsSydney Institution The Malaya Is Moving to Grosvenor Place After Two Decades on King Street Wharf
Founded by merchant seaman Wong Tai See in 1963, this eatery has played a vital role in Sydney's culinary story — and now it's time for a new chapter.
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NewsThis Australian Cafe Was Just Named the Best in the World on the First-Ever Top 100 Coffee Shops List
Toby's Estate flagship cafe and roastery in Chippendale in Sydney took out top spot — and eight other Aussie caffeine havens, plus one in New Zealand, made the ranking.
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NewsNow Open: Inspired by Queenslander Homes and Boasting Stellar Views, Stilts Is the Sunshine State's First Restaurant on a Bridge
There's elevated dining experiences and then there's this addition to Brisbane's Kangaroo Point Bridge, perched ten metres above the Brisbane River.
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NewsYou Could Win $1000 Worth of Margaritas Thanks to Tio's Cerveceria's Huge Margarita Month Celebrations
Expect friends, friends of friends and people you've never seen before to be hitting you up if you win this giveaway.
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NewsLakemba Nights Is Returning for Ramadan in 2025 with 60-Plus Food Stalls and Trucks Primed to Break Your Fast
As evening arrives, get down to Lakemba Nights for a culinary feast held throughout Ramadan.
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NewsBehind the Bar: Venue Owners Chat About the Unending Charm of Small Bars in Sydney
"There’s a lot of passion here. I think that’s what makes small bars diverse and different."
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NewsLune and Four Pillars Have Teamed Up to Create a World-First (and Delightfully Buttery) Croissant Gin
Is this the new perfect brunch drink? The two Australian favourites behind this limited-edition tipple think so.
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NewsNow Open: Self-Serve Sake and Pour-Your-Own Cocktails Are on the Menu at New North Sydney Izakaya Miji Bar & Grill
No detail has been overlooked in this bustling izakaya, where tradition meets fun and diners help themselves to the bar.
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NewsA 'Yellowjackets'-Inspired 11-Course Degustation Is Popping Up to Test Your Tastebuds at Sydney Fine-Diner NEL
Have you ever sat down for a cannibalism-inspired feast? For four days, that's exactly what acclaimed Chef Nelly Robinson is serving up.
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NewsYou Can Cheers to Summer with a Spritz on the House at These Sydney Spots
Sydney summer just got even better.
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NewsComing Soon: The Collective Is the New Dining and Drinks Precinct That's Bringing Easygoing Sophistication to The Rocks
Harmonising with multiple existing eateries, a gathering of three new restaurants and four bars is ramping up this historic venue's style and polish.
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NewsIf You're a Keen Sports Fan, You'll Find Plenty to Love About Marrickville Tavern's New Makeover
Feast on pies, put away a few pints and pay respect to some local sporting legends.
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NewsYou Could Win One of 80 Limited-Edition Suntory -196 Prize Packs and Keep Your Cool As You Send Off Summer
Beat the final weeks of heat this summer and quench your thirst with with some exclusive prizes from Suntory -196.
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NewsComing Soon: Maybe Cocktail Festival Is Returning for 2025 to Bring the World's Best Bartending Talent to Sydney
With talent from Argentina to Japan whipping up drinks, you can expect a global mix of cocktail shenanigans.
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NewsNow Open: Wunderlich Lane's Regina La Pizzeria Is Marrying Old-World Italian Charm with Modern Techniques
Get to know the Naples-built oven and dive into Italian-style deep dish at this addition to Redfern.
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NewsComing Soon: S'WICH Is Launching a Second Location at Wunderlich Lane, Featuring Sangas, Sips and Vinyl Tunes
When the chain's latest location opens in autumn, you'll be able to grab its cult sandwiches and salads from a blooming dining precinct.
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NewsNow Open: The Lower North Shore Has a New Brewing and Distilling Destination Thanks to Depot and Buckle
Bask in the sun with a freshly brewed beer or distilled spirit at this new two-in-one venue.
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NewsNow Open: Double Happy Is the Empire Hotel's Nostalgic Australian Chinese Restaurant That Celebrates Casual Cuisine
Gold trim, vermilion leather seating and familiar flavours all add to the vibe at the first venue from new hospitality group Linchpin Hospitality.
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NewsBlack Star Pastry Is Cooking Up a Month-Long Romance-Themed (and Suitably Indulgent) Cake Menu for QT Hotels
The cult-favourite Australian bakery will hit the Gold Coast, Perth, Newcastle, Canberra, New Zealand and Singapore for the first time, too.
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NewsComing Soon: Petit Loulou and Loulou Bistro and Bar Are Bringing Side-by-Side French Cuisine to Martin Place
You've got a new CBD go-to for takeaway croissants — or, from March, you can enjoy Paris-style dining.
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NewsNine Legendary Japanese Snacks You Can Find in Australia
Can't swing flights to Tokyo right now? Treat your taste buds to the next-best thing with these top-tier snacks and drinks.
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NewsNow Open: The Paddock and Treehouse Rooftop Bar Are Centennial Homestead's New Venues for Dining and Special Events
Enjoy a nature-inspired meal or host a fancy soirée in lush surroundings in Centennial Park.
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NewsNow Open: Salad Days Is Potts Points' New Go-To for Satisfying Salads for Lunch and Dinner
As this addition to Bayswater Road knows, you can't go wrong with a few more veggies in your diet.
