• Feature

    A CP Writer — and Seasoned Hong Kong Local — on What He Can't Wait to Experience on His Next Visit

    Now that Hong Kong has reopened to Aussie travellers, it's time to head over and explore this vibrant city's best bits.

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    The Hinchcliff House Team Brings a Dose of Luxury to the Newly Revamped Bondi Pavilion with Promenade

    This 900-square-metre all-day venue brings next-level eats and takeaway coffee to Bondi from Wednesday, March 8.

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    The Best Advice Ever: Dr Rachel Barrie on Blending Flavours, Her Legacy Career and Approaching Whisky if You're New to the Spirit

    We spoke to Dr Rachel Barrie, aptly named the World’s First Lady of Scotch, to get her advice on all things whisky.

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    Otis Is the Neighbourhood Bar That's Brought Porchetta Rolls and an All-Star Team to Golden Gully's Old Digs

    Leichhardt has scored a charming newcomer with native ingredients at the centre of its cocktails, a hefty happy hour and top-notch sambos.

  • News

    This Pub Chain Is Hosting a Week-Long Espresso Martini Festival at 200-Plus Australian Bars

    Sip martinis all day for an entire week at venues around the country, all to celebrate World Espresso Martini Day.

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    Merivale's Highly Anticipated Italian Diner Totti's Will Open This Weekend in the Lorne Hotel

    Bookings for Victoria's first Totti's outpost will open this Wednesday, March 8 at 9am.

Latest Guides
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    Celebrating the Relationship Between Chef and Diner with Alex Yu from Yugen, Melbourne's Newest Omakase Experience

    "Omakase is more about the personal experience between guest and chef. Chefs always study their guests' eating habits — what does he like? What didn't she like? You remember next time and you change the menu for your guest."

  • News

    Breezy All-Day Cafe Glory Days Has Officially Opened Inside the New Bondi Pavilion

    Beloved North Sydney cafe has opened a second Sydney outpost — this time with sweeping water views and a hefty lunch menu.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Palazzo Salato Is Clarence Street's New 120-Seat Trattoria From the Ragazzi Team

    The Love Tilly Group's biggest and most-ambitious opening is coming to the CBD in April.

  • News

    Belles Is Giving Away Spicy Chicken Sandwiches to Open Its Flagship Sydney Restaurant

    Head in for the free sandwiches, stay for the spicy tenders, orange wines and harbour views.

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    Deep Fried Ice Creamery Duo Duo Has Opened a Flagship Strathfield Store Filled with Nostalgic Desserts

    Moving from food trucks to a sleek brick-and-mortar gelateria, Duo Duo is offering Vietnamese iced coffee gelato, Biscoff cheesecake doughnuts and its specialty: deep fried ice cream.

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    Self Raised Is South Sydney's Charming New Cafe and Bakery From the My Mother's Cousin Team

    After mastering the art of pizza dough, this hospo team has moved on to baked goods with the goods.

Latest Places
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    The Best Bars and Restaurants in Sydney Celebrating WorldPride

    Wondering where to head around Sydney during WorldPride? Here's our guide to the venues radiating queer joy with dance floors, drag and bottomless brunches.

  • News

    Now Open: NOMAD's New Multi-Faceted Venue Beau Has Welcomed Its Sleek Wine Bar

    Part two of Beau is now open, with 300-plus wines, a rotating by-the-glass menu, and ox-tongue and lobster rolls.

  • News

    Vermuteria Arrives in Kings Cross This Week with Vermouth on Tap Inside a Historic Sydney Space

    Adding another exciting venue to the Kings Cross renaissance, Piccolo Bar's Dave Spanton has delivered a second charming neighbourhood bar rich in history.

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    Belles Hot Chicken Is Opening Its 130-Seat Flagship Sydney Restaurant in Circular Quay in March

    Pair spicy fried chicken with champagne, natty wines and rakija and tonics from Baba's Place and DNA Distillery at this expansive new Belles outpost.

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    South Eveleigh's Re- Is One of Six Global Venues Launching International Bar Sexy Fish's New Cocktail Menu

    This new cocktail menu is debuting across six continents on the same day, including at including at Matt Whiley's low-waste bar.

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    The Maybe Sammy Team's New Mexican Bar El Primo Sanchez Arrives in Paddington This Week

    You'll find cocktail jugs, tequila negronis, a hidden karaoke room and an ex-Noma chef heading up the kitchen at this bright new Oxford Street joint.

Latest Events
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    Harris Farm Markets Has Completely Eliminated Artificial Colours From All Products on Its Shelves

    The supermarket chain is the first — and so far only — major grocery provider to ditch artificial colours in Australia.

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    Hartsyard's Former Owners Are Opening 100-Seat Seafood Restaurant Longshore in Automata's Old Digs

    Opening in June, it will feature al fresco dining for bites over wine, plus an experimental ten-course snacks flight for folks keen to try a little of everything.

  • News

    Acclaimed British Chef Marco Pierre White Is Bringing His First-Ever Live Theatre Show to Australia

    Catch the ‘White Heat’ author and 'MasterChef' alum chatting about his culinary career — including being the first British chef to be awarded three Michelin stars.

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    Sydney's YCK Precinct Has Been Named Australia's First Purple Flag District for Its Vibrant and Safe Nightlife

    The Harbour City locale joins areas in England, Sweden and New Zealand in being recognised as a top-tier nightlife hotspot.

  • News

    You Can Win a Double Pass to the Immersive Experiential Pop-Up Tokyo House by Suntory BOSS Coffee

    Suntory BOSS Coffee is hosting the creative concept space for a strictly limited time — and you and a friend could be going for free.

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    Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney Is Hosting a Weekly Dinner Series with Some of the Country's Top Chefs

    Treat yourself to a meal from Colin Fassnidge, Matt Moran or Orazio D'Elia and raise funds to feed those dealing with food insecurity.

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    This Tequila Brand Is Handing Out 10,000 Free Cocktails to Celebrate International Margarita Day

    Altos is teaming up with venues around New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland — and one South Australian spot — to hand out free 'ritas for three weeks.

  • News

    First Look: Melbourne Is Getting a New Multi-Sensory Cocktail Exhibition You Can Sip Your Way Through

    The Australian-first 'Art of Mixology' has commissioned six celebrated artists to reimagine various cocktails as immersive, interactive installations.

  • Feature

    Four Easy Cocktails You Can Make With Rosé

    We bet you didn't know rosé could star in these summery sips.

  • News

    Fabbrica Is Opening a Pop-Up Pasta and Wine Bar Inside The Exchange Hotel in Balmain

    The Love Tilly Group is transformed the bottom floor of the century-old pub into a sleek pasta bar, which will open this month.

  • News

    Three Blue Ducks Is Opening Its Latest Farm-to-Table Outpost at The Lodge in Bellingen

    NSW's mid-north coast will be home to its own Three Blue Ducks from later this year.

  • Guide

    Disco Vibes, Beachside or Intimate and Special: Five Sydney Restaurants and Bars You Can Hire Out for Your Next Event

    Whether you want to relax in the ocean breeze, dance under a disco ball, sit down to a fine meal or party with everyone you know, we've found the winning spot for you.

  • News

    Joy Is Chippendale's Affordable New Takeaway Joint Serving Up Perfectly Crunchy Korean Fried Chicken

    If you love golden-brown chook pieces, here's one to add to your fried chicken hitlist.

  • News

    Bartenders From 16 of the World's Best Venues Are Coming to Sydney for Maybe Sammy's New Cocktail Festival

    Acclaimed bartenders from around the globe will do free guest shifts across Maybe Sammy's Sydney venues and The Strand Rooftop in April.

  • News

    The Smug Brunch: Seven Standout Morning Meals for When You've Successfully Dodged a Hangover

    Reward yourself for skipping the hangover with an exceptional morning meal at one of these Sydney spots.

  • News

    Beau Is Surry Hills' New Wine Bar and Manoush Restaurant From Stanbuli's Ibrahim Kasif and NOMAD Group

    Open seven days a week, this multi-faceted all-day venue is all about Lebanese flatbread and Australian wines.

  • News

    Former World's Best Restaurant Mirazur Is Heading From France to Sydney for a Three-Week Residency

    Mauro Colagreco's acclaimed French Riviera eatery will set up shop at The Gantry in March, serving up a tasting menu that heroes Australian ingredients.

  • Guide

    The Best Sydney Restaurants and Bars with Outdoor Dining for 2024

    Take in some fresh air — these Sydney venues have sunny al fresco areas waiting for you.

  • News

    Elegant Wine and Tapas Venue Bar Lucia Has Opened in Potts Point with Spanish Snacks and a Female-Led Wine List

    The team behind Carbon and Londres 126 has shifted focus to tapas and local vino at this romantic new wine bar in Potts Point.

  • News

    Two's Ordinary, Three's Not a Crowd at QT's Throuples-Friendly Valentine's Day Dinners Around Australia

    Book a table for three on February 14 and you’ll score free oysters at most QT hotels around the country — or you might win a sleepover for three.

  • News

    Lil Sis Is Sydney's New Wine Bar and Bottle Shop Attached to The Abercrombie

    This late-night spot offers plenty of natural wines to sample, order by the glass or take home by the bottle — alongside salty snacks and laidback DJ sets.

  • Feature

    Barista Meets Bartender: Two Drinks Connoisseurs Join Forces to Create the Ultimate Espresso Cocktails

    When it comes to cocktails, is there a more universally loved combination than coffee and alcohol?

  • News

    Now Open: Self-Serve Newtown Beer Joint Buddy's Just Opened in the Former Lentil As Anything Site

    This bar puts the power in your hands with self-serve beer, wine and cocktails on King Street.

  • Feature

    Bancho's Yoshi Onishi on the Art of the Martini

    Dive into the craftsmanship, quality and signature pour of an exceptional Japanese spirit with an expert in Australia's beverage scene.

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