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NewsFrom Simple Sips to Complex Quaffs: Five Ways to Enjoy Peanut Butter Whiskey
Whether you're dipping a toe or diving straight in, here are five easy ways to try this surprisingly versatile flavoured whiskey.
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Feature"It's About Perfecting the Basics": Honouring Hakumai with Wen Wang
The Sydney bartender reveals his approach to Japanese craftsmanship and the simple beauty of a rice-based martini.
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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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GuideSpectacular Autumn Events For Culture Vultures Seeking Their Next Fix
Make sure you add these must-do events to your Sydney culture calendar.
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NewsFrom the 'Mona Lisa' to 'Codex Atlanticus': A Look Inside The Lume's Multi-Sensory Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition
The only 360-degree exact replica of the world's most-famous enigmatic portrait, da Vinci's notebook pages, 40 of his machine inventions brought to life: they're all on display.
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GuideEight of the Best Sydney Festival 2024 Events You Can Hit Up for Under $50
Discover waterfront gigs, much-hyped art exhibitions, free fashion installations and overwater sculptures.
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GuideSix Spectacular Art Exhibitions Hitting Sydney in 2023
Famous Modern masters and significant contemporary artists from Australia and abroad are being celebrated in these unmissable exhibitions.
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GuideSix Exclusive Events in Surry Hills' Hollywood Quarter to Add to Your Bright Winter Lineup
During Vivid's takeover, this neighbourhood's got everything from exclusive set menus and rooftop hip hop parties, to arty installations and nightly live music.
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GuideEight of the Best Sydney Festival 2023 Events You Can Hit Up for Under $50
Discover aqua aerobics classes, immersive art exhibitions and hidden concert venues.
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GuideEnmore Road Is Expanding Its Entertainment Offerings This Spring — Here Are Our Top Picks
Expect comedy shows popping up in hair salons, Sydney Fringe Festival acts taking over bars and live music having even more rooms to ring out loud in.
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GuideSix Unmissable Exhibitions to See in Sydney This Winter
Looking to escape the wintery weather? Use this season as an excuse to explore some of Sydney's most spectacular art exhibitions.
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GuideSeven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar
With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.
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GuideImmersive and Impressive Blockbuster Exhibitions to Look Forward to Around Australia in 2022
Plan trips to dive into all things Disney, peer at Yayoi Kusama's finest in two different cities, scope out Picasso's best and fall in love with Elvis paraphernalia.
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NewsFast Fine-Dining Restaurant Ette Sydney Has Launched $10 Happy Hour Drinks and $12 Espresso Martinis
Make your work day a little brighter with limoncello spritzes, house wine and beer, or drop in for a late-night mascarpone-infused Ettespresso or spiced Double Black espresso martini.
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NewsYou Could Win a $200 Voucher to Enjoy Haku Vodka Martinis in Sydney or Melbourne
Whether you like yours shaken, stirred or perfectly paired with a crispy rice snack — this is your sign to book a night out.
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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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NewsSteam Secrets: We Asked a Barista How to Make the Most of Plant-Based Milk
World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas shares his expert advice on steaming, pairing and getting the best out of plant-based milks.
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NewsSkrewed Classics: How to Give Your Favourite Cocktails a Peanut Butter Twist
From an old fashioned to an espresso martini, here are seven classic cocktails that taste better with peanut butter whiskey.
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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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FeatureA Beginner's Guide to Rice Vodka
As drinks go, few are as (literally) polished as rice-based vodka.
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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.
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NewsYou Can Now Order a Mediterranean Feast to Your Dining Table From This Sydney Restaurant
St Siandra is doing takeaway a new way — so you can plate, pour and pretend you're dining by the Med, without leaving the house.
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EventHayu FanFest
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026
Secret Location in Sydney, Sydney
Bringing reality TV into the real world, this streaming platform's landmark event is headed to Sydney for the first time.
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EventRon Mueck: Encounter
Sat, 6 Dec 2025 - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
AGNSW’s larger-than-life summer blockbuster is the biggest exhibition of acclaimed sculptor Ron Mueck's work ever staged in Australia.
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EventAll About Women 2026
Sun, 8 Mar, 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Hear centrepiece talks from change-making heads of government, justice-seeking journalists and razor-sharp authors as part of this powerhouse lineup.
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EventOperation Sickie at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre
Multiple single dates
The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, Marrickville
It's every Australians right to chuck a sickie, so let this Marrickville boozer reward you with big discounts on six occasions this summer.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Hordern Pavilion
Fri, 6 Mar, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Off the back of a headline festival appearance, this Belgian techno superstar is heading to Sydney for this tour's one and only sideshow.
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EventTHE WORKS at Carriageworks
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 - Fri, 16 Jan 2026
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Get immersed in the inaugural season of this cutting-edge warehouse event, featuring groundbreaking electronic stars from around the globe.
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EventMov'In Bed Barangaroo Beach Cinema
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Barangaroo, Barangaroo
Catch up on classics and 2025's biggest movies on mattresses on the sand at Barangaroo.
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EventWaterworld Central Sydney 2026
Fri, 9 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
Get ready to cool off and make memories as you slip, slide, and splash your way through the holidays.
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EventSydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
Sat, 28 Feb, 2026
Oxford Street and surrounding areas, Darlinghurst
Sydney's biggest street party returns for its 48th edition, celebrating joy as power, protest and connection.
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EventDangerously Modern: Australian Women Artists in Europe 1890–1940
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
AGNSW’s summer exhibition traces the bold journeys of 50 Australian women who reshaped the nation’s artistic landscape.
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GuideSip, Snack and Savour: These Sydney Bars Are Pairing Haku Vodka Martinis with Rice-Inspired Bites
This winter, discover elegant Haku Vodka martinis paired with inventive snacks that celebrate Japanese rice craftsmanship.
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NewsMeet the Makers Full 2025 Festival Program Is Set to Get You Chasing Flavours and Experiences Across the NSW South Coast
Strap in for a month of top-notch food and wine from the culinary makers and shakers that call Milton home.
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FeatureHonouring Hakumai: Head Chef Akira Horikawa's Take on Omakase Dining, White Rice and the Pursuit of Perfection
Akira Horikawa shares his pursuit of sushi perfection and why humble white rice is the most important ingredient in Japanese cuisine.
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NewsThe Ten Best Hearty Roasts in Sydney
There's nothing quite like a juicy, slow-cooked, gravy-drenched roast on a wintry Sydney weekend.
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NewsTokyo Lamington and Pana Organic Have Created a Trio of Plant-Based Lamingtons, Featuring a Free Giveaway on World Chocolate Day
Mark your calendars, as this one-day-only giveaway offers vegan-friendly bites crafted by a pair of sweet-treat creative forces.
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NewsNow Open: For the First Time Ever in Australia, You Can Get Sipping, Snacking and Rollerskating at the Malibu Barbie Cafe
Let's go party: this two-storey spot has popped up in Melbourne with a roller rink and a Ken-themed bar slinging cocktails.
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NewsTastes of Taqueria: Eduardo Conde of El Primo Sanchez on the Authentic Flavour Pairings of a New Menu
Paddington’s local Mexican joint has introduced a street-style food menu that needs to be explored with every tastebud you’ve got to spare.
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NewsSheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park Is Giving Away 500 Honey-Soaked Cronuts to Celebrate the Launch of Its New Cafe
Drenched in the hotel's own rooftop honey, score yourself a free sweet pastry for one day only.
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NewsGelato Messina and Tony's Chocolonely Have Collabed on a Super Gooey Bake-At-Home Cookie Pie Perfect for Cold Winter Nights
Available from early July, stores nationwide will also serve single-serve portions and a limited-edition gelato scoop.
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NewsComing Soon: 24 York Is Hunter St Hospitality's Newest Restaurant, Where Steak Frites Is the Only Main on the Menu
The formula behind this soon-to-launch steakhouse is simple: prepare a single dish perfectly for a tough-to-beat price.
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NewsThe Diageo World Class Finals Will See the Country's Eight Best Bartenders Shaking and Stirring for Their Chance to Represent Australia on the Global Stage
The Diageo World Class national final returns this month — and the winner will go on to represent Australia against the world's best in Toronto later this year.
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NewsIce Cream, Wine Bars and Hidden Gems: Why Darlo Village Is One of Sydney's Best-Kept Secrets
Between the Coca-Cola sign and Oxford Street lies a tight-knit pocket of Darlinghurst serving up cult dining, late night spots and a cracking community vibe.
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NewsHot Fellas Bakery From 'And Just Like That...' Is Popping Up in Australia to Serve Free Sweet and Savoury Treats for One Weekend Only
If you're in Sydney on the last weekend of June, you can head to this usually fictional spot IRL — Vegemite babka and Golden Gaytime cream puffs are on the menu.
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NewsNow Open: The Vault Is Sydney's New Basement Speakeasy Hidden in a 1930s Bank Vault — And It Opens for Just Six People at a Time
Clocking in at less than ten square metres, this luxe pop-up bar is pouring Lark whisky from a secret strongroom beneath a five-star hotel.
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NewsNow Open: Master Cow Hot Pot Brings Hand-Cut Beef, Eight Soup Bases and Buzzy Late-Night Energy to World Square
Sydney's post-midnight food options now include this bold CBD newcomer, which reimagines Cantonese hot pot with premium cuts, expertly flavoured broths and playful touches.
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NewsThree Blue Ducks Nimbo Is Launching a Monthly Italian Long Lunch Series in the Snowy Mountains
This new winter series will take diners on a journey through some of Italy's lesser-known culinary landscapes.
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NewsDarlo After Dark Is Bringing Dark Mofo Vibes to the Inner City
Ten days of late-night art, unexpected gigs and solstice energy in the heart of Darlo.
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NewsComing Soon: The Malibu Barbie Cafe Is Popping Up in Australia for the First Time, Complete with a Cocktail-Slinging Ken-Themed Bar
The Social Quarter at Chadstone in Melbourne is hosting this Barbie hangout from the end of June 2025 until summer 2026.
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NewsRooftop Robata JOJI Has Entered Its Next Era with an Expanded Menu, Bottomless Lunches and a Livelier Late-Night Vibe
Six months after opening, the CBD's Tokyo-inspired rooftop restaurant and bar is turning up the volume as it embarks on a new chapter.
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NewsNocturne at Pier Pavilion Is Bringing Dreamy Live Instrumentals to Barangaroo This Winter
This stunning new open-air venue in Barangaroo is hosting a month-long free music series, transforming the space into a moody, sonic wonderland by night.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Steak in Sydney
From dry-aged cuts to highly marbled wagyu — we've got no beef with this list of the best places to slice into a juicy, perfectly seared and expertly rested steak.
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NewsTaste the World's Fanciest Fry as Chef Nelly Robinson and Mutti Join Forces to Create a Super OTT Chip
Paired with premium tomato sauce, the acclaimed chef’s fancy fry combines top-notch ingredients and impeccable technique.
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NewsNow Open: The Force Is Strong with Australia's First-Ever 'Star Wars' Cafe, Which Is Serving Up Blue Milk at Melbourne Museum
The 'Star Wars' Galactic Cafe is designed to look like a Corellian Star Cruiser — and green burgers, Chewbacca cookies and dessert space stations are also on the menu.
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NewsWhere To Eat, Play And Stay During Vivid Sydney
Fiery kitchens and underground gigs—the city comes alive during Vivid Sydney.
