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NewsThe Hook Is the Vermuteria Team's Most Ambitious Project Today, Opening in Kings Cross in May
David Spanton is transforming the old Izgara and Harajuku Gyoza space into a retro oyster bar with a shucking station, live jazz and ice-cold martinis.
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NewsFroyo Is Back: This Frozen Yoghurt Atelier Is Serving up a Revamped Take on the Sweet Treat
Treat yourself to frozen yoghurt and gelato at Freo, the CBD's latest dessert-dedicated spot with a menu led by Lode Pies & Pastries chef.
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NewsDrink and Discover: Six Events Where You Can Level Up Your Learning with a Glass in Hand
Ditch a lecture seat for a barstool at these thought-provoking yarns across Sydney.
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NewsThe Hills Has Welcomed Its First Locally Owned Distillery — with Guided Tours and Friday Dumplings
Hills Distilling Co has arrived in Rouse Hill. The only catch: you've got just three hours a week to visit the cellar door.
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GuideThe 25 Best BYO Restaurants in Sydney for When You're on a Budget or Want to Bring Your Favourite Drop
Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Sydney restaurants.
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NewsFour Pillars Has Brought Back Its Sticky Carpet Gin That Pays Boozy Tribute to the Front Bars in Pubs
Originally inspired by St Kilda's Hotel Esplanade, this tipple is back with a new version — this time featuring Little Creatures Pale Ale in its base.
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GuideThe Most Popular Restaurants in Sydney for 2024
These are the spots you went looking for this year, from dazzling hawker markets to Japanese dining hubs — and lots of pasta, of course.
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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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GuideThe Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney You Need to Visit
Discover your next dining obsession with our cheat sheet to the best new venues in town.
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GuideThe Best Indian Restaurants in Sydney
Explore menus with hundreds of regional dishes — or just order a butter chicken and be done with it at these brilliant Indian restaurants in Sydney.
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GuideThe Best Mexican Restaurants in Sydney
Head to Sydney's top Mexican restaurants for seriously good tacos and tamales, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Breakfast in Sydney
Head to your local cafe, bakery, deli or bagel shop to find the best Sydney breakfasts.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Yum Cha in Sydney
It's a truth universally acknowledged that it is impossible to leave yum cha feeling hungry.
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GuideThe 20 Best Pubs in Sydney
Looking for a new local? This selection of classic boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.
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GuideThe Best Places to Eat and Drink Around the SXSW Sydney Precinct — For Every Budget
Restaurants in the SXSW Sydney precinct that are just as impressive as the events you'll be running between.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Burgers in Sydney
We've hit up burger joints, fine diners, food trucks and underground bars to bring you this complete guide.
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NewsThe Magpie Is the Tiny New Retro Sports Bar Playing Matches Live and Loud on Enmore Road
This nostalgia-tinged mini-pub has arrived in the Inner West from the team behind Earl's Juke Joint — with a new live music venue next door.
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NewsAn Ex-Bella Brutta Head Chef Is Behind Freshwater's Inventive New BYO Pizzeria Ribelle
You'll find cheesy slices and boundary-pushing toppings (like XO sauce and prawns) at this new Northern Beaches spot from an accomplished pizza maker.
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NewsFrom The Ace Hotel to Tio's, the Hollywood Quarter Is Hosting a Huge Gig Trail for One Night Only
A haul of Surry Hills venues are inviting guests to come in for free live music and some rocking food and drink deals - for one night of revelry.
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NewsNine Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Sydney
Have your very own adult Easter hunt this year, running around the city to find the best hot cross buns and Easter eggs.
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NewsMatt Whiley's Zero-Waste Cocktail Bar Re Has Closed and Will Reopen at The Norfolk Hotel in April
The new Re will bring its sustainable cocktails to La Salut's former site on Cleveland Street next to Ricos Tacos.
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NewsA Local's Guide to the 2024 Ramadan Night Markets
Here's how to eat and drink your way through these annual markets like a pro — with tips from Concrete Playground's very own Lakemba local.
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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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RestaurantMargaret
30-36 Bay Street, Double Bay
Culinary icon Neil Perry shares the most intimate and personal menu of his career at this award-winning restaurant in Double Bay.
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RestaurantIsland Radio
Baptist Street, Redfern
A dazzling fitout, an affordable bar menu and a killer location make this Southeast Asian hawker-inspired diner a colourful newcomer to Surry Hills' dining scene.
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RestaurantNeptune's Grotto
Bridge Street, Sydney
Indulge in the hand-crafted pasta dishes and a to-shelf wine list at this newly opened venue from the team behind Clam Bar.
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RestaurantThe International
25 Martin Place, Sydney
A trio of stylish venues from one of Sydney's top restaurant groups have brought a new level of refinement to 25 Martin Place's hospitality precinct.
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RestaurantDelta Rue
101 Phillip Street, Sydney
This elegant Vietnamese fine diner at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth combines old-world charm with some playful flourishes.
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RestaurantFabbrica Bread Shop Coogee
214 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee
You can now enjoy this fan-favourite bread shop at its new beachside location, complete with new delights and Roman-inspired treats.
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RestaurantFat Pomelo
16 Ocean Street, Narrabeen
The northern beaches just scored a new go-to destination for hearty pan-Asian cuisine in a dining room with a citrus-inspired design.
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RestaurantMadam Ji
13 Burton Street, Darlinghurst
Classic dishes and boundary-pushing fusions are on the menu at a restaurant inspired by the "resilience and freedom" of women in Indian culture.
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RestaurantWinstons
162 Saint Johns Road, Glebe
Sydney's degustation doyen Nelly Robinson makes British food great at Australia's first true gastropub.
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FeatureDining After Dark: A Local Foodie Takes Us on Tour of Hong Kong's Best Late-Night Eats
Undertake a night-time epicurean escapade with recommendations from a Hong Kong local food writer.
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NewsA Bon Vivant's Guide to the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival 2024
Savour the Sunshine State with the return of the anticipated foodie festival.
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NewsComing Soon: Melbourne Is About to Become Home to the World's First-Ever Grey Goose Martini Bar
Seating just 33 people, Le Martini is all about one type of cocktail — but in plenty of variations.
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NewsWin Tickets to a Superyacht Cocktail Cruise at Golden Hour with Basil Hayden Bourbon
Cheers the sunset with excellent cocktails on a yacht with your friends.
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NewsThe Donut Papi Team's New Marrickville Cafe Tita Carinderia Is a Love Letter to Homely Filipino Breakfasts
Marrickville has just scored another standout cafe — this time with loaded Filipino breakfast plates, next-level muffins and plenty of ube-filled treats.
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NewsThe Crew Behind Duo Duo Has Opened a CBD Outpost Dedicated to Decadent Cookies and Silky Soft Serve
Kuki is Darling Square's new hole-in-the-wall dessert spot serving up an irresistibly indulgent dessert for when you're on the go.
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EventDUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - Sat, 8 Mar 2025
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
This live 'Dungeons & Dragons' show has finally rolled into Australia for its Down Under premiere at the Sydney Opera House.
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EventWhat We Leave Behind
Sat, 4 Jan - Tue, 28 Jan 2025
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, The Rocks
This evolving sculpture weaves together our collective hopes for the future of our environment.
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EventTelly Tuita: The Ta and Va of Tongpop
Sat, 4 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan 2025
Walsh Bay, Walsh Bay
Eye-popping colour, a bold mix of cultural and urban symbolism, and a playful irreverence are the trademarks of this Tongan artist.
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EventArt Up Late: Manly Art Gallery & Museum
Thu, 9 Jan, 2025
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Take a deep dive into an exhibition exploring the wonders of water while enjoying live music, artists talks and a glass of wine.
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EventEnigma: Immersive Sound and Video Art
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 - Tue, 28 Jan 2025
Walsh Bay, Walsh Bay
This avant-garde revue showcasing some of Australia's most innovative artists combines video installations, sound sculptures and more.
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EventFlickerfest Sydney 2025
Fri, 17 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan 2025
Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach
Sydney's only Academy® qualifying short film festival returns for the 34th year running.
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EventSydney Symphony Under the Stars
Sat, 18 Jan, 2025
Parramatta Park, Parramatta
At this free event, you can enjoy a rousing evening of classical hits and new Australian masterworks while sitting under the summer stars.
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EventThe FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Sydney
Sat, 5 Oct 2024 - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, Sydney
Way better than rewatching all 236 episodes, again.
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EventSquid Game: The Experience
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Luna Park, Milsons Point
This immersive 'Squid Game' experience at Sydney's Luna Park will get you playing 'Red Light, Green Light' IRL.
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EventThe Boxing Day Bash
Thu, 26 Dec, 2024
Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park
Watch all the action as the Sixers and Stars show just how deep the Sydney-Melbourne rivalry runs.
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NewsThe Continental Deli Team Is Shaking Things Up on Australia Street with Three New Venues
Porteño Group will open an all-day vegetarian diner, a seafood bar and an Italian bistro, plus a trio of boutique apartments, later this year.
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NewsMessina's Easter 2024 Treat Is a One-Kilogram Egg Filled with Milo Gelato, Oreo Cookie Chunks and Hazelnut Caramel
This Easter egg is made to serve six — but if you're keen to keep it to yourself, we understand.
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NewsTwo Australian Eateries Have Been Named in the Top Five Pizzerias in the Asia Pacific for 2024
Melbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar and Sydney's Al Taglio couldn't be split at the 2024 50 Top Pizza awards.
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NewsPantry Story Is the New Parramatta Road Bakery That's Already Garnering Lines Around the Block
You'll find kimchi focaccia, beef brisket hand pies and pandan cookies at this new Stanmore bakery.
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NewsComing Soon: Neptune's Grotto Is the Moody Northern Italian Restaurant That's Opening Underneath Clam Bar
After hosting Taylor Swift at Pellegrino 2000, Dan Pepperell, Mikey Clift and Andy Tyson are opening a fourth playful Sydney venue.
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NewsThe Best Set Menus in Sydney That You Can Order for Under $100
Remove the decisions and sample the best of the menu — without breaking the bank.
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NewsMatkim Is the Tiny Korean Omakase Restaurant Now Open in Circular Quay's Sydney Place
This intimate dining experience serves inventive and artistic Korean dishes to just eight people each night.
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NewsCheese Alert: Australian Dairy Festival Mould and Its All-Inclusive Tastings Are Returning for 2024
More than 100 varieties of cheese will be on offer when this all-you-can-sample dairy festival starts touring the country from May.
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NewsManly's New Small Bar Henry G's Is Here to Level Up the Northern Beaches' Wine and Snack Game
The team behind Donny's Bar has opened a cosy new venue specialising in vino, pintxos and tinned fish.
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NewsInner-City Italian Diner Secolo Has Reopened as a Pop-Up at The Exchange Hotel in Balmain
Secolo is back to revive the Fabbrica Balmain space for a little while before The Exchange Hotel gets a makeover.
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GuideThe Best Cafes (and Coffee) in Parramatta
These cafes pair exceptional coffee with stellar brunch dishes, making them some of the best daytime haunts in Parramatta.
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NewsNow Open: Pleasure Club Is the Hedonistic New Newtown Bar From the Odd Culture Crew
From 4pm to 4am Pleasure Club invites you to indulge in high-concept cocktails and expect the unexpected.
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NewsCult-Favourite Charcoal Chicken Shop El Jannah Is Opening Its First North Shore Outpost
El Jannah's god-tier garlic sauce will hit Crows Nest in March, finally bringing the beloved chain to Sydney's north.
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NewsThe Private Members' Club for Elite Wine Lovers 67 Pall Mall Is Opening Its First Australian Site in Melbourne
Master sommeliers will be pouring over 1000 covetable wines by the glass across three exclusive floors of bars and dining rooms.
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NewsUnmissable Food and Booze Vendors at This Year's StickyBeak Festival, As Picked By Our Writers
Need help navigating the epic lineup at StickyBeak 2024? Let our writers lead you in the right direction.
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NewsDon't Miss the Maybe Cocktail Festival When It Returns in April with Legends of the Global Bar Scene
The world's best bartenders will be pouring at Sydney's drinking establishments for the Maybe Cocktail Festival 2024.
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NewsKFC Is Giving Away Free International Trips So You Can Enjoy Its Fried Chicken Around the World
You just need to look for the chain's international products in the KFC app, then place an order — and you could win an overseas getaway.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Is Giving Swifties (and Everyone) a Free Doughnut Today If You Head in Wearing Friendship Bracelets
Whether you're lucky enough to be seeing the 'Eras' tour or not, you'll find some happiness in the form of free doughnuts.
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NewsInfluential Inner West Cafe Cornersmith Is Closing Down at the End of February
The beloved Annandale cafe is shutting its doors — but the team promises "Cornermsith isn't over!".
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NewsNow Open: Experience Culinary Flights with British and Australian Influences at Novotel City Centre's Birdie Bar and Brasserie
Come for the Fremantle octopus, stay for the epic garlic bread at this lush Bird-themed bistro and bar.
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NewsNow Open: Re'em Yarra Valley Has Brought Refined Chinese Eats and Boutique Hotel Rooms to the Famed Wine Region
The sleek new restaurant, cellar door and boutique hotel boasts views across the rolling vineyard and Yarra Valley region.
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NewsCasa Esquina Is Balmain's Friendly New Argentinian Restaurant From the Tequila Mockingbird Team
Affordable midweek meals, whole suckling pig, South American wines, and a Fernet-Branca and Coke cocktail — they're all on offer in the former Efendy space.
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NewsMaiz Has Moved Its Vibrant Mexican Eats and Bottomless Brunch to a Sleek New Enmore Road Space
Maiz 2.0 brings weekend brunch with loaded tortas, an affordable set menu and a special Yulli's corn cerveza to the old Hartsyard digs.
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NewsNow Open: The Kitchen's Doing Something Exciting at Sheraton Hyde Park's New Restaurant Sydney Common
A cracking new entry to Sydney's increasingly impressive lineup of hotel-set restaurants worthy of locals' dedication.
