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NewsTen Food Trends That Have Shaped Australia's Dining Scene
From edible insects to ferments and a famous Snow Egg-shaped dessert.
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NewsYou Can Drink Wine for a Good Cause Thanks to The Homeless Grapes Project
All proceeds from the project will go to supporting Australia's homeless population.
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FeatureSydney After Dark Guide
Being a culture vulture is part and parcel of living in Sydney. But when winter arrives, it can be mighty tempting to crawl into our blanket forts and not re-emerge until spring rolls around. Well, not on our watch.
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NewsOrtzi Is Surry Hills' New Basque-Inspired Eatery from the Sagra Team
Your new Surry Hills go-to for pinxtos, Basque-style cider and a share-friendly menu full of French and Spanish flavours.
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NewsSydney Is Now Home to Its First Pie Delivery Service
And it's delivering some pretty wacky flavours, too.
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NewsFive Bar Menus to Try in Sydney's CBD This Winter
Tuck into incredible bites without spending the time or money on a full sit-down meal.
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GuideThe Best Sydney Restaurants for an Excellent Lunar New Year Feast
Ring in the Year of the Horse this Lunar New Year at one of these stellar Sydney restaurants.
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GuideThe 25 Best Pubs in Sydney
From century-old locals to new and reimagined favourites, these are the venues that define Sydney's pub culture.
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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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NewsThe Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Spoil the paternal figure in your life with a memorable Father's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.
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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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NewsThe Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Mum This Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Spoil the leading lady in your life with a memorable Mother's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.
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NewsTen 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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GuideThe Best Italian Restaurants in Sydney
Find where you'll be carb-loading next in Sydney — whether it's in the form of pasta, pizza or panzanella.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Sydney
Whether you like your scoops creamy, salty, deep-fried or vegan, you can find them here.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Pizza in Sydney
From pepperoni-topped slices to vegan rounds, if it's pizza you're craving, we've got you covered.
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NewsFive Delicious Dishes in Sydney to Warm Your Belly This Winter
It's time to ditch the couch and dive into one of these culinary gems.
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NewsBroccoli Lattes Could be the Next Australian Coffee Trend
Thanks to a 100% broccoli powder developed by the CSIRO.
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NewsFive Bars with the Best Views of Vivid
Head to one of these top spots for epic vistas to enjoy, drink in hand.
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NewsSide Room Is Bondi's New Healthy Take Away from Two Sydney Food Favourites
It's got a selection of smoothies, salad bowls and sandwiches fit for a post-swim pit-stop or take away lunch by the beach.
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NewsThe Best Japanese Restaurants in Sydney
From high flying modern diners to long-loved, no-frills eateries.
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NewsFive Places Urging You to Take a Better Lunch Break in the CBD
When you're sick of the same three lunch spots around Martin Place, try one of these — and get rewarded.
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RestaurantBronte Road Fish
280-282 Bronte Rd, Waverley
Bronte Road Bistro has traded the streak frites and duck à l'orange for tuna smash burgers, silky soft serve and margarita slushies.
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RestaurantVitelli's Upstairs
Baptist Street, Redfern
Wunderlich Lane's New York-Italian-inspired restaurant serves house-made pasta, late-night cheeseburgers and plenty of milanese.
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RestaurantDarling Glebe
134A Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Heritage and style combine in spectacular form in this subterranean restaurant, which features reimagined brasserie classics and a dedicated martini lounge.
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RestaurantAORI
39 Lime Street, Sydney
The team behind Alegre and Callao bring modern Japanese cooking and quiet tableside theatre — including a sushi ferris wheel — to King Street Wharf.
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RestaurantHamsi Taverna
1 Bridge Road, Glebe
Somer Sivrioğlu's seafood-forward Turkish taverna in the new Sydney Fish Market is inspired by Aegean coastal dining.
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RestaurantWildergreen Moama
6 Shaw Street, Moama
The garden-filled, nature-led precinct has been designed to invite exploration and celebrate life's simple pleasures.
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RestaurantDragon Hot Pot Darling Square
1 Little Pier Street, Haymarket
Grab a bowl and a pair of tongs and head to the ingredient wall for a fully customisable experience.
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PubCoogee Bay Hotel
253 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee
A beachside pub that's been a part of the community for 150 years.
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RestaurantThe Tropic
2 Scenic Highway, Terrigal
Terrigal Pavilion's sun-washed Mediterranean-inspired dining room is home to some of the best views on the Central Coast.
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RestaurantManly Fish & Chips
East Esplanade, Manly
This nostalgic shack by the Felons crew dishes up fish and chips, prawn rolls and RTDs on Manly Wharf.
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NewsSydney's Verandah Bar Has Just Reopened as a Sleek New CBD Garden Oasis
The after-work spot now sports a restaurant and a revamped bar alongside its much-loved balcony.
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NewsA Guide to Winter Feasting in Ballarat's Foodie Scene
Discover Victoria's most lively food scene outside of Melbourne.
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NewsWhere to Indulge Your Top-Shelf Tastes on a House-Spirit Budget Every Day of The Week
How and when to take advantage of the 37 Sydney venues serving drinks at 49 percent-off this June.
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NewsApera Is Castlecrag's New Restaurant That's All About Aussie Growers and Producers
It's the newest diner to open in the new-look Castlecrag Quadrangle Shopping Village.
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NewsFour Pillars Is Releasing Another Batch of Its Bloody Good Bloody Shiraz Gin
The Victorian distillery has acquired a big bunch Yarra Valley shiraz to make more of the spirit than ever before.
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NewsBistecca Restaurant, Bar and Wine Shop Is Sydney's New Tuscan Steak Joint
And the new addition to the Sydney CBD will only offer one cut of meat.
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EventColour Culture Connection at South Eveleigh
Mon, 16 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar 2026
South Eveleigh Precinct, Eveleigh
This three-week-long festival celebrates Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras and Holi Hai through community programs and interactive experiences.
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EventMardi Gras Closing Party at Kinselas Hotel, Featuring Keli Holiday
Sun, 1 Mar, 2026
Kinselas Hotel, Darlinghurst
Keep a little energy in reserve, as this free all-day party headlined by Keli Holiday sends out Mardi Gras in style.
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EventDate Night Studio Flower Bar Pop-Up at Bar Planet
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026
Bar Planet, Newtown
Shop flowers and sip martinis, as this one-day flower market sets the tone for the year's most romantic day.
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EventHear My Eyes — 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026
City Recital Hall, Sydney
Celebrating the film's 35th anniversary, this groundbreaking event reimagines the sci-fi blockbuster with a 4K screening, live electronic score and immersive laser visuals.
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EventPeking Duk at Hordern Pavilion
Fri, 15 May, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
This roof-raising duo are gearing up for their biggest performance in seven years, complete with a debut live show and future-forward visuals.
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EventMitski for Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House
Fri, 29 May - Mon, 1 Jun 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Returning to Australia after seven long years, indie icon Mitski will take over our most legendary music venue for a run of four exclusive shows.
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EventDMA's 'Hills End' 10th Anniversary Show at Metro Theatre
Fri, 27 Mar, 2026
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Ten years on, this Sydney-born trio returns home to play their landmark debut album in full — plus a stack of deep cuts.
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EventEuropa! Europa Film Festival 2026
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Various locations, Sydney
Catch 43 pictures from 22 European countries, as the continent's most captivating flicks hit big screens across Australia and New Zealand.
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EventAntenna Documentary Film Festival 2026
Thu, 5 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations
From Australian premieres to Werner Herzog treks into the wilderness, this long-running documentary film festival is set to screen over 50 non-fiction flicks.
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EventDomeFest at Hordern Pavilion
Sun, 29 Mar, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Focused on the conversations that shape pop culture, identity and relationships for Gen Z and Millennial women, this Australian-first podcast fan festival makes listening a shared experience.
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NewsSquire's Landing Is Sydney's New Brewhouse Right on the Harbour
It's James Squire's new two-storey restaurant, bar and microbrewery — and it's right on the water.
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NewsFratelli Fresh Is Opening an Pizza, Dessert and Spritz Emporium at Darling Harbour
The mega venue will have a dessert bar, a wine shop, a Campari bar and a tree-filled beer garden.
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NewsThree Blue Ducks Is Giving Out Free Takeaway Coffees Once a Month
To get yours, simply head to the Bronte cafe armed with a reusable coffee cup.
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NewsThe Oeno Files: Sometimes You Should Judge a Wine by Its Cover
Five interesting stories behind the labels.
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NewsSydney's Archie Rose Is Expanding Its Gin Empire and Opening a Second Distillery
The new Botany distillery will allow the distillers to produce even more bottles of its gin, whisky and vodka.
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NewsOinofilia Greek Wine Festival Will Hit Both Sydney and Melbourne This June
Sample drops from 80 Greek wine producers and authentic food from local Greek eateries.
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NewsNorthern Beaches Pub The Collaroy Is Open Again — Now with a Merivale Makeover
The beachside boozer was acquired by the group last year, and now has a fresh paint of coat and a new menu.
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NewsBetty's Burgers Is Opening Its Second Sydney Outpost in Castle Hill
The Queensland burger bar will soon be slinging its much-loved buns in The Hills.
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NewsFive Classic and New Ways to Drink Gin at Home
An insider’s list from some London gin masters — they’re not giving away their secret recipes just yet, but here’s a start.
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NewsThe Old Growler in Kings Cross Is Now an 80s-Themed Dive Bar Named Chachi's
It's filled with pink lights, old-school arcade games and canned spaghetti jaffles.
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NewsHop Topics: The Rise of the New England IPA
Like IPAs? Meet their new — slightly more delicate — cousin.
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NewsThe Revamped Orient Hotel Is Bringing a New Cocktail Terrace to The Rocks
The maritime-leaning Mrs Jones will serve cocktails, charcuterie and pub classics overlooking the laneways of The Rocks.
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NewsMerivale Is Offering (Almost) Half-Price Booze at 37 of Its Bars for a Whole Month
The mega hospitality group will run a daily happy hour that offers 49 percent off everything behind the bar.
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NewsVic's Meat Market Just Became Sydney's New Dinner Destination
The carnivore haven just launched its new dinner service, offering classic smokehouse dishes and expertly grilled steaks.
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NewsThe Hills District Is Getting a Huge New Bavarian Beer Hall
The 350-seat outpost of The Bavarian will open next week and it'll be slinging 500 free hot dogs to celebrate.
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NewsHow Sydney Chefs Are Approaching Autumn Dining This Season
Hearty flavours, belly warmers and truffles abound.
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NewsSomeone Is Trying to Turn the Dymocks Building Rooftop Into a Garden Bar
It's currently an unused rooftop space in the middle of the city — but entrepreneur Lyndon Gannon wants to change that.
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NewsNutie Is Bringing Its Gluten-Free (and Mostly Vegan) Doughnuts to Sydney's CBD
After slinging GF goodies in Balmain for a year, Nutie is popping up on Pitt Street with doughnuts, wagon wheels and lemon meringue pies.
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NewsHoley Moley Mini Golf Bar Has Opened a Huge New Venue Underneath the Kings Cross Coke Sign
It's the chain's tenth (and biggest) venue in Australia.
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NewsSydney's Verandah Bar Has Just Reopened as a New CBD Garden Oasis Restaurant
Social at Verandah marks the first phase of venue's extensive revamp.
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NewsThe Collaroy Is Reopening Under Merivale This Month
The northern beaches boozer was acquired by the group last year, and will reopen all shiny and new this month.
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NewsSydney and Brisbane Have Been Named Among the World's Top Ten Foodie Destinations to Watch
Queenstown in Tasmania also made the TripAdvisor list.
