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NewsNow Open: The Malaya Has Relaunched at Grosvenor Place with Revamped Cuisine and Cocktails Mastered Over 60 Years
This Sydney mainstay started its life on George Street — and now it's back there six decades later.
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NewsNow Open: Pub Classics Have Scored an Italian Remix at Roberto's, Which Is New to the Sutherland Shire's Bangor Tavern
The team behind Cronulla beachfront fave Bobby's has brought the same coastal flair and culinary smarts to this massive al fresco venue.
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NewsNow Open: Nawabi Is the New Surry Hills Restaurant That's Showcasing Recipes from the Mughal Empire
Enjoy time-honoured classics taken from one of India's most influential dynasties at this cosy Cleveland Street spot.
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NewsThe Gospel of Good Service, According to Small Business Owners Who Know It Best
"How do we provide something different that doesn't have a dollar amount attached to it? That's why service matters."
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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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NewsComing Soon: Longstanding Sydney Pub Fortune of War Is Launching a New Bistro, Refreshed Accommodation and More
Set to welcome a new 60-seat bistro and boutique rooms, this storied pub hasn't lost any of its historic charm.
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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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NewsNow Open: CANESS Is the New Paddington Eatery That's Combining Upbeat Middle Eastern Flavours with Laidback Tapas
Here, you can feast on playful interpretations of Middle Eastern cuisine served with the low-key vibe of Spanish tapas.
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NewsNow Open: Celebrated Chef Air Jantrakool Has Brought Top-Notch Northern Thai Cuisine to Sita at the Mountbatten Hotel
The acclaimed culinary figure's new venture serves as a love letter to her childhood, featuring a menu rich in authenticity and innovation.
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NewsBerry Donut Van and The Berry Chocolatier Have Teamed Up for a Special Easter Golden Ticket Giveaway
See a spot of gold in your doughnut? You might just have scored a basket full of Belgian-style Easter goodies.
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NewsComing Soon: Herbs Taverne Is MUCHO Group's New Negroni Bar, Exploring the Beloved Cocktail with a Hint of Psychedelia
Drawing inspiration from classic European cocktails, this subterranean spot will launch with 12 core drinks, bringing fresh ideas to old-world aperitifs and digestifs.
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NewsNow Open: Mezepotamia Is Redfern's New Turkish and Middle Eastern Restaurant That's Inspired by Centuries of Culinary Heritage
Celebrate big flavours, and each other, at this new Mediterranean-inspired venue brimming with communal vibes.
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NewsSweet Treat Alert: Humble Bakery's Hot Cross Buns Are Back by the Pack — and with Ice Cream — for 2025
If you've always wanted to try hot cross buns and ice cream together, you've only got until the end of the Easter long weekend.
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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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NewsCult Favourite Black Star Pastry Is Elevating Your Easter Feast with Blueberry Hot Cross Buns
Trust the creators of the world’s most-Instagrammed cake to level up your Easter treats.
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NewsNow Open: Henrietta Has Brought Its Flame-Grilled Chook and Creative Cocktails to Parramatta Square
Gather the crew for a flame-grilled feast — Henrietta is now serving up its hot and spicy Lebanese cuisine in Sydney's west.
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NewsNow Open: Divide 8 Pizza Has Expanded, with Just-Launched Locations in Stanmore and St Leonards
What's better than one new pizza-slinging spot from this chain? Two, of course.
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NewsKittyhawk Has Said Goodbye to Paris, Relaunching with a NYC Aesthetic and Italian-American Pasta
Led by the team behind Big Poppa's, Kittyhawk New York is honouring the Big Apple's underground nightlife scene with a music-focused revamp.
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NewsLune's Hot Cross Cruffins Are Back for 2025 — and This Year, There's Also a Brand-New Chocolate Version to Tempt Your Tastebuds
You've got until Easter Monday to enjoy hot cross treats the Lune way, made using the acclaimed bakery's signature croissant dough.
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NewsJapanese-Inspired French Patisserie Dear Florence Is Serving Up Its Own Luxe Take on Cadbury Creme Eggs for Easter
This luxe take on a childhood classic plays with your expectations while showcasing the impressive skills of a dessert master at the top of her game.
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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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EventTwo Door Cinema Club at Hordern Pavilion
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Having just announced a second Sydney show, this era-defining indie-dance band will perform their acclaimed debut album in full.
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NewsVivid Sydney's 2025 Food Program Is Paying Tribute to 1950s American Diners, But with a Plant-Based Menu — and a Roller Rink
At Neon Dreams at Darling Harbour's Pier Street underpass, Shannon Martinez is whipping up a classic American diner menu sans meat.
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NewsKOI Dessert Bar and Benriach Distillery Have Teamed Up to Create Whisky-Infused Scotch Cross Buns
The historic distiller and the progressive dessert maker have partnered for an adults-only reimagining of the beloved holiday treat.
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NewsNow Open: Dedicated Negroni Spot Bar Conte Has Launched a Second Location in Sydney's CBD
Bringing the same massive drinks list to its new location, this sister venue to the Surry Hills bar has also added refined Italian dining to the lineup.
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NewsPastry Chef Andy Bowdy Has Whipped Up Boozy Hot Cross Buns with Starward Whisky and Ace Hotel Sydney
Rich in whisky and citrus notes, these limited-run buns are available for four days only this Easter.
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NewsNow Open: The Collective Dining Precinct Has Opened in The Rocks, Fusing Old-World Charm with Sophisticated Cuisine
Bringing three high-end venues to The Rocks, this landmark dining precinct offers a cultured blend of lavish dining and casual cocktails – inside and outside.
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NewsCapella Sydney's Brasserie 1930 Is Celebrating Its Second Birthday with a Revamped Menu and an Artsy Dining Experience
Following two years of incredible dining, this high-end bistro is pairing a new chef and an Aussie-inspired menu with a creative mix of art and food.
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NewsNow Open: Renowned Japanese Chef Raita Noda Has Brought His Theatrical Dining Experience to Wunderlich Lane
The 15-seat Redfern venue continues the eponymous chef's fondness for intimate dining experiences that are rich in storytelling and creativity.
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NewsThe Highball Life: Get Familiar with One of Japan's Most Refreshing Drinks
Whisky, soda, ice and citrus. It sounds simple, but the whisky highball has serious depth. And right now, it’s having a moment.
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NewsLune Has Launched a Loyalty Program to Reward Your Love of World-Famous Croissants and Other Tasty Pastries
Sign up online or in a Lune store, then earn one zont mile for every $1 spent on food in one of the bakery's venues — which you can then redeem for discounts.
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FeatureSuntory Time
The ingredients list for a stellar night out isn't long: top-notch drinks, tasty snacks and good company.
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NewsMartha Stewart Is Coming to Australia to Share Insights From Across Her Career at Vivid Sydney 2025
The businesswoman and TV personality is Vivid's global storyteller for this year, and will get chatting at a one-night-only in-conversation event.
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NewsMaybe Cocktail Festival Has Announced Its 2025 Lineup, Featuring 20 of the World's Best Local and International Bars
For its third edition, the Maybe Cocktail Festival is bringing 20 of the world's best bars to Sydney for one week only — plus, it's the festival's most gender-balanced lineup to date.
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NewsNow Open: Osteria Mucca's Regional Italian Cuisine Completes Paisano & Daughters' Australia Street Precinct
Housed inside a former butcher's shop, this Italian eatery finishes a culinary journey that started over a decade ago.
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NewsNow Open: Eat Ozzo Is the New Pyrmont Sandwich Spot That's Dishing Out Doughy Neopolitan Delights
As you'll find out with a visit here, you can make all kinds of sandwiches with fermented Neopolitan bread.
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NewsNow Open: Kolkata Social Has Brought Bengali Flavours and Treasured Family Recipes to King Street
Get a taste of "intentionally Indian" home cooking at the latest venture from Sydney's Plate It Forward venue group.
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NewsPioneering Potts Point Fine-Diner Yellow Has Entered Its Next Chapter Under the New Ownership of Its Head Chef
After more than a decade of plant-powered pioneering, Bentley Restaurant Group has sold its Macleay Street spot.
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NewsNow Open: Hay St Market at Paddy's Is Sydney's New Hawker-Style Foodie Spot — and It's Operating Till Late Seven Days a Week
Sydney's first fully licensed market is home to nearly 50 vendors dishing up over 25 cuisines from around the world.
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NewsDesign Your Own Doughnut: Grumpy Donuts' Night Shift Lets You Choose Your Own Adventure After Dark
Late-night dessert craving? Grumpy Donuts lets you customise your own doughnut with a choice of 30 fillings and toppings, with prices starting at $8.50.
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NewsNow Open: 40Res Is the Relaxed and Understated New Surry Hills Wine Bar with a Testuya's Alum at the Helm
This chef-led wine bar brings fine-dining smarts to a relaxed, deliberately understated setting.
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NewsNow Open: Anita Gelato Has Brought Its Hefty Scoops (and Over 150 Flavours) to Barangaroo
Take note, ice cream fiends: this international gelato brand has opened its seventh Sydney store — and its first in the CBD.
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NewsWoollahra's Garden Restaurant Chiswick Has Welcomed a New Head Chef — and He's Bringing Some Serious Credentials to the Kitchen
The CV of Samuel Rozsnyoi, who most recently oversaw the kitchen at Dear Saint Eloise, includes stints under some of Sydney’s most celebrated chefs.
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NewsNow Open: Rockpool Lounge Is the Stylish New Hunter Street Destination for Late-Night Highballs and Live Music
One of Australia's most-celebrated restaurants has unveiled an intimate new lounge bar, featuring over 40 wines by the glass, a South American-leaning food menu and a signature frozen dirty martini.
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NewsNow Open: San San Is Serving Up Fluffy Focaccia Sandwiches in Sydney's Southwest
Sydney's newest sandwich spot is keeping it in the family, with a trio of siblings dishing up stacked focaccia elevated with homemade sauces.
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NewsNow Open: Burger Chain Five Guys Has Launched Its Latest Sydney Outpost in the Martin Place Metro Station
This chain's new CBD store boasts made-to-order everything, along with bacon-filled milkshakes, a customisable menu and ample seating.
