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Concrete Playground
Published on March 12, 2019

We're getting to the pointy end of 2018, but Sydney's still delivering when it comes to all things boozy and delicious. The city's abuzz with new waterside hangouts, returning favourites and luxe small bars. Call the apple of your eye and make a dinner date, or round up your best foodie friends and get a reservation at one of these newbies.

Image: Cassandra Hannagan.

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Bar
Hotel Rose Bay

807 New South Head Road, Rose Bay

The revamped eastern suburbs hotel has sleek interiors and a menu from an ex-Catalina chef.

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Bar
Spritz Bar - CLOSED

Level 2, The Old Rum Store, 2-10 Kensington Street, Chippendale

A Chippendale rooftop bar slinging a whole menu of spritzes and Sicilian-style bar snacks.

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Restaurant
Eliza Food & Wine - CLOSED

247 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst

A casual eatery from Michelin-trained chef Jeremy Bentley.

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Restaurant
Canton Kitchen

100 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag

A new Cantonese restaurant on the lower north shore by ex-Queen Chow head chef Jason Chan.

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Restaurant
General Chao - CLOSED

436 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood

You'll find six different house-made XO sauces and giant pork buns at this lower north shore eatery.

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Restaurant
Ichibandori - CLOSED

81-91 Military Road, Neutral Bay

The lower north shore's late-night 20-seat ramen joint.

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