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NewsHuge News: Tetsuya's Is Shutting Its Doors This Winter After Nearly Four Decades of Service on Kent Street
Sydneysiders will have until July to indulge in the CBD institution's Japanese fine-dining experience before it shuts its doors.
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GuideNail That Crucial Third Date with These Memorable Date Night Spots in the CBD
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NewsKFC Is Opening a Two-Day-Only Crispery Where Everything Is Double-Breaded and Fried — Including Cheesecake and PB&Js
This Sydney pop-up will give desserts, sandwiches, broccolini and asparagus the KFC treatment — and it's slinging free burgers, too.
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NewsNow Open: Fior Is Gymea's New Modern Italian Restaurant from the Crew Behind Jane and Arthur
Fior is the Sutherland Shire's new Italian-Australian restaurant with a share-focused menu, sophisticated fitout and roving gelato cart.
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RestaurantBar Infinita
10 Saint Johns Avenue, Gordon
An Italian restaurant in Gordon churning out woodfired steaks, handmade pasta and next-level antipasti.
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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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RestaurantSanta Catarina
152-156 Clarence Street, Sydney
A Oaxacan restaurant with an outrageous mezcal collection hidden away in Sydney's YCK Laneway precinct.
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RestaurantKuro
368 Kent Street, Sydney
A hatted Japanese bar and restaurant inside a historic CBD sandstone building.
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RestaurantLuna Lu
7-27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks
Experience elevated Asian fusion farm-to-table at this modern restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour.
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RestaurantIzgara
215 Clarence Street, Sydney
Lively wine bar energy meats elevated Turkish street eats at this CBD eatery for post-work dates or a lively gathering with your crew.
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Kahii 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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BarNow & Then
222 Clarence Street, Sydney
Pét-nats and sage-infused spritzes meet shandys and sherry cobblers at this intimate subterranean spot.
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BarThe Lodge Bar
415 Darling Street, Balmain
Check in at one of Balmain's longest-standing cocktail and wine bars.
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BarRandy's Wine
50 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach
This sandwich spot turned wine bar from the crew behind Bar Elvina is dedicated to interesting vino and snacky plates to pair — plus, there's still a few top sambos.
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If you loved Agatha Harkness in 'WandaVision' — and Kathryn Hahn in the part — Marvel and Disney+ understand.
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NewsShake & Stir Theatre Co's Stage Production of 'Frankenstein' Is Coming Alive in Melbourne and Sydney in 2024
Shake & Stir Theatre Co has already taken on 'Dracula', 'Jane Eyre' and 'A Christmas Carol' — now it's Mary Shelley's masterpiece's turn.
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NewsSay Hola to the Spanish Film Festival's 2024 Lineup — Including a Celebration of Salvador Dalí in Cinema
Australia's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American cinema is back for another year with an Isabel Coixet retrospective, 'The Holy Mountain' on closing night and plenty more.
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NewsOlivia Rodrigo Has Added Extra Sydney and Melbourne Shows to Her Australian Tour Before General Tickets Even Go on Sale
On her first Australian tour, the former Disney star is now doing eight shows Down Under — four apiece in Melbourne and Sydney.
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EventBarnardos Art Show
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Cell Block Theatre, National Art School, Darlinghurst
Barnardos Australia's inaugural art show is the exhibition that gives back, with all proceeds going towards bettering the lives of Aussie kids.
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EventKubrick: A Complete Retrospective
Thursday, April 18, 2024, Thursday, April 25, 2024, Thursday, May 2, 2024 and Thursday, May 9, 2024
Ritz Cinema, Randwick
This cinematic celebration of a movie master is screening all 13 of the filmmaker's features, starting with 'Fear and Desire' and ending with 'Eyes Wide Shut'.
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EventFree Yoga Classes at Sorry Thanks I Love You
Wednesday, May 8 - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Sorry Thanks I Love You, Sydney
Stretch away your stresses with a free evening yoga class and herbal tea at the innovative retail space.
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EventRamses & the Gold of the Pharaohs
Saturday, November 18, 2023 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Australian Museum, Darlinghurst
Explore the life of one of Egypt's longest reigning rulers at this exhibition exclusive to the Australian Museum.
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EventTidal Kin: Stories from the Pacific
Saturday, October 7, 2023 - Monday, October 7, 2024
Chau Chak Wing Museum, Camperdown
The new free exhibit showcases a largely overlooked period of history through a mix of visual markers and audio recordings.
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EventMCA Artbar: Tomorrow – 20 Minutes Into the Future
Friday, May 17, 2024
MCA, Sydney
The late-night takeover of the Museum of Contemporary Art returns for autumn.
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EventStargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist
Friday, May 17, 2024
Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.
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EventHuge Moves #8
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Ace Hotel Sydney, Sydney
This massive celebration of local natural wine is taking over the Ace Hotel Sydney for one vino-fuelled afternoon.
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EventFree Katsu Sandos at Rekodo Katsu Kanteen
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Barangaroo House, Barangaroo
Stop by to snag one of 100 sweet potato, prawn or chicken katsu sandos at Barangaroo House.
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EventInto the Vines 2024
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Freshwater Brewing Company, Brookvale
A midweek wine festival celebrating innovative, lo-fi producers is coming to Freshwater Brewing Co.
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EventCentral Coast Chilli Festival
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Memorial Park, The Entrance
Things are about to get spicy at this free-entry food festival.
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EventHighway of Lost Hearts
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Laycock Street Community Theatre, Wyoming
A regionally produced one-woman show about lost hearts and adventures across the Australian outback.
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EventBeer Footy Food Festival 2024 Series
Sunday, May 19, 2024 and Saturday, July 27, 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
The beloved Beer Footy Food Festival is expanding this year, with two days of festivities in North Sydney before it returns to Henson Park.
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EventMarkets at Glebe
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Glebe Public School, Glebe
Glebe's weekly go-to for pre-loved fashion, vinyl records and freshly made limeade.
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EventChardy Party at Reign
Friday, May 24, 2024
Queen Victoria Building (QVB), Sydney
15 esteemed wine producers will be gathering at the QVB to celebrate World Chardonnay Day, along with an oyster station and grazing tables.
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EventBiji x Lana Collab Dinner
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Lana, Sydney
Two notable chefs will collaborate for this one-night-only, four-course dinner at elegant CBD restaurant Lana.
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EventMillion Paws Walk
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Cathy Freeman Park, Sydney Olympic Park
Grab your pooch, pop on your sneakers and help raise money for animals in need.
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EventSleater-Kinney: 'Little Rope' Tour
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Enmore Theatre, Newtown
Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker are touring Down Under three decades after recording their first album in Australia.
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NewsSix Brands to Shop From If You're Looking to Add Eco-Consciousness to Your Home
These businesses are looking to bring a new level of sustainability to homes all over Australia.
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NewsLego's New 'Mona Lisa' Kit Will Let You Display Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpiece on Your Own Wall
After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.
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NewsWinter Wardrobe, Sorted: Aldi's Massive Snow Gear Sale Is Back for 2024 with Nothing Over $100
Making a beeline to the middle aisle to rug up has become an Aussie tradition, and this year's sale includes everything from gloves to thermoboots.
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NewsHere's the Plan for Powerhouse Ultimo's Redesign, Including Four Exhibition Halls and a 2000-Square-Metre Courtyard
The Boiler House, Turbine Hall, Switch House and Ultimo Post Office buildings will be transformed to create a quartet of flexible spaces that can host huge exhibitions.
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NewsChic Digs Alert: The Australian Interior Design Awards Have Unveiled 2024's Shortlisted Bars, Restaurants and Homes
If you're looking for stunning hospitality, residential, workplace, retail and public settings around Australia, here's where you'll find them.
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NewsKmart Has Teamed Up with Dharug and Darkinjung Artist Kyralee Shields on a New Homewares Range
The latest collection in the department store's First Nations program includes bedding, candles, servingware, candles, wall art and more.
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NewsNow Open: You Can Catch Waves in a Lagoon the Size of the SCG at Sydney's First Urbnsurf Surf Park
In the works since 2017, and only the second Urbnsurf in Australia, the Sydney Olympic Park site is now open to surfers of all skill levels.
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NewsHere Are Some of the Stunning Photos of the Aurora Australis If You Missed the Southern Lights Putting on a Show
Whether you slept through the colourful skies, couldn't see them in your part of the country or are keen for another glimpse, this is what the heavens looked like.
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NewsFood, Fire and Floating Fun: Every Reason You Should Be Planning a Country Break in Greater Orange
If the city is getting you down, it's time to escape to the country.
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NewsMackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson Have Joined Vivid Sydney's 2024 Lineup to Talk All Things Matildas
As well as hitting Sydney for a game on the way to the Paris Olympics, the Matildas goalkeeper and coach will take to the Vivid stage.
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GuideFive World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar
Check out the serious sporting events happening in the state.
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NewsSouth Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula Is Set to Score a Massive Surf Park with 35 Villas So You Can Stay Onsite
The seaside town of Aldinga will become home to The Break Surf & Stay, a $100-million facility set back from the coast with an 11,700-square-metre surf lagoon.
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RestaurantLondres 126
8 Loftus Street, Sydney
This lavish Mexican restaurant comes from the team behind Sonora and Carbon.
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Parriwi Road, Mosman
The Spit's newest waterfront venue brings the Mediterranean to you with flavourful dishes and beachfront views.
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RestaurantCharc
61-65 Regent Street, Chippendale
Sydney meat lovers, make a bee-line to this Chippendale cafe where you'll find sandwiches loaded with house-made pastrami, salami and smoked wagyu.
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RestaurantMisc. Parramatta
Byrnes Avenue, Parramatta
Misc is Parramatta Park's sleek Mediterranean-style brunch venue from Jad Nehmetallah and Joel Bennetts.
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RestaurantCasa Esquina
79 Elliott Street, Balmain
Courtyard cocktails and exceptional grilled cuts are the star of the show at Balmain's sophisticated but lively Argentinian-inspired restaurant.
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