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We don’t care how warm it is, we can work through the sweats when Sydney’s best ramen is involved.

We caught up with Group Content Director for The Urban List, Kim Barnard over one busy weekend in Melbourne town as she educates us on the etiquette of track-side meat pies, getting fatter at Fatto, and the best Rueben, ever.

Australia’s best wine and food producers are assembling at The Rocks this November, and you’re invited (oh, and entry is free!).

Fresh off the plane from Paris Fashion Week, we caught up with Mac Cosmetic’s Senior Artist for Australia, the legendary Carol Mackie, to get some serious pro tips on all things face and insider advice on how to nail the latest trends. 

 There are plenty of things to do in Sydney that involve some delicious eats, so get into it!

Is it really over? It seems like only yesterday that a bright-eyed and bushy tailed Sam Frost (how young did she look back then?) walked back into our reality television lives.

After a nine-month overhaul, the Surry Hills pub has finally reopened and is already impressing locals with its fresh fit-out and relaxed vibe.

Springtime means sunshine, long evenings and lots of lush, fresh produce, and what better way to bring all of these elements together than a picnic.

We’ve picked our top eight swimsuits—just to make your summer countdown feel all the more official…

There’s plenty of things to do in Sydney this weekend, so best start planning now! 

Omnilux is LED Light Therapy which is clinically proven to work wonders on the skin. BUT HOW?!

How many of Sydney's best breakfasts have you ticked off?

Can you hear that? Can you feel that? It’s the sweet sounds of summer rolling into our lives.

One thing is for certain—we’re not lacking when it comes to awesome Japanese restaurants in Sydney.

 The reincarnation of Manta on Woolloomooloo’s coveted finger wharf is proving Sydney’s still got it.

The Urban List has jumped the ditch and gone international. And my, my…don’t we feel cool.

Remember when you were young, and you watched Back To The Future and Marty McFly travelled to that impossibly distant date far in the future that brought with it flying cars, flying skateboards and super-fly clothing? Well, that date is tomorrow. October 21 2015. Yes, you are old but you’re also a time traveller, so that’s kind of cool. Welcome to the future!

The silly season is upon us! Just don’t make these mistakes…

How does one get a reservation at one of the best restaurants in the world? 

Here are some of Sydney's best secret beaches and swimming spots. Jump in, the water's wonderful!

We chatted to the Aussie beauty about The Base: her line of awesome bronzing and tanning products, her beauty must-haves, and how life has changed since becoming a mum.

With swelter-season approaching faster than anyone really expected, we’re pretty on board with the summery new offerings at this quintessential Sydney bar.

It’s time to make the weekend sorry for only being two days long.

There are two ways to watch Netflix. One is ‘Netflix and chill’ which means you put on a show then have sex with whoever is in the room with you. The second way is to simply ‘watch Netflix’, which means you choose a show or movie to watch then pay attention to it.

Quite often I wonder what might be missing from my life. Generally, these thoughts occur at a time when I am rather peckish and need something to fill my pie hole. Something like this dee-light-ful banoffee pie with salted caramel.

Use your creativity this year and don something that screams 2015.

Real talk: is this new hair trend for men going to be gracing the heads of our male companions soon?

From Middle Eastern delights to Italian classics, these restaurants and cafes in Sydney are guaranteed to make your weekend the envy of everyone in the office come Monday morning.

The world’s best bartender in Sydney? Now we’ve got your attention!

Our patented Bachelorette Power Rankings™ ladder is starting to look a bit sparse now as the show lurches into its final weeks: only three blokes remain.

All hail the bacon and egg roll. Saviour of early morning sporting matches and hangovers abound. 

Arms, like butts can be a a tricky old thing when it comes to working out.

One thing we love about spring: the sun. One thing we don’t love about spring: sunburn. We’re all for amping up the SPF routine as the weather heats up, but one thing we don’t dig so much is the telltale shiny face and extra step in our skincare regimen.

The Watsons Bay Cider Festival is back!

With the sun showing its sunny face and Halloween creeping around the corner, your weekend is packed and ready to go. Are you?

We’ve distilled the following list of ideas for weekend adventures near Sydney that are absolutely perfect for first timers; 

Loosen those belt buckles, people. This is one new café in Sydney you’ll want to be prepared for.

Introducing the heavyweights in forty weight.  

There’s a stack of Aussie jewellery designers doing their bit to keep you really well accessorised these days! From home studios to internationally renowned brands, there’s stunningly beautiful, intricately crafted and wonderfully wacky jewellery coming from all corners of our creative country.

There are only about a billion tasty events to choose from at Good Food Month!

For those who are looking for the best Day of the Dead parties in Sydney, you’ve come to the right place.

The new Sydney Italian restaurant mixes old and new, courtesy of Diego Arata (ex-Mezzalira, a Canberra Italian stalwart). There’s a comprehensive selection of shared pre-main bites, pasta and protein mains, as well as side dishes here at Beccafico Bar & Trattoria. Choice paralysis, don’t let me down.

FYI, it’s good to know there are still things to do in Sydney for free.

Whether you’ve just stepped off the sand or the ferry, these cafes in Manly will give you your caffeine fix, brunch fix, and beachside fix all in the one go.

Hear ye, beer ye! It’s the most wonderful time of the year—CRAFT BEER WEEK!

When it comes to race day beauty and fashion survival, it’s all about endurance, my punting friends.

Some of the best cocktail bars in Sydney made this list.

We’ve got fast food talks, a sauvignon and seafood trail, and a free exercise class on our list of five awesome things to do in Sydney this week.

There’s a new breed of workouts in Sydney on our radar that are perfect to pair with your favourite new leggings, but they don’t involve hitting a “regular” gym or going for a run in the park… Oh no, they are far chicer!

Try. Just try and get through this post without ‘Fairground’ by Simply Red entering your brain. Considering you’ve probably already failed, we’ll just get on with the good stuff.

Vegetarians, avert your eyes. This food festival in Sydney is about to get meaty.

This list of Sydney’s best cafes and restaurants could have you soaking up the Saturday morning sunshine at The Greens North Sydney for brekkie and a yoga sesh, or attempting to rid yourself of that hangover with some organic fare at Henley's Wholefoods in Double Bay.

Welcome back to another week of The Bachelorette Power Rankings ™, the world’s most loved weekly performance ladder based on Australia’s favourite dating death match show.

We chat to the women behind 9 to Thrive (Business Chicks’ first expo) to find out just what it takes to become a lady boss.

Want to get your point across without saying a word? Enter the slogan tee.

Can you feel it? Summer is in the air which means a few glorious things—the beach, swimmers, and, of course, our old faithful Havaianas.

With summer just around the corner, we’re brimming with things to do in Sydney. Let’s go!

The famous Night Noodle Markets in Sydney are a foodie-magnet for good reason, and for so much more than noodles.

Whether you’re there for the horses, booze or just to dress up, we’ve got the best spots to celebrate Melbourne Cup in Sydney.

The Grounds of Alexandria have announced they will once again be opening a pop-up café in Marks Park, Bondi.

New Sydney restaurant, Grand Duk is here to liven up lunchtimes and after hours dining in the city.

This food festival proves that there’s a tonne of fun things to do in Sydney.

A whole lot of new Sydney restaurants are opening in Parramatta, much to the joy of locals.

We’ve lined up five awesome things to do in Sydney this week to help your Friday come around faster! From food trucks to trivia nights to a laneway festival in Parramatta, your post long weekend week will be much less painful.

As digital and in-store experiences blur into one, it’s undeniable that the way we find and purchase items has changed forever. Here are some of Australia’s best online retailers who are delivering the goods.

Spring has well and truly sprung and as the bare legs start to come out again, we’ve got a host of new restaurants, cafes and pubs in Sydney for you to try this month.

We’ve teamed up with Peroni to bring you our What’s Trending hit-list: your monthly guide to maximising life in the city. We’re cutting through the chatter and counting down our top 10 hottest new openings, events, and trending happenings in Sydney this month, so you won't miss a thing.

Chippendale, you sly dog you. We welcome new Sydney restaurant, Silvereye, where eleven to seventeen courses is the glorious norm.

This formerly-quiet Inner West suburb is now home to some of Sydney’s best cafés, and there are plenty of reasons to keep coming back.

It’s a looong weekend (YAY!)—so that means you’ve got a whole extra day of eating to do. It doesn’t matter if you’re heading out breakfast, lunch or dinner we’ve got one delicious weekend planned for you.

Whether it’s brunching with your buds, lunching with the ladies or having a few with the fellas, here’s what’s open this Labour Day Monday—so get planning!

This new Sydney pub is about to bring all the boys to the yard. 

Although there isn’t a team from Sydney playing in either game, we’ve rounded up the best pubs in Sydney for you to sit back with a few bevvies and enjoy two cracker games of footy this long weekend. 

Every week we will rate the dudes according to each one’s chances are of winning the whole Bachelorette tournament, with the heroes at the top of the list and the zeros at the bottom.

It’s official—the warmer weather is here! That means bare limbs, beach swims, and a whoooole bunch of fun things to do in Sydney.

With so many fun things to do in Sydney lined up for you, you’ll wish that this long weekend was even longer.

Say goodbye conventional singlet tan lines and hello to weird shoulder stripes that make your regular clothes a little more difficult to wear—this spring and summer it’s all about off-the-shoulder tops!

Central Perk AKA the coffee shop where Chandler and the gang used to hang out is coming to Sydney, people!

The guys behind Sydney’s best restaurants open Continental Deli Bar and Bistro and we’re more than a little excited.

If you’re a food fan (and we know that pretty much all of you are) Australian-Italians don’t get much more renowned than gelati maestro and all-round awesome guy, Nick Palumbo. Moving from Adelaide, where he grew up with his Italian parents, to Sydney back in 2002, Nick started Gelato Messina with one very simple aim—to run an amazing gelateria that celebrated traditional techniques and mouth-watering, rich flavours.

Every month, one member of The Urban List team will be sharing what they are currently obsessing over—and surprise! It’s not just food.

Your hit list of things to do in Sydney while it’s not yet sweltering, but you’ve officially shelved your woolliest jumpers.

MASTER is a new Sydney restaurant that yes, takes bookings, and yes, makes damn delicious food. We paid a visit to this new-style Chinese eatery to see what was up.

I meet Paige at Lobo Plantation, a bar in Sydney’s CBD, on a Friday, which is great because everybody has left sobriety at the office.

The Hunter Valley is coming to town, MoVida is pulling out the big guns, and every special event is basically a full-blown festival!

We love a good carbonara (that hasn’t been made with cream) and spaghetti bolognese as much as the next guy, but we also love Italian restaurants in Sydney that are doing things a little differently to how Nonna used to. 

Whether you’re feeling heroic, gory or topical, we’ve got your go-to list of Sydney’s best costume shops. 

There’s something magic about Tasmania that us ‘mainlanders’ (that’s ‘Tasmanian’ for peeps from the rest of Australia) just can’t get without visiting. A vast roaring wilderness, the ghosts of a convict past and little fellas we call the Tassie Devil make up a place that is equally enthralling and quirky.

It’s the ultimate Food & Wine Festival in Australia: feasting in the forest, beachside drinks and seafood so fresh you basically eat it out of the water.

We caught up with Renya to find out how she manages to look so good, even when she’s on the go, which, if you follow her on Instagram, is like ALL THE TIME.

Which fashion trends should you follow and which ones should you ditch? We've got you covered.

The best French festival outside of France itself? Excuse us while we dust off our cliché attire and collection of coiffured picnic rugs.

Yeah you’ve moved on from school reports but guess what, you can still be graded. Don’t pretend you don’t wanna know how you’re going in the school of life!

In the days of Nutribullet spun juices, spiralised veg and kale-ariddled everything, it can be easy to forget the benefits of a humble green smoothie. One that is beautiful to look at, great for your insides and an excellent way to turn over the inner sanctum of your crisper.

Full disclaimer: I snoop on other people’s shopping baskets. It’s a terrible habit and I always feel a smidge guilty when shoppers catch me starring at their 12 bottles of Diet Coke (seriously, if you love it that much, just get the real stuff). But it’s a fascinating insight into our inner worlds. Consider it anthropology, of sorts.

Here are some of the prettiest beauty trends you should consider getting on board with this spring…

Straight outta ideas? Here are six Sydney restaurants and cafes to satisfy any appetite. 

Sydney’s best cafés have really ramped up their French toast game, and we’re all too happy to dive head first into stacks of sweet decadence first thing in the morning. 

Listers, I’m going to show my age here. I remember listening to that Pulp song that talked about “Let’s all meet up in the year two thousand,” and thinking, “Woah, the year two thousand. THE FUTURE.” Well, y2k came and went, and suddenly we’re in 2015, looking back on the weird and wonderful trends of the noughties with a cringe-worthy eye-roll. Nokia mobile phones? Hipster demin? THAT double denim Justin and Britney look at the 2001 AMAs?!

Because we are too damn old to mess with our bronze.

The Entertainment Quarter's Showring will play host to a bunch of Sydney’s best food trucks for one wonderful weekend this October.

If you’re looking for things to do in Sydney that involve plenty of exceptional dinners, sweet treats and a few activities to get you out and about, you’ve come to the right place.

It’s been super difficult, but after a series of sugar highs and the inevitable lows, we’ve narrowed down a list of Sydney’s best Nutella dishes for you. Because you’re worth it. 

Okay, so we all know that Australia isn’t exactly leading the way in many respects (looking after the environment is one, native race relations is another…). While there are some epic lessons we could learn from other countries around the world—siestas from the Spanish, sarcasm from the Brits, appropriate winter attire from the Russians—there are also some things that we, as a nation, are incredibly good at.

Because who said takeaway food in Sydney had to suck?

Thanks to NSW’s wildly diverse climate, whether you go on a road trip North, West or South of Sydney there’s a waterfall out there with your name on it.

Lazy days spent lazing around at the beach and drinking cocktails long into the balmy evenings… it’s what Australia does best, and we’re super excited for all the fun to begin.

At 6pm on a Saturday night, this place is heaving with happy families, feasting on banquets of mod-Turkish-Mexican dishes. 

We’ve found THE Greek restaurant in Sydney to gorge on, and it’s hidden away in the CBD so no one can see your impending food belly.

Full disclaimer: I’m not the sporty type. This is where I thought KFit might just be my lifeline as I’d be able to nab a friend and take them along for the ride.

It’s time to get in on Sydney’s best tacos… For cheap!

Beautifully local eating at one of the best Sydney restaurants, that’s as playful as it is delicious.

Calling all wine lovers, aspiring sommeliers and those of you who just love a big old glass of the good stuff! Pinot Palooza is coming.

The third season of The Bachelor Australia is all wrapped up, so now the juicy stuff can start.

Pack your bags and head inland for the grand cru of the region’s wine events.

I don’t make the rules, people. I just deliver it.

Cringe all you like but flies, cockroaches, worms and ants are all part of the edible bug market infiltrating our cities.

In a newly gentrified suburb where coffee is an art form and brekkie’s and all-out broo-ha, is there room for a newcomer touting premium brews and up-cycled furniture?

Put on your game faces, Sydney. This weekend is for eating!

While we might not have the rowdy beer halls and gardens of Munich to celebrate in, there are still plenty of places to get your Oktoberfest on in Sydney.

Ready yourselves for some serious carb loading. Black Star Pastry is bringing its pastry treats (and legendary strawberry watermelon cake) to Kinokuniya bookshop in The Galeries on October 29th for six glorious months. 

Bralettes have been dominating our lingerie drawers since we first realised just how damn comfy these non-wired beauties can be. 

Hey Sydney, there’s a new pub coming to town and it’s looking like it’s going to be a good one.

Boredom is not on the menu this weekend. Not when there’s things to do in Sydney that involve eating (duh), drinking, art and sunshine!

Unlike typical health food, this Sydney café approaches wholefoods with a holistic deliciousness-first philosophy, so your tastebuds will always be celebrating as you go about scoring brownie points at life.

Art & About is back again and is giving us plenty of things to do in Sydney that will fill our culture quota.

Breakfast in Sydney is something we take seriously here. We also love a pop-up. Here's an event that combines the two of them!

For the second installment of our Close Encounters serues, we're going coastal, meeting renowned restaurateur, Danielle Gjestland of Noosa’s famed Japanese restaurant, Wasabi at her stunning Noosa home and restaurant, and her farm in Pomona.

If you're looking for some of the best pizza in Sydney, Via Napoli has just opened in Surry Hills.

In what is becoming an all too familiar tale, Australia has gone to bed with one guy as Prime Minister – thanks for everything Tony Abbott – and woken up with the news that someone new – oh hey, Malcolm Turnbull – is now in the top job.

Here’s how to take this closet staple from cool to hot, any day of the week. You’ll never wonder how to wear a white shirt again.

Sydney has a knack for turning seedy premises into excellent food joints.

So if you’re partial to pastries, a lover of loaves and a connoisseur of croissants, these Sydney bakeries are doing it best.

Mike McEnearney’s previous venture, Kitchen by Mike was nothing short of a local icon, so we’re pretty darn overjoyed that he’s bring his sustainable flare to the CBD with no.1 Bent Street by Mike. Set to open in January 2016 in the Wintergarden complex, we predict this new addition will become a focal point of CBD dining.

ICYMI, Chase Kojima AKA Sokyo’s Executive Chef AKA one of Sydney’s best Japanese restaurants, has launched a pop-up ramen joint and it’s completely blowing up on Instagram.

We took a few minutes to catch up with the beautiful Whitney Port and the equally disarming Rae Morris to chat make up secrets, handbag must-haves and learnt all about their roles with the Priceline Festival of Beauty. 

Over the past decade, we like to think our style has evolved from mini skirts, fitted Ralph Lauren knits, Juicy Couture tracksuits and wearing pink on Wednesdays, but it’s undeniable that there were some serious style lessons to be learnt from Mean Girls. Let us break them down for you…

A healthy and delicious dessert recipe that requires no baking and mixing? We're in!

‘I guess we can watch a movie?’ is widely remembered as the place good dates go to die. How about an immersive cinematic experience instead? Curious Cartel’s Prom Night promises stolen kisses, roving disco lights and vodka-laced punch.

From giant chorizo and pork meatballs at 3 Weeds to towers of watermelon cubes with feta and mint pita croutons at The Animal, this weekend Sydney’s restaurants and cafes will fulfil all your feed needs, from every corner of the globe.

Put away your wallet and get ready to cheap-eat your way through September.

From the classic art of shaving, to having a pro take care of things at the best waxing salons in Sydney, here are the hair removal tips you wish someone had told you about earlier.

The Diary of an Uber Driver blog may be a few weeks old, but it has already garnered massive attention around the world. 

Get your manicure booked because the time has come to say goodbye to those trusty ankle, biker and over-the-knee boots and say hello to the gladiator, the flatform, the espadrilles and the slide.

Alright, get ready because this is a big one! We’ve got things to do in Sydney that cover outdoor cinema to art exhibitions, a taste of Orange in the heart of Sydney, a beer festival and a great big chocolate festival. Whew!

Here are our top picks of the Italian Film Festival to catch later this month. Ciao!

Grab your gumboots because spring produce has arrived at a farmers market near you!

If you’re wondering what on earth a ‘hun’ is, then let us teach you a thing about this super easy to achieve hair trend that’s being sported by celebs, 'grammers, and it-girls everywhere. 

Crumbed and fried meat is usually a winner in our books—but these Sydney pubs are doing it reeeaaallll good.

Let’s be honest, Listers: 48 hours isn’t a lot of time to get underneath the surface of a city, especially one that’s as chockfull of hidden laneway restaurants and underground bars as Melbourne. If you’re looking for things to do in Melbourne and you’ve only got a weekend to spare, location is essential—you don’t want to be scrimping on your accommodation budget, then having to spend hours on the City’s tramline just to get to where the good stuff is.

Hall Street is heating up with some of the best seafood in Sydney.

If The Urban List launching in Perth last month hadn't solidified WA as the hottest state to be seen in, the arrival of Molten Store's Jessy Cameron - Brisbane girl-about-town and all-round accessories wizard - on a whirlwind long weekend sealed the deal. She opened up her travel diary so we could share the best places to eat, stay and visit for a trip way, way out West.

The BEAMS Arts Festival is back for its 4th year and it’s oozing with talent for your artistic pleasure. 

Are you a vego that has yourself a group of carnivore friends? If so, this list is for you! 

Dumpling master Eric Koh is upping Sydney’s dim sum game with his new pop up restaurant and bar, Work in Progress @erickoh. Dumplings in Sydney just got serious.

I’m not sure if Kanye West was serious/sober when, at the MTV Video Music Awards last week, he declared himself in the running for the United States presidency in 2020. As someone funnier than me on Twitter said, he was probably just so inspired by his own speech that he decided to throw his hat in the ring. Whatever his state of mind/sobriety level was at the time, I really hope he carries through with his threat.

The food scene is thriving in Sydney’s second CBD and plenty of big names in the industry are taking notice and moving in. It won’t be long before Parramattarians join the list of Sydneysiders too culturally satisfied to leave their home ‘burb.

From new cafes to cool events, here’s where you should be going and what you should be Instagramming this month. Let’s go!

Don’t even try to resist this one. The smooth Festival of Chocolate at The Rocks is one of the most anticipated things to do in Sydney, and it’s totally free to attend.

Hey Sydney, there’s a new Chinese restaurant opening in Chatswood this weekend and it has a robot chef. A robot chef, you guys!

Just a stone’s throw away from the Sydney CBD, Barangaroo Reserve is celebrating its opening with a Giant Picnic this weekend.

They’re blonde, wide-eyed, and would probably fit in your pocket: just a few of the factors to take into consideration when trying to explain why we’ve adored the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen since they were no more than cherubic little faces popping up on our TV screens.

 Whether it be through BBQ chicken, yum cha or acai bowls, we’re almost positive we’ve found a way to win over your stomach at these Sydney restaurants and cafes. Dig in!

No need to go hungry at these Sydney bars after those last few bar nuts have been demolished.

Spoon wielders and bowl polishers, ready your Mixmasters; Brisbane’s own baking wunderblog, The Sugar Hit, has become its own book.

Playsuits really represent the epitome of spring, dontchya think? They allow you to do things like ride bikes and sit cross-legged on the floor AND look super cute at the same time. Unlike dresses, they don’t fly up to reveal your private parts when a gust of wind comes along. They also make it easier to get dressed in the morning, unlike pants and tops which need to be coordinated. So. Many. Perks.

Helloooooo weekend! It’s the first official weekend of spring and there are lots of things to do in Sydney that involve getting out and about. We’ve got music, art, coffee, running and, of course, FOOD. Alright weekend, we’re ready for you!

If anything is going to help you channel beachside feels, it will be the ever-so-moreish mussel dishes from these Sydney restaurants.

Waiter, there’s a doughnut in my milkshake!

Listers, we have your September sorted. Spring has sprung and we’re excited to be celebrating in the very best way possible—Cherry Blossom Festival is hitting town, will dishing up a month of delicious Japanese food events. 

We try aerial yoga in Sydney and this is what happened...

Looking for things to do in Sydney that are brand spankin’ new? We got you.

A takeaway, a restaurant and an Alaskan fishing lodge; new Sydney restaurant Salmon and Bear is a new adventure dining experience in the heart of Zetland. 

We all seem to love a good Bondi beach ‘gram, and that’s largely thanks to Uge and his lust-worthy surf porn blog, Aquabumps. We chat to Uge about where his home, heart and brunch loyalties really lie—Bondi. 

We’ve hand-picked our favourite five breweries in Sydney. Get that drinking arm ready, we’re going on a beer-venture!

Well hello warmer days and shorter shorts! With spring officially kicking into gear, there are a tonne of things to do in Sydney that involve eating, drinking, and generally having an awesome time.

To help us get our summertime vibes on, The Greens North Sydney are launching Flicks At The Greens, where you can watch new and classic movies in the great outdoors—and by this we mean, outside on the green with the view of the Sydney Harbour as the backdrop.

What’s all this bottling, barrel-aging and batching about? And where can you get some of the best cocktails in Sydney that involve very little shaking, stirring or, um, anything other than sipping? Here’s what you should know…

What we and our female friends in fashion think is totally amazing, sometimes leaves our dear male companions shaking their head in confusion.

Ah, profile pictures. The window into the soul in today’s digital age, amirite? Your profile picture speaks a thousand words, so it’s vital that you pick one that’s going to speak a thousand of the right words. Not sure what your profile pic is projecting? Read on for our handy guide to today’s most common headshots…Which one are you?

 Skip the ties, socks and hankies and take Dad somewhere he’ll really love (hint: one of these Sydney restaurants).

The trends and products straight out of Seoul that you need to know about, now!

Outdoor barbies, almost-balmy nights and plenty to drink are on the cards at Sydney’s best restaurants and bars this month!

Neil Perry has been on the look out for new locations to set up shop and has chosen the MLC Centre as his next burger hangout-to-be.

From hedgehog-shaped (not hedgehog-filled) dumplings to gelato burgers with Nutella, say goodbye to winter and get some spring in your step (and your belly) at these Sydney restaurants and cafes this weekend!

I love The Baxter Inn because I love dark bars in Sydney. They are the perfect setting in which to drink. 

Weekends just got a whole lot better with Waterloo restaurant Beccafico now open for brunch. 

If, like us, you’re lusting after sun-filled summer days already (we’re sooooo close!) – we hear you, and we raise you 8 of the best statement shades. Come on, sunshine!

Looking for things to do in Sydney that will give you good elevator/kitchen talk on Monday? Look no further.

This month Daniel Harris, our Business Development Manager and resident health guy, shares what he’s loving this month. From brogues to a certain show about Vikings to self-improvement books, here’s what’s on his radar.

Haters gonna hate… Potatoes gonna potate. From Sydney’s best restaurants come Sydney’s best potatoey dishes.

Make it your 2015 goal to try every single one and become the master of cocktails in Sydney.

This little Surry Hills restaurant has finally become the Japanese bar it was always meant to be. We suggest you head in ASAP because it’s not just the new cocktails themselves that are drawing crowds, but the whole darn experience.

Sandwiches in Sydney just got a whole lot more competitive.

Our crew on the west coast have some big news—cue the maracas and jump on the conga line, kids, ‘cause we’re going west—The Urban List Perth launches today!

There are some very good reasons Greek street food is experiencing a recent surge in popularity, and no, it’s not just because pan-fried cheese is usually involved. This friendly Cammeray watering hole is nailing it on all fronts, serving up some of the best pub food in Sydney.

There are parties to attend, rooftop cinemas to be enjoyed, a delightful concept called 1, 2 FREE, and much more fun to sink your teeth into at these Sydney restaurants and bars.

Which Sydney café will prevail? Who will even be able to finish their shake? And are these shakes magnificence itself, or total monstrosities? There’s only one way to find out. 

These days, any festival worth its weight in VIP wristbands will boast an array of culinary pleasures to keep appetites whet and bellies full.

Wedding cakes have catapulted to a new level of late with more and more couples opting for a unique yet glamorous creation to mark the occasion. Meet the new generation of wedding cakes in Sydney.

Whether your job defines you or is just something you do for to earn some sweet dollies, it does tend to give a fair bit away about what kind of person you are. Scratch the surface a little further, sniff, and even deeper truths are revealed.

Sydney Fringe Festival returns for its sixth year and we’ve got all the artist trails you need to follow to uncover the best of Sydney’s independent art scene.

Shopping in Sydney can be hard. It can be even harder when you’re shopping for the perfect gift for Father’s Day. Don’t worry, we’ve got you.

Pull your gumboots out of retirement and prepare your most festival appropriate outfit. Here are our picks of the best spring and summer festivals in 2015.

Fish and chips, beachside dining, or jerk chicken? There are plenty of Sydney and cafes to visit this weekend. Here are six of our picks.

Ever dyed your hair or opted for some highlights over summer only to find that your ends have been completely ruined? Yeah. Me too. Being a slave to balayage for years and years seriously takes its toll on your locks.

Ever been asked what you think are the best things to eat, do and drink Sydney? For the ultimate boredom buster, here is THE ultimate list of our biggest hits.

Nude lipsticks seem to be a source of endless fascination for women. Probably because the word ‘nude’ covers a whole colour spectrum, from pink to brown to peach to purple. It’s everything and anything. It’s nothing, but it’s definitely something.

If you’re looking for awesome things to do in Sydney, we’ve got custom made Kit Kats, wine dinners galore and a very stylish pop-up sale. Let’s do this!

A favourite of drunk/hungover French-Canadians, and now a favourite of drunk/hungover Australians, here is where to get poutine in Sydney.

Today I baked my face. It didn’t involve an oven and the end result wasn’t cupcakes nor cookies, but rather a flawless photo-shoot ready complexion.

The warmer weather is finally coming out to play so it’s time to head out and eat up the last of the wintery grub on offer at these Sydney restaurants.

Hear ye! Hear ye! The Grounds of Alexandria is cooking up an epic FEAST and you’re all invited. 

Blame it on the ‘70s revival but the humble sheep-skin coat has taken the coat game by storm, stealing our heart in the process. Gracing the backs of some of our favourite outer-wear loving celebs, the shearling jacket is not just a statement piece; you’ll find it’s surprisingly versatile, able to be worn from day-to-night, and styled from high to low. We show you how to work the shearling jacket every day of the week.

We’re pretty down with the whole Athleisurewear movement that’s happening right now. I mean, who wouldn’t want to wear super comfy clothes like ALL the time and not be judged for it? We chat to Noa Ries, the founder of Vie Active who was one of the first to start the whole luxe legging look (as worn by Naomi Watts and Sophia Vergara).

Cleavers up people, here are our fave five butchers in Sydney. 

There’s a super cute café and bar in the CBD that has quietly been dishing out some truly stellar solutions to your work-week blues—but it’s about time we outed White Rabbit. 

Yes, we admit it… We have a total girl crush on Jennifer Hawkins and we’re pretty sure we’re not alone. Pay attention people, we may be able to steal her secrets!

Gym junkies and creatures of comfort rejoice, leggings are now completely acceptable pants, thanks to fashions latest trend…

Nothing beats kicking back and sipping on an ice-cold beer, amirite? Well, nothing, except kicking back and sipping on an ice-cold FREE beer! If you’ve read the headline, you’ll already know that we’re giving away an entire year’s worth of the tasty stuff to one lucky reader, thanks to Peroni. Sounds almost too good to be true? Here’s how that year’s supply of beer can be yours.

You might be the biggest food fanatic in Sydney, but we can guarantee that you’ve been doing at least one of these incorrectly for your entire culinary life. The question is, which one is it?

An island dedicated to wine? Sounds like our kind of place.

You don’t get much more iconic than Bondi Beach, and we’ve got a night of music, surf, sun and sand not to be missed. 

What is it about the witching hour that sets our restless thumbs a-twitching? We send myriad texts when we’re drunk. Stuff like ‘where are you?’, ‘I’ll see you at Fridays’, ‘my phone’s about to die’ etc. But let’s just establish that sending a text while you're drunk is VERY DIFFERENT from sending a Drunk Text. Drunk Texting requires the revelation of your darkest subconscious with awkward and debilitating results.

Thought your hair hue was limited to that of a glistening blonde, rich brunette, fiery red or glossy black? This season’s hottest colour palette for your locks is oh-so much more than that!

Don’t like it? Feel free to send us a glitter bomb or a bunch of gerberas. #hatersgonnahate

From boutique Indonesian coffee in the morning, to fried pigs ears at night, your weekend is about to level up!

Keep your eyes peeled and your pasta forks at the ready people, there’s a new Sydney restaurant about to hit the scene.

From some of Australia’s best restaurants and bars that don’t require a reservation, to booking a hotel on a whim (we love Booking.com’s new Booking Now app for this!), The Urban List editors in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane have put together the ultimate itineraries in and around our fair cities to help you be spontaneous wherever you go.

Dial up luminosity and get ready to embrace the far more radiant you; we’ve Urban Listed the latest and greatest illuminators to get you glowing in no time.

With so many fun things to do in Sydney this weekend including all you can eat fried chicken, long lunches and a bit of dancing, we can confidently say we have your weekend sorted. You can thank us on Monday.

You’d be hard pressed to find something as Aussie as the good ol’ pie. It’s on the same level as the weekend barbie or fish ‘n’ chips on the sand. While we still have a soft spot for freezer pie from the grocery store (don’t judge), the pies on this list are on a whole other level. 

Oh boy, oh boy! It’s not too often we get to bandy the word ‘vamp’ around outside of a ‘What’s Hot in Young Adult Lit’ hit list but here we are. OPUS has officially dived into a re-vamp. 

You can stop the search because we’ve already found the best luxe yoga studios in Sydney and they’re bringing some serious yoga game.

Just a few months in and Sydney Italian restaurant Besser has already mastered casual cool, a menu interesting enough to elicit curious anticipation, and of course, top-notch execution.

One of Sydney’s best French restaurants is launching a pop up this August. Martinis and pastries? Mais oui! 

Sorry Northsiders, we know you’d rather keep this suburb your little secret, but we can’t stay quiet about it much longer. Cammeray restaurants are getting some well-deserved limelight recently, and Ms Miller could be one of the reasons for this attention.

Aspire to Greatness, Listers! The world’s most esteemed art collection is landing in Melbourne. Here’s how you can enlighten yourself for an art-packed mini-break in this cultured city.

We’ve ventured into basements, onto rooftops and down alleyways to find some of the best bars in Sydney. After work drinks, anyone? 

In this weeks episode of Riding in Bars with Boys we meet George McLean, long-time wrangler of booze and loving wrestler of women. George owns JB & Sons with work husband, Paul Fraser and their veteran relationship bemoans many a night out and follow up Bloody Mary’s.