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There are so many fun things to do in Sydney this weekend, you’ll wish the weekend was more than just two days (don’t worry, we’ve included Thursday to Wednesday so you can at least pretend like it’s a loooong weekend).

This month Zo Zhou, one of our Sydney Communications Executives shares what she’s lusting after. From a luscious silk tee to leather camera-ware, here’s what’s testing her restraint right now.

Boot the boring from lunch time and whet your whistle with these exquisite midday feeds.

All of your juice cleanse questions answered. 

If you’re yet to jump on the oil-wagon, there is no better time than right now. 

The struggle is real when it comes to finding a delicious breakfast in Sydney, but worth it when the end result is Harry’s.

When it comes to my health I don’t like to be perceptive with rituals or rules. No day is the same for me so I have to be pretty flexible, but I always make sure I move my body every day, and make smart choices when it comes to food. I always opt for high quality proteins, low GI carbs, and healthy fats to keep my body running at its best.

One of the best restaurants in the world is on its way to Australia.

Time to eat and drink your way out of the gloomy throws of winter at these Sydney restaurants. 

Less time spent sweating it out at the beach under the sun and more time freezing our way through the polar temperatures we've been shivering through this winter means that we often forget to stay hydrated. Sayonara H20, hello hot chocolates and heaters (not to mention winter’s BFF, red wine). 

When lunchtime beckons, Speedo’s Cafe in North Bondi is the place to be.

We get up close and personal with the mind behind some of Sydney’s most beautiful cakes.

If at the moment you’re reading this you find your ass down in Sydney (as is mine), chances are you are freezing said behind off. If instead you find yourself in Melbourne, you might have already lost the will to live (or the will to get out of bed, because no matter what chain of events you set in motion in the morning, sooner or later you’ll have to face the bathroom, and sh*t those tiles are cold). Sources have also promptly called me to inform me—and complain in length—about the cold weather affairs currently sweeping the sunshine state.

Australians, it seems, are addicted to really crap television. Free-to-air TV in this country is chockers with inane ‘reality’ shows that people can’t seem to get enough of, while Foxtel is just one long dark night of the soul as far as programming is concerned. I once accidentally watched an episode of Snog, Marry, Avoid and it wrecked me for months. Only really recovered after visiting an exorcist.

Don’t pretend you haven’t stayed up all night long dreaming about where you’d be in the 90’s if you weren’t living it up in choker necklaces and bucket hats. We’re here to tell you where you really belonged while you ate Jupiter bars in front of the TV after school.

How many times have you been faced with your boyfriend’s beauty products, desperately wishing you’d remembered to pack your face cream/hair spray/special brand of toothpaste? 

I’m calling it: wine’s glory days are over. If you’re looking for a tipple to wash down a good meal, craft beer is the way to go. These days young Australians, men and women alike, have developed an affection for this ancient nectar, fuelled by the emergence of a thriving craft beer industry. An equally boisterous appreciation for great food has meant that pairing craft beers to your dish is now a respected pastime, with aficionados taking great pleasure in matching their meals with complementary beers. In that spirit, we’ve even suggested a beer from the James Squire range to go with some of the best dishes in town, as well as highlighting  some beer and food pairings that work just as well in the comfort of your own home.

http://www.theurbanlist.com/sydney/search/eyJyZXN1bHRfcGFnZSI6Ilwvc3lkbmV5XC9zZWFyY2giLCJrZXl3b3JkcyI6Imx1eGUiLCJkaXN0YW5jZTpmcm9tIjoiLTI3LjQyOHwxNTIuOTkwNCJ9When bread is quite literally the bread and butter of your business, you’d expect nothing less than the owner to know their way around a satisfying brunch on a Saturday morning. This is most definitely  the case for Jono Harvey, the creative brains behind one of Sydney’s most successful café and bakery chains, Luxe.

Feeling like you’re in a Sydney café and restaurant rut? Get out of this rut at these delicious hot spots!

As if you needed more than one.

Flat, lifeless hair is literally the worst. Hours upon hours upon yet more hours have been spent by every one of us attempting to tszuj our hair for voluminous waves a la every celeb ever, only for it to fall flat ten seconds later. Nightmare.

Markets, aerobics, gigs, dinners, talks, and coffee festivals. Clear your schedule Listers, for there are tonnes of fun things to do in Sydney this weekend!

Ditch the sweat pants for some fancy pants because on Saturday, 1 August, Black Star Pastry is calling on you to get ‘Diggin’ for Diamonds’

Because we love you sooooo much, we're giving you the chance to win tickets for you and three mates to an EPIC six-course whisky pairing dinner at The House of Suntory Exclusive Takeover at Tokyo Bird! 

Had a lemon of a day? We know what to do about that. Check out these Sydney bars for some uptime on your downtime.

Uber, literally EVERY one of your awesome collaborations makes us want to take a ride around the city, even if we don’t need to go anywhere! 

Getting my nails done straight up intimidates me. From the under-the-breath tuts from the technician at the state of my cuticles, to choosing the right colour for my pasty fingers before immediately regretting it, I wonder how this could possibly be an enjoyable past time? But, as a hard-hitting journalist with a Friday morning free, I bravely put my hand up to be the guinea pig for a stiletto nail road test. TBH, I was curious—stiletto nails look hella’ cool on RiRi, maybe I’d be a natural…

For all those who say there aren’t any good Mexican restaurants in Sydney. This one goes out to you.

This is one beachside brunch in Sydney that’ll make you feel like a million dollars as you soak up the equally luxuriant views. No seagull battling required.

If your hair is more mop than manicured, and your beard is more beastly than babelike, you might want to book yourself into one of these Sydney barber shops, stat. 

Gather round Listers—today we're launching an awesome-sauce new piece of beauty content we think you’ll love as much as we do. 2 Minute Face will give you a monthly squiz into the bathrooms and cosmetic bags of our favourite beauties (real life ladybosses, not just pretty faces), and spill their hottest tips for on-the-go awesomeness. Ain’t nobody got an hour in the morning to phaff about, so the focus here is on the fast-track to great-face.

Did you think having a winter adventure in Sydney means jumping into a tin can with a pair of ice skates on? Oh boy... think again.

Hair obsessives, it-girls and those too lazy or busy to commit to regular salon appointments and hours spent styling every morning, listen up!

What started out as a small business delivering the cutest flowers in town (none of that naff, overpriced stuff), the guys at Little Flowers really have blossomed (see what I did there?) into a fully-grown flower delivery service in Sydney.

Ever reminisce on life before Google? Every car had a refidex, and disputes over celebrity birthdays would rage on for months. Since its conception and rise to prominence as a distillery of all human knowledge, Google has infiltrated our lives and earned our absolute trust to the point where we will ask it anything (ANYTHING). If you’re not afraid of a little harsh insight into your twisted whims, go to your web history, find the last thing you Googled, then scroll to see what it really says about you.

Find out what Sydney’s best beauty salons are serving up when the temperature’s down. 

You might remember Luke Ashton from such Surry Hills bars as Vasco, or perhaps from his debut as Diageo’s 2013 World Class Bartender of the Year. No big deal.

We’ve rounded up the cream of the crop of Sydney restaurants and cafés to eat, drink and be merry this weekend. You and your tummy can thank us later. 

Make the most of it without compromising on taste or atmosphere with our list of Sydney’s best restaurants for team lunches. 

Coffee lovers, assemble! The Rocks Aroma Festival is back again, bringing us all the caffeinated goodness we’ve come to love and expect.

Listers, if you’re a little wary of coming off more Drescher than Delevigne, we’ve prowled the high streets to bring you our pick of Urban-List-approved leopard print. So test the wildlife waters with 8 of the Best Leopard Print Accessories and remember, it’s a neutral.  

Because everyday we’re truffl-ing.

With so many things to do in Sydney this weekend, you’ll completely forget about the ice-cold winds and less-than-tropical temperatures.

Everyone has a dream. Ours is to stay at any and all of these boutique hotels in Australia. For your next minibreak, why not discover some of the gems that are lying on your doorstep (or are just a short plane ride away).

Holy smokes! There’s a delicious American-style smokehouse setting up at North Bondi Fish on Wednesday July 22nd, and naturally it is a matter of national importance that everyone books a table.

Hidden inside the innocent sounding Potting Shed is a secret room where you and your crew can indulge in a night of, well, whatever you want. Step inside The Lock In, one of Sydney’s newest secret bars.

Introducing our Close Encounters series—a glimpse into the lives and inspirations behind some of Australia’s leading creative influencers. For our first installment we had the pleasure of meeting the creative mind behind Iconic Australian label, Mimco, Cathryn Wills at her home in Melbourne’s Brunswick East. 

Harpoon Harry brought Melbourne to us starved Sydneysiders through its Belles Hot Chicken pop-up earlier this year, and now brings us famed burger joint, Huxtabuger, as part of the Friends of Harry’s food series… And we can’t wait to wrap our hands (and mouths) around one of these bad boys.

Here’s where you can be lazy, full, caffeinated, and happily shopping away, all at the same time. Bliss.

Though I hadn’t seen the original Magic Mike, I got the impression while watching the sequel that Mike’s Pony dance (maybe that should be in capital letters, actually: The Pony Dance) was some kind of transcendental moment in that first movie, and critically important in the ontogenesis of his character.

This new CBD destination is set to become one of Sydney’s best bars, taking after-work drinks to new heights (literally).

One of Sydney’s best bakeries is dimming the lights and joining the Newtown restaurant scene.

Call yourself a foodie? Let’s see how many you can tick off from some of Sydney’s best restaurants.

Whether you’re thinking about more permanent hair removal services or you’ve been burnt before, you need to read this. We talk to the IPL experts in Sydney so you know what to look for (and what to avoid).

What a time to be alive. No longer do we have to limit our outrage to stuff that actually affects us personally, like someone putting bagged dog poo in your wheelie bin or that person at work who doesn’t sneeze properly, nowadays we can get infuriated at everything in the world courtesy of the interwebs.

Like most things exported from Japan (sushi, sashimi and wacky game shows to name a few we love) it’s only a matter of time before the craze strikes and takes hold forever more. 

With the changing seasons comes the need to update your makeup essentials. What was deemed ‘essential’ in the summer months is no longer needed when the cold sets in, and there’s no situation where streamlining your makeup bag is more necessary than a winter getaway. Here are the items that we at The Urban List recommend you pack this winter when you jet off on holiday (you lucky thing!).

Whether you’re looking to leave an intoxicating trail of scent wherever you go, need to prolong the life of your blow-dry or are simply looking to refresh your luscious locks, the hair gods have heard our pleas and present us the with next-gen of beauty bag must-haves

Planning on staying in this weekend in your sweat pants, binging on Netflix and shying away from the cold? Maybe we can tempt you off the sofa with some amazing places to eat and drink this weekend.

 None of this room service business, please, it’s time to get out and explore some of Sydney’s best restaurants… That happen to be in your current residence. Not just for hotel guests, these hotel restaurants are good enough for even locals to pay attention to.

Flip winter the bird and get your drink on at these Sydney rooftop bars.

Red lipstick is the cure for boring-face. Whether you’re hungover, tired, attention-seeking, or looking to feign some good old fashioned confidence, red lips are your ticket to instant poise and schutzpa. Pucker up, ‘cause we’re bringing you 8 of the best red lipsticks.

It’s time to say goodbye to overly-complicated contouring and hello to contouring’s effortlessly cooler younger sister, strobing.

Appreciate all the creative things to do in Sydney this weekend! We have a list of the perfect collaborative dining events and all things arty to enjoy from Thursday to Wednesday. Get into it!

A hungover Sydneysider walks into a bar…

A recent incident involving several thousand champagnes and a meat pie has caused me to question my lifestyle choices. My job involves eating out, like, a lot, and a typical week’s grub includes your fair share of canapés, trendy food stuffs (doughnuts, you delicious bastards), tempting office deliveries, and unexpected mid-week dranks—I know, it’s a rough gig, but somebody’s got to do it. 

Here’s a mid-year rundown of Sydney’s best new cafes.

For your big day, you’ll want your venue to be as special as you and your betrothed are. Here’s our guide to the best wedding venues in Sydney.

Restaurant empires like the all-powerful Merivale group tend to divide us into subjects or separatists, but Sydney Chinese restaurant, Mr. Wong has managed to lure even his dissidents from the dark side.

From upscale Japanese to casual dining with one of the best views in town, these Sydney restaurants are our picks for lunch in The Rocks.

i.e. Why you trust The Urban List to be your Sherpa up the mountain of cafes in Sydney.

Lotus Dumpling Bar took modern Chinese dining to the next level with its colourful creations. Now you can find some of Sydney’s best dumplings at The Galeries.

Ah Bondi, known for its hipsters, perfectly tanned, toned and hard bodies, and #cleaneating lifestyle, this beachside suburb also knows how to do some of the best brunches in Sydney. 

What these Sydney restaurants are cooking slow, we can’t help but gobble up fast.  

Now that you’re a proper adult (scary, right?!) there’s some beauty trends that need to go in the bin. Like, right now.

With all the wrist-buzzing reminding me to “Move! Exercise! Stand!” (and my absolute failure to do any of those things) I was starting to feel pretty crap. I was starting to hate my Apple Watch a little bit.

In Australia we seem to have developed quite an unhealthy obsession with celebrities in recent years, and here at The Urban List we like to consider ourselves at the forefront of this disturbing movement/cult. In that spirit, we have produced this interactive quiz that will help you, our readers, to determine which Australian celebrity is your spirit animal. Once you find out who your special famous friend is, we recommend you make it your life goal to force yourself into that person’s life, until you are either besties or married. Good luck. 

From things you probably don’t need to excellent eats at Sydney’s best restaurants, here’s how to spend your tax refund like a boss.

Surprisingly close to the CBD, Cammeray is the little north side suburb that’s delivering the goods when it comes to Sydney’s best cafés, restaurants, bars and shopping!

Heading to the slopes this year? Here’s our guide for where to eat, drink, and play in Thredbo.

It’s that time of the year again. Our hot dog eatin’ and bourbon swiggin’ friends across the water are stoking their BBQs and decorating everything red, white and blue in preparation for Independence Day. While we might not be celebrating our own national holiday, we can certainly get involved with a beer and a burger at these Sydney bars. Any excuse for a party, eh?

In our opinion, the best way to warm up is to chow down! Check out these new restaurants and cafes in Sydney that have just thrown open their doors.

Surry Hills have a secret. No, it’s not the best beard oil for a rushed bro in the morning, it’s coffee, specifically Single Origin Roasters.

This little piggy may have gone to market, but don’t worry, you haven’t been left behind! We’ll have you surrounded with fresh food stalls, vintage finds, and aromatic flavours at these Sydney markets, so you can stock up on the goods before you wee, wee, wee, wee, all the way home.

To help your groggy morning mind sift through the multitude of cafes and restaurants in The Shire, we’ve found the best breakfast spots to get your head and belly into the right place.

A perfume represents you. It tells the world how you’d like to be viewed. Super cute and girly? There’s a scent for that. Think you’re pretty edgy? Your perfume should reflect this.

To make you feel a little better about winter, we have gathered a list of totally cool things to do in Sydney (and take photos of… Take THAT, vacationists!) to make even your jetsetting friends jealous. 

We caught up with Maddy King, model, girlfriend to massive hunk Kris Smith, Pilates enthusiasts (she’s the face of KX. Read: we want her abs), and all-round healthy honey, to find out how she spends her days, how she manages to stay looking so fresh with her busy schedule—she’s a model, Nutritional and Herbal medicine student, and Netflix fan—plus workout tips for us untoned laymen, and diet advice (Gelato Messina is allowed!).

It’s Bennelong time coming (geddit?), but this new Sydney restaurant is now open!

Time to tackle a new suburb of feeds? Or just a local that hasn’t done enough exploring? This guide should more than enough to get you out and discovering the best cafes and restaurants in Randwick!

Sure the temperatures have dropped, but that’s not going to stop us from leaving the warm cosiness of our corn-chip-crumbed tracksuits and checking out all the great things to do in Sydney this July.

I feel like I’ve been to, new Sydney bar, Surly’s before. There’s something familiar about the exposed brick walls, sports channel TVs and red neon signage. 

Here are 10 things us foodies need to stop doing and saying right now.

Congratulations! Someone adores you enough to put a ring on it! Here’s how to enjoy newly engaged bliss but still manage to organise a killer engagement party and hen’s (without the stress). 

These Sydney cafés are the best spots to brunch while playing with some dogs that may or may not be your own.

Ah, Newtown. Not so much a suburb as a lifestyle, where even the shoe stores feature live music. Here’s our 24 hour guide to making the most of one of Sydney’s more character-filled suburbs.

Whether you’re living in your fluffy slippers or giving your winter boots a workout, here are 50 things to do in Sydney this winter that’ll (almost) distract you from missing summer.

A super cute pop-up is prompting many a peep from local passers-by, offering dishes almost (almost) too pretty to eat. We get a look-in at new Sydney café and restaurant, Erskine Villa.

Add these new Sydney bars to your boozy bucket list!

If we can take anything from the recent skinny jeans debacle, it’s that hopefully now fashionistas and hipsters are more aware of the dangers of fashun. But it also means we can shine a light on some of the other risks they are taking when they kit themselves out every morning. Being cool can be a death trap.

Put sausages into a slow cooker with some other tasty bits and bobs (yes red wine I am looking at you, darling) and what you get is one big bowl of warm goodness that makes you feel like you have your feet on the ground. Get involved. You won’t regret it.

Sydney’s renowned food emporium, Salt Meats Cheese is set to serve the hungry meat and cheese enthusiasts of the North Shore.

A new Sydney restaurant with a bonus beachside location? Count us in!

Dry July? Surely August is a much better month for abstinence and restraint. Especially when there is such good eating to be done at these Sydney restaurants and bars.

Keep warm with a cosy drink. So what if said drink is boozy? There’s no judgement here! 

We’ve zeroed in on plush booths, fiery cocktails, and couches to curl up on. Hunker down at Sydney’s best cosy bars for winter hibernation.

Sydney’s historic The Rocks area is full of some of Sydney’s best restaurants, so we took a walk down the cobbled laneways to find a bit more about the chefs behind our favourite restaurants.

We’ve found the perfect location for every type of date night in Sydney.

Here are some great restaurants and cafes in Sydney’s CBD to get a good feed and leave you feeling as light as a feather.

Dogs are fine and dandy, but when it comes to the style stakes, cats are where it’s at. Amirite, fellow feline fanciers? There is, however, a fine line between cat lady chic and cat lady ick, so we’ve rounded up the fanciest cat-centric merch to help you walk the line purfectly. Behold 8 of the best cat lady buys, miaow and forever.

Spinning, running, skating, eating, and a touch of art… we’ve got it all sorted this week for you, Listers. Check out all the fun things to do in Sydney this weekend!

We took two minutes to chat with Tom Davidson from Patch Cafe in Melbourne, while he whipped up the most epic sandwich ever for us.

It doesn’t have to be meaty to be mighty! Get involved with these vegetarian-friendly Sydney restaurants.

This month Anna May, one of our Sydney Communications Executives and resident Harry Potter nerd, shares what she’s loving. From cosy blankets to luxe jewels and blenders, here’s what’s on her radar.

Supper, views and booze. We’re listening.

From the guys behind infamous food truck, Eat Art Truck, comes new Sydney restaurant and bar, Thievery.

Located around the famous El Alamein Fountain at the tip of Macleay Street, Kings Cross Market (aka one of Sydney’s best markets) is all about local produce, tasty treats and creative and quirky crafts. Here’s which stalls to look out for.

It’s pretty common knowledge that you don’t mess with someone until they have their morning coffee. Sure, the inner west and Surry Hills area have a good thing going on when it comes to coffee and general café awesomeness, but what of those in Sydney’s North Shore?

Here at The Urban List we don’t think you should ever need an excuse to eat out, but feel free to make this list your reason to check out these Sydney restaurants this week!

We’ve found the best new restaurants in Sydney so you know where to go for a meal that’ll keep you satisfied all week (until you try the next one a week later).

Mad Max is and will always be an Australian institution and for decades the Mad Max franchise, with its violent and unrelenting disposition, has been cited as the unlikely source of inspiration for designers, all revelling on its dusty, leathery, post-apocalyptic panache as a glossy yet rough alternative to steampunk. 

Humankind has been getting hammered ever since the Incas discovered that drinking fermented fruit juice made for a much more enjoyable death than disembowelment. Over time humans built up a resistance to the fermentation, but still the hangover remains. 

Sydney is going lobster-crazy right now and we may just be the craziest of the pack. Shove it in a roll, fry it in a wok or cook it in butter—we’ll eat it all.

Did someone say arcade games?! We say hello to this new Sydney pop-up bar.

From pretty purple dumplings near the water to street-food-style Northern Chinese dumplings, we present the best dumplings in Sydney, from all over the city. 

Australians have a pretty sweet deal, in general, but that doesn’t stop us complaining about pretty much everything. Here are 15 reasons why living in one of the world’s most prosperous nations isn’t all toast and vegemite. 

It’s hard to remember a time when we weren’t addicted to under-eye concealer. Hungover? Need it. Tired? Gotta have it. Bags the size of Brazil? Get it on my face. A magic eraser of all our sins and gins, glossing over our indiscretions—who knew a little tube of flesh coloured goop could bring so much joy. Here are 8 of the best.

We’ve got sales, eats, arts, and drinks lined up for you, so whoever says there aren’t that many fun things to do in Sydney in winter, we’d beg to differ.

Sydney is one of the greatest cities in the world to be a lazy adventurer. That’s a fact.  We explore some of the lesser-known things to do in Sydney.

These vegan and gluten free truffles have a delicious silky texture and you won’t believe they’re not made from chocolate.

Whether you like your baos stuffed and overflowing, pan fried, or delicately pleated by a serious looking Chinese lady—we’re covering some of Sydney’s favourites. 

The search for Sydney’s best Buffalo wings just got serious.

We’ve slurped our way around Sydney to find the best laksa in Sydney in 2015. Pro-tip: Don’t wear light coloured clothing, it’s about to get splashy up in here!

So treat yourself, minus the guilt, with our top picks for wholesome treats in Sydney.

And we can’t wait to get up and go.

Here are the six top reasons that back-up why taking up a yoga class and becoming a master bro-gi (yogi + bro = bro-gi) is one of the best things you’ll do this year.

‘What’s wrong with all the girls in this town?’ I hear you say. ‘How is it that an ostensibly normal, non-freakish looking guy like me can’t get laid?’ Well, I’m glad you asked. We are going to address the radical notion that it is not, in fact, the girls who are the problem in this situation.

Ever wanted to throw overripe tomatoes in Spain and forage for truffles in Italy?

We’ve searched for the best wine bars in Sydney that live up to a drinking-the-whole-bottle standard, purely because their wine lists are just so damn good.

Give your taste buds a field day and make your way to the best doughnuts in Sydney (although, doughnut eat them all in one day or you might just regret it tomorrow).

Locals always boast that the inner west is best, so why not try out something from this list and spice up your after work drink spot? Here are 10 inner west bars that are worth bee-lining it to.

From pants that look like they’re from another galaxy, to a little bit of animal print (don’t pretend you don’t love it), with yoga pants as hot as these, you’ll want to head to class just to show them off.

So you don’t feel sluggish after all the food affairs and parties that we’ve packed into the best things to do in Sydney this weekend, we’ve thrown in some shopping extravaganzas, charity events, and even a spontaneous movie night.

Dark lipstick is the perfect way to show off your style credentials this autumn and winter, but how do you go for a way darker shade than you normally would, without looking like you’re off to a fancy dress party as Morticia Addams? 

Pie. Pie. Pie. Is there much else better in this world than pie? Nope. Perfecting pie, or at least the consumption of pie throughout winter is what it’s all about #lifegoals. 

There are plenty of Sydney restaurants whipping up some delicious vegan sweet treats and we happen to know where you can find some of the best. You’re welcome.

We check out Sixpenny, one of Sydney's best restaurants, to see what the fuss is all about.

We stalked a few of our favourite fashion goddesses and found the perfect way to style this delicious dress every day of the week. You are most welcome. 

If you’re looking for a caffeine fix, the perfect poached egg, or a place to nurse your hangover, then check out our fave five cafés in Surry Hills. They’re our favourite for a reason!

If you’re anything like us and keep a watchful eye on Mexican food in Sydney, you’ll no doubt have heard of the institution that is Flying Fajita Sistas in Glebe.

So here's the thing: planning that perfect, well-curated, cohesive and hard-working wardrobe that ensures you always look your best while always looking like yourself takes all too much time, and is not that easy at all.

We were lucky enough to score an interview with creator and genius Virginia Martin, and go behind the scenes of the latest Autumn/Winter ’15 collection (which we want all of, by the way). 

Among the tree-lined streets of Woollahra, beyond the BMWs and yummy mummies, are some of Sydney’s best hidden gems. From Polish cakes to Japanese ceramics, there are plenty of places to explore in this Eastern suburbs hub.

There is something so wonderful about an after work drink. There is something even more wonderful about an after work drink that’s cheap. Here are the best bars in Sydney to get your happy hour on!

From Sydney’s best beauty salons to products designed for the laziest of us in mind, you’re guaranteed to leave winter looking hot and ready for summer.

We love a fancy meal at one of Sydney’s best restaurants as much as the next constantly hungry person with a food obsession, but sometimes you just want to duck down to the pub for a proper feed with your mates. Here are some Sydney pubs that are doing it right. Schnitty till we die!

The harbour side area of Sydney can be a haven for foodies, with plenty of different cuisines to explore and try. These Sydney restaurants are definitely worth the sidewalk battle with slow-walking tourists.

Whether you favour yours sleek, ladylike, sporty, or with look-at-my-bells-and-whistles, there’s a watch out there with your name on it, even if you don’t go by Marc or Michael. Here are 8 of the best watches we’ve clocked.

Long weekends are a favourite at The Urban List HQ, not only because it means a day off, but also because there are a tonne of fun things to do in Sydney (and that’s our favourite kind of weekend). So get your skates on and join us for a weekend full of shopping, partying, liquor tasting and colourful fun.

Happy Birthday, Lizzy. Thanks for the extra day off.

Would a Scotsman be bold enough to step into the ring with a 250kg sumo wrestler? We talk to one of Sydney's best bars to find out why Japanese whisky is so popular these days.

Some things just go perfectly together: avocado and toast, Angelina and Brad, coffee and mornings…you get the idea. At The Urban List however, our personal favourite couple would have to be food and booze.

Everyone likes a shiny new plaything and we’ve got some good ones this month.

Next time you need a spot where the view is just as perfect as the food, try these Sydney restaurants out for size.

Emojis, as they say, are windows to the soul. A single digital image of some bunny ears, for example, is able to convey more than a novel or an epic poem ever could. The predilection to certain symbols also reveals an awful lot about the person who sends them. We reveal what your emoji spirit animal says about your personality. 

Baby, it’s cold outside, which means putting on a jumper and eating yourself to warmth. Here are the best meals to warm you up this winter from some of Sydney’s best (and warmest) restaurants.

Fancy-yet-affordable and downright delicious, Old Town raises the bar when it comes to eating out in Chinatown.

Pizza lovers of Sydney, listen up! One of Sydney’s best pizzerias, Lucio Pizzeria has thrown open their doors to the hungry (and authentic pizza deprived) people of Zetland.

It is generally accepted that men suffer far greater body image pressure than women. Thankfully the body-positive phenomenon of dad bod has emerged in the last few weeks. Why is it a phenomenon? Because the internet said so.

From quirky Newtown shopping, to a music festival where indie and hip hop collide, plus more dumplings than you can poke a chopstick at, this June is looking to be a good’un.

At The Urban List, we will take any excuse to have cocktail so luckily for us, Negroni Week is the perfect one! 

You love carrot cake, and you love breakfast. There’s only one thing for it…

Take our totally reliable quiz to find out where you should really be living. One-way ticket not included. 

With winter just around the corner, we’ve scouted our fair city to arm you with a list of Sydney cafes to help you through those gloomy rainy days. 

Chatswood is on the up and up. With some of Sydney’s best restaurants setting up shop here, we present to you our faves.

Lobster lovers, this one’s for you! Say hello to new Sydney restaurant, Waterman’s Lobster Co. 

Looking for things to do in Sydney that make you forget about the cold winter weather? We’ve got some great food events lined up in June that will help you eat your way through the colder months.

Because we never like guests in our fair city to miss out on fun times (and responsible drinking), here is our list of Sydney’s best bars for post-Mumbrella360 drinks. 

Worry not, ambitious friends, we’ve put our heads together to come up with some of the best restaurants in Sydney guaranteed to impress the object of your professional attention.

Look, we get it. As interesting as all the happenings at Mumbrella360 will be, you’ll still need a coffee to keep your brain switched on your head in the right place. And since decent coffee in the Sydney CBD is as rare as hen’s teeth, we’ve found you 10 Sydney cafes where you can be guaranteed a sensational coffee every time.

We’ve found the ten best Sydney breakfast spots within walking distance to Mumbrella360, so you can fill up before you sit down.

If you’re looking to turn up the heat for what will probably be a cold June Long Weekend, then head on over to Harpoon Harry for the Melbourne Institution Belle’s Hot Chicken pop-up!

When it officially ticks over to coat weather, we can usually be found stuffing donuts into our pockets or picking at the crumbs from our collar. You wouldn’t want us to starve, now would you? 

Sneakers are having a real moment. They’ve raced off the running track and into the wardrobes of every style savant you care to mention. Cara, Gigi, Palermo: all doing it. And that means you can too! Whether you’re chasing a pared-back pair or look-at-my-feet kicks that steal the limelight (we call them attention sneakers), there’s a pair to see you through any style situation. Hi-Tops, trainers, fringed or embellished, click the links in the images below to find your perfect pair.

Gone are the days where northies had to head over the bridge for their brunch fix. Check out these delish breakfast spots on the north side of Sydney!

Whether you’re in the mood for shopping, cooking, eating (always), doing good, or partying the weekend away, we’ve lined up a bunch of things to do in Sydney to give you one very, very eventful (and fun) weekend.

Hands up if you like cheese and wine. Well it’s your lucky day (or should we say month?) because June is the Hunter Valley’s Wine and Food Month. 

There are times we eat so many dumplings that we are often convinced we are going to turn into one. This kind of feeling frequently happens to us when we head to New Shanghai, home of some of the best dumplings in Sydney. Located in bustling Chatswood, the dumplings here are juicy, tender and downright tasty, and you can never just stop at one plate.

It’s back again. The time of the year where we get fiercely proud of our State. Whether you’re a Blues fan (yay you!), or Maroons fan (get out), you’re going to need somewhere to watch the game and shake your fists at your rivals. Here are some Sydney bars where you can watch State of Origin.

If it ain’t crunchy, it ain’t worth our time.

Each month one member of The Urban List team will be sharing their current obsessions, and—shock—not all of it’s edible! This month, Urban List Content Director, Kim Barnard shares her new favourite everythings: from the best burger, to her new Apple watch, here’s what on her radar.

This Sydney café proves that we do breakfast better than anyone.

We catch up with the gorgeous Sarah Todd (of Masterchef fame) for a quick chat as she whips through the her best waffles recipe.

Because life is too short for ‘just add water’ lunches.

We’re not sure about you, but our hearts have a tendency to beat that little bit faster when we enter a beautiful homewares store. It’s kind of like being a kid in a candy shop, except the candy in this case is furniture and beautiful knick knacks for the home (and slightly more expensive than said candy).

Not to be cocky, but Sydney really does get all the good stuff. The latest in said good stuff is that WE’RE GETTING A HELLO KITTY DINER. 

The Queen’s Birthday long weekend is just on the horizon, meaning it’s the perfect time to start planning that well-deserved long weekend away. Stuck for where to go? We’d recommend a trip to Australia’s capital of coffee culture, Melbourne. To help you get started, here are our top picks of things to do in Melbourne, plus our favourite places to eat, drink, and shop during your long weekend get-away. 

 If you rock a pixie cut, nail a bob, or like your locks short and sleek, you know finding a hairdresser to cater to your (lack-of) hair isn’t as easy as you hoped it would be. 

Because three varieties of espresso martini, that’s why.

Flares, boyfriend, drop crotch, Mom jeans, Dad jeans, skinnies. Truth of the matter is: whatever kind of jeans you’re currently sporting, chances are your butt looks like a sack of potatoes of undisclosed shape and size.

Not to fear, we have found the essentials to give you the best winter make-over in the business (so you can finish off winter as beautiful as when you started). 

Tucked away in the nooks and crannies of Sydney’s foodie scene lie a treasure trove of immersive eateries that will take you straight back to your travelling days, without having to fork out your entire savings on a flight to the other side of the world

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already aware of the amazing epicness that is frank, the Melbourne-based skincare brand that makes the greatest coffee body scrub we’ve ever polished our precious skin with. Well, we’ve got exciting news, beauty babes! As of June 1st, frank is launching its first ever facial skincare range to suit your every caffeinated beauty need.

Holy guacamole! Sydneysider’s listen up, here’s your go-to guide for all your avocado dip cravings.

Sydney certainly isn’t known for its affordability. In fact, it ranks up there in all of those “most expensive cities in the world” articles, which is not great news for those who don’t have a Scrooge McDuck-style money bin to dive into. Fortunately, we’ve done a bit of sleuthing and have found a bunch of fun things to do in Sydney that will cost you less than $20. 

In the CBD and not sure where to get your lunch fix? We’ve found 10 lunches that will keep you smiling until dinner. 

Oh, the LBD. It’s been a wardrobe staple since we can remember and for good reason, too. You can dress it up, dress it down, and wear it multiple days in a row without anyone really knowing if you cleverly pair it with different accessories (or is that just us?).

Hello Sydneysiders! It’s time to get excited because it’s almost the weekend and, boy, do we have a great one planned for you!

Get those credit cards ready for a workout because Vogue Online Shopping Night is back!

They call this ‘Aperitivo Hour’ and we call this ‘another reason to check out more of Sydney’s best bars and do some more sipping’.

Some things beauty-wise are no brainers, but others? Not so much. Like, how often should you change your makeup products? Or wash your hair? And what is the proper way to pluck your eyebrows yourself? With so much varying information out there, we thought we’d do our research and let you lovely lot know what we found. Here are a few beauty mistakes we’re (probably) all guilty of... But not any more!

Vietnamese mums. There’s something about them, whether it’s their talent of sewing matching fleecy pyjamas at a pinch, or their unwavering commitment to cooking amazing food. 

Listers, when it comes to coffee, we’re pretty serious about what goes into our cuppa. And if we had to choose one Aussie coffee roaster that’s topping the international coffee charts to serve our caffeinated needs for the rest of time, we would have to pick Melbourne cafe and boutique roastery (sorry, you Sydney coffee bean purists) Industry Beans.

Fill them with kale, fruit, acai or quinoa – we’re down for whatever, but these are Sydney’s best breakfasts that come in bowl form.

Who says everything is closed on a Monday? Not these Sydney restaurants and bars!

Sorry for being the grinch of the situation, but as pretty much half of the population in Game of Thrones has been warning us all along, Winter is coming. Well, perhaps not so much in Queensland due to the current weather identity crisis, but when Winter does come, one better be prepared.

As we know, men are less adaptable to change than women and can’t concentrate on as many things as once. Consequently, while dozens of lady-trends can exist at the same time, with all of them evolving rapidly, a man-trend will slowly emerge as a thing, gradually take hold as blokes wrap their heads around it, then hang around for a good while. 

Sick of the same old slog? We’ve got 11 not-so-normal exercise trends to spice things up (because endless running in the one place belongs in cartoons only). From learning to dance like Queen Bey, to getting fit on rollerskates, these Sydney fitness studios are dragging us out of our it’s-too-cold-to exercise-where-are-my-carbs-and-trakkies slump. Here’s where to get your unusual exercise moves on!

You generally choose your own pet so the when you see people walking around with a particular breed of dog, it is quite easy to make snap judgements about them which are completely true. Some folk buy docile, friendly dogs, others decide they want to live with hyperactive mini-tornadoes. Likewise there are those who think a cute and cuddly pup suits their image, while other people want something that makes them look badass. Here’s a list of 21 of the most popular dog breeds in Australia, and what they say about their owners. 

So you better bring bring your A-game!

Autumn may not be everyone’s favourite season weather-wise, but beauty wise, it’s a winner! As much as we love the colour pops, beachy waves and sun kissed skin of summer, we can’t wait to rock the burgundy, wine reds and plum hues that come hand-in-hand with Autumn beauty trends.

It’s no secret that we’re burger fanatics here at The Urban List Sydney HQ. Sure, you may have made your way through our list of Sydney’s best burgers, but how many of the following burgers have you tried?

Here are 8 of the best cosy knits to rock as the mercury drops—best worn while sipping on a hot chocolate.

We’ve munched our way through our fair share of charcuteries from some of Sydney’s best restaurants and bars (yeah, yeah, it’s a tough life), to find the best of the best—just for you!

When a night-in is just not what you want, Sydney is always alive with things to eat, drink, see and experience. We’ve got you covered from Thursday to Wednesday with all the things to do in Sydney this weekend (and beyond).

This is it, Listers, this is what we’ve been training for.

As an inner-city eastern suburb, Darlinghurst is at the heart of Sydney’s booming culinary scene. Whether you’re looking for a quick-snack, cheap feed or full-blown banquet, this foodie’s playground has a variety of eateries to solve every dining dilemma.

Attention ramen fiends of Sydney! One of Sydney’s best Japanese restaurants, and most loved yakitori joints is starting up a lunchtime ramen menu just in time for the winter months.

Contouring is the latest big trend in beauty and judging by how great the celebs that rock it look (ahem, Kim Kardashian), we can see why. So what actually is contouring? And why should you be doing it, like, right now?!

Sydney may be getting colder, but these new Sydney restaurants, bars and fitness spots are hotter than ever!

It’s no secret that we have a complete and utter love for denim; our heart beats true for that indigo hue. However, we’ve parked our ol’ faithfuls in lieu of fresh white jeans, which you best darn believe can be worn each and every day of the week.

Hungry and looking for the best cafés in Parramatta? We hear you.

Looking for top notch coffee and mouthwatering sambos in St Peters? We check out Sample Coffee to see if they really do some of Sydney's best coffee.

Because, you know, it hasn’t been frantically talked about by everyone on the face of the Internet already. Inspired by how China has fuelled the fashionable imagination for centuries, and thus inspiring a permutation of this idea via models, celebrities and designers (not all of whom took the theme to heart), the 2015 Gala went by as fast as it came, and by Monday night it was already a wrap as far as social media was concerned. Taking the time to properly scroll, dissect and digest, here’s a few things we took from the 69th Edition of the Met Ball.

In the up-and-coming hub of Kirribilli lies a small gem of a bar that might just be our new favourite local hangout on the north side. We check out this Sydney small bar to see what the fuss is about.

If you’re searching for the best restaurant in Sydney to order cheese with a side of pizza, your prayers have been answered. 

With music, lights, and tonnes of ideas, this 18 day festival draws crowds from around Sydney and the world. We share with you our picks for Vivid Sydney 2015. 

We love a Sydney boutique that doubles as a café!

Sometimes you just wake up with that one craving that nothing but dessert can satisfy. Never fear, sweet-tooths! We’ve found the perfect Sydney cafés where indulging in dessert as your morning meal won’t result in any judgy-eyes from the wait staff or fellow diners—so you can have your cake and eat it too (literally)

There’s a bustling scene of wholefood stores in Sydney to get your health food fix, and we have compiled a list of some of the best. Live long and prosper, healthy people!