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The past two years have changed a lot of things but none more so than travel. 

In order for the Urban Night Sky Park to be legit, Northern Beaches Council would have to host four events on the site annually which could potentially look like picnics with astronomers or even night stargazing with telescopes.

The flip phone is iconic. Zoolander. Paris Hilton. Keanu Reeves. We were obsessed. 

Such could be the future of Sydney Harbour in a big vision that would turn its waterways into a swimmer’s paradise and an aquatic wonderland.

It’s time to splurge on popcorn buckets as big as your head, frozen cokes and choc-tops because 20th Century Studios' newest historical drama, The Last Duel is the big-screen experience of your dreams

Back for the fifth year in a row.

Life is full of iconic duos. Kylie and Kendall. Billie Elish and Nike. Supreme and Louis Vuitton. 

When it comes to yum cha—there are a few notable highlights and must-orders from those delightful roaming trolleys. Like dim sims, har gao, and steamed pork buns too. In the dessert category, however, you simply can not go past a plate full of mango pancakes.

This week, newbie Premier Dominic Perrottet announced that he would be "doubling down" on Dine & Discover, topping us all up with two extra $25 vouchers to spend at our leisure.

When it comes to outrageous eats—the sort you find unbelievable but also feel the need to try—Milky Lane is where it’s at in Sydney. In the past, this crazy burger bar has cooked up oozing burger stacks involving Flamin' Hot Cheetos and boozy concoctions featuring Zooper Doopers and Bueno bars. 

The legends at Mov’in Bed (that’s the epic bed cinema that occupied a rooftop in Moore Park across summer) have rebranded to Mov’in Car—and created an all-new drive-in cinema. 

Sunset Cinema's drive-in cinema at Ku Ring Gai will officially be one of the first in-person events to go ahead in NSW, kicking off its summer season at the end of this month.  

To say 2021 has been a rollercoaster would be an understatement but to help you ease back into social normality, reconnect with your crew IRL and get back to your human ways, BWS is doing you a solid. 

Come 2022, the heart of Sydney’s CBD will look very different.

Randwick Councillors just voted unanimously to keep the art installation as a celebration of diversity and inclusiveness.

This bespoke presentation, approved by Andrew Lloyd Weber, of course, will be performed outdoors on an overwater stage, with the sparkly Sydney Harbour at twilight as its backdrop. 

The past two years have been a real trip. Extended and snap lockdowns have left us lusting after late nights shouting at our mates over live music, the unmistakable ambient sound of cocktail shakers, and those walks home from the bar with a kebab in hand and pitstop at the local tattoo parlour.

If you’re still mourning those cancelled holidays, we’ve got just the remedy. 

To save you the trouble of swimming through the floor stock of every vintage shop from Crows Nest to Marrickville, we’ve curated the absolute cat’s pyjamas of Sydney’s best thrift and vintage stores.

As if we ever needed another reason to flock to NSW North Coast in the summertime—Yamba's first-ever boutique hotel, The Surf Yamba, will open this Friday 24 September. And, with travel restrictions within the state due to ease at that all-important double vaccination target, this news couldn't be sweeter.  

Sydney restaurants, cafes, and bars will be allowed to reopen once NSW hits its 70% double vaccination target, which means the long wait for dining out again is almost over.

If you’re living the plant-based life here in Sydney—chances are life is pretty sweet. From fine dining to tacos, pasta, pizza, American-style burgers, and breweries too, you’ve got options when it comes to dining out. But what about grocery shopping? Expensive, hard to find, and spread across various shops all over town, packing your cart with vegan goodies isn’t as easy as we'd all like. 

From growing burgers in labs to paying for our groceries with cryptocurrency, technology continues to push its way into new realms of our everyday life. 

Just when you thought Messina's creativity couldn't get any better—they've gone and outdone themselves (again). We've been living for the fortnightly cookie pie drops—from gooey red velvet to rainbow-hued fairy bread bake-at-home treats, the hype is as real as these limited-edition desserts are delicious. 

We’ve teamed up with Australia’s very first peanut butter whiskey, Sheep Dog Whiskey and yes, you'll want in.

Yep, after months of speculation, it has finally been revealed that the fastest-growing American restaurant chain, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, is finally making its way Down Under and Sydney will be its first stop. 

Kickin’Inn, Sydney's messiest and most delicious seafood spot is delivering a range of special lockdown deals to satiate those spice cravings while you’re stuck at home. Famous for their fresh seafood, 55 herb rub, and finger-licking good sauces, these special offers are not ones to miss. 

No denying it, Messina has been a major lockdown saviour. Honestly, those fortnightly cookie pie specials have been as exciting for us to write about as they have been to pre-order, pick up, and devour. But while Messina has more than a few outposts across Sydney these days (there’s even a newbie in Brighton Le Sands)—there is a fair amount of territory they don’t take in. And yes, in this case, we’re talking about you legends up on the Northern Beaches.

Originally slated to open in July this year, we finally have an official open date for Josh Niland's newest Sydney eatery, Charcoal Fish. 

This week, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian revealed a list of freedoms that will be granted to fully vaccinated adults once the state hits 70% double-vaccination rates.

Our love for sausage rolls runs deep. That golden-brown crust, heart-melting meaty centre and perfect flavour combo really gets our hearts racing. It’s the most iconic Aussie snack. 

Red Velvet Cookie Pie. Shut up and take my money.  The good news flowed in this morning— the Messina dessert team have been working tirelessly this year and just won't quit with the mouth-watering creations that pull us in every time. The latest instalment from Messina is this timeless cake x cookie pie creation. 

Looking for the perfect summer getaway or a soul-reviving post-lockdown escape?

Sydney is entering a new era of al fresco dining—and things are really shaping up for the summer months ahead.

With golden jade yolk, classic red bean or creamy salted duck egg yolk fillings.

Word on the street is that the new precinct could be fated for a similar look and feel to Brisbane’s Calile Hotel.

When it comes to gluten-free dining in Sydney—life ain’t so bad. From outstanding gluten-free pasta to bakeries dedicated entirely to the coeliac way of life, gluten-free ramen, pizza, and authentic Mexican where corn flour is standard, an epic GF night out on the town is within your reach. During lockdown, however, catering to allergies isn’t as easy.

In pizza we crust.

Another week, another list of lockdown specials! As we roll into the final hours of winter, we do have a few things to thank our lucky stars for during lockdown, the first is unseasonably warm winter sunshine and the second is the endless creativity of Sydney’s food and entertainment scene. If we can’t get to them, they sure as hell will find their way to us. 

Hosted for five days, from August 25 to 29, CinefestOZ is a jam-packed five day program full of premier film screenings and all things film, arts and culture. 

This week, it was revealed that fully vaccinated Sydneysiders will soon be allowed more freedoms in lockdown—like going to restaurants, bars, and gyms.

Right now, there's nothing we love more than bringing you news of new venues to get excited about for life after lockdown. The latest is not one—but three new venues from Milpa Collective, the crew behind some of Sydney's best Mexican-inspired restaurants (and some of Sydney's best margaritas, naturally). 

For everyone in Sydney currently missing a few frothy Friday arvo beers at the pub—the legends at Young Henrys are coming through with the goods.

Tiramisu packs, soufflé pancakes, burnt basque cheesecake, Portuguese tarts, and more. 

Let’s get fizz-ical.

A glorious partnership of banana and toffee (along with fresh cream and a crumbled biscuit base), we have now found the ultimate way you can secure your dessert fix in Sydney.

If you’re like us, you’ve been using your time in lockdown to learn new and delicious skills—thanks mainly to online masterclasses and take-home DIY kits. Things like cocktail-making or whipping up three-course meals with instructions from some of Sydney’s best chefs.

It has reached the point in Sydney’s lockdown where the idea of walking into a beauty salon feels like a distant (and increasingly vague) memory. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, our much-loved and trusted beauty professionals have faced an overwhelming amount of challenges due to the restrictions on their usual operations, and the realities of our regular beauty appointments have changed significantly. 

El Camino Cantina has officially dropped lockdown feasting kits and that means—you can finally bring the Tex-Mex party home to you.

Kath and Kim. Bush doofs. Corey Worthington. Yep, we’re damn proud to be Australian but nothing sends our hearts aflutter quite like a nostalgic Aussie meal.

We’ve become quite reliant on Messina Gelato over here, their speciality desserts have been seeing us through each lockdown, and true to their nature they’ve gone and done it again. The supreme ice cream leaders have just announced that they’re dropping their ‘Lockdown Snack Pack’ a two dessert combo that is designed to pair perfectly when consumed together, (no problem there). 

“These are traditional egg custard tarts and are baked until just set and finished with a fresh grating of nutmeg which hits the spot.”

For this week’s positive lockdown news, another one of our favourite Sydney hospo groups has jumped on the home-delivery train—and this is a bloody exciting one.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in Sydney, the NSW Government has revealed this afternoon that Vivid Sydney 2021 will be cancelled. 

Do you hear that? It’s the sound of freedom calling as you book your next trip away. And you’re heading to the NSW North Coast. Stock up on snacks and load up your Google Maps with lots of stars, because even though Byron is our girl, there’s so much more to do and see in this beautiful part of the world. 

Chomp down into ultimate chunkiness. 

The motherlode of all pies takes beef and mushroom, veggie and moussaka variations.

 Make way for greatest pop-up in Sydney’s history.

Welcome to Take A Bite, the series where Urban List’s Tim Piccione eats a lot of Sydney sandwiches, picks his faves, then tells us about them.  

After a two-month hiatus, one of Sydney’s best Portuguese tart artisans has returned—this time delivering their small but mighty custard tarts across Sydney for all of our lockdown pleasure.

Giving max gusto to the saying “when life gives you lemons”, Quick Brown Fox cafe is launching a pop-up taqueria for two months to serve us more of what we need most in lockdown: home-delivered tacos and slushie margaritas.

If there’s one thing Messina knows how to do, it’s make us drool, and they’ve successfully done it yet again announcing that they’ll be releasing the lord of all desserts a heavily Gaytime-inspired Vienetta, which they’ve cleverly dubbed ‘The Messinetta’, just brilliant stuff.

Think crumpets drizzled in za'atar tahini and date molasses. 

If you’re in need of some feel-good news, we have a seriously sweet announcement for you.

As we return for another week of lockdown programming, we’re taking time to be thankful for the things keeping us happy and sane. First up, it looks like runs and dog walking should be even nicer in the coming days with sunshine and good weather coming at you all week.

Complete with Fireball spiked butterscotch sauce.

It sold out in seconds last week—but Chin Chin is bringing back their "Make Me Feed Me" cook-at-home packs for a second week to help you forget about lockdown for at least as long as it takes to eat your make-at-home meal. 

A bite of passage.

Sunday meal prep can really feel like one of those superhuman tasks. The sort of got-your-life-together activity you’ve maybe committed to once or twice, maybe even weekly when life wasn’t as topsy-turvey as it currently is here in Sydney.

Well, here we are again Sydney. With lockdown extended and no clear end date in sight—not to mention some of Sydney's toughest lockdown restricitons yet—it is without a doubt, really tough out there right now. And it's especially tough for Sydney's hospitality scene. 

Packed with buffalo mozzarella, ricotta, pumpkin and roasted beetroot, this veggie lasagne is a god among mere mortals.

It’s no question sandwiches are having somewhat of a renaissance at the moment, and there are some damn good options out there. Try to recreate that magic at home, however, and one quickly realises there’s a little more two it than just slapping three fillings between some bread.

Just the pick-me-up we ordered.

It's time you wrapped your lips around Sydney's sweet take on the age-old Italian dish.

If there’s one thing we can thank each and every winter for, it’s dark beers. The flavours of roasted malt, chocolate, coffees, caramels and vanilla, barrel-aged, hoppy or smoky—it’s an ideal profile for a cosy night in.

If you're going to take some cocktail tips from anyone, let it be these guys.

Introducing the Lancôme Skin Screen—a revolutionary piece of technology catapulting us into the future of skincare.

Messina has revealed their gooey cookie pie is back—only this time around, it's a vanilla custard stuffed fairy bread version.

Between snap lockdowns, working from home and weekends spent in iso bingeing Real Housewives, you can absolutely be forgiven for pushing pause on your health journey or throwing in the towel altogether (especially for those in NSW and VIC right now). 

From bitcoin to blockchain, NFT’s to mining, we get it—the world of cryptocurrency can be intimidating for us mere mortals. However, if house goals seem out of reach, and you’re already into shares, we’ve found a way to help you get on board the crypto trend with minimal effort.

We’re succas for plants.

And if you can’t make your mind up, Black Star Pastry is also doing home delivery on its ‘All Star’ tasting box filled with the cake haven’s most iconic cake creations.

If hanging about at home in your sweats is really starting to feel ho-hum—maybe it's time to make lockdown look a little more boujee. And here to help in this regard is a brand-new home-delivered high tea from Sydney's Sheraton Grand Hotel. 

This glorious wheel of delicious fortune is pummelled with butter and hundreds and thousands to give you the sweet dessert you wish your childhood was filled with.

We’re rolling into week three of lockdown now—and though you might have resisted the urge to bake banana bread thus far, we reckon it’s time to hunker down and embrace all the at-home creativity possible, baking or otherwise.

When it comes to the beauty industry, sustainable and eco-conscious aren’t often the first words that come to mind, which is why we’re just a little bit obsessed with Anna Ross, the boss babe behind vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand Kester Black.

Spice up your life.

We mean, just look at it, it hardly needs an explanation.

Want to be kind to the planet? One of the easiest ways is to eat less meat and move towards a plant-based diet—plus it’s also a seriously healthy way to live. 

If Instagram and bubble tea had a baby, then that baby would be Bubble Nini Tea.

You might call opening up a restaurant, cafe, or bar mid-pandemic pretty courageous. Opening up in the midst of a city-wide lockdown? Well, that’s pretty bold. We’re happy to report such boldness isn’t a total rarity right now—and here we are introducing you to Surry Hills’ newest deli, bar and cafe, ready and willing to transport us to the European summer holiday we’re all craving right now: Bar Positano.

And yep, you can get the delivered straight to your door.

Get your weekly shopping done, all in the comfort of your own home.

That's what we're talking about.

It’s been four long years since Pub Life Kitchen stopped serving its top-tier burgers at the Lord Wolseley. It was a simple menu that quickly earned a cult following; the wild and occasionally ridiculous Wednesday night burger specials, dry-aged meats, and ultra-chill pub vibes are these days the stuff of legend.

Isol-Aid Homegrown is a collaboration providing creative and financial support to emerging acts across Australia and New Zealand.

Although in-person NAIDOC Week events have been wiped from the calendar for a second year due to COVID lockdowns, there’s plenty of meaningful ways to support First Nations peoples from your own home this week. 

Sydney has just landed a next-day oyster drop off. Yes—fresh, sustainably farmed local oysters delivered to your door.

Turn your lounge room into a dedicated gym space.

If you thought Messina couldn’t get any better, think again because not one, but two Messina cocktail kits have just been announced. That’s right. Cocktails. These DIY kits have been created in collaboration with Cocktail Porter and can be delivered right to your door. 

Absolute madness or pure genius?

No doubt, Sydney is a city of gin-lovers. This city is home to some standout distilleries and gin-specific bars—one of which has this week re-opened as a—wait for it—gin drive-thru. 

If you’re searching for boredom busters, mood boosters, and at-home comforts—Aussie sexual wellness company NORMAL has dropped in with the goods.

And the only question is how many are you ordering?

If you're not familiar, the beloved Brisbane market-stall-turned-gnocchi-sensation has been turning heads for the past few years with its fluffy house-made gnocchi and pasta sauces, peddling tasty plates across six vibing restaurants in Queensland.

So, to help you cosy up this season in ultimate comfort, we’ve partnered with Soul Origin to round up our top buys for a warm winter at home. 

It’s serving up Guadalajara-style street food and spicy Margaritas.

World *insert food* days seem to pop up every second day, but World Chocolate Day is one we can definitely get behind.

Back in the first lockdowns of 2020, Chin Chin offered takeaway for the first time ever. A few days into Sydney's second city-wide lockdown, and the iconic restaurant is back at it with a hefty listy of takeaway options available for pick-up and on Uber Eats. 

It’s the perfect winter meal. 

We caught up with Suncorp Bank to round up 5 good money habits that can help you to slay FY2022. 

The Norfolk is one of those pubs that means a lot of things to a lot of people—and now it’s entering a new era, helmed by a brand new hospitality group called "The people_" keen to bring something totally fresh to Sydney’s pub scene.  

Well, here we go again folks.

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps we never knew we needed.

Acclaimed chef-owner Jessi Singh just opened his “unauthentic Indian” restaurant Daughter in Law on Fletcher Street in Byron this June and it’s about to take you on a very flavourful ride.

A percentage of profits made will go towards the Asylum Seekers Centre.

If you’re in need of a great date night spot—the sort of slick establishment that will impress without overwhelming—Arthur on leafy Bourke Street in Surry Hills is one of our forever go-to's.

The NSW Government has announced a new round of Dine & Discover vouchers are on the way.

Updated June 22, 2021

Like so many of us during lockdown, chef Hun Loong turned to cooking at home to pass the time.

Batch made in heaven.

Cosy blankets, hot food, and reruns of your fave musicals. 

Made to order and plagued with drool-worthy crunch and umami flavours.

Here, we chat with social activist and Bank Australia customer, Tim Lo Surdo about his passion for empowering collective action against inequality through his organisation Democracy in Colour. 

So, to help you wade through the clutter, we’ve teamed up with Vital to bring you the latest and greatest products that will help you thrive. 

From cancelled travel plans to sporting track pants 24/7, the year of COVID has been a wild ride. But if we’re honest, the one thing our souls (and stomachs) have missed the most is the simple pleasure of tucking into a lavish buffet.

Think theatre-sized screens, huge margaritas, giant foosball tables, arcade games (to pass time beforehand) and even boozy shakes to fuel yourself through any match, fight, game or race.

Splendour in the Grass—the mud, the noise, the music, and the flight to Ballina or the 12-hour road trip—is a rite of passage for us Sydney kids. With COVID still in play here in Australia, the legends behind the iconic east coast festival have come up with a few ideas to keep the vibes alive.

If it's layers and layers of flat pasta filled with creamy bechamel or ragu you're after, look no further. Below you’ll find one-kilogram ready-to-bake lasagne, trays packed with organic beef, and veggie lasagna loaded with four different kinds of cheese. These are five of Sydney's best lasagne. 

Whether you enjoy craft beer, natural wine or gin, we've dug up the very best booze delivery and subscriptions on offer in Sydney.

A new season serves as the perfect excuse to update your wardrobe with some key pieces to elevate your looks both at home and out on the town.

Flatmates. They’re there for you through thick and thin. When you need to borrow a cute outfit, have no food in the fridge so you eat theirs, or need a ride to the airport. They’re that special person you can always rely on (read: to clean up after you). 

Sydney, get excited. The Good Food & Wine Show is officially back and bringing all the eats we could ever desire with it. After a hiatus in 2020 for reasons we need not rehash, this year will be the best yet with the new Eat Local Pop Up supporting our neighbourhood faves. 

This guy is set to cover off a 59-kilometre stretch (or five days-worth) of coastline, starting from Kamay Botany Bay National Park and pinning all the way down to Bulli Tops.

According to the Global Fashion Agenda, across the next decade, the fashion industry’s carbon footprint is set to increase to 2,791 million tonnes and will create 148 million tonnes of waste. Yep, it can feel overwhelming. 

If the end of the financial year has you feeling beyond broke, well… same. But before you start selling your stuff and staying home on Friday nights, we’ve pulled together a few simple money fixes that will have you feeling flush in no time. You’re welcome. 

The long weekend in Sydney is about to get a whole lot more exciting thanks to two huge AFL matches in Sydney this long weekend. 

Rug-up and get ready to get your hands dirty.

As the mercury starts to drop, our hearts are now lusting after a spicy meal to warm us up. Enter: Executive Chef Manuel Diaz and his spicy deep-fried avo taco recipe. 

Sydney winters are underwhelming in the frost department, but while the temperature may rarely dip below 8C (with the exception of this week!), we’ve finally got a reason to break out a woolly scarf with The Winter Village coming to town.

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture right now. 

There’s one dish in this world that is the undisputed hangover cure and ultimate winter warmer—mi goreng.

Everyone loves a trip down memory lane. And what better way to get you there than a movie night with some old-school 90s classics. 

Enough is enough, it’s time to pull yourself out of that winter slump and take on everything Sydney has to offer this chilly season. Lucky for us, the stars have aligned and the NSW Government via Destination NSW has launched an epic new winter event: Sydney Solstice.

A rite of passage.

Good Ways Deli is Redfern’s newest cafe-deli-bakery situation. With a nostalgic palette of Aussie Colourbond green and a neat menu filled with top-tier sangas and CWA-style bakery treats, this is the sort of sunny corner spot you dream of stumbling across while roaming around on the weekend.

After being unceremoniously cancelled in 2020 and following a year that might have left us all wondering if fashion week was still relevant, Afterpay Australian Fashion Week felt a whole lot more electric this time around—and there are a few reasons why. 

If COVID-19 has got us embracing anything, it’s more interstate travel. So, luckily for us, it’s just gotten a whole lot better thanks to DFO and their brand new digital tourist passport which enables access to exclusive offers across Australian outlet retailers. 

Fri-YAY.

Sound dreamy? That’s because it is.

If it’s a more full-bodied experience you’re after, here’s how you can pair the Brown Brothers Origin Series with local adventures to recreate an overseas holiday without leaving the country (or even leaving your house).

Nothing beats a classic three-cheese toastie—it’s one of the world’s greatest sandwiches. Oozing with a melange of gooey cheese, it’s usually a combo of hard and soft cheeses like cheddar, gouda, and mozzarella.

In case you missed it—Afterpay Australian Fashion Week has descended upon Sydney, unleashing a new era of style mayhem at Carriageworks and all-around the city. 

Tetsuya’s is one of Sydney’s most iconic restaurants—a bright star on Australia’s Japanese dining scene for over 30 years. From within a heritage-listed site on Kent Street, complete with a tranquil Japanese garden, chef Tetsuya Wakuda OAM has wooed generations with his finessed traditional fare—and a certain confit of ocean trout that remains to be one of Sydney’s most loved dishes.

Did we mention gin-infused jugs too?

Dogs, paint and ramen—how good is that?

Tune in as we sit down with climate change activist and Bank Australia customer, Emma Roberts, to chat about how her passion for the Daintree Rainforest and virtual reality installations.

If you haven’t been to Orange, now is the time to check it out. The city drips with federation architecture, boutique food-producers, and gorgeous vineyards—and all of it is just three and a half hours from Sydney.

Fort Denison, the sleepy sandstone garrison built onto a tiny Sydney Harbour island called Muddawahnyuh or Pinchgut Island—is due to enter a new era as a popping dining destination.

Including a chicken parmi burger, a lobster tail burger, and free burgers too!

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following article contains the names of people who have passed away.

Chilly winds have been blowing through Sydney for the last week or so, and winter’s mere days away. But don’t worry about frosty mornings and forgotten beach days, because with winter comes truffle season, and with truffle season comes truffle menus—and a whole new world of outrageous truffle-laced creations to try.

 And it’s dog-friendly!

Get ready for a disco scene like you’ve never seen before.

Ever wanted to shout someone a coffee, wine, burger, or beer, but haven’t been able to because you’re too busy, or they’re too far away? What about sending someone a gift—not a pricey bottle of bubbles or an extravagant bouquet, just something small to show you care?

Across the last few months, Sydney has been totally drenched in news of larger-than-life developments, space-age skyscrapers, fancy hotels, and new-world amusement parks.

This Thursday at 11.07am The Domain will be transformed into a pop-up runway with drones flying over and landing — carrying with them a slew of prizes in the form of vouchers.

That's right, now you can embrace the chill of Sydney inside your very own private igloo, underneath a canopy of twinkling fairy lights, beside the sparkly waters of Darling Harbour. 

Welcome to Take A Bite, an all-new series where Urban List’s Tim Piccione eats a lot of Sydney sandwiches, picks his faves, then tells us about them.  

It’s not everyday that a giant, cosmic entity lights up the sky with an intergalactic aura—completely kicking a regular full moon to the curb.

To help you make everyday banking easier, we’ve partnered with Suncorp to serve up some easy tips to juggling your weekly spending so you can live your best, stress-free life.

Here at Urban List, we're passionate about putting our best foot forward, dedicated to being as conscious as possible when it comes to sustainability.

The rumours are true. 

Ever find yourself frantically rummaging through the kitchen, too tired to think of what to make for dinner? Yep, us too. 

The lion sleeps tonight. 

Fresh from opening Sammy Junior, an all-day espresso and cocktail bar in the heart of the city, the cocktail geniuses behind Maybe Sammy have yet another cocktail concept for Sydney.

Jameson’s House Of Rounds is back, taking its love for live music, Irish whiskey and community spirit on a tour of our country's most beloved venues.

Ginger lover? Add a little zest to your life and get ready to meet your new drink of choice—Little Dragon, Stone & Wood's new take on alcoholic ginger beer.

Thanks to the team at El Camino Cantina, you can get the ultimate boozy version of all of your favourite soft drinks in the form of one of their iconic margaritas. 

Amazing news: The Festival Of The Stone is back in Byron Bay on 5 June 2021 and heads up, tickets will sell out real quick.

With cosy winter vibes and $10 Margaritas.

And everything you need to know about the final countdown of Frankie’s Pizza. 

Right now, Sydney is entering a new era of nightlife. The red tape and restrictions that once earned us accolades like “10th worst city in the world” are being replaced with late-night licenses, city-wide festivals, and new venues keen to tap into the government’s grand scheme for a 24-hour city.

There are few venues in Sydney that actually whip up the gooey Japanese egg burrito.

It’s now Sydney’s tallest building, and it’s certainly had a tall share of controversy to go with it. But beyond the twinkling diamond-like façade of Crown Sydney are some of the city’s most impressive new restaurants—and the latest to be revealed is Oncore by superstar chef Clare Smyth.

Not since Priscilla has Australia seen something as bloody fabulous as RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Coming this September the absolute dazzling line-up will descend upon Australia for a spanking live tour featuring all ten of the Queens from season one of the show.

Sydney-based start-up RecycleSmart is teaming up with local councils to make sorting your waste a breeze with their awesome new Power Pickup service.

May movie mayhem is here. 

With underwater pop-up bars, DJs, and dance floors.

Hosted every year, the Houses Awards champion the country’s most jaw-droppingly beautiful homes. It’s become one of the country’s most prestigious architectural accolades—and the houses that make the shortlist are nothing short of extraordinary.

If we’re looking for signs of nightlife and a return to normality in Sydney, then the brand new Sydney Solstice festival is a shiny bright star on the horizon.

Filled with toasty fireplaces, secluded vibes and comfy couches to kick back on so you can work your way through that winter reading list.

Head out on the Great Southern Pie Drive, try “pie tea”, and fill up flaky, meaty goodness. 

Only two-and-a-half hours from Sydney and a quick drive from the Newcastle Airport, Port Stephens is easy to get to and even easier to enjoy. Expect stunning landscapes, next-level experiences, and luxe relaxation hubs.

Found yourself tempted to embrace the wonders of Whiskey? What better time to pour yourself a drop than World Whiskey Day. 

Single O is one of Sydney's OG purveyors of fine bean juice. These guys have been championing and cheering caffeine in all its finer formats since 2003 and their pint-sized Surry Hills cafe was one of the spots where Sydney’s coffee culture really kicked off.

With the cold weather coming, find Sydney's best cosy pubs and bars to stay inside and warm.

There’s nothing that excites us quite like a hospitality venue with more than meets the eye. For plenty of that, you can always count on The Bank.

Whether you’re doing the good deed in staying in on a Friday night or looking to spice up your weeknight dinners, this PERi-PERi burger with homemade pickles is sure to up the ante on your usual cooking regime.

Say hey to the “Megarita” and an “Espresso Massivetini”.

It’s understandably hard to know how best to spend that glorious little window of a lunch break each day. Obviously, delicious food is essential, but what else can you do to maximise the free time and head back to the office feeling refreshed and ready for the arvo slog? From self-care to self-improvement, there are ample opportunities for levelling-up your lunchtime, especially if you work somewhere as bustling and vibrant as Sydney’s CBD. So rather than wasting that precious hour, we’ve partnered with our ultimate lunch date, Oporto, to help you rediscover the city, and reclaim your break.

Remember Sydney’s monorail? Installed in 1988, it was ultimately torn down in 2013 and—like so much of our city’s transport infrastructure, it wasn’t exactly useful—but boy oh boy, was it novel.

Joining the troop of vibrant new post-2020 venues is Kaiza Izakaya—a late-night spot on Enmore Road from former Chuuka chef Jason Nguyen.

There are always plenty of reasons to visit Melbs, like this new festival put on by the curators of Dark Mofo, Australia's first booze-free bar, or Melbourne's long list of amazing restaurants. And now, Virgin is making the decision to pull the trigger that much easier with $39 flights.

With food trucks, an outdoor gallery, and a night cinema!

Here’s a heap of beauty and wellness gift ideas for someone in your life who could use some ‘me time.'

Browse antique stores and lolly shops, before you hit up the library and occasional wine bar. 

Paint a portrait of your mum while you both guzzle rosé. 

Everyone’s favourite grape dedicated festival, Pinot Palooza is coming back to Sydney this year.

If you’ve been patiently waiting for the plastic bags covering the former Bar Reggio Lounge windows to come down on the corner of Crown and Stanley Street—your Mediterranean dining dreams have finally been answered.

Frantically trying to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift for your mum, aunt, gran, or any other special women in your life? Take a deep breath and forget the frenzy—we’ve got you covered this year. 

There is plenty of excellent pizza in Sydney but only a handful can be called authentically Neapolitan.

We’re here to help you treat your mum, aunty, or whoever the special woman is in your life, to something she’ll actually love this Mother’s Day. 

A major transformation of one of the country's oldest continuously operating pubs has arrived to give you a whole new reason to make tracks for the Blue Mountains—with a tasty pitstop along the way. 

With a thriving underground nightlife scene, some of the best restaurants and wineries in Australia, and arts and culture to boot— you best believe our capital city is on the up and up.

Mother’s Day is soon upon us and we know just what she wants: a series of decadent dining experiences worthy of her wonderfulness.

And introducing: taco roulette.

If you and your mates like to keep your plates full and drinks flowing, then we’ve found the ultimate feast perfect for your next gathering. The legendary team at The Bavarian has done it again, this time bringing us Bavarian Fest. A value-packed three course menu with two hours of bottomless beers and cocktails for only $69 per person, a total steal for your crew.

Daft Punk’s December 2007 Sydney show is the stuff of legend. Called Neverland, the mini-festival worked through a roll call of all the major local electronic music talent of the time (Cut Copy, The Presets, Van She, and Muscles), before Paris’ ultra-cool Ed Banger crew took to the stage (Busy P, SebastiAn, and Kavinsky). Then, Daft Punk’s neon pyramid lit up Sydney Showgrounds for the first and last time.

With footy season fast approaching, games nights with the crew are firmly back on the agenda.

When The Botanica first threw open its doors in 2018, its fresh farm-to-fork menu, plush pink chairs, and hanging garden aesthetic made it a firm favourite with brunch fiends keen to pair great eats with a picture-perfect setting (read: Instagram opps).

Plus, free cannoli!

We’re big fans of the bowlo here at Urban List. The forever laidback vibe of this Aussie institution is a totally refreshing contrast to the tide of trendy spots that wash in and out of Sydney month to month. Whether or not you’re hitting the bowling green, the bowlo is a chill spot for a catch-up with mates, a cornerstone of community, and a precious cultural treasure too.      

We sit down with Linda Marigliano to dissect the ultimate dinner party.

Blue Mountains Stargazing has just revealed a brand new astronomy tour that pairs two of our favourite things: stargazing and wine.

Well, it’s back again—Meatstock is bringing you a festival filled with barbequed meats, barbers, butchers and live bands for the first weekend in May, 2020.

Who said that dining experiences had to be just about flavour? The Star’s signature venues have taken indulgence to a whole new level this April and May, offering up elevated experiences that will enchant all of your senses. 

Following recent events, if you have found yourself re-prioritising your self-care and wellness, we feel you. To ensure the opportunity to pause, reflect and re-assess isn’t put to waste, we’ve teamed up with Vital to try five emerging wellness trends, so you can leverage our newfound motivation. 

Editor's note: The 24 Hour Party event has been postponed due to COVID restrictions currently in place. Sign up here to learn about the new date. 

The famous figure-shaping tights usually have a six-week waiting list.

We know you’ve probably been counting on trendy French linen to give you the ultimate sleep, but it’s time to move on because something better has come. It’s smoother than silk and softer than butter: Macoda Mattress’s brand new bamboo sheets. 

Avocado season is almost upon us. And while we know you guys are well versed in smashed avo on toast, one of our favourite brunch spots has dialed up the fleshy green goodness with a full-blown eight-week avocado festival to celebrate.

Opening today and running until June, UTS Gallery is presenting a survey exhibition of works from celebrated Gunditjmara artist Hayley Millar Baker.

The hospitality sector has had a lot of time to think during the pandemic. Award-winning bartender Matt Whiley decided that once things returned to some semblance of normality, he was going to do things differently—like, really differently. 

What’s better than a juicy, crispy, golden slab of schnitzel? Free schnitty, duh.

Spirits, liqueurs, syrups, juices, garnishes, ice, fancy glassware—stirred gently or shaken furiously—there’s nothing better than putting them together to create a cocktail. From awarded underground bars in the CBD to secret ones hidden away in the Inner West, Sydney delivers in spades when it comes to serving up an excellent mixed drink.

South Eveleigh—a stretch of industrial warehouses between Redfern Station and the train tracks that roll into the city—is Sydney’s newest dining precinct.

Every so often, you need to push away your boring meal prep and indulge. Well, now is that time thanks to The Star Sydney.  

If you’ve ever driven down the Princes Highway past Kiama—you’ll probably remember the rolling green hills of Gerringong. Just beyond the twists and turns of the Kiama Bends and before you wind on down to Berry, this lush beachy village feels like a secret slice of paradise, far enough from the rush of the city, bordered by secluded beaches, pretty sunsets, and sandy national parks.

Whether you’re seeking a few days of solitude, a day trip far away from your laptop to keep you from throwing it or simply something different to do to keep boredom at bay, the Central Coast is a trove of foodie hotspots just waiting to be uncovered, so it’s time to plug the Central Coast into your Google maps and hit the road.