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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!

For those who are a little more caveman in their cake choice.

There is about to be a pop-up cat café in Sydney and everyone should be freaking out. 

Mum. The woman we owe so damn much too. And nothing ever seems enough for the woman we vomited on and pooped on, and then whose shoulders we cried on and as we get older the one we consider our best and closest friend. But you know what helps? Butter. Love, and lots of butter. All housed in the form of these delightful French pastries—the financier. A pastry cooked in the banking district in Paris for—yep, you guessed it—financial types. It is a simple almond cake, leavened by egg whites, moistened with nutty browned butter and baked into a small mould. But such simplicity is deceiving: this baked delight is exquisitely refined. It is springy, sweet and nutty with an exterior that's as crisp as an eggshell and the perfect fodder from mum this Mother’s Day.

It’s hard to remember a time when the leather jacket wasn’t our winter standby. Shaking off the bikie associations, leather jackets have morphed into wardrobe basics, able to be paired with a dress and heels as easily as with boots and a bad-ass attitude.

Attention all foodies, fashionistas, filmmakers and fitness freaks! Get out your calendars and schedule in these great events this weekend in Sydney.

ICYMI, it’s been a tad cold/plain rotten outside of late. We don’t blame you if you want to take refuge inside some of these cosy cafés. (BYO blanket fort).

Raise your hand if you love watching your dinner being made! Pay a visit to these 9 Sydney restaurants boasting open kitchens and enjoy the spectacle.

That’s right, it’s time for fifty shades of Pei.

Baby it’s cold outside and there’s no better way to stave off the winter blues than with some of Sydney’s best artisan tea.

There’s nothing quite like dining by the water to make you feel a little bit fancy. And fancy you shall feel when you’re drinking and dining at new Sydney restaurant, The Gantry. 

The guys behind Sydney’s best burger are [cliff] diving into the world of kebabs!

Tresses giving you trouble? Book them in for a therapy session at one of these salons in Sydney and say farewell to your frizz for good! 

There’s no time like the present!

From a yoga supper club to Pyrmont’s ever-popular food fair, here are our picks of things to do in Sydney that involve food, glorious food.

Having grown up in a small town, I can clearly see the benefits of living in a big city. Cities have a higher proliferation of Hungry Jack’s than rural areas and they even have escalators so you don’t get tired walking up stairs. But it’s also clear to me that cities are full of crazy people and fuckwits. Living in a massive hive seems to rob some individuals of their rationality and basic human empathy. Here is a list of city folk who are really goddam annoying.

Here’s where to find Sydney’s best farmers markets.

It’s thought of as God’s Country, but even heathens can get on board with food this good.

Breakfast in Sydney is a big deal. And our mothers always told us that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So skip your crusty Vegemite on toast and head to these Sydney cafés that are sure to get you up and running in the tastiest way possible.

Recently every menu worth its cured meats has let lardo have its day. And rightly so. Having fallen for the buttery charms of jamon, it’s about time you locked your lips on this goodness. It is melt-in-the-mouth tender adding a richness and glorious mouth feel that little else can in one single mouthful.  

Well you can’t say that because summer is over that the fun is over. There are a tonne of brand new Sydney bars, restaurants and things to do that will keep you full and happy all month long.

All hail the glorious ankle boot! As perfect with jeans as they are with dresses, these versatile bad boys are a wardrobe essential. 

Enjoy this bearable autumn weather while you still can and embrace your time off this weekend!

Step outside the box this year and treat your mum to something more than breakfast in bed with one of these great ideas!

We’ve compiled all our favourite hit-lists in one ridiculously handy email – all of Sydney's’s best eateries, sent conveniently to your inbox. 

We’ve scoured the entire, swirling maelstrom of the food blogging world and from it we have fossicked these beautiful six whose lives we would steal in a heartbeat.

Dainty dining it ain’t, but bags full of crustaceans and cans of Pistonhead are all we need to leave decorum at the door.

Buy now, y’all will know that snags are best reserved for Saturday Bunnings barbeques. However, metro Aussie men can still get some seriously sizzling swag with our list of Sydney’s best salons for the boys. 

With Mother’s Day coming up (FYI it’s Sunday 10th May—don’t forget!), it seemed only fitting we share with you our favourite florists in Sydney.

It may be the new season of House of Cards talking, Hillary Clinton’s recent announcement to run for the White House in the 2016 U.S. election, or the fact that it’s Monday again, but recent events had us thinking about power dressing here at The Urban List.

Crown yourself child of the year this Mother’s Day with these amazing gift ideas you’ll both love! 

Some may call it thrifty, others may call it tight-assery, but there’s something to be said about a Sydney restaurant that leaves you full, satisfied, and with some dollars in your pocket.

The world is full of weird and wonderful things. This is especially true when it comes to food. Are you a “picky” eater or are you the kind of gung-ho “I’ll try anything once” kind of person?

Want a better way to workout? Skip your Spin Class and get your heart-rate racing with a more scenic route. Featuring beautiful beaches, stunning shores and iconic inlets, we promise the view along these tracks is better than your gym crush (yes, the one you love to watch lift!).

Celebs will do the weirdest things to remain looking young for as long as possible. We mean, what regular person would let leeches suck at their face (yes, really), or slather snail slime across their cheeks?! You guessed it, the rich and the famous. And those aren’t even the craziest things these guys have tried! Here’s six weird beauty trends used by the A-listers (and okay, yes, we might try some of them!).

Tucked away on Stanley Street, this is the Darlinghurst restaurant you might not know but should! 

There are certain items of clothing that scream instant chic, making even the ladettes among us look semi-presentable for Sunday roast with the in-laws. 

It seems that winter is well and truly upon us, so let’s brave the wild weather and book in for some much needed relaxation and drinking time. Whether you’re commemorating ANZAC Day this Saturday at the dawn service or at Coogee Pavilion as the sun goes down, this weekend is packed with things to do in Sydney that will help you forget about the torrential winds and rain. 

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.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder… But it’s also in these Urban List approved salons, which have perfected the art of primping.

No doubt many of you will be at the dawn service and eager to sit down for an early breakfast, with a coffee or three. Here’s what’s open this Anzac Day in Sydney.

There’s nothing like attending shows at Fashion Week that make you feel both super inspired and like you have NOTHING to wear (oh, the struggle). We headed to MBFWA to check out the beautiful people and to see which fashion trends we’ll most likely be sporting this year.

Let us paint a pig-ture of this brand new Sydney restaurant.

Merivale is finally spreading its wings to Sydney’s Inner West! 

Ah, the 90s and naughties; so many beauty mistakes were made, but trends were so much more fun back then! I mean, who didn’t enjoy experimenting with bold coloured eyeshadows, a ridiculous amount of hairclips and all of the glitter?! 

Beer lovers of Sydney, Australia’s greatest beer and food festival is hitting our shores next month! 

Forget hours spent trawling the streets (or worse, IKEA), we’ve scoured the net for the best homeware shops online. Credit cards at the ready – it’s time we went shopping.

Imagine a life where you don’t have to see what that one random friend is up to ALL THE TIME. You know, the one who thinks the ‘What’s on your mind?’ thing is a genuine question that someone is asking them and which needs to be answered regularly.

We were lucky enough to catch up with both sides of this dynamic duo. 

Mindful in May returns next month—the perfect chance to hop off life’s treadmill for just 10 minutes a day, all for a good cause. 

It may be something you do with hardly a second thought, but the way you order your coffee gives an astonishing insight into who you are as a human being. You might think you ask for a flat white or a macchiato because you like the way it tastes. False. As your friendly barista knows perfectly well, the choice you make at the café in the morning reveals everything about who you are, where you have been and what is running through your head. Here is what your coffee order says about you.

So, the question you’ve all been waiting for… What did we eat? The short answer? Everything.

Oh MBFWA, the one week of the year where many of Australia’s most beautiful and stylish people congregate in one ridiculously well-dressed mass.

From cosy knits and candles, to fitness classes that are sure to get the blood pumping, here are ten things to add to your cold weather hit list in Sydney.

It’s the newest novelty to hit the weekend agenda – eating, drinking and playing like a caveman. Our urban habitat is fast becoming a haven for those who prefer to keep things natural. Here are our top picks for eating clean, buying organic and enjoying primal play in the city.

As the weather cools down our weekends are heating up with a bunch of things to do in Sydney that will have you eating, exercising, watching and laughing throughout the weekend. 

Wave goodbye to greasy food court grub for good! Here are our favourite places to get a clean lunch in Sydney. 

ANZAC Day is the only day of the year we can legally play two-up. Even if you don’t know how to play (it’s pretty much just gambling on heads and tails) there are plenty of great Sydney pubs to get in on the action.

Fresh handmade pasta and negronis on tap? Don’t mind if we do. 

Say what you want about normcore (the bad Mum jeans, the Seinfeld haircuts), but one thing we can thank it for is that sneakers have now become a legit and acceptable piece of footwear, appropriate at (almost) every occasion you can think of. While you might need some serious fashion chops to pull off sneakers at a wedding, we do believe you can wear them every day of the week. Yes, we’re advocating sneakers at the office. And no, you won’t get fired.

There is little in this world we love more than pizza. From classic establishments to new kids on the pizza block, we go on the hunt for the best pizzas in Sydney.

As guardians of the beacon of the high fashion old guard, and purveyors of brilliantly perceived effortlessness, no one has received more accolades for style than the French. Whether you’re just trying it on for size, emulating Jane Birkin or just hoping to achieve your #lyfegoals of looking a little more Parisienne, effortlessness requires, well, for lack of a better word, a lot of effort. To make matters simpler, here’s our quick cheat sheet to guide you on how to separate the true authentic miches from all those unoriginal baguettes, so that you too can look truly Francophile without even trying. 

Sydney’s rambling laneways can be a little tricky to spot if you’re not in the know, so we’ve compiled a list of our favourite Sydney restaurants that are hidden away so you don’t miss out. It’s time to get adventurous, so get among those alleys and try your hand at one of these tasty spots. 

Cheerleaders, mathlethes, popular kids, freaks and geeks: if Mean Girls has taught us anything (and I can safely assume it taught us a lot), is that we all have a tribe, a clique, a herd—one to belong to, to be defended by and to defend from: the primal instinct of safety in numbers. What may or may not have started in high school (after all, one must group to survive) has since gotten a lot more complicated. 

Cheese, glorious cheese! Gooey, crumbly, stinky or smooth — we’ll take it anyway we can get it! We believe that the most pure (and fancy-feeling) cheese-eating ritual has got to be diving into a cheeseboard.

The Spanish Film Festival is back this autumn, hitting up a cinema screen near you. Get your culture on, and brush up on your subtitle speed reading (unless you speak Spanish, you overachiever you).

We all know someone who has gone Paleo and who has to pile a bunch of carbs on the side of the plate in avoidance, but let’s put an end to their struggle!