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Look out, Surry Hills! Wholefoods lifestyle store, Aboutlife has taken over the old Thomas Dux store and we can barely contain our excitement.

We’ve waved goodbye to drill sergeant workouts – we’ve found our new obsession!

We don’t know what it is about bacon, but we can’t get enough of it. We’ve ingested our fair share of this delicious meat to find you 20 of the best bacon dishes in some of the best restaurants in Sydney.

You judge a person by their hair, shoes, and taste in music, but what can you tell by assessing the drink in their hand? So, so much.

It's no secret that here at The Urban List we're always looking for the best cafés in Sydney. So naturally when we stumbled upon the newly revamped Marcelle café in Potts Point we were immediately salivating.

Sydney burger fans, it's time to get excited. Any Sydney burger enthusiast worth their patty will have tried Neil Perry's infamous burger at Rockpool (aka one of Sydney's best burgers). And now, the man behind the burger has opened up what will be the first of a number of burger joints around Australia and eventually the world.

Featuring three incredible art exhibitions, a Burt's Bees pop-up store, Vino Paradiso festival and a spooky Halloween party at Manly Wharf, there are plenty of fun things to do in Sydney this final October weekend.

It's impossible to scroll through your Instagram feed without there being at least one photo of someone's meal (I mean, you follow

Who wants to live within the confines of traditional meal times? Not us, that’s for sure. We know you love a sleep in and a good all day breakfast, so here are 20 of the best.

There are fries and then there are loaded fries. Y’know, the kind of fried potatoes that are layered with all sorts of melty, saucy goodness. They’re fries on steroids and we can’t get enough of.

Thinking about going the ever-popular balayage? We speak with one of Sydney’s best hairdressers to garner his top tips for achieving perfect balayage. 

Because everyone deserves some ‘me’ time, we set out to find the best salon in Sydney, somewhere we can really relax and get pampered.

If you’ve ever been overcome with the irrepressible craving for mountains and mountains of glorious meat, we’ve come up with your dream list. Brace yourself for some serious meat sweats.

Culture vultures, it’s time to pack your rucksacks and fly south – Hobart’s MONA FOMA is back for another year, bringing a beguiling mixed-bag of music and art to January 2015. Get ready to MOFO like there's no tomorrow.

To keep us all looking as babeing as possible, we’ve put together a list of they healthiest meals in Sydney. From vitamin-packed breakfast bowls to low fat power lunches, these meals not only taste good, they’re good for you, too.

There’s a brand new restaurant in Surry Hills and it doesn’t mind being called a Mama’s Buoi. We pay Sydney’s newest Vietnamese restaurant, Mama’s Buoi, a visit.

The latest kid on the cold pressed juice block has a pretty neat ethos – clean and natural living à la sunny California.

We love our meat and we love it roasted any day of the week, but there’s something about the rite of a traditional Sunday roast that makes things a little different. We find Sydney’s best Sunday roasts for your eating pleasure.

Whether you prefer hard cheddar, a blue vein or a creamy brie, cheese is delicious and only a mad man would argue with that. So, fans of fromage, we’ve rounded up the best of everything cheese.

Get Proper. Get Suited. Get Properly Suited.

Sydney’s gorgeous harbour side suburb, Double Bay, has just added another beaut to its growing list of trendy dining and wining locations.

If the pun isn’t incentive enough to visit, then maybe flaky glazed danishes, white chocolate and berry tarts, and salted caramel fondants provide some extra impetus. Yes, Sydney does need another bakery.

Amazing coffee and great service housed in a cool converted warehouse. North-siders, we may have just found your new go-to café.

Iconic Surry Hills restaurant, Billy Kwong closes its doors after 14 years with a brand new location set to open in Potts Point later this year.

Spring has officially sprung (finally!), which means it's the season for renewal and to take some time to makeover not only your home, but all areas of your life.

What’s that? That’s the sweet sound of champagne bottles poppin’! Perfectly timed with International Champagne Day (yes, that’s a thing), Champagne Room opens its doors to the sparkling beverage lovers of Sydney.

Don’t spend another evening polishing off that tub of ice cream – get your mates together for a proper night out.

To hell with our bangin’ summer bods! We can’t get enough of all the cheesy, melty, greasy, chocolatey, and sugary meals that can be found in restaurants around Sydney.

For all you Heston fans worried about missing out on the ballot, here are seven things you can expect when dining at Dinner By Heston, the legacy restaurant The Fat Duck will leave behind in Melbourne.

As we get closer and closer to summer, things are starting to heat up on the weekend. From the exclusive Asahi pop-up bar to Super Furry Festival for you and your pets, there will be plenty of things to do in Sydney this weekend. There may even be a world first in store for us! This is definitely one weekend not to be spent on the couch.

The choosing of a hangover meal is an art, and we’ve rounded up 25 of Sydney’s best hangover meals so your brain has to do a little less work when you’re worse for wear.

Do you like steak? Well if the answer is YES then you’re in luck. We’re giving you the chance to win the ultimate meat-lovers lunch at CBD hot spot, Bridge St Garage.

Us Sydneysiders love new and shiny restaurants and bars. With so many new places popping up in our sparkling harbour city, we’ve rounded up 8 new Sydney restaurants and bars, for your drinking and dining pleasure.

Halloween is almost upon us which means two things – dressing up and Halloween parties. We’ve helped you out with the costume ideas, now it’s time to see where to party this Halloween in Sydney.

It’s true, we’re creatures of habit. However, it’s nice to try something new, just to see what’s out there. We’ve put together a list of 9 Sydney restaurants that you may not have tried, but definitely should!

So you've stuffed your face with more macarons than you can handle, dived head first into the cronut trend with unbridled enthusiasm, and pretty much have been showering in salted caramel for the past six months.

Whatever you enjoy eating first thing, there are plenty of poached, fried, stewed or flipped options for the most important meal of the day in Sydney’s CBD.

You know what's cooler than waiting in line for a hot restaurant table?

Sydney’s Night Noodle Markets are on and it’s safe to say, we’ve gotten our noodle on good and proper. From the most delicious of dumplings to the most blissful of baos, we present to you our top 10 picks at the Night Noodle Markets in Sydney.

We headed into this bar with an open mind, and left with a firm new favourite bar in Bondi.

One of the best things about living in Sydney is that we are treated to every cuisine under the sun.

We say hola to the newest Spanish-inspired Sydney bar and restaurant in the CBD. With a focus on good food and fine sherry, we expect big things from Fino Par.

Calling all foodies! Vino Paradiso is kicking off on October 31st and trust us you don't want to miss out. The first of its kind in Sydney, the three-day festival is taking over Australian Technology Park with an impressive line up of food, wine, masterclasses, DJs and art. Expect the best of the best, with world-class artisans and producers showcasing everything from craft beer and cider to salumi and seafood. Can you tell we're excited?

Do you hear that? It's the sweet sound of a brand new Japanese restaurant opening up in a beachside location.

It's amazing what a facelift ca

One of our favourite things to do in Sydney is to go on springtime picnics, where all you need is the right company and a few essentials to enjoy yourself.

If you’ve ever wanted to gallivant down the Amalfi Coast in Southern Italy, you need only head over to Australia Square in the CBD.

Christmas party season is upon us – here’s to the silly season and celebrating another year of hard work.

For our globe trotting amigos this one's for you – our selection of the best Aussie cafés around the globe. 

Helloooooo weekend (nearly)! There are simply so many things to do in Sydney this weekend, we've tried to pack them all in here for you!

We’re clearly lovers of Japanese food at The Urban List. From tataki to teriyaki, udon to oolong we can’t get enough of the food from the land of the rising sun. We check out even more of Sydney’s best Japanese restaurants!

It's that time of year again when we don our finest fancy dress for Halloween.

Sydney folk, we've got your hunger pangs covered with our round up of everything CARB. 

Do you want to have a French chef come to your home or office and help you cook up a storm for you and your friends? Of course you do! 

Landing this October (and continuing well into next year) Adelaide's Fashion Icons Festival is a not-to-be-missed initiative of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the Art Gallery of South Australia, and Art Exhibitions Australia. These combined forces of sass have united to bring over a century of fashion and flair to the good folk of Adelaide, and to celebrate we've put together our guide to the very best eating, drinking, and culture vulture-ing to be done in South Australia's crown jewel. 

Here’s to the cheap lunch! We’ve got 10 options to keep your stomach and wallet happy. 

Whether they're loud and proud boozy affairs, or an evening of collaborative family fun, there's a trivia night for Sydneysiders everywhere.

It’s a good month for noodle enthusiasts of Sydney. Not only are the Night Noodle Markets on, Ippudo (aka one of Sydney’s best ramen restaurants) has opened their second store in Central Park.

Spanning the full flavour spectrum from light salmon sashimi to hearty, braised pork belly ramen, it’s no surprise Japanese food is the go-to cuisine for much of Sydney’s discerning foodies. We check out the best Japanese restaurants in Sydney.

We welcome the newest member of the Luxe family, and it really lives up to the name.  

ACME explodes (see what I did there) onto the Sydney dining scene much to the excitement of Sydney pasta fans everywhere. We check it out.

We’re not sure what it is about us Sydneysiders, but our love of yum cha is strong and never fading. There’s nothing quite like a table full of steaming dumplings on a Sunday morning. We find even more of Sydney’s best yum cha spots!

It’s 3am, you’re heading home after a few drinks, you’re hungry. We understand. Don’t settle for a soggy kebab – we’ve got you sorted.

The cause of single men in Australia has been set back years, perhaps even decades, by the irresponsible actions of one boneheaded exotic dancer from Perth by the name of Blake Garvey.

Get those credit cards ready, ladies! Here’s what to expect at the brand new Sephora Sydney.

Creating a shortlist of Australia's best pizzas is like trying to choose between your mozzarella-covered children, so we asked for the help of some of the biggest pizza snobs out (otherwise knows as Urban List Editors) to compile our picks of the best pizzas in Australia.

There’s no doubt spring has sprung and there is SO much on this weekend that we can barely contain our excitement! Whether you’re keen on celebrating Oktoberfest, heading to the races or rejuvenating your mind and body, we’ve got something for you!

Could this little Asian eatery be helping to change Oxford Street for the better? We check out this new restaurant in Sydney to see what it’s all about.

The season for suits and questionable head wear is back again! Dazzling waterfront sojourn or casual pub lunch; decadent luncheon or intimate tapas date; we’ve built a list of Melbourne Cup experiences for every preference on the spectrum. Giddy-up!

There’s nothing worse than forgetting a friend’s or colleague’s birthday and trying to find the perfect last minute gift. Luckily, we’ve scoured the city for some great gift shops that are brimming with unique finds.

If your idea of a home-cooked meal is Mi Goreng and a Paddle Pop (we’ve all been there), you should probably read this. 

The hazy days of summer might feel a while away yet, but when it’s scorching outside and you’re rifling through bikini racks with a 36D top in one hand a size 6 bottoms in the other, you’re going to wish you planned for swimwear season sooner. These are our favourite new season swimmers to splash out on this summer.

Dining out in Sydney often means a serious splurge, and before you know it there goes your pay cheque. Fear not, foodie friends, now you can devour a ready-made wholesome meal all from the comfort of your living room.

After sifting through over thousands of your votes (yeah, thanks for that Listers!), we announced the 2014 winners of our Barista Waiter Cocktail Maker Awards. Meet your winners here!

We love shopping in Sydney so we’re pretty excited that lifestyle store, The Hunted, will be opening a pop-up shop in the CBD’s Chifley Plaza.

With the long weekend upon us (yay!), we know that you want to make the most of your Monday off. We’ve found some great restaurants, cafes, and bars in Sydney that are open for your drinking and dining pleasure. Enjoy!

From baos to dumplings, ramen to rice paper rolls, this year’s Night Noodle Markets are set to be more delicious than ever! Find out what’s in store for you, noodle lovers!

A glistening piece of Paris has arrived in Bondi Junction with the new Dior Perfume & Beauty Boutique.

Gone are the days where you actually have to leave your house to buy quality products. Nowadays you can subscribe to receive just about anything! From cheeses to teas and exotic spices, take a look at some of our favourite subscription services that are just a mouse click away.

Well hello there, October! The warmer weather is bringing about many a fantastic food event in Sydney. So swap those trackpants for eating pants and check out these food events you should be booking at some of Sydney’s best restaurants.

In the spirit of happy tidings for Mr and Mrs Clooney, we’ve taken a stroll down memory lane and come up with the top ten reasons we’re keeping Mr Do-Me as our hall pass. Til death us do part.

With summer fast approaching and lots of fun things to do this weekend, being bored isn’t an option. Featuring Caribbean nights, a festival entirely dedicated to chocolate and a celebration of everything cider, say hello to the long weekend.

There’s a new hair trend in town, which promises to sun-kiss your mane, light up your features, and kick the ombre hair trend to the curb (yippee!). It’s called spotlighting (or splashlighting by some), and we predict it’s going to be on heads everywhere soon.

If we know anything about you, Listers, it’s that you’re constantly on the lookout for things to do – and boy do we have a treat for you!

We like lists here at The Urban List (duh) so what better than to share our picks for October with you? Whether you’re looking for good coffee, food or drink as we journey further into spring, October has got you covered.

It’s springtime and the rainy season is (mostly) just a bad dream. With sunlight abounding, there’s no reason to stay home on weekend mornings. We’ve put together the best markets in Sydney for October. Check it out!

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We say it’s also one of the most delicious meals of the day. We know you’re big fans of breakfast, so here’s one EPIC list of the best of everything on The Urban List to do with brekkie. 

To help you on your path to primal, here's a 5-step guide on how to go Paleo, plus a yummo Paleo pancake recipe from two clean-eating experts.

You asked, we delivered! We know you love #dirtyeating as much as we (not-so) secretly do, so get involved!

Being vegetarian can be a tough gig. Fortunately for Sydney-dwelling vegetarians, there are a number of delicious dining options for you to stay meat-free with ease. We’ve done the delicious research and found 10 of the best vegetarian restaurants in Sydney.

We’re clearly food lovers at The Urban List. We know that you guys are into food, too (that’s why we love you), so have put together a list of the Urban List team’s team at The Urban List’s favourite meals in Sydney. Enjoy!

If you’re into the Sydney food scene at all, then you’ve probably heard of Dan Hong. The executive chef at Merivale, sneakerhead, and father of one, chats to us about his new book, Mr Hong.

Sometimes, you just want to get yourself out of the bustling city and hit the open road (or water) for an adventure. Obviously, any adventure we embark on is going to involve a good meal…

While the Swans and Hawthorn play it off, you need to get your game plan sorted – burgers in a beer garden, or risotto by a plasma screen? Whatever it is, we’ve got you covered.

The powers that be have spoken! We’ve got your rundown of spring styling, just in time for the weekend

From huge bowls of ramen to burgers as big as your head, there's something about taking on a food challenge that gets some of us strangely excited. We're not 100% sure why we do these things to our insides, but there's nothing quite like the glory (and ensuing stomach pains) of conquering a mega meal. 

Renowned for its wineries and spectacular coastal setting, this holiday destination is the place to enjoy all the lavishness life has to offer, all year round. Let’s take a trip to the Margaret River.

My latest ordeal I've undergone in the name of investigative journalism was to grab two of my mates and go along on one of these new-fangled Winger dates with three charming ladies. Tough gig, right?

Everybody, stop what you're doing and pay attention!

As the weather starts to warm up, there’s simply no excuse for staying indoors. With lively music festivals, intimate gigs, live street art, and more there’s events a plenty of things to do this weekend in Sydney. So get to it!  

Is This The Best Waterfront Restaurant In Sydney?

We caught up with the globetrotting couple behind The Standard Store to talk new trends, wardrobe essentials and just whom we should be keeping an eye out for. Spoiler alert, these two are anything but your standard team.

Gone are the days of the mid-shop soggy sandwich or greasy pizza. Rejoice, Sydneysiders, because we’ve made a list of Sydney’s best food courts, and it’s filled with delicious goodies.

Wondering where to go when the day comes to a close, but the lights are not quite out? We’ve rounded up a selection of the best bars in Sydney for a happy hour drink to keep you… Well, happy.

Movies have the ability to make us laugh and cry. They’ve also given us the fear of being home alone, helped us to develop unhealthy desires for vampires, and made us want to wear pink on Wednesdays. The following movie scenes just make us hungry.

We may have started out as a home for convicts, but there are a million reasons why foreigners thinks Sydney is the capital of this nation – and we’ve narrowed it down to 25. 

We love a good community festival. This weekend, the Surry Hills Festival is on and it’s safe to say we’re pretty excited about the whole thing. Food, music, shopping AND art? We’re in.

We are about to help you find the Sydney bar that best suits your dating style. Go on, don't be shy.

We’ve searched far and wide for the fattest, fluffiest, most delicious pancakes Sydney can offer… That’s right, it’s time for a second helping!

With delicious food, beer, music, and parties going on, we can see why Oktoberfest starts well before October even begins. We find out where to party like ze Germans in Sydney this Oktoberfest.

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Because we’re lazy, and we love ice cream, news of a one-ingredient ice cream that’s not even bad for you is cause of much flipping out. AND you don’t even need an ice-cream maker to whip it up. So what is this miracle ice-cream ingredient?

Hello warm weather! Finally spring has sprung and we couldn’t be more pleased. To celebrate we’ve put together a stellar line up of weekend festivities to get you off the couch.

Light installations, workshops, performances and food! BEAMS Arts Festival has all this and more on offer at this Saturday – plan your night with our picks.

In honour of spring bringing its A-game, we’ve rounded up the best places to enjoy a Sunday long lunch in Sydney that will have you forgetting all about Monday’s looming presence. 

From the friendly folk at Orchard Street Dispensary comes a new café and elixir bar located just moments from Bondi Beach. Step inside an oasis of raw goodies, juice cleanses and organic teas.

We’re not afraid to confess our love for sweet treats and chocolate is no different. So we thought it would be fitting to create the ultimate list of the BEST chocolate shops in Sydney.

Apple cider vinegar has taken on a new life as the hot super-food on the scene, and its uses have gone well beyond greens topper. In fact, apple cider vinegar is so darn good for you it looks set to topple coconut oil from its perch.

Cute space, efficient staff and delicious coffee that is in your hand within a minute of ordering? Sign us up!

This weekend, join the epicenters of Sydney’s fashion and arts scene for discounts, freebies and style consultation opportunities. Here are our picks for Fashion In The Villages.

Two weeks ago we asked you for your picks of Sydney’s most exceptional baristas, waiters, and cocktail makers, and you let fly with hundreds of nominations. We've whittled it down to the top 20, now your vote will determine the winners!

You’ve chosen the outfit, you’ve got the heels, now all you need is the location. Luckily, here at The Urban List we’re more than happy to play concierge with our hit list of the best bars in Sydney for your first date.

A testament to its seaside location, at North Bondi Fish it’s all about the fresh seafood, glistening views and the alcohol-infused popsicles that are guaranteed to reel you in.

Whether you’re looking for comfort, warmth, style or just want to feel pretty when you sleep, we’ve compiled a list of where to buy sleepwear in Sydney. Happy snoozing!

Ah, another NYFW come and gone. Rihanna was a boss bitch. Miley got her cans out.

We get it. When you're hungry, you're hungry. And when that stomach is grumbling the last thing you want is to wait around for some decent food.

LOVER has revealed its highly anticipated second flagship store at Westfield Bondi Junction. Needless to say, get those purses ready!

Boy meets girl. Boy wants to impress girl. Don't worry, we're all over it. Here are a handful of locales in Sydney that hit just the right tone for a first date.

Expect plenty of sex appeal, fantastic outfits, high drama and raucous laughter when the Lavazza Italian Film Festival returns to Australian shores for its 15th outing at Palace Cinemas across the country this year.

Thursday is slowly ticking away, but it's not long until the weekend greets you with open arms and lots of smiles!

Because Sydney is no friend to the frugal, we've put together a list of our favourite cheap eats so you can eat well without breaking the bank.

50% smokehouse, 50% bar, 100% awesome. LP’s Quality Meats in Chippendale has been putting the hungry diners of Sydney into meat comas since it opened a few weeks ago. We check it out.

Utopia Goods offer gorgeous, hand-illustrated homewares and accessories that we think you’re going to like. Join us as we step inside their incredible Surry Hills HQ.

Loosen your belt buckles or get out your eating pants, Sydneysiders, there is a thing called the Lasagne Burger; we tried to fight its delicious temptations, and failed miserably. 

Equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth with a fresh orange peel, the Negroni is as refreshing as it is warming; and to celebrate its versatility, we’ve compiled a list of Sydney’s best Negronis. Cheers!

As the weather starts to warm up you’ll probably be spending a lot more time and money outdoors. Some of you may be thinking… How on earth am I going to afford all of my daily beauty products and maintain my social life?! Don’t worry, we got you.

What better way to while away a Sunday afternoon with good food, good drinks and good friends? Enter Long Lunch Sundays at Central, The Living Mall Sydney where you can while away a sunny afternoon in style.

We're about to tell you about the coolest thing since… well… EVER! We’re launching something new today and it’s going to Change. Your. Life. Introducing Winger Social – hands down, the best way to spruce up your social (or love) life!

Cold pressed juices are a real thing here in Sydney. And who are we to argue? They’re convenient, tasty and make you feel like you’re doing your body a favour. Find out where you can get your hands on the best cold pressed juices in Sydney.

Being the health conscious Sydneysiders that we are, one of our favourite things to do in Sydney is go for a run.

Chaco Bar is the newest addition to the ever-growing Japanese dining scene in Sydney.

Over the last few years, Crows Nest, the friendly north-of-the-bridge suburb, has seen a massive revamp with the establishment of some down right tasty eating and drinking venues, as well as some of Sydney's top design stores. With an empty stomach and drinks on our mind, we headed on over to check out what was happening in Crows Nest.

This week, Catalina Restaurant, Rose Bay celebrates their 20th birthday. Over the course of their 20 years, Catalina has seen their fair share of celebrities. We find out which 20 stars have been spotted at Catalina.

The liquid meal is here to stay. And whether you like yours fruity, green, or protein-packed, we've got a smoothie recipe that's perfect for you!

Here at The Urban List we’ve got the perfect way to bring in spring’s maiden weekend. With coffee festivals, warehouse sales, zombie proms, roller derbies, garden shows and a spring festival on the cards, there’s no excuse to hide indoors.

Not sure what to get Dad this year? He's notoriously bad at dropping hints, which often means he ends up with another photo mug or deck of cards. Oops!

While Sydney is seeing one of the wettest few months on record, we’ve got just the thing to transport you to Europe’s sunnier shores… We check out the CBD’s newest hot spot - Mordeo Bistro & Bar.

This month you can enjoy a variety of cooking classes, romantic frolics through the botanical gardens at dusk and food festivals. Check out some great foodie things to do in Sydney this September.

If you're anything like us, crossing the days off the calendar in anticipation for summer has become something of an obsession.

Vogue’s annual Fashion’s Night Out is on again! On Thursday 4 September, this one-night-only shopping extravaganza will see Sydney come alive to celebrate one of the greatest joys in life — shopping. Here are our picks for the evening.

It is finally spring and we can barely contain our excitement! And what better way to celebrate the warmer weather than by stocking up on this season's amazing produce?

It’s that time of year again, Urban Listers! We want to hear who’s the best of the best in Sydney. We're looking for the best baristas, waiters and cocktail makers and we need your help!

Spring into spring this September with some blossoming things to see and do! With lots of new places to work out and to eat out, September is going to be ah-mazing!

Local sunglasses designers, Local Supply send co-owner Sean Satha to talk with us about the tragedy of breaking sunnies that cost more than a week’s rent and their favourite local spots to hang out in Sydney.

Has Dad started dropping hints about Father’s Day (which, by the way, is Sunday 7th September)? Still scratching your head about what to do? Fear not! We’ve got a great list of things to do with Dad to make him feel pretty darn special.

You’ve got the fresh bread, the juicy fillings and the flavoursome spreads. The only thing missing is the meat… Or is it? These vegetarian sandwiches are so delicious meat lovers won’t even notice that their poultry is still walking around the farm.

A veteran on Sydney’s breakfast scene, Bill Granger will be opening his third outpost in the bustling streets of Bondi. Hotcakes and corn fritters await!

Sometimes all you want to do is close your eyes, let the music take control and just sing, sing, sing. We’ve found the best karaoke bars in Sydney to really belt out a tune (outside of your shower and car).

From theatre to music and even circus, the 2014 Sydney Fringe Festival offers something for everyone’s inner performer. Get ready to add this to your list of cultural things to do in Sydney. Here are our picks for the 2014 Sydney Fringe Festival.

Today we’re making big declarations of love. Today we’re talking burgers. We asked our Urban List editors for their picks of the best burgers in Australia. Here’s our list.

Stumped for ideas on how to spend the last weekend of winter? We’ve got you covered! From Caribbean themed nights to Chinatown markets and even a vintage Fifties Fair, this weekend has something in store for all cultural enthusiasts.

Carnivores, assemble! Lovers of all things cow will not be disappointed with this Sydney steakhouse. Up there with some of the best restaurants in Sydney's north, Mumu Grill brings together a wonderful (and meaty) fusion of Spanish and modern Australian flavours.

There’s so much more to Bondi than ridiculously good looking people, sand and surf. Join us as we eat and drink our way through the bustling neighbourhood, and bring you its best-kept dining secrets.

Ripping a hair follicle from its root is never high on anyone’s ‘best fun ever’ list, but some beauty salons in Sydney manage to make getting a wax a relatively pleasant affair. We endure many a wax to find Sydney’s best waxes. You’re welcome.

Sydney certainly isn’t lacking when it comes to breathtaking views (yay, us!). We love a good cocktail, but we like one even better with a view. Not just for tourists, we’ve found some of the best bars in Sydney that have delectable drinks and spectacular views. 

Camel's milk comes with the required media hype and health benefits to fit the super-food bill (Hard to find? Check. Vaguely repugnant? Yep! Formerly the staple of a nomadic people? You bet your ass.).

No winter is complete without our good friend hot chocolate. Like a hug in a mug, we’re huge fans of this warming treat and have gone through the sugar highs and lows to find you the best hot chocolates in Sydney. Enjoy!

Nestled in Darlinghurst’s bustling dining precinct, this sleek wine bar moonlights as a humble café, serving up delicious coffee, breakfast cocktails and one of the prettiest courtyards in town. We think you should check it out.

Say bonjour to Café de France – a gorgeous little restaurant that is the closest thing to France this side of a 24 hour plane ride. We say oui!

We love an excuse to go out for dinner. And with pub specials like these, we have an excuse for every day of the week! We’ve compiled a list of some of Sydney’s best pubs and hotels that serve up a killer of a feed for a margin of the price. Winner!

Taking your pampered pooch on a morning stroll and picking up some breakfast on the way can be a little difficult at times. So we’ve found some dog friendly cafes that serve delicious breakfasts as well as a healthy dose of dog pats. Check them out!

Buying exercise gear doesn’t really count as shopping, right? We don’t believe it does, which is why we’re particularly excited about the launch of Fivemore in Paddington. Give us all the yoga gear!

From great foodie finds to beautiful scenery and wine dens, here are the best things to do in Sydney when the folks come to town.

As the warm weather begins to set in and we start to reveal more skin, besides being a terrifying thought for many of us, it also means a complete beauty overhaul. Here’s our pick of must-have products to keep you looking gorgeous all season long.

Take your sleeping aesthetic to a higher echelon with our pick of the most fabulous Aussie linen and sheet suppliers. Behold, the best bed linen doing the rounds of the coolest boudoirs in town.

It’s time to brave the wet weather this weekend as Sydney is putting on a range of awesome events. With rooftop BBQs, acoustic gigs, an Aussie banquet, musical comedians and a colour run, there’s no excuse to hide at home.

The newest addition to the Merivale portfolio, Coogee Pavilion’s prime beachfront location is set to be this summer’s hot spot. We say hello to one of Sydney’s best new bars/restaurants/hang-out joints. Seriously, it’s got it all.

While banana bread may not be the most on trend of foods, it’s still one of our all-time favourites. Chase away the afternoon blues and tuck into some of Sydney’s best banana bread finds right here.

As a popular dairy-free alternative to milk, almond milk is a great way to go. You can make your own, buy it at health-food stores or order it in your morning latte at many Sydney cafes. Get your almond milk here, people!

Joining the ranks of Sydney’s best small bars, The Crow Bar is bringing delectable tapas, cocktails and boutique wine to the people of Crows Nest.

With seemingly endless, honey-dipped limbs, swooshy hair that could stop traffic and a wardrobe that would make any fashion-loving woman cry, Elle Ferguson would be pretty easy to hate.

Hailing from Vietnam, the banh mi continues to grow in popularity and we can see why. We check out some of best banh mi Sydney has to offer.

Sweet tooths, rejoice! Black Velvet Sydney has opened its doors to dessert heaven. With bite-sized cupcakes, handmade chocolates, and more creamy frosting than you’ve ever dreamed of, this is our idea of a good time!

It’s time to get your best shopping shoes on and load up the credit card because The Intersection, Paddington is offering up to 20% off all of your favourite boutique designers. Read on for the details.

Inspired by the Japanese izakaya, Cho Cho San in Potts Point brings us good food, good drinks, and good times. We check out this new Sydney Japanese restaurant to see what the fuss is all about.

Taking over the spot where The Dip once flipped burgers, Jonkanoo Caribbean Canteen brings a little bit of island spice to Liverpool Street’s Goodgod Small Club.

We love little tarts and chocolate croissants, but sometimes we want something big. Today we bring you Sydney’s best big breakfasts. With huge meals like these, your belly rumbles will be deliciously silenced.

You’re hungry and you’re on the hunt for a primal feed. Eating paleo can be difficult during the day, but when the sun goes down, the choices become few and far between. Alison Sims of Paleo Foodies, finds Sydney’s best paleo dinners in Sydney.

Food fanatics and design buffs are already well aware of Cook Republic's Sneh Roy. The winner of Best Australian Blog 2013, Best Lifestyle Blog 2013 and author of the beautiful cookbook Tasty Express, Sneh is a force to be reckoned with.

The brand new C&M store has opened at The Intersection and we couldn’t be more excited!

Nestled in one of the finest wine regions of the world, the Barossa’s vine draped rolling hills and endless skylines provide the quintessential adult getaway. Read on to discover our Barossa bucket list.

With late night discos, awesome sales, hot new gallery openings and one epic tea festival, you've got no excuse to stay at home this weekend.

Eating out and eating raw don’t often go hand in hand, especially when it comes to dessert. Here at The Urban List, we’ve searched high and low to find the best raw desserts in Sydney so you can have your (raw) cake and eat it too.

We’re HUGE fans of hot dogs here at The Urban List. We know many of you Urban Listers feel the same way, so we’ve put together a list of some of Sydney’s best hot dogs. Hot diggity dog!

The humble cheesecake has evolved over the centuries and rightly found its place on menus and in bellies around the world. From supermarket freezers to gourmet patisseries, we’ve scoured Sydney to find Sydney’s best cheesecakes.

As the days get longer, sunnier and generally happier, we’re in dire need of a fresh new wardrobe! You too? We thought so. To help you on your merry way we’ve handpicked our top fashion essentials for Spring.

Nestled amongst the hustle and bustle of North Sydney's business district, surrounded by fast food chains and run-of-the-mill takeaway joints, The Northside Bunker is a breath of fresh air and is our pick for one of Sydney's best new cafés and wine bars.

Bridge St Garage joins Sydney's new wave of American-style bars and restaurants and we're licking our lips in delight!

DJ, fashion designer, Instagram queen, and all-round fun person, GG Magree lets us in on her favourite things to do in Sydney.

The huge number of fantastic restaurants, bars and boutiques opening in Manly has turned this gorgeous beachside suburb into a must-visit destination for Sydneysiders living on “the other side” of the bridge. Here’s where to head out in Manly.

Watch out Sydney, brekky eggs have been given a facelift. Move over scrambled, poached and sunny side up, we now want them baked! Check out our list of Sydney’s best baked eggs.

Tired of the usual inner west café scene and want to try something new? Of course you do! Well, you’re in luck because we’ve been sussing out the best cafes in and around Sydney’s west and have lined up some goodies for you.

From highfalutin ingredients to your prosaic burrito, hatted establishments to a roving canteen truck, we’ve gleaned a crop of twenty dinners for $20 or less.

It might seem a tall order but keeping a good level of raw food through winter is important. Here's how to stay raw-some, plus a delicious recipe for a raw Chocolate Caramel Mousse Cake!

Who doesn’t love a good pizza? And the pizzas at Napoli Nel Cuore are better than just good — they may just be one of Sydney’s best pizzas. 

If the thought of digesting yet another food trend is enough to make you roll your eyes and turn back to your cheeseburger, you may be sceptical when we say this one is legit', but hear us out. Unlike wheatgrass, kale, and camel's milk (seriously?), this new food trend is undeniably delish, and is responsible for some of our favourite foods, like beer, bread, pickles, and cheese.  

Food, wine and charity are the themes for this weekend, and we're going on a mission to conquer them all.

Love Dem Apples, of Bondi and Glebe Markets fame, have opened up shop on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills, selling a range of decadent caramel apples. With flavours like Apple Pie, Cherry Ripe, and Oreo, they’re bringing the humble apple to a whole new level.

Let’s face it, living life on a student budget leaves little room to splash around cash eating out. Never fear, we here at The Urban List have been there and done that, so we’ve put together a little list of the best cheap eats for students.

We’ve scoped out the best 50 desserts in Sydney to curb your sweet tooth any time of day. 

Looking good is easy. When you've made time for a blow dry, had your eyebrows waxed, and put aside an hour in the morning to make sure your eyeliner's symmetrical, that is. 

How about a spot of black pudding, kataifi, kicharis or sobrasada alongside your morning espresso to kick start the day? Here are 25 weird and wacky breakfasts you ought to try in Sydney.

Here at The Urban List, we know that getting up at the crack of dawn or working out into the evening hours can be a bit of a pain. We’ve rounded up a list of lunchtime workouts so you can have your mornings and evenings back. You’re welcome.

We turned the tables and asked you, our very hungry readers, which are your must-eat meals in Sydney. And you let us have it! Hundreds of you voted for your favourite Sydney breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes.

Bringing a slice of New York City to the streets of Surry Hills, Brooklyn Social offers delicious cocktails, American-style fast food and a jukebox playing tunes till late.

Folks, we can see the light at the end of this long, wintery tunnel, but, until we get there, let's enjoy the best of what Sydney has to offer this month.

Winter is an excuse to eat, drink, and shop yourself silly, so get on out and discover the best that our glistening city has to offer. Here’s a list of what’s new if you’re on the lookout for things to do in Sydney this month!

While martinis, cosmopolitans, and margaritas remain stalwarts in our cultural lexicon, plenty of Sydney bars and eateries have ventured into unusual territory with creative (and occasionally baffling) cocktail medleys. Here are our picks of the best cocktails in Sydney that you haven’t tried yet.

From Thursday morning to Sunday night, we've got a jam-packed weekend planned that involves no TV marathons, sleep-ins, or boring stuff.

Brrr, it’s cold outside. To keep your winter engine running, here are the best foods for winter wellness, as chosen by some of our fave health gurus.

In its fourth year, Sydney Craft Beer week is set to be bigger and better than ever, with over 40 of Sydney’s top venues and more than 100 events celebrating their beloved brews. Here are our top picks to hit up at Sydney Craft Beer Week 2014.  

Word has spread that online brand, Molten Store, a favourite here at The Urban List, has a temporary new home in Bondi Beach.

Where are you eating tonight? To help you on your culinary quest, we’ve curated the ultimate A-Z guide to the best dinners at some of the best restaurants in Sydney.

For those looking for their midday burger fix, there’s no need to panic. The famed Mary’s of Newtown is bringing its delectable offerings to the CBD, and we’re already licking our lips in anticipation of the newest addition to Sydney’s best burger list.

From hearty Italian banquets, to a yoga-inspired fiesta and a delectable pinot tasting, here are our picks of the best Sydney food events to book in August.

For the Neanderthal in all of us, ribs are beloved as much for their taste as for the fact that they allow us to embrace inappropriate table manners and revel in primal foodie heaven. We’ve tracked down the best ribs in Sydney.

As new watering holes continue to open their doors in Sydney’s CBD, we welcome the latest resident, Mr Tipply’s—a friendly Sydney bar serving up good food, decently priced cocktails, and plenty of charm.

There’s nothing like a glass of mulled wine to warm your insides and put the rose back in your cheeks.  Here are the best bars in Sydney find mulled wine this winter.

There's something magic about a winter escape. Read on to discover our can’t-miss Hobart sights, sounds and gourmet delights, whether you're there for a week or just the weekend.

You're probably getting a little bit jealous of all the people plastering Facebook and Instagram with their smiley holiday snaps from warmer climes. To combat the FOMO and find a mini getaway from the work week, we've collated the best of Sydney's go-to events to take the edge off not sunbathing in Barbados. Find some magnificent new jeans or discover your hip hop potential, whatever floats your boat, there's something for you!

Forget the deodorant shower. These are the music festival beauty essentials that will see you through the weekend like a totally fine trooper, minus the flower crown.

The hub of Sydney’s ever-evolving dining scene, Darlinghurst is brimming with contemporary restaurants (spanning all corners of the globe), intimate wine bars, and plenty of places to get loose. We present our top picks of where to drink and dine Darlingh

Dahhhlings, if nothing sounds better than some tea and finger sandwiches (and champagne and cake!), look no further—we’re bringing you our picks for the best high tea in Sydney.

Our friends over at Bootleg Bar + Italian Food have just finished revolutionising their already awesome Pott’s Point dining space into an even more exciting concept. Introducing… Bootleg Meatballs!

Whilst we’re taking cover from the cold, there are a slew of new super hot beauty treatments on the boil. Here’s the wrap up of the most mind-bending beauty for you to try in-salon and at home.

You might have guessed it, but Australian online fashion store, My Chameleon’s owner and director, Giselle Farhat, has serious style. We caught up with Giselle to find out what’s popping up online and garner her top wardrobe essentials.

In only good news for Sydney foodies, Neil Perry and the Rockpool Group have announced they’ll be opening a dedicated burger joint. Keep your eyes and taste buds peeled.

It seems we may have underestimated just how much you love a good bargain (especially when it comes to delicious food!). So, to help you cut through the masses we’ve put together round two of the best cheap eats in Sydney for every day of the week.

Vegetarians avert your eyes, because today we are going to rip into a meaty list—Sydney’s best steaks.

Extensive wine lists, multitudes of local beers, and audacious cocktails are nothing without a little snack to accompany them. Luckily, we’ve found the best bar snacks in Sydney that go beyond a bowl of peanuts.