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The Royal Hotel Paddington is hosting a laneway party this Anzac Day! Expect the biggest 2 Up Arena in the East, classic Aussie tunes, an outdoor bar plus more from 9am.

Woollahra institution Buzo has relaunched as Jersey Rd. Bistro and we couldn’t be more excited.

Consider your after work drinks sorted thanks to the arrival of Bar Odessa on Pitt Street.

For all things fruity and fantastic, you’ll want to check out My Fruitologist (no, not mine personally) located in Sydney’s Rozelle. My Fruitologist is a greengrocer serving up your fave smoothies (trust us), juices, poke bowls, acai bowls and salads. Yep, there is basically everything you need to achieve peak #healthgoals. 

Having recently taken over a warehouse on McCauley Street in Alexandria, Bar No. 5 offers simple and uncomplicated fare, with a strong focus on seasonality. The space is light-filled, unpretentious and welcoming, so it may just become your new local. 

Mastering the art of toasties and coffee (Monday morning dream team), the team behind House Specialty Coffee have made themselves more than comfortable at their new King St digs. This place is open for all main meals and specialize in a little bit of everything.  

Vegans of the west will be happy to hear that the—until recently—Eastside (and Inner Westside) burger joint is headed to Parra. This is the place to take your meat-loving friends if you want to trick them, because while the menu describes the ‘meat’ as plant-based throughout, it is very much vegan. Our top pick is the classic cheeseburger, made with plant-based beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, tomato relish and mustard aioli. 

Sushi Tei has been a staple in the Sydney sushi scene since the 1980’s, so it’s safe to say that a trip to this sushi train restaurant is basically a no-brainer. The house specialties are impressive, like the hotate miso yayo roll of seared scallops on a savoury parcel of fresh avo and rice with a burst of special miso mayonnaise, and the salmon wafu carpaccio, which involves delicate slices of raw salmon finished with pops of ginger and chilli. 

There's no such thing as too much sashimi, which is why we couldn't be more excited about the arrival of Kenny Rens on Queen Street in Woollahra. The trendy new Japanese eatery features a sashimi bar and robata grill, so you can stuff yourself silly with only the freshest raw fish every night of the week.

Forget muscle beach and crossfit, the biggest-ever bouldering gym in the South Hemisphere has opened in Sydney and it’s #fitnessgoals.

As seems to be the road quite frequently travelled by hot chefs in Sydney, chef Luke Mangan has opened up his first of five organic burger joints Australia wide, the first launching in Sydney's Chifley Square food court. Mangan, who leads the team at Hilton’s glass Brasserie, has an extensive list under his belt, managing 19 restaurants across five countries, as well as the food offering for Virgin Australia’s Business Class and P&L Cruise Ships. 

Sitting pretty in one of the best spots at Barangaroo, you’ll find the super slick 12-Micron. Boasting views over Sydney harbour, this 230-seater restaurant, late-night dessert kitchen, and luxe bar is unlike any other.

Hidden in a car park in Parramatta, Uncle Kurt’s brings to the West the one thing it’s been missing. A secret bar (duh).

Napoli Nel Cuore on Oxford Street is about as Italian as you can get in Sydney.

In the time of outrageous doughnut burgers and pimped reubens, the classic sambo has been forgotten (for anyone over the age of 10, that is), which is why Maurice Terzini and Monty Kolundrovic are bringing it back. Specifically, they’ve set up Proper Sandwiches at The Dolphin—a sandwich shop that’s keeping it real. 

It’s no secret that we love a good rooftop bar, especially when it helps us combine a little bit of sightseeing, with sitting on our bums and sipping cocktails. Well, No.1 William is one of those kinds of places, sitting on level 4 of the iconic Australian Museum, this 180-seat restaurant boast floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor terrace that overlooks Hyde park and Sydney Harbour.

If the line of excited and hungry faces queuing outside the always-teeming Italian Bowl every single night isn’t convincing enough to join the line, then one glimpse at food coming over the pass will. Here, they’re serving up monster sized bowls of creamy carbonara loaded with crunchy bacon bits and topped with parmesan cheese, and equally generous portions of spaghetti bathed in rich Bolognese sauce, and finished with fresh basil surely will be.

If there's one thing Sydney needs more of, it's wine bars, which is why we're beyond thrilled about the arrival of Can Cava Pintxos & Wine at Bondi.

Andy Bowdy’s new pastry store in Enmore promises to deliver some pretty exciting flavour combinations to all of their eagerly awaiting customers. With a motto of “fry the dry and lubricate the cake!!”, Andy Bowdy Pastries sell cakes oozing cream and delicately decorated with flowers and meringues with many layers of deliciousness in between.

Just when you thought life couldn’t get much better, Mug Life x On It burgers have joined forces and opened a brand new doughnut and burger dreamland in Potts Point. 

Irish food without the stodge is what you can expect when you visit Redfern’s newest restaurant—34bia. Owners, Adam Davis and Brendan Nolan, are Irish themselves and definitely know their way around a black pudding and Guinness, creating a menu that’ll keep you warm all winter long.

There’s no better combo than a good coffee and chat, and no better place to do it than at Social Brew Café in Pyrmont.

We hate to say we told you so but we told you floating was going to take off and it’s done just that – straight into Darlinghurst with the arrival of Sydney Float Centre on Riley Street.

The only thing more impressive than an row of seemingly endless gelato options, is an endless selection of vegan gelato. That’s why lines of hungry humans (vegans and non-vegans alike) que out of Gelato Blue in Newtown on the daily. The owners of Gelato Blue have listened to your cries for dairy-less options, and have adapted their family recipes by substituting regular old cow’s milk with coconut, without compromising the out of this world flavours. We’re looking at you carrot cake gelato.

Sydney has welcomed its newest and cutest Japanese joint, Konakara, sitting tight on the corner of Fitzroy Street in Surry Hills. Konakara specialises in simple Japanese food done well, and it’s the  perfect spot for a quick lunchtime bite or cosy date night meal.

Australian icon Neil Perry’s Burger Project is openingup in Parramatta’s restaurant district on Friday 10 March. Have all your sustainable, hormone and antiobiotic-free burger cravings met by the beef sourced from Cape Grim in Tasmania. Sandwiched between Breadtop buns, the hand-minced chuck and brisket comes with classic fillings like pickles, cheese, and slow-cooked beetroot, but also cheffy surprises like rose mayonnaise.

Vintage threads without the massive price tag exists. Whether you’ve been searching for that perfect Persian princess dress (we know you), or a killer new (to you) denim jacket with a story, The Sleeveless Society has done all of the hard work, sifting through the chaos that is second-hand fashion, and have plucked out the good stuff for us. Driven by their passion for one-off statements, the Waverly treasure has hopped on the pre-loved bandwagon, and it’s all available online too, so you don’t even need to leave the house to spend up a storm.

Nahji Chu (of former Miss Chu glory), is undertaking a new pursuit, and boi oh boi we couldn’t be more excited. Cha Li Boi, is revamping yum cha in allll the right ways. But what’s wrong with the current Chinese-styled brunch, you ask? For Chu, this question would probably be answered with ‘It’s outdated’. Which is why she and her team are throwing a spanner in the wok’s (see what we did there?).

The newest kids on the Surry Hills coffee block, Saltie is serving up burgers, brews, bowls and a pretty great crushed avo on toast. Their beans are by Gabriel coffee, which is always a winner in our books, and their crushed avo is served on sourdough with a tahini crema, sesame a wedge of lemon and we recommend you add a poached egg, crispy kale, or both. If you think more is more (join the club), then order the egg in a hole, which is a baked brioche, stuffed with egg, cheese and optional ham.

Meat eaters gather round—there's a new smokehouse in town and you can find it at the Potts Point Hotel.

Let’s face it, giant bowls of vegan pho and tofu stir-fries from Golden Lotus in Sydney’s Newtown are all that we crave when it’s cold out, or when we just need a warm hug from the inside. You better get in early, because Golden Lotus is often packed out, which is to be expected when vegetarian fried dumplings and vegan fish (whaaaaat!) is on the menu.

Little Miss Collins is the newest café to join the always-growing Parramatta café scene and this is one place you need to add to your go-to Parramatta cafe hit list ASAP. All seating is outdoors so you sitting in the sunshine while vibing the farm themed café (they even have a chicken coop!) is not only encouraged, but literally mandatory. 

If you’re a fan of sweet (and downright strange) desserts, Dessert Kitchen is about to become your go-to. We mean it when we say they have everything your sweet tooth could possible want. There are classic parfaits filled with cocoa crisps, crushed Oreo and chocolate pearls, to pistachio crust and corn flakes; and sundaes that are a little more out there. Exhibit A is the dancing queen, with a base of milk pudding layered with mini rice balls and red beans, topped with green tea ice cream. 

With its mix of urban and traditional influences, Turkish cuisine doesn't come more authentic than at Balmain's Efendy Restaurant. With a menu inspired by emerging foodie trends from Istanbul, this is one to BYO stretchy pants. Serving an award-winning Turkish breakfast, lunch and dinner alongside an extensive wine list, you're in for a whole lot of Turkish deliciousness. Using local and sustainable produce, this is the kind of place that's perfect for sharesies.

In case the name doesn’t give it away—Harry’s Singapore Chilli Crab is a Haymarket fave who serves some of the most hottest crab in Sydney. They’re known for their Singapore Chilli Crab, which comes slathered in a thick and spicy sauce and it is serious business. 

Located in Sydney’s waterside suburb of Vaucluse, The Neilsen is all about water views and fine dining. The restaurant is serving up contemporary Australian-Italian dishes, with fresh seafood and a surprising variety of incredible vegan and vegetarian menu options. That got your attention didn’t it? 

Located in the heart of Double Bay’s luxe dining district, Little Jean has a menu filled with delicious share plates (because sharing is caring), with each dish made from fresh and locally sourced market produce. Whether you’re a serious brunch enthusiast (aren’t we all?), a casual late luncher or simply want to settle in for a vino with your friends, Little Jean’s modern, seasonal menu and curated wine list has got you covered.

Finally, Chicago deep dish has landed in Sydney. Between us, we couldn’t be more excited that we only have to travel to Darlinghurst for a sweet, cheesy slice of pie. Executive Chef Cy Gwynne (formerly of Longrain and Café Sydney) is backing up the deep dish with pasta, antipasto, arancini balls, cannoli and gelato. So yeah, this feast will be epic!

Providing Marrickville with an artisian pastry selection and freshly baked sourdough by day and home made pasta by night is Two Chaps.

After a few years on the Sydney food market scene, Belly Bao settled into a permanent home at Goodgod Small Club, feeding hungry drinkers and trivia enthusiasts alike. But just like that, they've moved onto bigger and better things, opening a standalone store smack bang in the centre of King Street.

The Farm Wholefoods (aka one of our fave health spots in Sydney) has #blessed us with a third location (hint, hint Cammeray) and we couldn’t be more excited! 

Happiness is the smell of freshly baked bread in the morning and Infinity Bakery is the perfect place for your daily dose. Originally based in Darlinghurst, this bakery is now branching out into it’s neighbouring suburb Paddington, donning modest and rustic interiors that match their simple menu of house made goods.

Hold up future house hunters! We’ve found smashed avo so good you’ll abandon those property dreams and we're telling you now, you need to get your laughing gear around it, STAT.

If you’re a fellow laksa-lover (aren’t we all?) then listen up because Hawker has arrived in CBD and it's going to be the talk of the town. From the creators of Mamak (one of our faves), this Chinese-Malay foodie mecca is well worth the hype and one queue we won't say no to.

If tender and succulent are two words that make you drool, Macelleria in Newtown was made for you. Italiano for “butcher shop”, this steak house is otherwise known as meat heaven, offering everything a carnivore could ever dream of, from skewers and sausages to kebabs and steak.

If you're looking for a dose of healthiness that's actually tasty, you need to get yourself to Poku STAT.

Nutie Donuts have been making the rounds on the farmers market and food truck festival scene for a while in Sydney and now, Balmain locals (and anyone that will travel for doughnuts—all of you) will have a brick and mortar store to visit daily. The best part is that Nutie bakes with only the highest quality gluten free ingredients and they also have dairy free and vegan options, so anyone with intolerances will leave, full, happy and on an extreme sugar high.

Sydney has a new French bakery and we for one are damn well excited.

Beer. Dumplings. Repeat. Beer. Dumplings. Repeat. You remember the hype from back in November—Redfern’s Happy D’s has finally landed, bringing with it the ultimate combination. 

Little Lion is fresh on the Western Sydney scene and has fast become popular among locals. Open for breakfast and lunch, Little Lion’s menu is stocked with Modern Mediterranean flavours and is perfect for your weekend brunch fix.

Another insanely Instagrammable café has graced the Lower North Shore of Sydney, with Castlecrag’s latest eatery, Back & Forth—a haven for health food lovers and brunch addicts alike. They have all kinds of bowls from deconstructed acai bowl that is the excuse you’ve been looking for to eat ice cream for breakfast—scoops of acai ‘nicecream’ are placed on a pretty blue plate, covered by RAWnola and topped fresh fruit. 

Inspired by the New Orleans, NOLA Smokehouse & Bar serves top-cut meats cooked to perfection with southern-style roasting. Think dry aged beef brisket, smoked and pulled pork shoulder and spit roasted lamb served with simple slaw or BBQ spiced garlic corn on the side. To perfect your Friday night, NOLA has a strong drink menu to match, including a wide selection of American whisky, wines and cocktails (we’ve got our eye on the Ramos gin fizz).

All your beer dreams are about to come true thanks to the arrival of Endeavour Tap Rooms at The Rocks.

The Balmain café scene just got a whole lot cooler, with it’s newest addition to Darling Street—Mr. and it doesn’t disappoint. They’ll appease your inner coffee-craving monster (hey, no judgement) with Will & Co. coffee beans that are roasted on-site, and they’ve got a short but sweet menu to match. Mr. also serves up their refreshing alcoholic beverages from 10am, if you’re after a different kind of pick-me-up with your brekky (again, no judgement).

This cute little kitchen brings homemade country-style dishes to the city, with a modern twist on flavour combinations. Their avocado definitely isn’t boring, topped with pickled ginger, honey and toasted sesame, plus their piklets, which are paired with orange syrup, toasted coconut, Turkish delight, candied ginger and natural yoghurt. See, we said they were twisting things up. 

From the masterminds behind Left of Field in Rhodes comes Paperboy, its new sister cafe in nearby Concord. Serving all day brekkie (YES), coffee by Single O, and a menu bursting with creative twists on classic breakfast dishes, this is the place to go if you’re after a solid feed. 

Sydney knows good Italian, which is why we’re beyond excited about the opening of Sotto Sopra at Palm Beach.

Pyrmont Café, Mug Life, is a 90’s-themed café complete with Tupac mural and basketball hoop—and doughnuts are their thing. You’ll be have you going there for more than just coffee and, to be honest, coffee is that last thing we want when Dr Doughnuts and specialty milkshakes are on the menu.

Oh how Leagues Clubs have changed—the Wests Ashfield Club has launched The Garden, a casual eatery that sources some of Australia’s best local produce. 

Hanging out at the base of the Blue Mountains in Glenbrook is Vincent Diner, the local go-to for a killer brunch with your BFFs, a chilled out date night or dinner with, well, your BBFs. The family-run business serves up the best poached eggs in town (honestly) with the obligatory avo on sourdough. Because would it even be brunch without it? No, the answer is no.