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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. 

Waverley Street in Bondi Junction just got a whole lot cooler with the arrival of Roomie Café.

A staple on Bondi Road, The Rum Diaries has recently come back to the Eastside scene, and they’ve brought their 90-strong rum list with them. This is the place to head for a quiet drink with your mates, a not-so-quiet drinks with your mates and a modern Australian-style dinner that showcases the best Australian produce on offer.

Dumplings are good. But dumplings served with cocktails are even better (let’s be real), which is why Fei Jai Next Door is putting Cantonese cuisine on the map. Located in Potts Point, this little spot is ideal for letting the good times (spring) roll. 

With more to like than just their good looks (and smells), Bondi Wash will have you smelling and feeling great with their non-toxic, biodegradable and plant-based products. We love to support local, and so do these guys, using ingredients sourced from the best Australian suppliers (Tasmanian pepper, Sydney peppermint and lemon tea tree all feature). Their home, body, lifestyle and dog ranges (yes, pups are included), mean there’s something for everyone and every occasion. Is there anything these guys haven't got right? We don't think so.

Eastwood just scored a brand new dessert bar and literally, their cuter-than-cute cloud shaped white chocolate mousse cake is almost too much to handle. Everything has been designed to be completely ‘grammable (as you may have gathered from the cutie we mentioned earlier), but their glass cabinet is filled with desserts that combine delicious classics like a humble layer cake with matcha, or the mousse cake (known as the Yellow Stage), which is filled with pineapple and yuzu.

Comfort food is constantly giving us life and we literally cannot think of a better way to spend a Friday night (any night, TBH) than with an enormous bowl of handmade bucatini topped with generous helpings of melt-in-your-mouth pork and just the right amount of rich tomato sauce with a hint of chilli. That’s exactly what you can expect from Kindred, the pasta mecca that’s tucked inside a corner terrace in Darlington.

Sydney is fast becoming a city of rooftop bars, and we sure as hell aren’t complaining. The latest luxe addition to our city skyline is Zephyr, atop the Hyatt Regency in Sydney’s CBD.

Osaka Trading Co. is Sydney's latest modern Japanese restaurant and it's recently opened in the hottest foodie precinct of the year, the Tramsheds Harold Park.

Long live bread at Dust, Tramsheds’ only bakery meets pizzeria meets mill. From pizza and cake to pastry and scrolls… you name a bread-like creation and they’ve probably got it.

We’re suckers for a hidden bar, mainly because we really like to be the first ones to know everything about Sydney, and Fonz-themed bar, Fonzarellis is exactly that. It’s the kind of that that you’ve probably walked past every single day while trudging up Foveaux Street on your way to work. Keep an eye out for the neon blue sign next time you walk by and you’ll wonder how you’ve missed it so many times (probably because you’ve been too busy running for the train). 

Aaaaa-asahi… aka a sigh of relief in knowing that we may have just uncovered the most authentic yakitori to have ever hit town. If you find yourself at Yakitori Jin in Haberfield, you’ll immediately feel yourself being transported away from those Monday night blues or Wednesday hump day feels to the oh-so addictive flavours of Osaka.

Venture towards the slightly quieter end of Newtown and you’ll stumble across 212 Blu on Australia Street. With a totally chilled vibes and god damn delicious food and drinks, it’s the kind of place you’ll want to seat yourself all day and gorge on everything.

Your bellies are in for a treat because Nathan’s Famous are finallllllly here. The American chain has moved into Parramatta and we're telling you now, they're addictive!

For the creative amongst us, Petal Post delivers a box of long lasting blooms straight to your doorstep, and they’re just waiting to be whipped up into a totally instaworthy floral arrangement. Perfect for those times when you want to send just a little something, or an everyday I’ve got my life together bouquet, these boxes start at $45, including delivery. And if you’re not as florally focused as some, never fear because the Petal Post team include a floral arranging guide in every box. Make sure to order the night before because these bad boys are picked straight from the market the morning of delivery. Talk about some sweeeeeet petal service.

A takeaway shop dedicated solely to chicken is bound to be a bloody good time. Pair it with the fact that it’s by the Merivale guys and you’ll find yourself in succulent poultry heaven.

Uncle Tetsu’s Angel Garden is the newest dessert café to set up camp in Sydney and yes, there will be delicious, Japanese-style cheesecake. Since Uncle Tetsu opened it’s first take away cheesecake shop in Sydney late last year—to hoards of people—you’ve all gone a little bit mental for it. Well, now there’s a new kid in town and here, you’ll be able to settle in with your dessert and stay a little while. It's conveniently located downstairs from the original shop on George street, so run—don't walk—here.

With the weather coming in hot (classic Sydney), your next Sunday session needs to happen at the 4 Pines Public House Newport. The 4 Pines team introduce three of their newest flavours at this beachside venue: Vlad, King Dong and Jean Claude Van Lambic. All of the new flavours will sit alongside their signature craft beer. For those who are a little less keen on beer, don’t worry they have something for you too, with a selection of cocktails and ciders on the menu as well. A good beer can be judged in one delicious sip—but it’s better to have the whole thing, just to be sure.

Anyone who says the poke bowl trend is so 2016 is wrong, because we're telling you now, they are taking over.

From the team that brought you the oh-so-fabulous Ester, Bar Ester (which is currently unnamed) will be part of a boutique hotel on Commonwealth Street in Surry Hills. 

Calling all sweet-tooths! You can now #treatyoself totally guilt free with as many raw cakes, cupcakes and truffles from Little Raw Co as you can handle.

Before starting up the go-to Singaporean restaurant in Kensington Street, head chef Alex Lee had dabbled in Neutral Bay’s Ginger and Spice and Temasek in Parramatta. Now, a staple in the Kensington Street kitchen, Alex Lee Kitchen is famous for its Chatterbox Chicken Rice, and the Katong Laska Noodle. 

Kitchen by Mike is finally returning to Sydney and single-handedly making sure that we no longer have to order terrible, overpriced food at the airport. Set to launch in February 2017, Kitchen by Mike will be serving up healthy, hearty and delicious food and as you’d expect from Mike, the menu will be changing constantly according to what’s in season. If you’re one of those people who always plans to pack food for a flight and then never does (guilty), then you’re in luck, because you’ll also be able to pick up a made to order, packed lunch to go.

Sophisticated and elegant, Aristotles in Neutral Bay is date night goals. This Sydney restaurant is dishing up subtle flavours paired with clever cocktails, both of which are guaranteed to take your dining game up a tasty notch or two. 

The Cork & Chroma paint and sip studio has opened in Surry Hills, following three years of crazy success at their flagship studio in Brisbane. We’re pretty glad they’ve come to town and you should be too. These guys run guided painting sessions, where you are encouraged to bring all of your mates and a bottle of wine (it’s BYO) to sip as you paint. We know, it’s pure genius.   

Celebrated Sicilian Chef, Lino Sauro, is moving into Kensington Street with his newest restaurant, Olio. He’s spent the last 10 years in Singapore, heading up the kitchen at Gattapardo, and now it’s Sydney’s turn and oh boy, you should definitely have your stretchy clothing at the ready.

Some may argue that adulting is managing to make it through an entire day without a disco nap, but not the guys over at The Indigo Project. They believe that real adulting is managing to fit a nap in, while still achieving all you need to in the day. So what is a naptime class, we hear you ask? Well, you’ll start off with a calming meditation, before nodding off for 20-30 minutes, because apparently that is the optimal time to nod off in the middle of the day.

Inspired by iconic films like the Grand Budapest Hotel, this artsy cocktail bar is the newest recruit to Darlinghurst’s already booming bar scene. From the front door to the interior the décor here is all blush pink walls and low-light chandeliers, playing on the Wes Anderson cinema theme that is continued throughout the venue. There’s even a giant fox mural on the courtyard wall, in homage to Fantastic Mr Fox. 

You may want to acquaint yourself with our new food truck mate, Mate Burger. Owner and former financial planner, Henry, is fusing American with Filipino flavours in his tasty new menu. In the American camp, expect burgers like ‘The Big Mate’ and ‘Good ‘Ol Mate’ consisting of a milk bun topped with things like American cheese, glazed bacon and special mate sauce. 

If you don't know what izakaya is, you need to get yourself to Yebisu Bar + Grill, STAT!

Straight out of the streets of bustling Malaysia, Malacca Straits on Broadway delivers those hard-to-find regional dishes at the top notch quality we hunt for. Known for their signature Golden Sand Prawns, the equally tasty Assam Laksa is available on Fridays and Saturdays.