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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. 

If you’ve been looking for the ultimate ‘gram spot (we’re talking legendary food spreads here people), you need to make your way to Sneaky Possum, STAT! Tucked away in Chippendale, this café come restaurant come bar (with neon signs, pinball machines, and a genius ibis mural), is what insta dreams were made of. 

Potts Point continues to transform into a Sydney foodie mecca with the arrival of Society Pizzeria di Catania on Victoria Street.

The best things in life are minimalistic so deck yourself out in all things Bassike and join the ranks of the Sydney style set.

A fully sustainable oyster bar is coming to Manly and yes—that does mean that there’ll be oysters. Located right across from the beach, Arthur’s Oysters and Seafood has the laid back vibes of an ocean-front venue, combined with those fine dining feels that are typical of a top notch seafood restaurant. 

Our prayers have been answered with the arrival of Coco Bliss in the eastern Sydney locale, Coogee. Coco Bliss is your one stop shop for #clean and healthy drinks, eats and of obviously acai bowls. If you’re the kind of foodie who’s raw, vegan, RSF or GF, get ready to have your world rocked and if you don’t know what that means, then we promise that you’ll love it too.

Clove Lane may just look like your regular old corner store but this is where to head if you’re in the mood to treat yourself to a delish feast and top shelf cocktails (the best kind, obvs).

If you’re looking for a way to vamp up your interior style (or window shop away a weekend) Sutherland homewares store, Ur Place, was made for you. Specialising in all things monochrome, this trendy lil’ place will make you re-think every bit of Ikea you own (as well as the you had planned on saving).

Homestyle food means delicious in any language but Yu Sasaki’s namesake restaurant, Sasaki, takes Japanese to a whole new level. If you’re looking for somewhere to hide in the CBD, this personal space has you covered (just don’t forget to book first).

Fresh to the mat, or one ‘Namaste’ away from starting your own studio, Mantra Yoga in Crows Nest is the perfect spot to deepen whatever yoga skills you have (or don’t!). 

Tucked away on Darlinghurst Road, Johnny Fishbone is exactly the kind of wine bar Sydney needs.

Western Sydney is having its heyday right now, and The Corner Shop Café is jumping on board. Pastel blue walls, and coffee cups alongside delicate flower arrangements on display make this café feel warm and inviting—and we love it. The stark white chairs initially feel too out of place for this quirky café, but you soon understand why, when they’re brought to life by the colourful food presented to your table. 

Brought to you by young heavyweights, Richard Borg (ex-Momofuku Seiobo) and Josh Deluca (ex-Quay), Burger Head offers a small bar vibe, serving up local craft beers, cocktails, and of course, melt in your mouth burgers.

Finding a hairdresser is one of the (read: most) daunting experiences any girl can go through. Which is why when we’re told about a salon that’s been taking care of Sydney tresses since 1998 (AKA the days before filters) we just had to check it out for ourselves. 

If you’re looking to treat your tastebuds to a totally authentic European feast, head to The Provincial.

Opening just in time for New Year's resolutions and a whole lot of #cleaneating, Mr Perkins in Bondi's new Pacific Centre offers nutritious but delicious eats all day, errrrryday.

Located in the heart of Double Bay, Café Perons offers tranquil outdoor and indoor seating, as well as takeaway options for anyone on the go. 

Gingergirl is a spin off of one of Melbourne’s fave eateries and it's coming to Sydney, in The Star’s final pop-up for 2016. At the helm is Teage Ezard, who’s bringing his Asian hawker-style street food to town, with a summer twist, because Sydney. Gingergirl will be sticking around until March 2017 and while the menu won’t look exactly the same as their Melbourne outpost, it’ll still be pretty similar.

The Long Goodbye is the latest cocktail bar to take up residency in the Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst. Rocking an effortlessly old school vibe, this 1940s inspired bar serves up the kind of classic cocktails, made complete with their house made liquor, that will have them known as one of the best cocktail bars in Sydney in no time. 

Lucy Folk is a jewelry and accessories brand that combines designer Lucy’s love for food, travel and design by transforming them into wearable pieces of art. Think super cute hats, pretty sunglasses, a curated collection of clothing, and dainty jewellery. It’s an Australian brand so we can’t help but be a little bit proud. PLAYA is located on the corner of Gould and Hall Streets in Bondi Beach so while you’re taking a stroll through the shops on your beach break, don’t miss this gem. You’ll definitely find a reason to treat yo’self at Lucy Folk.

Joining the ranks of Somedays store in Surry Hills, the Someplace team have opened a brand new outpost in Barangaroo. Basically, they’re trying to bring back the brick and mortar in a time where we are lazily ordering online without ever trying anything on. Stocking brands like Céline, Garrett Leight and Nikben, each piece has been selected to strike a balace between Scandinavian, European, American and local fashion and accessories. 

The latest restaurant to join the ranks on Enmore Road, ToriBar, is a yakitori and sake bar. Japanese grilled skewers reign supreme and after one taste you'll understand why. Inspired by a recent trip to Tokyo, ToriBar is reminiscent of bars in Japan’s capital and it doesn’t hurt that there’s a yakitori degustation. Expect classics like skewers of chicken heart, giblet and wings but for the less adventurous, there will also be prawn, pork belly, wagyu as well as vegetarian options like miso eggplant for vegetarians.

Lululemon is moving down to Bondi Beach, opening their brand new concept store right there next to the sand (or close to it, anyway). One of only five in the world, the store will stock a curated collection of clothing and swimwear. It’ll basically have all of your favourite Lululemon activewear pieces, plus a whole bunch of brand new pieces.

If you’ve ever drooled over the bright blue lattes on Insta (or raised an eyebrow, more like), then stay tuned. Melbourne’s vegan café, Matcha Mylkbar is moving into Sydney and they’re bringing their fluoro lattes, vegan eggs and coconut bacon with them.

One of NSW's ultimate romantic retreats, this haven amongst the usual Blue Mountains overnight stays is a must-do for any couple. Set high up on Bowen Mountain, every room (yep, even the lounge spaces and the beautiful bathtub) has a picturesque view, whether it's gazing across to Sydney off in the distance, or into a pristine native bushland from a luxurious ‘tent’ or newly built escarpment suite.

Get set to seat yourself at Hotel Bondi for the entire summer because this local watering hole has had a complete makeover and we’re telling you now that you’ll never want to leave.

Nestled in Rhodes, this part-cafe, part-art gallery is a creative, collaborative space that will no doubt inspire anyone who walks through its charcoal doors. What do we mean by that? Well, creator Ron Chen aims to connect people through artistic forms of interiors and food. So, the food is served on sculptor Denise McDonald’s crockery, and local artists’ wares are on display on the back wall of the café like a mini gallery. 

Merivale has continued their takeover of Sydney this week, with their newest venue, Queens Hotel opening its doors in Enmore. This one is a two-for one, with two distinct areas, Queen Chow and The Smelly Goat and between them; you and your belly will be well looked after.  

The Brotherhood Cafe in Potts Point has a mission and that mission is to create a space where “labels are in the past” and everyone is welcome.

Some of the world’s best baked cheese tarts have finally landed in Australia and it needs to go on your hit list for this weekend ASAP. Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tarts have been plating them up to hungry locals in Kuala Lumpur for years and thanks to the team over at Papa Rich, you’ll be able to nab one too. If you're already a fan of the tarts, then you might be in for a slight, barely-there amount of disappointment because the formula is being shaken up slightly, featuring Australian-only cheeses. We're more than okay with the change though, because us Australians definitely know our way around dairy, that's for damn sure.

Sydney’s Lotus restaurant has had a little baby restaurant brother–Papa Bo Min. The casual eatery and bar is a smaller, playful and generally more relaxed version of Lotus and Head Chef John Leong (formerly Billy Kwong) has created a menu with dishes such as the Papa’s prawn dumpling and half BBQ chicken with Papa’s pancake and sweet sour plum sauce. 

Holy Duck is the newest kid to join the ranks on Kensington Street and the diner slash burger joint is serving up traditional Chinese flavours with a modern takeout vibe. The fusion diner by Chef's Gallery has selection of rice bowls with combinations like smokin’ hot BBQ and roast cuts like crispy crackling roast pork belly with Pommery mustard sauce and crispy fried shantung chicken with sweet and sour sauce. 

Saporium is the gift that just keeps on giving. In addition to plying us with coffee, baked goods and healthy food that actually tastes good, they’ve gone and opened a bottle-o with wine and beer refilling stations. Let’s all just take a moment to let that sink in. 

If you want to die and go to dessert heaven, this is definitely our pick of the crop. Tella Balls Dessert Bar in Dulwich Hill are known for their doughnuts: soft, fluffy, and ridiculously good lookin’. The secret gem however is the brand new Nutella chocolate doner kebab, with a rotating white and milk chocolate rotisserie, shaved as it spins. The Golden Gaytime gelato has made most of our lists, so head down here now, it will definitely make yours too.

If you love a good coffee (who doesn’t) and simple, delicious food, don’t go past Crows Nest coffee haven, Monte Alto Roasters. If you’re sick of regular coffee Aussie coffee (you little coffee snob, you), these guys serve specialty coffee from around the world and that is not an exaggeration. Take the German sweet coffee made with honey and egg yolk for a spin—trust us.

Depresso is that feeling you get when you’ve run out of coffee, but you can easily fix that problem by heading to Sticky Fingers for their Golden Cobra roasted coffee beans. Hidden in the back streets of Surry Hills, Sticky Fingers Kitchen & Bar is a great new spot for breakfast or lunch and is perfect for groups with ample of communal seating available.

Bondi beach babes unite! The quintessential Australian activewear label, First Base, is popping up in Bondi for the entire duration of summer so you can nail the sports luxe look whenever you’re not busy tanning.

What do you get when you cross years of international experience as a chef and legit Italian heritage? The damn delicious Gigino Italian restaurant in Sydney’s Fairfield West. The authentic, homely vibe makes sense, the restaurant dishes up  hearty home-style meals, in a rustic yet refined dining space. 

Behind the façade of what looks like a plain ol’ garage in Leichhardt lies coffee haven and car buff’s dream, Kollector Cars and Coffee.

No matter whether you’re after a quick brekkie, relaxed coffee date or late night whisky, Shirt Bar in Barangaroo is sure to impress you. The café-come-bar doubles as a boutique retailer (yes, we’re serious) and is open for breakfast, lunch and tea (our fave).

Heralded as the best Laksa in Epping, Penang Cuisine is notorious for its fast slurping noodley, chilli goodness. This reasonably priced, extensive offering of Malaysian cuisine is well worth it’s location hunt, a definite hidden gem that’s 147% delicious.

Tucked away in Cronulla, Anna’s Shop Around the Corner is one of our fave spots in Sydney to cosy up to a good book and sip on velvety hot chocolate on a cold, rainy, winter’s day.

Manly’s favourite brewery 4 Pines has opened an all-day eatery, dishing up breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a side of beer, which means beer for breakfast is now totally a thing.

Located on the corner of George Street and Angus Lane, Meraki Merchants is the latest addition to Parramatta's ever-growing coffee scene.

Poke bowls are not going anywhere and Beach Bowls in Coogee serves up some of the best in town. Offering a whole range of this year's most grammable lunch, the team here are also known for their fresh to death buddha bowls, salad bowls, acai bowls, smoothie bowls and every other kind of bowl you could ever want.

Everyone knows that choosing somewhere to get your mane tamed is a big freakin’ deal. Luckily, the crew at Hair Cartel in Bondi will have no trouble tackling your personal weave needs.

The Frisco Hotel is back and we can guarantee it's where you'll want to spend your next sesh. With views overlooking Woolloomooloo wharf, this renovated Sydney pub is the perfect spot for you, your crew aaaaaand your pup! Yep, you read that right, the Frisco Hotel is officially dog friendly and we're all the happier for it.