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Sashimi tacos, spider rolls and melt in your mouth wagyu steak are all that much easier for mid-week eats, with the welcome arrival of Zushi at Barangaroo.

One of Sydney’s freshest salon faces when it comes to the Hairdressing game, Marli Rose is a boutique salon located in the heart of Alexandria. It doesn’t hurt that the salon is located in one of our city’s most up and coming lifestyle hubs and the fact that they’re bringing over 15 years of industry experience and friendly salon vibes to the table only sweetens the deal further.

Wetherill Park is home to one of Sydney’s most adorable and quirky Italian restaurants, Grano. Combining a whole lot of brick, wall and hanging plants, exposed lighting and a miss-match of furniture, Grano is designed to feel welcoming and homely. One look at the menu, and you’ll know that you’ve come to the right place—for delicious Italian food, that is. The salads here are not your ordinary salads, with bocconccini wrapped in lightly fried speck (now we’re talking), topped with rocket and balsamic. Other top picks are the slow roasted duck pomodoro gnocchi, or the wood-fired Italian sausage, cooked with olives, zucchini and prosciutto, because there’s no such thing as too much cured meat. 

French food is having a moment and we're beyond excited about it. Showing no signs of slowing down, Eté (french for summer) is set to open in Barangaroo so we can continue our obsession with all things champagne and snails.

Surry Hills’ favourite Japanese-style burger bar has opened at Barangaroo to bring the hard working corporate world all of the saké and edamame you ever want.

When the word cycling comes to mind, somehow the image of a 50-year-old man, who shouldn’t be wearing lycra as well as cable ties in their helmet to fight off the unruly Magpie, is what appears. Thankfully, Lekker Bikes is here to save the day (and those of us who just can’t handle the stereotype any longer). 

Bowls packed full of goodness is exactly what Fishbowl is serving up in their Manly outpost (hot tip: this venue is huge). They’ll be serving poke salad bowls filled with only the freshest ingredients, which are delivered to the store on the daily to ensure premo quality of all ingredients. The raw fish is prepared by their sashimi masters (we know—totally a thing), so you can be sure that only the best make it into your poke bowl. 

Whether you're after a light bite or full on hangover feed, Café Els in Winston Hills sure does know how to serve up an insta-worthy feast.

Whether you’re hitting the surf or shopping around, a day at the Northern beaches is incomplete without a trip to Upper Crust in Collaroy.

A classic Sydney venue, Gazebo has been serving hungry and thirsty Sydneysiders since the 1960s. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, Elizabeth Bay's Gazebo is the perfect spot for pretty much any occasion where good times are desired. The space is bright, airy, and perfectly conducive to whiling away an afternoon or evening with flowing drinks and nibbles a'plenty.

If getting your body in shape is #1 on your list of goals this summer, enlisting the help of the team at P.E. Dept is the smartest thing you’ll do all season. With expert personal training advice, one-on-one sessions as well as group classes, and healthy food and drink on site—P.E. Dept has all you need to up your fitness game in the smartest way possible.

The name itself means many things, with the ‘s’ in S’Age standing for sweet and savoury, sea and soil, which should tell you a lot about the new Crows Nest restaurant, S’Age Bistronomy. On the menu, you can expect purely seasonal offerings that focus on comforting and hearty flavours in a classically French ‘bistronomy’ style. 

Opening just in time for the long weekend, The Port is channelling a French coastal vibe with uninterrupted harbour views to appreciate from their harbour front cabanas. This is the perfect place to unwind after a long day and take advantage of those precious sunlight hours once you clock off during the summertime. 

Another notch has been added to Barangaroo’s bedpost, with the opening of European-style food emporium, Bel & Brio. We’re talking 800 square metres of wining, dining, take away and shopping and it is one of the only places in the area that you can head to, to pick up your weekly essentials, a morning coffee or a quick lunch. Once the sun goes down they’re even serving wine and cocktails as well as a light dinner. 

Belles Hot Chicken has been feeding chicken-loving Sydneysiders for years. And at the Barangaroo diner, you can feast on its famous hot chicken sambo and slaw with a side of harbour views. 

Tucked away in Sydney’s Bulletin Place is Silvester’s. A fail-proof dining experience that’s equally immersive as it is intimate.

Authentink is one of Sydney’s most premium tattoo studios and they really do have a specialist for all custom tattooing styles. We say that, instead of simple saying that they specialise in everything because the distinction is important. You want traditional Japanese tattooing? They have a person for that. You would prefer dot-work or traditional Americana? Yeah, they have people for that too.

A cold drip coffee paradise has opened up in Broadway Shopping Centre and before all of you coffee snobs head for the hills, listen in, because they actually know their way around a coffee bean. They aren’t just selling plain old cold brew (although that is a huge focus on their coffee menu), but instead are combining it with inventive flavours to create unique coffee combos. They go by names like Coco Coffee, Roots in Coffee and Lemonade Stand.

Having secured the title of Australia’s first plant-based burger joint, trust us when we say that Soul Burger knows their way around a meat-free patty. Their mission is to change what we think burgers can be and revolutionise the food system through flavourful plant-based patties that will leave even the most carnivorous human satisfied. But it gets even better—their successful expansion across Sydney has made it easier than ever to get your mouth around these burgs. 

Royal Stacks has landed in Chatswood from their home in Melbourne and we are very happy about it. Their style embraces the American burger culture with juicy meat, creative sauces and oh-so-much cheese. The flavour combos in the burgers are carefully thought out, ensuring they all work together in harmony to fully satisfy your taste buds.

Tramsheds newcomer, Butcher and the Farmer is nailing what is potentially the best combination for all meat eaters by creating a restaurant that is restaurant slash bar slash butchery. All in one. 

If you’re hesitant to head online for a much needed wardrobe overhaul, then you’ll love the Style Lab concept store by online retailer, Kent and Lime. It all starts in exactly the same way as it does with their online store – by answering a few questions about your personal style. But that is where the process changes, because now you’ll actually get to try on your new clothes on the spot.

If there’s one thing we love it is when a place describes itself as a restaurant AND a bar. It’s the perfect way to combine the two great loves of our life, seriously good food and quality cocktails.

The team that brought us the likes of Sugarcane Restaurant in Surry Hills and Elizabeth Street takeout staple, Juicy Lucy are at it again. Now, bigger and better than ever before, Griff Pamment has opened his second joint Juicy Lucy offering, this time, on Reservoir Street. 

The Royal Leichhardt is one of our fave spots in Sydney with a newly restored and grand heritage-style wraparound balcony overlooking Norton Street, boasting some of the best views in the inner west. Situated in the very heart of Leichhardt, this trendy AF pub is the perfect place to seat yourself for an entire day and kick back with a pint (or three) and watch the world go by.

Serving up delish doses of caffeine, specialty coffee roasters, Skittle Lane, is the CBD’s answer to delicious coffee. Showcasing their seasonally selected and ethically sourced coffee with a variety of different brew methods (espresso to cold brew, for starters) these guys have got your morning well and truly sorted. Be sure to try out their signature Skittle Lane iced coffee and pick up one of their sweet treats to while you’re at it. They also do a Golden Gaytime cookie sandwich, which is reason enough to visit this gem—we’ll take three, please. 

If there’s one thing that makes an eatery stand out from the pack, it’s ingenuity and Rising Sun Workshop totally hits the nail on the head. Not only is this Newtown pozzy home to delish food, it doubles as a communal motorcycle workshop. Yep, you can mod your bike before fuelling up on some top-notch tucker. 

Here at The Urban List, we take food very (very) seriously and although some foodie trends are total gimmicks and a tad lacklustre, we can assure you that Manly Wine's recent menu additions are t-a-s-t-y and totally ‘gram worthy. We’re always ready to wrap our hands ‘round the latest mouth-watering invention, and Manly Wine's kombucha cocktails and poké cones certainly fit the bill.

With all-star chef Ashley Patfield at the helm, Left of Field offers quality day-time dining in Rhodes which will leave you planning your next visit. Insta-famous for its hot cakes with Early Grey custard and popcorn topped with caramelised bananas, this café tastes as good as it’s photographed. If you’re feeling adventurous try the pork burger, pig cheek schnitzel, kimchi slaw, fried egg and mayo served with crispy pig ears fries. It won’t disappoint.

Adilla Colab is a luxe hair salon in Double Bay and the brainchild of renowned hairdressers Frankie Endersbee and Rhiannon DiMaria. Locals are loving it, and if you’re after locks as flawless as The Veronicas, who won't let anyone but Frankie near their own hair (so you know she's good) book yourself in ASAP.

Top-notch Chinese food in Sydney? Make a bee line for Tang Hui, stat. Smack bang in the middle of the CBD, this chic restaurant serves up contemporary Chinese fare in a snazzy setting. Whether you’re looking to impress a date, lock in a business deal or go full feast mode with your squad, Tang Hui ticks all the boxes.

Attention to the self-confessed bakery lovers of the Inner West. It would be wise for you all to abort the seven-day juice cleanses, ditch the no-carb-sugar-free-no-fun diets and forget the plans for that perfect summer bod, (well, at least temporarily) because there is going to be a tasty new addition to Newtown in the delicious form of the Bourke Street Bakery, located on King Street.

Love Supreme is a Sydney restaurant serving up authentic Italian food in the heart of Paddington and they put a whole lotta love into every dish that comes over the pass. Whether it’s the creamy wood-fired pumpkin risotto with smoked almond (yes, smoked) and sage, or their OTT breakfast carbonara, you’ll want to head here for all of the carb loading, over and over again—trust us. 

No we’re not talking about that Jen Anniston and Owen Wilson film about a gorgeous Labrador, that made us cry for two hours straight. Although, this place might make you cry, but from the pure joy of a delicious, delicious meal. Miss Marley’s, set in Sydney’s Manly, has been injected with a Latino vibe, and guess what? We’re feeling cultured AF.

Joining the increasingly impressive line up of vendors in Barangaroo, Devon on Danks is sitting pretty in Sydney's newest foodie hub. You’ll be happy to know that their cronuts and Persian fairy floss are most certainly happening here and we are confident that you'll love this one sick.

Tucked away in the streets of Sydney’s Chinatown, Choux Love is a desert lovers dream. We didn’t think crepes could get any better, but it turns out we were wrong! While they may not be French, these guys have deserts down, taking a classic French recipe and giving it an Asian twist with their “Mille” crepe dish. Who can say no to 20 layers of thin crepes filled with layer upon layer of cream?  Not us that’s for sure. And the goodness doesn’t stop there, you can feast your eyes before filling your bellies with the pastries, cakes and other treats on display in the cabinets. 

Guillaume Brahimi has decided to over deliver on his promise of the newest Bistro Guillaume outpost, by building his very own patisserie right there inside the bistro. The takeaway goodies will include French faves like house-baked croissants (obvs), classic pastries and sweet and savoury brioche as well as salads, soup du jour and tartines.

1606 Luis de Torres has lit up our newsfeeds with their specialty light bulb drinks and fluorescent straws, and we can’t get enough. 

If you’re looking for a café where you can order whatever floats your boat, make your way to Celsius Coffee Co STAT. The floating eatery (yes, it’s on the actual water) will cure any craving you’ve got so head here with a grumbling belly and be sure to stuff yourself silly.

Finally launching their very own brick and mortar store in Sydney, Grumpy Donuts is your newest go-to for artisan doughnuts. They are known for flavours like the Choc Oreo Peanut Butter and S’Mores as well as their ridiculous Maple Bacon bar, which is just as delicious as you are imagining. There will also be a barista on hand to brew up your morning caffeine hit, which is perfect, since coffee and doughnuts are one of our favourite combos and we assume it’s one of yours as well.

The DOG has recently upped their pub grub game, with the launch of American-French eatery, Duke’s bistro - a casual bistro boasting small cosy corners and large communal tables alike. The large, open plan kitchen features two rotisseries and Executive Chef Dwayne Baber has created a menu of French classics with a modern twist, but at an affordable pub grub price. You can expect slow cooked meats, as well as smaller share plates and banquets for larger groups, so there is basically something from everyone, with dishes ranging from French Escargot Vol au Vent to whole joints of meat with an American twist like the Beer Brined Chicken.

The Sawmill is a neighbourhood Italian restaurant in West Pymble serving breakfast and dinner focussing on bright, simple flavours using the freshest seasonal ingredients. Come Friday night, the dining room is packed and if you’re looking for somewhere to host mum’s birthday, then this is your place. The service is snappy and the food is as good as (or better than) any Italian restaurant in the CBD. Order the eggplant for entree and then move on to the gnocchi for your main, but most importantly, order the doughnuts. The mountainous dessert will feed the whole table and the healthy drizzle of nutella will make all of your dessert dreams a reality.

This family run Sydney favourite, South Dowling Sandwiches has expanded its wings to Alexandria to satisfy all of your huge-sambo cravings. With a new modern décor, they promise the same affordable prices, killer combos and fresh produce in a larger space. What could possibly be better than one South Dowling Sandwich in Sydney? Easy. Two South Dowling Sandwiches in Sydney. 

Sydney welcomes another wine bar, and this time Manly is the lucky recipient (as if there weren't already enough reasons to go there). The new addition, Good Hope, is all about supporting the little guys and using 100% Aussie produce (and gets a big fat tick from us!)

Looking for a healthy food fix in Potts Point? Sydney cafe Wholefoods Dept is plating up some of the most mouth-watering clean eats this side of the state, in its brand new eatery situated on Orwell Street.

Just three hours out of Sydney, Mayfield Garden is a charming destination that's fast becoming the artistic and entertainment hub of the Central West. Brimming with tasty eats and idyllic gardens, Mayfield Garden has a smorgasbord of fun events and is perfect for a weekend city escape or your next big milestone.

Revered for its authentic Italian dishes and long list of dependable cocktails, Fratelli Fresh Macquarie Park is dark, delicious and their sultriest venue yet. 

Revamped pubs are popping up left, right and centre, but our money is on The Bank Hotel (ha, get it?) as one of the best. The King Street institution in Newtown offers exceptional Latino flavours thanks to SoCal’s Zac Smart who has ventured to the other side of the bridge to take over the kitchen. With a charcoal barbeque, the beer garden now channels a back lane festival with a relaxed vibe and a Latino influence. The food is incredibly bueno too; the octopus with romesco and the corn fritters with green tomato salsa are our picks.

Three lads are breathing new life in to a Heritage Listed building in Chippendale with The New Britannia. Mates Scott Davis, Adam Celestino and Tony Francis have cracked the code when it comes to creating an instant restaurant hit, launching an in-house New York-style pizza shop, by the name of Angry Tony's, that’ll even deliver a sneaky six pack to go with your pie, so long as you order before 10pm. 

Located inside The Randwick Club, Zhu Canton is a Cantonese restaurant offering traditional Asian fare with a modern twist. The space is dimly lit and has multiple intimate dining spaces and features soft and billowing fabric of an abstract Chinese watercolour moves in ripples.

Yo Sydney, we know you love a party and so does our old friend Goodbar that is set to reopen in September, 2016. So get your dancing shoes at the ready, because this much loved venue (which is exempt of Sydney’s boring AF lockout laws) is going to be putting on a show for us yet again post a full refurb that has been taking place since it last shut up shop as one of Sydney’s fave pop-up D-floors, Church.

Moving away from the set menu, refined dining experience Sydneysiders came to love, Chef Kerby Craig wanted to try his hand at something a bit more relaxed and fun. At Bar Ume, you can enjoy a Japanese-style bar experience complete with Japanese-inspired burgers and sides, as well as sakes, whiskies and house-made sodas. Perfect for a casual Friday night, chilled out date night or a tasty catch up with friends, Bar Ume should be on your radar.

Opening in 2007, Stevie English was born on the idea of creating a cool, unique hair salon in Sydney and they have absolutely delivered. All of their products are low chemical and eco-friendly, free from parabens and sulphate free, making this the ideal place to go when you need to get your hair dyed but don’t want your tresses ruined by harsh chemicals.

If you sit firmly in the dumpling lover camp, then K’nödel should go on your list immediately. Owners Rico Bibrack and Christian Lwechster hail from Germany and Austria, respectively and their red and black themed K’nödel is an ode to their heritage. Traditionally k’nödel are made from bread, flour or potatoes, and here they specialise in both sweet and savoury versions of the European style dumplings.

What do you get when you combine a French baguette with the flavours and ingredients of Vietnamese home-style cooking? The banh – a delicious Vietnamese, French inspired bread that is turning pastry aficionados to the East to cure those carby cravings.  

With a perfect beach chic aesthetic, Beach St Tanning in Paddington is committed to changing the face of the spray tan industry in Australia. A trip to Beach St Tanning is truly a day (or hour) of indulgence with state of the art services and technologies that effortlessly achieve the best tan available.

There are some things that will just never go out of style and classic French food that's done bloody well, is absolutely one of those things. At Bistro Papillon, the menu is filled with winners like onion soup topped with a big fat cheesy gruyere crouton, escargots de Bourgogne (AKA buttery garlic snails) and a rich red wine boeuf bourguignon that is everything you want on a chilly evening. 

Bite, Chew, Drink, it’s an Korean-American fusion eatery in the CBD, serving fried chicken wings with options. You’ll have to choose between sweet and spicy, Asian BBQ style or even poutine, with fries and bacon—we’re not even joking. No doubt, our favourite dish on their menu is the panne pasta bowl, and as expected, it’s a huge serve of creamy pasta served in a bowl made from bread #heaven. But in case you’re watching your carb intake, then order the super cheesy pasta with Korean hot sauce, because life is all about balance after all.

Cult Marrickville Brewery, Wildflower, will be opening their doors from 8 June for tastings next month, and if craft brews and takeaway beer related goodies sound like something you’d be into then keep reading. To celebrate the opening, Wildflower will release two limited edition brews—Gold and Amber blends—and they’ll be selling a limited quantity of each, so get in quick.

Since the success of their health food store in Manly, oFarm has recently opened a store and raw café in the new fresh section of Westfield Warringah Mall. oFarm sells certified, biodynamic and chemical free goods, so if you're after something a little healthier, this is the place you need to go where you can buy absolutely everything; from meat and dairy to bread and grocery items including many organic treats.