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The guys behind Sugarcane in Surry Hills have bought a taste of the East... to the east. Located south of the beach in Coogee, this South-East Asian inspired eatery is bringing much of its popular Surry Hills menu to the beachfront—with the addition of a wider range seafood options.

Insanely popular farmer’s market regular, Eat Fuh, has finally become a brick and mortar restaurant and if the lines of fuh-natical fans (see what we did there?) have anything to say about it, they're here to stay. They specialise in authentic Vietnamese pho in Sydney, with both beef and chicken options served from their gigantic pot of pho.

The Mowbray Café in Willouby is all about community and bringing farm-to-table breakfast and lunch to its loyal customers. Four legged friends are welcome with “dog parking” out the front; making this the perfect spot for a family meal out, ladies lunch, or a quick pit stop on your Sunday stroll. The light, bright and breezy interior is as inviting as the all-day menu, packed with delicious options. Choose from a classic cheeseburger with dickles (deep-fried pickles), potato gems, or creamy mushrooms with scrambled eggs, watercress and goat’s cheese on freshly baked bread.

A Brewers Tale Café in Darlinghurst has it all; good vibes, great food, quality coffee and smashed avo on toast (an unspoken must-have in Sydney). This quaint little café has the kind of interior that makes you want to park up, grab a good book and settle down for a cup of coffee and a tasty meal. Which luckily for you they just so happen to provide. Their speciality coconut cold brewed coffee is perfect for Sydney’s notoriously hot summer days, and their pulled pork dish is both drool-worthy and totally grammable—our favourite combination! 

Conveniently located in Sydney’s CBD, Seoul Project is serving up modern Korean dishes on the daily. This bustling restaurant is always jammed packed full of hungry diners feasting on all of the BBQ meats, noodle dishes and, of course, Korean fried chicken. The real twist on this epic menu is their Korean X Mex section. Yep we’re serious, these guys are combining modern Korean flavours and putting them in tacos and quesadillas. Our fave is the simple combo of shrimp on a soft taco, with sweet corn, kimchi slaw and sour cream, which we wish we’d thought of first, TBH. Enough said.

Madame Nhu specialises in all things pho and summer rolls, as all good Vietnamese eateries should. Here, they’re done with a modern Vietnamese flair and the menu involves dishes like grilled lemongrass pork summer rolls and baby banh mi—also known as Saigon sliders.

Our day usually starts with a cup of coffee, and so does theirs. Darcy St Project is passionate about bringing Sydney folk great coffee from around the world and growing the coffee culture in Greater Western Sydney.

Deep Groove is the Newtown bar that lets you choose a drink, then your fave song, before settling back into your seat and waiting for your jam to come on. It’s basically like requesting a song from a DJ, without all of the awkward yelling and, you know, they’ll actually play your request. We recommend that you treat it like a love song dedication and really commit to the musical cause.

They’ve been filling our bellies with sweet deliciousness for 40 years from their iconic location in The Rocks, and have opened their second location in Waterloo. Here you'll be able to pick up handmade pastries, tarts, cakes and chocolates, as well as a little something-something for lunch too (did someone say sausage rolls and pies?!).

Sydney dessert cafe, Passiontree Velvet boasts a visually astounding menu of cakes, teas and macarons so that you can enjoy high tea, an afternoon pick-me-up, and some of Sydney's most decadent hot chocolates. 

Uncle Tetsu's famous Japanese style cheesecakes are now in Sydney, and we're just a little bit excited about the whole thing. And the local offering of this international chain is made with local Australian cheese. Seeing as Australia is a major half of this magical offering you should hustle up the crew and head on down to the cheesecake that could possibly be one of the best cheesecakes in Sydney.

Self proclaimed as disturbingly good we would have to agree with the team at RUKUS café. These guys have got balance down to a tee, with their menu, made from organic and local produce, which is oh-so on trend with smoothie bowls, salads and epic burgers, all of which look just as pretty as they sound.  

Once dedicated to sneakers alone, Darlinghurst store Footage has morphed into a fully-fledged boutique in its own right and you should be excited about it. This streetwear haven is stocked by local and international designers and sells everything from one-off vintage pieces to luxe staples—like block colour t-shirts and silk shirts; all tailor-made, obvs.

Located in the beautiful beachside suburb of Bondi Beach, sits the luxurious Face Plus Medispa. At this beauty salon in Sydney, you can expect some of the most cutting edge technologies coupled with old-world healing, administered by some of Sydney’s best. With an on site naturopath, Reiki practitioner, registered nurses, doctor, skincare and laser technology experts, and even a resident make up artist, you’re in good hands.

If you’re a fan of ramen in Sydney, and live by the “No Ramen, No Life” philosophy, you’ll probably know about Yasaka Ramen. This Neutral Bay outpost of this popular joint is serving up ramen that’s a little different to that of the CBD store—that is, they are not using the pressure cookers as seen in the CBD shop to make their stock, but are sticking to the OG style of making stock, using simply heat and a pot. This way of cooking seems only fitting, considering Neutral Bay is basically the hub of Japanese food in Sydney.

The flagship outpost of Salt Meats Cheese has undergone a huge makeover and on August 1st, the site will launch as a two-for-the-price-of-one concept venue with The Chef’s Table Restaurant and Patisserie. The Chef’s Table Restaurant will run every Thursday through Sunday and will leave no barriers between diners and chefs. The menu will comprise of 10 dishes, changing weekly depending on the chef’s choices and seasonal produce. The on site patisserie and bakery will be open throughout the working week and will be headed up by Pastry Chef Laurence Pagano (formerly of Zumbo, Mercato and Cucina). You can expect fresh breads, decadent cakes and pastries daily, which until now, have been sourced from local suppliers.

Often described as Sydney's best ice cream store, Gelato Messina is opening up shop in Newtown this August. With their wonderfully wacky specials and their classic flavours set to grace the tastebuds of Newtown locals, we're pretty excited about this expansion (but less so the expansion of our belt buckles).

The newest outpost by Billu Singh, Spiced by Billu’s, will be bringing the authentic Indian food they’ve been serving Sydney for years to another location, Wulugul Walk at Barangaroo. Arguably some of the best Indian in town, Billu’s is seriously dialing up the spice-meter (and we’re pretty rapt about it). If you want a taste of ‘real’ Indian fare then Billu’s will become your go to. The menu features all of the regular favourites, like melt in your mouth buttery naan, classic curries, thalis and dosas. We’re not sure you can order the wrong thing here, TBH.

Sydney’s favourite (and most celebrated) steak restaurant, Prime, has been consistently voted as the best steak restaurant in Sydney since 1999. The interior is inspired by a New York style fine dining restaurant and has an impressive a la carte menu to match, offering 18 premium steak options, including Wagyu, Black Angus and Angus Hereford Yearlings, which would be music to any steak lover’s ears. They also offer a variety of seafood, poultry and vegetarian dishes (yes, really), for anyone who isn’t in the mood for steak.

In this day and age, if our food is not on a train, we are quite simply not eating it.

Throw your hands in the air if you’se a true lover of all things small bar in Sydney. That’s a lot of hands. Which is great, because there’s a new kid on the Oxford Street block, and his name is Big Poppa.

Rawson’s has turned suburban dining on its head, bringing their clever take on club dining to the North Western suburb of Epping. 

Set in the heart of Darling Street, Rozelle, The Sackville is more than just your local pub in Sydney. Grab a few friends, kick up your heels and enjoy the daily specials from the bistro menu. Featuring all your fave pub classics, and some, including side dishes perfect for sharing with the chargrilled baby octopus at the top of our list and the jalapeno peppers with goat's cheese. The steaks are lightly smoked with hickory and the twice-cooked pork belly is enough to send us pork lovers into a frenzy. 

At Sugar Pop Bakery, couture dessert is most definitely a thing. Their dessert pops are designed for easy gorging without the messy fingers and are so intricately designed that you almost won’t want to pop them in your gob (we would like to see you try).

Passiontree Velvet is the kind of place that you can head for a decadent treat yo’self moment or a ‘grammable (and delicious) brunch with your mates. The menu can be divided into three categories – brunch, baguettes and dessert. Their baked stuffed avocado is a good place to start because who can say no to an avocado lined with smoked salmon and a baked egg, seasoned with chilli flakes and cracked black pepper? As for the desserts; just take a look at the glass cabinet and try to not walk away with seven slices of cheesecake.

Nestled in Chatswood’s Hawker Lane, One Tea Grill is the place to head for all of your matcha cravings and to take their now infamous ramen burger for a test-run. The latter was made famous at the Night Noodles Markets and is exactly what it sounds like—a burger with a bun made entirely from ramen noodles and a beef patty filling. Vegetarians will also be pleased to know that they serve a vegetarian version as well—with a miso tofu patty instead.

Never underestimate the art of sandwich making (yes, it is art) and Rutland Street Sandwiches are totally on point. Don’t be put off by the line, because we all know that’s the sign of a delicious feed and when you get that sandwich in your gob, it’ll all be worth it. They aren’t too pricey which is always a win and we recommend that you grab an eggplant katsu sandwich or the popular chicken schnitzel (our fave). 

The team behind The Greens in North Sydney have done it again and worked their magic on the Camperdown Commons site, which formerly housed the Camperdown Bowling Club. Playing on the large space, which is rare in the area, Sydney restaurant acre is a 350-seat sustainable farm-to-table concept restaurant with Head Chef Gareth Howard (former Regional Executive Chef of Jamie’s Italian) taking very good care of diners (and their stomachs). 

The final space unveiled as part of the Dolphin Hotel’s overhaul is the wine room and salumeria and aptly combines two of our favourite things; exotic wines and charcuterie. The Wine Room features a balanced, producer focused wine list with more than 35 wines served by the glass and 150 by the bottle, hailing from Ballarat to the Barossa and also Trentino, Italy (to name only a few). There is also a curated collection of cocktails, including the wet martini, spritz and negroni, all featuring small producer distilled local spirits.

Sosumi isn't your average sushi train in Sydney. They bring together all your traditional sushi faves with a more high end 'gourmet' menu that is sure to excite the regular sushi train go-ers and the sushi train virgins alike.

Baodao Taiwanese Kitchen's ethos revolves around bringing an authentic street food experience inspired by Taiwan cuisine to Sydney.  Priding themselves on excellent service and even better food, their pork belly bun has been named one of the best foods in Sydney. With a menu that features Baodao pork belly, beef Intercostal noodle soup and a range of nigiri, sushi rolls and noodles, you won’t be disappointed.

The hair colour specialists at DD&Co are open for those looking to add something more dramatic to their look. Dedicated to providing the highest level of personal service and quality hair products, the team at this St Peters hair salon are ready to lift your hair game. 

An elegant venue with a sophisticated feel. Not long ago, this eatery housed books but today it’s home to delicious food and cocktails inside a suave interior. 

If you like your coffee with a side of art, you need to get yourself to Auvers Café in Rhodes STAT!

Alexandria’s resident French cafe and restaurant has opened a branch in Oatley. With a large outdoor space that's perfect for events and a play area that's ideal for kids, this cafe in Oatley is set to become a local favourite. 

From the guys who brought you Sydney bar, Lobo Plantation, comes Kittyhawk – a bar and restaurant in Phillip Lane in the CBD. 

Artisan butcher, Kingsmore Meats has opened the second outpost of their family-owned and run butcher in food hub, Saporium. They source only the highest quality meat from small, independent and local farmers who raise their animals naturally, humanely and sustainably.

Everyone loves a sushi train. Nothing makes dining more exciting than when your menu flies around the room on a moving carousel... Right? Well MediTrainean have brought the joy of ‘sushi train’ style eating to Mediterranean cuisine.

With the philosophy of living locally and taking advantage of the surrounding Hawkesbury suppliers, Wolfe & Co. changes up their menu seasonally, served alongside Five Senses coffee. Although they strive to tread lightly on the planet and watch their food miles by making their own granolas, jams, yoghurt and ice cream, they will venture out of The Hills for good coffee, tea, truffles and Tasmanian saffron.

Physicore is a boutique studio located in Surry Hills offering functional training, full body conditioning with a strong focus on getting that core as strong as it can be. Their fitness philosophy is simple: it’s not about the amount of time you have, it’s more about the intensity when it comes to getting results.

Ushering in the very best of Northern India, Delhi By The Way is a vibrant experience for all the senses. From Malibu prawns, Gymkhana goat to the crowd favourite chicken tikka masala, Sydney Indian restaurant, Delhi By The Way has perfectly balanced traditional, street-inspired Indian cuisine with the highest quality service. With plush lighting and authentic Indian styling, Delhi has been brought to Sydney.

The Dreamer Label designs clothing taking inspiration from modernist architecture and abstract geometric forms. This fashion label is built around the idea of simplicity, creating refined yet casual pieces with clean lines and classic silhouettes (which we love). Using natural fabrics, the guys at The Dreamer Label believe in producing organic products that not only look good on, but are also good for the planet. 

The Resident is a Mediterranean-influenced restaurant, perfectly positioned in the heart of the CBD on College Street.  With a fitout inspired by the restaurant’s view of Sydney’s Hyde Park, the minimalistic décor provides a pleasant backdrop for diners. 

About Life is a local wholefoods grocery and cafe and can be found in the Lower North Shore suburb of Crows Nest. They’ve got all you need to create your very own #cleaneating lifestyle at home, including some pretty tasty lunches if you happen to work in the area.

For charming home and giftware, Rose St. Trading Co invites you to step inside the doors of their small but again, charming shop on Military Road in Mosman. Founders Cate and Alex aren’t the slightest bit shy about their obsession for colour, cashmere, pearls and fabulous handbags, as well as injecting their own skills and passions as interior designers into their budding brand. Fashion and accessories have become an important category for Rose St. who promise a pleasurable shopping experience underpinned by what they like to call: “old fashioned customer service”. Rose St. Trading Co can also be found in Double Bay. 

We're not short on Italian restaurants in Sydney but this one is worth adding to that never-ending list of yours. Margherita & Co are joining the World Square crew, bringing all of the carbs to the CBD.

The upstairs space at The London in Paddington has featured everything from a Chur Burger pop-up to a wine bar. East London is a new Sichuan-style eatery that does Chinese food in a modern way. Executive chef, Jack Steer (ex Press Club, Spice Temple, Chin Chin, China Doll and Rockpool Bar & Grill, whew!) heads up the kitchen and has created Chinese comfort food that's been designed to share. Dishes include drowned fish with dried chilli, shallot, bean sprout and chicken broth, grilled lamb neck with tofu skin, bean sprouts and chilli oil and crispy Sichuan duck with pickled cucumber salad and five spice.

Working purely with companies and brands that love the environment as much as they do, You, The Earth & Me brings handmade, sustainable products for the soul, the body and the home to Newtown.

Brow Confidence is a Sydney beauty studio dedicated to helping women transform their look and improve their confidence with brow shaping. Also offering an e-book and brow masterclass, you can learn from Lien Davies (brow expert with over ten years of experience) how to achieve your desired brow style and shape from home. 

Sports lovers unite! Sydney's first members-only sports bar has opened in the CBD and it's everything you could have ever dreamed of.

Masters of brow sculpting, styling and tinting in Sydney, Benefit Brow Bar is the place to go to tame or enhance those eyebrow hairs. With their brow experts trained to perfect your brows through the use of modern techniques, you can be sure to leave feeling like a better version of yourself with brows that really wow. 

The Riverview Hotel is a pub that cares about their locals. Downstairs they offer good quality pub grub, or more refined offerings you can head up to the dining room upstairs. Their menu is seasonal and changes accordingly, but you can expect dishes such as 12-hour slow braised lamb shoulder with kipfler potatoes, pumpkin and seasonal vegetables to share or a beef and Guinness pie with colcannon and roasted Dutch carrots.

If you know (and care) about your brow game, you have probably heard of Amy Jean Eye Couture—one of Sydney’s best eyebrow specialists. Also known as the brow whisperer, Amy Jean has perfected the brows of Naomi Campbell, Danni Minogue, Delta Goodrem and Jessica Marais.

Nestled in the heart of Rosebery’s industrial district, Archie Rose Distilling Co. opens its doors to those keen on learning the craft of spirit making first hand. When the tour is over, the bar is situated only metres from the distilling factory where you can sample, sip and savour the spirits crafted on site, including their very own signature Dry Gin.

They've done it again – the people behind Bourke Street Bakery are pretty much royalty in the Inner West and they're extending their empire as far as they can reach. The Banksmeadow store is pretty amazing though because they've created an environment that aims to create as little waste as possible. But here's the thing – they haven't just said they're going to do it (like all of our New Year's resolutions that were out the door by the 7th of January), they've actually done it!

Fratelli Fresh is a household name when it comes to fresh produce and Italian fine foods, and it’s developed quite the cult following. So, it's no surprise their Walsh Bay venue is hailed as the go-to destination for a deliciously bona fide Italian experience in Sydney. 

The only problem with Kreta Ayer in Kingsford, is choosing what to eat! First world problems, right? A Singaporean hot spot in the streets of Sydney, Kreta Ayer offers 217 options to choose from and they are all delicious (or so we hear. We haven’t quite got through all of them yet!) There are 25 desserts on offer; from lychee parfait, to banana fritters and mango pudding—all of which we happen to think are a great way to wash down some salted egg prawns, five spice rolls or chicken stir fry. So, who’s hungry? Cause there’s a whole lot of deliciousness to get through.

We’ve definitely stumbled across a weiner here (excuse the bad pun). Dogma is the gourmet hot dog joint in Cronulla that locals are seriously obsessed with (and so are we).

There’s nothing better than a café that serves all day breakfast and Chatswood’s 5 Loaves 2 Fish Café has exceeded our expectations by serving all day lunch on the daily #winning. The menu is pretty damn massive but it’s tough to go past the ricotta buttermilk hotcakes, fluffy hotcakes with maple mascarpone, for obvious reasons. Hot tip: check out the cake cabinet, because trust us, you’ll want to take one of everything home with you. Hey, no judgement. 

Makanai Ramen Noodle House is a restaurant that makes every single soup and sauce from scratch, daily. A welcome addition to the Chatswood food scene, this noodle house is the Hawker Lane spot where you can choose one of five bases for your ramen, before adding in all of the extras that your little heart desires. For chilli lovers, the Super Volcano ramen has three chilies next to its name, and if you know anything about spice, you’ll know that three is not something for the light hearted.