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From Master Sommelier Adrian Filuta, Hunters Hills Wine Room is a boutique bottleshop with a curated collection of over 1,000 drinks to try. 

Petermen is a lower North Shore seafood restaurant by acclaimed chef Josh Niland and his wife Julie, serving fish with stunning creativity and technical precision.

Porcine is a Paddington restaurant stripping away the pomp to deliver a wholly delicious dining experience that feels equal parts farmhouse and fine dining.

Overlooking leafy Hyde Park, Sydney Common is the latest in Sydney's growing list of excellent woodfire grill steak restaurants.

Tucked away on Devonshire Street in Surry Hills, Ogni is an Asian fusion restaurant from ex-Mastefchef stars Sarah Tong and Rashedul Hasan with a whole lot of soul. 

Enter through the striking green doors and you'll find Fortuna, a casual Italian trattoria serving up eggs benny and coffee by day and pasta and cocktails by night. 

Kin Dining and Bar explores the Japanese and Peruvian flavours of Nikkei cuisine, headed by ex-Sunset Sabi chef Peter Wu.

After gaining loyal fans in its original Potts Point location, Izgara has reopened with a refreshed aesthetic, more relaxed setting, and updated menu of Turkish cuisine in the Sydney CBD.

Hills Distilling Co. is the first locally owned distillery in Sydney’s Hills District, producing gin, vodka and Australian white malt spirit using locally sourced ingredients and contemporary distilling processes.

The Trocadero Room is a live music bar serving up excellent entertainment, great Inner West vibes, and fun cocktails. 

After hitting viral status on TikTok and Instagram, sugar-coated tanghulu fruit skewers have landed in Sydney's Darling Square.

 Bar Infinita is a neighbourhood Italian with a fiery edge. Namely, head chef Francesco Iervolino, who has spent time in the kitchens at some of Sydney's best Italian and wood-fired restaurants: Ormeggio and Firedoor. 

The Emerald Room is a glamorous late-night addition to Darlinghurst’s Victoria Street precinct, with a restaurant, cocktail bar, and performance space hosting live music, cabaret, burlesque and more.

Tita Carinderia is a Filipino cafe and bakery in Marrickville by the crew behind Donut Papi, replacing their Gluten Free Friends pop-up.

Pleasure Club is a basement cocktail bar, late-night live music venue, and entertainment space in Newtown exploring the duality of pleasure and pain in human experience.

Treat yourself to a soundtrack of Southern-style twang, hard rock, and blues at Palomino Lounge, a Music City-inspired neighbourhood bar from the award-winning crew behind Fortunate Son. 

Avner’s Bakery is a Surry Hills spot baking chewy bagels, smoking pastrami, curing lox, fermenting juicy pickles, and crafting beloved Jewish and Eastern European sweets.

A sleek late-night cocktail bar in the Sydney CBD, INNA Lounge offers creative cocktails, enticing bar snacks and a setting with marble, leather and brass elements on the second storey of the Republic Hotel.

Arthur is a Surry Hills restaurant exuding effortless style and a big sense of community by chef/owner Tristan Rosier (Biota, Est., Dead Ringer and Farmhouse). Ingredients and producers across the set menus and wine list are exclusively Australian, and the culinary style is left broad to allow for influences from global food traditions.

Lankan Filling Station is a Sri Lankan restaurant in Darlinghurst from chef O Tama Carey (Billy Kwong, Berta).

"Big" Sam Young and his partner Grace Chen are the creative duo behind S'more, a Lower North Shore neighbourhood bistro sharing luxe ingredients and elevated hospitality in a relaxed setting.

Freo Australia is a premium frozen yoghurt store in the Sydney CBD, with all-natural froyo and express gelato crafted by chef Federico Zanellato (LuMi Dining, Lode Pies & Pastries, Avoja Pizzeria), following a DIY, pay-by-weight model.

Casa Esquina is an Argentinian restaurant by the group behind Paddington’s Tequila Mockingbird and Esteban in the Sydney CBD.

Matkim is a Korean omakase restaurant in the Sydney Place dining precinct, with just eight seats and an innovative approach blending Korean tradition and culinary evolution.

A 10-seat omakase experience, Yoshii’s Omakase is an exquisite Sydney restaurant helmed by chef Ryuichi Yoshii, who is a second-generation sushi master with almost 40 years of experience.

Bar Vincent is a casual but considered bistro on a cosy Darlinghurst corner, suited to quick catch-ups over lunch, memorable shared dinners, and nightcaps in the front bar exploring the more unique numbers on the wine list.

Callao is a Barangaroo restaurant exploring the union of Japanese and Peruvian elements in Nikkei cuisine.

Centro 86 is a basement tequila bar from the award-winning crew behind Bar Planet, Tio's, and Cantina OK!

Bar Totti’s is the younger sibling to Totti’s—Bondi’s dreamy courtyard Italian that’s loved for its viral wood-fired bread and Neapolitan ice cream sandwiches.

10 William St in Paddington straddles the space between a wine bar and restaurant, offering a seasonal Italian menu and comprehensive list of natural wines.

Bartiga is a relaxed but stylish restaurant and bar that draws inspiration from Southeast Asia and the modern Australian dining style that’s suited to its laid-back locale in Double Bay.

Tanuki is a modern Japanese restaurant and bar in Double Bay, from the owners of neighbouring Italian spot Matteo.

At the top end of King Street, don Fred is a buttery yellow paninoteca serving top-notch sandwiches and Italian street food that are all 100% plant-based. 

Forget clinical white walls and terrible lighting, Sage Space is a dental surgery with spectacular interiors and a focus on self-care. 

From the team behind Duo Duo Fried Ice Cream comes a pint-sized spot specialising in a different sort of dessert duo: gooey fresh baked cookies and smooth creamy soft serve. 

Morrison’s Oyster Bar & Grill is a go-to for after-work drinks, elevated steak and seafood dinners, and long lunches swathed in deep green leather in the Sydney CBD.

Snack Kitchen in Potts Point is helmed by restaurateur and chef Maurice Terzini (Icebergs Dining Room and Bar) alongside his son Sylvester, and sees the duo share their Italian-Australian upbringing with a confidently pared-back concept.

Salumerie is an Italian deli and sandwich shop in Potts Point, joining beloved Llankelly Place laneway neighbours Dear Sainte Eloise, Piña and Room 10.

There are plenty of reasons why you might have heard of the TikTok-famous Sydney restaurant Totti’s in Bondi; it could be the bustling atmosphere, the signature wood-fired bread, or the chic olive tree-filled, whitewashed courtyard. 

King Clarence is the Bentley Restaurant Group's first foray into Asian-inspired cooking—featuring a lengthy menu lined with dishes inspired by Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cuisines. 

Joining its groundbreaking first location in Bondi Junction, Australia’s first membership-based skincare clinic Fayshell now has a Neutral Bay site offering the same affordable, effective, and results-driven facials and treatments.

The Caterpillar Club is a late-night bar and music venue in the heart of the Sydney CBD by Swillhouse (the crew behind Le Foote, Restaurant Hubert, Shady Pines Saloon, and other moody date-night and late-night staples).

Set in the heart of sparkly Avalon, Elvina is an escape to the Mediterranean, complete with breakfast martinis, a vinyl bar, and a private garden dining experience. 

From the crew behind Sri Lankan gem The Fold, Kurumba is another spot to relish in the culinary magic of Sri Lanka.

With a hole-y commitment to fun and flavours drawing inspiration from the Philippines and the rest of Asia, Donut Papi was founded by Kenneth Rodrigueza and Karen Rodrigueza-Labuni way back in 2015. 

The Waratah is a modern take on the neighbourhood bar in Darlinghurst, led by an all-star lineup of hospitality talent including co-owner Evan Stroeve (Australian Bartender of the Year 2021, ex-Baxters Inn, RE, Bulletin Place, Shady Pines).

From Hello Auntie and Hey Chú's Cuong Nguyen, Penelope's is a 132-seat CBD restaurant in the Quay Quarter precinct that’s also home to French restaurant and bar Martinez, elevated Cantonese spot Pearl, and laneway Basque pintxos bar Deux Frères.

Paying homage to Sussex Street’s dominant trade in the late 19th century, Sailmaker is a harbourside Sydney restaurant with a large focus on seafood and local produce.

Set your alarm—beloved Sydney patisserie Shadow Baking now has a permanent bakery location in Darlinghurst, and consistently sells out just hours after doors open.

After closing for two years, the historic Dry Dock is entering a new era under new owners and with a stunning full-venue transformation.

From the team behind Bouillon l'Entrecôte, Deux Frères is Sydney's first dedicated Basque pintxos bar.

First opening to welcome diners to a Greek escape in 1983, Steki Taverna is one of Sydney’s longest-serving and best Greek restaurants.

Forget stuffy and structured French dining—Chez Blue is a character-filled and relaxed French bistro in Rozelle with a chic dining room and intimate cocktail bar.

Hidden behind a decoy banh mi shop frontage, Vinabar is a small CBD bar that packs big Vietnamese-inspired flavours.

After a fire paused operations in mid 2023, Penny Fours bakery is back in Balmain, with the same sweet treats for which they’ve always been known and loved.

Right off the sand of Cronulla Beach, Bobby’s is a Mediterranean-influenced spot doing breakfast and lunch Monday–Wednesday, and all-day dining Thursday–Sunday. 

Expect delicate share plates in a minimalist setting at Toei, an Asian-Australian fusion restaurant making waves in Surry Hills. Owner Kevin Jeon has spent over a decade in Sydney’s hospo scene, nurturing his dream to open a food-focused wine bar where every dish sings.

Located in Haymarket's ever-expanding Thai Town, Porkfat dishes up authentic Thai food that will transport you straight to the bustling streets of Bangkok. 

One of Surry Hills' favourite restaurants has changed formats a few times over the past decade—but it's always had a banging menu, awesome cocktail list, and cosy atmosphere.

Not far from the famous promenade and sparkly shores of Coogee Beach, Yana is a restaurant dedicated to open-flame cooking, top local produce, and warm hospitality.