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It’s high time Sydney men finally got a beauty store dedicated to them! Originating from Melbourne, Men’s Biz was founded in 2006. Offering a curated selection of only the best men’s skin care, shaving and grooming products, Men’s Biz is the place to go for all your grooming needs.

With experience spanning over three decades, Melissa Harris is an internationally recognised jeweller based in Sydney. Completely handmade, each whimsical piece of jewellery inspired by nature, features her craftsmanship and her acute attention to detail. Unique and timeless, Melissa Harris’s use of symbology allows each piece created to tell an exquisite story.

Kakawa was the name given to cocoa beans by the South American Olmec civilisations in 1000. BC, so it seems only right that this shop in Darlinghurst is called Kakawa Chocolates. If you are a serious chocoholic, and chocolate is part of your daily routine, you are going to want to add this place to your chocolate heaven bucket list. Making only the best chocolate in town, all of their products are gluten-free with no preservatives or artificial flavours. So it’s pretty much healthy then, right?

What used to be a food truck, Mama Linh’s (mother-and-son food truck duo) has now turned into a traditional and modern Vietnamese restaurant in Glebe. Xiao Linh Meng and Peter Wu are serving food inspired by the streets of Saigon, where sharing is a must and eating with your hands is encouraged. 

BodyMindLife is bringing healing vibes to its all new, purpose built studio in Potts Point. Get ready to channel your inner yogi with up to seven classes a day ranging from dynamic vinyasa, yin yoga, Pilates reformer and meditation suitable for the very beginner through to masters.

This Italian restaurant in Sydney is all about authentic cuisine with a modern twist. You'll be spoiled for choice at Gemelle with a range of pizzas, pastas, and mains all on offer. 

The perfect fitness studio in Sydney to channel your inner ballerina and get fit in the process. If you aren’t having fun exercising, what’s the point? Located in the Eastern Suburbs’ beautiful Rose Bay, @theBarre offers a choice of over nine different classes to create a long and lean physique.

The Edinburgh Castle, in the inner city of Sydney, has undergone a complete renovation and boy does it look good. From the interior to its food and beverage menu, the Sydney pub has entered 2016 while holding on to its heritage charm. 

Assembly is bringing a taste of Italy to Sydney’s CBD serving up authentic dishes seven days a week at their new look Kent street locale. Opening next door to their sister, Assembly Bar, this good looking sibling combines its funky industrial feel with a hand made pizza oven direct from Naples and a luxe interior courtyard.

Get your eats on in the Scandanavian inspired surrounds at the Museum of Sydney. Housed in what was once Australia's first Government House, this Sydney restaurant plates up only the freshest, locally soured produced to create their nothing short of droolworthy menu. Open for all day brunch, lunch and dinner, our top picks include the ricotta pancakes with fresh mango and coconut cream as well as the hickory smoked pork bun.

Simple Greek authenticity is king at Enmore’s Stix and Pita who are serving succulent prime meats slow cooked over charcoal five days per week. The menu allows for you to choose your own adventure depending on your preferences (and hangry factor), first by selecting the meat and then the accompanying filling.

Located in Coogee, La Spiaggia is run by the Lombardo family and offers the perfect place for a mid week wine at the bar, an intimate dinner date or a Sunday family get to together. Think simple, traditional and delicious. That is La Spiaggia on a plate. A generous plate of pasta cooked to perfection, al dente style, our favorite!   

Fitting well into the Paddington scene, Thirty Coffee is doing more than just making a great espresso, which they absolutely are. The bacon and egg roll by Nick O’Neill brings just what the doctor ordered with smoked milk buns, a soft-yolk egg, manchego-and-mango barbeque sauce, dark purple cabbage slaw and Black Market smoky bacon. This little secret is becoming a not so secret, packed with locals and B&E enthusiasts come the weekend.

Yang’s Malaysian Food Truck has recently parked up permanently at Yang & Co in Castlecrag. Chef and owner Alexander Wong has taken his favourite ‘Australian Asian’ foods from his childhood and pairs these with seasonal, local ingredients and an interesting wine list to match. But don’t worry, the food truck fave Singapore chilli soft-shell crab is still on the menu, sitting next to a tea smoked duck with roti or a poached Queensland prawn and corn wonton with ramen broth and onsen egg.

Welcome to the little sister of Regatta Rose Bay! Labelled the Eastern Suburb’s secret hotspot, Tide Café is sat right on the water at Rose Bay Marina, open for breakfast and lunch with a view. And what a view it is!

Specialising in HD brows, which is absolutely a thing, Beauty by Lisa is where you should head for your over plucked caterpillars to be transformed into the eyebrow equivalent of a beautiful butterfly. Lisa has been working in the industry, both internationally and locally, for over 10 years, so she knows her stuff. Other services include facials, waxing and mani/pedi treatments. 

Joe Black X is for those on the go. Which is perfect because you won’t find any seating here. But what you will find is an exceptional coffee roasted to excellence by Toby’s Estate – can you taste the subtle hint of caramel? And if you’re in a rush and feeling peckish, everything is prepared onsite to order (and quickly). Peering up at the menu, which is written up on butcher’s paper on the wall, you could start your day with a warm brekkie, consisting of Joe Black X’s house-baked muesli or pop by for roast chicken salad boxes come lunchtime.  

Rainbow Sushi is a classic joint with a menu full of sushi, sashimi and all things Japanesey. They have Rainbow specials that include sushi rolls and Rainbow ‘ships’ and if you don’t know what they are, then try one – you might be pleasantly surprised. This little gem can be found in Mona Vale, so if you find yourself in the area check these guys out. We promise it’ll be worth your while.

Sonoma continues to expand their empire, with six stores across Sydney now, but the Alexandria store set in a restored warehouse remains our favourite.

New Shanghai has finally answered all of our dumpling-related prayers with their latest offering, the New Shanghai Workshop store in Ashfield. It has never been easier to gorge on incredible dumpling goodness in the comfort of your own pyjamas, with their store stocking all of your Chinese favourites, including their house-made noodles and beef and coriander dumplings, available fresh or frozen. Eating out is overrated anyway, right?

VN Streetfoods is a Vietnamese street food style restaurant in Marrickville and they’ve got everything you would expect from a traditional Vietnamese restaurant and more! Their menu is extensive, so be prepared to make some tough choices, but we don’t think you could really make a bad choice here when there's this much deliciousness involved.

Aptly named, Folonoma comes from the expression ‘for love not money’ and since they donate 100% of their profits to not-for-profit organisations, they are definitely living up to their name. 

With the ethos ‘Slow Food – Fast,’ Sloppy Tee’s is exactly what you would expect from a street food joint by the beach, but with a gourmet edge. Coffee is fair trade and organic, sourced by Toby’s Estate, eggs are free range and the onsite bakehouse is pumping out mouthwatering pastries every day. 

As the name suggests, Sydney cafe, Three Rosettas pride themselves on a lovingly crafted coffee that tastes as good as the latte art looks. Located in Drummoyne, this family run business aims to treat their customers to the finer things in life through impeccably brewed coffee by Sensory Lab, great food and good company. You can settle in for smashed avo on toast, or grab a filtered coffee and scroll on the run to start your morning the right way.

Jardin St James oozes the perfect amount of Parisian effortlessness sans a beret-clad man with a striped shirt and a baguette. Pair this with their coffee know how and that's your midweek brekkie/lunch sorted.

Swedish clothing brand, Collection of Style (COS) has opened the doors to their second Australian store in Sydney’s iconic Commonwealth Bank chamber in Martin Place.

Soul Burger is the latest Sydney restaurant to ditch all meat and animal products, offering an entirely plant-based menu that could see you mistaking your vegan burger for the regular meaty variety we are all used to.

Cali Press has spread their cold-pressed wings beyond Sydney’s East and are now serving up their fresh and organic juices in Surry Hills. Alongside their trademark selection of cold-pressed juices and superfood smoothies they have expanded their menu to include a new salad bar so you can mix and match your favourites and soak up those chilled So-Cal vibes with their courtyard seating. For those of us who require an extra little jolt in the morning, there is AllPress Espresso coffee available all day long. 

The guys at the Annandale Hotel know what’s up… They’re giving you the opportunity to bring along your best friend (your dog, clearly) every Thursday night for a dog raffle!  You can win your dog a delectable supply of canned dog food or raw meat – yum – or just spend some quality time with your pup.

We’re pretty nuts for QVB’s Nutorious, which specialise in all things, you guessed it, NUTS! They hand roast their nuts in small batches and aim to keep the sugar content as low as possible. Also famous for their freshly made oat choc-chip cookies and donuts in the morning, this café makes for the perfect breakfast sitch, teamed expertly with a good cup of joe. 

As a creative workshop space Petal Met Sugar is the creation of two friends that combined their individual passions for floristry and baking. Located on the ground floor of the Luxe retail building, the workshop features a large wooden table for floristry work and an open kitchen where customers can view the creation of sweet treats.

Great coffee goes beyond a great barista and café, which is just a bonus at Knight’s Coffee & Tea Co. in Haymarket. Owner Jake Knight combines passion and understanding to deliver sublime coffee everytime, a credit to his training and experience from Toby’s Estate.

Formerly a hardware store, Store Espresso prides itself on organic produce, great coffee and modern Mediterranean meets Italian cuisine. With a large communal table for seating on the left of the café, and a few tables outside your best bet to ensure a spot is to grab a blanket from the chest, head across to the park and set up camp ready for people and puppy watching.

When life gives you lemon, take yourself down to Lemonia café and treat yourself to a well-deserved Mediterranean feed. The Annandale café with its bright yellow façade is named after the Rodakis brothers’ (the owners) grandmother. The repurposed the two bedroom cottage into a hub for great food and blissful drink with their ‘at home’ ambiance.

Oski is a pretty new café that has shown up in Kirribili and we think their Swedish cinnamon buns are something you need in your life. The Scandinavian Café is covering off all of the breakfast classics like porridge (with cinnamon, banana and honey) and smashed avo on toast, so you can basically choose how adventurous you’re feeling when you arrive.

Palm Beach shoes is located on Oxford Street, Paddington - one of the best spots in Sydney for high-end shopping. However, this little boutique sells all types of shoes at a range of varying prices, meaning you don’t need the big bucks to shop here.

A.McDonald has been making bespoke shoes in Sydney since 1990. Moving to the Strand Arcade in 2013, they've aligned themselves with Australia’s leading boutique retailers and craftspeople and are certainly stepping up to the mark.

The girls over at South of the Border live by the motto... "life is too short to wear boring clothes", and that is perfectly reflected in their range. In their own words, they’re inspired by “journeys to distant lands, our childhood summers on the beach and a love for playing dress ups”.

With what used to be a potions shop, somewhat 30 years ago, has now turned into a little retail boutique. Jim and Jane’s boutique in Annandale sells all things from fashion to homewares.

Welcome to one of Sydney’s most sought after hair salons, which conveniently is also the home to Joe Leszek (a big name in the biz). Stanley & Co oozes the experience and passion that defines who Joe is, creating a specialised service with the main goal to make every client feel they have control over how they look. Finally!

Ombretta is an Italian restaurant in Glebe that two friends, Niccolo Fagherazzi (previously of Fratelli Fresh) and Michael Schiavello (from Blackwattle Café), had the dream of opening up together. They are living out their dream of serving fresh and seasonal produce to create traditional Italian food. 

The Girl You Love is a boutique beauty and skincare studio located in Glebe. The owner, Kay Glass is the main therapist and has been in the beauty industry for over 35 years (so you know you're in good hands).

The guys behind Salmon & Bear in Zetland have expanded to the Inner West and are bringing their delicious seafood with them. This isn't your standard fish and chip shop – all the seafood is cooked over charcoal in the Mibrasa oven to give it that unique Salmon & Bear taste.

Michelin trained Chef Jacopo Martelossi, has teamed up with Gina di Brita from Numero Uno Specialty Coffee Roasters to bring modern regional Italian fare to both breakfast and lunch with new café; Nu 56. Their ethos is to showcase ethically sourced, artfully roasted beans, served with modern dishes at a reasonable price.

Never judge a book by its cover. This little gem, Indian Home Diner, is tucked in amongst the shops on Oxford Street and is full of mouthwatering options. Grab a chicken tikka kebab and a couple of veggie samosas. You’ll find us here at peak time, 11pm. Its the perfect place for a late night snack, especially after a vino or two and trust us when we tell you that the line is worth it. 

The Precinct by Toby’s Estate has found their new home in the lobby of Tower Three at Barangaroo, quickly becoming one of their flagship stores. Here, you can pick your daily brew made with the Toby’s Estate signature single origin Woolloomooloo blend and choose a quick meal from their breakfast and lunch menu. The dishes are inventive, with combos like coffee and cracked pepper sausages, which sounds just disgusting enough to be delicious. Settle in, or grab something to go on the way to the office–the choice is yours.

It’s a well known fact that even the meatiest of meat eaters love a good falafel. Hesham El Masry (of Summer Hill’s Plunge No.46) is the brains behind new Egyptian eatery, Cairo Takeaway on Enmore Road. He’s serving up the food that he grew up with and you’ll find falafel rolls, meat plates (vegetarian and meat) and slow cooked breakfast fava beans on the menu.

Spring Court is to France what Converse is to America. Based in Paris and still run by the same family that started it back in 1936, Spring Court have sold over 26 million sneakers, and at least one of those pairs should be yours. The quintessential tennis shoe, they’re the perfect casual and comfy shoe for both guys and gals. Plus, John Lennon and Yoko Ono wore matching ones on their wedding day so... they're legendary.

Joe Black in Surry Hills is a Sydney café that is serious about coffee. They’ve got a filter/siphon bar on their counter making cold drip coffee, and also have Five Senses and single origins on offer that will keep even the most snobbiest of coffee drinkers happy.

Portherhouse Bar and Grill is a steakhouse where chunky fries and $5 beers reign supreme. As the name suggests Porterhouse is carnivore heaven, and the sweet BBQ sauce that’s slathered over everything from baby back ribs to roasted chicken is exactly what you would want from a sticky sauce. Their steaks are top notch and the selection of sides will keep you in good supply of healthy sautéed greens and loaded fries, depending on your mood. So will it be, medium or rare? 

Brick Lane Espresso in West Pymble is a hidden gem in Phillip Mall, offering an interesting combination of food with an Italian touch and great coffee too. They are one of the very few cafes in Sydney that are open every day of the week for breakfast and lunch, meaning helloooooo Sunday brunch!

Café by day, gin bar by night, Lain Tapsall (ex- Bourke Street Bakery) and Julian Brenchley (of Channel 9’s The Block) have developed the perfect co-creation. With things like Polenta Porrij and 12-hour slow cooked Kickin Wings on the menu alongside a vast selection of all Australian gin and accompanying tonics, there’s more than enough reason to visit the Neutral Bay venue. Maybe even take that day date right on into the night…

Dan Clay, owner of Dangerously Fit has been in the fitness industry for over 11 years and is a firm believer in fun and outdoor fitness workouts rather than doing boring gym workouts on machines.

Taco lovers, get ready! This Mexican restaurant in Sydney is serving up some seriously good latin-asian tacos. Yes, Latin-Asian is a cuisine in its own right.

Located inside one of Sydney’s best luxury hotels, The Darling Spa offers 5-star treatments for hotel guests and the public alike. Designed to detoxify, nourish and hydrate the skin; body wraps, massages and facials are on the treatment menu at The Darling, as well as a range of couple therapies. Facial treatments combine premium ingredients such as white and gold caviar, or pure gold, which will leave you glowing from the inside.

Tucked away in the backstreets of Darlinghurst is Francis Street Atelier, a boutique and workshop for contemporary, bespoke jewellery. Collectively run by jewellery designers and makers Lalita Peeranan and Elin Hammarstrom, Francis Street Atelier offers the highest quality service to its beloved clients.

Tyra Banks was onto something when she said “smile with your eyes” and now you can give your lashes something to smile about with a visit to Lady Lash. Whether you want eyelashes as bold and voluminous as the Kardashians or just want a simple eyebrow shaping, Lady Lash is your one-stop-shop for all things brows and lashes.

At the stylish Alan Coban studio, it’s all about you. One of the leading hair concept salons in Sydney, Coban offers the best and latest in styles, trends and hair technology. Established 20 years ago, it has a loyal following and if you’re not part of that, you’re missing out. 

The Sydney flagship of Kératase Paris, REVO Hair Atelier is one of the best salons in Sydney. Focussing on personalised services and treatments, a trip to REVO will ensure you some georgous locks plus some amazing insider tips on how to keep your hair healthy and salon fresh/ With a sleek space-like interior, dimmed lights and a fully fledged hair spa, this place is out of this world. 

An American diner on wheels, Nighthawk Diner serving old-fashioned classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner like subs and shakes. First off, we need to talk about the subs, because the chilli cheesesteak, with beef brisket and oh so much cheese, has grabbed our attention.