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Bringing a southern Californian and Mexican vibe to Redfern is the men’s barbershop, Chicano’s. As soon as you step into the shop, you definitely won’t feel like you’re in Redfern anymore, as they offer a different type of vibe that sets it apart from any other barbershop in Sydney.

For all your streetwear fashion needs, Culture Kings is the place to go. These guys stock local and leading streetwear brands including New Era custom hats, Mitchell and Ness sportswear, Herschel Supply Co bags, Diamond Supply custom printed tees, NBA jerseys and of course, everything Nike. 

If you want a true old world barbershop experience that uses traditional barbering techniques then head to The Barberhood in the CBD.

The ReVamp Rooms is a premium beauty salon in Sydney and is operated by two women who between them have 21 years of experience as beauty therapists – now that's a lot of experience! ReVamp Rooms offer a whole range of beauty treatments from the usual beauty services such as hair removal, nails, eye and brow treatments and make up services to cosmedical treatments such as skin analysis, hydrabrasion, peels, tattoo removal, skin tightening and body contouring. 

Oasis Skin And Body is a hair and beauty salon in Randwick that is alllll about beauty. From hair to waxing to makeup to facials, they've got the knowledge and skills to keep you looking and feeling beautiful.

Elysium is a boutique skincare and beauty clinic in Waverley that truly knows how get your skin glowing. Renowned for their tailor-made skincare treatments, Elysium has become the go-to place for all things beauty. With everything from skincare to hair removal, nails to spray tanning and massages to brow treatments, Elysium have you covered. Their ready-made retreat packages are a perfect gift, either for a friend or for yourself, because let's face it, you deserve it!

Nestled in a quiet Balmain street, Lady Luxe Beauty offers a full spectrum of beauty services that will leave you buffed, glossed and ready to tackle the world once again. Their menu of facials is what’s really got us excited though, since words like collagen induction therapy, dermabrasion and micro-oxygen are thrown around liberally.

The love child of Wes Griffiths and Anton Hughes, former pit masters at Vic’s Meat Market, and of Tim Chillingworth – owner of Newtown's 1950s' clothing store Faster Pussycat, Bovine & Swine Barbecue Co. is the kind of place that is so popular it sells. out. of. meat.

Waterman’s Lobster Co. is rolling into Bondi this summer for a three-month stint by the beach and they are bringing their much-loved lobster rolls with them. The second Sydney outpost by owners Matt Swieboda, Tristan Blair and Nate Howell, they are excited to get back to their lobster shack roots.

A fun take on a preppy Hamptons style clubhouse and garden, The Clubhouse pop-up is an exciting collaboration between Mad Pizza and the World Padel Club. With delicious food and drinks aplenty, this pop-up will be sticking around until the end of June (at least). Pizzas from (surprise, surprise) Mad Pizza will be available as well as PIMMS, champagne and a spot of Bocce.

Created by two friends, Parea Greek Tavern has that perfect relaxing-vibe that translates to long lunches and good memories. With recipes handed down generation by generation, it's authentic Greek cuisine at its best. Ideal for sharing, start things off hands-on with a selection of their delicious dips before moving on to the mixed platter piled on high with souvlakis, loukanika, lamb and some greek salad just to balance things out a little. 

Fleurette Beauty is a boutique beauty salon in Sydney specialising in nail fashion. Their services include many options for chip-proof nail colour, like the OPI Gel Colour, Bio Sculpture Gel and Shellac to name only a few.

The small bar in Sydney that Annandale always wanted, Sede is known for their cheap Monday night pizzas and Thursday night specials on their small share plates, which are designed especially for you to order a few among friends.

The Lion and Buffalo in Coogee has an extensive all-day menu - Yep, that means you can eat breakfast all day, every day. Sometimes all you want for lunch on a hot day is granola and yoghurt or smashed avo on toast, and The Lion and Buffalo make sure that you can.

Giant squid, anyone? Cutting straight to the crunch, Cheers Cut takes fried goods to the next level by changing up the standard box of crispy fried chicken proving that size does matter when it comes to serving up 12 oz succulent chicken breast pieces. 

This Drummoyne veteran has been a mainstay for fish and chips in Sydney and everyone has been paying attention. Being awarded many accolades, you can trust that your meal will be done right at Ocean Foods. Focusing on only using the best seasonal produce, there won't be any rubbery fish for you at this place. Available in whatever way you like your fillet cooked, you can also order your catch online.

Artisan denim? Yes, it is most certainly a thing. And the guys at The Great Southern Denim Co are committed to bringing you the best denim that Japan and the USA has to offer. Think blue chambray shirts, Japanese plaid and jeans in all shapes and sizes. The guys will be happy to help you find the perfect pair of jeans because we all know shopping for jeans can be a stressful and soul destroying mission - win!

Bottom of the Harbour has been a fixture on the Balmoral Esplanade since 1989, and if you want your fish 'n' chips after a dip done right, you can bet your bottom dollar on Bottom.

Fat Angel is a fresh-faced cherub gracing the dining precinct of Surry Hills, serving up yummy Mediterranean eats and burgers because this is Sydney and burgers are the cornerstone of every Sydneysider's diet.

Home to delicious, crispy fish, sustainably caught and served up with crunchy golden chips, Fish On Bourke brings a little fresh ocean breeze to the heart of Sydney. Take-away or dine in their mood-lit, fisherman netted ceiling'd restaurant for a taste of something fresh on Bourke Street. 

British Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton is bringing a whole lotta culinary pizzazz to The Old Clare Hotel with his Kensington Street Social restaurant. The biggest venue in Old Clare, 120 can sit for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (with brunch on Sundays!). Kensington Street Social will be home to British-Mediterranean share plates, with a menu broken up into snacks, veges, raw and cured, sourdough flatbreads, fish and shellfish, meat, cheese, and desserts. 

Life is all about the details. For an outfit, that means your accessories and Pierre Winter is the place to go for all your jewelry needs. Stocking only the best of the best accessories, runway favourites including Oscar de la Renta, Rachel Zoe and Zac Posen can all be found in this shop in Paddington.

East meets West meets Newtown at Pasha's on King Street. A favourite of the locals, Pasha's have been serving up the best of modern and authentic Turkish cuisine in Newtown since 1975. Bring the whole fam down and get a banquet that will excite everyone.

With locations at Manly and Byron Bay, it's fair to say that Fishmongers are well-entrenched in beachside seafood eats. Your to-go fish 'n' chippery with a little more panache, at Fishmongers you can grab your usual fish 'n' chips, or you can order shaved sweet potato chips, tempura veggies, asian salad, and a constantly-rotating menu of fresh, creatively seasoned seafood. Fish and chips in Sydney has levelled up!

For lovers of the humble pickle, Pickled is the toasted sandwich dream. Their menu is always changing, with dishes like baked eggs, house made chicken soup and a healthy number of toasties on rotation. Flavour is king here, as it should be, so they love mixing ballsy ingredients like pickled fennel, provolone and pickles (obviously) to create home comforts in their own signature style. The beans are by DC coffee and there are many different preparations on offer, like cold drip, chemex and espresso.

Coffee lovers, unite! Cool Mac is the Kirribilli coffee institution where some of the best Campos coffee in Sydney is brewed. With a rich and colourful menu, Cool Mac now serves up Japanese-inspired dishes dreamed up by sushi chef Jun Okamatsu, formerly of Atarmon’s Sushi-ya (as well as old favourites like the cheese and bacon roll with siracha mayo).

Love Those Lashes offers premium, high-end lash extensions in a relaxed environment. Providing eyebrow shaping and tinting, manicures and pedicures, spray tanning and waxing for men and women, Love those Lashes is the perfect stop to touch up those loose ends. They aspire to bring beauty to all without pain, and who can say no to that?

Doughnut Time is sweeping the nation with its fresh, inventive, and colourful rings of dough and Sydneysiders can expect to be able to scoop up some fresh (no doughnut is ever more than three-hours old!), hand-dipped creations in Newtown, Bondi, and Chippendale!

Known for their spray tanning and nail treatments, The Parlour has got you covered from top to toe with their comprehensive menu of offerings. Between the rose petal foot soak prior to your pedicure and the no-nasty nail polish that will adorn your fingers and toes, this is the place to head for a luxe beauty treatment, specially catered to your needs. Each offering has many options, even tanning, since you can choose between the whole hog, half body or face only top up tan.

We love a multi-tasking eatery because being able to do our shop while we munch on some lunch just means more time for eating in our books. Enter the Sunrise Asian café and restaurant in Elizabeth Bay. After being a long-held secret by the chef crowd (think Neil Perry and Peter Gilmore for starters), the same rich Australian-grown produce is now readily available for all in this new concept store. Being fresh, the produce is subject to changes and can range from having a pile of green mangoes just begging to be made into a salad to torch ginger for your next soup.

You can’t get much closer to the water than a restaurant positioned within a yacht club. Cala Luna is the Mosman Italian restaurant that delivers not only spectacular views, but the food to match.

Pagoto is not your average gelato stop. In fact, it’s been described as the Athens of the inner-west, offering up authentic flavours of the Aegean. Giving us sidney-siders a twist on the average gelato (and let’s face it, we’re spoilt for choice) in its retro fit-out, the flavours here are previously untasted, unseen and still remain unmatched in Australia. Mastering 36 unique flavours, almost half are Greek and based on delicious greek pastries like watermelon and feta. For those feeling a little less adventurous, Pagoto still hosts a delicious pool of conventional flavours, coffees and frappes.

So you like lamb? Good. The Valley in Dulwich Hill is a local hotspot for Lebanese pizza. We're talking super thin, warm, and with a crunchy crust that's just to die for.

If you’re a coffee lover, you will soon become even more addicted. Fossix coffee will satisfy all those morning coffee cravings, with its micro roaster and high quality products. 

Another addition to the foodie hub that is Albion Street, Surry Hills café, White Taro is where east meets west. Featuring all your café favourites, each comes with a little eastern Asian twist. The beef skirt wrap with an XO mayo, whilst the flame grilled marinated chicken baguette is topped off with Vietnamese herbs and sriracha mayo. It’s a friendly dining experience that welcomes the whole family with open arms.

Coffee and pastry have always gone hand in hand, and this Summer Hill café is nailing this simple yet crucial combo. They do coffee, and they do it damn well. It’s retro style interior is a great place to read the paper and enjoy a cheeky mid week pastry. Pack your pennies (it’s cash only) and hit up Drugstore nice and early because the  pastries often run out by 9am. If that isn’t enough to convince you to try this cafe for yourself, then we don’t know what will. 

Bake Bar is a bakery with a difference and is bringing their organic awesomeness to Double Bay. Known for their uncomplicated, fuss-free bread and pastries, and a breakfast and lunch menu that will have you coming back again and again. Whether you are a quinoa salad girl or a chunky beef pie guy, Bake Bar will deliver the goods.

The ladies over at Shibori know how to treat their fabric. Pepa Martin and Karen Davis are modernising ancient techniques to creat some of the most beautiful fabric in the game. The designs come out way better than that tie dye shirt you did with your friends in high school, but it's essentially the same technique. If you’re feeling really adventurous (or nostalgic) you can even take a workshop to create your own! You won’t find a more visually capturing fabric anywhere in Sydney.

If you’re a man in need of some new threads then make a beeline to this Sydney clothing store. Big Trouble is conveniently located in the CBD that curates a selection of designers and brands that achieve that effortless street style look with ease. i.e. All the hard work about choosing what to wear has been done for you.

Born out of an organic partnership that we’re totally loving, what was once the American beating heart of Paddington as set its eyes on the west landing in The Chippendale Hotel. Cheekyburger, an American style burger joint (surprise surprise) doesn’t mess around and has a menu that reads like a cardiac arrest.

The guys behind Zeus Street Greek must be looking down on us from the top of Mount Olympus and are feeling generous because they’ve added Dulwich Hill to their empire.

A respite from the bustling streets of Redfern, D E A Store is a Sydney homewares haven cleverly named because of their goal of pleasing your delicate eye area with their collection of home and kitchen objects. Each item is chosen for both their utility as well as intrinsic beauty, collectively designed to compliment the eclectic offerings of the surrounding area. You’ll find labels like Tom Dixon, Artistica stoneware, and MOMA as well as pieces from local artists and artisans; Dat Van and Ode Ceramics to name only two.

Zeus Street Greek is heading south to the shire with their new Cronulla outpost. Expect the same ridiculously addictive pitas stuffed with whatever protein your hangry for and complete with finger-lickin’ good sauces and even chips for some varieties.

Henry Deane is the newly revamped crown of the historic Hotel Palisade. Order a drink and catch an eyeful of their 270-degree views, one of Sydney’s best vantage points of The Rocks, the CBD, Barangaroo, and the Harbour.

Spread out your wings and soar straight into Glider KS. Another addition to the foodie hub that is Kensington Street, this café in Chippendale blends café fare with Thai cuisine for one unique dining experience. Revamping a old Chippendale terrace house, the interiors feature exposed brick walls and light timber features to give the space plenty of light whilst maintaining that urban edge.

The Union Hotel has opened a new lounge bar and bistro to accompany its outdoor beer garden, so it's appropriate for all of the seasons. With spring upon us, you'll want to park yourself in the beer garden though, with a drink in hand. This local pub in Newtown is a favourite for craft beer, whisky, food and wine lovers and they offer a large range of craft beers with 20 on tap. Their bistro, run by head chef Michael Carter, provides not only your standard Aussie pub meals but also a few seafood dishes to mix things up. Enjoy live music on Thursdays and Sundays, or head down for midweek trivia because who doesn't love trivia?

Nestled amongst some of Sydney’s best Chinese and Malaysian food, Phoodle offers a Vietnamese alternative, with traditional bánh mì, Vietnamese iced coffee and a 12-hour cooked broth. The coconut-infused beef and vermicelli or the sticky grilled chicken with mung bean patties and sticky rice will give anyone not with you some definite ‘pho-mo.’

It’s changed the way the US approaches hair, has made its way to the UK and now Sydney gets its day out in the sun. Blow Bar Co is a Sydney hair salon in Waverley that brings a whole new experience to those luscious locks you’ve been coveting.

Located in the heart of Sydney (Clarence street to be exact), this tattoo studio has a host of extremely talented artists who are killing it on deck. Expect a royal pain… but in a good way! The Royal boasts epic supplies, artists and aftercare for your new patch of work. Housing an awesome vibe and awesome staff, it’s fair to say this Sydney’s tattoo studio is just plain awesome. The crew here know exactly what they’re doing, with artistry like you’ve never seen, which means you’ll be super comfortable and confident no matter what design you’re looking for.

Bodega 1904 is the newest outpost by the team behind Sydney's fave Latin American and Spanish restaurant, Porteno. Produce is king here, with each tapas plate crafted from the freshest, local and seasonal produce in the same way they like to eat and drink - with great care, passion and in even better company. Situated in the heart of the Harold Park Tramsheds, the open layout and comfortable aqua bar stools give this restaurant and wine bar a relaxed vibe. Whether you’re looking for an intimate catch up or a big family lunch, Bodega’s has got you sorted.

For us Sydney guys and gals we constantly seek out the very best in hair and beauty. Located in the beating heart of Annandale is a salon that combines international excellence, an extraordinary location and premium products to give you just that! Cue Académie Salon. 

If you’re looking for a tattoo of the Japanese kind, these guys are one of the best when it comes to Japanese tattooing in Sydney. A stand-out in the world of boutique tattooing, this crew has perfected their craft within the Japanese genre but boast specialist tattoo artists in all styles, you can’t really go wrong with such a gifted team. Skilled in all styles from Japanese, to western traditional, and neo-traditional, to your classic illustrative, black and grey and realistic, these guys don’t take walk-ins, so make sure you hit them before you pay them a visit.

Aptly named, El Topo Basement is a nightclub located underneath the hugely popular Mexican restaurant El Topo inside The Eastern, in Sydney’s Bondi Junction. Live entertainment will keep you dancing from hump day onwards, while the cocktail list will have you hooked from the moment you walk through the door. The mescal sour is as good as it sounds and the coconut margarita will make you a tequila convert, if you aren’t already.

For fish and chips in Sydney done right you kind of have to make a stop at this Coogee fish and chip shop. A Fish Called Coogee is fish and chips without the trimmings because who needs deconstructed this and sous vide that when the meals are this good.

Let’s face it, nothing beats a good mani – But when it’s time to shake up the normal routine, Nailed By Larouge has you covered. A specialist on all things acrylic and wonderful, get ready for your fingers to turn into a canvas as Lauren Larouge works her magic, transforming them into masterpieces of nail art.

As the second Sydney outpost from the A Tavola team, at this Bondi restaurant you can expect the same authentic Italian cuisine they have become known for. A Tavola’s emphasis is on fresh local and sustainable seafood and a casual beach side vibe that is quintessentially Bondi. The menu is concise, so whether you select a handmade pasta dish or one of six spuntini options, this Italian restaurant will not disappoint.

Urbanista provides a creative approach to Middle East and Mediterranean fusion with a focus on fresh and seasonal ingredients, committing to locally sourced products and small artisanal producers. This combination provides some flavoursome dishes in an array of tapas for any time of the day.

We have found the perfect Vietnamese restaurant just pho you, which is absolutely pho-nomenal and pho-bulous… Okay, we’ll stop with the pho jokes and get down to business. Brought to you from the Far East to the inner city of Sydney suburb of Barangaroo, Phomo is a place that will truly tantalize your taste buds with its deliciously exotic cuisine.

Breathing some local, non-touristy life into Circular Quay, Ground Control café has it all: friendly, talented baristas, delicious food and coffee, and enough specials to keep you interested day after day.

Grabbing a coffee in the CBD needs to be two things: quick and easy. Maybe a third: delicious. Soho Espresso ticks all of these boxes and then some. Without a doubt one of the busiest cafes in Sydney you’ll see, these guys always keep their cool under pressure.