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Known for their imported cured meats and gourmet cheeses with a difference (hello truffle brie!) Jean Louis Joseph is the real deal, and the locals would expect nothing less. The café menu is teaming with all of our breakfast favourites but with a distinct European twist. Think truffle salsa scrambled eggs and baguettes brimming with prosciutto and provolone cheese. And let’s not forget the coffee, which is carefully prepared to give you that delicious morning caffeine hit. 

For authentic Indian flavours and fare, head on over to Manjit’s Indian Restaurant. Originating from Corrimal, the Indian restaurant has now hit Sydney CBD and Balmain. Whether it’s date night or a family night out, Manjit’s got you covered with their range of traditional Indian cuisines. With their extensive range of naans, curries such as Goan Beef Vindaloo and Kochin Bug Curry, Manjit's has a taste and flavour to suit everyone.

Looking to update your fitness routine? Why not take a run at Body Classique Health Fitness & Dance Centre. Internationally recognised as an affiliate studio of Antigravity Yoga and Fitness, Body Classique is the place to go to turn your world upside down. Run by Samara Lee Hedges, Body Classique run exciting and unique fitness and dance glasses that provide guidance, motivation and guidance.

Originally conceived as a bar, Annata in Crows Nest is a modern Australian restaurant with a focus on good wine and cocktails. Former bartender at Rockpool Bar & Grill, Christian Blair works with head chef, Jimmy Richardson from Altitude and the Bridge Room, to bring to life Australian produce.

With beards being the new male accessory, the next question is where to maintain that growing mane. That’s where the Grand Royal Barbers in the Sydney CBD comes in. Headed by a fifth generation barber, whether you’re due for a cut, trim or shave, you can rest assured that you’re beard will be well looked after.

Calling the iconic Strand Arcade home, Vintage Watch Co. is timeless (see what we did there?). Whether you’re a first-time watch-wearer, looking to sell or a collector, this Sydney store is the place to get some of the most stylish arm candy around.

Tra Mi is the Vietnamese restaurant in Marrickville that’s serving up unpretentious food that packs a flavour punch. You’ll be spoilt for choice at this joint with a menu that basically lets you pick whatever protein you want. Shallot and ginger scallops? Sure thing. Steamed vermicelli noodle salad with spring rolls? Yes please! Lemongrass & chilli crocodile? Ummm, sure!

If you're looking for some good Asian food in Bondi, make your way to MAMASAN on Beach Road. Flavours range from Japanese to Taiwanese and include morsels like sashimi, duck pancakes and delicious dumplings. Gemma Lin and Adam Hunt are the duo behind MAMASAN and are inspired by the flavours they come across on their annual trips to Taiwan and Japan.

The guys at Elatte Café not only encourage but also fuel our unhealthy attachment to coffee (it’s Allpress Espresso so it’s no wonder why). Warm and inviting, the walls of this Padstow cafe are dressed with cutesy art that make you feel right at home and ready to dig in.

The third Sydney addition for this Canadian juggernaut, Kit & Ace is making sure that everyone has access to their lust-worthy clothing with their latest Bondi store. Achieving the near impossible task of creating clothes that are both comfortable and stylish, Sydneysiders can put their trackie-daks away and step-out in style.

J&M is an intimate whisky bar that's opened in the historic Angel Hotel in Sydney's CBD. A tribute to the late John Hemmes, this chic bar is located at the House of Merivale fashion outlet and has the décor to match - including bespoke haberdashery cabinets that are full of the ingredients that make up the Chivas Regal showcase they have launched with.

Where does it all come together in seamless style, edginess, taste and aesthetic? Black Boho, that’s where. In the mood for quirky hand-made bangles, scarves and peanut butter swirl cookies? Most people would tell you you’re dreaming, no place would provide all of that in a breeze of proximity and convenience. Black Boho does and they do it with flair.

These guys know how to have a good time, with their buzzing atmosphere and casual dining set to a soundtrack of traditional music. Their South American flavours with our beautiful Australian produce are a match made in Latino heaven and will keep your taste buds on their toes all night. 

Paddock is the cafe in Surry Hills you to head if you can’t decide whether to play it naughty or nice this Sunday morning. For a naughty start to the day, order the French toast with its crisp exterior and soft middle, doused in sweet raspberry syrup, salty maple peanut butter (!!!) and berry compote. If you are feeling nicer, opt for the fruity acai bowl or zucchini fritters served over thinly sliced salmon gravlax, poached egg, avocado, ricotta and spicy dukkah. If in doubt, order one of each and share with your mate.

Former My Kitchen Rule sisters, Helena and Vikki Moursellas, have opened an open style kitchen within Civic Saloon. Located downstairs of Thai restaurant, Holy Basil, the food is a combination of modern Australian meets Greek and is decorated in a deco classic style.

This one comes with a warning because D Bowls is super addictive. Sometimes, there’s nothing better than having all your food in the convenience of a bowl. The team here makes snacking super easy and serve up some damn good dishes including their famous tropical acai bowls, a beautiful, fruity concoction that all the locals are loving.

Masters of balayage and pearlescent colour, the folks at Sydney hair salon, Visare are constantly on trend alert. Equipped to treat your hair the way it deserves to be treated, with Olaplex and keratin, they do suburban hair without the huge flatscreen, nor the 80’s look.

Fat Panda is a gem in Canley Heights plating up affordable and delicious modern Asian dishes heavily influenced by Japanese cuisine. With a sushi train chugging around the open kitchen, where you can watch your food being prepared, Fat Panda is very pretty to look at.

Superfood Sushi is sushi as you’ve never had it before. Think watermelon, kiwi, and raw zucchini spaghetti, and you are looking at some of Superfood’s creative and totally vegan-friendly creations.

French café in Sydney, La Cachette, has that touch of French class that we all need every now and then. From marble table tops to fresh-baked baguettes, we are especially loving their all-day breakfast menu.

Parliament on King has made the news for its important work with refugees and asylum seekers, organising barista training sessions, providing a catering service which employs them, and running a Saturday family dinner service which dishes up those feel-good feeds made by refugees and asylum seekers employed onsite. 

Floating is not your usual way to relax and "let go" of everything - but then, this isn't any old place to de-stress. Sydney Float Centre is home to one of the city's best kept wellness secrets - floatation therapy.

King Street Cyclery is a place where you can buy anything cycling related with a twist. If you’ve noticed the weird and wonderful window displays which in the past have featured an alien and a Santa Claus riding bicycles, you’ve spotted King Street Cyclery. This bike shop in Sydney is your go-to whether you are a commuter, tourer, racer, or newbie who needs adult training wheels.

Wandering into Bliss and Chips looking for some greasy seafood after a couple of cold ones and you’d think nothing of it. All your fish and chippie standards are there: fish cocktails, deep-fried prawns, calamari, pluto pups, burgers and even deep-fried Mars bars. But hidden behind the mustachioed fish logo of this Newtown fish and chips shop is a pretty awesome secret. It’s the first vegan (and gluten-free) fish and chip shop in Sydney. Say what?!

The crew at Hunter and Fox are pushing the boundaries when it comes to custom tattoo artistry. This old-school parlour serves up epic lettering, script and bold designs. Walk in and you enter a whole world of tattoo inspiration, with colour designs hanging from wall-to-wall. Oh, and it’s also the home studio of tattoo artist Lauren Winzer… who has tattooed Miley Cyrus many, many times. We. Are. Sold.

Perched atop The Sheaf in Double Bay (AKA one of Sydney's best bars), this leafy hideaway bar is a perfect retreat for cocktails in a sleeker setting. The Canopy is aptly named for its balcony position upstairs from the merrymaking of the garden pub below, overlooking the giant fig tree and the crowds below.

This place is not your average apple crumble, guys. Crumble Top is the freshest dessert café to open in Newtown where you can let your creativity run wild. In fact, they encourage you to. The ultimate in winter comfort food, Crumble Top allows you to choose your own only oozy crumble adventure where the only limitation is the seasonality.

The Local Store in Rozelle is that kind of cool store where you find that one incredible piece that no one else will have. Stocking some of the best up and coming brands around, it's got that vintage edge which translates to effortless street style perfect for weekend rummaging around Sydney's markets. It's also an ideal place to check out if you're looking for something really unique for yourself or to gift someone else.

Meylissa Yusuf swapped her suit for her apron and opened up her first patisserie Miam in Pyrmont. Having served her time in the kitchen at Zumbo Rozelle and Cheeky Chocolate, this hole in the wall is serving up finger-licking deserts with an Asian twist. Her signature is a black-sesame tart with a creamy vanilla and chocolate center, as well as a green tea slice with layers of green tea, brown-roasted rice cream and Chantilly mascarpone. 

Formerly The Goodwill Society pop-up, 169 Darlinghurst is the permanent café and rosé bar by the same guys behind Tatler nightclub. They call themselves a ‘lifestyle cafe’ and it isn’t hard to see why, because they have struck a balance between intensely nourishing dishes like the macrobiotic bowl (avocado, grated beetroot, roasted sweet potato, fermented vegetables, cauliflower, aduki beans and tahini dressing) with Pablo & Rusty’s coffee and cocktails to enjoy come evening.

Specialising in sustainable practices, Luc Espace is an Aveda Lifestyle Salon, which recycles 95% of their waste and prides themselves on their use of environmentally conscious, salon-only Aveda products. The calming scene is set with the aroma of essential oils wafting through the salon and a stress relieving massage. Regularly participating in major fashion shows, Luc Espace is aligned closely with the fashion industry, promising a luxurious experience and expert styling.

Conveniently located opposite Sutherland station, Frank and Blanco is a Mexican style tapas restaurant that keeps things bright and cheerful, even on the rainiest of days. Designed for sharing, the beer battered fries with siracha mayo is instantly addictive and if you’re one you has trouble deciding what to order off the menu, then go for the taco tasting trio so you can sample all three of their taco fillings.

Taking inspiration from the pizzerias you’d find in New York, Marciano’s is bringing woodfired pizzas to the north. Converted from an old hardware store, this Lindfield restaurant sports dark timber floors and spacious interiors so you can bring the whole gang for an Italian feast.

A much loved local café in Sydney, COOH is trading the sea breeze of North Curl Curl for the industrial edge of Alexandria in its latest venture. Bringing the same healthy wholesome meals, smoothies and house-roasted coffee with a few extra Alexandria-only choices, this Alexandria café is the perfect way to refresh and recharge.

It’s vintage rummaging made easy at this Manly store. Apostlebird sees Jacqui Rafferty’s dream come to life in the form of a vintage retail store on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Sourcing stock from the USA and Australia, she’s got a curated collection that extends from the treasure trove that is Brooklyn’s flea markets all the way to hard-to-find pieces of country NSW.

If you need a bit of street food in your life, then POKLOL has you covered. The guys here don't have a permanent store, but travel around from place to place peddling their delicious wares. Ordering is simple: select your base (be it banh mi, soft taco, or a salad) and then choose your protein. The Korean tacos are a thing of beauty and the chichi fries with Bulgogi beef are loaded up fries at their best.

The Essential Ingredient is the place to go for hard-to-find ingredients. Stocking the good stuff that the chefs use, it's got all the bells and whistles you could ever need. Check online to see what cooking classes they've got going on. From famous Aussie chefs to international stars, it's an incredible experience and totally gives you license to show off your newfound skills to all your friends. 

The Hub House Diner is the Inner West's answer to an American-style diner; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a pretty diverse range of dishes. For lunch, you should order the 8-hour slow roasted sticky lamb ribs or southern fried smoky BBQ chicken wings and for breakfast; it's either the classics, or their 'pimp your breakfast' option. To truly pimp your breakfast, you can add things like an extra poachy, double smoked bacon, or the house potato hash.

Art of Bloom is an enchanting florist on Balmain's busiest street. Not only to these talented people design beautiful bouquets, but they also specialise in bespoke blooms for weddings, events and can even create incredible pieces of floral art. Have you been dreaming about having a dress made from flowers? Well this florist in Sydney can do that for you!

Meet Gerard is serving a modern twist on the classic brunch fare in Alexandria. Behind the scenes, owner Traina (previously of Petersham’s The Counter) has enlisted Sarah McWilliam (ex-West Juliett Head Chef) to deliver an innovative and honest menu, taking advantage of fresh local produce.

A wonder unto itself, Sydney Chinese restaurant, Tim Ho Wan has long dazzled every palate that it has come across. Arguably the king of dim sums, this food phenomena utterly deserves its shiny Michelin star. Yet wonder of wonders, this culinary delight is accessible to us all, dubbed the worlds ‘cheapest Michelin starred restaurant’ with a pleasant price range to match.

Known to locals as ‘The Courty’, this Newtown institution has been around for a loooooong time, and it’s going to stay that way. In their own words, the decor is “affectionately lived in” and gives off a real homely vibe. The bistro menu features all your classic pub faves – a good chicken parmy or the Courty burger will never disappoint and there's a daily specials menu to appease the masses, including $12 lunch deals. Hells yes! 

Don’t be shy when ascending the elevator to Whisk Espresso in Chatswood, what’s waiting for you on level 12 is nothing short of awesome. 

Smack bang in the heart of Chinatown, Takumi offers a fusion menu with over 40 rotating selections, as well as hot dishes and a-la-carte options available to order. Don’t leave without trying their famous hamburger sushi. Trust us, it tastes a whole lot better than it sounds!

Okay, we love a good food truck, because what's better than fast, good food coming from Sofia (the truck has a name, we think it suits her) with cartoon vegetables on the side?

There’s something brewing on the corner of Mentmore and Morley Ave, but whilst it’s not something of the witchy kind, it’s safe to say that this café in Rosebery is adding a little magic to the neighbourhood. And this cafe means serious business, teaming up with some big and delicious names like Lucky You Cleanse, Single Origin Coffee and Iggy’s Sourdough to ensure you’re café fare is nothing short of tasty. 

This Sydney food truck is tucked away in the streets of Marrickville delivering sweet treats to all. Famous for their Nutella jar stuffed full of waffles, ice cream, strawberries and (of course) Nutella, this gooey yet toasty treat will really hit your sweet spot, completed with a blank name tag to be filled at your will.

Russian pies, pancakes, pastries and cakes will have you rushin' to Newtown's Izba Russian Treats. Traditional Russian pancakes (blinis) are served both savoury with beef and caramelised onions or sweet with Nutella, strawberries and cream.

As its name implies, Rough & Bare is a health food cafe in Sydney that's all about stripping meals right back to basics, plating up only the most nourishing and wholesome combinations. Serving up high quality, organic, pasture-fed food, Rough & Bare is all about getting you the nutrients you need and a taste you’ll love.

The pasta used by some of Sydney's best restaurants can now be yours as you do your grocery shopping. Tucked into Bondi Junction, Pasta e Sugo is serving up homemade gnocchi, pasta, antipasti and, of course, sweet treats that'll remind you why Italian is best.

Huang Tai Ji is a healthier spin on a fast food restaurant in Sydney with a menu of classic Chinese flavours, interpreted in a modern way. The menu is small but concise and uses words like crispy, fried, spicy and burrito throughout, so you know it’s going to be a crowd pleaser.

Japanese inspired coffeehouse, Kahii is a fusion café, specialising in coffee, pork katsu and all things matcha. Striking a balance between naughty and nice, Kahii offers a respite from your busy work day. The menu is constantly changing, but favourites include the soba noodle salad and generous pork katsu sandwiches. For sweet relief, the glass cabinet is well stocked, with matcha cream puff éclairs and brightly coloured vegan treats as well as organic cold pressed juices by Prodjuice.

The brick and mortar representation of this online meal delivery service, The Cook's Grocer in Rozelle stocks some of the best produce in Sydney. Working closely with leading chefs and foodies, there's wheels of cheese by the good folk at Salt Meats Cheese, protein courtesy of Origin Meats and fresh as fresh can be seafood from De Costi. It's the place to get inspired and pick up those flavour-packed ingredients that will elevate your home-cooked meals to new heights. 

Big cheese enthusiast? Italia Di Gusto are holding two incredibly tempting cheese tasting nights in November. On November 5th, it will be a parmesan evening, structured around how to take parmesan from appetiser to cake. Then on November 12, there will be an evening dedicated to pecorino, tasting the the different types and maturation. Both are completely free, and run from 5pm-8pm. 

Hidden only a few doors down from Castle Towers, The Lane is nestled in a dark laneway on Old Northern Road. Once a BYO only wine bar, The Lane is now a fully licensed wine and tapas bar, complete with a wine and liquor store conveniently located next door, in case you need to top up your supply. Spanning across three rooms, The Lane can easily accommodate a birthday party or intimate date night.

Jipang Japanese is the Manly restaurant that delivers home-style Japanese cooking by the beach. All your traditional favourites are on show and with a fully licensed bar, it’s the perfect place for a twilight tipple as the sun goes down.

Having expanded from Chatswood onto a second branch in Hurstville, Ozeki Sushi are clearly onto something. Consistently busy, the buzzing sushi train offers a broad range of ready-to-eat and made-to-order dishes, making it an ideal stop off for both a quick bite on the go or a long, casual lunch.

Coffee Tank is the newest addition to the ever-expanding Marrickville café family, serving Gabriel Coffee all day alongside hearty favourites like bacon and egg rolls with chorizo and smashed avo on toast. Health conscious diners are not forgotten here, with menu items like acai bowls and sugar free muesli bars plus a range of gluten free and vegan options too.

There should be zero degrees of separation between you and what could quite possibly be Sydney’s most exciting dessert spot, Zero Degrees. This sweet spot is bringing even more foot traffic to the already bustling Regent Place on George Street and is home to the most inventive and delicious desserts in Sydney.

As a modern Australian and Brazilian restaurant you will find a menu packed with premium meats and seafood served fresh from the grill as well as vegan and vegetarian options, all with a fine dining flair. Think crispy quail with compressed watermelon and crackling pork belly with prune confit.