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Sitting on the corner of Illawarra Road and Woodland Street is Illi Hill, a small cafe in Sydney serving Little Marionette coffee in Marrickville. Illi Hill's ricotta and buttermilk pancakes cause quite a stir, with dark chocolate praline, saffron poached pear, orange and saffron glaze and home made vanilla labnah.

The Hummerston’s Gourmet Butcher in Lane Cove does all the things a good butchery should. This butcher has been supplying high quality meat to the lower North Shore for over 40 years and is manned by a team of meat-loving professionals. Hummerston’s make their own preservative-free gourmet sausages and for the more adventurous cook, a great range of game meats are on offer. Hummerston’s also deliver free to nearby areas. 

You’re in safe hands at Lucas Meats— for over 45 years these guys have been supplying Eastern suburbs locals with high quality meat from their specialist producers. This is the kind of place you might ask the friendly butcher on duty to do all sorts of gory things you would rather not do yourself. They have their own curing and smoking facilities on site and are known for their distinctively flavored bacon and ham. 

There are few things better than an old-school European cake shop like Wellington Cakes on Bondi Road. For more than 30 years, Leslie Brull and his family have been making a selection of predominantly Hungarian sweet and savory goodies for their many loyal followers. For those unfamiliar with the dense chocolate-filled yeast cake that is a traditional kugelhof, the Wellington Cakes version is well deserving of cult status and regarded as the best in Sydney (if not Australia). Their bagels also tend to walk themselves out the door, so get in early to score yourself a poppy seed, raisin or plain bagel for breakfast.

Big Mouth on Harris Street in Pyrmont is home to the oh-so coveted jaffle – or, as you may also know it, the toastie. This cosy, yet bustling cafe is a must for lunchtime, offering a menu for all seasons for the busy Sydney worker. Sizeable crowds gather at this important time of the day for the freshly made, and comforting jaffles that come out quick, cooked and assembled to order. Whether you're looking for a lunch that is comforting and warm, or something fresh and light, Big Mouth has everything you need and more. 

The Oxford Street Chicken Shop sees Momofuku Seiobo alum, Ben Greeno, bringing the best of Britain to our hungry hearts. Whilst our local will always have a special place in our lives, this Paddington takeaway is dishing up chicken with a difference.

The playful one of this juggernaut duo, Sake Jr provides all you kids with perhaps an odd, acquired taste, the liberation of being picky with your meals (with no shame on the side!). That’s right, we mean absolute monopoly over your dish. You’re the chef here with the freedom to design your own noodle or rice based meals. Add proteins, vegetables, sauces and get creative with garnishes because what’s a good foodie meal if it doesn’t have aesthetic appeal, huh? 

Fix Wine Bar + Restaurant in an inner city wine bar and restaurant looking after the business crowd every weekday. Open for lunch and dinner, their wine list is over 200 strong, ensuring there is always a wine to match all meals. They also have BYO available if tackling the wine list sounds like a daunting task. The menu changes with the seasons, but you can expect plates of lamb fat carrots served with hazelnuts, sherry and smoked yoghurt or a whole rainbow trout with capers and burnt butter when those post-work hunger pangs set in.

The Paddington Arms has had a makeover and has reopened as The Paddington; an upmarket pub on Oxford Street with a focus on great food. With Ben Greeno manning the kitchen (former Momofuku Seiobo executive chef) and a focus on roasted meats, whole fish and vegetables, the menu is designed to share with family. 

If you're looking for hot yoga in Sydney that's friendly, personal and oh-so-zen, check out Modo Yoga Sydney in Rosebery. Strengthen and tone yourself in 37 degree heat (the same temperature as your body) while you get a full body and mind work out. The heat of the room helps to deepen your stretching safely as well as helping to detoxify the skin... Double win!

After huge success serving piping hot ramen to hungry locals at its Crows Nest location, Ryo’s Noodles opened a second location in Bondi Junction and the world quickly became a better, more noodly place.

Ma.Ba.Sa is dishing up modern Korean food in Balmain and had been doing so for over five years. The dolsot-bibimbap is their signature dish, but the specials menu is updated regularly if you're feeling like being a little more adventurous. If you're after some authentic Korean food in Sydney, pay Ma.Ba.Sa a visit.

This traditional Greek restaurant in Ramsgate dishes up authentic mezedes for the meat-loving masses. Think village-style moussaka, salted cod croquets and generous servings of taramosalata, as well as plenty of mighty, meaty goodness to keep your dreams sweet for weeks. Bring your friends and family and feast like a Greek, opa!

Renya Xydis City is a one-of-a-kind hair salon in Sydney, with a reputation for service, cutting, colouring, and styling that has seen their work in Oyster, Australian Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Madison. Not only are Renya Xydis famous for their hair (and mispronunciations of their name), but also the stunning décor of their salon. Draped in finery from Africa, Tokyo, Paris and New York, your hair’s bodacious potential will be nurtured and realised in boutique environs of mosaic tiles, chandeliers, silk cushions, and bliss. 

Beachside eats with a Jamaican vibe? Sign us up. This Jamaican restaurant in the heart of Manly skips the pretentious vibe and heads straight into fun town. The menu is full of your favourite Caribbean treats, with more jerk meats and sharing plates than you can imagine. Head down and get your fix of Caribbean beats and general good times galore, mon.

This much-loved Melbourne cult hit is set to whip Sydney's donut obsession into some serious creme de la creme. There's plenty for donut obssessors and mere appreciators alike at this new Sydney cafe. There's the traditional yeast-risen donuts with less conventional flavours (maple walnut and brown butter, hello?).

There are already some damn fine burgers in Sydney. Adding to the growing list of excellent places you can get your burg' on is Jack's Newtown. The excitement around this restaurant in Sydney is borderline hysterical with lines pouring outside the door and down the road. Clearly, Sydney loves a good burger.

Household name Joh Bailey, master of hair and stylist to the stars can also be stylist to you (you are also a star, we agree). You are most welcome to his Double Bay salon to get that mane tamed by the man himself or by one of his skilled team members. With over 30 years under his belt in this biz, you literally can embrace your inner Elle Macpherson, Miranda Kerr, Jennifer Hawkins, Hugh Jackman, or Martha Stewart when you come to Joh’s salon, because Joh has Joh’d them all. 

Voted one of the best salons in the world by US Harpers Bazaar in 2014, Barney Martin is not one to pass up when shopping around for a hair salon in Sydney. Recently renovated, the space is open and airy, and the guys here know a good time (a cheeky champagne or Pimms is par the course) and all about excellent hair, of course. Rest easy knowing your hair is in good hands at Barney Martin.

Bixie Colour is a specialist hair colour salon in Sydney with a team of hair colourists, stylists and cutters selected and trained by Sheree Knobel – one of Sydney and Australia’s most respected and in-demand colourists.

Set up in the former Cadbury Chocolate Factory, this Sydney cafe is serving up American diner-style dishes alongside healthier options too. Pretty much everything at Kansas City Shuffle is made in house from their super soft brioche buns to their condiments and butter (now that's commitment!). Go for the fried chicken on a donut bun or the beef brisket and waffles if you want to go all out, or opt for something a little heathier like the gluten-free bowls with your choice of tofu, chicken or salmon. 

Sydney is obsessed with souvlaki and this is totally fine with us. Zeus Street Greek has opened in Rosebery and offers diners delicious Greek street food in Sydney... We're talking souvla stuffed with chips, salads, dips and even a menu dedicated to the kids.

For the red-nosed and sneeze-laden, allergies can sometimes suck. Thankfully, the allergy-friendly Emporio Organico has set up shop in Crows Nest. Founded by Kitsa Yanniotis (founder of Kitsa’s Kitchen) this expert foodie is bringing her expertise together in this one-stop shop for all your organic food and lifestyle needs. Specialising in toxic free products, their team have curated the best of the best practitioner-tested products that aim to aid in your digestive health, help you build your eco home as well as assist you in the shift to organic.

Specialising in colour, Darlinghurst salon Que Colour is all about healthy hair and healthy colour. On the edge of (hair) cutting techniques and new ideas, with personalised colour for your unique locks, you will never evah go back to box colour from the supermarket.

While beautiful blooms used to cost us an arm and a leg, Willow + Bear aim to change just that with their locally sourced and perfectly imperfect bouquets. Offering two different arrangements every week in three different sizes, there’s a gorgeous hessian wrapped arrangement for all budgets.

For one of the best ramen in Sydney, head to Manpuku in Kingsford. There are six ramen types to choose from the menu ranging from shoyu (soy) to shio tonkotsu (salt pork) to a garlic flavour that's wonderfully rich. There are also different noodle types, so you can choose your favourite and extra noodles are always on hand for those hungry ramen eaters. Manpuku pride themselves on their homemade noodles as well as their lively and friendly service. So what are you waiting for? Get slurpy!

If you're looking for good gelato in the Northside, look no further than Gelatiamo. Located in Lindfield, this cafe is serving up some of the best gelato in Sydney (all of their gelato and sorbets are made in small batches on the premises) and includes all of your favourite flavours and some left-of-centre flavours to challenge your tastebuds.

Good quality Indian cuisine that doesn't come in a takeaway container is a hard thing to come by in Sydney. That's where Nithik's Kitchen changes the game. This Rozelle restaurant honours the intense flavours of India with a modern sensibility towards plating. Now Indian food not only taste good but also looks beautiful at Nithik's. 

The Helen Rodrigues boutique in Neutral Bay dresses brides in some of the most coveted bridal designs from around the world (meaning that once they put a ring on it, you should probably try and lock in an appointment, stat). With the likes of Oscar de la Renta, Monique Lhuillier, Jenny Packham, Mira Zwillinger, Marchesa and Zuhair Murad gracing the racks, brides to be will, no doubt, fall in love with something from this bridal store in Sydney.

You want a good Japanese izakaya in Sydney? You'll find it here at Sharak Japanese Izakaya Restaurant in the CBD. With Sapporos on tap (and in huge jugs), an impressive food menu of izakaya favourites including gyoza, yakitori and karaage, and a range of sakes to keep you going, it's pretty hard not to have a good time in this three-level Japanese restaurant in Sydney.

In the heart of Sydney’s financial CBD sits The Wolf Wine Bar. Its cool yet casual atmosphere is what keeps people coming back, as well as the extensive and ever changing wine list. Wines from the ‘old world’ feature heavily and are updated to suit the season.

The Two Wolves is Broadway’s most ethical baby. Cooking up traditional dishes from across the globe, The Two Wolves is a not-for-profit eatery and bar alllll about helping out your fellow man.

Located in the Italian central of Sydney on Norton Street, Capriccio focusses on modern Italian while sticking to typical Italian flavours. Using their wood fire oven for anything and everything, from lamb ribs to vegetables and porchetta. On a nice day, sit outside and watch the world go by (with a spritz in hand, of course) or tuck into something filling when dinner rolls around. Oh, and take a moment to admire the beautiful crockery—they're hand painted and imported from Italy. 

A veteran Japanese chef’s labour of love, Izakaya Goma is a callback to traditional Japanese cuisine with a new focus on healthy eating. Akin to an authentic Japanese restaurant you’d find in the alleyways of Tokyo, the interiors of this Maroubra gem are pared back with bottles of sake sitting above the kitchen pass.

If you find yourself lost and hungry walking down Grosvenor Street, follow the scent of cardamom and garam masala straight to The Colonial. Dedicated to preserving the robust flavours of Indian’s North-West Frontier province, this Neutral Bay restaurant will immediately transport you to the spice markets of India.

Dulwich Hill's corner block resident is the perfect mix of charming, comfortable and, of course, delicious. Whether you’re stopping by for coffee or lunch you’ll feel at home at this Sydney cafe, especially when there’s a veggie patch out the back. And with a timber-clad outdoor area that puts our garden sheds to shame, it’s the perfect space to while away your woes and enjoy the sunshine.

Thirsty Sydneysiders rejoice! Wayward Brewing Co is open in Camperdown and there’s no time like the present to try it out. You can pop by and grab some delicious beers to take home, or set up camp in the 150-seater bar and sample the beers while chowing down on a pizza from one of the local restaurants.

This is no ordinary purveyor of hot dogs in Sydney. The Hot Dog Man interrupt your usual bland sausage nightmares with some proper free range meat and fillings that you never thought would grace your hot dog, but now you can't live without them.

With Campos Coffee and an all day breakfast, Charlotte's Little Sister is bringing many things for Pennant Hills to be thankful for. It is the third family member of Charlotte's in Manly, bringing similar fair of both take away and eat in, perfectly suited for those grabbing something on the way to the station.

It just got a whole lot easier to be healthy in the east. Sydney cafe, Bazaar Deli has got wellness down pat and doesn’t skimp on the quality. Stocking some of the best brands around like chunky Dave’s Handmade Peanut Butter to nutrient-rich nuts from Star Anise Organic Wholefoods, this place is a #cleaneating dream. They even make their own mylks – which are their own line of almond milks as well as freshly squeezed cold press juices.

In this fair city of ours where our favourite Sydney pubs are closing doors far more than we would like, it’s good to know that an old favourite is reopening. After closing its doors in 2014, The Carrington has reopened its doors, bringing joy and deliciousness to Surry Hills yet again. 

Coffee is serious business at Bacino Bar. With a team of baristas pumping out the coffee at top speed (they know not to mess with office workers who haven't had their coffee fix), the guys here make some of the best coffee in North Sydney. As far as food is concerned, there are fresh pastries and sweets available as well as paninis and other baked goods – as is the Italian way.

Everyone knows that the best three words in the English language are Guilt Free Desserts, which is exactly what Maker is serving up. Situated on Parramatta Road, Annabelle (from My Little Panda Kitchen) and Kate (from The Vegan Teahouse) have joined forced to build the ultimate vegan hang-out spot.

Cleaver’s Farm Fresh Organics butchery in Neutral Bay supplies organically reared beef, veal, lamb and chicken to the good people of 2089. As well as prime cuts of meat, Cleaver’s makes and sells their own gourmet sausages, so you know you're getting the good stuff when you visit this butcher in Sydney.

Life is always sweeter when you add some sugar. Keeping Manly punters fed and hydrated, tiki-inspired bar, Sugar Lounge offers a relaxed environment for Sydneysiders to unwind by the beach. And these guys sure work hard too, serving from morning till late you can pick up brunch, drop by after work or settle in for a late night.

Bringing a little bit of Italy to Balmain, One Ford Street is an intimate 50-seat restaurant in Sydney that's serving up the goods to locals and visitors alike. Located next to the recently refurbished Cricketer's Arms, you'll be able to find fresh pasta, veal cipriani and all kinds of rustic Italian dishes on the menu. Head Chef Sam Bennett (Bourke Street Bakery, Glebe Point Diner and Fix St James) has travelled extensively around Italy to bring this flavour back to our shores.

Taking on the best of Taiwanese, Chinese and Japanese all in one little Asian tapas restaurant, is MAMASAN. Start off with an Asian inspired cocktail and then move onto the delicious food menu. The BBQ pork buns are always a hit, and an absolute must is the MAMASAN signature dish is the one bite beef, a beef fillet cooked teppanyaki style in pepper and home made soy sauce. The menu is designed to share, so get ready for a night filled with flavour and sake.

Sydney’s first organic tea bar, The Rabbit Hole has a little something Wonderland-esque about it. Whether it be their handmade, unique flavour combinations featuring coconut shavings, raspberry and pineapple chunks, the teabag sculpture you cannot miss, or the quirky steampunk crucibles they brew your cuppa in, the folks at The Rabbit Hole have clearly are steeped deep in tea. Tea can also be eaten here, in dishes like their matcha granola served with seasonal fruit and unsweetened yoghurt, or their tea marbled egg with kimchi and black sesame.

Market Lane is a little gem in the heart of Manly where you can get a solid coffee with an excellent muffin, or a delicious sit-down meal. We recommend the Allpress four-bean Caramelo blend with a choc, cherry and coconut muffin – a weekend menu item perfect for a food coma.

Honey Rider is named after the 1960’s James Bond character and aptly outfitted in the retro style of the era. This cosy Neutral Bay bar serves delicious drinks and pizzas across a black-and-white striped bar. We suggest you order a Vesper Martini and channel you inner Bond/Bond girl. 

Foys Kirribilli revives Australia's oldest open boat sailing club with its modern Australian restaurant, and adjoining cafe Flying Bear. The delicious menu is crafted by head chef Fernando Sanchez, formerly of Darlinghurst's Food Society, and is best enjoyed with the stunning water views. 

A close cousin of the much-loved kebab is the Greek gyros and yes, it makes equally great late night dining. The team behind Yiro Yiro Greek Street in Belmore know how to slap together an authentic gyros, using only the best quality ingredients to assemble their final show stopping product. 

This Greek restaurant in Potts Point is known for their damn tasty gyros. Packed with delicious meat and fries, you won't leave Plateia hungry after tucking into one of these bad boys. Claming to be the place "where friends meet", we think they could potentially look at changing their slogan to "where friends meat" due to all the glorious meats you will no doubt be devouring (unless you're vegetarian. You will, however, be able to partake in the tiropita and spanikopita). 

Making a triumphant return to the East, Buzo Trattoria is an Italian restaurant in Woollahra that doesn’t disappoint. Perfect for a casual tipple by the bar, a get together with friends and family or a romantic date night, the staff goes above and beyond to ensure that you have the best experience possible.

When one of the world’s best restaurants is looking to relocate to Sydney for 10 weeks, you know it’s going to be one special summer. Beginning in January, Denmark’s Noma will be serving up lunch and dinner at Sydney’s Barangaroo waterfront. While it will cost you a pretty penny ($485 to be exact), we’re pretty sure it’s still cheaper then a flight to Denmark. And you can bet that the quality of the food will be outstanding.

You really get the best of family at Hello Auntie in Marrickville. Seeing chef Cuong Nguyen team up with his Mum in the kitchen, this Vietnamese restaurant is the perfect mix between authentic Vietnamense cooking and modern Australian fare.

Bay Coffee Roasters have been roasting coffee since 1997 and are exceptionally passionate about their craft. The Neutral Bay cafe and coffee wholesalers source only the most ethical fairly-traded and directly farm-sourced coffee beans.

If you are feeling grand and duck-like, as we all are from time to time, get excited about Grand Duk. Designed by the folks behind Opera Bar, it’s sleek and modern, with a theme of circularity. Circular like a Naked Duck Burger, a standout dish on its lunch menu, which also promises other French-American delights, like the confit duck leg. Dinner, on the other hand, looks a lot more oriental, with Vietnamese roast duck, and beef in bamboo tube. Intrigued? We’ll see you there!

Looking to improve your culinary skills? The Sydney Cooking School is geared towards the home cook and caters for all skill levels and interests. The Sydney Cooking School covers the full spectrum of international cuisines including Japanese, Italian and Middle Eastern - which will make your next dinner party way more exciting.

Perfect skin is just one of those things in life that always seem just out of arms reach. But at Skin Renu in Balmain these medically trained experts are the gateway to that very dream. With a whole range of facial treatments designed to rejuvenate and reenergise your skin, your face will have that glow that all your friends will envy.