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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.

Pop Up Yoga Sydney is yoga, inspired - even more than it already is. Finding under-used spaces like old function rooms, sports clubs, even places up for demolition, Pop Up Yoga Sydney uses 100% recycled and hand-made items to liven up a room, turning it into a place fit for practice. With their first semi-permanent studio on Bourke Street and a bunch of thriving pop-up studios around Sydney, these guys are spreading their stress-free vibes, one suburb at a time.

The Sutherland Shire is catching up with the cute cafés of inner city Sydney, but they’re doing it in their own way… and by keeping their roots retro. Cue a caravan-like exterior and an interior that’s more mix than match.

Serving up a range of modern Korean food, such as hot pots, stir-fries, BBQ meats, rices (we are getting hungry now). Situated in a hidden alleyway just off of George Street in Sydney’s CBD, the rustic and cozy interiors truly compliment the friendly ambiance created by the staff. All the dishes are seasoned to perfection, not to mention great value for money. The beef bibimbap and the kimchi & braised pork hot pot are tasty AF and an absolute must-try. Not a meat eater? No problem, with a heap of vego options, including the mung bean pancakes and steamed dumplings. 

Whether you’re well-versed in the art of Pilates in Sydney or a total newbie, boutique studio Pilates and Fitness Revolution in Marrickville have a class for you. Just five minutes from Dulwich Hill, this purpose-built space is a beautifully ambient site to train and workout in, and with a team dedicated to educating individuals about how to correctly use their bodies, you can be sure you leave the studio each time looking and feeling your best. 

From barre to TRX, Rip Pilates in Marrickville have created workouts that will make you feel like you've really burned through your burgers that week, without being sore for days! Their approach is to move smarter, not just harder, and the atmosphere doesn't feel like a regular gym. With plenty of personal attention, this is a great entry point for both newbies and those who are looking to optimise their Pilates practice.

Soho In Balmain is the place to drink and dine harbourside. The interiors are moody, the wine list extensive and the food just utterly delectable. With Head Chef, Steve Koster, having a host of hatted restaurants including Black by Ezard and Fratelli Fresh on his resume, it’s no wonder why punters are showing up and staying in for the long haul at this food and wine bar.

For an experienced yoga studio in Sydney's Inner West, look no further than Earth and Sky Yoga in Marrickville. Bringing a tantric philosophy and personalised approach, this is a yoga at its best. Relax while still being challenged, and be respected for your unique bendiness (or limits to your bendiness!). 

This cute neighbourhood bar in Marrickville will make you feel right at home. Settle in to the intimate live music as you walk in the door, or grab a beer for catch ups in the casual courtyard out back, that perfectly captures the essence of the Inner West.

If you're looking for vinyasa style yoga in Neutral Bay, Power Living should be on your go-to list. Founded in 2004, the Neutral Bay studio was the first of a number of Power Living yoga studios in Sydney and Melbourne and promises bring get some zen into your life. They also offer teacher training courses as well as regular classes for you to get your downward dog on.

The Clock Hotel in Surry Hills is a mainstay for a reason. Lovingly known as “The Clock” to locals, there are a number of different spaces where you can kick back with some friends, a date, or even your dog. 

This cafe in Alexandria continues the Henley's tradition that proves wholefoods can induce brunch envy too. Cacao granola is turning us into breakfast for dessert people, but we'll still have plenty of desire to dig into the whole baked cauliflower over lunch. All the cabinet food is gluten, dairy and refined sugar free too, so your on-the-go snack doesn't have to be naughty, just delicious!

Well obviously any time that involves ice cream is going to be a good time, and Mr and Mrs Sasi, the duo behind Good Times Artisan Ice Cream, are dishing up the good times for all with their delish creations in Potts Point. Their creations are made fresh on site and include flavours like smashing pumpkin, salted caramel, sweetie darling and pop my cherry (they went there, not us). Whatever your flavour you're sure to find it on the list.

This laid back pub in Double Bay is known for its good food, wine and atmosphere. A favourite among locals, Royal Oak Hotel served up classic modern Australian dishes including craft cider battered fish and chips, a range of burgers, and a selection of steaks (a pub must-have). Settle in on the outdoor deck with a few friends and a few drinks, and call it a day.

The search for a great hairdresser is a lifelong struggle, but when you've got options like Butlers in Neutral Bay, the search becomes a lot easier. The team at this North Shore hair salon are experts in their field and all-around legends, which is a real bonus when you're spending a few hours getting your hair 'did.

Tucked away at the back of Neutral Bay's Grosvenor Lane, Kabocha (which means pumpkin in Japanese) is well-known among locals for serving up delicious, authentic Japanese fare that will make you want to get in your car and drive for an hour if you have to. And sometimes you do have to. 

Standing proud with their feathers puffed out on display, Masu Izakaya is a little pocket of Japan for your dining pleasure. Nestled on the corner of Liverpool and Dixon Street, poultry puns run a fowl of this place (*see what we did there*), but that just adds to the cluckin’ good times you’re bound to have at this casual Japanese haunt.

When the guys from Porteno and Bodega open a deli together, you stand up straight and get ready to run. This deli and restaurant in Newtown features a range of hype-worthy sandwiches (cue Brickfields swooning), over ten types of olive oil (just because), and plenty of tinned fish that you'll actually be excited to eat.

This unique destination restaurant in Bowral offers a sepcial taste of the Southern Highlands. Not just dedicated to local producers, Biota Dining brings special ingredients from the micro climate that results in some truly memorable flavours. Think foraged cumquats, heirloom tomatoes that have risen from the compost, frech urchin and spring marigolds. 

Imagine a destination restaurant near Sydney and picture-perfect retreat set up on a kangaroo-studded vineyard, that also happens to make its own wine label. Luckily for you, it exists - oh, and it's a short bike ride away from all those amazing wineries in the Hunter Valley (and yes, bikes are included). That means plenty of rolling through the countryside to your next vineyard, top notch dining at Restaurant Botanica when you get back and collapse in a heap, and a scenic bath after a long day of leisure. 

The ideal place for pampering, you’ll leave relaxed and refreshed after your time at Miss Frou Frou. Indulgent treatments from SKII facials to rejuvenate your skin and target any problems, a hot stone massage to sooth sore and tired muscles or even just a spray tan to turn you into a bronzed god/goddess in no time.

Petty Cash Café bring a bit of retro flare to café dining in Marrickville. Nestled next to a park, this little café has no problems letting punters know that almost everything is homemade. From jams to relishes to sausage rolls and cakes, the talented guys behind this Inner West venture have it all covered.

One of Sydney's leading boutique organic and lean cafes, Henley's Wholefoods encompasses all aspects of healthy eating, and we can assure you it's anything but boring at this Double Bay cafe. 

Bungalow 8 are throwing the street food fair of the year on October 4th! Running from midday until 12pm, there will be a huge selection of food stalls as well as some of Sydney's best food trucks. Dont miss out! Check the what's on tab for more info. 

Coeliacs and gluten-intolerants, rejoice! This Bondi joint is Sydney's first fully probiotic themed, 100% gluten free cafe. Nalini's Wholesome Street Food are making healthy eating a lot more appealing. Case in point: the Indian falafels, made with lentils instead of chickpeas. There are also house-made ice creams made from scratch with no dairy or refined sugar, which means you can eat as much as you like (riiight?!). 

Who doesn’t love a good story about leaving the corporate world and following your passion? That’s just the case at Surry Hills Vietnamese restaurant Great Aunty Three. Opened by former businessman Michael Le and named after his grandmother, this delicious authentic eatery focusses on fresh street food and vibrant Vietnamese flavours.

CBD Malaysian restaurant Mamak is renowned for their roti menu and spread of mouth-watering Malaysian dishes that are perfect for sharing. Don’t despair, sweet tooths, it includes delicious dessert options (think flaky roti served with sliced bananas—yum!) to get you excited while you wait in line.

Aki’s is fine dining Indian cuisine at its best. Sitting waterside at the beautiful Woolloomooloo wharf, it combines the best of both worlds: fresh produce and modern flavours paired with classic Goan and South Indian dishes. 

Beverly Hill's Eat GRK gives the best of authentic Greek food in Sydney by taking your tastebuds to summery days in Athens. The menu embraces traditional Greek techniques of cooking, carving lamb and pork off the spit for fresh souvlas, pita wraps and meat plates.

Strawberry Fields Patisserie in Dulwich Hill delivers some of the sweetest cakes you could think of. Obviously there is a strawberry tart, but there is a cabinet full of delights to salivate over, from traditional fruit flans, eclairs and lemon meringue pie to an array of different mousse cakes, Oreo mousse, wild honey mouse and jaffa mousse just to name a few. If you just want a bit of everything, many are served as petit fours.

Breakfast is both delicious and nutritious at The Wooden Whisk in St Leonards. It's pretty hard to pass up the field mushrooms with garlic, truffle butter, marinated feta, smoked pork, poached egg, and there is just too much right with the Spanish style baked beans with Rodriguez chorizo, black pudding, feta cheese, smoked paprika and poached egg.

Malabar in Crows Nest brings Sydney the best of South Indian cuisine, as well as all the favourites, including butter chicken and naan. Typical of South India is the Dosai, a crepe made of rice batter and lentils, is a must, and is stuffed with potatoes or meat accompanied with sauces.

If donuts are your thing, whether they be stuffed with Nutella, orange cream, caramel or jam, then look no further than Woodpark's Fine Italian Bakery. Not only are they deliciously soft and sweet, topped off with a sugary coating, but your wallet will be no lighter, costing $1.50 for this round piece of heaven. Take the drive and grab a few boxes and maybe get some cannolis too. You'll thank us later.

1888 Certified is a butcher in Double Bay that takes real pride in their produce. Charlie Crichton and Tim White are farmers-turned-butchers and have a strong philosophy in traceability, sustainability, and education which means that they are not only providing some of the best quality meat in Sydney, they are also helping customers learn about the process. 

Burgers are quickly becoming one of Sydney's favourite foods, the bigger and naughtier the better, and Bar Luca's game is strong. Known best is the Blame Canada burger with a 200g wagyu beef pattie, maple glazed streaky bacon, poutine & maple aioli (drooling). Oh and there is the option of a double patty.... There is also weekly burger specials to keep you going back for more as well as beer battered onion rings, which are a must.

For modern Japanese in Sydney, Geisha Haus brings a beautiful sophistication and exceptional flavour to Potts Point. The cocktails are a piece of theatre themselves with a selection made at the table using fire, smoke, dry ice and liquid nitrogen inspired by traditional Japanese tea.

A leader in lighting and an Italian design icon, Artemide is very much at home in Surry Hills. Through research and innovation they have a brand that is more than just lights with many architectural and outdoor lighting projects for both residential and large public and commercial projects.

It’s time to gyro – but we’re not talking bout the hip variety. Oh no no no, the guys at grk Souvlaki are serving up something much much better for those in the Mascot area. Dishing up traditional gyros of all fillings daily; from pork to chicken to lamb, it’s time to get him to the Greek and chomp on one (or two) of these bad boys.

Delivering glorious Campos Coffee to the streets of Cammery is Abbott Street Espresso. Home made cakes, cookies and nutella croissants are there to accompany your coffee, as well as breakfast and lunch with Italian influences like the Italian polenta porridge or the scrambled eggs with prosciutto and parmesan. This little laneway café in Sydney is perfect for a leisurely brunch, or quick pitstop.

With a collection of worldwide treasures, Inbetween Tangerine was born out of a love for quality, high-end, bohemian-chic pieces that are still affordable. What’s not to love!

Brewing craft beer since 2004, Redoak has a diverse range of beers on offer in the Sydney-based brewery. With a range of European style beers, from Belgian chocolate stouts to German wheat biers to Oktoberfest Lagers, there are plenty of brews to try at this Sydney pub. Redoak is also well known for its fruity beers, such as the framboise froment, which is a raspberry beer made from raspberries in the Yarra Valley that shows a love for Australian produce.