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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.

With the experience of working at Momofuku Seiobo, Head Chef Clayton Wells has opened his very own restaurant in Sydney. Automata is revamping Chippendale’s Old Clare Hotel with a five-course dining experience with Australian and European influences and an industrial outfit.

This Japanese BBQ haunt is just a short walk from Beverly Hills train station. Headed by a chef trained in Japan, Manmaruya Japanese BBQ prides itself on its dedication to quality ingredients, particularly the melt in your mouth wagyu beef that diners crave. Start light with an assortment of sushi and sashimi – you’re gonna need to with the meat-bonanza that’s sure to follow.

Famous for their incredibly delicious pizza (it's known for being some of the best pizza in Sydney), Via Napoli is finally crossing the bridge and bringing the good stuff to Surry Hills. All your favourites are on the menu, but if you're dining in a group (and want to get a pretty sweet Insta), get the one or two metre long pizza. They're a bit of a showstopper and are topped with some of Via Napoli's most popular toppings.

Hidden away from the crowds on Pitt Street, Madang is an unseen wonder of Sydney’s foodie world, hiding some of the tastiest Korean cuisine Sydney has to offer. The sizzling, yet sweet aromas, of Madang’s dishes can be smelt before you even open the door. An airy and bright yet intimate space, this Korean restaurant creates the perfect vibe for long lunch breaks with friends or even a romantic dinner to add a bit of spice to date night. 

Regardless of whether you’re in need of a bouquet, we recommend paying this majestic Darlinghurst-based florist a visit. After freelancing for several years in the United Kingdom, owner and operator Jai Winnell has decided to inject a wealth of floristry knowledge into the Sydney market. His juxtaposition of clean lines and a white polished marble interior, against a technicolor utopia of exotic petals, leaves and blooms is ingenious and breathtakingly beautiful, and a site you surely can’t miss.

Some of Australia's biggest beauty names trust Kristen Fisher with their brows, so you know your brows are in safe hands here. This premier Sydney eyebrow salon specialises in putting your face first, from brow shaping to colouring. They can also craft what's under those gorgeous new brows with lash lifting and tinting.

Tucked away beneath Artarmon station, Sushi-Ya is an unassuming Japanese restaurant in Sydney that doesn’t let itself get swept away by frivolous plating or modern gastronomy but rather returns to the basics, serving up authentic Japanese. As the name would suggest, you can’t go past the sushi at this place. Only using the best quality ingredients, the salmon melts in your mouth and the soft shell crab roll is the perfect combo of crunch and creaminess.

Xtend Barre has quickly ascended to become one of Sydney's best barre studios, with workouts that are just as fun as they are (surprisingly) intense! If you've never tried barre before (AKA Pilates with all the elegance of ballet), this is a great place to start. With eight studios in Sydney alone, there's bound to be something near you (Alexandria, Drummoyne, CBD, Parramatta, North Sydney, Mosman, Coogee and Manly). Each is a little different but with the same bright feel to help you feel uplifted before you even start your workout!

Steered by famed chef Damian Head, Woodland Kitchen & Bar marries the best of the woodfire grills with refreshing Modern Australian flavours. Lining what has become a little bit of a foodie trail along Grosvenor Street, it’s THE destination for an indulgent and delicious meal in Sydney.  Now, while this Neutral Bay restaurant may have some stunningly find food, it’s all served without pretension by their friendly team. 

The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf rests on Sydney Harbour, overlooking Sydney Harbour Bridge, with glass windows opening the bar to the stunning views. The Theatre Bar is not only good for the view or pre-show drinks, but also a delicious feed from their Middle Eastern inspired menu.

Going by the motto "live to eat" (which we couldn't agree more with), the Bion Societe in Camperdown is supplying locals and uni students alike with Single Origin, along with an all day breakfast.

With arguably the best shakshuka in Sydney, Shenkin Kitchen in Enmore looks as warm and inviting as it tastes. With shakshuka options ranging from the good old original, to a vegetarian option of grilled eggplant and haloumi to the more meaty options of either pulled pork, chorizo or mexican you'll be spoilt for choice.

Known from its exterior by the art mural, Zumbo in Rozelle offers a number of delicious pastries as well as savoury treats.

Osteria Di Russo & Russo brings fresh and seasonal Australian produce together with traditional Italian flavours in Enmore. The menu is based on sharing, and features house made goat's milk ricotta with grilled beans, preserved lemon, mint, apple and balsamic crumb, to Australian influenced items such as the raw kangaroo rump with tuna dressing, caper leaf, pickled onion and horseradish.

Moretti in Leichhardt serves classic Italian woodfired pizzas and home made pastas best accompanied with Australian and Italian vino. Situated on Norton Street, a little Italian hub, Moretti's game is strong, with thin crust Roman style pizzas topped with delicious fresh ingredients.

Serving up generous scoops of fresh Italian gelato in Chatswood is Gelateria Gondola. From their award winning ricotta agrumi (ricotta citrus) to their much loved banana Nutella this is the creamest ice cream you can get your hands on in the North Shore.

This Paddington fine dining restaurant will have you saying "oui oui" in no time. Nestled in the historic Darcy’s building, Guillaume offers elegant, produce-driven plates of seasonal goodies, including a mighty fine Sunday long lunch. Each dish looks as though it's walked right off a magazine shoot (which is a good job, because they've actually been featured in one!). 

Traditional mid-European food tucked away in Glebe, La Boheme has become not only a favourite with locals but also those all over Sydney. The chefs have an extensive knowledge of European cooking and have worked throughout Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic and use recipes passed down through generations for that traditional home style cooking.

The lash technicians at Boudoir Lash Bar are experts in their field, giving us the opportunity to enjoy fabulously full and long eyelashes without mascara (and lost minutes trying to curl those lashes). 100% cruelty free, the Sydney salon guarantees the length, curls and thickness to ensure your eyes look smokin’—even if you’ve just woken up. #iwokeuplikethis

Combining two of our Japanese loves, teppanyaki and soba noodles, Jugemu and Shimbashi offer a handmade offering for both. Their Osaka-style okonimyaki and hand made soba are a must, but don't expect to have to catch anything with your mouth, because every morsel is far too good for a chance to land on the floor! The organic soba are made from hand-milled buckwheat flour from Tasmania, milled fresh for every batch. Now that's dedication.