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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. 

This Sydney bar features plenty of reliable favourites on the menu, with the iconic Customs House serving as a gorgeous backdrop. Sit out and soak up the sunshine with a delicious saltbush lamb salad, and cocktail in hand. We're looking at you, marshmallow colada - a cheeky dessert cocktail perfect for rounding off the week in the CBD. Also pretty ace for a quick feed before hopping on the ferry for weekend wanderlust. 

High St Depot is a trendy foodie hub with a rustic interior (and crazy cute bulldogs murals), making it a great place to stop off for a lunch break with friends, or for a lazy coffee on the weekend. Lovers of wholefoods flock for miles to Penrith, so they can work their way through the delicious menu, which offers hearty wholefoods and tasty hot and cold beverages, like smoothies, shakes and coffee.

Get your steak knives out, because this new Cockle Bay Wharf eatery means business. Set to open on the 10th October, Hunter & Barrel is putting its own spin on the Sydney dining scene with a focus on dishing up a 21st century twist on the hearty fare that would have been enjoyed in the Middle Ages.

Cosette is like that stylish friend you’ve got who, whenever you ask them where they got that adorable jumper from, just casually says, “Oh some little boutique in Paris”. However, now it’s time for you to go toe-to-toe in the style stakes with them and give this Double Bay store a visit.

Before Detail for Men there was Detail Woman, female-only hair salon, skin clinic and day spa in Sydney. Inside this sleek and luxurious beauty haven you can expect to receive anything from a rejuvenation facial to a blowdry. If you want it, Detail Woman does it. So head over to the CBD’s Spring Street for a little TLC and new look you won’t stop raving about. 

Mr Bao fuses Tokyo tucker and Taiwanese street food in the most mouthwateringly delicious fashion, serving up gourmet pillow-soft gua boas in their York Street establishment in the CBD. Choose a variety of succulent steamed bun fillings: karaage chicken, crackling pork belly or tempura prawn, or other special dishes (drooling at the soft shell crab golden dippers) if you want something a little extra fancy. In this contemporary, organically-styled sanctuary you won’t even realise you’re still in the big smoke.  

This is the home of the fashion elite’s go-to shoe when pulling off that ‘effortlessly cool’ I woke up like this look. We’re talking about Spring Court, super-dooper comfy Parisian-style tennis shoes, an absolute must if you’re serious about looking fashionable yet laid-back.

Located in the ever-expanding Westfield Miranda, The Academy Brand offers clean and classic apparel for the man who very much loves his chinos. It’s all very American preppy meets ‘breezy Australian summer’ in here with lots of denim, linen and a nautical-inspired colour palette.

Meshwi is a vibrant Lebanese eatery offering up a tasty selection of BBQ chicken and Middle Eastern cuisine. If you're after succulent mixed chicken, lamb or kafta plates, whole barbequed birds and all the sides, you've come to the right place!

Knife cut noodles… Have you ever heard of such a thing? You have now, thanks to Mrs Mi and her Shanxi-style cooking. 

With over 35 years in the game, the team at Sydney butcher, A C Butchery pride themselves on their products and service. At heart they’re a local butcher that knows their customers, their produce and everything from where it’s sourced to how to prepare it. 

If you’re looking for traditional Italian bread then you’re in the right place. Nestled in the heart of Sydney’s little Italy (Haberfield) you know you’ve found Cassaniti Bakery when you can see the queue out the door, and catch the smell of fresh bread floating through the breeze.

No visit to the Queen Victoria Building would be complete without a visit to The Palace Tea Room. For some of the best high tea in Sydney, head in to live out the Victorian dream in this tucked away Sydney cafe that far too few people know about. 

A place for locals and theatre-goers, Walsh Bay Kitchen is the restaurant to go to just before it’s showtime. In addition to lunch, Walsh Bay Kitchen offers a two or three course pre-theatre dining set that comes with a glass of wine. Dressed to the nines with cosy lounge chairs, an art deco inspired bar and plenty of mood lighting, it’s the perfect counterpart to Sydney’s Arts District.

For those days when your hair needs a little refresh or you're in need of some quick TLC, Blowdry Boutique is there for you. The second store of its kind, owner Jessica Barr created this salon to deliver her signature brand of styling and express blowdries to the leafy suburb of Mosman.

From Bondi's famous Icebergs, to a new kind of paradise of burgers, soda floats and sundaes, Paradise Road Diner is the new venture from chef David Owen. Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the 1950's American inspired eatery is serving up all the classics. Breakfast staples include the brisket hash and veggie hash, as well as house-made golden waffles served with Canadian maple syrup.

A hidden gem of Balmain tucked away just off of the water’s edge, Euphoria is the perfect Saturday brunch spot with its relaxed vibes and calming, neutral interior. On a sunny day you have the option to sit outside with views of our fair city and the Harbour Bridge in the distance. 

This little homewares shop in Parramatta is cute as a button, with all sorts of goodies to give your living room a touch of character or that special friend a gift that they'll treasure. Owner Vanessa has a professional background in the Visual Arts and a penchant for ethically made goods, so you know that every hand picked piece is going to look great and make you feel good about your purchase (hey, any excuse for shopping is a good one).

This Italian restaurant in Parramatta is all about the home style cooking charm. In true family style, there's no corkage, so bring your favourite bottle because Nonna is about to cook you up a feast.

Sydney’s most popular gelateria is perfectly at home in the heart of Parramatta, with 35 permanent mouth-watering flavours like coffee and hazelnut praline. We recommend this younger, fresher cousin of tiramisu friendly to our #lactose-sensitive #vegan friends. That said, you can never go wrong with rich, decadent, dark chocolate chocolate fondant: the little black dress of flavour combinations. With five specials rotating weekly, like the Bread n Budda Buddha – a milk chocolate gelato with doughnut ‘n’ butter pudding, and peanut clusters, Gelato Messina is always getting cheffy and giving you an excuse to drop in. We’ll see you there. We never leave. 

You will be warmed by the décor and the Italian yumminess that Jamie Oliver’s Trattoria in Parramatta dishes up. A spacious, two-storeyed affair, with tall ceilings and an industrial chic, hanging light bulb, distressed (not emotionally) wood kind of vibe, this is a great space for indoor and outdoor delicious times with a big group.

To experience Oktoberfest any day of the year, Munich Brauhaus in The Rocks has all the bier, schnapps and schnitzel you could want. Like any good Munich bier hall, there’s an oompah band to keep your spirits high while you hold a pretzel in one had and a stein in the other.

When the guys behind Bulletin Place open up a a bar, you know it's going to be good. Their Surry Hills cocktail bar Dead Ringer is a local favourite and it's for more than just the drinks. Their cocktail menu is eclectic and full of standouts like the yuzu breezer (rum, yuzu and grapefruit) and the pineapple adonis (fino, rosso, pineapple skin). For those who like a little pick-me-up there’s the obligatory (tequila, cold drip coffee and maple) and for a bit of fun there’s the red dinger (redskin gin, blood orange and vinegar).

Say hello to the newest member of the New Shanghai family! In this convenient CBD location, getting your hit of modern Shanghai-style cuisine is now easier than ever. With a menu based on old family recipes, New Shanghai is bubbling with Shanghai-style soup dumpling, noodles, hot pots, and pan-fried buns.

Relocated onto George Street, The Bear Bar is a log cabin themed kinda place, with exposed brick walls, hefty wine barrel tables, and unique décor. The Bear Bar-tenders happily serve up craft beer like Batemans Mocha Chocolate Beer, boutique wine, and cocktails like their house specialty ‘Snow Candy’. 

The one stop shop for delicacies from around the world, Zanetti 5 Star Deli is a favourite among locals and those who enjoy authentic tastes, in particular Italian. Imported olive oil, pasta and truffles are just the beginning of delights on offer at this Sydney delicatessen. The deli counter itself is full of meats including proscuitto, ham, turkey and salamis – mostly Italian favourites. The cheese selection here is another highlight with real Italian mozzarella and the king of Italian cheeses, Parmigiano-Reggiano which is a staple for amny Italian meals. 

With views over the harbour to the Opera House, you’ll be lunching at one of Sydney’s most picture perfect venues.

While Belgium is mostly known for its beer, you can put good food on that list too at the Belgian Beer Café. This Beer Café is nestled in the heart of The Rocks and with a beer menu labelled as extensive you’re in for a good time. Specialties of sausages, chicken vol au vents and chicken schnitzels are all great staples on the menu.

One of the original Bondi Beach coffee shops, Gusto Espresso Bar has been supplying Hall Street with caffeinated cups since the early 90s. Since then, these guys have made a serious name for themselves for food as well.

Red checkered tablecloths, meet Bondi. This branch of Mad Pizza e Bar is tucked into the backstreets of Bondi for an intimate cheese experience. In true Mad Pizza style, the interiors and pizza at this restaurant and bar channel the kind of rustic that suits Bondi just perfectly. Vegetarians and vegans can both rejoice too, because there is plenty more than that one token option on the menu. 

Brought to you by one of Sydney's best cocktail bars, Eau de Vie, Apothecary is a more intimate experience for those who are all about the cocktails. There are only a few exclusive places for their four signature cocktail degustations, which is a good thing because you'll want to watch your drink being made. True to its name, there are plenty of instruments, syrups and smokiness (no really, there's a Black Forest Smokehouse bacon bourbon), which all add to the experience. 

Meat delivered straight to your door – absolute genius. Cured Cuts Club is a monthly meat subscription service delivering 4-6 of the world’s best artisan cured meats to members. Within each box is an information card detailing how to best eat your cured meats as well as the best beer to pair them with.

After dipping their toes into the Australian food scene, it seems that Yayoi is here to stay with their second location at The Galeries. Championing traditional Japanese food and sake, Yayoi specialises in teishoku which is similar to a bento box and essentially means a set meal of one main dish accompanied by a variety of Japanese sides including miso soup and rice.

The Burger Project’s MLC Centre location is making sure that everyone in the CBD gets to experience burger perfection. Featuring the attention to quality and sustainability that Neil Perry is famous for, each of the ten burger varieties on offer feature Cape Grim beef, house-made pickles and secret sauce that make The Burger Project one of the best burger joints in Sydney.

The Emporium is yet another delicious eatery brought to the newest Sydney food hub of Parramatta, this time with a five course degustation. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Emporium has modern Australian food with Mediterranean influences to bring together a well thought out menu.

Tucked in Paddington's charming Begg Lane is Deborah Grevett’s gorgeous boutique hair salon, Papillon Hair. Deborah Grevett is an expert in blonde hair colouring (AKA one of Sydney's best blonde colourists), and her focus is creating super wearable, natural blondes. More importantly, the team is great with communication, and the personalised approach to service will ensure you leave feeling (and looking) your best.

This Newtown souvlaki-mecca is bringing some much-needed Mediterranean flare to Sydney’s Inner West. With 15 varieties on offer, they’ve got your traditional chicken and lamb options covered. But if you’re feeling courageous, well then perhaps the liver and tongue varieties will intrigue you.

If you’re looking for a Back to the Future or Pulp Fiction retro diner vibe, or just a super fun feed, then Doughbox Diner is the joint for you. Recently expanded to twice its size, Doughbox has been a hit with everybody since day dough.

Escape busy Bridge Street and descend the stairs into this moody basement branch of the Fratelli Fresh empire. The CBD edition of the Italian restaurant, bar and grocery family is often busy after work thanks to an excellent selection of Italian drinks, a mozzarella bar, and Fratelli's famous pizzas and Cafe Sopra.

Helloooooo KFit, our new favourite fitness and lifestyle membership! This little beauty gives you access to everything from yoga and boxing to saunas and indoor rock climbing… and most things that you can think of in between, in a single membership that makes the most of hundreds of Sydney's best studies, activities and fitness venues.