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Miss Peaches Soul Food Kitchen, Newtown, has you feeling like you've landed in America's South, and is packed with roadside goodness! Think tater tots, grits and crispy fried chicken. With an extensive list of imported beers (Sierra Nevada, Brooklyn Brewery), and a selection of whiskies and rum to mix into their southern-style cocktails, it's no wonder Miss Peaches Soul Food Kitchen is a new Sydney favourite!

Mary's has quickly cemented a reputation for the 'best burgers in Newtown', with toppings of melted cheese, blow-torched onions and smoky bacon. Headed up by ex-Tetsuya chef Luke Powell, Mary's is the perfect fusion of burger joint and bar, located on the graffiti-coated Mary Street. Their list of bottled craft beers (Young Henry's, Moo Brew, Mountain Goat) and inventive cocktails is certainly a stand out. 

Ampersand Café & Bookstore is the perfect little nook to enjoy an afternoon coffee and a good read. Set in the heart of quaint Paddington, Ampersand Café & Bookstore serves scrumptious comfort food with wholesome options that won't hit your waistline. With over 30,000 books lining its walls, you are sure to find a true gem!

Known for its serving up great pub-style fare and bustling atmosphere, The London in Paddington is a quintessential local pub that's perfect for post-work drinks or group hangs with your mates. Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street, this corner tavern has hydrated locals since 1875, so they certainly know how to hit the spot.

The Lodge Bar in Balmain is a wine-lovers destination and is known as one of Sydney's best wine bars. With a 200-plus wine list, it's easy to lose yourself as you work your way down the international menu and get stuck into some delicious dishes - we love the pan fried snapper with sourdough crust and saffron romesco.

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This discreet, dimly lit bar is oozing personality. With cosy nooks and an indoor garden, The Foxtrot certainly grabs your attention and is one of the few bars that will keep you until last round. Serving up simple bar food and pizza to accompany their impressive cocktail list, The Foxtrot is a welcomed addition to the Lower North Shore.

bills has become an institution among Sydney locals. Set within a quaint, inner-city terrace, it's the perfect spot for an extended weekend brunch. Serving up modern-Australian fare, their well-known specialties include sweet corn fritters, sour cherry and apple loaf, and their mouth-watering ricotta hotcakes with banana and honeycomb butter. Yum! Check the website for the Surry Hills location. 

Serving up authentic, market fresh Mexican, Méjico will take you on a culinary journey to Mexico City and beyond. Drawing on a variety of regional flavours and seasonal produce, Méjico's menu features ceviches, tacos and a collection of vibrant salsas. Their vast cocktail list, array of tequilas and non-alcoholic chia concoctions, are sure to quench your thirst.

Funkis offers a wide selection of Scandinavian designs. Famed for their gorgeous clogs and sandals, striking accessories, as well as their vast collection of fabrics and homewares, Funkis will infuse your wardrobe with Swedish class.

Hidden in a small lane behind Oxford Street, Shady Pines Saloon would be concealed, that is, if it didn't always have a queue out the front. When entering this dimly lit space your eyes immediately dart to the taxidermied wall hangings giving it a Wild West, Texan feel. With a serious cocktail list and complimentary baskets of peanuts, it's an easy spot to get lost for the night.

Set against the restaurant precinct of Norton Street, Leichhardt, Berkelouw Books is your one-stop-shop for books (both new and old), cards, wrap and specialty stationery. The Berkelouw family has been trading in books since 1812, and with more than 2 million books in stock, Berkelouw Books has become a household name amongst Sydney book lovers.

Speciality coffee roasters, an exquisite bakery and wholesome café, The Grounds of Alexandria is a sanctuary set amongst the industrial heartland of Alexandria. Housed in an early 1900's pie factory, with a coffee research and testing facility on site, and luscious veggie garden out front, The Grounds of Alexandria possesses a passion for produce. On the weekends the space is brimming with families, so be sure to get in early.

With a menu inspired by grandmas and grandpas from around the world, Grandma's Little Bakery is an excellent Sydney bakery serving up delicious, homemade fare. 

Black Penny is known for its artistic crowd. A live music venue, Black Penny is a great spot to relax after a long day, or a party place to get the weekend started. A must try is one (or all) of their Seven Deadly Sins Cocktails, which offer a cheeky take on the Deadly Sins they are based upon. Black Penny is ideal for a group catch-up.

Zushi Restaurant is much-loved for its sushi specialty menu—it boasts all the traditional Japanese favourites, as well as creative fusions. We love the sashimi tacos, and the honey prawns are just to die for. Really hungry and looking to splash out? The Wagyu is an absolute melt-in-your-mouth must, trust us.

This lively location serves up the mother-of-all Argentinean barbeques. Set on bustling Cleveland Street in Surry Hills, Porteño boasts a vast array of Argentinian favourites, including their specialty 8-hour suckling pig and chorizo pork sausage. Sure, there may be a wait, but that wait is made much easier by enjoying a few cocktails upstairs at Gardel's Bar (one of Sydney best cocktail bars).

With a selection of specialty vegan pies and the usual hearty variety, a recycled interior fit-out, packaging that's completely biodegradable and organic, fair-trade coffee, Funky Pies is so much more than your local pie shop. Their scrumptious selection of pies, which also includes a gluten-free range, features Spicy Thai, G'Day Satay and No Wurry Curry to name a few.

Titled the 'Queen of rice paper rolls', MissChu dishes up this all-time Vietnamese favourite at her exotic tuckshop on Bourke Street, Darlinghurst. If rice paper rolls aren't your flavour, MissChu offers alernate Vietnamese delicacies, including a delicious beef pho and melt-in-your-mouth desserts. Check out the Bondi and city locations via the MissChu website.

If winter has had you hibernating, head down to The Commons in Darlinghurst to warm up via their lovely open fire. Located in an old farmer's cottage, enjoy wholesome modern-Australian meals that are hearty and satisfying. The Commons houses an award-winning bar downstairs, with an extensive wine list and prohibition-era themed drinks for those wishing to nightcap in style.

Hinky Dinks, the recent tiki bar to hit Darlinghurst, is hoisting the flag for the most entertaining drinking experience since LA's Trader Vic's. With kitsch décor and cocktails like the Hinky Fizz and Bourbon Milk Sundae, Hinky Dinks is all about making your night out one to remember.

The team at Barefoot Coffee Traders serve up Single Origin blends and Toby's Estate fair trade and organic house blends for coffee aficionados from all over the Northern Beaches. Head there pre- or post- breakfast as Barefoot Coffee Traders' menu boasts only a singular edible delight: waffles, waffles, waffles!

Marrickville's café scene is taking flight, with Cornersmith one of its prime contenders for the most sought-after eateries to date. Offering homemade condiments to nibble on, whilst sipping away on brews from Mecca Espresso, Cornersmith boasts a menu which reflects its sustainable ethos. A real, down-to-earth gem.

Adding to the list of thriving cafés in Marrickville, Wicks Park Cafe (aka Double Roasters) has established themselves as the coffee hotspot. Proving they have the knowledge behind the taste, the staff at Wicks Park Cafe are always happy to discuss flavours and brews in detail. While the café's aim is to indulge your caffeine cravings, they also offer a gourmet breakfast to boot.

From the team that brought us Little Marionette, Bondi Picnic serves up hearty and wholesome breakfast fare. With childhood classics like Coco Pops and Cornflakes, you will also find some more inventive concoctions like green eggs and ham, and their very special croissant French toast. Well-known for their single origin cold drip coffee, which is served with a chaser of coconut water, Bondi Picnic is definitely worth a visit.

Guilt-free desserts? Yes please. With chai cheesecakes, lemon meringue pies and tiramisu on display, you wouldn't believe Earth To Table is an organic, raw cafe. This hidden Bondi Junction gem is bursting with colour, from their smoothies to their delicious salads and veggie rolls, Earth To Table is a vegan's sweet sanctuary.

Saké Restaurant & Bar offers contemporary Japanese fusion dishes, with a delicious new menu curated by Neil Perry.

The famous Campos Coffee is best enjoyed at the cosy and comforting Campos Cafe in Alexandria. With ample seating, and a variety of freshly baked pastries and macarons, it's the perfect spot to enjoy their dark and strong aromatic brew.

Housed in a disused laundromat in Darlinghurst, Darlie Laundromatic is a quirky little bar, serving tasty morsels and intimate drinks among the hanging laundry. Burger sliders and mini-hot dogs are on the menu, and be sure to try Darlie Laundromatic's homemade organic cordial with vodka; you'll feel like a kid again (minus the vodka!).

Where else in Sydney can your order your roast meat roll with a cup of crackling on the side? Mr Crackles is best known for its roast pork belly, which takes three days to prepare in the pursuit of the most succulent meat, with the crispiest skin. For a big appetite, try the Manwich, boasting twice the meat and half the salad, and don't forget that cup of crackling!

Long hailed the best gelato in Sydney, Gelato Messina's icy goodness is made fresh daily, in store. You'll find an incredibly diverse range of flavours (up to 40 at any given time!) with specialty flavours, including: Apple Pie, Bounty, Coconut & Lychee, and Pear & Rhubarb.