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The Kings Cross Organic Marketplace should be the first stop on any foodie's list for quality, fresh ingredients. From exquisite French cheeses to Argentinean empanadas, Kings Cross Organic Marketplace offers plenty of organic fare, as well as unexpected and undiscovered delights. Head to the market on Saturday mornings for an international food safari. 

St Remy Baked puts a unique spin on the European bakery. If you're in Manly and the craving for baked goodies kicks in, head to St Remy Baked for artisanal bread, pastries, pies, cakes, sandwiches, fresh juices and coffee. 

Foundry Fiftythree in Manly has garnered a cult-like following for its delicious coffee and mouth-watering menu options, such as the sofrito and the Moresli muesli. The eclectic interior populated with art, and dominated by a large communal table, all make for an inviting place to hang out with friends– when you head to Foundry Fiftythree, don't expect to leave in a hurry!

Mr and Mrs Smith is a staple on the Manly fashion scene, offering an eclectic mix of local labels and emerging designers such as Bassike, Willow and Dinosaur Designs, as well as international brands including By Malene Birger. Head to Mr and Mrs Smith on your next shopping adventure on the northern beaches. 

Filling the shelves at Honey Bee Homewares are items that define the provincial charm of France. With brands like Astier de Villantte, Côté Bastide and Bensimon, make a beeline for Honey Bee Homewares to give your home a touch of French style. 

Putting a new spin on the old Henson Park Hotel, Ray Reilly has transformed the venue into a pub with a contemporary feel under the new name The Henson. With pinball machines and a family-friendly atmosphere, The Henson's community vibe is perfect when you're for a welcoming local or a hearty meal. 

Simmone Logue Fine Food Company is well known for a selection of gourmet food and beautiful cakes. Cooking with ingredients fresh from the market, the team at Simmone Logue Fine Food Company is passionate about produce and also offers a catering service for special events.

If you're partial to a great loaf, then stop by Infinity Sourdough. It's not only a bakery, but also a café with premises in Manly and Darlinghurst. Offering over a dozen different sourdough styles, alongside cakes and pies, as well as a soup of the day and delicious coffee, Infinity Sourdough is impressing Sydneysiders city-wide. 

Opened in mid-2012, Goblin Kitchen and Bar is a Sydney coffee haven in the inner-west suburb of Summer Hill, owned and operated by chef, Eliot Ritchie.

Aptly named, The Larder Epicerie Fine stocks hard to find pantry items from Australia and around the world. With all the items carefully selected, the range of delicious goods available at The Larder Epicerie Fine includes Australian and international cheeses, honeys, conserves, pastas, ice-creams, oils, vinegars, mustards, truffles, herbs, breads, coffees, teas and so much more.

With its unassuming façade, you may well walk straight past Wild Cockatoo Bakery if you didn't know it was there. But this Alexandria bakery has not failed to draw attention; the delicious breads, tarts, pies and sausage rolls sell out daily. Wild Cockatoo Bakery also serves specialty breads and baked goods such as ale, walnut and potato bread and flatbreads covered in olives, tomato and herbs. 

Bringing a touch of industrial-style NYC cool to Sydney, Contessa Balmain serves up quality food and coffee among the leather booths, swinging light bulbs and exposed brick walls. The sprawling street-art mural adds to the Big Apple vibe, with the menu distinctly influenced by American and Italian cuisines. The morning crowd flocks to Bar Contessa for Rosa's breakfast bruschetta, and Jack and the Bean Boutique Coffee, while lunch is also a popular affair with a range of delicious homemade favourites on offer.

Labancz Patisserie Boulangerie has fast become a local favourite for top-quality baked goods. A traditional French bakery, the menu features buttery, flaky croissants alongside quiches, pies and baguettes all filled with tasty French flavours. Labancz Patisserie Boulangerie also prepares and bakes all its bread and pastries on site daily – you can't get much fresher than that.

Hidden away from the main pedestrian strip of Coogee, Le Petit Café is a fantastic little spot for coffee, breakfast or both. Le Petit Café offers a taste of France—from the menu to the coffee served in traditional 'bowls'. The French toast here is a winner, as is the breakfast crepe, served with double-smoked ham, Gruyère and two poached eggs. 

Long committed to the creation of beautiful living spaces, interior-stylist Vanessa Kidwell opened LivedIn in August 2010 and created a place inspired by beautiful homewares sourced locally and from around the world. Aside from selling homewares and lifestyle products, LivedIn also offers sourcing and styling services.

Orchard Street Dispensary is a herbal dispensary, cold-pressed juice shop, naturopathic clinic and organic lifestyle store all in one. Naturopath Kirsten Shanks opened the doors aiming to provide a range of goods and services designed to "cleanse, heal nourish and grow".

With the catchcry: "Love is sweeter the second time around", The Frock Exchange successfully sources and stocks pre-loved designer pieces, and sells them out of a gorgeous store in Clovelly. Working on a consignment basis, you won't have to trawl through racks for a rare find at The Frock Exchange; beautiful, designer pieces are the norm here.

Baking artisan bread is a true passion for Iggy's Down Under baker Igor Ivanovic, who sells his loaves out of two tiny stores in Bronte. Both stores open in the early morning and don't close until all the bread is sold, and with lines running out the door, this would appear to be an easy feat. The sourdough loaf is the clear favourite at Iggy's Down Under. 

Since opening, Bertoni Casalinga has garnered a cult following for its signature-blend coffee. Paired with homemade Italian food, a pizzeria and gelateria, and you have one family-run operation that is pulling out all the stops. Bertoni Casalinga almost always has a queue spilling out onto the street, so be sure to get there early. 

Stocking specialty flours, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, condiments and household products, The Source Bulk Foods is your one-stop-shop for all cooking essentials. You'll also be shopping with a conscience At The Source Bulk Foods; the planet (and your wallet) will thank you.

The Balmain outpost of Kazbah is famed among locals and out-of-towners alike. Hoisting the flag for best breakfast in Balmain (with a Middle Eastern twist), foodies are flocking to Kazbah for its delicious breakfast tagines and 'Royal Feasts'. The accolades speak for themselves. 

Being awarded three Chef Hats by The Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food Guide is no easy feat, but this is just what est., headed up by chef Peter Doyle, has achieved every year since 2004. Specialising in seasonally driven, modern Australian cuisine, est. not only serves fabulous food, the service is outstanding. It's a dining experience not to be missed, and not soon forgotten. 

The Duck Inn, formerly the Duck and Swan, has undergone a massive transformation. While still dispensing a range of beers on tap, the Duck Inn's wine and food menus have been revamped along with the space. Dig in to fancy pub meals in the sunny beer garden for a feel-good dining experience. 

A purveyor of fine headwear for over 50 years, Strand Hatters stocks everything from top hats to fedoras, pith helmets to Australian bush hats. Whether it's form or function you're after, the right topper can be transformative, so head down to Strand Hatters at the Queen Victoria Building to find your crowning glory. 

Bringing a little piece of Paris to the streets of Sydney, The AparTTment is a luxurious concept store headed by Claire Coppins and her fashion label TT. A fusion of fashion and furnishings, the store was created to replicate an idyllic Parisian apartment. Wander through AparTTment and discover beautiful products spanning homewares, womenswear, art and accessories. 

Devon Café has quickly garnered a cult following for its unique spin on the classic toastie. The interior of this Surry Hills eatery is warm and welcoming with its beechwood timber décor, while a sun-drenched courtyard makes Devon Café the perfect Sunday brunch spot. The coffee, courtesy of 5 Senses, is served up alongside a casual yet delightful menu including house-made baked goodies and bread via Sydney's Victoire Bakery.

One of Australia's leading centres for contemporary design, Object Gallery features both an exhibition area as well as a retail space, which both showcase a diverse range of works. Promoting local talent, Object Gallery exhibits and sells innovative and contemporary Australian-made art and design.

Driven by an appreciation for authenticity in design, the premium collection of international furniture at Living Edge in Surry Hills focuses on elegant pieces for the home and office. At Living Edge, you'll find ranges from the likes of Herman Miller, e15, Louis Poulsen, Walter Knoll, Howe and many more.