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Rustic cuisine, specialty coffee, and a modern décor are on the menu at John Smith Café in Waterloo. Start off the most indulgent way with black truffle eggs benedict, or sample the legendary cronut alongside a great cup of coffee. John Smith Café serves breakfast and lunch all day, and if it's the latter you're after, try out the pulled pork sandwich with pork, pear and sage chutney and apple slaw. There is always a wealth of specials on offer, so don't be surprised if John Smith Café quickly becomes your local.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Barzura have been serving the Coogee area since 1994. Sitting on the beachfront, you can enjoy a classic Australian meal with a classic Australian view. Also serving beer, wine and cocktails, it's easy to while away the afternoon people watching and relaxing in the sunshine. 

Popular with university students and Newtown residents alike, Hoochie Mama Café serves up great coffee and delicious food. Take a seat outside and enjoy one of their salads, sandwiches or locally famous muffins which are baked daily and come in all sorts of tempting flavours – cherry ripe, anyone?

Nestled in Darlinghurst, The Lord Roberts Hotel boasts your classic 'pub feed' with more of an edge. It's old style meets new style at "The Bob" – as the locals call it – with its timeworn exterior and one of the best rooftop beer gardens in Sydney. If you're a steak lover check out the 'From the Grill' section of the menu for a real tender rib-eye. If that doesn't tickle your fancy you won't be disappointed with their chicken parmi. The Napoli sauce is ah-mazing!

Whether you're looking for food, beverages or a fun atmosphere, Quarrymans Hotel has it all. With nibbles and share plates galore it is the perfect place for large social gatherings where all produce is extremely fresh and sourced directly from local suppliers.

Only a stones-throw away from Central Station, the D&O is destination craft beer. Inspired by American and Italian cuisine, this pub provides some of the best craft beer and pub feed at low cost – what more could you want? With $9 meal specials Monday-Friday and a killer Angus rump for only $12.50, D&O are doing it right. It really is the perfect place for good value 'pub grub', beer and cocktails – Moose heads and all!

Everyone knows The Bald Man does it best. Max Brenner brings a whole new meaning to the taste of chocolate. Featuring delectable delights like churros, milkshakes, fondue, frappes, crepes, waffles and more Max Brenner's is the place to go for your chocolate fix. The interior is even smothered in chocolate! Okay we're lying… but it sure does look like it! If the dark wood and warm spaces is all a bit too much, take a seat on the wooden chairs on the pavement outside. Whether you're into dipping, sipping or scoffing down your chocolate, one thing is certain - The Bald Man will be there for you… Always.

Adora remains loyal to its humble origins, yet evolves with the ever-changing chocolate preferences of Sydney. Founded in 1993 by two sisters, Tina and Kathryn, Adora uses the finest Belgian Callebaut chocolate to handcraft classic praline, ganache and marzipan flavours, and a unique selection of cultured butter, lime and mango creations. Devour a medley of impeccable truffles with a coffee, or book yourself in for a two hour chocolate class to satiate your inner chocolatier.

With over thirty years of experience, Bon Bon knows confectionary. Originally established in Double Bay, Bon Bon has expanded operations, finding a second home in the historic QVB. Stock up on the famed Nougat Limar, declared the best nougat in Australia, or take a seat in and indulge in an array of gourmet European truffles. For those in search of a meal, help yourself to pastries from Brasserie Bread or a spiced chili hot chocolate.

The churro experience is unparalleled at San Churro. Quality and authenticity have ensured its position as the bastion of Australian churros, with their delicate, crisp exteriors and cloud-like interior. Pair your churros with a selection of chocolate dips, or opt for a side of South American dulce de leche.

Rustic Pearl is a pint-sized nirvana. Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, Timur Celik, infuses the traditional brunch experience with Eastern European flair. The intimate setting is a microcosm of culture, with a hand-painted mural and intricate tiles adorning the tabletops. Opt for a chargrilled sucuk and melted buffalo mozzarella bruschetta with pomegranate molasses, or a faultless wild mushroom gnocchi with goats cheese.

Slip into a state of total zen at Aleisha-Jane Beauty in Surry Hills. This multi-award winning boutique beauty salon will have you walking out the door looking and feeling like a new person. Good-bye winter white and dry skin, hello sexy, summery, smooth and tanned goddess! Offering a wide range of beauty treatments, massages, make up artistry and specialising in waxing and eyebrow shaping, head on down for a bit of pamper-me time (go on, you deserve it!).

The Powder Room will help rebuild and nurture your skin's inner beauty, with a range of face, body and cosmetic treatments. We love combining one of their specially designed facials with an intensive mask fusion and a bit of Reiki to leave us feeling spiritually and physically revitalised. Head on in for all your waxing, manicure, and pedicure needs. Pretend you've just returned from an Italian holiday with the Tuscan spray tan, (without the orange Oompa Loompa effect we promise!). The totally relaxing massage also makes the top of our list of beauty treatment essentials!

ThaSpa in Sydney's CBD is the perfect answer to a stressful day. The team are serious about providing the best treatments for your face and body, starting their packages with a one on one consultation to ensure your treatment is best aligned with your particular skin needs. These are perfect for anyone who gets a little overwhelmed by all the options available. 

The Facial Room offers a tranquil and cosy atmosphere and the cutting-edge treatments will leave your skin rejuvenated, dissipating all stresses and harmful environmental effects. The Facial Room makeup lessons and artistry utilises Jane Iredale medical grade makeup, which can be used on all skin types including sensitive and acne-prone skin. A range of treatments are available, including a variety of massages, waxing, microdermabrasion as well as anti-aging and acne treatments, making The Facial Room your one-stop beauty destination.

A beauty haven, Fields of Beauty in North Sydney offers hair, beauty, wellbeing and cosmetic treatments to make your gorgeous self shine! Book in for a day spa of total relaxation, enjoy a tailor made facial designed to suit your skin's specific needs or focus on your health and wellbeing with a stress melting, muscle and pain relieving massage. Whatever you fancy, Fields of Beauty will have you walking out the door feeling rejuvenated, revived and down right gorgeous.

Master acupuncturist Daniel Waldman has been practicing since 1981 out of his Darlinghurst clinic. Using a systematic palpatory method, Waldman diagnoses symptoms and crafts an individual treatment plan for each patient with a focus on pain management. 

The centre has an emphasis on reproductive health for both men and women and offers treatments for conditions such as impotence and erectile dysfunction, menopause symptoms and endometriosis as well as fertility health services. The centre's practitioners are leaders in research too, and are currently conducting research on Chinese medicine and unexplained infertility, miscarriage prevention, egg donor cycles, IVF stimulated and frozen cycles, pregnancy over 40 and PCOS. Other services include cosmetic acupuncture and treatment for anxiety and depression.

An initial consultation at the UTS Acupuncture Clinic will typically last for an hour so the practitioner can form a detailed overview of your health and devise a treatment plan for whatever ails you. The Clinic was established in 1969 and is one of the longest-running in Sydney, so you know you can trust these guys. The acupuncturists take a holistic approach, providing massage, cupping, gua sha, diet and lifestyle advice in addition to acupuncture kind of making them a one-stop shop for your health needs.

Ana Chait's The Acupuncurist clinics, located in Paddington and North Bondi, provide individualised treatment plans using acupuncture and Chinese medicine to resolve a range of health issues from muscular pain to migraines. Chait offers specialised fertility programs for women and men to help couples conceive naturally, boasting an 85 per cent success rate.

The highly skilled nail technicians at The Nail Lounge in Surry Hills pride themselves on giving some of the best manicures and pedicures in Sydney. And we tend to agree. The Nail Lounge uses high quality Bio Sculpture Gel, which is long lasting (up to 2 weeks!) and comes in all sorts of fantastic colours. With a wide range of nail art options, you will leave The Nail Lounge with beautiful nails that last for weeks. Hooray!

Nestled in the historic Paramount Pictures building in Surry Hills, Golden Age Cinema & Bar is a throwback to the good old days of film, playing oldies, cult classics and a few new releases. Too restless to sit through a film? Fair call. Pop in for a cocktail, Messina sundae, or snack at the bar instead – The Spielberger toastie with pastrami, Swiss cheese, pickles, sauerkraut and mustard is the cheesy treat you've been waiting for. 

Drop in to this izakaya-style restaurant in the CBD and take your pick of the 22 karaoke rooms on offer. If you're not the singing type, you can simply drop in for a dumpling (or eight) while overlooking George Street.

Having established its place as Sydney's first karaoke room venue, Karaoke World offer over 120,000 songs for you and your mates to belt out a number of songs over a few drinks and nibbles. And with happy hour from 3pm until 4am Sunday – Thursday, it's a safe bet you'll get through a few of those songs. 

Beer, wine, jugs of mixed drinks and serious heart wrenching ballads are what Big Echo Karaoke is all about. With private rooms on offer, there's no reason you and your crew can't crank up the volume and bring down the house.

Choose from the menu of house-made sangas, come up with your own, or settle for a salad – the choice is yours at South Dowling Sandwiches. The family-run business has 15 years of sandwich-making expertise under its belt, so it's definitely worth checking out. 

A good, honest sambo is the breakfast, lunch, and sometimes dinner of champions, and Big Bite on Pitt tackles the task of deliciousness between breads like a pro. Fresh ingredients, friendly service and consistent yumminess is just how they roll at Big Bite on Pitt.

The name says it all – these hamburgers are famous, and for good reason. Go prepared to tackle a delicious, meaty, saucy burger the size of your head. Paul's Famous Hamburgers is a throwback to the good old days of hamburgers with the lot, and you can wear the sauce and juice dribbling down your chin like a trophy – the messier the better. Wash it all down with Paul's freshly squeezed pineapple crush or a traditional milkbar-style milkshake. 

Sitting smack bang in the middle of Circular Quay, Searock Grill offer steak, seafood, and spectacular views of Sydney Harbour – what more could you want? Open breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this is the perfect location to take in all of Sydney's glory.  

One of Sydney's original craft beer bars, Harts Pub at The Rocks has become an institution in Sydney's drinking scene. It's no surprise that beer is the order of the day, with 12 rotating taps and two handpumps including the famed Rocks Brewing Co. On the food front it's a mix of pub staples like beer battered chips, burgers and steak. What more could you want?

Housed on the upper level of The Winery, Champagne Room is Sydney's first Perrier-Jouët champagne bar. Decked out with intimate booths, this is a Champagne lovers retreat in the vein of London's Duke's Hotel and Harvey Nichols. Champagne Room celebrates a classical product in contemporary style with the famous Press for Champagne button for whenever your flute requires a refill and Djs over the weekends to get you up and dancing. Bringing colour, life & theatre to the Champagne ritual.

Serving the good people of Bondi for over 25 years, Gelbison Pizzeria Ristorante Italiano prides themselves on bringing authentic Italian flavour to all of their dishes.

Taking up residence in Bondi's trendy north side, Orchard Street's new café and elixir bar is stacked with wholesome offerings. There are raw meals, organic herbal teas and booster shots to nourish you whole body, which you can either eat in or take away. Plus, located just minutes from the beach it's the perfect spot for a post-workout snack.

A mainstay pub of Surry Hills locals, The Cricketers Arms Hotel (fondly known as "The Crix") serves well priced drinks as well as some top notch pub food. Think comforting pies, polenta fries and pizzas to share. We love the little courtyard downstairs and the comfy couches upstairs. Perfect for functions or just a casual drink with friends, The Crix is a local favourite for a reason!

Knox Street Bar has garnered a cult following among Chippendale locals. Kick back within its garage-like interior with a Harvest Moon (Jameson whiskey, fresh apple, ginger and lime) or Garage Slapper (whiskey sour, Frangelico, honey and orange zest). If you can't decide, try your luck and spin the colour wheel for a straight up $13 drink. Feeling hungry? The Veggie Patch Van has set up shop to take care of your pangs with tasty morsels like deep fried pickles and haloumi, arancini and sweet potato crisps.

This Japanese ramen and sake bar is a favourite amoungst Darlinghurst locals. Must try dishes include the yuzu scallop ramen and house-made smoked salmon, pork tonkatsu and six-month aged banana brandy coconut granita. Nestled at the lower end of Crown Street, Chaco Bar is one of our favourite new Japanese restaurants in Sydney.

Offering a wealth of classes from Power Vinyasa to Power Groove, this peaceful and light-filled studio is a hop, skip and a jump from beautiful Bondi Beach. Forgotten something? The studio has you covered, offering yoga wear, jewellery and body products for purchase.

Favourite of Miranda Kerr, Rosie Huntington-Whitely and Beyoncé, Australian-owned label Lover started out in Bondi Markets before making its way to international acclaim. The Bondi Junction store offers fashionistas all the structured lace they could desire.

Located on the stunning cliff tops of Mollymook on the NSW South Coast, Bannisters is a boutique hotel renowned for its panoramic ocean views and luxury accommodation. The 4.5 star hotel features a day spa, pizza and pool bar, and international chef Rick Stein's award-winning restaurant, Rick Stein at Bannisters. Just three hours from Sydney, this is the ideal destination for a weekend getaway.

For those who enjoy a good dose of cheese, The Stinking Bishops has opened in Newtown and is making all your fromage dreams come true! Take your pick from a vast range of imported and Australian cheeses (including white molds, goat's milk, washed rind, hard or blue moulds) and pair with a glass of sparkling, red or white. For those you prefer their cheese on the go, they'll happily package up anything in the cool room for you to enjoy later.

A curated showcase of quality, innovation and style, top3 by design is a one-stop-shop for authentic products. Sourcing items locally and from around the globe, you'll be sure to get your hands on something truly beautiful and unique. From homewares and accessories to kitchen and dining, be sure to drop by its Crows Nest or Moore Park stores.

Joining the ranks of Sydney's best design stores, Form + Design specialises in kitchenware, homewares, luggage, pens and gift packs from Australia and abroad. Its multi-level St Leonards store is a haven of design inspiration, featuring labels such as Gazelle bikes, Lamy, Mandarina Duck and Alessi. Be sure to drop in next time when you're in St Leonards.

Finally, a shopping and dining destination in Sydney that offers convenience, luxury and relaxation all in the one location. Drop in and check out the stores before deciding between the plethora of eating options - Central houses Ribs & Burgers, Max Brenner and Din Tai Fung, just to name a few. Built around sustainability and convenience, Central is a must-visit destination among city slickers, and we're right there with them. 

While this bar is based on the misadventures of boozehound Hunter S. Thompson, the difference between this one and the fictional version is you can indeed stop at this Bat Country, and you won't regret it. Open breakfast, lunch and dinner, there is something to please every appetite and thirst. 

Sitting comfortably in Little Italy itself, Aperitivo's exposed brick walls and cosy interior set the scene for a great dining experience. Woodfired pizza, wine and cocktails are on the menu – we challenge you to stop at one.

Northsiders flock to this convict-themed bar in Cremorne. Run by the great-great grandsons of convicted laundry thief William Brown, this bar is all about great drinks, delicious food and top-notch banter. Head in for the famous 'Five Buck Feeds' every Tuesday and an extra long Happy Hour on Sundays. Cheers!

This chic little gem gets quirkier by the second. With ultra modern décor, delicious bar snacks and a seriously adventurous cocktail list, this city watering hole is a must visit for anyone who likes to enjoy their surroundings as much as their drink.

The original Manly cocktail bar, The Pony Room is a retro haven for pre-loved furniture, dim lighting and classic cocktails, with a great menu to boot. Pop in for a cocktail and stay for a pizza – you may end up dancing, too. 

If you've noticed a line running down Liverpool Street, it's likely a queue for Hot Star Large Fried Chicken. Hailing from the streets of Taiwan, circa 1992, the popular snack has Sydneysiders licking their lips in glee. Their fried-to-order crispy chicken is bigger than your face. Hot Star is also open until 11pm, if you're after a late night feed.

An institution on Cleveland Street, Maya Vegetarian serves up authentic Indian food that's 100 per cent vegetarian. From wholesome thalis to crispy dosas, freshly baked breads and even their homemade Indian sweets, every dish is packed with flavour. Be sure to keep an eye out for their daily specials! 

Lovers of fresh seafood, you can't go past Peter's Fish Market. Here you'll find a spectacular sashimi bar, delicious hot food bar, and more than 20 species of fish to cook up at home. Order Peter's seafood platter and soak up the glistening views across Blackwattle Bay.

Visit this retro-style Japanese eatery that serves up authentic udon, soba and tempura. "Mappen" itself means "one more time" in Japanese and we can see why – if you dine there once, you'll definitely be back! With most items on the menu under $10, you can get a good feed and still have some change leftover. 

Ayam Goreng 99 is an Indonesian restaurant located on the busy Anzac Parade restaurant strip. Popular with university students, locals and Indonesian food fans, the restaurant is known for their delicious food at excellent prices. Don't leave without trying one of their famous chicken dishes, with the ayam goreng mentega being one of our faves.

Situated just up the road from Bondi Beach, the Royal Hotel is a local favourite. Replete with pool tables, beer garden, jukebox and lounge bar, this traditional Aussie pub is constantly bustling with patrons. You'll also find No Name Italian restaurant on site to cook you up a storm – think classics like chicken schnitzel, grilled baby octopus and fried calamari.

Specialising in pho beef noodle soup, this little Vietnamese restaurant on Illawarra Road is a popular spot for pho lovers. With an extensive menu that includes seafood, vegetarian and meat options, PHD Vietnamese has something for everybody. Bring a group of friends and try a range dishes, but don't miss out on the pho which has made this eating house a popular choice when in Marrickville.

Ramen Zundo has got us good. How can anyone resist the soupy, saucy, noodly goodness of the perfect bowl of ramen? If you're not feeling noodles, there are plenty of other dishes for those keen on a curry, donburi, salad or a few small plates.

Get in early or be prepared to wait for a good spot at Sydney Chinese restaurant New Shanghai – it's more than worth it. The hardest part will be choosing from the massive menu, but no doubt you'll find yourself returning to work through it.

Who doesn't love fresh, delicious, well-priced sushi with great service and an enviable price tag? Head to Sushi on Stanley for a take away fix or sit in and enjoy the menu. The spicy salmon salad is delicious, or go for the soft shell crab tempura.

You can smell Belmore Lebanese Bakery around the corner, and the wafting goodness will set your appetite on fire. With a delicious selection of manoush and some seriously amazing coffee, this place is a must-visit. 

Located in Sydney's Chinatown, this frantic dining hall offers a true taste of Vietnam. A great spot for a cheap and cheerful meal, pho is the house specialty and comes in either beef or chicken varieties. Loaded with silky noodles and a side of bean sprouts, fresh lemon and basil, it's sure to warm you from the inside out.