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In the basement of Hinchcliff House—the four-storey Italian-inspired mega restaurant in Circular Quay—is Apollonia.

The Royal Richmond, on the main street of historic Richmond town, is one of the area’s oldest watering holes—and yep, at more than 170 years old, it’s one of the oldest in the country too. Now, the pub has relaunched under the direction of former Martin Place Bar owners, Peter Wynne and Karen Anderson.

Chaco Bar Potts Point is the sister venue to the tiny ramen-ya in Darlinghurst—but you won’t find bone broth here. Instead, the Potts Point outpost specialises in Yakitori dining meaning chargrilled skewers are the main event.

Picking up where Lotus 2.0 left off at Challis Avenue, Bistrot 916 is a neo-bistro and the newest Daniel Pepperell venue.

Ezra head chef Ben Sears is a Paper Bird and Moon Park veteran, while owners and husbands Nick and Kirk Bowden bring their experiences in London to bear on the restaurant—so yep, you know you're in good hands here.

Nestled behind The Mark Moran complex in Vaucluse, The Botanica is the hidden gem where seriously nourishing food is king. When it comes to the perfect combo of fresher-than-fresh food, top-notch service, and a beautiful dining room, these guys nail it. The focus is on locally sourced, organic ingredients and, if it weren’t so damn tasty, the food would almost be too pretty to eat.

If you’re a fitness nut living in Sydney, chances are you know a thing or two (or practically live at) Flow Athletic. The Paddington studio was one of the first studios around to really crack into the idea that your fitness regime could really be a balance of exercises that prevents injury and encourage more mindfulness, something that’s been dubbed “Flow Philosophy”.

It’s finally happened. After a handful of years operating as a pop up shop in the leafy streets of Surry Hills, Little Succers has left its roots, so to speak, and made the big leap over the pond to greener pastures. We’re talking about a permanent terrarium studio right in the heart of Neutral Bay.

Not much beats a new pie and sausage roll empire on the scene, so brace your bellies for Pie Society.

Dreamt up by Jeff Schroeter (Bistro Moncur, Bayswater Brasserie) and playwright-director Wendy Beckett, Beckett’s has been built into the spot that once housed Sydney’s farm-to-table pioneer, Darling Mills.

Sammy Junior is a lavish pistachio-hued espresso bar meets cocktail spot in the heart of the CBD. 

Ruse is the west-side sister to the CBD’s District Brasserie, headlines an inviting slate of restaurants lining the bustling, open-air Parramatta Square dining precinct.

Simply put, Pebble And Bark is the dream weekend hangout.

If you’ve never stopped into Bellingen while road tripping the NSW mid-north coast, you’re missing out on one of Australia’s cutest, most welcoming towns.

Sustainable, private, and completely romantic—these are just some words that only begin to describe Crafter’s Cabin.

Headed up by Rockpool Dining Group’s former head sommelier, Raphael Mulligan, alongside Belgium-born owner Philippe Gilbert, Vini Divini is the European summer you’ve been missing, one wine glass at a time.

After being destroyed in 2018 by a fire, the General Gordon officially re-opened its doors in March 2021 to locals to show off an extensive reno, a new roof, and a new head chef. 

Adding to Sydney’s growing directory of luxury self-care sanctuaries is UNOIT. Pronounced “You-Know-It”, this first-of-its-kind Darlinghurst beauty haven combines a sleek barber with rows of polished treatment rooms for pampering and results-driven beauty.

If you’re a ceramic fiend, you would have definitely heard of cutting-edge pottery studio Bondi Clay. The Flood Street institution is well-known for its cute date night classes and its sustainable approach to pottery. It's one of the few studios that sticks to renewable energy and doesn’t use single-use plastic bags.

Straight off the bat, there's not much SOUL Deli doesn’t do. The cafe-meets-deli-meets-homewares store was born out of the trough of 2020’s lockdown period, which forced many local businesses to innovate and come up with new foodie concepts.

In our opinion, a city can never have too many secret seaside izakayas—so we’re pretty happy to welcome RND into the fold.

Pistou is a fresh, romantic, French-inspired spot from Jules Bouillon, whose experience includes being a part of the team that opened the legendary Balthazar in London and, more locally, NOLA Smokehouse and Bar and Glorietta in North Sydney.

The fact is, a city can never be too overcrowded with florists, which is why you need to know about Sydney’s newest floral mecca dedicated to luscious blooms and whimsical flowing foliage.

Taking the birria taco game to new heights is Chololo in Fairfield Chase Plaza. These guys decided to hop on the birria train after witnessing the digital frenzy across 2020. “It initially started as a craving fueled by a bombardment of birria tacos on social media. We decided to make our own and after a while and saw that a lot of other Sydneysiders wanted to try it too. That’s when we decided we should open up shop.”

If you thought Indian cuisine started and ended with curry, rice, and naan—Foreign Return has arrived to expand your horizons. Co-owners Gaurang Gahoi, Kunal Patel, and Javed Khan (behind the acclaimed Delhi ‘O’ Delhi in Newtown) have set themselves the task of authenticity and integrity of classic dishes from their mothers’ kitchens while levelling up with seasonal Australian ingredients and playful twists, brought to life by legendary head chef Siddharth Kalyanaraman (the official touring chef of the Australian Cricket Team).

This fresh concept from the founders of FISHBOWL is a little different from the loaded poke bowls that have become a lunchtime staple in Sydney.

Alfredo Repole was born to make pizza. Hailing from Naples, he grew up with a baker for a mother and three brothers who all spin dough in various Napoli establishments. The man knows pizza in a way that few others can ever dream of. His passion and dedication to the craft are evident in his work ethic, rigorous sourcing of ingredients, and the fact that he shipped a two and a half tonne pizza oven made from volcanic stone direct from Naples. That pizza oven is now the literal cornerstone of one of Sydney’s best pizza restaurants.

If the Mad Hatter had a cafe in Sydney, it would most likely be Old Garden Dessert Bar. The Pitt Street nursery-inspired cafe is a kaleidoscopic catch of roof ladders, hanging bikes, Edison bulbs. and exposed copper pipes. It also happens to sport the best bingsu and sweet toast in Sydney.

COYA is one of Sydney's great hidden gems. Tucked away in the most unlikely of spots—among a quiet string of suburban shops in Cromer on the Northern Beaches—this unassuming spot is where you'll find one of the city's best degustations. 

Good things come in threes and Okay Coffee is a complete trifecta of beauty. This coffee house comes as part cafe, part bike shed, and part barber and while this may sound very “Melbourne”, the twist is that you’ll actually find this weekend beauty up on the Northern Beaches here in Sydney.

Honour has long established itself as a firm favourite in the Brunswick brunch scene, but they’re changing the game with their new after-hours natural wine and salumi bar—needless to say, it was love at first sight for us. European-style charcuterie plates and natural wines take centre stage with their simple, authentic and delicious flavours, bringing uncomplicated yet indulgent delicacies into our lives. 

Fresh from the legends at Lotus Dining Group is CHI by Lotus. It's one of the newest additions to the streets of Barangaroo and comes with a bustling Chinese night market vibe, festive eats with local flavours, and a fun cocktail menu to match.

Manly Pavilion is waterfront dining at its best—sitting on the wharf side of one of Australia's most iconic beaches with uninterrupted views all the way to the heads. It's the perfect place for afternoon aperitifs as the sun begins to set, a long Sunday brunch, or your next big event. Oh, and did we mention the view? Because it’s damn good.

Stationed on the back streets of Potts Point, Honkas Bar + Eats has been whipping up tasty feeds inspired by the street vendors of Korea, Japan, and Vietnam since it opened back in 2018. 

If buttermilk pancakes, breakfast cocktails, and dreamy interiors sound like your kind of brunch jam, you’ll want to make weekend plans to make sure you tick Cafe Bondi off your bucket list.

If there’s one thing that should be on your travel bucket list this year, it’s gotta be taking the rite-of-passage road trip from Sydney to Byron Bay to stay at The Sunseeker, a brand new 80s-style brick motel mixed with a whole lot of beach flair.

You'll find Cartel on the ground floor of The Old Rum Store, in the spot A1 Canteen once called home. Backed by the same crew who brought us genius gin concoctions at Gin Lane and boasting over 50 tequilas and 60 imported mezcals, Cartel’s booze selection means business.

Brought to you by furniture store Coco Republic, who first dipped their toe into hospitality back in 2015 with L’Americano Espresso Bar in Alexandria, L’Americano Cafe is a fresh new follow-up and Sydney’s newest window into the Italian Riviera (without the 18-hour flight). 

After 42 years under one ownership, the almost century-old Harbord Hotel (formerly the Harbord Beach Hotel, or the Harbord Hilton—if you know, you know) has changed hands and undergone a pretty significant refurbishment. 

Bar Sopra is the kind of neighbourhood haunt you’ve always dreamed of stumbling across during some kind of too-good-to-be-true trip through Spain’s San Sebastian.

With a name like “Flamin Galah”—you know there’s a whole lot of good times happening at this Jervis Bay brewery. And while Flamin Galah Brewing Co. might have opened its physical doors during one of the most difficult times in history, the brewery has been travelling on nothing short of an upward trajectory since it first started pummelling craft beer back in 2018.

Bondi Junction’s Mill Hill Hotel has recently undergone one hell of a glow-up. This cornerside pub, now known as The Mill, oozes all things sustainable, cocktails on tap, and a Sunday Roast to boot, making it an epic spot to hit on the weekend with your mates.

There are some time-honoured artisanal crafts that just trump all others. And when said crafts involve making traditionally leavened sourdough and sweet Viennoiserie baked goods with bright, pops of colour—you know you’ve stumbled across a goldmine of deliciousness.

Sometimes, there’s simply nothing more comforting than a Sunday roast. When the world’s a bit mad and uncertain and shaky, rounding out your week with family or mates over a wholesome, hearty meal can really soothe the soul.

The Enmore aims for two things: simplicity and community. “I think in a complicated world, people are sort of looking for the simple pleasures of a local pub,” says owner, Ged Dore. In fact, the pub website’s banner headline plainly states "restoring the local".

The rule of life is that all good things come in threes. So it should come as no surprise that the announcement of Butter’s third store is a trifecta even Destiny’s Child can’t top.

Sharpen up team, The Bespoke Corner Tailors have officially landed in Sydney and our wardrobes couldn’t be happier. After taking Melbourne by storm with their South Yarra boutique, the dynamic duo behind the store—Miles Wharton and Rami Mikhael—have returned to their roots in Sydney. 

Created by the legends behind men’s streetwear label ZANEROBE, SUBTYPE features a very covetable collection of sneakers, all hand-selected based on their design credentials, exclusivity, innovation, and creativity.

If heading off for a weekend getaway and staying in a 160-year-old church isn’t on your list of things to do, it should be. And top of our list of historic, chapel-like stays not too far from Sydney is St Josephs. 

Lane Cove’s Longueville Hotel is by no means a new kid on the block. However, this mega pub has just undergone a facelift of Californication proportions, if you will, and its refreshed rooftop is the only place you need to be when the sun is out and the temperature soars.

It’s the trip no one you know has gone on but the trip everyone needs to tick off nonetheless. Wilga Station is a property that captures the best of country living, nestled in rolling green hills close to historic Bathurst and Orange’s glorious wine country.

The latest addition to Sydney's growing sando scene is Harvey's Hot Sandwiches. You'll find this retro-style sandwich bar in the new Parramatta Square dining precinct, serving made-to-order subs served simple (with mustard and swiss cheese) or sloppy (with Russian dressing, coleslaw, and swiss cheese).

Brosa is a digital-first furniture and homewares brand that's all about disrupting the way we shop for furniture. Located in Rosebery's trendy Cannery Precinct, their recently-opened bricks-and-mortar studio is a space to reimagine your digs and create your dream home—all without the scary price tags, hardcore salespeople, and lengthy lead times. Brosa allows you to shop direct from makers, cutting out the ticket items that tend to make shopping for furniture in Australia so expensive (export fees and warehousing costs). 

In August 2020, this iconic Surry Hills boozer was added to the Applejack hospitality portfolio—the same group responsible for brilliant Sydney restaurants and bars like The Botanist, The Butler, SoCal, Bopp & Tone, and Endeavour Tap Rooms.

Some wellness studios truly change your life and we can confirm, Balmain’s new yoga haven, Soul Agenda Yoga, looks set to do just that.

For wholesome eats and courtyard hangs, add Paddock On Crown to your brunching hitlist. You'll find it just behind the split between Devonshire and Crown Street, marked by a green and pink neon sign. Here, it's all about good modern Australian fare for breakfast, brunch, and lunch every day of the week. 

From the good folks who brought us Barangaroo's Marble and Surry Hills' Tokki restaurants, comes a unique and funky alternative to traditional Vietnamese dining. Kinhboy's vibe is all about plating up incredible food but not taking itself too seriously. "I wouldn't say fine dining, I'd say more elevated dining," says venue manager, Ben Dawson.

Esteban is the second restaurant from Atticus Hospitality Group—the same crew that gave Sydney Tequila Mockingbird. 

A salute to the back lanes of New York's pizza capital, Little Italy, Pocket Pizza is a must visit pizza joint on the north side. From the "PRAWNHUB.com" pizza to the "Cheesus Christ", and "Netflix and Chilli", the menu, although not extensive, is a testament to good puns and great taste (something we can absolutely get behind). 

The Mayflower is all soft peach hues and decadent, refined dishes. This Darlinghurst cafe is built into an art deco-style shop front that was once a florist, and everything, from the sweet interior to the menu laced with fancy delicacies (like caviar and truffle), is a nod to the building’s floral past.