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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.

Part deli, part pasta shop, part commercial kitchen, and part den of culinary action and inspiration, Fabbrica is an extension of the pasta we’ve come to know and love at Ragazzi—and a spot to live and breathe the ritual of pasta making, and then some.

If it’s been a while since you visited upstairs at Crown Street’s charming Trinity Bar—you’re missing out on one of Sydney’s best secret rooftop bars. This charming bar may not actually be on a rooftop, but the giant retractable ceiling that lets in Sydney’s fresh springtime air sure makes it feel that way. Tilly May’s is one of our favourite date spots in Surry Hills, and we think you should make it one of yours.

Maybe Sammy is the creation of co-owners Stefano Catino, Vince Lombardo, and Andrea Gualdi.

Cicco Zetland, formerly known as Cafe Vité, has been a thriving Italian hotspot since 2014. The family-owned and operated cafe and roastery was established by the legendary man himself, Tony Pacitto, and has recently re-opened under the new management of Tony’s son, Alex.

Newtown’s eclectic, vibing South King Street is the new official home of Melbourne-based craft brewing legends, Mountain Goat.

You’ll find this inner-city distillery and cocktail bar near the dandelion fountain in a building that has a very Kings Cross past. In the 60s it was a speakeasy and an illegal gambling den, later it became the Private Book Shop and then the Ecstasy Adult Book Shop. 

If you’re on the hunt for an epic, delicious, knock-your-socks-off doughnut in Sydney, no doubt Donut Papi is high on your hit list. The Filipino-inspired doughnut shop is one of the best in Sydney, serving handmade, sweet, doughy goodness layered with Asian flavours and stacks of creative flair.  

You might assume that opening a new venue in 2020 right after a global pandemic is impossible, but the legends behind Leichhardt’s best-hidden gem, Golden Gully, beg to differ. Renovating and taking over the old Redfern Continental and GDR site, The Sunshine Inn is set to be a spot for natural wine, local beers, Australian-style cocktails, and an affordable and impressive vegetarian degustation. So basically, it's shaping up to be your next favourite Inner West date spot.  

Redfern is home to West Australian brewing royalty, Gage Roads' latest venture, Atomic Beer Project. The project is a nod to the history of Gage Roads' core range classic, the Atomic Pale Ale, and their love of hop-driven beers.

This Paddington hair haven is run by the best in the industry. On one side, you’ve got John Pulitano, just casually one of the top hairstylists in the business who has worked for over 10 years on fashion week shows in New York City, Paris, Milan, London, and Australia. On the other, you've got Vincent Nobile, who has been one of Australia’s leading colourist for over two decades.

Biodynamic wine, provincial-style gardens, and—roaming peacocks. Yes, Krinklewood is no ordinary cellar door, which means you need to round up your road trip crew and make for the hills.

You might be familiar with a lot of Sydney's iconic breweries that reside along the Inner West's "Ale Trail", travelling from Enmore, through Marrickville, up into Tempe. But next time you're searching for a cold craft beer around Sydney's brewery epicentre, pop your head into Hopsters Co-Operative Brewery taprooms at the top of Enmore road.

Let’s just say, the opening of Durga’s Indian Street Food & Bar has given a new light to 2020. Brought to you by the same crew that gave Sydney Durga Paan & Falooda, this new spot pays homage to the street food eateries of Mumbai.

Sometimes, all you need to do is knock back as much sushi as humanly possible and then sit and revel in your food-induced coma. That’s where Okami comes in.

Sydney is home to some pretty outstanding toasties. From shops dedicated to the humble cheese melt to cafes plating up towering mi goreng toasties, a jumbo banoffee jaffle and a particularly iconic mortadella-laced pressed sandwich—we love a toasted sandwich in this city.

The fact of the matter is—a city can never have too many greenhouses and nurseries. And, the newest house plant emporium to land on Sydney soil is hailing in hard from the Central Coast, so bring a car with enough space because you’ll be going home with the lot.

If you’ve never been to Gundagai in rural NSW, picture this—it’s the quintessential Australian country town located on the Murrumbidgee River (between Sydney and Melbourne). The town itself plays a huge part in Australia’s pioneering past, with plenty to see and do including checking out Gundagai Railway, scoping out historic bridges, exploring old gold trails with Gundagai having served as a home for a slew of pioneers in agriculture and having witnessed all the mining booms.