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Sefa Kitchen is the understated Middle Eastern restaurant in Sydney with a super hearty menu. Under the new management of chef Mohamed Kharboush (ex-Kazbah) and Bill Vuki (ex-Attica), the feasts at Sefa are created with years of cooking in Egypt by the two.

Chris Kyvetos, the creative mastermind behind the reinvention of luxury stores Harrolds and Assin, has established a new paradigm for 21st century retail with Sneakerboy. Described as an online store that you can walk into, Sneakerboy employs e-commerce technology that allows customers to control their shopping experience, completing their transactions on smartphones and digital devices and having their goods delivered direct to their door, all the while having a physical retail space in which they can browse and try on.

The beloved Mosman Rower’s club is back and it’s bigger and better than ever. As one of Sydney’s oldest clubs and most beautiful dining venues, this golden oldie is slating up one helluva food menu worthy of your weekend. 

Mexican-Korean fusion wonder Vecino has come out with a brand new menu and our mouths are already watering. 

ReccoLab takes its inspiration from a small Italian village called Recco. A little south of Genoa in the Liguria region, the seaside spot has a star specialty: focaccia col formaggio di Recco. Made of two layers of dough filled with piping hot stracchino, it has been deemed so culturally significant (and delicious) the original recipe has been given PGI Status by the European Union.

Above The Clouds is a mid to high-end streetwear and sneaker boutique in Darlinghurst, offering some lust-worthy shoe porn that is worth blowing your rent money on.

Espionage has been Sydney’s specialised sneaker and streetwear hub since kicking off in 2002.

When ex-Queen Chow head chef Jason Chan opens a new concept restaurant, you go. Enter Canton Kitchen, Sydney’s latest feather in the hat in a sling of Cantonese venues.

XS Espresso’s menu is packed with all the treats so it’s good news that they’ve kicked off a new Bondi location. With options like a dulce de leche stack, the sticky date with love and a Boston custard pizza (we know this can’t be good for us, but we’ll take four) you won’t be able to resist ordering up a storm. 

Scout Sydney has now closed. 

One of Melbourne’s most popular Japanese-fusion restaurants has set up shop on Sydney shores and cue the tastebud excitement. Popping up in Surry Hills, SASH is located in a much larger space than its brother venue in Melbourne. With a rustic flare and painted watercolour splashed around the place, the neon lights and décor make for the perfect date night.

From the street, Loluk Bistro is a sweet sandstone terrace that could be a café, bookstore or restaurant. We’re here to tell you though, that this place is a classic French restaurant serving dishes inspired by Nice and Southern Provence. That means that you can order delicious traditional French things like hand-cut beef tartare with straw chips, lavender crème brulée and all you can eat raclette cheese. 

Went to See the Gypsy, founded by Mario Szucs and Will Smallbone (the masterminds behind Gypsy Espresso in Potts Point), is a massive hit with the locals in Alexandria. Located on Mitchell Road, you’ll be able to pop in for a cappuccino while you’re on a mid-morning hunt for antiques.

Sister venue to Folonomo and Grazia, Portal Cafe is part of the Pure Collective of organisations and social enterprise-style cafes and eateries dedicated to raising money for charity and providing training and employment to refugees.

Just a short drive from central Sydney is a mountainside escape like no other, surrounded by acres of land and farm animals. If you’re in the mood for a romantic getaway or just a break from the hustle and bustle of the big smoke, then you’ll want to book this place pronto.

Chatswood newcomer, General Chao is decadent, in your face and full of flavour. The latest Asian-fusion joint in the heavily saturated Chatswood dining scene brings you next level Asian restaurant staples with an emphasis on ‘extra’. 

While much of the dining scene in Cabramatta is known for its no-frills approach to food with stackable plastic chairs, mismatched furniture and some of the best street food around— newcomer Valet by V Lounge is differentiating itself with modern Pan-Asian fare and theatrical ‘dry-ice’ dishes, making this playful café the new place for anyone and everyone keen for a solid Instagram session.

Culture Bean is a healthy food lovers haven and an iconic acai bowl destination. This rustic little Kogarah café has withstood the test of time since opening their doors 5 years ago and it’s easy to see why. While the acai bowl trend that swept the nation may seem like a faint memory to many, Culture Bean’s famous Instagram-worthy bowls have been recognised as some of the best in Sydney.

Yellow is a converted 1950s art gallery housing one of Potts Point’s most iconic vegetarian joints. 

Avalon new-comer Sunset Diner is bringing a big splash of Downtown Miami to Sydney’s Northern Beaches. 

A favourite amongst Bondi Locals, Porch and Parlour has earned itself a reputation for delicious, soul food 'made with love.' By day, Porch and Parlour serve brekkie and lunch classics, by night they offer tasting plates and home-style mains to accompany cocktail and an extensive wine list.

Sydney’s rainbow of fusion style food is pretty colourful. From the gently influenced, to brave pairings, cultural mixers and more outrageous mashups—there’s a lot of intrigue, experimentation and adventure to be had.

The Butcher’s Block is the newest venue down at Barangaroo and it’s plating up one hell of a feed. The menu here is studded with the likes of a pork katsu burger, Moreton Bay Bug and pipi spaghettini and the real standout — the 12-hour slow-cooked ribs that are barbequed and glazed.

The newest cocktail bar and restaurant to hit up Glebe is the The Charleston. Straight from the heroes that brought you The Cottage Bar & Kitchen in Balmain, this establishment is bringing us to Carolina with a southern inspired menu. And to nip it in the bud, it’s flavours and deliciousness galore.

The legend behind Tokyo Bird and Osaka Trading Co., has brought Sydney something extra special. Banchō Bar, is the latest venture from Jason Ang, located in the lane behind Quay Street in Haymarket.

Head down south for a foodie experience like no other. Located in the old Moss Vale post office, Birch should be your latest hot spot with the walls draped in florals and fabrics that’ll have you obsessing.

Pubs really are a part of the heart and soul of a city—so it’s always welcome news to hear that some local foodie legends have stepped in to revive and renovate a particularly tired specimen.

The hospitality powerhouse committed to serving us darn fine chow and tipples is heading up a brand-new venture in Sydney’s CBD.

The newest addition to Dural’s food scene is The Vicar and it’s set to have an unmissable new look. Recently demolished and renovated, this new mega pub is made up of three separate bars and two districts.

After the huge success of their Surry Hills paint and sip studio, Cork & Chroma has added a second location over the bridge in St Leonards, because Sydney’s art scene just won’t quit.

JD Sports is doing a great job of supporting our current sneakerhead bent.

Former chef at Quay, Momofuku Seiobo and Master Dining, John Javier has emerged at this unsuspecting Ultimo pub. For anyone who’s been patiently waiting to experience this chef’s enchanted approach to food once again, look no further.

Lyons Gallery showcases never-before-seen glamourous celeb shots from the most collected photographers in the world. 

Terra, the canteen-style, produce-driven foodie destination should be on anyone’s bucket list. Expect an ever-changing breakfast and lunch menu that features straight-off-the-spit smoked and charcoal meats, gourmet lunch roll, seasonal roasted veggies, fresh salads and juices. And don’t get us started on the coffee here.

The Saké family has travelled across the harbour to the new rooftop of Manly Wharf, where you can indulge all your summer vibe needs. The clean lines and minimalism of the Japanese inspired interior meets a location that is quintessentially Sydney and it’s hard not to imagine this as a staple spot for your summer. 

“Women buy about 27kgs of clothing a year and throw away about 23kgs of that amount away per year,” says EKOLUV founder Emily Kate Symes. Woah.

The brand new Sydney CASA LOEWE flagship store showcases modern elements of Loewe's hometown, while paying homage to the iconic label's heritage.

This hidden izakaya in Woollahra has taken on the former Kenny Rens spot. Enter through a charcoal-coloured sliding door at the back of a poke bowl bar on Queen Street—inside, Izy’s fragrant open flame cooking and stacks of two-year-old grape wood bark make it moody, intimate and a little otherworldly too.   

Chubby Cheeks is the latest Thai joint to hit Oxford Street and it does not disappoint. Prepare for your mouths to water and the taste of heaven to enter your stomachs because this place has brought a modern flair to traditional Thai street food. With a menu created by chef David Claesson and Em Meechai, you’ll get all the flavours of South East Asia with their dishes.

Rosé fans, rejoice. Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel—our beloved summer haunt—is launching its inaugural rosé street festival, and we’re all invited.

This pancake-rich café is a short walk away from the water, plating up some absolute snap-worthy feeds.

It’s an ‘unauthentic’ approach to Indian food, and we’re into it. Co-owners and chefs, Jessi and Amar Singh have taken over the former site of 4Fourteen with an 85-seat restaurant open for lunch and dinner. Their brainchild is Don’t Tell Aunty, a funky hotspot in the heart of Surry Hills which has a regularly changing, rule-breaking menu that spans all regions of their beloved India.

Ok, so if you’re looking for a quality meal that’s simple and unpretentious? Jack & Knife is offering just that.

Renowned chef Matt Lindsay (who you also know from Ester) has given Sydney a wine-bar tucked in the small streets of Surry Hills, that brings an extensive fine wine list to the table and a carefully curated menu.

This up-and-coming boutique hotel is definitely different. Located in Sydney’s inner-city Camperdown precinct, this one has been described as a real-life ‘choose-your-own-adventure’. Basically, The Collectionist commissioned several designers from leading design studios to create 39 individually designed rooms. Read that as, no room is the same so they’re pretty much all their own piece of art. And everybody wants to stay in a piece of artwork.

To be completely honest, this place is a gold-mine for any dessert aficionados out there however, it’s also standing evidence that the gigantic burger craze still lives on (in the best way possible).

The restaurant formerly known as Bishop Sessa has had a reboot.