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The most exciting Sydney restaurant openings coming in hot this summer and beyond
The Bentley crew’s latest venture, Neil Perry’s ever-expanding Double Bay empire, exciting happenings at Martin Place and three new venues in the Balmain-Rozelle area are among the flood of incoming food action in Sydney.
- Scott Bolles
Seven exciting new bakeries to spend your dough on (plus, an inner west favourite returns)
From wine bar bakeries, to fine-dining pastries, these are the next wave of bougie bakeries in Sydney.
- Bianca Hrovat
Team behind Bistecca open casual and affordable steakhouse in Sydney’s ‘steakville’ district
Forget the big bucks for super-expensive cuts. Alfie’s on Bligh Street champions the humble sirloin, serving up a more modestly priced $38 220-gram Riverine steak.
- Scott Bolles
What happens when three fine-dining chefs open a bakery in Darlinghurst?
Prepare for pastries unlike any you’ve seen before – Reuben pretzel croissant sandwiches, anyone?
- Bianca Hrovat
Step aside fish and chips: Could sushi and sashimi be the next big beach food?
The owner of a new raw seafood bar at Bondi Beach says the popularity of deep-fried fish is on the wane as beachgoers flock to healthier food options.
- Scott Bolles
First look: Euro-summer vibes arrive in North Sydney with hot new Italian restaurant
Look forward to aperitivo hour in the courtyard, fresh pasta and a zesty take on tiramisu at new restaurant Nico.
- Bianca Hrovat
Bathers’ Pavilion’s new Italian pop-up is a ‘cross between an enoteca and a milk bar’
Eddy’s serves breakfast, calamari, Roman-style pizza, pasta and tiramisu to eat in or take away.
- Scott Bolles
This new Mediterranean-inspired ‘rooftop oasis’ boasts postcard harbour views and sophisticated food
Grab a drink and snack on fresh oysters, grilled swordfish and duck terrine at Circular Quay’s latest sky-high al fresco destination, Martinez Terrace.
- Scott Bolles
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Sydney hit list October 2023: Hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out, right now
From a bagel high tea to a destination croissanterie, add these venues to your must-visit list.
Inside the cult ramen shop Sydney cannot live without
Ready for another bowl of Sydney’s ‘most hectic’ tonkotsu? Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Gumshara’s comeback.
- Bianca Hrovat