Coming soon

Grant Smillie is bringing a touch of Hollywood glamour to Crown.

Restaurant news

Will this California-style riverside bar finally make a night out at Crown cool?

DJ-turned-restaurateur Grant Smillie, a Melbourne native who’s made it big in LA, is transforming Rosetta’s former home.

October 8, 2024
Tomas Telegramma

Ouzo Bar & Dining opens in Darlinghurst in mid-October 2024, serving cauliflower with Jerusalem artichoke on its opening menu.

Just open

‘Easy to create a flavoursome dish’: Why Sydney’s cauliflower craze isn’t slowing down

New iterations of the once-humble vegetable are appearing on menus across town thanks to its flavour, cooking versatility and year-round availability.

October 7, 2024
Scott Bolles

Restaurant news

‘The energy and vibrancy is back’: South Melbourne booms with hot new diners, delis and bars

After a flat few years, South Melbourne is back on the dining map. Here’s what’s new and what to look forward to sinking your teeth into.

October 7, 2024
Tomas Telegramma

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Cocktail bars

Sydney’s top bar stars join forces to launch pop-up and reopen pioneering venue Re

Bartender Matt Whiley of pioneering bar Re and the team behind the award-winning Maybe Sammy cocktail bar will open Little Cooler on Clarence Street.

October 4, 2024
Scott Bolles

Byblos will boast an entirely new look when it reopens towards the end of October.

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Food

Classic Portside restaurant to be reborn with striking new look

Every wall has been knocked down, every feature stripped out. And, after a research trip to Lebanon, it will boast a heavily revised menu. Here’s a sneak peek.

September 30, 2024
Matt Shea

Chef Corey Costelloe (left) and Artemus Group co-owner and director Adam Flaskas.

Beer and cider

Brisbane brewery transforms Manly Wharf Bar, reveals dishes from former Rockpool chef

Former Rockpool chef Corey Costelloe’s dishes include a 600g dry-aged rib-eye, Clarence River baby octopus and pizza dough with a surprise ingredient.