• Essential cafes and bakeries

These Sydney cafes are all-star all-rounders, nailing the vibe, food and drinks, every time

These are the spots that are a good time, every time, for all occasions, whether that’s a hotcake haven or a neighbourhood haunt with a sense of community.

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From prawn toast to potato scallops: 12 of Sydney’s best retro dishes with a new spin

From all-American diner classics to old-school Australian favourites, here are a dozen ways to take your tastebuds back in time.

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Valentinas turns on the all-American charm in Marrickville

Time to raise an Arnold Palmer to the pursuit of unfussy, morale-lifting comfort food with panache.

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