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Lenny Ann Low

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The Studio is a coffee shop by day and wine bar by night.

The Studio is a new wine bar and bakery that’s a must-visit in the Southern Highlands

Owner-chef Eilish Maloney says she sees the same customers every day “because they don’t want to spend their money anywhere else”.

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This retro servo draws crowds with live music, fire pits and deep-fried lasagne sangas

Crackerjack snacks including pork cordon bleu buns and fried fish sandwiches are among the fleeting specials at this laid-back community spot.

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Owner Cristina Bontjer at Filipino Fiesta in Kogarah.

This modest eatery offers some of Sydney’s most traditional Filipino food

Local hospital workers and expats know the best empanadas can be found opposite Kogarah Station.

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Pastrami sandwich.

Bertas is the new sandwich shop where pastrami and cheese dreams are made

A rundown cafe in Sydney’s inner-west becomes a destination for hulking sangers and “hot diggity” breakfast rolls.

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Portuguese tarts are the stars of the show at Lusinata.

The ‘most famous tart in the world’ is the solo star of the show at this father-son patisserie

The pasteis de nata are made to a secret recipe at singular bakery Lusinata.

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Clockwise from left: Pistachio tissue bread; mini waterfall cakes in fig, strawberry and tiramisu flavours; matcha tissue bread; and lemon meringue tissue bread.

Try TikTok-famous ‘tissue bread’ – and kiss your troubles goodbye – at this bakery

While it seems like there’s a new viral treat on every Sydney street corner these days, Buttered’s Korean-inspired baked goods aren’t just for social media.

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The exterior of The Tea Cosy.

Nan’s scones and knitted cosies on offer in this 144-year-old heritage terrace

Visiting Vivid? Pop into The Tea Cosy first to warm up in The Rocks.

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Hot salami sandwich (“Number Four”).

Vinny’s sandwich shop brings wine-bar panache to Sydney’s south

Locals are flocking to the Oatley newcomer for golden slabs of focaccia by day and cocktails at night.

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Assorted flavour-packed dishes at Onice.

The ‘mouth-smacking’ menu ensures you’ll never be bored at this cosy corner restaurant

Onice merges Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese flavours in an inviting space where service reigns supreme.

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Egg and cheese muffin with goat’s gouda, shallot chimichurri and jalapeno relish.

Come for the tongue-buzzing sandwiches and conversation at this Northern Beaches cafe

Serva is all about pickles, ferments and chutneys, made by a chef who relishes chatting about his craft.

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Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/by/lenny-ann-low-hvf0e