Just open
Sippenham is meant for locals only – but it won’t stay that way for long
A new pasta and wine bar is the most exciting thing to happen in an oft-overlooked inner west suburb since the Metro.
- Jessica Yun
Brookvale brewery transforms ’80s wedding venue into late-night date spot
With karaoke rooms, Sex on the Beach cocktails and a former fine dining chef, this might be “the perfect space to fall in love”.
- Bianca Hrovat
- Exclusive
- Bondi
Cheaper than a Big Mac: Bourke Street Bakery co-founder opens smash burger joint
A single burger at Paul Allam’s new US-inspired passion project at Bondi Junction costs only $7.90.
- Scott Bolles
- Exclusive
- Cocktail bars
Love a negroni? The classic gets a cool twist at new CBD bar by the Cantina OK! team
Get the lowdown on Herbs Taverne, the CBD bar devoted to the world’s most popular cocktail.
- Bianca Hrovat
Beloved family-run eatery opens nostalgic small bar in old childhood home
Anthony Sofy’s parents opened a corner shop at the site of Emma’s Snack Bar 55 years ago. Now he and his children have opened a “prequel” venue upstairs.
- Scott Bolles
- Collection
- Hot & new
Your May hit list: The hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out this month
From a food truck serving some of Sydney’s best tacos to a reborn 60-year-old family-run restaurant, here’s where to eat and drink in Sydney this month.
Sydney’s ‘first high-end Venezuelan restaurant’ to open in Paddington
An exciting new venture will open in the former home of Tequila Mockingbird.
- Scott Bolles
Beloved 60-year-old family-run restaurant The Malaya returns to George Street
It might be a new chapter for the Malaysian institution, but old favourites such as its signature laksa (made with cow’s milk) and beef rendang will still entice regulars.
- Scott Bolles
Find French snacks, espresso martini slushies and BYO wine at Sydney’s new bars
Seven new and soon-to-open bars to put on your drinks list for April.
- Bianca Hrovat
‘No one is opening 300-plus seat venues like this’: Rockpool team rebirths The Argyle
The Rocks’ heritage site is now known as The Collective, featuring a cocktail bar, breakfast courtyard and ambitious new dining room.
- Scott Bolles
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