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Pilu chef Giovanni Pilu to open spin-off Italian restaurant at iconic Toaster building
The husband-and-wife team behind the award-winning Freshwater venue have said it would take something big to entice them to the Sydney CBD.
- Scott Bolles
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Sydney’s first steak frites-only restaurant, by the Rockpool team, is now open
The star of the show is a 220-gram scotch fillet from Gippsland producer O’Connor with chips for $48.
- Scott Bolles and Erina Starkey
El Jannah’s new store redraws Sydney’s ‘Red Rooster Line’
Sydney isn’t just divided by postcodes – it’s also split by charcoal chicken chains. Now, the rapidly expanding Lebanese business, launched in Granville in 1998, has pushed well past the boundary.
- Erina Starkey
Merivale to close popular Manly Wharf restaurant Queen Chow
It’s the latest closure at the beachside dining precinct.
- Sarah Norris
Sydney’s only hatted Sri Lankan restaurant is closing. Hop to it to eat one last hopper
O Tama Carey’s Lankan Filling Station was awarded a hat in every edition of the Good Food Guide during its seven-year run.
- Erina Starkey
‘Why can’t we be the catalyst for change?’ Women fight for safer, fairer hospitality workplaces
Giving women practical tools and skills is the key to improving the industry, advocates say. Plus, the events to book near you.
- Bianca Hrovat
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To Infinity and beyond: Mark Best takes over Sydney Tower’s revolving restaurant
Since closing fine-diner Marque nearly 10 years ago, one of Australia’s most celebrated chefs has unexpectedly announced he’ll take over the iconic venue.
- Scott Bolles
15 of the most exciting Sydney restaurants to open in the second half of 2025
From Rick Stein’s new Sydney venture to an old-school Chinese restaurant from “Big” Sam Young, there’s plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.
- Scott Bolles
‘Magical combos’: New bar trend brings surprising flavours to Sydney’s drinks scene
The snacky, spicy nature of Indian food is being embraced by a new generation of bar owners, who are pairing it with wines, cocktails and even beer.
- Scott Bolles
Worth the wait? Hundreds queue for scrolls at a tiny, unmarked bakery
For the past two weekends, the line on Bondi Road has snaked around the block. Good Food joined the queue to find out what makes Sundays so special.
- Bianca Hrovat
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