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Bianchi at Piccolo Bar in 2008.

Vittorio Bianchi, the real king of the Cross, dies at 91

The former owner of the Piccolo Bar will be remembered for his anything-goes attitude and unconditional hospitality.

  • Jill Dupleix
Corner 75, Randwick.

Two of Sydney’s most popular hatted restaurants unveil revamped 40-year-old institution

What happens when three-hatted Sixpenny teams up with trailblazing Baba’s Place to relaunch Randwick’s Corner 75? Sunflowers, scones and chicken dumpling soup.

  • Scott Bolles
El Manara’s chef-owner Amir Sayah has been a fixture of Haldon Street since 1989.
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Don’t miss the ‘Lamborghini of snacks’ at one of Sydney’s oldest (and best) Lebanese venues

Perfectly seasoned falafel and a mixed plate that’s extraordinary value for $26 are among the dishes that keep diners flocking to this spot that opened in 1989.

  • Myffy Rigby
John and Olympia Plangetis, owners of the restaurant My Father’s Yeeros in Ramsgate,

For 37 years, their Greek yeeros and hand-cut chips were legendary. Now they’re back

Why multiple generations are packing into this next-gen takeaway shop in Ramsgate.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Catalina restaurant manager James McMahon and his mother, restaurant director Judy McMahon.

Staying power: Longstanding Sydney restaurateurs share the secrets to their success

The Good Food Guide turns 40 this year, and these iconic restaurants are celebrating anniversaries of their own.

  • David Matthews
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A selection of iconic dishes from Sydney restaurants for the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide.

The 40 defining dishes from 40 years of the SMH Good Food Guide

From Berowra Waters Inn brioche to fish liver chermoula: A dish-by-dish snapshot of the past 40 years of The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide.

  • Callan Boys and David Matthews

These iconic Aussie restaurants’ anniversaries are worthy of celebration and recognition

It’s been quite the year for special birthdays, so crack open the champagne and raise your glass to these pioneers.

  • Terry Durack
Beverly Hills Chinese Restaurant.
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This suburb has its own Chinese restaurant walk of fame, but this tiny gem is my favourite

Gee, you can eat well and have a beaut old time in the Kwok family’s company.

  • Callan Boys
There’s no menu at this choose-your-own adventure inner-west deli. Best of all, no matter what you choose, your sandwich will be $15.

I lined up for 65 minutes for this $15 sandwich, and I’d do it again

There’s no menu at this family-run inner west Italian deli. Instead, let the experts, who’ve been doing it for 43 years, guide your panini adventure.

  • Sarah Norris
14.5/20

Jackets off! The city’s born-again Japanese canteen is already chockers with corporate types

After closing in December, popular all-rounder Azuma returns to the CBD.

  • Terry Durack

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