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Island Radio, Redfern.
14.5/20

Deep-flavoured sambals and satay: Our critic’s verdict on the tropical disco of Island Radio

Does the first restaurant to open in Redfern’s new $500 million Wunderlich Lane precinct live up to the hype?

  • David Matthews

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Here you can see the almost-perfect layer of salted carrot and pickled beetroot that have both been painstakingly julienned and cut into matchsticks.

The salad sandwich is a perfect summer lunch option, this is one of Sydney’s best

Some salad sangers lead to regret, but this is a celebration of crunch and freshness. “It’s by far our most labour-intensive sanger on the menu.”

  • Sarah Norris
A 50-year-old bougainvillea stands at the centre of the room.

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Greek dining has reached new heights.

  • Erina Starkey
Eight buyers registered to bid on the two-bedroom unit that had a guide and reserve of $1 million.

Buyer pays $1.16m for a second unit in Wollstonecraft block

The renovated two-bedroom home attracted plenty of interest as a total of eight parties registered to bid, including first home buyers. But they missed out.

  • Kristy Johnson
Inside Island Radio.

Island Radio

High-energy spot for South-East Asian fare.

  • Erina Starkey
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Grilled beef tongue with jicama and salted chilli at Attenzione! Food & Wine.
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Attenzione!

Inviting Italian-ish bar big on personality and flavour.

Chipotle barbacoa beef taco (left) and al pastor pork and pineapple taco at Ricos Tacos.
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Tacos, tostadas and the rest pop inside a two-storey pub.

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Casual tratt with a confident kitchen and informed, warm service.

A selection of pakora and chaat at Flyover Fritterie in Redfern.
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Smart and spicy vegetarian canteen.

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