Avril (she/her) grew up reading food reviews before school. She learnt about balancing flavours during cooking classes in Indonesia with her mum, dived into the importance of heritage on food tours in Hawaii, and fell in love with fine dining after going to Aria at 15. No two meals were ever the same in the Treasure household, and some of her most special memories are with her loved ones are around a table laughing, eating (probably too much salt and butter) and drinking (anything, though she loves a Negroni).

Avril studied media and communications at the University of Notre Dame Sydney and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism. She’s been a freelance lifestyle writer for a decade, writing for the likes of Broadsheet, Concrete Playground, Delicious, Urban List NZ, and the Saturday Telegraph’s At Home magazine on food and drink, travel, culture and gardening. Avril also had a brief stint in food PR, has lived in New Zealand and travelled to every continent bar Antarctica (though, it’s on the list).

Throughout uni and her freelancing days, Avril worked in hospitality here in Sydney for close to eight years, from waitressing to hosting, enduring many a (hungover) 12-hour shift. Her respect and appreciation for chefs, as well as the front and back of house, was cemented during this time, and her love of wining and dining, grew.

Avril joined Time Out Sydney in August 2022 in the Creative Solutions team, became the Food & Drink Writer in March 2023, and the Food & Drink Editor in January 2024. In her role, Avril eats and drinks her way throughout Sydney to inspire people to get out, explore and eat and drink well. Because life’s too short for lacklustre meals. She has never loved a job more. And she probably still eats too much salt and butter.

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The top 25 food and drink festivals in Australia

Ah, food. Glorious, glorious food. There’s nothing more we’d rather travel around the country for. Almost every state, city and even town in Australia has its own foodie festival, bringing together the best chefs, farmers, producers and suppliers. Our Sydney Food & Drink Editor, Avril Treasure, raves about Orange F.O.O.D Week, our Melbourne Editor, Lauren Dinse, loves Pinot Palooza, and our Travel & News Editor, Melissa Woodley, dreams of experiencing Darwin International Laksa Festival. So, whether you’re a wine wanker, a seafood seeker, a beer buff or a truffle hunter, here are the best food and drink festivals in Australia worth travelling for. 🍽️ The best restaurants in Australia🎸 Australia's grooviest music and arts festival🍷 The best bars in Australia

A local's guide to Bronte and Tamarama

A visit to the beachside neighbourhoods of Bronte and Tamarama is about as quintessential a Sydney experience as you could ever hope to find. Sun, sand and surf – the holy trinity of life in the Harbour City – are perhaps the biggest draws. The ever-popular Bondi to Coogee Coastal Path make the Bronte to Tama clifftops some of the most-strolled in the city, and the ridiculously beautiful Bronte Baths offer one of the best saltwater lap pools (and sunrise spots) in the city. But there’s more to this corner of Sydney than just a day at the beach. Among the residential streets, you’ll find some of the city’s most charmingly stress-free brunch spots and a handful of lowkey drinking holes for a sundowner as dusk moves in from the west. Recommended: A local's guide to Bondi. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox.

The best restaurants in Bondi right now

Bondi gets most of its street cred for sunny days, long swims and that postcard stretch of golden sand, but there are plenty of ace restaurants in this #blessed beachside suburb. Whether you're after a long lunch or a sandy-footed snack, you'll find somewhere great to eat – North, South and everywhere in between. Time Out Sydney's critics, including beach-going and restaurant-loving Food & Drink Editor Avril Treasure, have hit Bondi's streets – and these are the pick of the bunch. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. RECOMMENDED READS: Feel like a drink? Check out our guide to Bondi's best bars. Keep cool with our guide to the top ocean pools in Sydney. Take a look at our ultimate guide to the best restaurants in Sydney here.

The best cocktail bars in Sydney

No one is pretending that cocktails are a cost-effective way to relax or party in Sydney. In a city where a $25 cocktail isn't an uncommon price tag, you really want to know that what's in your glass has been shaken and stirred by the best in the business. Here, Time Out Sydney's local writers, including Food & Drink Editor Avril Treasure, have put together a list of the best places for cocktails in Sydney that you can always trust to give you an outstanding drink in exchange for your hard-earned. You're welcome. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. Want something a bit stiffer? Try one of the the best bars in Sydney. Or still hungry? Try one of Sydney's best cheap eats. Or head up to one of Sydney's best rooftop bars.

The best Italian restaurants in Sydney

There’s no doubt about it, Sydneysiders can’t get enough of Italian food. And who can blame us? There’s something about a bowl of perfectly al dente pasta paired with a luscious, rich ragu that just hits the spot. And while Italian cuisine differs throughout the 20 incredible regions – broadly speaking, the northern regions eat more rice and polenta, while down south they feast more on seafood – Italians share a love of beautiful, seasonal produce; they choose simplicity rather than overcomplicating dishes and cook with soul. No wonder we love it so much. Luckily, there are plenty of excellent options for Italian dining in Sydney. Time Out’s food writers and editors – including Food & Drink Editor Avril Treasure, who has eaten her way through Sicily, Sorrento, Rome and Florence – have picked our favourite eateries, covering all bases. The only catch? They just need to provide a feel-good environment and dishes you’ll want to come back for. From casual red-sauce joints and classic pizzerias to fine-dining restaurants, you’ll find them all here. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. Not in the mood for pasta? Here are our picks of the best spots for Greek and French food in Sydney.

The 26 best wine bars in Sydney

No two ways about it, Sydney's wine bar scene is flourishing. Full to the brim. Spilling over. A decade ago, there were only a handful of wine bars. Now? They're all over town. And we're here to happily drink them up. What's more, these slick haunts are also some of the best spots in Sydney to grab a nice dinner with friends. It makes no difference whether you're a novice or an expert, fancy something natural or classic, old world or new, or whether you want to spend moderately or extravagantly, Time Out Sydney's writers, including Food & Drink Editor Avril Treasure, have curated this list for every palate, at every price point. Bottoms up. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. Can't get enough of that boozy stuff? Check out the absolute best bars in Sydney here.

The best restaurants in Sydney right now

Winter 2025 update: Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you have to stay in. Rug up, head out and feast your way through Sydney’s best restaurants. Happy eating (and drinking). Here's our list of Time Out's best restaurants in Sydney right now, from hot newcomers to time-honoured institutions, curated by our expert, on-the-ground editors and food writers who eat and drink their way around Sydney, including Time Out's Food & Drink Editor, Avril Treasure. How did we narrow it down to the very best? When deciding, we considered fun, flavour, creativity, value for money – and 'wow' factor. So yes, of course, you’ll find a fine diner inside the Sydney Opera House here, but you’ll also find neighbourhood pasta, hole-in-the-wall Thai and venues right by the sea. Happy dining, Sydney. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. RECOMMENDED READ: Still hungry? Check out our guide to the best cheap eats in Sydney.

The best cafés to try in Australia

Looking for a top-notch café while travelling around Australia? Boy, you’re in luck. Australians know how to cook up a damn good brunch, and we roast – arguably – the world’s best coffee to wash it all down. Whether you’re craving a big brekkie with a batch brew, corn fritters with an iced chai, smashed avo with a smoothie, or buttermilk pancakes with a Bloody Mary, these are just a handful of the best cafés to visit in Australia's capital cities. Of course, we couldn't include them all – so our local food writers have handpicked a few personal favourites. Time Out Australia’s Travel and News Editor, Melissa Woodley, especially loves Piña in Sydney, Two Before Ten in Canberra, Naïm in Brisbane, Laneway Specialty Coffee in Darwin and Hamlet in Hobart. What's first on your list? For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines. 🍽️ The best restaurants in Australia🥐 The best bakeries in Australia☕️ The best coffee in Australia

The best pizza restaurants in Sydney right now

Sydney is no slacker when it comes to Italian food (just take a look at all these red-hot places here). And our pasta game is very strong. But when it comes to our pizza restaurants, we reckon they may be a slice above the rest. Whether you're a sucker for traditional Neapolitan pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven and topped with beautiful produce, get around NY-style slabs so big you can fold them in three, or you're hungry for a Sicilian-style slice with a thick and fluffy crust, Time Out Sydney's local food writers, including Food & Drink Editor Avril Treasure, have pulled together the best places to get your fix – and these are the venues that are topping the class. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. Hungry for more? Here's our pick of the very best restaurants in Sydney right now. Love Greek food food? Us too. Check out the finest Green eateries in Sydney.

The best bars in Australia

There’s always time for a tipple when you’re travelling around Australia. Our thirsty country is swimming in stellar watering holes that are loved by locals and tourists alike. We’ve even got a handful of contenders on the World’s 50 Best Bars list to back us up. Whether you’re looking for a fancy spot for cleverly crafted cocktails or a natural wine bar with superb snacks, our local Australian editors and drink writers have curated this list of all the best bars in Australia right now. Of course, Sydney and Melbourne's Bar of the Year winners from Time Out's Food & Drink Awards 2025 – Pleasure Club and Caretaker's Cottage – made the list. But there are so many more gems to explore! 🍽️ The best restaurants in Australia🍷 Australia's best wineries☕️ Where to find the best coffee in Australia

The best Sunday roasts in Sydney

Why spend a Sunday tackling house chores when you could be out at the pub partaking in one of the all-time great weekend feasting traditions? Let the pros take care of the cooking and make yourself comfortable at one of these ace boozers that celebrate English charm over the colder months. Cater to those hibernation cravings and get stuck in to legs of lamb with mint jelly, hearty slices of roast beef, crisp-skinned chook, nourishing root veggies and greens, fluffy Yorkshire puddings and gravy. Lots and lots of gravy. Whatever your preferred cut, there's a top pub roast out there for you – and hopefully a pint of something nice to go alongside it. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. Down for more cold-weather fun? Check out these Sydney pubs with toasty fireplaces. Want more? Work your way through Time Out's guide to the best pubs in Sydney here.

The best new restaurants in Sydney

There are plenty of exciting new restaurant openings to add to your hit list. My current favourites include a glamerous new Negroni bar and restaurant called Conte Sydney, Newtown’s charming new fisherman’s den, Mister Grotto; a fire-powered Mediterranean diner from the Bar Copains team called Bessie’s; and dreamy new waterfront Greek diner called Akti. Plus, Canvas – the fine diner atop Sydney's MCA – has a fab new chef. Hungry? I am too. Let’s dig in. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. Looking for something to wash it all down with? These are our favourite bars in Sydney right now. Keen to eat your way around the city? These are the best restaurants in Sydney, from hot newcomers to the OGs.

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Osteria Mucca

✍️ Time Out Sydney never writes starred restaurant and bar reviews from hosted experiences – Time Out covers restaurant and bar bills, and anonymously reviews, so that readers can trust our critique. Find out more, here. There are a lot of beautiful dining rooms in Sydney – the kind that, when you step inside, whisk you away to another world; where thoughts of to-do lists and Everest-like piles of laundry melt away like lemon granita under the Amalfi sun. Bennelong, tucked within the city’s white sails, is one of them. So too is the coastal kitsch of Sean’s in Bondi. Osteria Mucca, a charming trattoria from the Continental Deli crew that opened in April this year, is another such room. Found on Newtown’s happening Australia Street, the 50-seat Italian restaurant had a past life as a butcher. Those 114-year-old forest-green-and-white tiles on the walls are the originals. Candles flicker on top of white tablecloths, Art Deco-style vintage lights hang from the ceiling – creating the perfect dinner-date glow – and vintage plates jazz up the walls. This is the work of Sarah Doyle, co-owner and creative director of Paisano & Daughters, who has a knack for creating venues with their own soul. (It just takes one peep into siblings and neighbours – eclectic fisherman’s den Mister Grotto, honey-hued plant celebration Flora, and Continental Deli with its big Euro energy – to fully appreciate her talent.) The room feels like an occasion, so we bypass the Limoncello Spritz and Mucca Marti

Eat at ROBs

Smash burgers get their name from how they’re cooked. Beef patties are smashed onto a blazing hot grill and sizzled until golden brown. The outside ends up with a crisp, caramelised lace-like crust – the best bit about a smash burger. Eat at ROBs, located in the front window of Darling Street Meats butchery in Rozelle, specialises in Oklahoma-style smash burgers. And you're gonna wanna try them. Eat at ROBs (short for Rozelle’s Original Burger) was born when owner Michael Carter returned home from travelling and found a lack of good smash burger options. What began as a market stall has now grown into a burger shop with many loyal fans (including us). The menu is short and simple. Choose from a grilled chicken or a smashed burger, featuring 100 per cent grass-fed beef, caramelised onion and melted cheese on a Martin’s Potato Roll that are soft, squishy and a little bit sweet. A single cheeseburger will set you back $10.50; make it a double for $12.50, or go all out and order the combo, which comes with chips and your choice of soft drink. There are also off-menu items, like the Aussie burger, the Big Rob and loaded fries – just ask. Extra toppings, like lettuce, tomato, pickles, guac, beetroot, bacon and more, are available starting at just $1. And there’s a bunch of sauces to choose from, like ROBs mayo, tomato sauce, smoky barbecue, garlic aioli and spicy ROBs. But if it’s your first time, we reckon you should start with the classic and add pickles, lettuce and ROBs sauce.

The Tokyo Edition, Ginza

I’ve just stepped off a humid, tree-lined street in Tokyo and into what can only be described as a luxurious and calming sanctuary. But I’m not talking about an onsen – this is The Tokyo Edition, a stylish five-star hotel in the heart of fashionable Ginza. I’m welcomed by at least five staff. Within seconds, I hear a “pop” and a flute of Champagne is offered to me; my bags are whisked away to my room. It’s perhaps the most dazzling lobby I’ve ever stepped into – all plush white couches, a dramatic staircase and warm, shimmering light – and the warmest welcome. This will do me just fine. Why stay at The Tokyo Edition? Sleek, chic and fit for the Japanese Imperial Family, The Tokyo Edition ticks all three boxes: location, comfort and aesthetics – making it the perfect base for your next Tokyo stay. Spearheaded by visionary hotelier Ian Schrager and renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, it’s the second Edition hotel to open in Tokyo, joining The Tokyo Edition, Toranomon. This five-star hotel blends minimalist Japanese design with fresh, cool New York flair – and looks like it could’ve been plucked straight from the world of Gossip Girl – Tokyo Edition. The Tokyo Edition, Ginza is located just off Chuo Street, right in the hustle and bustle of Tokyo’s fashion district and seconds from luxury boutiques (hello, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Chanel), galleries and Michelin-starred restaurants, as well as cracking ramen spots (Tsujita is my pick). Adventuring around one of the world’s

El Taco Grill

✍️ Time Out Sydney never writes starred restaurant and bar reviews from hosted experiences – Time Out covers restaurant and bar bills, and anonymously reviews, so that readers can trust our critique. Find out more, here. I spent five weeks travelling around Mexico in 2019 – diving into blue-jewelled cenotes, lazily sipping smoky mezcal over card games, and gawking at ancient ruins. But mostly I was eating tacos (plus tamales, chilaquiles and tostadas) for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I fell in love with the warm corn tortillas loaded with charred beef or spice-rich chorizo, paired with crunchy white onion, fresh coriander, creamy avo and zingy lime. Or spit-roasted pork with hunks of juicy, sweet pineapple. And crisp, golden, sweet-tasting battered fish with pico de gallo. You get my gist. The tacos I had at El Taco Grill – a food truck parked at Marrickville Metro, just outside the hustle and bustle, among grocery-shoppers and admin-doers – took me back to the streets of Mexico City quicker than I could say: muy bien! The vibe El Taco Grill is a new Mexican food truck by cousins Edson Dominguez Tapia and Miguel Seynos, who hail from Puebla — an incredibly vibrant city southeast of Mexico City, framed by views of Popocatépetl volcano and the birthplace of mole poblano. First firing up the grill this April, it’s located outside Marrickville Metro – a shopping and dining hub in the Inner West – under a big leafy tree, and there’s a handful of makeshift wooden crates to sit on.

Bitton Gourmet

Café by day and charming bistro by night, Bitton has been offering Sydneysiders a taste of France for 25 years. Loved for its friendly community vibe, warm service and delicious food, must-orders include the tableside beef tartare; the Bitton croque monsieur with ham, Gruyère cheese, Mornay sauce and Bitton’s tarragon mustard; and the cheesy French onion soup – which Time Out’s Winne Stubbs calls “perfection”. Chef-owner David Bitton also creates a bunch of beautiful products to take home – including chutneys, tapanedes, oils, spies and jam – that are perfect for the condiment fiends among us. You'll find the OG Bitton in Alexandria, with a second venue found in the heart of Rose Bay. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. RECOMMENDED READS: Check out our guide to the best cafés in Sydney right now. Get around our guide to the top wine bars in Sydney

Good Food and Wine Show

Calling all food frothers: The annual Good Food & Wine Show – one of Australia’s longest-running food and wine events – is on soon. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the food and booze bonanza, so you can bet it’s going to be a biggie. World-class chefs, food enthusiasts and TV personalities will cook up a storm at Darling Harbour’s International Convention Centre for the three-day festival, filled with tastings, cooking demos and chef meet-and-greets. If you’re a food and wine lover, this is pretty much heaven. This year’s show kicks off on Friday, June 20, and runs through to Sunday, June 22. Highlights include fizz and fromage sessions; the debut of Tyra Banks’ premium ice cream brand, Smize & Dream; chocolate appreciation masterclasses with pastry gun Kirsten Tibballs; eggs-cellent cooking demos with Jane de Graaff and Tom Smallwood; luxury tea deep-dives with Dilmah; and loads more. If you're just there for the good food, there’ll be more than 300 exhibitors, featuring everything from sweet treats and local spirits to delicious cheeses and your next favourite condiment. For the vino-fiends among us, a Wine Selectors Tasting Room will be hosting tastings and sessions throughout the show too. Whether you’re a die-hard foodie, love hosting a dinner soirée or want to learn a few tips and tricks IRL, the Good Food & Wine Show is sure to be a fun and yum day out on the town. Tickets start from $45 per person, and you can snap yours up here. Stay in the loop: sign up for

Bessie's

✍️ Time Out Sydney never writes starred restaurant and bar reviews from hosted experiences – Time Out covers restaurant and bar bills, and anonymously reviews, so that readers can trust our critique. Find out more, here. “Bar Copains on steroids” is how one friend described Bessie’s to me, some weeks ago. I’m already a big fan of the Surry Hills wine bar and its cult-level snacks (hello, pig’s head fritti with sauce gribiche) – it won Time Out Sydney’s Best Wine Bar Award in 2023. So when news broke about a bigger – and better! – Bar Copains, you bet my ears pricked up. Found on Albion Street, just 70 metres up the road from Bar Copains, Bessie’s is a Mediterranean restaurant with wood-fired flair. It’s by chefs Morgan McGlone (founder of Belles Hot Chicken) and Nathan Sasi (the founding chef of Nomad), as well as Sasi’s partner Sali (co-founder of Wrapd). The team brought in serious talent to helm the kitchen, with Sydney-born Remy Davis – from the Michelin-starred Elkano restaurant – relocating from San Sebastián for the gig. Tonight, he’s in the open-plan kitchen, flames flickering behind him The cavernous space – with its Scandinavian-leaning wooden furniture, exposed brick walls, pops of colourful art and more wine bottles than one can count – holds a special piece of culinary history. It used to be a Chefs' Warehouse, where cooks came to stock up on kitchen supplies. Now, those tools are being brought to life under the same roof. At the front is Alma’s, a go-to for smal

Wunderlich Lane

If you haven’t wandered down to 2 Baptist Street in Redfern, you need to. There you'll find a brand-new dining and lifestyle mecca called Wunderlich Lane (pronounced ‘Wunderlick’). Previously home to a pretty run-down shopping centre – some dubbed it the “Murder Mall” – it’s now been completely transformed, featuring a stunning boutique hotel and some of Sydney’s best new restaurants and bars, plus a Harris Farm. We’re big fans of the sprawling Greek taverna Olympus and its 50-year-old bougainvillaea; the groovy, Euro-style all-day bar and restaurant Bar Julius; high-energy Southeast Asian eatery Island Radio; retro Australiana bar Baptist Street Rec Club; Mexican rooftop go-to Lottie; dreamy lifestyle and homewares store Saardé; pizza go-to Regina La Pizzeria; ice-cream lords Gelato Messina; and the first inner-city outpost of The Parlour Room – one of the Eastern Suburbs’ favourite self-care sanctuaries. The architecturally stunning Redfern outpost of The Parlour Room is a next-level space for self-care – offering everything from high-end manicures to dreamy full-body massage treatments. Plus, treat yourself to a staycation at the stunning new luxury hotel The Eve – we’re big fans of its lush pool. Find out more here. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox.RECOMMENDED:These are the best restaurants in Sydney right now.These are the city's finest hotels.And these are our

Nightshift

A week-long winter festival is going down soon across the banging venues in Redfern’s shiny new drinking and dining mecca, Wunderlich Lane, to celebrate the winter solstice. Kicking off Monday, June 16 and running through to Sunday, June 22, Nightshift will feature fun, wacky and delicious events (that’s you, noodle rave at Island Radio) every night of the week – all to get you off the couch and outta the house for some after-dark fun. Monday night begins with a bang: a full-on Greek feast at one of Sydney’s hottest new restaurants, Olympus. Round up a gang of nine mates and sit down to a theatrical banquette with loads of Greek hits under a 50-year-old bougainvillaea. On Tuesday, retro Australiana bar Baptist Street Rec Club will be hosting ‘The Best Music Quiz Everʼ, led by music legends Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe. Bondi’s S’wich is opening a brand-new store in Wunderlich Lane, so Wednesday night will see the crew turn their space into a vinyl pizza party. Think pizzetta sandwiches made with oven-fired bread from nearby Regina La Pizzeria, backed up by vinyl bangers played by locals Barney Kato and Adi Toohey. Also on Wednesday is a late-night jazz session at Bar Julius, with multi-instrumentalist Setwun taking over the groovy bar for a night of soothing experimental tunes. Head to dreamy lifestyle and homewares flagship Saardé on Thursday night for hot toddies, mulled wine and snacks by Saltbox and Cook and Waiter. Saturday night’s a biggie, beginning with a noodle rave (no

Cibaria Manly

✍️ Time Out Sydney never writes starred restaurant and bar reviews from hosted experiences – Time Out covers restaurant and bar bills, and anonymously reviews, so that readers can trust our critique. Find out more, here. Ten years ago – maybe even five – if you’d asked any Manly local what the three best things about one of Sydney’s most idyllic suburbs were, they’d probably have said the following: the beaches, the surf and Sunday sessions at The Office. I know this because I was one of them. But things are changing, and Manly’s once-dated food scene is levelling up, thanks to worth-your-time heavy hitters (hello, Busta, Norma’s Deli, Sunset Sabi, Pocket Pizza, Banco, Manly Pavilion). The beachfront spots still needed work, though (I'm sorry). Thankfully, we have a hot newcomer Located inside the newly renovated Manly Pacific Hotel (where Daniel San once was) and boasting cracking beachfront views, Cibaria Manly is the newest all-day restaurant to open in the 2095 postcode, combining the flavours of Italy with an easy-breezy Northern Beaches vibe. It’s the latest venture from star couple and locals Alessandro and Anna Pavoni, who are also behind Ormeggio at The Spit, A’Mare, Chiosco and Summer Hill’s new Postino Osteria (with another restaurant, Vineria Luisa, due to open this July in Enmore). Three things they know how to do damn well? Honest and delicious Italian fare, served with warmth and passion. (And how not to sit still.) The previously cavernous space has been compl

Huge Moves

Huge Moves is one of the country’s best natural wine parties, celebrating all things minimal-intervention vino, curated by DRNKS owner Joel Amos. And next month, it’s coming back to Sydney – throwing a big bash held over three levels at The International in Martin Place, set to be its biggest one yet. We’ll cheers to that. Kicking off from 2.30pm on June 7 – the first day of the long weekend – Huge Moves will showcase more than 40 ace local and international wine producers. Partygoers will be able to chat with like-minded wine lovers and producers and sample more than 150 lo-fi drops from the best in the wine biz – and the good news is you won’t have to go far for kick-ons. Redfern’s Attenzione will be taking over The Wine Bar, serving their trademark yum, Italian-inspired snacks. Guests can then sit down at The Grill and enjoy a luxe, fast-tracked lunch – hello, a raw scallop entrée followed by Rangers Valley flank steak and classic sides – with two matched glasses of wine. Then, head upstairs to The Panorama Bar for a rooftop afterparty with beats by DJ Levins, Captain Franco, Veda and Adi Toohey. Joel Amos says: “We’ve been throwing Huge Moves parties for a decade now – and this is by far the biggest, boldest one yet. We’re turning The International into a wine playground, filling it with winemakers we love, food that bangs, and the kind of music you’ll still be dancing to at 2am.” Alex Kirkwood, food and beverage director at The Point Group, adds: “The International was b

Hansang Haymarket

The best beef soup I ever had was in Insadong. I was visiting South Korea’s capital for five high-octane days, and, like most people, became intoxicated with its sky-high beauty, its K-beauty cool, tea house-dotted laneways, sizzling barbecue and, yes, admittedly, soju. I remember this beef soup’s incredible depth of flavour – the sweetness from onions, the tender meat, and how it warmed me from the inside on a crisp day. The spicy beef soup I’m eating at Hansang in Haymarket is not quite heading to pole position, but it sure is tasty. It arrives with enough steam to give you a free facial, the broth flecked with lava-red oil droplets. Gochujang adds a delicious earthy and savoury taste, and there’s a subtle, lingering heat. Slippery handmade noodles, thin slices of beef and spring onion round out a cracking bowl. It’s not yet freezing outside in Sydney, but I kinda wish it was. The vibe Hansang opened on Haymarket’s Goulburn Street in mid-2023. The family-run Korean restaurant has a well-loved outpost in Strathfield. People flock to both venues for home-style Korean food and its signature oxtail soup. The pièce de résistance is the deeply flavoured, cream-coloured broth that’s been simmering for hours in the bubbling, witch-like cauldrons at the front of the venue. People say it’s one of the best soups in Sydney – so if it’s your first time, go for that. The space is clean, modern and no-frills, with grey tiles, bright lighting (read: not great for first dates) and wooden ta

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This funky Annandale spot serves flavour-packed Japanese snacks – and all-you-can-eat dumplings on Saturdays

You’ve heard of Jackie Chan. Now meet Snacky Chans – an Inner West fusion den where Tokyo’s late-night vibes meet Sydney’s love of a good feed. Established in 2021 on Parramatta Road in Annandale, this spot has been beckoning locals with its neon-pink lighting, high-energy beats and great-value offers. It’s part ramen joint, part cocktail bar – and a whole lot of fun. What’s on the menu? Think Japanese flavours with a twist – from tempura tacos and miso pork ramen to house-made ponzu and fiery reaper oils. Speaking of rides, there’s a sushi train, too. Photograph: A La Carte Agency Some must-tries include the Wagyu nigiri, yuzu fried karaage chicken, barbecue pork buns and yakitori – some made to share, others like the ramen bowls to slurp solo. Cocktails include a Spicy Wasabi Bloody Mary and a refreshing Yuzu Margarita. The team says: “We wanted to create something that was fun, unexpected and unapologetically bold. It’s about taking the best parts of Japanese food culture and giving it a cheeky, Sydney-style remix.” Photograph: A La Carte Agency Want more? Snacky Chans has a bunch of cracking deals, including all-you-can-eat dumplings plus free-flowing Spritzes and beers on Saturdays for $79 per person. Pop in on Wednesdays for $6 bao buns, or Thursdays for $6 tacos and $15 Margs. Whether you’re dropping in for a midweek bite or kicking back with mates on a Friday night, Snacky Chans is your go-to for good times. Find out more here. Address: 143 Parramatta Rd, Annandal

A three-Michelin-starred restaurant is taking over a stunning waterfront Sydney spot this month

Ready for an extraordinary experience? Norway’s three-Michelin-starred restaurant Maaemo – located in Oslo and known for its innovative Norwegian cuisine and zero-waste philosophy – is heading Down Under this July for its second residency at Sydney’s Berowra Waters Inn. Australian-born executive chef Jay Boyle will join Berowra Waters Inn owner and executive chef Brian Geraghty to serve an exceptional 14-course menu of Maaemo dishes, reimagined using local ingredients, at the fine diner located on the picturesque Hawkesbury River. Photograph: Sebastian Mrugalski The pop-up will run for four days only – July 24–27 – with just 250 seats available. I’d say run, don’t walk, but you can only reach the waterfront restaurant by seaplane or boat. If you’re due for a go-hard-or-go-home outing, this is it. The menu will feature a mix of signature Maaemo dishes, including “Oyster Tradition 2010”, which will see Norway’s Bømlo molluscs swapped for Hawkesbury oysters, as well as a handful of yet-to-be-revealed plates. Photograph: Supplied/Berowra Waters Inn Boyle says: “It’s a major and slightly terrifying challenge to recreate these dishes without a single item from the Maaemo pantry – there’s a whole alphabet of ingredients we need to replace – but it’s very exciting to recreate and even elevate dishes through a purely Australian lens.” RELATED READ: The world’s best restaurant is returning to Sydney for a six-week residency. “Dishes will closely resemble those served in Oslo, but w

Enmore Road has scored a cool new bar by two former Double Deuce Lounge bartenders

Believe it or not, bartender-owned bars are surprisingly rare in Sydney – which is why we’re excited to see what hospo duo and owners Claudia ‘Beryl’ Morgan and Oliver Churcher have in store with Bar Demo. Located on Newtown’s pumping Enmore Road, the new spot is inspired by the casual, no-fuss wine bars you’d stumble upon in San Francisco, Berlin or Paris. Claudia and Olly first met while working at Sydney’s award-winning, ’70s-cool cocktail bar Double Deuce Lounge. He moved on to Café Paci and Bar Louise, while she worked at restaurants within the Bentley Group. Between late-night shifts, they often talked about opening a place of their own – somewhere relaxed where you could rock up for a drink, no reservation required and have a chat with the bar staff. Photograph: Katje Ford Claudia says, “We wanted somewhere open late where we could buy a bottle without sitting down for a meal, listen to some interesting music… a more modern take on a wine bar that’s not serious.” Olly adds, “As relative newcomers to the world of wine, we wanted to create a place where anyone feels welcome to try something new – even if they don’t know much.” True to that ethos, the wine list is grouped by mood rather than region – approachable, not intimidating – with plenty of excellent drops under $100. About a dozen or so rotating wines are available by the glass (in 100ml or 150ml pours). Expect a constantly changing selection from both international and Australian producers, with a strong lean t

A multi-million-dollar venue has opened in a historic Sydney town

Camden locals may remember the 2020 fire that saw Whiteman’s Arcade go up in flames. Five years – and millions of dollars – later, part of the heritage site has been thankfully reborn as Argyle House Camden, a luxe restaurant with former Quay and Aria chef Jason McQueen leading the kitchen. “We want Argyle House to not only reinvigorate the local Camden community, but also draw diners from across NSW and beyond as a landmark dining destination, capped off by our unique dining dome experience,” say owners Nichole and Morney Schlebusch. The rooftop is where you’ll find the unique dining dome experience. Guests can opt to dine under the stars (but in the warmth) of the private majestic domes, with set menus available Wednesday to Saturday – including a Champagne and charcuterie option, and a classic steakhouse one. Photograph: Stanley House Studios McQueen’s opening menu is all about local produce, umami flavours and ingredients enhanced with char. There’s also a separate Japanese menu for those who feel like an extra savoury kick. And a whole page dedicated to steaks – spanning different cuts, price points and marble score. “We wanted to create a venue the local community didn’t know it was missing, but soon won’t want to live without,” says McQueen. Plus, there are private dining rooms and a separate rooftop terrace – a fab option for parties, work events and big celebrations. Located 65km from Sydney's CBD and often referred to as the birthplace of the Australian wool i

‘Big’ Sam Young and partner Grace Chen are opening a Chinese restaurant in Potts Point

If you’re not following chef-owner-restaurateur-lobster-enthusiast ‘Big’ Sam Young on Instagram, what have you been doing? The co-owner of Castlecrag’s luxe bistro S’more – known for its top-quality produce, bougie offerings and truffle-on-everything energy – posts non-stop pictures of delicious food and private dinners at multi-million-dollar homes. He’s also prolific when it comes to being a hustler, which comes from his lived experience of moving to Australia from Hong Kong at 13 – only to have everything, including his passport and money, stolen days later. Being an immigrant and working hard has shaped his ethos. Now, he and partner Grace Chen are opening their second venue dedicated to that journey: a Chinese restaurant called Young’s Palace, opening this August in the excellent former home of Raja and Teddy on Kellett Street in Potts Point. “We’ve been sold this outdated image of immigrant-run restaurants as cheap, fast and scrappy. That was survival. But now, we want to tell a new story – one that honours hard work but also values quality, creativity and pride,” Sam says, who has also spent time in the kitchens of Queen Chow and Lotus. Young’s Palace is also inspired by the couple’s travels – particularly the Chinatowns they’ve explored in cities like Paris, Amsterdam, New York, Vancouver and Sydney. “Grace and I always find ourselves hunting down a plate of fried rice or chow mein, no matter where we are in the world. Young’s Palace is about recreating that joy – cla

Manly Wharf has welcomed a brand-new seafood restaurant with a former Rockpool chef in charge

Can you feel it in the water? Big changes are happening at Manly Wharf. First up, Manly’s beloved-but-tired sunset haunt Wharf Bar was taken over by mega hospo group Artemus Group (the team responsible for Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves) and transformed into Felons Manly – a pumping beer haven with 150+ more seats, a jazzed-up menu, lush plants and beers from Brisbane brewery Felons Brewing Co (we’d love to see a local tap one day!). Now, there’s another hot newcomer: The Bavarian poured its final stein some months ago, and the waterfront spot is now home to Felons Seafood – a 300-seat seafood restaurant with indoor–outdoor spaces, views over Manly Cove and a menu created by two former Rockpool guns. Photograph: Ethan Smart “We feel very fortunate to play a role in the ongoing revitalisation of Manly Wharf,” says Adam Flaskas, co-founder and director of Artemus Group. “With Felons Seafood, our hope was to create something that feels true to Manly – a relaxed, welcoming space where people can enjoy fresh local seafood and take in the beauty of the harbour. It’s a simple, coastal venue shaped by the warmth and spirit of the locals,” he adds. Photograph: Ethan Smart Head chef and Palawa man Luke Bourke has worked alongside Corey Costelloe (ex-Rockpool and current chef-owner of Marrickville’s award-winning 20 Chapel) to create the menu. Expect quality Aussie produce, with the chefs hitting up local fishers and growers. Menu highlights include freshly shucked oysters with nat

This Sydney airport restaurant just won big at these huge global awards

There are a couple of things guaranteed to happen when you visit Sydney Airport. Firstly, you'll walk past 1,000 bottles of Dior perfume and oversized Toblerone on offer. And secondly, you’ll nearly have to take out a mortgage to cover brekkie or lunch – and let’s face it, it’s average grub. So, we’ve got good news to share with hungry jetsetters: Luke’s Bistro & Bar – a restaurant by Australian celebrity chef Luke Mangan, found at Sydney Airport – was just named Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (Domestic Segment) at these huge global food and travel awards. RELATED READ: The construction of Western Sydney Airport’s spectacular airport terminal is officially complete This year’s FAB Awards (Airport Food & Beverage and Hospitality Awards), held in Barcelona, celebrated excellence in airport food, beverage and hospitality services across the world. Luke’s Bistro & Bar was a joint winner, alongside Asian Street Kitchen, located in Dubai International Airport. “We’ve always believed great food should be accessible anywhere – even in a domestic terminal,” said Mangan. “This award proves that travellers deserve more than they expected.” Photograph: Supplied/Luke’s Bistro & Bar Opened in 2023, Luke’s Bistro & Bar is a 200-seat restaurant that serves modern Australian fare. Go for Mangan’s prawn roll with sea-sweet prawns, creamy mayo, fresh chives and crisps; steak and chips with béarnaise sauce; pork and fennel sausage rolls with house-made relish; and lots of baked-that-day

A glamorous new Negroni bar and Italian haven has opened in Sydney’s CBD

Stepping into Conte Sydney, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d skipped the 21-hour flight and landed straight in a glamorous bar and restaurant in Italy. The new multi-level dining destination, located on Clarence Street in the CBD, is the sibling to Surry Hills’ stunner Bar Conte – the world’s first dedicated Negroni bar – by Italian-born Raffaelle Lombardi and his talented interior designer wife, Victoria Hampshire. If you’re a fan of Bar Conte, you need to check it out. And if you haven’t been to either, well, we suggest you change that – quickly. Photograph: Steven Woodburn Conte Sydney may have one of Sydney’s sexiest dining rooms – thanks to its lush red velvet curtains, Italian leather seats, rare and bold originals and prints from Rome and Milan, crisp white tablecloths and a blue-green marble bar. Guests can opt to dine in the restaurant’s dining area, on lush banquette seating, pull up a stool at the bar for a relaxed aperitivo, or head upstairs to the intimate tables. The mezzanine level is also where you’ll find three private dining rooms, available for groups of eight up to 60 standing guests. Of course, Negroni lovers are in for a treat at Conte Sydney – like Bar Conte, there are more than 40 Negronis on the menu. Plus, expect an extensive list of Italian vermouth, amari and Italian gin, as well as a stellar, mostly Italian wine list curated by sommelier Marta Carruccio (ex-Bistro Rex). Feel like trying something new? The team offers a Negroni and Martini fo

Oh, pretty woman! Broadway’s smash-hit ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ is coming to Sydney in 2025 – starring Samantha Jade

Get ready: One of the most iconic love stories of all time is hitting the stage, with Pretty Woman: The Musical coming to Sydney in 2025 – bringing a star-studded cast, memorable one-liners and a whole lot of bangers. The Broadway and West End sensation is having its Aussie premiere in Brisbane later this year before delighting Sydneysiders when it comes to the Harbour City this spring. Adding even more buzz, Aussie pop superstar Samantha Jade will make her musical theatre debut in the starring role of Vivian. This is going to be big. And we mean BIG! HUGE! Since its debut on Broadway in 2018, Pretty Woman: The Musical has broken box office records and captivated audiences in London’s West End, as well as in Spain, Italy and Germany. Based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved rom-coms – the 1990 blockbuster Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere – this musical adaptation tells the iconic tale of a chance meeting between Edward (a ruthless businessman) and Vivian (a free-spirited escort) in a whole new way. Photograph: Marc Brenner One of Australia’s favourite triple threats, Samantha Jade will play the role made famous by one of her own favourite actors, Julia Roberts. The X Factor Australia winner says, “I was so familiar with the movie, and it felt like all the stars were aligning when I got the first email to come and audition.” “I’ve been lucky enough to sing and dance and act, but separately,” Jade continues. “Doing them at once, live on stage, eight t

A Sydney bartender has just been crowned Australia’s Best Bartender for 2025

Woohoo: James Irvine, the group creative cocktail lead at Merivale, has just been named Australia’s World Class Bartender of the Year, winning the title at the high-energy national finals held overnight at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth on Monday, June 30. The Sydney legend competed in a series of dynamic challenges alongside seven of the country’s best shakers and makers – Aidan Perkins (Milquetoast, Brisbane), Darren Burton (Kiin, Adelaide), Darren Leaney (Caretaker’s Cottage, Melbourne), Lachlan Gunner (Trap, Adelaide), Samuel Cocks (Saint Peter, Sydney), Shirley Yeung (Foxtrot Unicorn, Perth) and Tom McHugh (Caretaker’s Cottage, Melbourne) – to win gold at the Diageo World Class competition, now in its 16th year. Photograph: Supplied/Diageo World Class Sydney is on a bloody roll, with Jake Down from Newtown's Pleasure Club winning in 2024, and Eduardo Conde from Paddington’s colourful El Primo Sanchez taking out the title in 2023. Irvine says of the win: "This was my eighth time entering the competition, and it feels incredible to finally take out the title. I’ve drawn on the invaluable mentorship provided by Diageo Bar Academy year after year and have thoroughly enjoyed the creative experience, for almost a decade. “Bartending is a creative art form, and World Class is the Oscars of bartending competitions – so to be recognised at this level is an absolute honour.” Photograph: Avril Treasure for Time Out Sydney The three challenges were designed to test the bartend

One of Mexico City’s top chefs is now cooking in Sydney – but not for long

Santa Catarina – Sydney’s high-end Mexican restaurant and mezcal bar and sibling to Bondi's Carbón – is currently hosting renowned Mexican chef Diana López del Río for a short-term residency. The owner and head chef of MUX in Mexico City – once recognised by Eater as one of the city's essential dining spots – Diana brings with her two decades of experience and an incredible gift of storytelling through food. Don’t come expecting a burrito. Diana specialises in regional Mexican cuisine – food like nothing else you’ll find in Sydney right now. Photograph: Onecut Studios Mark this down: On Wednesday, July 2, Santa Catarina will be offering a one-off special tasting menu experience by Diana for lunch and dinner, where she will guide you through each course, giving you insight into her culture and heritage – complete with matching drinks, live music and Diana’s signature mole that takes two days to prepare and features more than 30 ingredients. Photograph: Avril Treasure for Time Out Sydney “This is not Tex-Mex. This is not Baja. This is Oaxacan food, the way it’s made at home, by hands that remember,” says Diana. “Every dish is a story not just of flavour, but of survival, identity and resistance.” Can’t make Wednesday? No worries. Diana’s menu will be available to the public at Santa Catarina from July 7. Enjoy things like chalupitas de pato (lightly fried corn tortillas with duck); verduras y queso en escabeche (zippy pickled vegetables and cheese); pink snapper con mole a

A talented new chef takes the reins at the MCA’s beautiful rooftop restaurant, Canvas

Last year, we brought you the news that the beloved rooftop café atop Sydney’s MCA transformed into a bold fine-diner called Canvas. Spearheaded by hospitality professionals The Big Group, Canvas’ concept is new to Sydney: instead of a fixed kitchen team and head chef, there will be seasonal residencies featuring fresh talent. Josh Raine, the former executive chef of Sydney’s now-closed icon Tetsuya’s, was the opening gun. (Raine has since gone on to open the excellent Surry Hills wine bar, 40Res.) Photograph: Supplied/Canvas Now, Scottish-born James Scott has taken over the reins from Raine, bringing a wealth of experience: he trained under British chef Michael Caines at the two-Michelin-star Gidleigh Park before moving to Sydney in 2013. He then worked with Martin Benn at the award-winning Sepia, before rising to head chef at waterfront LuMi Dining. Phew – talk about a strong CV. Scott says: “I’m incredibly excited to take the reins at Canvas. The space, the views, the philosophy – everything about this restaurant invites creativity and storytelling. My new menu reflects where I’ve come from, where I am now, and the inspiration provided by this extraordinary location.” Photograph: Canvas So, what’s on the menu? Highlights include cappelletti (a type of hat-shaped pasta) filled with sea-sweet crab meat and paired with a light, creamy sauce flavoured with lemon myrtle, basil and pops of ruby-coloured finger lime. Wagyu tartare comes with zippy pickled shallots, fried salt