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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Where to eat with kids this Vivid 2025

One of the best parts of being a Sydneysider is watching the city come alive when Vivid rolls back into town. Exploring the streets on foot during this twinkly time can guarantee some life-lasting memories for the families, but little ones are likely to work up an appetite. Take the stress out of dining by heading to the vibrant dining precinct Gateway in Circular Quay, where you’ll find family-friendly restaurants galore. Below are our top picks – plus a few other nearby spots to hit up, too. 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: Where to eat and drink at Vivid Sydney. Check out our guide to the best places to eat and drink in Circular Quay.

The best restaurants in Potts Point

The enclave of Potts Point is home to some serious dining gems, be it mainstays like Fratelli Paradiso, the Apollo and Franca; game-changing plant-based restaurant Yellow; or mod-Asian joints like Ms G’s and Cho Cho San. Time Out Sydney's editors and local food writers, including Food & Drink Editor Avril Treasure, have eaten their way through Macleay Street and beyond, curating this list with the top places to eat and drink in the 2011 postcode. So, have a read and get exploring. 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. After a drink? Check out our guide to the best bars in Sydney Want more great eats? Here's our guide to the best restaurants in Sydney

The 23 best burgers in Sydney

A burger is a simple premise, but doing them well is truly a dark art. Do you go with the classic sesame seed or the more gastronomic potato, milk or brioche buns? Do you prefer American cheese, blue or cheddar? How about caramelised onions, pickled or raw? Lettuce and tomato, or cheese and pickles? Is your protein power chicken, fish, beef, or mushroom? And we haven’t even gotten to the question of fries yet. There are a thousand variations on a burger, but Time Out Sydney's local food writers, including Food & Drink Editor Avril Treasure, have tried all the top buns in town – and these are the best in 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: These are Sydney's best pizza joints. Want more carbs? These are Sydney's best pasta spots.

The best sandwiches in Sydney right now

Sandwiches? Well, they're the best thing to come out of slicing bread. Here, the criteria is pretty simple: very good things in between two very good slices of well-sliced bread. No burgers, bagels, scrolls and banh mi (they’re a league of their own). No half-hearted strings of romaine here, no siree. I'm pretty passionate about sandwiches and spend my weekends hunting down my next crush. Below, you’ll find the most delicious sambos in town, from rainbow salad sandwiches to monster Reubens and classic chicken numbers. 'Wich on, friends. 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 more budget food? Here are the best cheap eats in Sydney right now. Heading our later? Check out our ultimate guide to the best restaurants in Sydney.

The best restaurants in Sydney right now

Autumn 2025 update: So glad you’re here, autumn, with your cooler mornings and changing-colour trees. Enjoy this time of year over lunch or dinner with your people. Below, you’ll find the very best places to do just that in Sydney. 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 set menus in Sydney

Sometimes when you go to a restaurant, all you want to do is kick back and let the food come to you – without even thinking about it. Enter, set menus. Not only do you get to taste a bunch of great dishes, but it often works out to be cost effective – and that's a win win in my books. I’ve eaten my way around Sydneytown to bring you the best set menus, from casual eateries to fine diners, grouped into three price points: $65 and under; $85 and under; and $100 and under. Currently, I’m crushing on the $39 group set menu at feel-good Bar Reggio, the $65 set menu filled with fresh and bright dishes at Emma’s Snack bar in Enmore, and the $50 set menu at Dimitri's Pizzeria in Darlinghurst. From birthday celebrations with the family to a long boozy Saturday lunch with the gang, these set menus have you covered. So, round up your mates, make a booking and get ready to eat! 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. ALSO RECOMMENDED: Work your way through Time Out's guide to the best cheap eats in town Check out our ultimate guide to the best happy hours in Sydney Eat well and save with Sydney's cheap meal specials for every night of the week

The best noodle soups in Sydney

There are few things more satisfying than hunkering down with a bowl of piping hot noodle soup. The basic broth and noodle combination is a staple in so many cuisines for good reason. Apart from the obvious deliciousness, the steaminess and hydration factor help to relieve cold symptoms, it certainly helps that the broth is often laden with immunity-boosting ingredients like garlic and ginger. Not that we need an excuse. Whether you prefer your bowl filled with rich tonkotsu, deeply herbal pho, or scattered with tongue-numbing Sichuan pepper, there’s no shortage of soupy goodness in Sydney. Here are our favourite noodle soups to warm your cockles, rounded up by Time Out Sydney's writers and fellow noodle-soup lovers, including Food & Drink Editor Avril Treasure. 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 Thai restaurants in Sydney right now Check out our guide to the top Chinese restaurants in town

Where to eat and drink at Vivid Sydney

It’s nearly the (second) most wonderful time of the year, with Vivid Sydney kicking off this Friday, May 23 to Wednesday, June 14, 2025. That’s 23 nights of impress-the-world lights, delicious eats and drinks, and yeah – pretty big crowds (but how good is it for Sydney in winter?). This year’s line-up sees the triumphant return of Vivid Food, which includes the excellent, flame-fuelled Vivid Fire Kitchen, dreamy chef collabs, laneway parties and even a retro diner next to a pop-up rollerskating rink. Below, we’ve rounded up all the hottest events happening for Vivid Food. There are plenty of exciting and tasty things on this year, so rug up, head outside – and happy eating, 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 READS: Here's everything you need to know about this year’s sparkliest season. Where to eat and drink near the Sydney Opera House.

The best private dining rooms in Sydney

There are times when dining among strangers in the atmospheric clatter of a restaurant is just what you’re after. Then there are times when that simply won’t do, and what you’d really like is a private room with your best mates. Ideally that room isn't in your own house, either – it's in one of Sydney’s best restaurants, where a team of trained professionals does the heavy lifting. Happily, that is entirely achievable. I’ve rounded up the best private dining rooms in Sydney, ones that look chic, are comfortable and most importantly, can fit all of your favourite people. From the laidback saltwater vibes of the Bathers’ Pavilion to the perfected polish of Quay, and the brand-new space at Bondi’s Italian palace, Da Orazio, here’s a handy list of the best private dining rooms in Sydney. Book one for your next office function, big celebration – or when you just don’t feel like doing the dishes. 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. Going out for dinner with a smaller group? Check out Sydney's best restaurants. Prefer dining in the great outdoors? Have a look at the best places for a picnic in Sydney.

The 30 best bakeries in Australia

Australia takes its baked goods very seriously. Between our sourdough-centred meals, we all need a little sweet treat (trust us, you deserve one). Luckily, Aussie bakers are giving Parisian pâtissiers a run for their money, creating their own takes on classic baked goods that taste as good as they look. You’ve undoubtedly heard of the big players (hello Lune Croissanterie), but there are plenty of neighbourhood gems to spend your hard-earned dough. While we wish we could shower love on every flaky croissant, pie and sausage roll, our expert food writers have narrowed it down to 30 of the best bakeries in Australia right now. Find the best bakeries in:Adelaide | Brisbane | Canberra | Darwin | Hobart | Melbourne | Sydney | Perth

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 yum new Turkish and Middle Eastern mezze bar in Redfern called Mezepotamia, Newtown’s charming new fisherman’s den, Mister Grotto; a fire-powered Mediterranean diner from the Bar Copains team called Bessie’s; and Marrickville’s new Greek grill house that’s 100 per cent worth the hype, Olympic Meats. Oh, and the five-star Neptune's Grotto. Below, you’ll find Sydney’s best new restaurants. 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.

The best restaurants in Redfern

If you haven't been to Redfern lately, you need to. The inner-city suburb is bursting with tasty eats, lush green parks and killer bars. From ramen to pasta, vego dishes and share plates that will make you not want to share, the 2016 postcode has got it going on. When it comes to where to eat in Redfern, these are the chart-toppers – pulled together by Time Out Sydney's local food writers, including Food & Drink Editor Avril Treasure (who once called Redfern home). 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 to go on a cocktail adventure? Check out our guide to Sydney's finest bars. ALSO RECOMMENDED: The absolute best restaurants in Sydney.

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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

Inner West Country Fest

Yeehaw! A boot scootin’ mini fest is going down this May in the Inner West’s breweries – just BYO cowboy hat. Running over two more weekends (May 17-18 and 24-25), the Inner West Country Fest will see the beer houses on the Inner West Ale Trail turn up the volume with a soundtrack of country, hip hop, rockabilly, reggae and retro hits, backed up with cracking food, drinks and family-friendly experiences. From laneway parties to First Nations DJ sessions, line dancing and barbecue cook-offs – if you’re looking for something fun to do this month, this is it. Highlights include Newtown’s Young Henrys teaming up with First Nations creative collective Awesome Black (Sat, May 17) for a powerful line-up of ten First Nations artists, DJs and cultural performances. Been a while since you let your hair down? Wayward Brewing Co will be throwing a laneway party (Sat, May 24) featuring live bands, lotsa dancing and cold beer. The flames will be roaring at Future Brewing (Sat, May 24), with Sydney favourite Mitch Orr cooking alongside one of the world’s best barbecue pitmasters, Jo Chew, for a delicious country cookout and community fest. Get out your sweatbands as The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre travels back in time with an ’80s party (Sun, May 18) – think retro vibes, old-school bangers and, of course, a succulent Chinese meal. Mixtape is also getting in on the fun, hosting a night of live music at the Rockin’ Rodeo Concert (Fri, May 16), Wildflower Brewing & Blending will be serving

Naturellement

Dreaming of a road trip and coastal getaway? We’ve got just the thing. Naturellement – a two-day food and wine festival showcasing the best small-scale producers in New South Wales – is happening this month at Galleria Ettalong Beach on the beautiful Central Coast. Spearheaded by two Cenny Coast locals – booze expert Mike Bennie of P&V and Kristy Austin, founder of creative experience agency We Are Neighbourhood – Naturellement aims to celebrate artisan, natural, organic and small-batch food and drink producers, across two days of serious wining and dining on May 17 and 18. Expect more than 120 drink tastings, delicious eats, a killer music line-up and chats with farmers and producers on everything from sustainability to regenerative farming. “This is a celebration of NSW and the ACT’s artisan, boutique and avant-garde producers,” says Bennie. “It’s also an opportunity to introduce Australians – particularly those in our large cities like Sydney and Melbourne – to regional centres like the Central Coast. They have a bounty of incredible food, wine, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks on offer – so why shouldn’t there be a festival that showcases and shares it with the rest of the country?” Food-wise, top-notch Aussie chefs Alanna Sapwell-Stone (The Eltham Hotel), Matt Stone (Ciao Mate, You Beauty), and Jake Kellie (of Adelaide restaurant Arkhé) will all be there, collaborating and serving up flavour-packed plates. If you’re keen to deepen your wine knowledge, a range of ma

Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne

My friend texts me asking where I’m staying the night. “Mövenpick,” I reply. “Isn’t that an ice-cream brand?” they reply. And they’re right. Although many associate the Swiss company with scoops of creamy, icy goodness, Mövenpick actually began as a restaurant in 1948. The standalone ice-cream brand came next in the 1960s, before Swiss hotelier Ueli Prager opened two hotels near Zürich in 1973. The rest, as they say, is history. In 2018, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts was acquired by Accor, and these days there are more than 80 hotels dotted across Australia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia – including the one I’m at right now: Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer. And you know what? The hotel – just like the ice cream – slaps. (Love you, pistachio.) Why stay at Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne? Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne was the second property to open in Australia when it first welcomed guests in June 2021, following Mövenpick Hotel Hobart. Situated within the six-level podium of Melbourne's Premier Tower at the corner of Spencer and Bourke Streets (and just across the street from Southern Cross Station) Mövenpick is an ace place to stay for those keen on exploring the city and beyond. Sports fans will be pleased to know it’s also 500 metres away from Marvel Stadium. Plus, the stylish hotel is home to a 24-hour gym, glistening pool, modern Asian-inspired restaurant Miss Mi, and perhaps the best thing of all: a daily complimentary chocolate hour. How sweet’s that? What are the

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

There’s an earthy brown and blue snake out my window. Its thick body gleams in the sunlight as it curves and slithers around the trees. I’m not, of course, talking about the kind you wouldn’t want to come face-to-face with in the bush, but Melbourne’s iconic Yarra River. It looks remarkable from this view – 30-something floors above ground. The whole city does, really. That’s because I’m staying at Grand Hyatt Melbourne, which boasts a prime CBD address on Collins Street and some of the best views of Melbourne I’ve seen. Down below, there’s the whimsical Forum and Fed Square. I spot the trademark dome of Flinders Street Station, and in the distance, I can see the MCG. And now, it’s time to hop into a fluffy white robe and drink up those views – alongside a glass of chilled bubbles. Why stay at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne? Grand Hyatt Melbourne is one of the city’s landmark hotels, offering elegance and five-star hospitality in the heart of Melbourne. As well as its grid-worthy views, one of the best things about this luxe spot is its stellar location. How good is it being close to the action when you’re on holidays – where you can lace up and immerse yourself in the energy and magic of the streets? With Grand Hyatt Melbourne being walking distance to excellent restaurants and bars, top-notch attractions, and easy access to trains and trams, you can do just that here. And in case the name didn’t give it away – it’s also a pretty luxe experience. Whether you’re visiting Melbourne

Porkfat

✍️ 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. Update: Swinging open its doors in 2022, Porkfat is one of Sydney’s best Thai restaurants. Chef-owner Narin 'Jack' Kulasai and Tanya Boon are as kind and warm as they come – in fact, the whole team is – and the food here is so damn delicious, even Nigella Lawson is a fan. There are always new specials to try, but we always have to order Porkfat’s larb. Featuring ground pork coated in pork fat, smoked chilli and roasted rice powder, with snake beans, cucumber, iceberg and fragrant herbs for freshness and crunch, it’s a flavour and texture bomb. ***** We’re about three mouthfuls into a brilliant dish of deep-fried barramundi with a mango salad – a tumble of sweet fruit matchsticks intertwined with fresh mint and coriander, lemongrass and crunchy cashews licked with nahm jim dressing sitting on top of crisp, succulent fillets of barramundi. I look up and see my dining companion with his eyes closed, hands at his temples, tiny droplets of sweat forming on his forehead. The truth is my nose has started to run like someone on a Codral commercial and the room is beginning to look hazy. It’s abundantly clear the chefs at Porkfat mean serious business, and I, unlike perhaps my date (who at this point are now onto their fourth glass of water) am absolutely here for it

Single O Surry Hills

✍️ 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. The vibe Purveyors of excellent specialty coffee and good times, Single O has been a pioneer of Sydney’s café scene since it opened with a bang in 2003. Found on a cool, industrial-style corner space on Reservoir Street in Surry Hills, this place pumps with both Sydneysiders and tourists from morning until it closes at 3pm. Sustainability has been at the heart of Single O since its inception, with the team committed to sourcing ethically and environmentally responsible beans. They also have a solar-powered roastery in Botany, co-created an innovative milk-on-tap system that swapped plastic milk bottles with 10L bladders – creating an 80 per cent reduction in plastic wares – and their current mission is to halve carbon emissions by 2026 and achieve Net Zero by 2030. How good’s that? The food Single O has an all-day menu, which is great news if you’ve had a big one and still feel like eggs and bacon at noon – just a note that the kitchen closes at 2.15pm. Expect jazzed-up café fare featuring Aussie ingredients and Asian flavours, like their take on eggs Benedict with smoked pork, yuzu hollandaise, cucumber, mint, coriander, pickled apple and chilli oil. Or try the crisp corn fritters, which come topped with romesco sauce, avo, guindilla and a coriander vinaigr

Newcastle Food Month

We’re big fans of Newcastle at Time Out. Located a little over two hours north of Sydney, the seaside city boasts pumping surf and pristine ocean pools – including the largest in the Southern Hemisphere – and a vibrant township, minus the traffic. The region is the birthplace of some seriously talented chefs (hello, Josh Niland and Brett Graham), and boasts a cracking food and wine scene. It’s also home to Newcastle Food Month – a month-long celebration of the best things in life: great food, booze and your people. The good news? Newcastle Food Month is returning for its fifth year, with the festival kicking off April 1. If it’s been a while between visits – or if you’re due for a weekend getaway – Newy this April is where it's at. This year’s festival will feature more than 80 local venues – including Time Out favourites Arno Deli, Humbug, Flotilla, Frenchie and Alfie’s Italian – spanning newcomers like old-school cocktail bar Roxanne and old faithfuls like on-the-water Scratchleys. More than 70 feature events will come to life throughout April, from fun-loving street parties to boozy long lunches, as well as 50 plate dates. Not sure what we’re on about? Plate date is where Newcastle’s cafés, restaurants and bars put their best foot forward, offering brekkie, lunch or dinner and a drink for $30. It’s a fab way to tick off the places on your hit list, and revisit the OGs, all while doing a food tour of Newcastle. And if you don't feel like cooking for the month (and doing th

Quest Orange

I’ve woken up with a smile on my face for a few reasons. For one, I’m here in Orange for Food Week – Australia’s longest-running regional food festival – and today’s my second-favourite day of the year: Forage. Picture this: 1,500 well-dressed, Country Road-type people traversing Orange’s picturesque vineyards, enjoying tasty snacks from the region’s best producers and sipping on delicious drops while slowly getting more and more tipsy. The second reason? I feel fresh and clear-headed, which I probably don’t deserve considering the dent my friends made at Hey Rosey and Hotel Canobolas the night before. And the third? I’m staying at Quest Orange, a modern accommodation offering on Kite Street. Because I’m right in town, I can walk to a nearby café for my morning oat cap without having to get in the car, find a park or – worse – get public transport (sorry, bus lovers). Plus, the sunlight streaming through the windows right now looks really pretty. See? Lots to be happy about. Why stay at Quest Orange? Quest Orange has 77 room options, ranging from studios to one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments – making it an ideal and affordable option whether you’re travelling solo for fun or work, on a friend’s trip, or away with the gang on a family holiday. It’s walking distance to the centre of town, so the only driving you’ll need to do is to the nearby wineries. Got a furry best friend? Quest also lets you bring your dog – just be sure to let them know when booking. I’m also a fan o

Stickybeak Festival

Keep Friday, April 4 and Saturday 5 free in your diary, as Stickybeak Festival – a two-day food, booze and music shindig spearheaded by the legends behind Archie Rose and P&V Wine – is once again returning for its fourth year of delicious fun. This year, the fest will be coming to life at The Goods Line in Ultimo, a five-minute walk from Central, from 5-10pm each night. Bring your pocket money and comfy pants, ’cos the line-up is bloody beaut, with food stalls by Firepop, Bessie’s, Flora, Kiln, Lankan Filling Station, Attenzione Food & Wine, TBC by Grape Garden, Takam, Gelato Messina and more. Drinks-wise, expect fun, fruity and refreshing tipples from Archie Rose, as well as PS40, Baptist Street Rec Club, The Waratah, Double Deuce Lounge, Little Cooler, Maybe Sammy and more, plus vino from P&V Wine + Liquor Merchants and cold beers from Grifter Brewing Co. Time Out Sydney’s lifestyle writer Winnie Stubbs popped her Stickybeak Festival cherry last year – and loved it, saying: “If your dream Sydney dinner features a Martini from an Inner City cocktail bar, starters from a wine den in Newtown, mains from a Redfern pasta palace and dessert from a Darlinghurst bakehouse, Stickybeak is a dream come true. It would be a logistical impossibility to hop between 20 venues in one night, but this glorious fest brings them together all in one place,” she added. Ain’t that the truth. Throughout the event, there’ll be DJs and live performances curated by FBi Radio for you to bop along to, a

Dry-Aged Steaks & Stories

Keen to take your Sunday barefoot barbie skills to the next level? Curious about dry-ageing? Want to learn how to cook meat perfectly from the best in the biz? If yes, then you're in luck. Two of Australia’s leading experts in quality meats and cooking them bang-on – butcher and entrepreneur Anthony Puharich of Vic’s Meats, and Chiswick and Aria chef-owner Matt Moran – are teaming up for a super special night next month at Moran’s Chophouse. Our knives (and tastebuds) are ready. Called Dry-Aged Steaks & Stories, the evening, happening on Wednesday, April 2, will feature an exclusive masterclass from the fellas on the art of dry-ageing, peppered with insights, stories and tips that are sure to take your steak skills from good to bloody delicious. Guests will also sit down to a four-course meal showcasing the techniques discussed in the masterclass. Think: Sonoma sourdough with beef tallow butter; Moran Family Farm dry-aged pork with cider jus; and a dry-aged O’Connor rib beef – both 30- and 100-day-aged, with Bordelaise sauce. Dessert will be an apple tarte tatin with crème Normande. From cut to cooking, seasoning to serving, Dry-Aged Steaks & Stories is sure to be a delicious and fun night for all the carnivore lovers out there. Dry-Aged Steaks & Stories costs $175 per person, which includes the masterclass by Matt Moran and Anthony Puharich, a cocktail on arrival and a four-course dinner, with wines available to purchase on the night. You can book your spot at Dry-Aged Steak

Re:Purpose dining experience at Avia

Chef Stefano Marano is passionate about sustainability, particularly when it comes to minimising food waste in the kitchen. This ethos comes to life at Avia, his charming 60-seat neighbourhood restaurant, which he co-owns with Jack Reid. Here, food scraps are repurposed into sauces, whole animals are used and waste is kept to a minimum. Now, he’s taking things one step further with Re:Purpose, a new monthly series where Avia’s team will collaborate with a top Sydney chef and restaurant to create a low-waste and delicious meal at the Darlinghurst diner. The chefs will take inspiration from food waste they currently see in their own kitchens and turn it into something special. View this post on Instagram A post shared by avriltreasure (@avriltreasure) “Think fun vibes, delicious food, juicy wines and a good cause at the base of all: sustainability and repurposing,” the team said in a statement on Instagram. The first Re:Purpose lunch is happening on Sunday, April 13 at Avia, featuring Korean-born Jun Hwang, the head chef of The White Horse. While the menu is still being finalised, we do know the teams will be working with local farms, bakers and suppliers to repurpose produce that would normally go to landfill. There’s no set menu, so you can choose and order what you want. Now, this is cool: Sydney-based creatives – including potters and ceramicists – are also getting in on the fun, turning glass and other material waste from Avia into crockery and

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I’m calling it: this no-frills Enmore Road joint serves some of Sydney’s best dumplings

If I could bring dumplings to that deserted, palm-fringed island everyone talks about, I would. Soft, juicy and savoury – and amped up with a dash of soy, black vinegar and chilli oil – they are pretty much the perfect meal. Raining outside? Dumplings. Sunday morning brunch with the fam? Dumplings. Got a near-death hangover? Dumplings. And I reckon you’re a fan of these little delights, too – our guide to Sydney’s best yum cha is consistently one of our highest-performing features. It’s good news, then, that Sydney is home to many incredible Chinese restaurants serving these hot and plump little parcels. I’m keen on the dumps at The Eight in Haymarket, and have a crush on the ones at Star Capital Seafood Restaurant in Chatswood (and so too does Nagi from RecipeTin Eats). Dan Hong and the team at the forever-pumping Mr Wong serve excellent, art-like dumplings, and you can always count on Shanghai Night, Palace Chinese Restaurant and Emperor's Garden to deliver. I’m not gonna say which one takes the top position (I’d rather not get eaten alive in the comments), but I will say this: if you haven’t been to Enmore Road’s Chinese Dumpling Master, I really recommend you do. Photograph: Avril Treasure for Time Out Sydney If the vines on the roof and dangling grapes don’t give it away, this brightly lit, no-frills shop has a sibling in Haymarket: Chinese Noodle House (and not, confusingly, Chinese Noodle Restaurant – though some say they were the first to put up grapes on the ceilin

This stunning new multi-venue dining pavilion is opening soon in Sydney's south

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Slow-cooked onion dolmas stuffed with rice and minced beef, flavoured with cinnamon, currants and pine nuts and served with garlic-spiked yoghurt. Succulent charred chicken sitting on a bed of fruity harissa with pickled peppers and parsley oil. Fresh and vibrant fattoush with crisp lavosh, crunchy radish and a zesty, lemony dressing. These are just some of the dishes on the menu at Mezepotamia, a chic new Turkish and Middle Eastern mezze restaurant, now open in Redfern. Photograph: Supplied/Mezepotamia If you think the name sounds familiar, that’s because Mezepotamia originally opened in 2021 in Leichhardt, but has found its new home in Redbird’s former (and very chic) digs. The white stone flooring and exposed brick walls remain, now complemented with traditional artwork and earthy furnishings. “We wanted to create a space that celebrates the warmth and generosity of Middle Eastern dining,” says Enes Yakan, who co-owns Mezepotamia alongside partner Jessica Paatiño. Photograph: Supplied/Mezepotamia “Mezepotamia isn’t just about food, it’s about the experience of coming together, sharing and enjoying the moment,” Yakan adds. The menu takes inspiration from the flavours of Turkey and the broader Middle East, with head chef Burak bringing three decades of experience – spanning Turkish, Greek and Italian cuisines – to the table. Other menu highlights include octopus with butter beans, lemon, coriander and fresh chilli; twice-cooked chat potatoes with feta cream and ras el ha

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The other week, I went foraging for mushrooms. No, not for those kinds of ones. And no, definitely not those kinds of ones either (though I am partial to beef Wellington). In the morning, I woke bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, armed with the kind of enthusiasm usually reserved for the sound of a primary school bell and a day spent away from my desk (sorry, job). That’s because I was heading to the fresh-air-filled Blue Mountains. As not only is it autumn – it’s also mushroom szn. It took us around an hour and a half to reach our destination: a pine forest. That’s where we met Diego Bonetto – a lifelong forager, wild food advocate and mushroom enthusiast who runs workshops on foraging. Over the next few hours, we ventured deep into the forest, collecting not only pine mushrooms – or saffron milk caps – but Diego’s pearls of wisdom, like tiny droplets of rain after a dry patch. I experienced what is known as ‘mushroom fever’ – and yes, it’s a real thing. I think I even became a little mushroom-obsessed. RELATED READ: This magical farm, cellar door and apple orchard is a must-visit in the Blue Mountains. There were many brilliant moments during our day – and if you’re keen to know more, I’d recommend booking an experience with Diego yourself. But for now, here are three things that shocked me the most. View this post on Instagram A post shared by avriltreasure (@avriltreasure) Mushrooms are bloody incredible I know you probably know this already. A

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Now here's some mouth-watering news meat lovers will be happy to sink their teeth into: six Melbourne restaurants have just ranked in an epic round-up of the world's finest dining destinations for steak in 2025. We already knew our carnivorous game is strong in this town, from our much-loved barbecue joints – both American and Korean – to our fabulous steakhouses, but it's still wonderful to be recognised on a global scale. London-based media company Upper Cut Media House has just released its esteemed list of the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants for 2025, and not only did six of our restaurants make the top 101, but one even made the top 20. The top Aussie gong actually goes to Sydney, with Neil Perry’s Double Bay fine diner Margaret voted the second best steak restaurant in the world for 2025 – and the best in Australia. But Melbourne wasn't far behind, with Armadale's Victor Churchill ranking 18th place. The judges praised the restaurant for continuing "to blur the lines between artisanal butchery and high-end gastronomy – with breathtaking precision and undeniable flair". "The dry-ageing programme, now even more developed," the verdict continues, "lends depth and complexity to each bite – every steak a moment of balance between smoke, salt and buttery tenderness." Steer Dining Room in South Yarra was voted the 37th best steak restaurant in the world, and second best in Melbourne (ninth best in the country). Steer was commended for its selection of premium steaks, w

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