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Sydney’s ‘oldest wine bar’ unveils fancy new look (including one vital detail that’s easy to miss)

The Market Street venue has undergone a makeover, while serving up house-made pappardelle and prawn and Balmain bug risotto.

  • Scott Bolles
Self Raised Snack Shoppe in Bexley North.

You can now get Sydney’s most in-demand baked goods from this walk-up window

From pizza by the slice to raspberry pistachio donuts, this is what you can expect from Snack Shoppe’s new menu of house-baked pastries and sandwiches.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Josh Raine is looking to open an accessible “pub-style” eatery alongside a “relaxed fine diner”.

Top Tetsuya’s chef joins wave of high-profile kitchen departures – but can he fly solo?

Josh Raine is one of a handful of chefs hoping to open their own venue despite tough market conditions.

  • Scott Bolles
The landlocked Brookvale Surf Club is one of four new venues to open in Brookvale over the past six months.

Watch out Marrickville, there’s an unlikely new craft beer hotspot sipping at your heels

Brookvale has flourished over the past six months, with new bars, distilleries and breweries. Plus, where to go on a self-guided weekend bar crawl.

  • Bianca Hrovat

High-profile trailblazing Eveleigh bar has served its last cocktail

UK waste warrior Matt Whiley has poured his last meat-dust martini at the former World’s 50 Best Bar, but a new venture is already on the horizon.

  • Scott Bolles
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Oporto’s famous Bondi Burger.

Oporto plans comeback after Newtown franchise flies the coop, owing more than $750k

Documents reveal the popular late-night haunt failed to pay employees’ superannuation, suppliers’ invoices and more.

  • Bianca Hrovat

Dinner at Pellegrino 2000? We called it. So which Sydney hotspot might Taylor hit up next?

We predict where Taylor Swift could (and should) eat while she’s in town this Cruel Summer. Are you ready for it?

  • Callan Boys and Annabel Smith
Owners Nicole Galloway and Peter Lew with newborn baby Louie.

Potts Point favourite Fei Jai takes new-wave Cantonese cooking to Rose Bay

Restaurateurs Peter Lew and Nicole Galloway have opened their new 40-seat eatery next to Bitton on Plumer Road.

  • Scott Bolles
Owner Alex Elliot-Howery will be closing her beloved cafe Cornersmith in Annandale.

‘Hospitality is a bit broken’: Beloved Sydney cafe Cornersmith is closing

Cost pressures and lower spending by customers are forcing the much-loved Annandale community and sustainability-focused cafe to close its doors permanently this month.

  • Dani Valent
The Joey

Former Boathouse site at Palm Beach reopens as upmarket diner The Joey after $7m rebuild

The old boat shed deliberately swaps beachy vibes for a sleek, grown-up design, serving lobster frites and king crab with chilli and garlic.

  • Scott Bolles