Sydney’s ugliest burgers (because the best burgers are always ugly)

A large burger, topped with bacon, cheese, fries, and sauce, sits on a wooden board against a tiled background

While beauty is most certainly in the eye of the beholder, we have to admit that the best burgers are objectively quite ugly. But “ugly” isn’t necessarily a pejorative. Especially when it comes to food. While perfectly formed patties, just the right amount of salad, and glossy brioche buns are nice to look at, sometimes … Read more

Sydney’s iconic Hornby Lighthouse revealed after massive restoration project

Hornby Lighthouse in Sydney

Sydney’s most picturesque lighthouse now shines brighter following an extensive 12-month major restoration by Port Authority of NSW. Hornby Lighthouse has long been an icon of South Head, signalling the unmatched beauty of Watsons Bay and serving as an important part of Sydney’s working maritime heritage. The structure has been standing tall since 1858, sticking … Read more

Bayswater Road set for massive shake-up as Kings Cross springs to life

Patrons at Piccolo Bar in Kings Cross.

Andrew Beecher and Maurice Terzini are two of Sydney’s most ambitious restaurateurs, having spent years elevating Sydney with world-class restaurants and bars.  The two haven’t teamed up, but separately both are betting big on the next phase of Sydney’s nightlife. And what they have planned will completely pull Kings Cross into a new era with … Read more

Japanese culture takes centre stage at 3rd annual Sake Festival

Sake Festival in coming to Sydney's Carriageworks in September

Sake it to me, Sydney. The signature drink of Japanese hospitality has given rise to the third annual Sake Festival, which takes over Carriageworks for two delicious days at the end of September. Sydney is packed with wine festivals year-round, but now we finally have two days dedicated entirely to Japanese sake. The unique beverage, … Read more

The Big Design Market is bringing over 200 indie brands to Carriageworks

The Big Design Market is coming to Carriageworks

Over 200 independent brands will come together at Carriageworks for the return of the three-day Big Design Market. The yearly shopping event, popping up towards the end of September, has now become one of the most anticipated of the year with a fresh lineup of boutique homewares, art prints, ceramics, locally-made fashion, jewellery and just … Read more

Opera Bar is throwing a 10-day rosรฉ wine festival by the harbour

Opera Bar is bringing back its popular Rose All Day festival

Sydney’s famously picturesque Opera Bar is bringing back its popular 10-day wine festival with Rosรฉ All Day. All things rosรฉ (including its icey cousin, frosรฉ) will take over the popular harbourside bar, which sits in the shadows of the Sydney Opera House and has long been an emblem of Sydney’s peerless beauty. Each year, Opera … Read more

Cargo is celebrating its 24th birthday with a huge two-day party

Cargo Bar nightclub in Sydney

King Street Wharf’s nightlife mecca, Cargo, is turning 24 this weekend and celebrating with an epic two-day party. For over two decades, Cargo Bar has been one of the prime spots for late-night dancing backed by the picturesque Darling Harbour. Some of Sydney’s top DJs have come through to help the multi-floor venue turn into … Read more

Sydney Metro’s first day attracts 40,000 passengers in just 5 hours

The Sydney Metro has been a success, drawing 40,000 people in 5 hours.

Sydney’s new Metro line attracted an estimated 40,000 passengers by 10am on its first day of operation. Monday, August 19 was a historic day in Sydney with the long-awaited opening of the Sydney Metro line between Sydenham and Chatswood, completing a line that features 118 services and runs for 51.5km The paradigm-shifting project, ten years … Read more

The Weeknd announces two shows in Sydney

The Weeknd has announced two huge performances for Sydney

The Weeknd has announced two stadium shows in Sydney for this October, making good on the megastar’s promise to “return to Australia” after he was forced to reschedule the dates from last year. “The Hills” singer is approaching the end of his blockbuster After Hours Til Dawn tour, which has seen him performing critically acclaimed … Read more

These impressive artworks are redefining Sydney’s new Metro stations

Sydney Metro Art's Sundial at Victoria Cross Station

With Sydney’s long-awaited Metro line between Sydenham and Chatswood now open, daily commuters and tourists are in for a treat for the dynamic Sydney Metro Art program. Metro stations in creative destinations like New York City and Stockholm have long doubled as canvases for incredible public art projects, envigorating the daily commute and injecting a … Read more