Bottomless chocolate mousse and caviar cheeseburgers: meet Sydney’s new Parisian pop-up

steak frites in French

Weekly specials are back on the cards for Sydney as cost of living pressures continue to mount a war on our wallets. We’ve already seen “luxe-for-less” specials like the lobster-and-Champagne ($55) beauty over at Felons Manly, now Walsh Bay has a new bistro offering a good balance between premium dishes and manageable prices. Yes, there’s … Read more

Sydney’s iconic Cruise Bar reveals major changes just in time for Vivid

The new-look Cruise Bar in Sydney

The Overseas Passenger Terminal precinct has already been buzzing with news of The Squire’s Landing being granted a coveted 24-hour license, now there’s another reason to celebrate as Circular Quay’s symbolic Cruise Bar & Restaurant eyes a reopening date in early May. The long-standing harbour venue, located almost directly across the water from Sydney Opera … Read more

Sydney Comedy Festival 2025 Lineup, Best of The Fest Dates & Tickets

A woman in a tunnel

An army of funny people are rearing up to flood through Sydney’s streets, switching daily stresses for belly laughs as local and visitors prepare for weeks of non-stop hilarity. That’s the idea behind the 20th annual Sydney Comedy Festival, celebrating its milestone with an abundance of creativity, from stand-up shows atop Sydney Harbour Bridge to … Read more

Gretel Packer and her money bags have saved the historic Metro-Minerva Theatre

The Metro-Minerva Theatre has been saved

Although Australian billionaire Gretel Packer, daughter of media mogul Kerry Packer, recently stepped down from her role as board member for Sydney Theatre Company, the long-time patron of the arts is clearly not done supporting stage. Following last year’s surprise purchase of an art-deco post office in Edgecliff, she has posted up $25.85 million to … Read more

The world’s most ambitious chocolate shop is popping up in Martin Place

A chocolate sculpture

Famous French-Swiss pastry chef Amaury Guichon is set to take over Sydney for the 6th annual American Express delicious. Month Out, which takes place between April 30 and June 1 with a stacked series of food and drink events painted across the city. With the food festival occurring concurrently in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and for … Read more

The legend lives on: 60-year-old The Malaya reopens at Grosvenor Place

Mud crab at The Malaya

Sydney’s long-standing dining institutions are scattered all across the city, from Sean’s in Bondi to Darlinghurst’s beloved German gem, Una’s. Time has been good to these celebrated kitchens, anchoring the Harbour City’s increasingly dynamic spread of food and drink with chiseled consistency. The Malaya opened on George Street in 1963 and for over six decades … Read more

Sydney Royal Easter Show 2025: Dates, Tickets & Highlights

crowds gather at the Sydney Easter show

Australia’s largest and most exciting annual ticketed event for families, the Sydney Royal Easter Show, returns to Sydney Showground from Friday, April 11 to Tuesday, April 22. Since it first began in 1823, the Sydney Royal Easter Show has been used as a form of edutainment for people of all ages, finding purpose by highlighting … Read more