Paddington restaurant’s viral closure sparks debate about big venue dominance of Sydney food

Zafferano Trattoria is closing down

Sicilian restaurant Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea in Paddington has gone viral this week, after posting a reel to their Instagram announcing their closure. In the candid video, owner Isobel Galloway, who runs the restaurant with her partner, Sicilian-born chef Simone Crivello, opened up to her followers about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on their restaurant. … Read more

Best Indigenous experiences: our guide to NAIDOC Week 2025

NAIDOC week Sydney

The 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week kicks off this Sunday, July 6, with celebrations taking place across the city. We’ve created a comprehensive guide to help you plan your week, including details on the most popular NAIDOC Week events and some exciting newcomers and performance debuts. From fireworks to art fairs, there are plenty of … Read more

Vivid Sydney 2026 dates announced โ€“ and why 2025 was the biggest yet

Vivid Sydney 2025

The bulbs have barely cooled on this year’s festival, but we’re already looking ahead to the next year’s Vivid celebrations. As dates for the 2026 festival have been announce, we’ve taken a look back at this year’s festival which was bigger and brighter than ever.

Dry July 2025: 13 Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktails to Try in Sydney

non-alcoholic cocktails

Who says non-alcoholic drinks have to be boring? These venues are offering an exciting mix of funky ingredients to help you breeze through Dry July. With Dry July just around the corner, you might be swapping your usual Friday-night spicy marg or favourite glass of chardonnay for something a little more virtuous. But virtuous doesn’t … Read more

Bar Conteโ€™s sleek new CBD spin-off has arrived and we went to check it out

Conte in Sydney CBD

If there’s one thing Bar Conte is known for, it’s unwavering Italian authenticity. The small neighbourhood venue sits on the corner of Riley Street and Foveaux Street in Surry Hills, proudly holding the title of the world’s first dedicated Negroni bar and Italian restaurant. Loved by locals, whether as a date spot, a place to … Read more