Food & Drink
Review: Pasta perfection – Paola Toppi’s return to the dining scene with mains at under $30
The economics of running a Sydney restaurant have seen many top diners fall. Paola Toppi of Machiavelli fame has downsized - and made a comeback with a Potts Point pasta paradise.
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Preview: Can the musical Hair still speak to us in 2026? We’re about to find out
Nearly six decades after it first burst onto Broadway in 1968, and 57 years after it shocked Sydney audiences with its Australian premiere, the rock musical Hair is returning to the Harbour City. The Grammy and Tony Award-winning “tribal love-rock musical” arrives at the Theatre Royal with a powerful question hanging over it: can a ...
The best art exhibitions and events happening in Sydney this winter
It's winter in Sydney, and suddenly that beach day out is looking a little less appealing. Luckily for us, a new wave of art exhibitions, studio openings and art fairs are popping up to keep us entertained during the chillier months.
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The best restaurants for a long Easter Sunday lunch
From fresh seafood and autumnal roasts to a Chinese banquet for the family to share, these are 14 of the best restaurants to book.
Is Hay Street Market worth it? At $7 a prawn, it may be hard to stomach
We’re sitting at Little Midden in Hay Street Market, Sydney’s new foodie market in the middle of Paddy’s Market in Chinatown. Beside us, a Malaysian lady and her Australian partner…
Sydney Hay St Market: the ultimate guide
Hay St Market, the brand-new food hub at the historic Paddy’s Markets, opens today. This expansion has been in the works for three years now, with Sydneysiders pleased to see…
The best Easter high tea to sink your teeth into in Sydney
A themed Easter high tea brings a touch of elegance and imagination to your dining experiences in Sydney. High tea never goes out of style, whether you keep it traditional…
Another blow to NIMBYs as The Squire’s Landing gets 24-hour licence
The NSW Government’s honourable attempt to make Sydney a genuine 24/7 city just had a major win as Squire’s Landing in The Rocks begins trading ’round the clock. One of…
Messina’s 1-kilogram cheesecake Easter egg is what long weekends are made for
The ever-creative team at Gelato Messina first came up with the idea of a 1-kilogram Messina Easter egg last year. Serving six, the enormous Easter chocolate treat was a beautiful…
I went to Lakemba Nights for the first time – this is what I thought
Venturing out to the south west Sydney suburb, here’s what I thought of my first visit to the Lakemba Nights Ramadan market. Like many Brits, I’ve found myself sucked into…
Disney’s Snow White inspires The Grounds of Alexandria’s latest immersive experience
Live action remakes have been all the rage for the past few years and Disney’s latest classic of choice is Snow White. The press coverage has been uncharacteristically quiet, with…
