If there’s any cultural food and wine festival that has grown at such an impressive rate over the past few years, it’s Bastille Festival. Last year’s massive surge of Francophiles down at Circular Quay was proof, pushing this yearly event from a small collection of fromage stalls and bakeries in front of Customs House to … Read more
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
You certainly won’t be left without variety at the second annual Sydney Spirits Festival, which returns to the Overseas Passenger Terminal after a successful sold-out debut in 2024. The taste for a large-scale local spirits festival is obviously there, and organisers have done plenty to ensure this showcase of Australia’s robust spirits industry is as … Read more
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 the world’s most picturesque gastropubs, glass-fronted with dreamy, panoramic views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, will now trade continuously throughout the … Read more
If you’re after a perfect date night in Sydney then you’ll need to be across the most romantic restaurants Sydney has to offer. From casual charmers to fine dining powerhouses, Sydney has got plenty on the plate for anyone tasked with planning the next date. If you’re looking for a romantic restaurant in Sydney, take … Read more
Samsung has taken over a fleet of super yachts on Sydney Harbour so they can offer commuters free rides, coffee and pastries all week as a clever promotion for the new Galaxy S25 series phones. Officially dubbed Samsung’s Galaxy Go fleet, the superyachts will be scurrying across the harbour for the next four days, from … Read more
Want to finally tick “dinner at Quay” off your dining bucketlist? You’re looking at at least $385 just for the eight-course menu. Even more if you want to grab drinks on top of that. An experience at Quay doesn’t come cheap. Peter Gilmore’s inimitable fine dining institution has been Sydney’s most highly sought experience for … Read more
The Museum of Contemporary Art has finally moved away from its rooftop cocktail bar and elevated its dining scene with the opening of Canvas, the latest conceptual venue from newly formed hospitality collective, The Big Group. Evolving dining concepts have been done before, but never has Sydney seen something like this. Keen gourmands may remember … Read more
Sydney is getting a new fine dining restaurant atop the Museum of Contemporary Art, replacing the long-loved MCA Cafe while keeping those pristine harbour views. For years, the rooftop MCA Cafe has made up for its by-the-numbers grab-and-go food with a delectable perspective of Sydney Harbour, its widescreen vista taking in the Sydney Harbour Bridge … Read more
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
