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.

Vivid Sydney 2026 dates announced – 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.

Bar Conte’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

A dozen of my best winter school holiday life-saving activities

Winter school holiday activities

It doesn’t matter what age your kids are, every Sydney-based parent I know absolutely dreads the school holidays, especially winter! But hold on to your beanies – I’ve found a ripping dozen winter school holiday activities that will save your sanity.