Salty Celebrations: Shaking Things Up With all things Umami This Lunar New Year
DINING Discover the symbolism of salt at Lunar New Year and how Asian kitchens build deep umami without a finishing sprinkle. From soy sauce and fish sauce to miso and rice vinegar, explore layered flavour, fermentation and Tet traditions.
What's On - Events & Specials
Middle Eastern $$$$$
Taste the Middle East Today
Zaffi Sydney, Sydney CBD
At Zaffi by Day in Sydney CBD, our daytime experience delivers fast, flavour-driven Lebanese and Middle Eastern inspired lunch options designed for the city’s pace. Enjoy value-packed express or bu...
Modern Australian $$$$$
Apéritif Hour for Workday Wind-Down
Door Knock, Sydney CBD
Unwind after work at Apéro Hour at Door Knock, a European-style apéritif hour with good drinks, bar snacks and relaxed conversation. Available Monday–Friday from 4–6pm, highlights include Veuve Cli...
Asian $$$$$
Hidden Flavors, Bold Cocktails at Uncle Ming’s
Uncle Ming's Bar, Sydney CBD
Step into Uncle Ming’s Bar, Sydney CBD’s hidden gem, where our kitchen serves modern Asian bites alongside expertly crafted cocktails. From dumplings and bao to shareable snacks, every dish is desi...
Mexican $$$$$
Celebrate World Margarita Day
Chico's Mexican Bar and Grill, Kirribilli
Celebrate World Margarita Day this Sunday at Chico’s. Classic, Tommy’s, frozen — salty, spicy, or straight up. $10 | 12pm - 8pm....
Italian $$$$$
OLD SCHOOL ITALIAN NIGHT
Figo Restaurant & Bar, Rushcutters Bay
One Special Night Only 89pp We are excited to invited you to a very special evening celebrating the heart and soul of Old School Italian Cuisine. The kind of food that brings people together, tell...
Fusion $$$$$
Taste the Art of Sushi
Zen Zen Sushi, Surry Hills
We’re a vibrant Japanese sushi restaurant nestled in Surry Hills, Sydney, serving fresh sashimi, hand rolls, premium sushi rolls and a wide array of Japanese favourites prepared with quality ingred...
Japanese $$$$$
Tempura, Nigiri & Bento Boxes Await
Sushi Tengoku, Kensington
Dive into fresh, flavour-packed Japanese cuisine at Sushi Tengoku in Kensington. Our menu features a tempting range of sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri and hearty Japanese favourites like tempura and b...
Cafe $$$$$ Open Now
Our All-Day Breakfast & Lunch Delights
Nooks Place, Randwick
Enjoy our all-day breakfast and lunch at Nooks Place. Our menu features classics like smashed avo, chorizo wraps, smoked salmon bagels, waffles, seasonal salads, burgers and freshly baked pastries....
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Modern Australian $$$$$
The Fairmont Restaurant
Sydney CBD
Located on York Street in Sydney, Fairmont Restaurant offers a polished lunch destination in the heart of the CBD, located within the historic Occidental Hotel. Ideal for client meetings, long powe...
Modern Australian $$$$$
The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House
Sydney CBD
Dining at Strangers’ Restaurant, on Macquarie Street in the heart of Sydney, takes diners on a fascinating journey through history, tracing the evolution of dining practices and food trends, along ...
Japanese $$$$$
Yama
Sydney CBD
Tucked neatly on the second floor at the northern end of the Queen Victoria Building, Yama on George Street in Sydney’s CBD, is where you can enjoy delicious Japanese food, an extensive range of te...
Asian $$$$$
Hustlers. Syd
Sydney CBD
Situated on York Street in the Sydney CBD, Hustlers. Syd offers a bold, underground dining experience with a modern take on Asian cuisine. Descend below street level and step into a moody, energeti...
Cafe $$$$$ Open Now
Dutch Smuggler Coffee Metro Martin Place
East Sydney
Located on Elizabeth Street in Sydney’s CBD, Dutch Smuggler Coffee is a specialty coffee roastery and café bringing creativity and bold flavour to the city’s bustling heart. Known for its expertly ...
Italian $$$$$
Margot Osteria
Sydney CBD
With a custom-built open Basque grill at the heart of the kitchen, Margot Osteria on Barrack Street in the middle of Sydney’s CBD offers a modern twist on classic grilling techniques, delivering an...
Japanese $$$$$
Toko
Sydney CBD
Toko restaurant, located on George Street in Sydney’s CBD, offers contemporary Japanese dining in a sleek, dimly lit setting featuring both a sushi bar and robata grill counter. Since relocating fr...
Indonesian $$$$$
Aroma of Indonesia
Sydney CBD
Situated on Clarence Street in Sydney’s CBD, Aroma of Indonesia brings the vibrant spirit and soulful flavours of the archipelago to the city. This warm and inviting restaurant celebrates tradition...
Kitchens
The Mediterranean Pantry: Why Preserved Lemons, Chillies, Anchovies & Capers Belong in an Aussie Summer
Stock your kitchen with the bright, salty magic of the Mediterranean. From preserved lemons and pickled chillies to anchovies and capers, discover why preserving suits Aussie Summers and how to sta...
10 Ingredients That Built the Modern Mediterranean Kitchen
Discover the 10 pantry staples shaping today’s Mediterranean cooking - olive oil, garlic, lemons, tomatoes, chickpeas, yoghurt, herbs, feta, olives and grains - plus how they bring sunshine, balanc...
Lemons, Olives & Anchovies: The Holy Trinity of Modern Mediterranean Cooking
Discover why lemons, olives and anchovies are the holy trinity of modern Mediterranean cooking. See how Chefs lean on citrus, briny olives, tinned fish and punchy condiments to create bright, layer...
The Perfect Spritz Hour Snacks: Gilda Skewers, White Anchovies, Olives & Salumi
Set the mood for aperitivo with the ultimate Spritz-hour snacks: punchy Gilda skewers, marinated white anchovies, briny olives, toasted almonds and paper-thin salumi. Easy, salty bites to spark you...
