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Ukrainian eatery to bring chicken Kyiv, green borscht and dumplings of every variety to Broadway
The next restaurant in the Plate it Forward family, Kyiv Social, is set to open in September, supporting Ukrainians in Sydney displaced by the war.
- Scott Bolles
How Sydney fell in love with hotel bars: 10 of the best to try
Sydney already has world-class restaurants, bars and cafes. And at last, it has hotel bars to match.
- Amy Cooper
Former Boathouse site at Palm Beach to reopen as coastal cafe, as Terrigal mega-venue set for $5m makeover
The mystery buyers who have snapped up two landmark waterfront locations have been revealed, including their ambitious plans for new coastal spots Barrenjoey Boatshed and Terrigal Pavilion.
- Scott Bolles
High-profile Potts Point wine bar closes only three weeks after opening
EP Wine, a reboot of Enoteca Ponti on Macleay Street from the experienced team at the successful Bistro Rex, has lasted less than a month.
- Scott Bolles
Gin of choice for hatted Sydney restaurants opens ‘Willy Wonka’ bar to public in Marrickville
Try every one of Ester’s gins (including a new release) at their first Sydney venue.
- Bianca Hrovat
North Sydney dining scene set for reboot with arrival of 120-seater from the team behind Loulou Bistro and Charles Grand Brasserie
Will the incoming metro line liven up after-work dinner and drinks?
- Bianca Hrovat
Browse records during dinner at this inner-west institution turned old-school dive bar
Dulwich Hill’s Lazy Thinking has transformed the former The Sausage Factory site into a music store and restaurant in one.
- Bianca Hrovat
Greek venue Topikos to close as pub operators behind The Orient Hotel move into Bondi
With the closure of several upmarket venues, will casual and cruisy spots prove more popular in the beachside suburb?
- Scott Bolles
Fun, fast, furious and ‘a little chaotic’: Merivale to bring the Jimmy’s Falafel pita party to Oxford St
The popular Middle Eastern eatery from Merivale will open a couple of doors down from sister restaurant Fred’s on a Paddington strip now on a major upward trajectory.
- Scott Bolles
Modern tropical vibes, Hawaiian flavours and fun cocktails flow at this new Surry Hills bar
Join the tropical party with Kiwi Daiquiris, pineapple-driven dishes and a Mai Tai rum baba when Tucano’s opens on Goulburn Street.
- Scott Bolles