Sydney
- Review
- Penrith
Y’all are welcome to join the smoky, charry action at this Texas-inspired brisket joint
The co-owners of Brisket Boys travelled to the US to try every style of American-style barbecue. Now they’ve brought melty slow-cooked meats to Penrith.
- Lenny Ann Low
Sydney dining scene hit with its biggest closure yet
Cirrus Dining co-owners Brent Savage and Nick Hildebrandt of the Bentley Restaurant Group have announced the waterfront venue will have its final service on September 1.
- Scott Bolles
French chef with Michelin star cred opens Georgie, a smart all-day CBD wine bar
The 60-seat Georgie mixes marble, velvet and touches of gold on the ground floor of the Mantra 2 hotel.
- Scott Bolles
- Review
- North Sydney
The new metro will take you to North Sydney in a flash. First stop, this fancy 260-seat diner
Large, light-filled Soluna is the flagship venue at the new precinct, joining cosy bakery cafe Sol Bread & Wine, boutique food store Una, and slinky modern Japanese spot Genzo.
- Terry Durack
- Review
- Mensho Sydney
Is the ramen at this popular global chain worth waiting over an hour in line for?
Mensho Tokyo has outposts in the US, Thailand, India, China and Melbourne. Now it’s Sydney’s turn to experience the deep, long flavour of ramen master Tomoharu Shono’s unusual noodle dishes.
- Callan Boys
This banh mi-pho hybrid is inspired by The Bear’s Chicago beef sandwich
Is this juicy, limited-edition sanger a smart union or a flawed creation? Sandwich watch hands down its verdict.
- Sarah Norris
- Review
- Monopole
This two-hatted wine bar has had a French makeover – but does it have that je ne sais quoi?
Remember the days of silver service, candlelight and duck a l’orange? Well, they’re back, and we’re here for it.
- Terry Durack
- Review
- Ettalong Beach
Can’t get into Firedoor? Drive to this more affordable fire-driven Central Coast gem
Osteria il Coccia exclusively uses fire and coals, but unlike Firedoor, it happily accepts walk-ins and a $49 pork cutlet is big enough to share.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Marrickville
‘There’s no restaurant quite like it’: Is that a good thing at this ex-Rockpool chef’s new steakhouse?
A mix of local grittiness, fine-dining refinement and sizzle, Corey Costelloe’s 20 Chapel is hard to categorise, easy to like, and feels right for its time.
- Terry Durack
George Calombaris’ Sydney expansion plans fall over after only five months
The celebrity chef will step aside as a new operator takes the reins at Alpha while Peter Conistis opens his mammoth waterfront venture at Brighton-le-Sands.
- Scott Bolles