Grace Mackenzie

The fit-out in the 16-seat Rushcutters Bay space leaves the golden-fried serves to star – it’s the only thing on the menu. But it comes with plenty of sides, and there’s a size for different appetites and budgets. Plus, an off-menu eggplant number.

The new Sydney restaurant from the group behind Apollonia and Bondi’s Promenade, just opened in the $60-million refresh of the Sofitel Wentworth. Plus, a bar next door with live jazz and a Martini trolley.

The wine-store-meets-bar is loved in Newtown and Paddington, but Mike Bennie and Louise Dowling are crossing the bridge (and bringing their bottles) to a pop-up Euro-style spot at a Sydney Metro station.

From oat milk to micro-roasteries, Sydney’s coffee culture is evolving fast. An inner west barista explains.

Following yesterday’s allegations of inadequate support of sexual assault victims, the ABC reports that uncensored video showing public urination and sex in a lift was shown to “hundreds” of staff at awards event The Merivales.

We’re welcoming Regina La Pizzeria from the Lumi team, Island Radio and Baptist St Rec Club from the Apollonia crew, the 200-seat Greek restaurant Olympus and plenty more.

The national broadcaster reports allegations of drug use, staff not being “allowed to say no” to intoxicated customers, and female guests being put in potentially unsafe environments.

The new pair from the Bar Copains team, a loved pasta bar for the inner west, a mega venue from the Shell House team, and names for the two Surry Hills freshies from the Lana crew.

The glitzy new chapel comes from wedding photographer Dane Tucker (The Salty Shutter) and celebrant Adam Seeney (Married by Adam), and it’s been styled to “high heaven” with a Vegas-meets-Luhrmann vibe. Plus, shots of gin for all.

On Wednesday August 21, 2024, the Sydney Morning Herald published explosive claims of sexual misconduct at Swillhouse. There’s been swift, industry-wide fallout since, including the cancellation of the group’s debut wine festival Swillfest.