Nishika Sharma

One of Sydney’s oldest hotels has undergone a lavish refurbishment — so the next time you head over to The Strand Hotel, it’ll look a little different. Following a revamp in September, the heritage pub now boasts a brand-new look and a refreshed menu. At the helm of its revival is culinary talent Clayton Wells — Automata’s previous Head Chef and co-owner and now PUBLIC Group’s Creative Culinary Director, with Leigh McDivitt on Head Chef duties. The ground floor, now know as the Strand Bistrothèq…

Tucked away on Wilson Street, Marani Deli is a delightful new joint is to buy delicious products and connect with your local neighbours.

Following the closure of its original location in October of 2023, SOUL Dining has finally reopened in a new site with its familiar elegant charm. You’ll now find the brainchild of Daero Lee and Illa Kim serving up its sophisticated Korean eats on Carrington Street in the heart of the CBD. Previously residing in Surry Hills, the original eatery opened in 2018 to serve modern Korean cuisine, fostering plenty of adoring fans while opening a series of sibling restaurants in Bar SOUL and SOUL Deli.…

Ever wondered what happened to the Yogurtberrys and froyo joints of the world? So did we. Fortunately for those who partake, frozen yoghurt has once again entered the chat and is now cooler than ever with the arrival of this newly opened frozen yoghurt store (and its competitive counterpart, Yo-Chi). It’s called Freo and it’s bringing to an array of entirely gluten-free froyo and gelato to CBD-goers with top hospo talent at the forefront of its process. LuMi Dining and Lode Pies & Pastries’ chef…

One of Sydney’s most memorable desserts is making a comeback — but only temporarily. The coveted Snow Egg, the brainchild of Quay Restaurant’s Executive Chef Peter Gilmore, is set to star on the venue’s temporary experience menu with the help of American Express. The acclaimed Snow Egg has not appeared on the menu since 2018 and was previously a crowd favourite. Its ten-year-long residence on Quay’s dessert selection solidified the dish as a restaurant staple, and the dessert even starred on an…

It’s official — Curtis Stone is bringing a slice of L.A. to Sydney with a sweet one-day pop-up of The Pie Room by Gwen. The acclaimed celebrity chef has teamed up with Cadbury Australia on a new vanilla key lime pie block, and will be hosting a day-long dessert-centred event to celebrate. Setting up in Alexandria’s MECCA Cafe, the pop-up will offer free samples of the decadent new creation on Friday, May 24. Head in from 1pm to snap up your freebie, as well as a chance not only to try The Pie Ro…

Get shucking — The Hook, a brand-new oyster bar and cocktail joint, is taking over Izgara and Harajuku Gyoza’s old digs in Kings Cross. This new, 80s-leaning venture from Dave and Amy Spanton — the crew behind Piccolo Bar and Vermuteria — hopes to reinvigorate the former excitement surrounding the world of oysters that its predecessor, Bayswater Brasserie, was known for. Opening its doors on Thursday, May 23, the sleek newcomer to Bayswater Road has seen the hospitality greats turn their attenti…

Michelin-starred meals, First Nations flavours and flame-filled cooking demos are just the start of this year's Vivid Food line-up.

Norwest locals: if you haven’t already started counting down the days until the arrival of Ciel Restaurant, you should start now. Following its initial announcement back in November of last year, the new venue is just a couple of months away from opening, with a confirmed opening slated for August of 2024. This upcoming venture from renowned Aussie chef Joshua Mason is set to star upscale dining in The Hills District — and with over 500 bookings already secured, the venue’s arrival has already s…

Tucked away on the first floor of the recognisable Salesforce building is Bourke & Ward, an elegant all-day eatery dedicated to Southern Italian cuisine with modern flair. This triple-threat venue operates as a cafe for that early morning rush, a buzzy lunch spot come the afternoon and a moody restaurant after dark. So whether you’re in for an intimate date night or swinging by for a hearty lunch, Bourke & Ward has got you covered. Peruse the menu and you’ll be met with a wide array of top-quali…