Neat as nigiri, Japanese omakase restaurant Izy.Aki fits perfectly between the brick and sandstone walls of its cosy Paddington pad to create a wonderfully romantic dining experience in Sydney’s east. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook — it’s on us! … Read more
Glittering in the reflected waters of Darling Harbour and with the style of French provenance, the Sofitel Darling Harbour offers a taste of European Luxury in Sydney’s waterfront entertainment quarter. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook — it’s on us! … Read more
Perched on the water’s edge with the happy busy crowds of Darling Harbour revellers teeming below, two-Hatted Atelier and its relaxed, modern take on fine dining mixes perfectly with that French savoir faire for romance. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel … Read more
With more craft spirits made here than in any other part of Australia, the Inner West Distillery Trail leads you to the cellar doors of where some of the finest handmade gin, whisky, rum and vodka in the country come to life. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also … Read more
So that was June, huh? Somehow, we’ve reached the halfway point of 2025 already. And as we turn our back on the first half of the year, we also say goodbye to the shortest day too. Here in Sydney, we’re keeping our chapped fingers crossed that this means warmer weather – or at least warmer … Read more
We’ve got plenty to tell you about in this latest Edition. Rooftop bars and festivals of light (with corresponding cocktails of course), new and amazing experiences to have at Uluru, superb new Sydney gins, massive birthday partakings at a spirits festival (and a wine tasting tacked on too), lovely friends visiting who we haven’t seen … Read more
Both close to the city centre and yet its own little world, the Balmain Peninsula is a truly unique side to Sydney. And its restaurants, cafes, shops and historic pubs make this waterfront suburb the perfect spot for a bit of romance. Brought to you by Balmain Rozelle Chamber of Commerce Sign up to our … Read more
At the very heart of Australia’s most visited city, Darling Harbour has long been Sydney’s most popular place for fun-seekers. But where’s the best place to stay? Christina and I have always loved being tourists in our own city and a staycation is one of the best ways to do this. It gives you the … Read more
Probably the busiest part of Sydney, you wouldn’t expect Circular Quay to have bars and restaurants that locals would enjoy. But here are a few places we love to eat and drink at in Sydney. A perfect tourist trap storm, Circular Quay is the convergent point of two of Australia’s most recognisable icons—the Harbour Bridge … Read more
Championing Australian produce generally and NSW specifically, degustation restaurant The Blue Door in Surry Hills not only focuses on local, sustainably farmed produce, but its resplendent seven-course menu changes weekly! It’s hard to know what the most remarkable thing is about The Blue Door, a fascinating 18-seater restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s Surry Hills. … Read more