Restaurateurs Phil Wood and Lis Davies in the courtyard of their new venue Cafe Cressida.

Two-hatted Ursula’s team opens new cafe with a famously good cake

What to expect (and what to order) when you spend an afternoon in the courtyard of this much-anticipated new Parisian-style cafe.

  • Bianca Hrovat
A.P Bread&Wine’s front courtyard.

A.P Bread&Wine

Canelé and chardonnay,together at last.

  • Erina Starkey
Pancakes with poached rhubarb,baked apple,coffee caramel and mascarpone.

‘Best in the country’:Why this cafe’s ruby-red rhubarb is worth a stop on your next road trip

The secret to earthly delight is in pairing local fare with passion at Moonacres Kitchen in the Southern Highlands of NSW.

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Schnitty sandwich with crispy chicken schnitzel,herby mayonnaise,mixed lettuce and caramelised carrot.

‘A sandwich you could use as a pillow’:Why this suburban shop is a slice of schnitty heaven

Crispy chicken schnitzel crispiness gives way to tender flesh,with herby mayonnaise and folds of mixed lettuce at Loaf in Sydney’s southern suburbs.

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Tchouktchouka and eggs.

Like shakshuka? You’ll love this cafe’s sizzling Tunisian version tchouktchouka

The dishes of Tunisia,Morocco and Algeria are brought to life with love.

  • Lee Tran Lam
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Liyin Rice Roll Master’s namesake cheung fun (rice rolls).

You’ve likely tried these rice noodle rolls at yum cha,but this silky version is extra-special

Roll into low-key city spot Liyin Rice Roll Master (Jade Delight) for smoky noodles,comforting congee and cheung fun.

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The rose-pink facade of Queens Court in Woollahra.

Cafe Cressida

Live la vie en rose at this Parisian-inspired cafe by Phil Wood.

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Saazaa’s spacious interior,including a new eight-seat espresso bar.

This surprising factory space is one of Melbourne’s most interesting coffee spots

The caffeination options are many at Saazaa Coffee,from a macchiato made with Kenyan and El Salvadorean beans to drip coffee made with Burundi single origin.

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Juno and Sons.

Come for the cheesecake,stay for the community spirit at this interesting corner store

“You walk in and you can get everything,” says the owner of Juno and Sons shop and cafe in Elizabeth Bay.

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Toasted ham,cheese and pickle sandwich.

The menu at this Sydney restaurant stretches from sweet to savoury,and does it all in great style

The menu at North Sydney’s Sol Bread and Wine stretches from sweet to savoury,and does it all in great style – just try not to touch everything.

  • Lenny Ann Low