Half-chicken with French onion soup toast.
14.5/20

Heritage farmhouse meets natural wine at this new bread fanciers’ hang-out

The All Purpose Bakery team brings “posh RSL” vibes and a no-bookings policy to a refurbished sandstone cottage on Oxford Street,serving rissoles,steak,oysters Kilpatrick and all things bread.

  • Callan Boys
Dining at Bar Vincent.

Bar Copains team takes over food lovers’ haunt and chef hangout Bar Vincent

“When you’re in a position to buy such a great restaurant,you do”:Seasoned chefs Nathan Sasi and Morgan McGlone have snapped up the Liverpool Street venue,only weeks after opening their latest project,Bessie’s.

  • Scott Bolles
A.P Bread&Wine’s front courtyard.

A.P Bread&Wine

Canelé and chardonnay,together at last.

  • Erina Starkey
The outdoor tables at Cafe Freda’s are hot property.

Redevelopment claims one of Sydney’s most popular late-night venues

The popular people-watching spot at the junction of Oxford and Flinders Street will reopen in a new location in 2025.

  • Erina Starkey
Sesame fried chicken,cheese,pickled zucchini and curry mayo sandwich.

‘Great sandwich,great coffee!’:This Japanese-inspired cafe channels convenience store vibes

Darlinghurst cafe Punpun has quickly gained a loyal following for its pillowy sandwiches filled with steamed custard,sesame-crusted fried chicken and smashed beef patties.

  • Lee Tran Lam
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 Avia.
14.5/20

‘Hands-on and handmade’ is the motto behind this fresh neighbourhood tratt

Focaccia,pasta,vinegars,sausages are all made from scratch at small Darlinghurst spot Avia.

  • Terry Durack
Gyoza from Nom in Darlinghurst.
Critics'Pick

Nom

Top-notch snacks inside a humble drinking den.

The chilli chicken and coriander ramen at Chaco Ramen.
14.5/20

Chaco Ramen

A humble space for a hearty ramen.

Albacore tuna with pickled rose petals and finger lime at The Waratah.
14.5/20

The Waratah

Friendly,occasionally loud and Australian-produce proud.

Joe’s Table has moved around the corner to 185a Bourke Street.
Critics'Pick

Joe’s Table

Quintessential local from one-man-band owner.