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Chef Tetsuya Wakuda at his Tetsuya’s restaurant in Sydney.

Iconic Sydney restaurant Tetsuya’s closing in July after 35 years

After attempting to relocate his famous venue from its Kent Street base, chef Tetsuya Wakuda has made the “very difficult decision” to call time.

  • Scott Bolles
Martin 21 and its cafe sidekick, Marty’s, will open alongside Lune Croissanterie at 1 Elizabeth.

Why Martin Place is set to become Sydney’s hot new go-to hospitality hub

With a new metro station and a flush of new venues set to open in the coming months, diners will be flocking to the historic city strip.

  • Scott Bolles
Baked egg, caviar, sweet corn puree.
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Good Food Guide editor reveals his go-to spot for a slap-up meal (and it’s Nigella approved)

There’s nothing quite like this caviar-topped dish in Sydney, and there isn’t a restaurant quite like Ester either.

  • Callan Boys
GOOD FOOD. Terry Durack review at Lotus in Double Bay on November 19, 2020. Photo: Anna Kucera

Why hospitality operators doing it tough are opting for ‘semi-closure’

Upmarket Double Bay restaurant Lotus is ditching dine-in and will switch to takeaway-only service.

  • Scott Bolles
Ormeggio at The Spit chefs Victor Moya (left) and Gianmarco Pardini (right) will be involved in Alessandro Pavoni’s (centre) new Manly restaurant Cibaria.

This new Italian beachfront eatery from a hatted chef could finally put Manly on the dining map

The a’Mare and Ormeggio at The Spit chef is planning a number of “rias” (outlets) under the one roof.

  • Scott Bolles
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Mother’s Day at Harbord Hotel Freshwater.

From offbeat brunches to edible bouquets: 23 budget-friendly Mother’s Day ideas

Forget flowers and chocolates. Go for brunch with alpacas, a food tour at a local market, or a box of sweet treats by some of the city’s best bakers.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Ed Halmagyi at Avner’s.

Bagels, babka and matzo balls star at TV chef Ed Halmagyi’s new bakery

The former Better Homes and Gardens presenter returns to his baking roots at Avner’s in Surry Hills.

  • Lenny Ann Low
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Can a food truck really turn into a fine diner? This smoky skewer spot gives it a red-hot go

It’s quite the switch, but Firepop manages to keep the thrill of the grill.

  • Terry Durack
Melbourne croissanterie Lune is opening a flagship store in Sydney later this year.

38,000 pastries a week: Lune croissanterie to open ‘world-class’ Sydney flagship in Rosebery

Two Lune locations will open in Sydney by Christmas, including founder Kate Reid’s biggest bakery yet.

  • Bianca Hrovat
“It’s not going to be a restaurant,” says Maurice Terzini of his new venture.

Icebergs restaurateur Maurice Terzini reveals casual new spin-off at surprising location

Icebergs Bar + Kitchen will open in mid-2025, serving coffee and Italian breakfasts to the jet set crowd.

  • Scott Bolles

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