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Your January hit list: The hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out, right now

From a luxe taverna at Redfern’s new $500 million food precinct to world-renowned Lune Croissanterie’s long-awaited arrival in Sydney, here’s where (and what) to eat and drink in Sydney this month.

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Neptune’s Grotto.
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Subterranean ‘Old Hollywood’ restaurant Neptune’s Grotto puts a fresh twist on Italy’s greatest hits

  • Terry Durack
Exotic rose, Alphonso mango and tutti frutti ice-cream.

Parramatta’s Icy Spicy sells 32 Indian-inspired ice-cream flavours

  • Lee Tran Lam
Juno and Sons.

Come for the cheesecake, stay for the community spirit Juno and Sons in Elizabeth Bay

  • Lenny Ann Low
Sesame fried chicken, cheese, pickled zucchini and curry mayo sandwich.

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

  • Lee Tran Lam
Prawn roll.

Airy zen-like corner cafe Algorithm puts a Japanese spin on Australian brunch

  • Lenny Ann Low
Toasted ham, cheese and pickle sandwich.

North Sydney’s gorgeous Sol Bread and Wine is the perfect perch any time of day

  • Lenny Ann Low
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Baba’s Place is a vibe, even at 9:30pm at night.
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How converted warehouse Baba’s Place became Sydney’s most trailblazing restaurant

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Avia.
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‘Hands-on and handmade’ is the motto at small Darlinghurst spot Avia

  • Terry Durack
From left) Jonathan Barthelmess, Ozge Kalvo, Matt Whiley, Zoe Brunton and Sam Christie at Olympus, Redfern.

Luxe taverna Olympus launches at Redfern’s $500 million food precinct

  • Scott Bolles
Bite-sized chicken with caviar was inspired by the chef’s four-year-old daughter.

Popcorn chicken loaded with caviar makes its Double Bay debut at Ruma

  • Scott Bolles
Kate Reid of Lune

After five years, world-renowned Lune Croissanterie finally lands in Sydney – and it’s worth the wait

  • Bianca Hrovat