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14/20

Ho Jiak’s Fish Market spin-off embraces the kitsch with a subversive take on surf-and-turf

Tam Jiak’s concept could’ve landed like a bad joke writes David Matthews, but Junda Khoo explores the full spectrum of Malay cooking, starting with the fun tom yum “bombs”, a sequel to Ho Jiak’s laksa bombs.

  • David Matthews
Sour cherry pie.

Savour the ‘unbeatable tongue-twang’ of fresh fruit pies at this nostalgic bakery cafe

It’s all about fruit, not sugariness, at Miller Street’s Blessed Fruit Pies, which bakes its juicy, glistening sour cherry, blackberry, blueberry and mixed berry pies each morning.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Morgan McGlone (left) and Nathan Sasi at the former Chefs' Warehouse site in Surry Hills.

Team behind Bar Copains to open French wine bar at landmark Potts Point site

The new Challis Avenue venue will join a wave of new and upcoming Gallic venues opening across the city.

  • Scott Bolles
Brothers Andrew and Nectar Malanos.

Iconic vegie cafe Badde Manors to be reborn as Goode Manors with meat on the menu

The sibling team who once operated Bar Coluzzi have stepped in to breathe new life into the long-running cafe on Glebe Point Road.

  • Scott Bolles
White, spelt and multigrain sourdough on display at Althea by Zin.

Althea by Zin

Find golden, ridged baguettes and quince-filled danishes at this Mudgee bakery.

  • Erina Starkey
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Vietnamese egg coffee and iced coconut cacao drink.
13/20

Try Vietnam’s viral coffee at this new Sydney restaurant opened by a Mad Max stuntman

Michael Tang was repeatedly blown up in Furiosa, but now torches his popular beverage until brulee-like.

  • Lee Tran Lam
The Friend in Hand's spice bag.

Where to get your spice bag fix in Sydney this St Patrick’s Day

Kickstart your festivities with this addictive late-night Irish dish born out of Chinese takeaway shops. It might be beige, but there’s chips, fried chicken and “curry sauce”.

  • Isabel Cant

There’s plenty to love at two-hat Aalia’s new wine bar. Shame it breaks this important rule

The new Martin Place wine bar from the team behind Nour is strong, and the people-watching is primo. There’s just one thing missing.

  • Myffy Rigby
14.5/20

Callan Boys thought Sydney might never have a hotel bar like London or NY. Until now

You know, the kind of place to take a lunch meeting or swing by for a martini, making you forget you’re going on to somewhere else. Plus, it has the most lavish chip in town.

  • Callan Boys
Charlie Colosi and wife Virginie.

Leichhardt legend Grappa to take over iconic former Rockpool site

While the other Rockpool site will be reborn as an Italian restaurant with a former Young Chef of the Year in the kitchen.

  • Scott Bolles