Paramount Coffee Project is a cooperative venture from two serious coffee operators Russell Beard (Reuben Hills) and Mark Dundon (Seven Seeds). Located in the beautifully renovated Paramount Pictures building, the stylish fit out is complemented by a…
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The Local Taphouse Darlinghurst consistently delivers a wide variety of local and international craft beers. One of the first craft brew pubs in Sydney, the list of 20 beers on tap changes regularly enabling you to…
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The Bondi to Bronte coastal walk, with its combination of beaches, parks and spectacular views, is undeniably one of the best urban walks in the world. Starting out as a state project in the 1930’s, the path now extends…
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The Grounds, rather unpromisingly located in the industrial suburbs of Sydney’s inner south when it opened, continues to impress as one of the most inspiring cafe openings in recent years. It has such an appealing presence with an industrial…
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‘Tailoring Coffee Joyously’ is the tagline and ethos behind Haven Specialty Coffee situated directly opposite Central Station in Surry Hills. Coffee geekiness in all its glory is on show at Haven with well made—and presented—coffees available via practically…
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Tailor Espresso is Vedrana Grozdanic’s (Vee) charming cafe in an old tailors shop in Maroubra. Serving Single Origin Roasters coffee, pastries and toasted sandwiches, this cafe has a local feel, reflective of the area. The space has…
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Photographer Paola Talbert runs an excellent Coastal Photography course available through the City East Community College. Known for her surreal underwater aesthetic, Paola has featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Sydney and Melbourne over the past decade. This photography course is ideal for learning…
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Sydney is one of my favourite cities, being both a great place to live and visit. Good food, great coffee and an outdoor lifestyle are just the beginning. However, just like visiting Paris, Hong Kong…
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Cho Cho San is a stylish, izakaya restaurant serving modern Japanese cuisine in Sydney’s fashionable Potts Point neighbourhood. Opened in 2014 by the team behind the nearby Apollo, architect George Livissianis has used polished concrete,…
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Sculpture by the Sea Bondi is on again with an impressive selection of sculptures from local and international artists, all set against a beautiful coastal backdrop. Shown here are a few of our favourites from 2015’s…
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One of the most under appreciated, yet consistently used, methods of brewing coffee is the plunger or French Press. Practically every home has one of these simple inventions and yet how many of us know…
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NEL, the creation of chef Nelly Robinson, is a fine-dining jewel located in concrete and wood panelled basement in Surry Hills. The menu is degustation only, catering to meat eaters and vegetarians alike. The individual dishes are probably best…
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The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride transformed Sydney into a vibrant hub of seriously good custom and classic motorcycles and well dressed riders. This year 410 cities around the world participated with around 800 bikes including bobbers, cafe racers,…
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Walking along Wilson Street, you find the famed Redfern ‘Skippy Girls’ series, a charming street art project by Rosie that runs on eastern side of the wonderful Eveleigh Markets. The artist painted these childlike illustrations directly…
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Sydney is blessed with easy access to bushland. Mt Ku-ring-gai National Park to the north offers an array of walking tracks including this one from Mt Ku-ring-gai to Apple Tree Bay and Bobbin Head. The distance…
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Gumption by Coffee Alchemy is the Strand Arcade based cafe from the multi-award winning coffee roasters in Marrickville. As anticipated, the team in this ground floor cafe deliver a superb cup of espresso, filter or cold drip. The…
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Step inside Madame Nhu’s mock Vietnamese-French villa on Campbell Street and you’re in for slice of old Saigon in Sydney. The striking interior maximises the use of the small corner terrace and is the founders tribute to the…
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The Cross Eatery is one of a handful of cafes reinvigorating the eating options in Sydney’s CBD (see our piece on the best coffees in the CBD here). Until recently, casual dining offerings of the…
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As a coffee enthusiast, I am willing to travel for an impressive cup, and often plan my days around the best the city has to offer. Coffee Alchemy in Marrickville is justifiably praised for its commitment to…
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Quality Tea are purveyors of a broad selection of black, herbal, Japanese and Chinese teas located on the ground floor of Sydney’s iconic Strand Arcade. In business for over 15 years, husband and wife team Tony and…
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