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Myffy Rigby

Myffy Rigby

Sydney restaurant reviewer

Myffy Rigby is the former editor of the Good Food Guide.

Acciughe e macadamia pizza.
Good Food hat15/20

Forget pineapple: a’Mare’s new pizzeria is pushing delicious into unorthodox territory

Renowned Italian chef-restaurateur Alessandro Pavoni’s new venture offers a few divisive manoeuvres for adventurous diners. 

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14/20

Big flavour meets happy chaos at the legendary old Steki’s site in Newtown

Dinner feels like a rambunctious party at this friendly family-run Greek restaurant.

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If you’re looking for new, fun and exciting date night options, this bar nails the brief

Live jazz, a friendly crowd and a crisp, briny and savoury spin on the daiquiri are the order of the day at Odd Culture’s brand new York Street bar.

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Sahtein operates in the former home of The Argyle.
13.5/20

Sahtein’s food is made to luxuriate over, but its dining room still lacks one thing

In the age of the two-hour turnaround, this beautiful new venue lets you linger. But something’s missing from this landmark site.

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Dutch cream potato tortilla.
14.5/20

Bondi’s hot new tapas bar serves a small-plates menu of deeply flavourful Spanish food

Big flavours and warm vibes are on offer at the hot new spot by the group behind Aalia, Nour and Henrietta.

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Come for the lager, stay for the chips on a stick at beer legend Chuck Hahn’s brewery

Excellent brews, family-friendly vibes and boutique bar snacks? Tick, tick and tick at this indie brewhouse tucked away in an inner-west warehouse.

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Good Food hat15.5/20

‘Bedrock of Australia Street’: Why this Newtown spot remains a firm favourite

It’s been 11 years since the arrival of this fancy delicatessen and bistro. Good Food visits to see if it still holds its own among the new neighbourhood action.

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Cafe Sydney serves some 3850 diners a week.
14/20

Getting a table at Cafe Sydney’s been hard for 26 years. The view’s not the only reason why

Myffy Rigby revisits the tourist magnet and finds a restaurant preserved in the ’90s that still offers the goods.

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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.

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Cushy booths, sandstone walls and stained glass lightshades give the space a beautifully nostalgic feel.

Visit this snug new English-inspired micro-pub for pies, Guinness on tap and Britpop

This casual beachside snug is family-friendly, dog-friendly, and yes, there are “rib-stickers” galore.

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