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- Newtown
‘You’re meant to slow down here’: The day-to-night cafe bringing country vibes to Newtown
Former Rolling Penny chef Robin Butler swapped King Street for the Central Tablelands over a year ago. Now he’s back with a new cafe by day, restaurant by night.
- Lenny Ann Low
- Review
- Newtown
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.
- Myffy Rigby
- Review
- Pearce
After 35 years, Canberra institution Rama’s Fiji Indian Restaurant is more vital than ever
This 90s-era time capsule has locals travelling to pop BYO Penfolds and pet-nat to pair with life-affirming curries that taste like home.
- David Matthews
- Review
- Potts Point
Chicken salt doughnuts? These plush, herby snacks are so much better than they sound
Find hand-rolled rings fried to order and bulging jam-and-cream-filled doughnuts at this new hot spot in Potts Point.
- Erina Starkey
- Review
- Cabramatta
Phnom Penh Mini Restaurant
A local favourite for num banh chok – Cambodian noodle soup.
- David Matthews
- Review
- Sydney
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.
- Myffy Rigby
- Review
- Haberfield
Where does a food critic take his baby for her first big day out? This retro diner, of course
While this new venture shares DNA with its Haberfield sibling, it has a new menu starring Philly cheesesteak, house-made Cheez Whiz and tallow-fried hash browns.
- Callan Boys
- Review
- Glebe
Word’s out about this 16-seater, so queue early, fly solo or bring ‘one well-chosen friend’
The restorative cooking at Glebe’s new BYO Korean gem is worth the wait, from simmering broths to kimchi udon and home-style bibimbap.
- Lee Tran Lam
- Review
- Murwillumbah
Keith
Find “coffee, booze and really, really good things” at this Murwillumbah cafe.
- David Matthews