Darlinghurst

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Appizza

Appizza

New-haven style pizza by the A.P Bakery team.

Erina Starkey

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Itadakimasu

Is onigiri the new sushi roll? Sandoitchi’s stylish spin-off is doing a next-level version

The triangle-shaped, nori-wrapped rice ball was one of Japan’s earliest portable snacks. Here, they’re made to order using rice cooked throughout the day, and served alongside a full drinks menu.

Helen Yee

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Claret Club

Wine bar downstairs, restaurant up, this spot from gun sommeliers is revitalising Stanley St

Owners Harry Hunter and Bridget Raffal bring experience from three-hatted Sixpenny, Where’s Nick and Bentley to their new labour of love, which feels a little like the caves à vin of Paris.

David Matthews

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Mapo

Mapo

Mapo’s latest outpost adds granita and brioche to the menu.

Lee Tran Lam

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Claret Club

Claret Club

A top-notch Darlinghurst wine bar from the owner of Where’s Nick.

Erina Starkey

Claret Club owners Bridget Raffal and Harry Hunter.

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Old boys club gets Where’s Nick makeover at charming new Darlinghurst wine bar

A first look at Darlinghurst’s Claret Club, which promises 30 excellent wines by-the-glass and a European menu from a former Dry Dock chef.

Bianca Hrovat

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Vin-Cenzo’s

This two-hatter serves some of the most exciting Italian food in Sydney right now

The newly imagined Bar Vincent is the latest restaurant from the team behind Bar Copains and Bessie’s, and it might be their most lovable offering yet.