Vivid Sydney
Retro food favourites make a comeback at an immersive Sydney dinner party
Plus, Vivid’s Fire Kitchen has a new home, a NSW food and wine party with Hey Rosey, and top regional chefs come to the big smoke, including EXP’s Frank Fawkner.
- Erina Starkey
Ottolenghi fan? The chef’s cooking dinner and lunch in Sydney and you’re invited
Yotam Ottolenghi often visits for talks, but this time he’ll be in the kitchen. He’s one of the headline acts for Vivid Sydney.
- Erina Starkey
A ’50s diner pop-up (with a roller rink) and two street parties about to hit Sydney
Strap on skates for free-wheeling fun followed by burgers and shakes by a top Melbourne chef. Plus, Sydney restaurants provide the snacks and drinks for free street takeovers.
- Erina Starkey
Top Sydney chefs take over food court for ’90s throwback party (and remix tuck shop treats)
Try fancy snacks − including this take on a vanilla slice − from star bakers and chefs, with arcade games, club bangers and Midori splice cocktails.
- Bianca Hrovat
Five dishes you must try at Vivid Fire Kitchen, the outdoor barbecue spectacular
Plus, the line-up of international Michelin-starred chefs set to take over Sydney restaurants.
- Bianca Hrovat
Quay’s cult snow egg is making a comeback, but get cracking, it’s not for long
Chef Peter Gilmore will crowdsource a new variation of his legendary dessert for a pop-up during Vivid Sydney.
- Bianca Hrovat
The five must-order dishes at Vivid Fire Kitchen
What to eat as celebrity chefs Jess Pryles, Lennox Hastie and others take on the fire pit at Vivid Sydney.
- Bianca Hrovat
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20 of Sydney CBD’s very best restaurants for Vivid (and beyond)
Sydney’s city restaurant is sizzling right now, with hot new openings and fabulous classics making deciding where to eat more difficult than ever. Let us help.
Vivid festival director Gill Minervini on favourite vegetarian haunts and the best croissants in Sydney
From a favourite pasta local in Sydney to staying in trulli houses in Puglia, the festival director of Vivid has a passionate history with food and travel.
- Jane Rocca
Family pays tribute to acclaimed artist John Olsen with special Vivid dinner
You’re invited to join the family in celebrating one of John Olsen’s proudest achievements at harbourside restaurant, Ploós.
- Bianca Hrovat