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Fairy lights above The Rocks markets.

‘Visual chaos’ or vibrant drawcard? The battle to save The Rocks’ fairy lights

A 125-page government strategy has sparked community debate over fairy and festoon lighting in Sydney’s oldest suburb.

  • David Barwell

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Sahtein operates in the former home of The Argyle.
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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.

  • Myffy Rigby
Grappa at The Rocks.

Grappa

Legendary Leichhardt restaurant opens second outpost after 27 years.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Spaghetti alla chitarra with lobster.

First look at legendary Leichhardt restaurant Grappa’s upmarket spin-off at The Rocks

After 27 years, the family opens a second Italian restaurant with handmade pasta, salt-baked fish and a space nothing like the Neil Perry venue that preceded it.

  • Bianca Hrovat
The Lord Nelson hotel in The Rocks.

The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel

A cosy sandstone pub where the beer is brewed onsite.

Index GIF of Sydney’s three swim spots opening just in time for summer

Sydney swim spots reopen just in time for summer

Sydneysiders will be able to take a dip at two reopened places and one new one this summer.

  • Cindy Yin
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Amuse-bouche tart with creme fraiche and oscietra caviar at Quay.
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Quay

Rarified luxury that leaves a lasting impression.

The Dining Room by James Viles offers a crash course in Australian cuisine.
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The Dining Room by James Viles

Hyper-seasonal produce with shimmering Sydney Harbour views.

Paspaley pearl meat with persimmon and seablite.
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The Dining Room

The flagship in The Collective is carving out a niche in The Rocks.

Pigs in blankets.
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The Cut Bar & Grill

Bourbon, beefsteak, booths and business.