Riva Rose Bay is hot on the new restaurant scene in Sydney 2026

These are our fave new restaurants in Sydney right now (Updated August 2026)

To help guide locals and visitors around Sydney’s new dining scene, we’ve listed our favourite new Sydney restaurants for you to check out.

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Our top tips for a picture-perfect Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival

One of Sydney’s most visually striking events is back in full bloom this August.

Isabelle James

Sydney Harbour Bridge

25 things to do in Sydney this weekend (August 21-23)

Looking for things to do this weekend? Welcome to your curated guide to the top events, activities and unique experience in and around Sydney.

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Riva Rose Bay is hot on the new restaurant scene in Sydney 2026

These are our fave new restaurants in Sydney right now (Updated August 2026)

To help guide locals and visitors around Sydney’s new dining scene, we’ve listed our favourite new Sydney restaurants for you to check out.

Rose Kelly

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10 best Sydney food tours – Taste the city’s cultural delights

Sydney has a rich multi-cultural food scene, with representation from a large variety of countries and plenty of places to try.

Isabelle James

Three Blue Ducks

The best spots for a hearty Sunday roast in Sydney

Few things chase away the winter chill quite like crispy roast potatoes, fluffy Yorkshire puddings and tender beef or pork drenched in rich gravy. Here’s where to go for the best roasts in Sydney.

Isabelle James

City2Surf Beach Road Hotel

The best City2Surf kick-ons for the ultimate post-run party

What’s City2Surf without a Bondi kick-on and a well-earned schooner to rehydrate? The beach will be busy, but we’ve got you covered with the best places for a post-run party, plus all the deals and freebies you’ll want to make the most of.

Isabelle James

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Sydney Travel Guide Edition 12

Welcome to the summer edition of the Sydney Travel Guide where the city comes alive with frivolous fun and festivities. It’s the best time to explore the city’s natural wonders – we have a guide to the best beaches, summer activities for the kids and a calendar full of events.

From music concerts and sporting events, to outdoor cinemas and new gallery exhibitions – there is something for everyone.

Also check inside summer edition for exclusive savings and discounts on top attractions to Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, Sydney Tower Eye, and more.

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News

Powerhouse Parramatta Completed

Your guide to the Powerhouse Parramatta opening: exhibitions, entry fees and more

The $915 million Powerhouse Parramatta has officially announced November 7 as its opening date. Here’s everything you need to know about its opening.

Isabelle James

King Street Crawl in 2022

King Street Crawl returns with its biggest edition yet and a brand-new headline stage

King Street Crawl is making its way back to the Inner West this Sunday for a packed day (and night) of free live music.

Isabelle James

Beetlejuice Sydney

Sydney’s theatre scene faces a reckoning – our tourism industry will pay the price

Beetlejuice the musical’s run across Australia has been cancelled. The show’s season in Brisbane will stop on July 5, and seasons in Adelaide and Sydney have been axed. It is time the State Government examined the problems of this vital part of our tourism industry.

Peter Lynch

Vivid Sydney Hero

Vivid Sydney 2026, the festival of lights marred by the downing of drones, ends on a high

Vivid Sydney 2026 switched off its lights tonight after 23 nights of programming across the harbour city, with festival organisers Destination NSW pointing to a string of strong ticketing results as a signal of its success.

Peter Lynch

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