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‘The most challenging it has been in two decades’: Two high-profile restaurant closures hit Sydney
A hatted modern-Indian newcomer and a niche Japanese izakaya announce their final services.
- Bianca Hrovat and Scott Bolles
The most anticipated restaurant opening of 2024 is also Justin Hemmes’ most intriguing
Live seafood tanks, a four-metre grill and a Japanese-leaning menu with a touch of Totti’s. Get ready for Merivale’s Good Luck, opening next week.
- Scott Bolles
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 surprising new bar you did not see coming from Merivale’s Justin Hemmes
A week from opening one of the most anticipated restaurants of the year, Good Luck, Merivale launches a surprise new venue on George Street. And it’s pink.
- Scott Bolles
Landmark Surry Hills pub White Horse gallops to fine-dining finish, with $6m facelift
An acclaimed chef, a slick renovation and … a toilet consultant? Your first look at the new interiors of this historic Sydney pub.
- Scott Bolles
The once-bustling Tramsheds has been taken over by hoardings. Can the precinct sparkle again?
The inner west community hub has lost much of its hospitality talent since opening eight years ago.
- Scott Bolles
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Sydney’s king of waterfront restaurant real estate takes over prized seafood venue
Manta at Woolloomooloo Wharf is the latest venue to join the stable of Sydney Restaurant Group.
- Scott Bolles
This pioneering tapas bar lasted almost 18 years. So why is the Porteno team closing it?
The Surry Hills venue will become a private dining room for Porteno, with its sibling Bastardo CBD also set to close.
- Scott Bolles
Top chef Josh Niland is permanently closing two high-profile venues this weekend
After several years of rapid expansion, chef-restaurateur Josh Niland has announced the sudden closure of two of his businesses.
- Scott Bolles
Sun sets on Joey’s nighttime hopes after noise fears
An application to trade at night has been rejected by the local council, resulting in job losses at the high-profile Palm Beach restaurant.
- Scott Bolles