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Chef Peter Conistis at his Ammos restaurant in Brighton-le-Sands.

Sydney’s pioneer of modern Greek food reveals his new project

Peter Conistis left CBD restaurant Alpha to make way for George Calombaris. Now his new project is just about ready for launch.

  • Scott Bolles
Raja in Potts Point (left) and Izakaya Tempura Kuon join the growing list of Sydney restaurant closures.

‘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
From the street a sign asks if you’re “feeling lucky?”

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
The snow egg will make a return during Vivid.

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
Justin Hemmes in his new listening bar JAM.

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
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The bar at White Horse.

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
Tramsheds opened in 2016.

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
The waterfront strip attracts celebrities from around the globe.

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
Bodega at its more recent Holt Street address.

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
Josh Niland in his Rose Bay restaurant Charcoal Fish, which closes on Sunday.

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