This heritage listed building plays host to a number of high profile Australian designers. Pendalino makes for a perfect lunch break or in the evening an intimate wine bar experience.
Bustling with fresh italian product, this is a popular haunt for the city's professionals and with luck the ever changing blackboard menu will include the calamari and banoffee pie.
Located high above the city with panoramic views of Sydney Harbour, this exclusive enclave offers cosy niches and fabulous cocktails. Alice in Wonderland is just one of the signature cocktails to try.
Newly opened this December following extensive renovations, the luxurious bar here is a stylish new destination for discerning sydneysiders.
This very cool bar restaurant is the newest collaboration of Maurice Terzini and Robert Marchetti. Arrive early for a spot at the long black chesterfield lined bar, and try the delicious snack menu.
This famous street offers fantastic cafés, but also an eclectic mix of boutiques feauring Australian and International Designers. In particular hit the Cloakroom and Grandma Takes a Trip.
A simple chic bar by Giorgio De Maria (Gourmet Traveller 2012 Sommelier of the Year). Organic wines are the forte of 121BC, best accompanied by the morish bread with anchovy butter.
Broody and luxe, this connoiseur's bar houses a unique collection of antique cocktail accessories. Play the part: sip champagne from Marie Antoinette glasses and Negronis from cut crystal tumblers.
Encapsulating Sydney Beachside chic, the Boat House at Palm Beach is a favourite haunt for weekend breakfast or lunch. Arrival by seaplane from Rose Bay is optional but highly recommended.
From Clontarf Beach at The Spit, kayak through the moored yachts along Balmoral Beach and around to Chowder Bay for lunch at Ripples. Alternatively, kayak towards Manly to try the Manly Pavillion.
This historic site was once reserved for secret submarine operations to defend Sydney's harbour. Now take a table on the deck for unrivalled harbour views and a relaxed italian lunch.
Drawing on its heritage as a 1930s tearoom, this fabulous restaurant and bar also offers a unique High Tea with an italian mediterrannean twist. For the perfect afternoon, also select matched wines.
A mandatory destination for foodies to take home the best local and imported produce, with an amazing cheese room selection in particular.
This local haunt has a relaxed vibe with great views of Bondi Beach. A must try is their famed crab spaghetti. Arrive early as the no bookings policy ensures it is always bustling.
Life is beautiful when you're watching a Bondi sunset from the balcony at Icebergs. Complimented perfectly by Robert Marchetti's inspired italian fare - be sure to start with his "Affettati Misti."
Follow the 2.5km trail from the Southern End of the famous Bondi Beach along the headland to Bronte Beach. Transformed every November into a sculpture park for the sculptures by the sea exhibit.
This highly respected gallery focuses on the Australia and Asia Pacific region. An exclusive to Sydney, Tokujin Yoshioka's Waterfall exhibition transforms the space with an exciting new installation.
Jackies is a Sydney favourite for excellent coffee and great café fare. Sit Parisian style and enjoy the buzz and people watching opportunities on offer.
Louis Vuitton opens an exciting new destination with its Sydney Maison. Check out the special "objet du sports" pieces on level 1. The go-kart and surfboards are amoung the quintessential boys toys.
