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THE BACH EATERY

Bach, led by chef Darrien Potaka, is pumping out delicious eats like smoothas-silk pappardelle tossed at the table with mushrooms and barely cooked egg yolk, which emulsifies the sauce in front of your eyes. 399 King St, Newtown 2042. 02 8084 4093. www. bacheatery.com.au. Dinner Wed-Sun 5.30-10pm; lunch Sat, Sun from noon.

CHO CHO SAN

The dream team behind the Apollo opened this izakaya-inspired eatery. Try the sake-spiked Nippy Rockshop Negroni and chow down on a couple of pillowy steamed pork katsu buns encasing soft, buttery panko- encrusted shredded pork. 73 Macleay St, Potts Point 2011. 02 9331 6601. www.chochosan.com.au. Mon-Thu from 5.30pm; Fri-Sun from noon.

CORNERSMITH

If it can be pickled or fermented, then Cornersmith will do it. With ethically sourced produce and local natural wine, there ain’t nowhere in Sydney quite like this. The $50 five- course degos three nights a week are worth crossing town for. 314 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville 2204. 02 8065 0844. www. cornersmith.com.au. Dinner Thu-Sat 5.45-late.

THIEVERY

Expect sensational food from Jordan Muhamad, ex-Rockpool, at this Middle Eastern-mod restaurant. Try the lamb kebab, the meat lightly caramelised and served with pickled garlic and okra. 91 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe 2037. 02 8283 1329. www.the thievery.com.au. Tue-Thu 6-11pm; Fri 6pm-midnight; Sat 11am-3pm & 6pmmidnight.