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QUAY

It’s the view, it’s the unpretentious service, but most of all it’s the food. Peter Gilmore has one of the finest palates Australia has ever known. Be a tourist and get the Snow Egg: it really is all it’s – sorry – cracked up to be. Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks 2000. 02 9251 5600. www.quay.com.au. Dinner daily 6-9.30pm; lunch Fri-Sun noon-1.30pm.

OSCILLATE WILDLY

Blink and you’ll miss this diminutive restaurant on Newtown’s Australia Street. Venture in and you’ll get some of the most elegant food in town. Try the pork cheek with caramelised crackling and the beautifully balanced chocolate sorbet with white carrot. 275 Australia St, Newtown 2042. 02 9517 4700. www.oscillatewildly. com.au. Tue-Sat 6-10pm.

ROCKPOOL

Its move to the opulent surrounds of the Bridge Street building brought a new era for this seminal Sydney restaurant. Go to find out why fusion became a thing in the first place, and do not leave without trying the soufflé. 11 Bridge St, Sydney 2000. 02 9252 1888. www.rockpool.com. Dinner Mon-Sat from 6pm; lunch Mon-Fri from noon.

SIXPENNY

Sixpenny is all about pulling back and showing the stark beauty of ingredients. The crab is a sight for sore eyes: curled, shaved macadamia nuts disguising lightly cooked meat and macadamia nut cream beneath, all scented with the barest hint of chamomile. 83 Percival Rd, Stanmore 2048. 02 9572 6666. www.sixpenny.com.au. Dinner Wed-Sat 6pm-late; lunch Sat, Sun from noon.