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The harbour city is a world-class playground for tourists and locals alike.

Sydney is a world-class playground for tourists and locals alike. Come sample its sights, sounds, shows, landmarks and restaurant­s to die for.

- WORDS BY ASHLEY WALLACE

If Australia’s cities were in a beauty contest, the gorgeous and glamorous Sydney would be a hot contender for the crown every time. With its glittering harbour and iconic beaches – which are frequently saturated in sunshine – there’s no shortage of stunning sights to behold. However, Sydney isn’t just a sightseers’ paradise. The city’s food and drink scene is well worth relishing, with myriad restaurant­s that have Australia’s top chefs at the helm, and buzzy bars filled with glitzy patrons. When dining out in Sydney, make sure to share your time between the city’s dining institutio­ns and the newcomers making waves; that way you will get a real sense for Sydney’s style of cuisine.

DINNER & SHOW

Sydney has a thriving cultural scene to immerse yourself in. Combine a movie or show with dinner at a neighbouri­ng restaurant and you’ve got a perfect night out.

BENNELONG + THE OPERA HOUSE

Special occasions call for a meal at Opera House restaurant Bennelong, where the kitchen is led by worldrenow­ned chef Peter Gilmore. Follow it up with a concert, opera, play or ballet – with five venues at the Opera House in use, there’s no shortage of performanc­es to choose from. Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney bennelong.com.au

SOKYO + HAMILTON

Sokyo is a Sydney go-to for fine Japanese food. With the restaurant located at The Star Sydney, it’s ideal for a pre-show dinner if you have tickets for the must-see production of Hamilton at Sydney Lyric Theatre. 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont star.com.au

NOMAD + GOLDEN AGE CINEMA & BAR

For a great night out in Surry Hills, we suggest sharing the flavoursom­e Middle Eastern-inspired plates at NOMAD before sipping on a cocktail and watching a classic film at Golden Age Cinema & Bar, located at 80 Commonweal­th Street. 16 Foster Street, Surry Hills nomad.sydney

5 MUST-VISIT DINING INSTITUTIO­NS

These beloved restaurant­s have been on the scene for years and are still serving up some of Sydney’s best food.

JONAH’S

With its views and food, you’ll feel as though you died and went to heaven when you arrive at Jonah’s in Whale Beach. For a truly special experience, we recommend arriving in style in a Sydney Seaplane from Rose Bay. 69 Bynya Road, Whale Beach jonahs.com.au

CAFE SYDNEY

Café Sydney is an institutio­n for a reason. More than 20 years since it opened, it remains an unrivalled location to enjoy tasty cuisine while appreciati­ng views of the Harbour Bridge. Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay cafesydney.com

ICEBERGS DINING ROOM AND BAR

It might seem like a Sydney cliché to dine at Icebergs, but the food is far from your typical tourist fare. It’s a classic for a reason, and you can’t beat that incredible Bondi view. 1 Notts Ave, Bondi Beach Idrb.com

BILLS

There are now four Bills restaurant­s in Sydney, but the original venue in Darlinghur­st is a firm favourite. It’s up and running after a brief closure last year. 433 Liverpool Street, Darlinghur­st bills.com.au

DOYLES ON THE BEACH

The Doyle family has been serving seafood from this spectacula­r spot in Watson’s Bay since 1885. Having undergone a renovation, the revamped restaurant is worth checking out. 11 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay doyles.com.au

NEWS

SYDNEY SOLSTICE

8-20 June

This new event is set to celebrate Sydney’s world-class cuisine, music, entertainm­ent and art. For foodies, there will be a range of culinary experience­s to enjoy, with the event bringing together Sydney’s best venues, chefs, artists and musicians within four city precincts. sydneysols­tice.com

HAVE A DRINK AT RE

Re- (below) aims to be the world’s first ‘no waste’ cocktail bar. Every item comes from a recycled source, from the plates and the glasses to the chairs. Leftover produce which is destined for landfill is transforme­d into innovative drinks. 2 Locomative Street, Shop 8, Eveleigh wearere.com.au

THE ROYAL RICHMOND HOTEL

If you’re heading out to the Blue Mountains, be sure to visit. The new bistro showcases Hawkesbury produce on a modern country-style menu. 163 Windsor Street, Richmond theroyalri­chmondhote­l.com.au

HINCHCLIFF HOUSE

Explore four levels of dining and drinking, featuring cocktail den Apollonia, Italian diner Grana, ‘premium-casual’ restaurant Lana and a top-floor event space. 5-7 Young Street, Sydney hinchcliff­house.com

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