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4 days ago | 
sitchu.com.au | Olivia Storrie
If it feels like your Insta feed is full of pics of people in Japan, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Japan is the new Euro summer and whilst it’s about 14 hours closer than Spain’s sandy beaches, for some of us that’s still not quite close enough. Enter Prefecture 48, Sydney’s very own Japanese quarter. Whilst it’s not Golden Gai or Ginza, it’s as close as you’re going to get without a plane ticket and a passport.
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1 month ago | 
sitchu.com.au | Olivia Storrie
Executive Chef Jacob Lee’s culinary career spans the globe, with past appointments in New York and Seoul. Currently leading the kitchen at Sydney newbie Miji Bar & Grill, he is combining Australia’s top-tier produce with the bold flavours of Japan. Here, we chat with him about all things Izakaya… Jacob! Your career has been golden. What have been the highlights?
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1 month ago | 
sitchu.com.au | Olivia Storrie
Sydney’s culinary scene is as diverse as they come but sometimes it takes a little searching to find restaurants serving up cuisine not often seen. We all have our favourite Japanese, Italian and Mexican restaurants but what about Ethiopian, Polish and Maltese? Well, scratch below the surface of the city and you’ll find those, too. Ready to delve deeper?
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2 months ago | 
sitchu.com.au | Olivia Storrie
The bumper openings of 2024 will be a tough act to follow in Sydney’s culinary scene, but it doesn’t look like things will be slowing anytime soon. There’s never been a better time to taste your way around the city. Not sure where to start? Scroll on for the best new restaurants opening in Sydney. Trust us, they are absolutely worth a visit!The third of Paisano & Daughters’ bevy of new venues and the fourth on Australia Street, Osteria Mucca is a jewel.
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2 months ago | 
sitchu.com.au | Olivia Storrie
‘Tis nearly the most wonderful time of the year in Sydney! The 2025 VIVID program has just dropped and as tends to be the trend, it’s bigger and better than ever. This year, 75% of the program will be free to encourage one and all to head down and soak up the scene. As for the theme, the festival will be posing the age-old question, ‘What’s in a Dream?’Vivid Sydney Festival Director Gill Minervini notes, “Dreaming is as old as time and as universal as life itself.
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2 months ago | 
sitchu.com.au | Olivia Storrie
Sydney is having a love affair with tableside dining and it’s wonderful to see. Celebrating the act of service and the skill of our city’s hospitality scene, this style of dining adds flair and a bit of fun. From martinis mixed tableside to roving trolleys of decadent desserts, there’s a table in Sydney serving up something for everyone. Ready for a theatrical night out? Read on and take your pick of the restaurants doing the best tableside service in Sydney.
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2 months ago | 
sitchu.com.au | Olivia Storrie
Dining precincts are popping up all over Sydney, offering Sydneysiders the chance to cruise from one venue to the next with ease. Sip pre-dinner drinks before moseying over to dinner and on to dessert, all without having to jump in the car or catch a train. Bliss! This is a dining trend we’re here for through and through. Next time you’re firing off options in the group chat, consider these culinary hubs.
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2 months ago | 
sitchu.com.au | Olivia Storrie
Run clubs are the latest craze in Sydney with Strava at the centre of the scene. With people spending time in the outdoors, getting social and fit, it’s a trend we love to see. Where to start if you’re a newbie or haven’t managed to convince any friends to jump on board? There are plenty of run clubs popping up around Sydney, catering to various levels of fitness and they’re all free so you officially have no excuses. Read on for the best run clubs in Sydney.
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2 months ago | 
sitchu.com.au | Olivia Storrie
With a finite number of birthdays on the calendar, we believe each and every one should be celebrated with the kind of enthusiasm that Tom and Donna have for Treat Yo’ Self Day (Parks and Recreation fans will know). There really aren’t many other occasions where you can splash out so lavishly on yourself guilt-free. As an added bonus, having something luxurious booked in can help ease any birthday scaries at risk of creeping up.
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2 months ago | 
sitchu.com.au | Olivia Storrie
There’s something so relaxing about settling in to a film at the cinema. No multitasking, no phones and no one to interrupt you. Whether you’re a film buff or just looking to catch an anticipated new release, Sydney’s cinema scene is well-equipped to satisfy. From art-deco cinemas with moody cocktail bars to exceptionally cutting-edge technology, your perfect cinema is ready and waiting. It’s time to gather your pals or pencil in a solo date at one of the best cinemas in Sydney.
