Food Lovers Guide to Kings Cross Potts Point & Surrounds

food lovers guide to

KINGS CROSS

POTTS POINT & SURROUNDS

CONTENTS Culinary Canvas

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Neighbourhood Watch

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Kings Cross in Numbers

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CafĂŠs and Bakeries

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Brunch Hour

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Secret Sydney

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Restaurants & Diners

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Dream Dinner Party

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Bars & Nightlife

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High Spirits

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Cocktail Hour

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Business Directory

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With thanks to the support of City of Sydney and Potts Point Partnership

CULINARY CANVAS

In Kings Cross, local restaurateurs are shaping a democratic dining culture that rekindles the neighbourhood’s legacy of creative risk.

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Cho Cho San

1916

1993

The Kings Cross Theatre A screening for 200 people opens, soon followed by at Tropicana Cafe kicks off billiard rooms, oyster saloons, Tropfest, now the world's and cafĂŠs, which attract a largest small film festival cosmopolitan crowd

Creativity and inclusivity are part of the Kings Cross DNA. The area’s affordable rent and terrace-lined streets have always attracted artists, writers and migrants who championed venues such as the once buzzing Steve’s, Sydney’s first European deli and Piccolo Bar (still trading), a bohemian coffeehouse on Roslyn Street, that gave rise to the city’s culinary culture.

Few experiences prove that this tradition is still alive and well like a mid-week dinner date at Cho Cho San. Since the neo-Tokyo eatery opened doors on Macleay street in June, its version of Japanese izakaya dining has garnered a following that reflects the neighbourhood’s diversity.

It’s also proof of the locals' readiness to embrace those brave enough to break culinary rules.

“We’ve got a full mix of customers— from 80-year old grandmothers to 22-year olds out on a date,” says

"The Kings Cross area is ideal for us because of its strong community. There has always been a history of great restaurants in this part of Sydney."

Cho Cho San co-founder Sam Christie, who’s witnessed the same pattern at The Apollo, the nearby modern-day taverna he established with chef Jonathan Barthelmess in 2012. “Fifteen years ago, this area was famous for fine dining but that element has dropped off and we’re seeing more interesting venues that are taking cues from places like

2012

2014

The handiwork of three industry veterans, The Apollo sparks a citywide obsession with modern Greek fare

Fine dining newcomers ACME, Cho Cho San and Billy Kwong throw open their doors

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The Apollo 4

Acme

Fratelli Paradiso, Yellow and Monopole open up. We’ve already got lots of regulars at Cho Cho San. These days, if you’re only going after one particular type of customer you just wouldn’t survive.”

For Stephanie Barge, director at LL Wine and Dine — a pan-Asian eatery in Llankelly Place — a colourful history can give a venue an edge.

Here, glowing crimson walls (inspired by the Hong Kong bar scene as well as the area’s life as a red-light district) lend the electric atmosphere an air of intrigue.

“LL was a former adult bookshop called ‘Ecstasy’ which fronted an illegal casino in the 1960s and 70s and it has also served as a swingers club known to underground clientele as Shop 8,” explains Barge. “These days, we offer different dining rooms, yum cha on weekends and

live music on Friday and Sundays.

We were attracted to the area by the people who live here. We knew that the cosmopolitan lifestyle meant that we would have longevity.”

A short walk down Bayswater Road, ACME, where diners linger over dishes like squid ink strozzapreti, octopus and chrysanthemum, is proof of what’s possible when creativity and community work in sync. The low-lit pasta joint owes its magic to resourcefulness, artistry and local spirit. “We wanted to create a place that you could come to three nights a week, to drop in and grab a pasta and a wine by yourself or with a group of mates,” says co-owner Cam Fairbairn, who opened ACME with Andy Emerson, Ed Loveday and Mitch Orr in October. “The Kings Cross area is ideal for us because of its strong community. There has always been such a history of great restaurants and establishments in this part of Sydney.

It’s amazing to be a part of that.”

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH From hot-ticket restaurant openings to dazzling theatre shows, here’s why the mercury’s rising in postcode 2011 in the coming months.

THE BUTLER OPENS ITS DOORS Featuring

JUST OPENED

French Caribbean share-plates and a garden terrace complete with city views, The Butler—a new venue by the group behind Bondi Hardware—is the stuff of weekend dreams. butlersydney.com.au

THE X-STUDIO BRINGS TIMES SQUARE GLAMOUR TO THE CROSS This nightclub-

JUST OPENED

cum-recording studio styles itself as a second loungeroom for the area’s music executives.

It will also play host to latenight cabaret venue x54. studiox.com

MASQUERADE AT THE GRIFFIN THEATRE COMPANY This

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inventive play, based on a much-loved children’s book adapted by stage star Kate Mulvany, uses fantasy, music and science to transport audiences to a parallel realm. griffintheatre.com.au

KYLIE KWONG SWAPS SURRY HILLS FOR POTTS POINT Kylie

JUST OPENED

Kwong pairs culinary ambition with community spirit at this purpose-built 140-seat restaurant on Macleay Street, Billy Kwong. kyliekwong.org

WEEKEND MARKETS

SAT 7.30am to 2pm

Find local produce including freshly picked rhubarb, organic eggs, flaky pastries and homemade preserves at the Kings Cross Organic Market. On Sundays, it morphs into a vintage market selling preloved goods, homewares and bric-a-brac.

Macleay Street, Kings Cross

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KINGS CROSS IN NUMBERS The sum of steps that line McElhone Stairs, a steep stone stairwell built in 1870 to connect working-class Woolloomooloo with genteel Potts Point.

The year Piccolo Bar, a longtime haunt for Kings Cross artists and bohemians, sparked Sydney’s love affair with the perfect espresso.

The number of houses and apartments in Kings Cross and the reason why this high-voltage piece of the city is among Australia’s most dense residential neighbourhoods.

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The optimal time to swing by the Kings Cross Organic Market, a weekend foodie hub that doles out flawless lattes and fabled bacon and egg rolls.

The sum of bakeries scattered throughout Kings Cross—proof that the neighbourhood offers endless prospects for those chasing a flaky croissant or house-made sausage roll.

The amount of meals served by Wayside Chapel—an organisation that’s supported the area’s homeless since 1964—in the last year alone.

The number of landmark Art Deco buildings dotted throughout Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay, meccas for lovers of the elegant ‘20s architectural movement.

The number of neon light installations that light up Llankelly Place, a King Cross laneway that’s an incubator for the area’s culinary culture.

CAFÉS & BAKERIES Dotted with bakeries doling out heaven-sent croissants, historic cafés that serve as loungerooms for local artists and espresso lairs turning out Single Origin brews sourced from the furthest-flung corners of the earth, the Kings Cross precinct guarantees an imaginative canvas for your caffeine hit. These are our picks.

INFINITY BAKERY The backstreets of Paris meet modern day Sydney at this shrine to the art of sourdough. Visit for a contemporary twist on ancient, artisan baking techniques along with a heavenly lineup of pastries and brioche buns.

225 Victoria St, Darlinghurst.

T: 9380 4320

ROOM 10 This pint-sized cafe doubles as a temple to caffeine, thanks to its signature Dark Horse blend brewed by cult local roasters Mecca. Try the excellent breakfast menu for a wholesome counterpart to your coffee addiction.

10 Llankelly Place, Potts Point.

T: 0425 810 174

BILLS DARLINGHURST A refreshing, relaxed approach to modern Australian dining with a winning formula of great coffee, fresh produce, exceptional service, a renowned communal dining table and world-famous eggs.

433 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst.

T: 9360 9631

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MARCELLE

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The slogan at this sophisticated cafe is "all round goodness". It's not hard to see why. In addition to Marcelle's signature soft-baked eggs with goat's curd and spinach, seasonal dishes might include house-cured salmon on rye, salad of smoked chicken, fennel and orange or brioche with dulce de leche, hazelnuts and banana (pictured). Smooth Allpress coffee, organic Ovvio teas, fresh juices & indulgent milkshakes round out the menu.

127 Macleay St, Potts Point (opposite the fountain).

T: 9331 6483 photo: Sarah Han

THE GOODWILL SOCIETY With an iconic location and an alfresco terrace, the latest brainchild of Tim Clark and the Tatler Sydney team has fast become the hottest catch up spot in Darlinghurst. Focusing on high quality produce, the menu satisfies the health-conscious as well as the hungover. By day, drop by for breakfast or coffee courtesy of Pablo & Rustys. By night, enjoy a drink (or two) - counting Asahi and Campari as collaborators, and with 6 rosÊs on the list, it’s the prime spot to while away a summer evening.

169 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst.

T: 9331 8811

WILBUR’S PLACE The team behind uber-popular Bourke St Bakery can do no wrong, as evidenced by the perennial queues at sister establishment Wilbur’s Place.

The no-fuss menu hits the spot with quality, rustic, seasonal food for eat-in or take-away.

36 Llankelly Pl, Potts Point.

T: 9332 2999

CAFE DOV cafe DOV is a little bit Parisian cafe, a little bit New York bistro, a little bit Sydney restaurant, with small village eatery warmth. At any time of day, the beautiful, seasonal fare is dished out to share.

130 Victoria St, Potts Point.

T: 9368 0600

PROTEINI A bold Darlinghurst gem, this café is famous for serving up a homemade, healthy hunger fix. The specially designed sugar, dairy and gluten free menu changes seasonally. Be sure to check out the neon sign and wall mural by local artist Georgia Hill.

1/256 Crown St, Darlinghurst T: 0413 495 784

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BRUNCH HOUR Whether you opt for a mountain of potato pancakes or a soulful bowl of breakfast rice, Kings Cross precinct is shorthand for culinary encounters that are an imaginative antidote to bacon and eggs. Here’s our pick of the brunch.

Bills Photo: Anson Smart

PAIN AU CHOCOLAT

BREAKFAST RICE

Can’t afford a ticket to Paris? At Infinity Bakery, the pain au chocolat which combines flaky pastry with dark chocolat batons and draws on chef Phillip Searle’s knowledge of French baking traditions - is the next best thing.

225 Victoria St, Darlinghurst

Rice for breakfast seem far-fetched?

Not at Room 10, a back-alley bolthole that serves a soul-affirming porridge made with rice, quinoa, stewed rhubarb, rosewater and yoghurt.

If you’re a caffeine fiend, the espressos are courtesy of local roasters Mecca.

10 Llankelly Pl, Sydney

POTATO PANCAKE WITH SMOKED OCEAN TROUT AND TALLEGIO

ORGANIC MUESLI

If you’re looking for an adventurous brunch, decamp to Yellow where dishes like potato pancake with smoked ocean trout and tallegio nod to Brent Savage’s culinary artistry. History buffs take note - it’s housed in the quarters of an iconic Kings Cross art collective.

57 Macleay St, Potts Point

POACHED EGG BOWL Wholesomeness gets a stylish makeover at The Goodwill Society, a sun- splashed eatery where free range egg bowls come topped with braised kale and organic Japanese soy dressing. Up the health factor with fresh coconut juice, served in its shell.

169-173 Darlinghurst Rd, Kings Cross

FRENCH TOAST Settle in at Marcelle -opposite the iconic El Alamein fountain- and indulge in french toast crowned with orange mascarpone, an inspired take on the Gallic classic.

127 Macleay St, Potts Point

Don’t let its slick fitout fool you - breakfast at Gypsy Espresso is tailor-made for savouring. Try the house organic muesli with orange blossom and rhubarb compote alongside a Single Origin flat white made from beans roasted on-site.

6/81 Macleay St, Potts Point

62/40 EGGS At Betty Chu Coffee Club on Elizabeth Bay marina, the 62-40 eggs - cooked at 62 degrees for 40 minutes - are designed for those who can’t decide between poached and hard-boiled.

1 Ithaca Rd, Elizabeth Bay

SMASHED EGG & CHIMICHURRI At local brunch institution The Royal, the smashed eggs are covered in chimichurri, a tangy Argentinian condiment ideal for those who prefer world flavours over that extra helping of Hollandaise.

128 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst

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SECRET SYDNEY Make a date with a one-of-a-kind retailer in the Kings Cross precinct, an unconventional shopping mecca where ambition and artistry go hand in hand.

CHAIRS WITH FLAIR

JUICY COUTURE

Nurture your inner design fiend at Planet Furniture, a tightly edited space rich with customised hardwood seating and hand-thrown ceramics.

10 Macleay St

Make like a fashion editor at cult emporium Blood Orange, where high-waisted slacks and buttery leather jackets come courtesy of Acne and A.P.C. 35 Elizabeth Bay Rd

TEXT TERRIFIC

PERSONAL TRAINERS

Home to colourful art tomes and bold new fiction, charming Potts Point Bookshop is a high-ceilinged love letter to the printed word.

14 Macleay St

Channel Paris street style at Spring Court, a family-run sneaker shop famous for vintage-inspired kicks spun from Egyptian canvas.

22 Macleay St

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LUXE LABELS

HIGH STREET

At Becker Minty, Kelly Wearstler knuckle rings and Aurelio Costarella ballgowns prove that high glamour is always in style.

7/81 Macleay St

The streetwear edit at Above the Clouds includes Garrett Leight shades, oversized parkas and a winning Adidas Originals lineup.

6/44 Oxford St

BLOOMING LOVELY

BRIGHT EYES

Bursting with flowering natives and elegant posies, Poho Flowers makes a strong case for petal worship.

2/117 Macleay St

Showcasing spectacles from the likes of Tom Ford, Optique lets you up your eyewear game.

6/46A Macleay St

CASHMERE CONNECTION

OFF THE RECORD

Give lacklustre outfits a luxury finish at Skarfe, an accessories temple dealing in silk scarves and made-to-order cashmere wraps.

4C Roslyn St

Heaving with vinyl and preloved paperbacks, bookstore-cum-record shop Grand Days is a modern nod to Kings Cross' bohemian legacy.

220 William St

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RESTAURANTS & DINERS Kings Cross’ diversity is reflected in its dining scene, which is shaped by chefs that honour tradition but delight in breaking the rules. From candlelit trattorias famous for soulful spaghetti to futureforward eateries that lure food lovers with progressive cuisine, here’s your guide to the area’s defining dining experiences.

CHO CHO SAN A recent addition to Macleay Street, this venture from Chef Jonathan Barthelmess has quickly pulled the crowds with its inventive Japanese menu. The food and cocktails offer a creative twist on traditional fare, with savvy waiters gliding between packed tables in the industrial-chic space.

73 Macleay St, Potts Point.

T: 9331 6601

THE APOLLO The Apollo speaks to the inner Greek in all of us. At the helm Jonathan Barthelmess and Sam Christie - both with Greek heritage - bring this to life seamlessly. Order the full Greek and enjoy.

44 Macleay St, Potts Point.

T: 8354 0888

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FEI JAI With a warm, intimate interior and tree lined outdoor dining, this traditional Cantonese eatery is a hit with locals for their fresh and tantalising flavours. Focusing on using only quality Australian ingredients, the restaurant is famous for their signature fluffy egg white crab omelette and lamb spring rolls.

31 Challis Avenue, Potts Point.

T: 8668 4424

GAZEBO You could easily while away a day —and an evening—at the new-look Gazebo. The sexy dining space flows outdoors to a sun-kissed terrace overlooking Fitzroy Gardens. It’s the perfect perch to enjoy creative cocktails and new menu items including share plates and moreish dishes straight from the wood oven.

2 Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay. T: 8070 2424

FARMHOUSE A communal timber table, twenty custom hand made chairs and an open kitchen all made from salvaged and reclaimed materials showcase the ethos behind Farmhouse: simple and honest food to share. Chefs Mike Mu Sung and Tristan Rosier serve up wholesome food from an ever changing seasonal menu.

4/40 Bayswater Rd, Kings Cross.

T: 0448 413 791

POPOLO Recently awarded Three Hats by Gault & Millau Food Guide and Two Glasses

by Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year, Popolo places fresh produce at centre stage. Flavio Carnevale and Fabio Dore continue to smash perceptions of traditional Southern Italian food, scouring emerging regions for impressive wines. Not only popular for lunch and dinner, Popolo is also listed in SMH Good Food Guide for Top 10 Breakfasts in Sydney.

50 McLachlan Ave, Rushcutters Bay. T: 9361 6641

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BARRIO CHINO This rustic, eclectic restaurant is Sydney's premier Mexican Taqueria and Tequileria with a light menu and over 90 choices of 100% blue agave tequila on offer. Their menu changes with the seasons, updating authentic Mexican flavours with a modern twist.

28-30 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross. T: 8021 9750

FRATELLI PARADISO Iconic and perennially hip, Fratelli Paradiso is an all-Italian bistro and pasticceria with a weekly changing blackboard menu and knowledgeable and professional service. This eatery is deeply woven into Sydney's culinary folklore.

12-16 Challis Avenue, Potts Point.

T: 9357 1744

CHESTER WHITE DINER Fittingly named after a breed of domestic pig, Potts Point’s Chester White is cured meats galore. Tucked away in a back street, the terrace-cumsmall tapas bar with its retro stools and elegantly tiled interior exudes neighbourhood charm.

1/3 Orwell St, Potts Point.

T: 9332 3692

LL WINE & DINE Located on one of the city’s hottest lanes, this restaurant unites contemporary Asian flavours with premium Australian produce.

The décor is inspired by Hong Kong’s bustling bar scene, with innovative cocktails to match the lavish surrounds.

42 Llankelly Place, Potts Point.

T: 9356 8393

GASTRO PARK Grant King of Pier fame has brought his culinary bravado to Kings Cross with this modern dining restaurant and bar. Come for a relaxed atmosphere, attentive service and note-perfect dishes - the type of creations that see classic ingredients spun into high art.

5-9 Roslyn Street, Potts Point.

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DREAM DINNER PARTY: A LIST OF ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS Dining at your favourite restaurant might be thrilling but when you entertain at home, you’re guaranteed the best table in the house every time.

Lined with discerning cheesemongers, European delicatessens, artisanal bakeries and well-edited wine shops, Kings Cross makes it easy to stock your pantry before guests arrive. Here’s a glossary of ingredients to turn a lackluster get-together into an occasion to remember.

HEAVENSENT CHEESE

Whether served with breadsticks or alongside dried figs and glossy grapes, cheese is a no-fail prelude to a successful meal. Made with double cream and laced with fruit and black truffle, biting into the french truffle brie from Bottega del Vino promises an otherworldly experience every time.

1/77 Macleay St shop. bottegadelvino.com.au

WINE WORTH TASTING

Nothing sparks connection and conversation quite like a velvety bottle of red. Palo Cortado sherry, a sweet aperitif available from Elizabeth Bay Cellars isn’t quite a holiday in Spain­—but it’s the next best thing.

76 Elizabeth Bay Rd ebaycellars.com.au

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SUBLIME SALUMI

An exemplary plate of charcuterie is an instant marker of a considerate host. For maximum impact, include a few slices of wagyu bresaola courtesy of Fratelli Fresh, a well-stocked Italian providore that’s also the neighbourhood’s resident culinary wonderland.

81 Macleay St www.fratellifresh.com.au

DECADENT DESERT

The best dinner parties are those that end on a sugary note.

But if you prefer sweets with a shot of zestiness, you can’t go past the lemon capri tort from Flour and Stone.

53 Riley St www.flourandstone.com.au

SOURDOUGH THAT'S MORE THAN A SIDE

Kitchen disaster? A crowd-pleasing loaf of sourdough bread can take the focus off last-minute dinner emergencies. Featuring a crisp, golden crust, Bourke Street Bakery’s rosemary and potato sourdough is a surefire cure for lingering peckishness.

46A Macleay St bourkestreetbakery.com.au

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BARS & NIGHTLIFE From sprawling cocktail dens mixing Honey Butter Old Fashioneds to matchbox watering holes that pair world-class wine lists with playful bar snacks, Kings Cross elevates drinking to high art. Here are some of our favourites.Â

TATLER SYDNEY An avant garde fixture in Sydney’s small-bar scene, this underground nightspot has hosted some of the city’s most exclusive events. Live music, well-mixed cocktails, an art-filled lounge and a spacious terrace—what’s not to like?

169 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst.

T: 9331 8811

THE OLD GROWLER This basement alehouse and eatery is part Northern Exposure, part Wild West. Liquid gold stars on the menu, with eight local craft beers complemented by a well-curated wine list and cocktails. Depending on how hungry you are, there’s everything from shared plates and steaks to fish of the day and a roadhouse burger.

218 William Street, Woolloomooloo.

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THE VICTORIA ROOM This iconic cocktail bar and restaurant is renowned for its luxe decor. Swing by for a decadent cocktail, a European share-style meal, or a lavish high tea. Don’t miss ‘The Piano Man’ on Fridays or ‘Sunday Night Carnival’.

Level 1, 235 Victoria St, Darlinghurst. T: 9357 4488

KUBRICK'S We love this intimate small bar for everything from the classic reggae, jazz and soul tunes – played only on vinyl of course – to the chatty bar staff, always ready to shake or stir the cocktail of your choice. Head out back for open-air imbibing.

79 Stanley St, Darlinghurst.

T: 9360 0360

HINKY DINKS Step off Darlinghurst Road and into the 1950s at this internationally renowned cocktail bar with a flair for the nostalgic. Quality drinks, attentive service and great bar food makes Hinky Dinks Sydney’s most unique drinking and dining spot.

185 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst T: 8084 6379

PANHANDLEBAR A small bar and eatery in Potts Point showcasing the best local, biodynamic and seasonal produce. Cafe by day and wine bar by night. Panhandlebar is an intimate and electric space with live music Thursday through to Sunday.

4/29 Orwell St, Llankelly Pl, Potts Point.

T: 8021 8386

RILEY STREET GARAGE Located in a beautiful Art-Deco building (once a full-service garage), this bar-cum-restaurant is an ode to the bygone era of glamour and luxury, channeling New York's Meatpacking District in design but focusing on mod-Aus fare for the menu.

55 Riley St, Woolloomooloo.

T: 9326 9055

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From retro-crazed cocktail bars to late-night speakeasies, here’s your passport to living it up in your local ‘hood.

LOVE TILLY DEVINE

HINKY DINKS

This moody bolthole owes its air of intrigue to a gangster namesake—and 300 wines to cure cellar-door curiosity for good.

91 Crown Ln

Fancy a Popcorn Paloma or Beverly Hills Brunch? At this retro-mad watering hole, ‘50s cocktail culture is alive and well.

185 Darlinghurst Rd

POCKET BAR

PANHANDLEBAR

A lounge room for the nearby artschool crowd, this offbeat lair, pairs velvet couches and oversized murals with soul-affirming bar food.

13 Burton St

At night, this artful bar-cum-café morphs into a swinging speakeasy complete with live jazz and biodynamic wine.

4/29 Orwell St, Llankelly Pl

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THE COMMONS

EAU DE VIE

Famous for seasonal share plates and a sun-splashed terrace, this quirky establishment brings farmhouse charm to the inner city. 32 Burton St

Sydney's ode to cocktail artistry stars waistcoat-clad bartenders working magic with whiskey, nitrogen and rhubarb.

229 Darlinghurst Rd

LL WINE & DINE

THE PASSAGE

This sultry den is heavy on pan-Asian hedonism—go for the chilli and coconut martinis.

42 Llankelly Pl

Channelling the energy of a house party, this location offers wallet-friendly cocktails and a crowd pleasing soundtrack.

231A Victoria Street

BOOTLEG BAR

BUFFALO DINING CLUB

Serving up flawless Negronis and oversized meatballs, this late night haunt is an instant ticket to a night in New York.

175 Victoria St

This new-school take on the Italian osteria proves that fresh mozzarella and a bottle of Primitivo are the perfect match.

116 Surrey St

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY CAFES & BAKERIES RESTAURANTS & DINERS BARS & NIGHTLIFE The Apollo 44 Macleay St, Potts Point.

T: 8354 0888 theapollo.com.au M to Th 6pm–late F Sa 12pm–10.30pm Su 12pm–9.30pm Barrio Chino 28–30 Bayswater Rd, Kings Cross.

T: 8021 9750 barriochino.com.au Tu to Th 5pm–12am F Sa 5pm–3am Su 5pm–12am Bills Darlinghurst 433 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst.

T: 9360 9631 bills.com.au M to Sa 8.30am–3pm & 6pm–10pm Su 8.30am–3pm Cafe Dov 26 130 Victoria St, Potts Point.

T: 9368 0600 M 7am-3pm Tu to Sa 7am-11pm Su 8am-3pm Chester White Diner 1/3 Orwell St, Potts Point.

T: 9332 3692 chesterwhitediner.com.au W Th 5pm–11pm F Sa 12pm–11pm Cho Cho San 73 Macleay St, Potts Point.

T: 9331 6601 chochosan.com.au M to Th 5.30pm–11pm F to Su 12pm–late

31 Farmhouse 4/40 Bayswater Rd, Kings Cross.

T: 0448 413 791 farmhousekingscross.com.au W to Sa sittings at 6.30pm & 8.30pm Su lunch + dinner sittings at 6.30pm

Fei Jai 31 Challis Ave, Potts Point.

T: 8668 4424 feijai.com M to Su 5.30pm-10pm Sa Su 12pm-5pm & yum cha Fratelli Paradiso 12–16 Challis Ave, Potts Point.

T: 9357 1744 fratelliparadiso.com M to Sa 7am–11pm Su 7am–5pm Gastro Park 5-9 Roslyn St, Potts Point.

T: 8068 1017 gastropark.com.au Lunch Th to Sa 12pm-2.30pm Dinner Tu to Sa 6pm-10pm Gazebo 2 Elizabeth Bay Rd, Elizabeth Bay. T: 8070 2424 thegazebo.com.au Courtyard M to Th 3pm-11pm F to Su 12pm-11pm Restaurant M to Th 5pm-12am F to Su 12pm-12am The Goodwill Society 169 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst.

T: 9331 8811 facebook.com/thegoodwillsociety M to Su 7am-10pm Hinky Dinks 185 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst.

T: 8084 6379 hinkydinks.com.au M to Th 5pm–12am F 4pm–12am Sa 3pm-12am Su 1pm–10pm

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Infinity Bakery 225 Victoria St, Darlinghurst.

T: 9380 4320 infinitysourdough.com.au M to Su 5.30am–9.30pm Kubricks 27 79 Stanley St, Darlinghurst.

T: 9360 0360 kubkicks.com.au W to Su 4pm–12am LL Wine & Dine 14 42 Llankelly Pl, Potts Point.

T: 9356 8393 llwineanddine.com.au M to Th 5pm–11pm F 12pm–12am Sa 11.30am–12am Su 11am–10pm Marcelle 127 Macleay St, Potts Point (opposite the fountain).

T: 9331 6483 marcellexo.com M to Fr 7am-3.30pm Sa Su 8am-3.30pm The Old Growler 218 William St, Woolloomooloo. oldgrowler.com.au Tu to Sa 5pm–midnight Panhandlebar 4/29 Orwell St, Llankelly Pl, Potts Point.

T: 8021 8386 panhandlebar.com.au Tu Su 8am–4pm W Th F Sa 8–11pm Pocket Bar 13 Burton St, Darlinghurst T: 9380 7002 pocketsydney.com.au/bar M to We 4pm–12am F Sa 4pm–1am Su 4pm–12am

Popolo 50 McLachlan Ave, Rushcutters Bay. T: 9361 6641 popolo.com.au Tu to Su dinner Fr to Su lunch Sa Su breakfast Proteini 1/256 Crown St, Darlinghurst.

T: 0413 495 784 proteini.com.au Tu to Sa 7am-3pm Su 9am-4pm Riley Street Garage 55 Riley St, Woolloomooloo.

T: 9326 9055 rileystgarage.com.au Tu to Sa 12pm–late Room 10 10 Llankelly Pl, Potts Point.

T: 0425 810 174 facebook.com/room10espresso M to F 7am–4pm Sa Su 8am–4pm Tatler Sydney 28 169 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst.

T: 9331 8811 tatlersydney.com Tu to Th 6pm–2am F Sa 6pm–4am Victoria Room Level 1, 235 Victoria St, Darlinghurst.

T: 9357 4488 thevictoriaroom.com W to Su 6pm–late Wilbur’s Place 36 Llankelly Pl, Potts Point.

T: 9332 2999 wilbursplace.com Tu to Sa 5pm–9.30pm Brunch Sa 8am–3pm

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COCKTAIL HOUR: THE SOUTHSIDE INGREDIENTS:

60ml Four Pillars Navy Strength Gin

20ml lime juice

10ml sugar syrup

METHOD: 1

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice

2

Shake vigorously, and strain into a chilled coupette

3

Garnish with bruised mint leaves (to release oils)

8 mint leaves

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