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Modern Chinese on Bligh Street in the Sydney CBD. Crispy poultry, Sichuan beef tongue and oysters in chilli oil, recommended booking on weekends.
Signature: Crispy poultry, Sichuan beef tongue, Oysters in chilli oil
South End is a modern european restaurant in Newtown, Sydney.
Hussein Sarhan and Alex Tong's neighbourhood bistro on King Street, Newtown, Sydney. The ex-Fred's chef runs a tight, seasonal European menu.
Signature dishes: Steak tartare, Pasta of the day, Wood-roasted fish
Address: 286 King Street, Newtown NSW 2042, Sydney
Modern Chinese on Bligh Street in the Sydney CBD. Crispy poultry, Sichuan beef tongue and oysters in chilli oil, recommended booking on weekends.
Signature: Crispy poultry, Sichuan beef tongue, Oysters in chilli oil
Modern Mexican by chef Mat Lindsay and team on Regent Street, Redfern, Sydney. Heritage corn tortillas, suckling pig tacos, single-region mezcal list.
Signature: Tetela of huitlacoche, Suckling pig tacos, Salsa flight
Seafood-led neighbourhood bistro on Erskineville Road, Sydney. Crudo, whole-flat-fish hot off the grill and a Mediterranean-into-Aussie wine list.
Signature: Crudo of the day, Whole flounder, Cuttlefish ink linguine
French bistro on Martin Place, Sydney CBD. Long marble bar, escargots happy hour, steak frites and a Champagne list deep enough for a third bottle.
Signature: Beef tartare, Steak frites, Lemon tart
French brasserie in The Rocks, Sydney. Set menus under A$50 for escargots, French onion soup and steak au poivre with frites; a Champagne wall to match.
Signature: Escargots, Soupe a l'oignon, Steak au poivre
Wood-fired Mediterranean on Wulugul Walk in Barangaroo, Sydney. Levantine-leaning small plates, charred Mediterranean fish, harbour patio seating.
Signature: Wood-fired snapper, Hummus with smoked lamb, Octopus