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Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) but the venue’s friendliness is so outsized it ends up embracing everyone Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime Share1 / 8Flora’s friendliness is so outsized it ends up embracing everyone.Steven Siewert2 / 8House pickles preserves and wood-fired tempeh.Steven Siewert3 / 8Durum casarecce pasta with mushroom bolognese and ricotta salata.Steven Siewert4 / 8The space in Australia Street Steven Siewert5 / 8Brussels sprouts and potato pierogi crispy leaves and pickled mustard seed.Steven Siewert6 / 8Golden Pippin squash souffle with manchego walnut and aji chilli dressing.Steven Siewert7 / 8Passionfruit dark chocolate and cacao nib sorbet.Steven Siewert8 / 8Flora is the latest venture from co-founders including Sarah Doyle who began with Bodega in Surry Hills almost 20 years ago.Steven SiewertPrevious SlideNext SlideGood Food hat15/20How we score Have you ever opened a menu and felt instantly uninvited Flora in Newtown is powered by the opposite feeling You sense it before even ordering: the restaurant feels permanently sunny the food is designed to welcome vegetarians This makes sense given its co-founders include Sarah Doyle whose venues have revved with warmth and good times since they opened Bodega in Surry Hills almost 20 years ago their blockbuster restaurant known for its charred pork Abrahanowicz believes the Argentinian steakhouse is actually more famous for its fried Brussels sprouts with lentils than its grilled meats preserves and wood-fired tempeh.Steven SiewertAdvertisementAt Flora Abrahanowicz oversees the menu with head chef Jude Hughes and they’ve co-authored some ingenious creations Case in point: dolma parcelled with blanched iceberg lettuce instead of grape leaves Hot from the grill and topped with finger lime and dill it’s gone in a few “wish it wasn’t already over” bites Another standout worth repeat orders is the potato pierogi You could view the dumplings as a riff on Abrahanowicz’s Polish heritage The deep-fried Brussels sprout curls may remind you of that beloved Porteno staple The dish zings with pickled mustard seeds and tangy sour cream – I loved it The spotlight tilts towards ultra-local produce such as golden enoki and king oyster mushrooms grown at Ruffle Farm warehouse in St Peters And just an arm’s reach away is yellow-lentil miso It shares shelf space with Hughes’ other condiments-in-progress including a mushroom garum he’s been ageing since the restaurant’s February opening The ferments add key accents to dishes – the miso punctuates the ace Purple Congo potato gnocchi – but the chef also knows when to call things in His vegan pepita butter (and highly moppable mushroom-yolk dish) is well-served by thick Humble Bakery sourdough slices and the ever-changing plate of preserves and pickles features crunchy tempeh from Ferments’ Lab The latter is presented on character-rich vintage plates from Doyle’s own collection Durum casarecce pasta with mushroom bolognese and ricotta salata.Steven SiewertWall vases are also sourced from Doyle’s home She fills them with herbs and emphasises the restaurant’s focus in many stylish ways: Michael Wholley paintings of artichokes and edible plants well-placed Golden Pippin squash (which later become rich walnut-topped souffle) Doyle’s 32 years as a vegetarian undoubtedly influenced Flora’s direction Her dread of seeing another mushroom risotto as a restaurant’s only meat-free option spared us that cliche here who used to run 212 Blu cafe a few doors down (along with Cass Balacki who also works at Flora) looks after the smartly curated all-Australian drinks list along with longtime Continental manager Michael Nicolian They cover small producers with genuine fanlike enthusiasm what’s back on the shelf (the citrus-bright Beechworth Bitters Co Yuzucello you missed out on a few weeks back) while Nicolian cheerily credits the Pyewacket’s bitters for fuelling Flora’s version of lemon lime and bitters (fragrant makrut lime shreds over ice level up the drink too.) A well-spiced Virgin Mary recalls the long-gone gazpacho from Flora’s launch menu – a reminder of the seasons’ ever-changing tempos and harvests What hasn’t left the menu yet is the mushroom bolognese It’s so good that Ventham and Balacki’s children – who’ve flagged their dislike of mushrooms quite clearly – happily eat it four times a week Atmosphere: Stylish vegetarian restaurant from group that offers genuine individuality in their venues Go-to dishes: Brussels sprouts and potato pierogi with sour cream ($34); durum casarecce pasta with mushroom bolognese and ricotta salata ($34); passionfruit, dark chocolate and cacao nib sorbet ($21) Drinks: An astute list that celebrates wines, spirits and booze-free drinks made close to home   Cost: About $140 for two at dinner, excluding drinks Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide. Good Food hat15.5/20ReviewMister Grotto is the ‘smart-casual fish shop that’s long been missing from Sydney’Restaurant reviews news and the hottest openings served to your inbox Round Nine of The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup kicks off on Saturday with the Newtown Jets v Parramatta Eels at Henson Park at 3pm Sunday will see five games be played starting with the North Sydney Bears v Warriors at 1pm followed by South Sydney Rabbitohs v Newcastle Knights also at one and the Western Suburbs Magpies v St George Illawarra Dragons at 2:15pm Sunday will wrap up with the Penrith Panthers v Canberra Raiders at 2:15pm followed by the Sydney Roosters v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at 3pm All games will be streamed live on BarTV Sports. Click here to subscribe Roosters v Bulldogs Panthers v Raiders Magpies v Dragons Bears v Warriors Rabbitohs v Knights Newtown Jets v Parramatta Eels  Parramatta prevail in high-scoring Henson Park hit-out The Parramatta Eels have strung together four-straight wins with a triumphant 28-18 victory over the Newtown Jets in an exciting third-plays-second contest at Henson Park on Saturday afternoon Parramatta were gifted field position as Joshua Latham put down a Dean Hawkins bomb under pressure fullback Joash Papalii swept around the back and found Haze Dunster with a brilliant cut-out ball and the winger fought his way to the line for a 4-0 lead Tuku Hau Tapuha charged onto a Jayden Berrell short-ball with plenty of venom bouncing and spinning off defenders before offloading for Blake Hosking in support who dived over Niwhai Puru converted from beside the uprights to notch the Jets ahead by two But it wasn’t long before the blue and gold reclaimed their advantage through a moment of brilliance from Will Latu The formidable back rower charged through a gap on the left edge throwing defenders to the ground before finding Papalii in support who was wrapped up by Jets defenders but managed to free his arm for an offload to Dean Hawkins who strolled over untouched The halfback slotted the conversion to put his side ahead by four The Eels were again handed possession in dangerous territory and just as they have done so well in recent weeks they continued to pile on the first half points Shifting the ball to their dangerous right edge Papalii beat his opposite man to attract the outside defender and quick-wittedly fired a pass to an explosive Richard Penisini who charged over the line in his first appearance of the NSW Cup season Hawkins converted to give Parramatta a handy 16-6 lead at the break the game began to open up with plenty of fast-paced The Eels managed to turn their momentum into points in incredible fashion with Dunster fielding a Hawkins bomb that came down 25 metres out from Newtown’s line before being wrapped up by defenders and magically offloading to Bryce Cartwright who found Hawkins chasing his own kick on the inside to score The halfback converted his own try for a 16-point lead Parramatta continued to ruthlessly turn the screws clinically executing another right-side shift as Cartwright spun into a tackle and found Papalii wrapping around the back who then fired the ball to Dunster outpacing Michael Gabrael in a footrace to the corner for his sixth try of the season Papalii impressively converted from the sideline to notch up 28 points for the visitors The Jets clawed back some of the deficit with a second-phase left edge move falling into the hands of Eli Clark who dived over for his third try in as many weeks With the Jets on the hunt for a late comeback Hohepa Puru split Parramatta’s defence down the middle and found his brother Niwhai in support who raced away to score closing the deficit to 10 with a few minutes on the clock But Newtown’s perfect landing wasn’t enough to cross Paramatta’s 28-point river with the final whistle declaring a 28-18 victory on the road for the blue and gold With the Jets picking and probing at Parramatta’s line in search of first blood they looked set to score as star halfback Niwhai Puru floated a cut out pass to Eli Clark who set sail for the corner But the Eels cover defenders swarmed the in-form winger to valiantly bundle him over the touch line and win possession back Showing discipline and determination as their forwards barraged through the middle they used the momentum to advance upfield and find the afternoon’s first points setting themselves up for what was a triumphant victory on the road Both teams will travel to Tamworth next week for the NSW Cup’s own Magic Round at Scully Park where the Jets will look to bounce back against the Dragons and the Eels will aim to keep their hot streak of wins alive as they face off against the Bulldogs North Sydney Bears v Warriors  Warriors wear down Bears at North Sydney Oval The Warriors have posted a half-century against the North Sydney Bears this afternoon The Warriors had a few chances early into the match and the better share of field position When Ben Talty fooled the Warriors’ forward pack and sliced through to give the Bears the opening points of the match it seemed as though the Warriors’ failure to capitalise early was going to cost them as the Bears failed to put a kick through to complete their set following points Te Maire Martin came up with a powerful run and found Moala Graham-Taufa in support who streaked away to level the scores at 6-6 It wasn’t long before Jason Seu Salalilo picked up another try for the Warriors in the simple fashion strolling under the sticks one out from the ruck Te Maire Martin’s running game created more points for his side shortly after He swept out the back and made a line-break untouched then iced a one-on-one to send Setu Tu over in the corner Being awarded a penalty as the half-time buzzer sounded which left them heading into the sheds with a faint chance down 24-8 but the onslaught continued right from the word go in the second half Setu Tu’s kick return was the first Warriors touch in the second half and he shimmied to the outside and ran 40 metres before finding Graham-Taufa in support They kept rolling up the field with ease and added to their tally when Toby Crosby strolled over under the posts Warriors had no intentions of taking their foot off the gas with Freddy Lussick crashing over and Setu Tu picking up his second off the back of a shift left Martin’s full bag of tricks was on display and he found another way to lay one on for his outside man when he slid grubber through for Graham-Taufa who did extremely well to work his way through a traffic jam of defenders to get to the ball and claim his third try Nathaniel Roache managed to shut down a Warriors try when he intercepted Geronimo Doyle’s offload right at the try-line It didn’t end up making a big difference however as North Sydney then lost the ball 15 metres out from their line and Tanah Boyd sent Kayliss Fatialofa over for a regulation four-pointer The Bears’ faithful who stuck around were finally given something to cheer about in the 72nd minute when some slick wraparounds and a cut-out pass led to Matt Komolafe crossing in the corner But the Warriors’ Luke Hanson scored another brilliant try to put the icing on the cake for a 56-14 win When North Sydney failed to get a kick away in the set following Ben Talty’s early try the Warriors started their set 40 metres out as a result and picked up their first try The North Sydney Bears will hope to avoid a third-straight loss for the second time this season when they take on Newcastle Knights for NSWRL Regional Magic Round at Scully Park in Tamworth and the Warriors will aim to make it four wins on the trot when they take on Canberra at Collegians Sporting Complex in Wollongong South Sydney Rabbitohs v Newcastle Knights  Riley Jones sparks Knights’ grandstand finish over Rabbitohs The Newcastle Knights have held on in a pulsating contest to edge the South Sydney Rabbitohs 26-24 in Round Nine of The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup — a match that had everything from intercepts and a send-off to a grandstand finish in front of a vocal Redfern Oval crowd on Sunday afternoon The Knights started the procession early after a penalty put them in prime position and captain Jackson Hastings wasted no time making his mark With a perfectly weighted grubber to the right edge he found Fletcher Hunt diving over for the first four points of the day (6’) Connor Votano added the extras for a 6-0 lead Hastings continued to cause havoc shortly after Matthew Arthur came within inches of grounding another well-placed kick but the Rabbitohs scrambled to clean up the danger Souths slowly worked their way into the contest A line drop-out gave them back possession and some much-needed momentum with Ammaron Gudgeon leading the charge through the middle five-eighth Josh Schuster caught the Knights napping and slammed the ball down under the posts (17’) Ashton Ward converted to level the scores at 6-6 Souths rolled through the middle and backed their forward pack two penalties gave the visitors a reprieve until Knights forward Thomas Cant was placed on report for high contact Shaquai Mitchell came on with a noticeable impact charging into contact and setting the tone physically Then came what could’ve been the play of the half when Schuster snatched an intercept and took off downfield But just as it looked like scoring he lost the ball over the line in an otherwise brilliant effort The Knights pushed upfield and went back to their right edge where Tyson Gamble linked up with Logan Aoake showing incredible balance to plant the ball down just before being taken into touch for his second (25’) Schuster continued his dominant first-half performance with a looping cut-out ball to winger Haizyn Mellars who charged over to score in the corner (28’) The missed conversion kept things level at 10-10 Both sides struggled to complete sets late in the half But it was the youngster Ashton Ward who delivered for the Rabbitohs he slid through untouched off a clever dummy (39’) and nailed the conversion to hand Souths a 16-10 half-time lead but it was Newcastle who cracked the line first with Riley Jones finding a gap and slicing through to score (46’) leaving the Bunnies clinging to a narrow 16-14 lead in what was fast becoming a grind for two points A moment of brilliance came from Souths after Fletcher Hunt threw a wayward pass straight to the opposition and the Rabbitohs pounced sent a short ball to Salesi Ataata who bulldozed his way over the line (62’) to push the lead out to 20-14 Newcastle sparked into life off the back of a monster 80-metre set with Hastings floating a kick toward the posts gathered cleanly and dived under the posts for the try (66’) before converting his own effort to tie the game once again at 20-20 Another kick on the right edge was tapped back and Riley Jones scooped it up to bag his second of the day with a match-winning four points (73’) Votano coolly slotted the conversion to hand the Knights a 26-20 lead with just under five to play With two minutes remaining Souths needed a miracle and the Knights gave them a lifeline and then came a send-off for Tyrone Thompson for dissent (78’) The Rabbitohs rolled the dice on the last tackle shifting right where Leonard Skelton muscled through two defenders and slammed the ball down in the corner igniting the crowd and setting up a heart-stopping grandstand finish (79’) The sideline conversion attempt from Ward had the crowd on the edge of their seats the Knights emerged victorious in one of the most entertaining NSW Cup clashes of the year With the game hanging in the balance at 20-all and both sides battling fatigue the Knights launched a kick towards the right edge in the dying minutes the ball was tapped back into open space and fullback Riley Jones reacted fastest pouncing on the loose ball to snatch his second try and swing the momentum back Newcastle’s way It proved the difference in a seesawing contest sealing a two-point victory in one of the season’s most thrilling finishes Round 10 will see 10 NSW Cup teams converging in Tamworth next week for the NSWRL Regional Magic Round at Scully Park The Knights will take on the eighth-placed North Sydney Bears in what promises to be a fiery clash while Rabbitohs will enjoy a much-needed bye for a chance to regroup and come back stronger in Round 11 Western Suburbs Magpies v St George Illawarra Dragons  Dragons down Magpies in Lidcombe Oval blowout Western Suburbs Magpies have fallen to their third-successive defeat in a 60-28 loss to the visiting St George Illawarra Dragons at Lidcombe Oval in The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Some early Magpies errors led to a nicely worked play through multiple hands down the right side for the Dragons to open the scoring inside seven minutes through winger Ben Rumble before doubling down four minutes later (10-0) Western Suburbs continued to knock on St George Illawarra’s door and finally broke through via a Max Lyles dummy which split the defence and allowed the makeshift centre to go over unscathed (10-6) From there the Red V sat in cruise control Jonah Glover’s short ball put Jacob Halangahu in space to hand off to Nick Tsougranis before the tackle-busting centre set up Cody Ramsey for his first of the afternoon (22-6) Glover was soon at it again via a looping cut-out pass to give Rumble a double in the corner before Lachlan Ilias got in on the action when he pounced on Ramsey’s chip kick The Magpies luck went from bad to worse as an attacking play near the try-line went wrong allowing Ramsey to scoop up the scraps and dash 95 metres to put the Dragons ahead 40-6 at half-time The Magpies came out with purpose in the second half and were first to score points with a well-worked short side play to put Eli El-Zakhem over in the corner (40-12) But Ilias had his own short-side play up the sleeve a few sets later as he put Buchanan through a hole before receiving the ball back to claim his own double (44-12) The No.7 had his fingerprints all over the second 40 putting Raymond Faitala-Mariner through a hole before Glover kicked his side to a half century The Magpies showed some resilience with back-to-back tries through fullback Krystian Mapapalangi and halfback Kurt Falls and had the last try in the 79th minute try via Luke Jack but was little too late as the Dragons had run away with the 60-26 win securing his hat-trick late in the match in a strong performance by a well-oiled Dragons team who are staking their claim for the NSW Cup in 2025 The Magpies will look to break their losing streak when they open NSWRL Regional Magic Round in Tamworth next Saturday while the Dragons take on the Newtown Jets Penrith Panthers v Canberra Raiders  Raiders make it three in a row with grinding win over Panthers Canberra Raiders withstood a late attacking onslaught from Penrith Panther to run out 16-10 winners at the Blacktown Exercise Sport and Technology Hub this afternoon scoring opportunities were few and far between But an initial flurry of points in the opening 15 minutes saw Penrith skip out to a 10-4 lead courtesy of a double to fullback A Chevy Stewart try late into the opening half saw the visitors draw level 10-all and the Raiders were the only side to convert any opportunity into points in a grinding second half with another try-scoring effort from dummy-half Penrith were made to pay for some early ill-discipline with the Raiders scoring first in the fifth minute after some quick hands ended with winger Michael Asomua crossing over untouched in the northwest corner to give the visitors an early 4-0 lead Similar discipline issues from the Raiders enabled the Panthers to hit back four minutes later when Laurie crashed over out wide from close range and with Zac Lamont’s conversion successful the home side led 6-4 Another early-tackle penalty conceded by the Raiders from the following set resulted in a second try to Laurie in the 14th minute which pushed the Panthers’ lead out to 10-4 Canberra took advantage of some repeat sets inside the Penrith 20 to level the scores in the 33rd minute courtesy of a burrowing try from dummy-half to fullback Chevy Stewart to make it a 10-all score-line heading into the half-time break The Raiders repelled several sets inside their own 20 early in the second half before a late-tackle penalty and ensuing six-again infringement enabled the visitors to regain the lead in the 56th minute when experienced hooker Danny Levi burrowed his way to score next to the posts to give Canberra a 16-10 lead had the opportunity to score in the northwest corner only to be denied by some brilliant cover defence then being denied by the touchline before touching down in the in-goal moments later It enabled the Raiders to record their third win in succession In a second half where point-scoring opportunities were at a premium some poor Panthers discipline late in the tackle count invited the Raiders into their opponents’ 20 Hooker Danny Levi used all his guile and experience to break the 10-all deadlock with a strong effort from dummy-half and give the Raiders a six-point lead they would never relinquish over the remaining 25 minutes of the game This Saturday the Panthers are looking to avoid three losses in a row when they open NSWRL Regional Magic Round at Scully Park A few hours later the Raiders will face competition front-runners at Collegians Sporting Complex in Wollongong as they attempt to extend their winning streak to four matches Sydney Roosters v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs  Roosters claim victory with remarkable second-half comeback Sydney Roosters have produced a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 38-31 in Round Nine of The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup at Wentworth Park on Sunday afternoon The Roosters were down 31-12 with 25 minutes to go but scored five unanswered tries to secure the two points The home team scored first points following a strong attack down the left edge when the ball made its way to Tom Rodwell who attempted a grubber on the last tackle The ball ricocheted off a Bulldogs player and Rodwell scooped it up and dived over the try-line Chad Townsend nailed the conversion to put the Roosters ahead 6-0 Roosters scored again minutes after through the combination of Dominic Young and Townsend Some crisp passing down the right eventually found Young who used his speed and strength to blitz down the wing and find his halfback inside him who crashed over for a try Townsend converted his own try to extend the lead to 12-0 Bulldogs bounced back soon after through some tough work from their middle forwards Taniela Otukolo bashed his way through the middle before skipping past a defender and flick-passing out to Joseph O’Neill who dived over for a try The kick was converted directly in front to bring the score to 12-6 The away side scored back-to-back tries to level the scores 12-12 Rising outside back Jonathan Sua spotted a gap in the defensive line and took it on himself skipping through several players before offloading to Ragarive Wavik who scored comfortably Bulldogs scored a third try to put them in the lead for the first time Cassius Tia found Wavik outside on the right edge who then tapped the ball along to Blake Wilson who dived into the corner for his first points of the day The conversion was slotted from the side-line by Tia to give his side a 16-12 lead Canterbury-Bankstown scored a fourth successive try to give them a healthy lead thanks to some tough work through the middle A short ball found Larry Muagututia who barged his way through the defence and crashed over for his first NSW Cup try The conversion was slotted for a 24-12 lead and with Bulldogs on the Roosters’ 10-metre line a short ball found Cassius Tia who slotted a field goal from directly in front to give his side a 25-12 lead going into half-time Canterbury-Bankstown picked up where they left off in the second half as they scored another try through the middle Forward Logan Spinks bashed his way through the Roosters defence and looked to be held up but managed to extend his arm out and secure the four-pointer The lead was extended out to 31-12 following the conversion The Roosters managed to get a try back at the halfway point of the second half to fight their way back into the contest Some tidy passing down the left edge found Ashton Warwick who ran a tidy line to score his second try of the season and tighten the margin to 31-16 The Roosters scored back-to-back tries as the momentum looked to swing The left edge was in full flight as Chad Townsend found halves partner Jake Elliott outside him who found a gap in the defensive line and scored himself a try Townsend converted the try to make it 31-22 Roosters scored three in a row as they tightened the gap to make it a one-score game Dom Young blitzed down the right wing and passed inside to Kyron Fekitoa who scored with ease The kick was converted to bring the score to 31-28 The home side took the lead with five minutes remaining as Ethan King threw a cut-out pass over to Dom Young who strolled over to score a comfortable try and give his side a 32-31 lead Roosters all but confirmed the victory when that dangerous left edge found its way out to Tom Rodwell who leaped into the corner to score his second Townsend nailed the kick from the side-line to make the final score 38-31 Roosters looked down and out as the Bulldogs led 31-12 but a tidy try from Ashton Warwick kicked off the comeback as they scored an additional four unanswered tries In Round 10 of The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup the competition heads to Tamworth for NSWRL Regional Magic Round with the Roosters facing off against Manly Warringah Sea Eagles while the Bulldogs will play traditional rivals The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights | Round Nine - Roosters v Bulldogs The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights | Round Nine - Panthers v Raiders The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights | Round Nine - Magpies v Dragons The Knock-On Effect NSW 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Sydney the 50-seat trattoria is led by a former Pellegrino 2000 chef – and the dining room is bellissimo the charming trattoria is housed in a former butcher shop and is serving up regional Italian classics and home-style recipes beautiful charcuterie and quality cuts from its in-house butchery Leading the kitchen at Osteria Mucca is head chef Janina Allende, who's bringing a wealth of experience from running the kitchen at popular Pellegrino 2000 for more than two years, as well as spending time on the pans at Alberto’s Lounge and Bar Vincent “Her vision for Mucca centres on creating honest carefully crafted dishes that highlight regional flavours seasonal produce and knowing the origins of every ingredient,” the team has said.  Opening menu highlights include pickled vegetables with fava bean purée; gnudi with brown butter and sage; lamb tartare with rocket and pecorino; veal tongue with salsa verde; and house-made sausage And we’d find it hard not to finish with a scoop (or three) of gelato alongside party-ready aperitivo cocktails and digestivi Just like all of Paisano & Daughters' venues – which also include the brand-new boutique Australia Street Suites – the design at Osteria Mucca is a knockout thanks to co-owner and creative director Sarah Doyle Forest-green-and-white chequered floors are complemented by vintage lighting Walking into the light-filled space feels like taking a step back in time – it’s one of the most beautiful dining rooms we’ve seen lately Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us Newtown's 3-2 defeat at home by already-relegated Aberystwyth in April saw them also drop out of the Cymru Premier Aberystwyth Town and Newtown will have new managers next season as they adjust to life outside the JD Cymru Premier Both clubs had been ever presents in the league since its formation in 1992 but the two mid Wales clubs will be in tier two next season Antonio Corbisiero returned to Aberystwyth to replace Anthony Williams in November 2024 The Seasiders did reach the final of the Nathaniel MG Cup but ultimately Corbisiero could not save the club from relegation "I'd like to thank everybody at the club for the opportunity of leading the team in the fight for survival this season," Corbisiero it wasn't to be and I'm gutted for everybody involved that relegation was the outcome "My thanks go to the fans who have been with us all the way — especially the incredible support at the Cup Final in February "It'd be fantastic to see that support week in week out next season for a new manager to help get this club back to the JD Cymru Premier." Where Aberystwyth will play next season - JD Cymru North or JD Cymru South - remains unclear with the Ceredigion club waiting on the licensing processes for tiers two and three Newtown had sacked manager Callum McKenzie with two games of the league season remaining and before their fate had been decided Craig Williams took charge of those final two games but Newtown were relegated in their penultimate game defeat at home by already-doomed Aberystwyth The Robins have acted quickly to make a new appointment with former Guislfield boss Nathan Leonard who had been Newtown assistant – an experienced manager at tier two level – now in charge ambitious plan for how he wants to develop the team both on and off the pitch," Newtown chairman Nick Evans said "His values align closely with the club's identity and aspirations and we're confident he is the right person to lead us in the next chapter of our journey." 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. is selling with $6.5m to $6.95m price hopes A grand Victorian mansion considered one of Geelong’s most significant early homes has hit the market for the first time in 20 years The downsizing owner of Newtown Brae is selling the extraordinary four-bedroom house originally built for former convict turned prominent publican Joseph Lewis at 15 Stephen St, Newtown making it one of the city’s oldest surviving homes with the substantial two-storey Italianate extension designed by notable architect Alexander Hamilton added in 1885 The formal dining room has north-facing views RELATED: Architect-designed home sets record in beachside hamlet Buyer sentimentality spurs quick sale in Highton Unbeatale lakeside views worth millions in Wallington sale It occupies an elevated 3407sq m block with treetop views across Geelong Kay & Burton agent Peter Kudelka has set price hopes from $6.5m to $6.95m for the property calling for expressions of interest by May 27 the landmark home would eclipse the suburb record set by fellow 19th century mansion Raith Mr Kudelka said he expected strong interest in the “trophy property” as so few of similar calibre existed “It was built in 1851 and renovated and extended in 1885 by a guy called Alexander Hamilton who is quite famous in the area,” he said “It has been in this family for 20 years and they are just at the stage now where they are scaling down.” The original three-room cottage dates back to 1851 The formal lounge has a marble fireplace and crystal chandelier The wide rear balcony has treetop views over Geelong He said the owners had made sympathetic improvements to the heritage-listed home but there was still scope for new owners to make further changes internally “They added the front veranda in the early stages and they have just done some renovation work internally to bring it up to speed,” he said a bedroom and a living room so it gives you that flexibility but it’s actually a comfortable family home.” The bluestone lower level is also home to a library and a rustic cellar a stark contrast from the stately reception rooms upstairs which display original decorative features such as marble fireplaces The modern kitchen and meals area flows out to the wraparound balcony The downstairs living area also has a decorative fireplace Mr Kudelka said two old posts on the expansive back lawn once held the net for a tennis court that could be reinstated Newtown Brae’s original owner Joseph Lewis was transported to Van Diemen’s Land for counterfeit offences and later became a successful publican in Geelong at the Shearer’s Arms When he advertised the three-bedroom cottage it was set on 1.6ha of garden with 400 fruit trees The Victorian Heritage Database citation shows Western District grazier James Alexander acquired the property in 1884 changing its name and engaging Colac architect Alexander Hamilton to extend it Newtown Jets won their ninth title in The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup but were made to fight for every centimetre of CommBank Stadium in today’s Grand Final by fellow foundation club (1908) the North Sydney Bears As a measure of the tightness between these two scores were locked up four times with four tries apiece as the game headed into its final 15 minutes But the circuit breaker came from Jets and Cronulla-Sharks front rower Braden Hamlin-Uele who capitalised from a bust upfield by his No.7 Niwhai Puru – the Player of the Match – to score at the southern end and send the 10,385 crowd into raptures “We knew we were going to be in for a tough game – the Bears just kept turning up – and we had that understanding going into the game and we prepared for it,” said Jets coach George Ndaira “We wouldn’t be anything without our supporters and our fans and obviously our partnership with the Sharks – it showed today how much that’s working you always wish at the start of every year you might get the big one It means so much for Newtown as a club – we heard the chants and that was just so good.” The Jets last won the NSW Cup in 2019 but it’s been a longer wait for the Bears – their eighth and last was in 1993 “We tried really hard but there was a couple of areas where we weren’t good enough we didn’t complete well and they did,” said Bears coach Kieran Dempsey “I thought we were coming home well using our speed through the middle The Bears have used 40 players this year and also lost head coach Pat Weisner towards the back end of the year They’ve been through a lot and the resolve they showed today and all year was remarkable,” Dempsey said With Melbourne Storm and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks finishing their NRL Preliminary final duties this weekend that brought fullback Sualauvi Faalogo back to the Bears and Hamlin-Uele to the Jets in as last-minute changes Newtown snatched a 16-10 halftime lead through a 39th minute try to centre Mawene Hiroti The opening 15 minutes was your archetypal Rugby League grind giving an indicator this would be a close match The scoreboard was locked at 6-6 and 10-10 during the first half – twice again in the second (16-16 But after the Jets were denied twice by the video referee – winger Sam Stonestreet was held up and fullback Liam Ison ruled a double movement – momentum seemed to swing towards the Henson Park team Hiroti busted through two tacklers and dragged a third with him for a fine individual effort Puru’s conversion and the Jets had the six-point lead at the break The Jets other two tries came from winger Tom Rodwell and right centre Chris Vea’ila Bears hooker Bronson Garlick collected a Matt Stimson offload for North Sydney’s first points in the 20th minute and then Faalogo showed why he’s scored eight tries in 14 games for Storm this year Using that Melbourne connection he ran off his back-rower Joe Chan and despite taking a heavy tackle right on the line Three minutes into the second half and scores were locked up for a third time (16-16) after Bears winger Allan Fitzgibbon zipped down the left touchline to score his 21st try of 2024 Hayman converted from the sideline with Jets supporters ringing in his ears The tit-for-tat nature continued with Billy Magoulias passing short to put Jordin Leiu over near the uprights for the Jets But the six-point lead (22-16) didn’t last long as six minutes later the Bears replied through try halfback Harradyn Wilson stepping and straightening (22-22) Hamlin-Uele’s try sealed the win despite the Bears frantic play on the Jets’ line in the final two minutes “This is 10 months worth of work that has gone into this,” Jets captain Billy Burns said “I just couldn’t be more proud – we said it so many times before we earmarked the day and we finally did it “I felt we were on our try-line the whole second half But we just kept saying to each other ‘One more Todd knows Tamworth will rally for Magic Round The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights | Round Nine - Rabbitohs v Knights Newtown’s Neiley St is cementing its reputation as a hotspot for high-end renovations with another custom build helping transform the streetscape A luxury knockdown rebuild project featuring handcrafted bricks and designer curves is the latest to be listed for sale at the prized address Newtown agent John Moran has set a $2.955m to $3.25m price guide for the striking four-bedroom house designed around a central swimming pool RELATED: High-end knockdown rebuilt project finds buyer in Newtown Five bidders raise a hand for Geelong West character home Couple turn 1980s Surf Coast pad into area’s coolest house Outdoor entertaining takes centre stage at the four-bedroom house Potential buyers are loving all the curves The vendors had a renovation in mind for the original brick home when they beat three other bidders for 4 Neiley St at auction in 2022 But they ended up starting from scratch to create a premium family home on the 763sq m block “They have built a really high-end home and it’s had really impressive feedback so far,” Mr Moran said “There are big executive style homes around there and there’s more to come so that little Neiley St strip is going to be really high end.” A striking curved wall showcasing handcrafted Krause bricks from Stawell is a standout feature of the four-bedroom home’s facade which he said was intentionally understated Most of the wow moments happen behind the front door where the neutral palette incorporates timber floors cathedral ceilings and tiled curved accents which have proven a hit with potential buyers The main living area is bathed in natural light The netural palette extends to the main bathroom An open-plan living area is the centrepiece of the design and connects to the pool and landscaped garden through a wall of glazing porcelain countertops and a large butler’s pantry “The pool and the back yard are standout features,” Mr Moran said it’s nice and bright and has a good flow to the floor plan It caters to families with the provision of a second lounge and home office The house follows in the footsteps of its neighbour at 2 Neiley St where a premium renovation was snapped up for $2.695m in October last year Geelong builder Built By Wilson’s Matt and Lauren Wilson teamed up with architects Tecture and renowned Melbourne property stylist Simone Haag to inject new life into that mid-century house “If you’re in the mood for a vintage shopping spree followed by a vegan lunch and an artisan coffee then look no further than Newtown,” recommends rugby league journalist and Newtown Jets volunteer Steven Russo “This quirky little suburb is perfect for those tourists looking to nourish their inner hipster… just look out for fixies.” The fixed-gear bicycles that plaster the pavement aren’t Newtown’s only obstacle. The neighbourhood’s cooler-than-cool reputation has priced out many of the university students and long-time residents that generated Newtown’s personality while red tape binding the inner city’s nightspots have forced party-seekers into the inner west on weekends Once a vibrant patchwork of old-school pubs these changes have altered what King Street represents “To me, it’s fun and colour,” says Camilla Schippa, CEO of The Social Outfit a fashion label that introduces refugees to the Australian workforce through their King Street boutique so it can keep its vibe and not just disappear into shawarma shops.” Newtown remains Sydney’s most colourful quarter – and these are the top things to see and do in the area The first thing that smacks visitors in the face when they get off the train in Newtown – only a six-minute journey from Sydney’s Central Station – is street art Juilee Pryor and Andrew Aiken’s I Have a Dream mural has been a King Street icon since 1991 pairing Martin Luther King Jr with the Aboriginal flag in a statement for Indigenous rights tackles the issues of gentrification and housing affordability – check out Falling Sky in King Lane and The Housing Bubble on Enmore Road Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy ‘The Housing Bubble’ is a large-scale mural by the ‘Australian Banksy’ Fintan Magee | © PETER PARKS/AFP via Getty Images a 2,500-seat live music venue that’s welcomed the likes of The Rolling Stones and Oasis to its stage since opening in 1910 But Newtown’s most quintessential experience is watching the local rugby league team run around on a Saturday afternoon. Founded in 1908, the Newtown Jets are the oldest rugby league club in Australia and stepping into their cherished home ground Henson Park feels like entering a time capsule of another era “There isn’t a more pure rugby league experience than a Jets game at Henson Park,” club volunteer Steven Russo explains big grassy hill and reasonably priced sausage sandwiches it’s the perfect day out for footy fans wanting to relive the good old days.” “The food scene here is dynamic, interesting but very grounded,” says Emma’s Snack Bar owner Anthony Sofy a Middle Eastern eatery tucked away on Liberty Street “Our venue has been around for over 20 years and we provide real home-made Lebanese food that makes you smile.” Newtown also boasts some of the city’s most innovative contemporary Australian restaurants “It’s never boring – one day you can have Italian for dinner the next day switch to Indian or Asian and you will also find a modern Australian restaurant like us,” says Dorothy Lee but our focus and support on Australian produce should be taken into consideration People should think about that when they go out by choosing to dine here they are supporting small businesses across Australia.” on the north end of King Street Hotel retain their appeal “Walking from the top to the bottom of King Street on a weeknight or weekend you’re presented with a different destination to drink at almost every turn,” says Nick Cerone “There’s something for everyone at the Marly too – we love meeting new patrons and their four-legged mates!” made famous by the drag queens at the start of The Adventures of Priscilla “Every single café has a queer flag in it; it’s just a very forward-thinking place,” says Matt Folino from The Imperial which benefited from a big-money makeover by The Sydney Collective in 2018 “They invested a large sum of money and really transformed it into a modern unique space… but it’s maintained its historic LGBTQ status.” a lot of shops are closing down and are being replaced by restaurants,” explains Camilla Schippa from The Social Outfit “But I have a feeling that Newtown will always change and always stay the same somehow.” | Bree Evans / Unsplash And King Street’s boutiques aren’t limited to clothes. Better Read Than Dead is a literary landmark; T Totaler is Sydney’s original tea bar; The Flower Room is a charming boutique florist; and Egg Records curates one of the most formidable collections of new and used LPs I have seen many changes over the years,” says Egg Records owner Baz Scott “There is always something that you will see that will amaze you Tom is a travel writer with a focus on East Asia and Australia He has contributed to Culture Trip since 2014 and has plenty of recommendations to share See & Do Awesome Things to do in the Blue Mountains See & Do The Best Aquariums and Marine Parks in Australia Guides & Tips The Best Non-Touristy Things To Do in Perth See & Do 10 Greatest Things To Do In Fremantle See & Do 6 Gorgeous Islands Near New South Wales See & Do The 10 Cutest Animals in Australia and Where To See Them See & Do 24 Must-Visit Attractions in Queensland Guides & Tips A Two-Week Itinerary to South Australia See & Do The Coolest Neighbourhoods in Brisbane See & Do The 10 Best Ecotourism Experiences in Australia Guides & Tips The 11 Weirdest Animals in Australia and Where To See Them See & Do 9 Things You Can Only Do And See In South Melbourne US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd Bali Hai is a Malaysian restaurant on King Street in Newtown You can get a range of classic Malaysian dishes as well as some of their specialties such shrimp paste chicken wings volcano tofu and pippies in Kam Heong sauce And their mud crab is a bargain and a perfect size for 2 people Every year Laura and I do one of my favourite Christmas traditions: Costco On the Friday before Christmas we go to Costco and buy what we need for Christmas and then eat some crab and then exchange Christmas presents And this year's crab restaurant is a Malaysian restaurant called Bali Hai in Newtown that Laura found on Tiktok When we arrive the restaurant looks to be half full with Malaysian families enjoying spreads of food There are tanks at the front where there are a couple of lobsters and some fish The decor is retro and simple and service is very friendly and they happily recommend some dishes We are both famished and thirsty so Laura starts with a refreshing watermelon juice We didn't order any starters and go straight into mains but we aren't waiting long until food arrives The menu is large and has many Malaysian classics but they also have some dishes that we've never seen before The first dish to arrive is the volcano tofu which is a ring of egg tofu with a bed of scallops inside Normally there is also red capsicum in it but Laura is allergic to capsicum so it is just scallops for us The scallops are on the smaller side and a touch chewy but the flavour and black pepper sauce are delicious The tofu itself is very moreish and it's a perfect bite when you get a bit of tofu scallop and the crispy vermicelli all in one in my extreme hunger I thought this was shrimp stuffed fried chicken but it's shrimp paste fried chicken Nevertheless these chicken wings are extraordinarily good and crunchy as well as juicy in every bite When we saw Kam Heong sauce offered for the pippies we both wanted to try it and so we decided to order the stir fried pippies with Kam Heong sauce and crispy vermicelli. Kam Heong sauce is a powerhouse of flavour reminiscent of a rendang sauce Indian and Malay cuisines made with oyster sauce The vermicelli is super crispy and gives each bite a fantastic texture There are a few different crab sauces available like black pepper ginger shallot and Kam Heong but we went with the classic Singapore Chilli Fried Crab While the Kam Heong was gutsy and savoury this sauce is more on the sweet side The crab is perfectly cooked and full of luscious sweet meat and there's a good amount of sauce on the side Usually we order crab with efu noodles but here you can get fried mantou buns that go perfectly with the crab and mop up that delicious sauce nicely Nothing beats the classic kang kong with sambal belacan The hollow ends still have a nice crunch to them and this is such a tasty By the end we are all so stuffed full and all plans to go to a dessert place are abandoned So we pack up what we can't eat for the best leftovers and a Mr NQN enjoys eating out without having to leave the house do you have any Christmas traditions with friends Rarer still is a vast eight-bedroom Victorian estate with a big garden, dual access and its very own driveway.  Three friends pitched in together to buy the house for around $350,000 in 1988 – equivalent to about $975,000 in today’s money.  “Back in the day, Newtown wasn’t considered necessarily a desirable suburb and was a bit gritty,” Andrew said.  “But in the following decades it’s now become quite a trendy suburb, so there has been a huge move in inner-city desirability.”  Now in his seventies, Andrew is ready for a change.  The death of one of the owners in 2023 meant the time has now come to sell.  Seven-figure sale of terrace in Sydney's Newtown sets a suburb record The $1,351,000 Newtown unit that ticked all the boxes for first home buyers Newtown terrace may look micro from the street but a spacious design lies inside “It’s very sad to leave, very nostalgic, but in life as you get older, people have to make decisions about where they’re going,” he said.  “It’s time for a change, for a new generation to come in.”  Over the past four decades, the home has barely been touched. Inside, it abounds with original features: cornicing, picture rails, bay windows and chimneys.  However, the new owners will need to put in a lot of work to restore it to its former glory.  Many of the rooms are in a poor state of repair. Paint is peeling from the walls and there are patches of damp spreading in the ceilings.  “It does need a lot of work. We just didn’t have the time or the money to invest into bringing it back to the sort of condition it would have been in its heyday,” Andrew said.  “But if you were prepared to spend the time and money, I think you could turn it into a really magnificent home.”  The house is scheduled to go to auction in mid-April with a guide price of $4 million.  For that price, you get a two-storey house on over 500 square metres of land.  The property is on a quiet leafy street, but it’s only a short walk away from Newtown Station and the King Street buzz.  The listing by BresicWhitney Inner West suggests the property could be transformed into multiple homes, subject to council approval.  But Andrew foresees it making an ideal home for a large family.  “If it was just a couple, they might get a bit lost in it,” he laughed.  “It’s a very big house and a very big yard, so I guess if it was a large family or an extended family I could see that working very well.” The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate yet don’t compromise on ingredients or deliciousness My first visit to Myra’s Kitchen was meant to be speedy and unremarkable: I was walking by and thought I’d quickly check the shop’s opening hours. But Chris Rummey’s Greek-Cypriot eatery operates at a generous exchange rate. As I asked about the business hours, I noticed the cake on the counter and wondered what kind it was. In seconds he’d handed me a complimentary slice and offered a two-in-one explainer: a culinary class and language lesson combined. The popular, remarkably green falafel bowl.Janie BarrettAdvertisementThe cake was a Cypriot lemon and olive oil specialty known as kalo prama: it justifiably translates to “good thing” in Greek. Then I also scored a crash course in the geography of Cyprus, some family history, an accounting of Myra’s Kitchen’s existence (it had been open 103 days at this point) and a compliment on my T-shirt. All in a matter of minutes. My in-and-out mission was a preview of Rummey’s rat-a-tat, friendly energy – and the many ways Myra’s Kitchen is generous. Prices for his pita sandwiches and Greek-Cypriot bowls are all under 20 bucks and he doesn’t skimp on ingredients or preparation, either. He arrives at 4am to ensure his Cypriot-style pita – which is crusty and thick, like Italian ciabatta – is timed so the bread’s warm release from the oven coincides with the arrival of his first customers. A tasty lamb pita pocket.Janie BarrettHis early hours also involve prepping tzatziki and other condiments he layers into his sliced pita or salad-topped bowls. Some fillings are more time-intensive: his lountza (Cypriot cured pork) takes two weeks to ready, so it’s not always on offer. But typically he’ll slather skordalia (“garlic and dill potato sauce”) with sheftalia (Cypriot pork sausage with a sweet hint of cinnamon), or pair keftedes (Greek meatballs) with tzatziki. Always ask for his chilli sauce, which you might spot bubbling in a tray as he retrieves it from the kitchen: it’s thick and caramelly, like a savoury Mediterranean jam. His halloumi pita is a breakfast-friendly bundle: grill-bronzed cheese bricked in with shredded cabbage, tomato relish, fried egg and tzatziki. Every bite is a sizeable joy. His bowls are similarly banked with flavour – just served on brown rice instead of crusty bread. The bowl with falafel has many fans: bite into the golden-fried crust and you’ll notice how remarkably green it is inside, partly from the parsley-loads Rummey packs into his mix. The lush colour also comes from the addition of mashed broad beans – a riff on the Egyptian style. (His grandfather, who spent World War II in Alexandria, introduced the family to this approach.) Photo: Janie BarrettDon’t miss his yia yia’s potatoes: they’re baked in olive oil, speckled with oregano and parsley, and dusted with a zingy coating of lemon zest. Cracked eggs, hand-ground polenta, yoghurt, sugar and olive oil also go into the baking tin. Everything tastes like the simplest yet most amplified version of itself. Eating it might be like basking in the glaring warmth of Greek sun. Cypriot specialty kalo prama (a lemon and olive oil cake).Janie BarrettThen there’s the frappe. Rummey adds a double shot of St Ali’s Wide Awake dark espresso blend instead of the Greek tradition of using instant coffee. But he froths it in a cocktail shaker with milk and sugar as is custom – agitating it so enthusiastically that it keeps bubbling long after it arrives at your table. It’s a fun caffeinated drink, optimised for summer days. Rummey’s Greek Cypriot heritage isn’t just reflected on the menu – you’ll notice it in the decor, from the Zena oil tin he uses as a vase at the entrance to the portrait of an ancient Cypriot sculpture on his wall. And although Rummey’s demeanour seems naturally preset to “friendly” mode, he hasn’t won over everyone. “I’ve alienated a lot of the regular locals who just want a bacon and egg roll,” he says. But the owner has rightly chosen not to waver from his Greek-Cypriot approach. Myra’s Kitchen is named after his great-grandmother after all. “This is the food of my family,” he says. “It feels so correct.” Vibe: Owner Chris Rummey is as generous with his time, knowledge and wit as he is with the condiments and ingredients he lavishes on his orders Go-to dish: The halloumi pita is the gold standard of breakfast sandwiches – although the falafel bowl also has a strong following, too The light, airy focaccia is worth ‘walking through a hot desert’ for at this beloved bakeryCustomers keep flocking to this community-based bakery for its exquisite baked goods including croissants, sweet treats and sourdough. Cosy up with flame-licked food at this candlelit cafe and restaurantLush and dramatic dishes made from seasonal produce over an open fire are at the heart of Coledale’s cosy coastal cafe-restaurant Earth Walker & Co. Sydney’s most authentic Hong Kong food is not where you might expect itHop on the shiny new Parramatta light rail to this modest suburban eatery and join the throng of expats seeking a taste of home at Fishboy Kitchen. Paddy Chan is the first Irish Chinese restaurant in Sydney and they've just opened up their second branch in Newtown While the original shop in Kensington is a strictly takeaway establishment So what is Irish Chinese food like and what is a must order at Paddy Chans' (spoiler: it is HUGE so bring a group!) I've been intrigued by the idea of Irish Chinese food ever since I heard that Paddy Chan opened in Kensington Unfortunately while we used to live in Kensington Paddy Chans opened after we moved and we never quite got there because it was takeaway only But when we were walking on King Street in Newtown I saw the familiar green sign and a few days later the restaurant opened and we came ravenously hungry (tip: you need to be hungry) Irish Chinese food started in the mid-20th century with the wave of Chinese immigration to Ireland primarily from Hong Kong and Guangdong in southern China The first Chinese restaurants in Ireland appeared in the 1940s and 1950s mainly in Dublin These Chinese restaurants introduced dishes adapted to local Irish tastes featuring milder flavours and more fried options with the inclusion of familiar ingredients like hot chips to appeal to Irish palates dishes like "spice bags" (a mix of fried chicken Munch boxes became part of Irish Chinese cuisine Darren and Nick who all went to school together in County Wicklow After arriving in Sydney they quickly realised that there was no Irish Chinese food like they had back home in Ireland In May 2024 they opened their own takeaway shop in Kensington with Nick the chef spearheading the menu ordering is done at the counter where you can peruse the illuminated menu There are a range of starters and while some of it may sound familiar For example there are three types of spring rolls (chicken & cheese chicken &vegetable or vegetable) as well as bbq ribs chicken balls as well as noodles several varieties Bring 3 of your favourite people for this because it is a huge pizza box filled with food On the base is a bed of fried rice topped with hot chips chicken and vegetable spring rolls and a choice of 2 sauces It fills up a pizza box with the ribs and sauces coming in separate containers There is a smaller version for 1 person (but really 2 people) called a Spice Box a Munch Box refers to a popular fast food meal consisting of a large box filled with a variety of items designed for sharing The contents usually include a mix of fried and grilled foods And I can't wait to dive into this because it smells so good We ordered it with chilli salt for $3 extra which I definitely recommend if you like things spicy The two sauces we ordered were the curry sauce and the sweet and sour sauce Everyone talks about the chicken balls and they are delicious They're filled with soft chicken breast without any added filler and they're great dipped in the sweet and sour sauce They suggest getting a bit of everything and placing it on your plate and then pouring sauce over or dippings things in the sauce The spring rolls too are filled with chicken lots of chicken in fact and aren't the typical ones with lots of vegetables and noodles (next time I'd get the vegetable ones or try the chicken and cheese) The bbq pork ribs are soft and quite sweet with a star anise scented char siu style of sauce while the crispy chicken strips are hot and freshly fried I like dipping these into the curry sauce which is definitely my favourite sauce The curry sauce also goes well spooned over the fried rice the noodle box because while they have Chow Mein and Singapore Noodles which are like the regular renditions the noodle box is a more unique Irish Chinese offering where you can get the sauce cooked into the noodles sweet and sour and black bean and I ordered the satay I saw a lot of people on Tiktok talk about how heavy and big the serves are and you definitely notice that The box of noodles weighs in around 1kg/.2lbs they have a good amount of vegetables and egg in them and the addition of satay sauce into the noodles along with the regular soy seasoning is just delicious All of this was washed down with a Club rock shandy ($4.95) with real bits which is an orange and lemon carbonated soft drink which is said to have real orange bits in it By the end of the meal it looks like we've barely touched it even though we are bursting at the seams but it's all ready to take away in this packaging have you ever tried Irish Chinese food and if so sold for $850,000 after being passed in to the highest bidder A versatile Newtown property that attracted interest from downsizers first-time buyers and investors has been snapped up immediately after being passed in at auction The three-bedroom house at 3 Noske St, Newtown sold for $850,000 after it was passed in to the only bidder active at Saturday’s auction Gartland Geelong agent Michael Tricarico said there were three interested parties in the crowd but the only bidder acted to secure the property after it had been passed in RELATED: Western Beach home earns top price in waterfront sale How Geelong homebuyers can get in the best suburbs for less Elk fashion label founders’ selling ‘sky house’ after Bellarine move Mr Tricarico said the versatility of the renovated weatherboard house was the key attraction across multiple demographics It had been listed with price hopes from $815,000 to $885,000 “It’s a very pretty home with a lot of character – it’s quite a stunning place The versatility to the floorplan and the area were also attractions Plantation shutters and a restored exposed brick chimney create a cosy environment in this bedroom The main living room opens to the kitchen and dining area at the rear of the residence “We had everyone from downsizers to first-time buyers it was a home that drew the attention of a lot of different buying groups.” Mr Tricarico said the buyers were enamoured with the property loved the home immediately when she walked into it.” The property is close to Elderslie Reserve and moments from some of Geelong’s best schools the light-filled home features high ceilings original timber floorboards and plantation shutters A central living area adjoins the combined kitchen/dining zone where the kitchen has stainless-steel appliances – a dishwasher Smeg oven and 4-burner gas cooktop – plus a pantry and ample benchspace A rear carport offers a versatile entertaining space next to a back veranda with a servery bar from the kitchen The kitchen is at the centre of the action at the rear of the home French doors open on to a large deck and rear yard for indoor/outdoor living while a servery window from the kitchen ads an additional connection to the outdoor space with one retaining the original brick fireplace and including a ceiling fan The spacious bathroom features electric underfloor heating and an indulgent oval bathtub Other features include a laundry with external access and a single remote carport that provides secure off-street parking from a side driveway is selling via an expressions of interest campaign closing on March 27 A couple who spent 10 years restoring and renovating one of Newtown’s most substantial historic homes hope new owners will continue where they left off looking after the property The owners are selling the five-bedroom Edwardian house originally built for Geelong confectioner and philanthropist James Hugh McPhillimy at 1 Stephen St, Newtown The 16-room old circa 1914 brick house was designed by architects Laird and Buchan with a spacious hall a sunroom and lounge and even had maid’s quarters RELATED: Epic bayside home featured on Grand Designs relisted for sale Custom dream home creates waves in bayside pocket Who’s laughing now? Geelong’s 10 best suburbs revealed Jellis Craig Geelong agent Marcus Falconer has set price hopes from $4.8m to $5.1m for the 1800sq m property calling for expressions of interest closing on March 27 Owner Phil McMahon said he feared the house could be bulldozed when they were searching for a historic Geelong base to be close to family Mr McMahon said he and wife Alma tackled the renovation themselves undertaking repairs to the roof and solid brick internal walls and adjusting the floorplan “In a number of rooms we had to replace the ceilings because the slate was leaking on the roof,” he said “Then we went through the house room by room A brick arch portico forms the main entrance to the home The front door sports striking leadlight windows But relocating the kitchen was perhaps the most significant change “Originally the house had a maid’s quarters down the back It had buttons in the rooms up the front which someone could push and the indicator panel down the back had four rooms on it and a number would come up for someone to respond,” Mr McMahon said so we moved the kitchen up to the front where you can look out the front window “Originally they would have been able to see a lot of the bay and the You Yangs There’s some trees now which block a lot of that view.” The kitchen occupies a space overlooking the back garden A dining room occupies a living room overlooking the back garden The couple hopes new owners can continue to look after the home “Someone might decide they want to put a swimming pool in the front and a gym down the back or whatever,” Mr McMahon said “We’d like to think that whoever comes along will keep the old lady going because it’s more than 110 years since it was built and we’re only the third family to own it.” James McPhillimy was a proprietor of McPhillimy Brothers Confectionery the expansion of the Geelong Gallery (the McPhillimy Gallery is named in his honour) and St George’s Presbyterian Church on Latrobe Terrace The bathroom is one of the rooms the owners tackled during their renovation There are plenty of original features on show throughout the house and remained in the Hughes family until 2014 Mr Falconer said it was a generational property and the owners had created a rare opportunity for new owners “They’ve lived in it for 10 years to make it an amazing family home but there’s also an opportunity to further expand on it for the right people,” he said “It’s a once in a generation home and an amazing opportunity for someone to move in and do nothing but alternatively certainly make your own personalised touches.” Mr Falconer said the second street frontage also provided the potential for people to consider building a house or a multi-townhouse development on the northern side of the property Ante is a sake bar on busy King Street in Newtown. There are pages of different types of sakes as well as a tasty Japanese inspired food menu. Find out what you have to order when you're there! Ante is so subtly signposted and you can easily walk past it. Both Laura and I arrived separately and had to count the numbers on the street to find it (it doesn't help that google maps places it slightly down a laneway). The bar is decked out in shades of black. The owners are Matt Young and Jemma Whiteman and he also co- owns Black Market Sake. Laura and I wanted to go to Ante as soon as we saw that they had fried potato mochi on the menu but we weren't sure if we could get a table because they don't take bookings. We figure that since it's a Sunday night it will be ok and when Laura arrives at 6:30pm there are several tables free although the bar will become much busier within half an hour. We ask for recommendations - the service is pleasant but not particularly helpful saying that "everything is good" and not much else.  We start with drinks - a cocktail for Laura and a mocktail for me. We both love yuzu so we get yuzu flavoured drinks. Laura's drink is a Heiwa Shuzo Yuzushu and mine is a non alcoholic Yuzu Collins with fresh yuzu juice, lemongrass, shio-koji and Fever Tree tonic. If I were ever to envisage a perfect mocktail this is it. It has a fine balance of flavours that perfectly mimics an alcoholic cocktail. When we try both drinks against each other they taste very similar! The bread from AP Bakery around the corner is nice, served as four thick slices of seedy bread with kasu (sake lees) cultured butter on the side. Sometimes pickles are amazing, other times they are nice. I'd say that the fennel and carrot pickles are nice. I think we were hoping for more varieties of pickles and not just two. The next bite to arrive are the fried potato mochi coated in Everything Bagel sprinkles in a square of nori. These are tasty and stretchy, tasting like a cross between a pommes noisette and mochi but with a toasted seed coating and crisp nori for texture. "I think you should order this," says Laura pointing at the beef tongue sandwich and I nod in agreement because beef tongue is one of my favourite cuts. This sandwich is an absolute beauty. The beef tongue is crumbed and deep fried and then paired with shredded cabbage and a delicious curry mustard on super soft unfancy white bread cut into a circle. I savour each bite slowly even though I have the whole thing to myself.  Laura made an executive decision to order two pastas because this is her birthday dinner and we both love pasta. This turns out to be a good move because we both thought that these were the standout dishes of the night. The tagliatelle pasta has a moreish texture to it, like Asian noodles and is paired with a buttery fermented shiitake mushroom sauce with grated cheese to finish it off. While it is vegetarian, it is so full of flavour that you never think that you're missing out on anything. The casarecce with prawns, kanzuri and clementine is very different but no less divine. Kanzuri is a chilli paste, less salty and intense than yuzu kosho and when paired with the clementine zest remind me a little of yuzu kosho but perhaps more floral than salty. The grilled King George whiting looks gorgeous, split in half and butterflied sitting in a pool of cumquat beurre blanc sauce. The whiting itself is a tad overcooked so while the flavours are nice, the fish is a bit on the dry side. We also ordered a side salad of Living Earth lettuce and the salad leaves are super fresh and perfectly dressed. We both love the burnt honey dressing which I will definitely be recreating at home. We decide to try two desserts because it is a birthday celebration after all. I was also very curious about the creme caramel. It arrives as a log of creme caramel that is very firm but smooth textured. The mirin caramel is a bit of an acquired taste. Laura firmly rejects it, disliking the flavour and we both prefer the bits of the dessert without scooping extra caramel on our spoons. Freshly baked madeleines seem to be a popular thing in Melbourne but I'm happy that it has come to Sydney. Madeleines are best when baked fresh and these have just come out of the oven as they are soft, eggy and dusted with powdered sugar on top. So tell me Dear Reader, what did you think of the food here? Do you ask for recommendations from waitstaff or do you just go with what sounds good to you? CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Newtown skipper Billy Burns says he and his teammates are well aware of what the Jets club means to so many Rugby League fans across Sydney Being a foundation club (1908) like their opponents in The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Grand Final tomorrow there’s 117 years of history to try to absorb Photo: Bryden Sharp) says all the players have been willing to hear the Jets story as head coach George Ndaira has made it a mission throughout the year to highlight the culture and heritage “George has done a good job with that this year He’s given us a few history lessons about the jersey and what it means to put it on,” Burns told nswrl.com.au Ndaira was not in charge the last time the Jets won in 2019 “That gives us boys so much more respect about pulling the Newtown jersey on we’re just borrowing it for the future and we embrace that “We recognise the men who’d worn it before us and won in it The Jets history and name just adds to the jersey and the respect we have for it and the game,” Burns said “We love having all the old boys and the fans at our games It’s always good when we win having a few beers with the fans and former players – seeing the smiles on their faces from our hard work is special.” And it will take a mountain of hard work to overcome the Bears who are also steeped in tradition around the famous red-and-black jumper There are seven NRL players in both sides named last Tuesday The Jets have survived three matches on successive finals weekends to get to CommBank Stadium The Bears are more rested – a week off at the start and then another week off at the end after winning the Major-semi final Burns says the players are not jaded after a hard month of football But they are also mindful not to let the idea of winning a grand final get into their heads too early “We don’t want to play the occasion – we want to play the game,” he said but we need to concentrate on sticking to that game plan for 80 minutes and not wavering “So we won’t get too flustered by the moment We embrace it but at the end of the day we’ve got to play a game of footy and win it.” Development plans have been approved at 403 Pakington St which was originally the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Woollen Mill The company given a green light for a massive riverside development including more than 300 apartments is selling off the Newtown property Mill Properties could score a circa $30m payday for the 29,280sq m site at 403 Pakington St The landmark former woollen mill is set to reshape the urban landscape at the river end of Newtown’s main shopping strip RELATED: Dream price for Geelong ‘island’ site with upside What Geelong needs to build to cater for booming population 43 homes approved, more to come for 4.96ha site near shops The Mill Newtown property has direct frontage to the Barwon River and access to surrounding parkland, but the biggest asset is the permit to proceed with the major mixed-use precinct designed by Jam Architects. The approved development comprises 314 apartments, 29 townhouses and a diverse mix of commercial, retail and childcare facilities. Cushman & Wakefield agents Oliver Hay, Hamish Burgess, Joe Kairouz and Leon Ma have been tasked with finding a buyer for the property through an international expressions of interest campaign closing on May 1. Planning application prepared by JAM Architects for proposed Newtown development. The development was approved with only minor changes. Mr Hay said the offering was an “extraordinary opportunity” in one of Victoria’s most sought-after locations. “The combination of a substantial landholding, an existing planning approval for a mixed-use precinct, and Geelong’s continued economic growth makes The Mill an attractive proposition for a range of developers and investors,” Mr Hay said. Market expectations indicate interest in the vicinity of $30 million, further solidifying The Mill Newtown as one of the most significant development offerings in the region this year. Mr Burgess said given the strong infrastructure investment underpinning Geelong’s population growth, The Mill is expected to attract a wide range of potential buyers, including developers in the build-to-rent, aged care, and retirement living sectors. The proposed development will maximise the position above the leafy north bank of the Barwon River at Newtown. “Notably, the region has seen over $500 million directed toward healthcare developments, including the recently completed $20m dedicated children’s emergency department at University Hospital Geelong and new purpose-built facilities at Barwon Women’s and Children’s Hospital,” he said. “These significant enhancements have strengthened the region’s healthcare framework, driving population growth and increasing demand for high-quality residential and mixed-use developments as well as retirement living and aged care communities.” The development would include 10 buildings in total, ranging from one to seven storeys and would include commercial floorspace capable of accommodating existing new and existing operators. The property opened as the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Woollen Mill in 1920. The last textile manufacturer, Geelong Textiles and Geelong Dyeing relocating after being acquired by Australian Textile Investments in 2022. realcommercial.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Mill Properties could score a circa $30m payday for the 29,280sq m site at 403 Pakington St RELATED: Dream price for Geelong ‘island’ site with upside What Geelong needs to build to cater for booming population 43 homes approved, more to come for 4.96ha site near shops The Mill Newtown property has direct frontage to the Barwon River and access to surrounding parkland but the biggest asset is the permit to proceed with the major mixed-use precinct designed by Jam Architects The approved development comprises 314 apartments 29 townhouses and a diverse mix of commercial Joe Kairouz and Leon Ma have been tasked with finding a buyer for the property through an international expressions of interest campaign closing on May 1 Planning application prepared by JAM Architects for proposed Newtown development The development was approved with only minor changes Mr Hay said the offering was an “extraordinary opportunity” in one of Victoria’s most sought-after locations “The combination of a substantial landholding an existing planning approval for a mixed-use precinct and Geelong’s continued economic growth makes The Mill an attractive proposition for a range of developers and investors,” Mr Hay said Market expectations indicate interest in the vicinity of $30 million further solidifying The Mill Newtown as one of the most significant development offerings in the region this year Mr Burgess said given the strong infrastructure investment underpinning Geelong’s population growth The Mill is expected to attract a wide range of potential buyers The proposed development will maximise the position above the leafy north bank of the Barwon River at Newtown the region has seen over $500 million directed toward healthcare developments including the recently completed $20m dedicated children’s emergency department at University Hospital Geelong and new purpose-built facilities at Barwon Women’s and Children’s Hospital,” he said “These significant enhancements have strengthened the region’s healthcare framework driving population growth and increasing demand for high-quality residential and mixed-use developments as well as retirement living and aged care communities.” The development would include 10 buildings in total ranging from one to seven storeys and would include commercial floorspace capable of accommodating existing new and existing operators The property opened as the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Woollen Mill in 1920 Geelong Textiles and Geelong Dyeing relocating after being acquired by Australian Textile Investments in 2022 New owners are going to take a landmark former Newtown residence converted for an aged care respite service full circle after purchasing the property The Brotherhood of St Laurence had listed the substantial four-bedroom house on a 1266sq m property at 347 Shannon Ave, Newtown having gone to auction in early February with $1.75m to $1.9m price hopes RELATED: Versatile Newtown home snapped up after auction Western Beach home earns top price in waterfront sale The home held on to plenty of original features such as leadlight windows and brick fireplaces Gartland Geelong agent Will Ainsworth said the buyers want to convert it back to a residence “They’ve bought it to do a renovation and move into it and enjoy it as a family home The intersection of Shannon Ave and Noble St is one of the city’s grandest with period homes on each corner that are close to the suburb’s private schools “They’re all fairly stately and they really like the grandness of the property and what it’s original features were and hopefully will be when they bring it back to life “Plus the land size is really advantageous given that they may want to do an extension down the track.” Mr Ainsworth said the buyers’ interest in the property emerged after the property went to auction where there was no bidding The large landholding was a plus on the corner site Many buyers were turned off by the busy street “It’s an incredible opportunity for them to get over 1000sq m in Newtown with a fairly stately character home it for $1.5m I think that’s a really good acquisition for them.” Heritage documents reveal the home was built around 1923 The home has been used as an aged care respite service for Gen U The house retains leadlight windows and high ceilings with a large living and dining room overlooking that gardens a stainless-steel dishwasher and 900mm cooker There are two bathrooms serving four bedrooms three with built-in wardrobes an one with a north-facing sunroom “I want to show people that Bengali food is Indian food as well as the corollary that Indian food is more than butter chicken and naan The food at Kolkata Social is a way for me to not only hold on to but celebrate my heritage in a different country,” she said Kolkata Social joins a strong line-up of Plate it Forward venues – Colombo Social, Kabul Social and Kyiv Social, winner of Time Out’s Impact Award 2025 – that support employ and train people from marginalised communities For each set menu ordered at Kolkata Social two meals will be donated to those in need – one in Sydney and one in India – with the group working with Indian-registered charity Calcutta Rescue And it’s not just the food that's vibrant Inspired by the colours and architecture of Kolkata the dining room is decked out in striking blue One wall features a beautiful mural of Dutt’s mother painted by artist Marlon Dalton – signaling the love strength and wisdom of our mothers and grandmothers – a motif found throughout all Plate it Forward venues Plate it Forward’s founder Shaun Christie-David added: “We have seen the all-women kitchen teams at Kabul Social and Kyiv Social transform and grow under the care and dedication of Ahana and we can’t wait to see the same here while also being treated to some of the tastiest curries and dishes I have had – though don’t tell my mum that!” Watch 1m 3sPolice say the off-duty officers were assaulted with one knocked to the ground and repeatedly punched and kicked to the head. A high-end knockdown rebuild project has found its first new residents in Newtown’s leafy Nantes St The custom five-bedroom home from renowned builder Bruce Warren at 44 Nantes St which incorporates just about every feature imaginable to create the ultimate turnkey project sold for about $2.93m McGrath Geelong agent David Cortous said initial price expectations of $3.595m were adjusted to a $3m to $3.3m range Couple turn 80s Surf Coast pad into area’s ‘coolest house’ The pool is in view from the main bedroom suite Mr Warren paid $1.17m for the property in 2021 before embarking on the knockdown rebuild project Mr Cortous said the home had sold to a local family “They’re not moving far – just upgrading from their house in Manifold Heights,” he said Mr Cortous said the property had attracted strong interest when we brought that price back into $3m to $3.3m there was some strong interest in the property from multiple buyers.” The swimming pool is the centrepiece of the outdoor entertainment area Entertaining takes centre stage behind the sage green front door where a beautifully finished outdoor entertainment area effectively creates a fourth living room overlooking the 783sq m property’s swimming pool The home is designed around a central crazy paved courtyard and pool that’s accessible from both the main open-plan living zone and adjoining family room so they built the backyard into the middle of the house so it could pick up the north-facing sunlight,” Mr Cortous said “It was really designed to pick up the northerly aspect where the pool was positioned and the outdoor pool house.” High ceilings amplify the sense of space in the main living room There’s a huge amount of benchspace for meal prep low-maintenance version of weatherboards and old Geelong red brick retaining walls takes it cues from the neighbourhood’s traditional character The spacious interior strives for a similarly timeless feel combining timber floors with raked ceilings a neutral colour scheme and subtle pendant lighting “The house didn’t miss – it had everything beautiful outdoor dining and an outdoor kitchen,” Mr Cortous said I think there was really good value in that property for around that $3m compared to if you were ever going to try and build something like that in this market Geelong builder Bruce Warren was aiming high when he embarked on this luxe knockdown rebuild project in Newtown’s leafy Nantes St He’s incorporated just about every feature imaginable into the new five-bedroom custom home creating the ultimate turnkey package for discerning premium buyers Newtown villa selling for second time in 60 years Multigenerational rural retreat selling with Moorabool River frontage I think they are just an awesome arrangement they give it a robust feel,” Mr Warren said “It’s a bit of classic Newtowner from the point of view of high pitched roofs and the weatherboard.” The family home at 44 Nantes St, Newtown, is designed around a central crazy paved courtyard and pool that’s accessible from both the main open-plan living zone and adjoining family room But the builder signals his grand intentions well before then in the impressively wide entrance hall featuring V-Lux skylights and LED lighting under a short flight of stairs “It exudes space – you walk in there and you can move your shoulders around,” he said “The lighting is all sensor oriented so you walk in the evening and that is all naturally activated “It has certainly got all that smart house technology so buyers at this level are in a situation where they can co-ordinate their alarm light and cameras and you can give security access for someone to come in to clean the pool or do a bit of gardening.” The stylish kitchen with a stone island bench walk-in pantry and high-end appliances is the centrepiece of the main hub which features a gas log fire for added ambience With hydronic heating and ducting heating and cooling also installed throughout no chances have been taken on year-round comfort Crazy paving features in the year-round outdoor entertainment area The second ensuite bedroom is perfect for guests Custom cabinetry surrounds the gas log fire in the living room The outdoor entertainment area is similarly designed to be used 365 days a year “You can literally close that down so you can have a TV out there if you want to watch the footy and have a barbecue and a few beers on a Friday and still be outside effectively but be as warm as toast,” Mr Warren said A third living space forms part of the children’s zone upstairs where two bedrooms share a central bathroom and separate powder room The main suite is one of two ensuite bedrooms on the entry level just across the hall from the four-car garage Geelong agent David Cortous is handling the sale of 44 Nantes St Sign up to receive the Gourmet Traveller newsletter and offers we choose to share with you straight to your inbox  By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Australia Street has already carved out its name in the hearts and minds of inner west residents and Sydney’s diners and now it further cements itself as a dining destination as three new venues open next door to each other Flora and Mister Grotto (opened in February) respectively see a café and a seafood restaurant open up next to Continental Deli while Osteria Mucca (open in March) rounds out the list as an old-school Italian trattoria The group Paisano and Daughters is founded by brothers-in-law Joe Valore and Elvis Abrahanowicz (who are also associated with the Porteño group) and named after the pair’s seven daughters The new ventures continue to revitalise the storied H kicking off with the opening of Continental Deli a decade ago and now evolving with the trio of new additions “It’s been almost four years in the making,” Abrahanowicz tells GT there’s a lot of work that goes into it – doing three at once is insane But we all work really well together.” Experimenting with fermentation (seen in the everyday salad replete with house-made tempeh and ferments with sprouts and cashew ranch) and cheesemaking (showcased in dishes like ricotta and cacao husk pancakes with smoked maple syrup and espresso butter) Hughes brings a forward-thinking approach grounded in old-school fermentation techniques to the pass plates are joined by bulletproof coffees and white chocolate-spiked cold brews; and in the evening a wholly Australian wine list is poured.Next door dwells Mister Grotto an ode to seafood from the cool waters of Tasmania up through the NSW coastline and to the warm waters of Queensland French and Mexican techniques and influences Head chef Måns Engberg works closely with passionate suppliers and fishermen to honour their catches in both raw dishes and mains cooked carefully over charcoal On the raw side of the menu you’ll find delicate cuttlefish in young coconut; seared bonito with sauce vierge and frisée; and prawns done in a Mexican-style aguachile (raw and seasoned with lime and chilli) with golden kiwi and serrano peppers From the grill there are barbecued pipis in dry vermouth and lavender honey with cornbread; and nannygai served with sweet corn macadamia and salsa macha (a peanut and chilli oil condiment) Mister Grotto will also draw on Continental Deli’s knack for tinning with preserved mussels escabeche harrisa octopus and smoked cod on the menu Osteria Mucca’s menu is bringing an “in with the old” philosophy to the plate nose-to-tail cooking and plenty of pasta at the fore Think pigs’ head sausage across the board lemony prawn spaghetti lifted with bottarga; pappardelle paired with chicken liver and mushrooms; and spinach and ricotta ravioli swimming in short-rib ragù Desserts are courtesy of Pasiano official sweet tooth Lauren Eldridge and might feature dolce delights like fluffy ricotta sponge or sweet-wine custards Jordan got her start in the media industry documenting Sydney’s music and nightlife scene She soon realised she preferred food to festivals and embarked on learning as much as she could about the hospitality industry In 2019 she joined Gourmet Traveller as a writer where she’s tasked with finding the hottest new restaurant openings hotels worth checking in to and snacks worth seeking out With a robust appetite for learning about the intricacies of food and how we use it as an expression of human culture Jordan loves eating food as much as she does cooking it She also loves a good chat about how to make the perfect sandwich what’s the best chip or where to find the best seafood pasta on the planet A reformed lawyer from Brisbane with an undergraduate’s degree in arts and languages Charlotte (in a very “pinch me” moment) got her start in publishing as editorial coordinator at Gourmet Traveller magazine Now working across the Australian Women’s Weekly Food and Gourmet Traveller as a digital producer her days in court have been traded for luxurious long lunches and an enduring love affair with food Based in the Big Smoke (Sydney) with a growing resume of dishes and destinations under her belt you can take the girl out of Brisbane but not the Brisbane out of the girl… you’re as likely to find Charlotte sipping perfectly chilled reds in Sydney’s slickest spots as you are to see her clutching a watered down beer and barracking for the AFL’s finest Dutt will tick the box on her dream of championing Bengali cuisine when Kolkata Social opens in Newtown on Wednesday Underrepresented across Sydney restaurant menus the food of Dutt’s Kolkata youth isn’t the only first for the chef “I’m used to working in kitchens where I’m the only woman,” she said which is on the southern end of King Street She loves talent spotting and training staff and handing down Bengali recipes – as her mother did with her – isn’t a chore A decent chunk of Kolkata Social’s recipes trace back to the Dutt family archive there’s even a mural honouring Dutt’s mum on the restaurant’s wall The chef wants to show Sydneysiders there’s more to India than butter chicken and reveal the nuances of “mustard green heat” of Bengali food “People ask why there’s wasabi in my food – there’s no wasabi,” she said Part of that food education is to offer alternatives to predictable Indian staples such as naan bread At Kolkata Social you’ll find radhabollobhi the chewy fried flatbread with a lentil filling and crisp edges fried in mustard oil and served with yoghurt Smoked baramundi curry.Edwina PicklesDutt wants to add a little flex to dishes with the kitchen team already working on a fried eggplant dish pimped up with toppings of local crab or whitebait The cake on the dessert menu is a Dutt family recipe Christie-David pounced to bring her on board as an adviser and trainer She’s been working across Plate it Forward venues for the past six months “She trains with a calmness,” Christie-David said Dutt has added to a hospitality group already strongly represented by women who make up more than 80 per cent of its workforce Papaya chutney with radhabollobhi (flatbread).Edwina Pickles“We have seen the all-women kitchen teams at Kabul Social and Kyiv Social transform and grow under the care and dedication of Ahana,” Christie-David said Plate it Forward pumps out 3000 meals a week for its charity partners Christie-David is committed to nurturing talent It’s either fate or chance that made him stumble on the empty King Street shopfront where Dutt will put a spotlight on Bengali food “I was walking home from Colombo Social,” Christie David said Open dinner Wed-Fri; lunch and dinner Sat-Sun 528-528A King Street, Newtown, instagram.com/kolkatasocial_ Sydney’s love for Greek restaurants hits fever pitch with a wave of openings (and a hot new pop-up)From a souvlaki bar on a rooftop to village-style cooking at Olympic Meats, the harbour city is embracing all things Greek. Two of Sydney’s most popular hatted restaurants unveil revamped 40-year-old institutionWhat happens when three-hatted Sixpenny teams up with trailblazing Baba’s Place to relaunch Randwick’s Corner 75? Sunflowers, scones and chicken dumpling soup. ‘We want people to eat with one hand’: Porcine and P&V teams open French-inspired wine barL’Avant Cave will expand on Porcine’s “whole beast” approach in the kitchen while letting diners select wine from P&V’s extensive bottleshop collection. A landmark former Newtown residence converted for an aged care respite service has been put up for sale The Brotherhood of St Laurence has listed the substantial four-bedroom house on the 1266sq m property at 347 Shannon Ave, Newtown is selling with $1.75m to $1.9m price expectations after initially being listed for above $2m The places that give best bet to live to make it to 100 in Australia Only house in secluded Belmont street snapped up Geelong agents Will Ainsworth and Rocco Simunic have listed the 1266sq m property at the intersection with Noble St for auction on February 8 The property has been marketed as an opportunity for buyers pursuing both commercial and residential outcomes at the address including restoring the building to a residential home Mr Ainsworth said the agents were acting under instructions from the Brotherhood of St Laurence as the owner of the property “It really has a lot of options available to it The land component being a corner block and exposure lends itself really well to development,” he said “It has been purpose renovated for the clientele of GenU so it still retains all of its beautiful character from the outside but internally it has been updated to suit that type of clientele but could easily be changed to suit a family,” Mr Ainsworth said “We’ve had early inquiries from similar businesses to Gen U for the same purpose as what they’re using it for and even some families that have been looking in that Newtown pocket for a big home to move in an renovate because there is just supply for homes on over 2000sq m.” Adam Edward Moule is ninth person charged under Strike Force Pearl investigation into spate of antisemitic attacks across Sydney The arrest of a man who allegedly attempted to set a synagogue on fire in Sydney’s inner west this month is a “big breakthrough”, the New South Wales premier has said as investigations continue into a spate of antisemitic vandalism in the city had his case briefly mentioned at Downing Centre local court on Wednesday and was scheduled to appear again on Thursday before the same court Moule is the ninth person to be charged under Strike Force Pearl which was set up to investigate alleged hate crimes with an antisemitic focus across Sydney Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email He is alleged to have painted red swastikas across the front wall of the synagogue in Newtown and ignited a clear liquid that burned out within minutes. The NSW police commissioner, Karen Webb, told reporters on Wednesday that a second arrest related to the Newtown incident was expected “shortly”. Detectives arrested Moule after search warrants were executed overnight at two addresses in Camperdown. Moule was initially taken to St Vincent’s hospital under police guard, according to police, but on his release was taken to Surry Hills police station and charged with destroying property using fire, having goods suspected of being stolen and cultivating a prohibited plant. He was refused bail. Police said during the search they seized a number of items for further examination. Free newsletterGet the most important news as it breaks 34-year-old Tammie Farrugia appeared in court on Tuesday after she was charged in relation to an incident in Woollahra in December which saw a car set alight and a home spray painted with anti-Israel graffiti said on Wednesday that “proactive policing” had increased in areas where there were large Jewish communities and at “places of significance” “All these [separate] matters are being dealt with seriously, and we will continue pursuing all lines of inquiry and investigate these matters to their fullest to identify the offenders,” she said on Wednesday. “We all have to keep an open mind and we shouldn’t rule out anything,” she said. The premier, Chris Minns, told reporters the arrest of Moule was a “big breakthrough” and that 40 full-time detectives were now working under Strike Force Pearl to catch alleged perpetrators. There have been six major acts of antisemitic or anti-Israel graffiti over the past two months in Sydney. “I want to make it absolutely clear that civic leaders and the leaders of NSW stand united against this kind of fear and intimidation,” he said. The Hot List is the definitive guide to Sydney’s most essential food and drink experiences, updated weekly. Learn more. a lunch spot has to nail a handful of things travel spots and more – curated by those who know It needs to have plenty of proteins to choose from as well as at least one super-solid vego option You have to have a grain bowl of some kind and other portable carb vessels like bread or a wrap are a must There should also be good coffee and a fridge full of fun sodas That’s why when you find a lunch spot that ticks all of these boxes Rummey’s Greek Cypriot heritage is on ample display here or pita sandwich with juicy keftedes (Greek meatballs) or smoky sheftalia (pork and cinnamon sausages) It’ll all come topped with one of Rummey’s excellent sauces: from classic tahini and tzatziki dishie and barista of the whole operation with a million little jobs in between you wouldn’t know it looking at him: his big smile is constantly flashing around the space like a tiny moving strobe light and after about two bites of whatever you’re eating you’ll already be thinking about what you’ll get the next time you go broadsheet.com.au/hotlist/sydney Charcoal Chicken and Rosewater Desserts: A Local’s Guide to Merrylands Where Chefs Eat: Peter Gilmore Really Knows Crows Nest Ex-Tradies Grill Hard-to-Find Mexican Street Snacks First Look: Berta’s Deli Knows “Everyone Loves a Sandwich” Former Kaiviti Silktails Player of the Year has signed with The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Premiers Newtown Jets for next season Nasau played 10 NSW Cup games for the Sydney Roosters this year and four games (three tries) for the Glebe Dirty Reds who are the Roosters feeder club in the Leagues Clubs Australia Ron Massey Cup who was crowned the club’s best player in 2022 also played a NRL trial game for the Roosters last February scoring a try against South Sydney at Leichhardt Oval (pictured above “It’s another example of how our elite pathway at the Silktails can work for Fijian players wanting to further their careers in the Australian domestic competitions,” Silktails Executive Director Stephen Driscoll said “Meli played some outstanding football with us in 2022 and 2023 (25 games 14 tries) in Ron Massey Cup before being aged out of the Silktails But he’s continued to thrive in Rugby League and joining a club like Newtown is a real credit to him.” The Silktails moved to the NSWRL Jersey Flegg Cup (Under 21s) competition in 2024 as they turned their focus to becoming a development club Nasau then became a fixture with the Roosters second and third-tier competitions “I’m really excited to join such a famous club as the Newtown Jets I would like to thank the Kaiviti Silktails the Sydney Roosters and Glebe Dirty Reds for guiding me through my first three years in Rugby League here,” Nasau told nswrl.com.au “This is my first season out of the Silktails pathways system and it’s important I step up on my own this time I need to build on the 10 NSW Cup games I played last season and force my way into the Jets every week.” Nasau comes from a remote village in the Yasawa Islands in Fiji In 2023 he returned with Driscoll to set up a gymnasium at Yasawa High School through the Silktails youth program named in honour of their late Football Manager In addition to Nasau’s NSW Cup clubs switch two other Silktails players from this year’s Jersey Flegg squad – Jerry Keteca and Fenton Williams (Shannon’s nephew) – are training with the Tweed Seagulls in the QRL’s Hostplus Cup squad The Silktails are planning two play two trial games on Gold Coast early next year as they prepare for the NSWRL 2025 Jersey Flegg Cup ShareSydney hit list See all stories.A seafood bistro an all-day vegetarian eatery and an Italian restaurant will present diners with a fresh dilemma on where to eat when they open their doors side-by-side this summer Roast tomato and bullhorn pepper gazpacho at Flora this has been something else,” says Abrahanowicz an all-day vegetarian eatery with a modern-vintage fit-out When you come here you won’t know you’ve had a vegetarian meal,” he says While Abrahanowicz may be renowned for his smoky, parilla-grilled meats at Porteno, his wife and business partner, Sarah Doyle and he predominantly cooks plant-based meals at home Flora co-owner Elvis Abrahanowicz and head chef Jude Hughes.Janie Barrett“There’s a lot of work that goes into making vegetarian food,” he says “Produce also changes week-to-week depending on what the growers have so we have to work very closely with the farmers to figure out what we’re going to put on the plate.” Abrahanowicz worked with Flora head chef Jude Hughes formerly of the now-closed Barrio in Byron Bay and The Summertown Aristologist in the Adelaide Hills Highlights include a short stack of ricotta and cacao husk pancakes topped with smoked maple syrup and espresso butter; a quinoa burger – “it’s got an incredible texture to it”; and a tomato and bullhorn pepper gazpacho adorned with figs and yoghurt The venue will make everything it can from scratch “We’ll be making a fresh curd and ageing it then serving both the fresh and aged curds together,” Abrahanowicz says Ricotta and cacao husk pancakes with smoked maple syrup and espresso butter at Flora diners can expect an all-Australian line-up of both spirits and wine curated by co-owner and bartender Michael Nicolian There will also be a master list in case diners want something specific from next door Former Good Food Guide Young Chef of the Year Lauren Eldridge who was named head of pastry for Paisano & Daughters last year will oversee the dessert menu at all four venues She’s also behind the cakes and slices that sit on Flora’s front counter which includes a fragrant polenta and rosemary loaf; caramel and cardamom buns; and the venue’s signature dark-chocolate-dipped “Flora-tine” bars The front counter is lined with cakes and slices Janie BarrettWhile the four townhouses have similar facades and footprints (Flora and Mister Grotto seat 30 Flora has been given a buttercup-yellow fit-out which includes honey timber-panelled walls which sits just below the gold lettering on the heritage shopfront the dark-wood seafood bistro resembles the inside of a ship’s hull with a collection of nautical bric-a-brac lining the walls specialises in steaks (mucca means “cow” in Italian) freshly made pasta and regional Italian fare also has outdoor tables.Janie BarrettIf you can’t choose one then move next door to Mister Grotto for lunch Continental Deli for cocktails in the afternoon Flora is open for walk-ins for breakfast and lunch 206 Australia Street, Newtown, instagram.com/flora_newtown with Osteria Mucca to follow in early March More information at paisanoanddaughters.com.au What to order at the new wood-fired restaurant from the team behind Bar CopainsChefs Morgan McGlone and Nathan Sasi enlisted a wood-fire expert for their new Surry Hills venue. For 37 years, their Greek yeeros and hand-cut chips were legendary. Now they’re backWhy multiple generations are packing into this next-gen takeaway shop in Ramsgate. Shawarma tacos on the menu at Merrylands’ slick new dining spotChef Jeremy Agha wants to redefine Middle Eastern cooking in Western Sydney, one wagyu kofta dumpling at a time.