Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe Gretel Packer has quietly confirmed she intends to convert a former theatre in Sydney’s Kings Cross district that was owned for years by Hollywood filmmaker George Miller back into a working theatre The billionaire daughter of late media tycoon Kerry Packer and the team at her family office will spend six months assessing the parameters of a project to restore the Metro-Minerva Theatre in Potts Point after buying the site from developers last July for $26 million SaveLog in or to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Penny's Hotel has taken over a long standing Kings Cross pub and transformed it into an entirely new space The pub menu has classics like fish and chips and schnitzels but it also has some real surprises with a really well priced menu Up until recently Penny's Hotel was the Hampton Court Hotel It was bought by the Watering Hole Hotels and was renovated reopening in August 2024 changing the name to Penny's in the process Penny was forced into sex work due to homelessness She would operate from Penny's Lane around the corner which is named after her But Penny used the money she earned in sex work to assist the homeless community and she was instrumental in creating the community in Bourke Street Park in Woolloomooloo There is a contemporary look to the pub with pink and green Spanish tiles with velvet chairs and lots of large leather booths Black and white pictures adorn the entranceway showing what Kings Cross used to look like The Head Chef is Adam Finley who worked at Establishment The menu has a range of Asian inspired items as well as a separate pizza and burger section We tend to go to pubs with my in laws the Elliotts and struggle to find a place that's meets their strict budget but all of the dishes here are very well priced in the high teens or low $20s (except steak and salmon of course) I was given some strong recommendations to try two things: the potato scallops and the dahl While restaurants have jumped on the no or low alcohol trend pubs are getting there and while there's no dedicated mocktail menu they can whip something up They also have some non alcoholic spirits by Sammy Piquant They make up a berry mocktail for me while Mr NQN has the passion fruit and yuzu margarita with tequila you have to try the potato scallops here at Penny's These are such a nostalgic item and honestly one that I don't eat that often nowadays They come in two flavours: vinegar salt and chicken salt As complete opposites Mr NQN prefers the chicken salt version while I absolutely adore the vinegar salt version I even love it dipped into a pot of black garlic aioli to give it crunchy My mouth is watering as I'm typing thinking about them Another starter that I really like is the Cajun prawn tacos The prawns are Cajun spiced grilled prawns that are juicy and flavoursome combined with lettuce It just need a dash of hot sauce and it's perfect A very shareable starter are the twice cooked pork belly bites that are juicy and melt in the mouth with a crispy Make sure to dip them in the sour pineapple and nam jim dipping sauce and fish around the bowl for a chunk of fresh pineapple after each bite The Kyoto Chicken Skewers are nice although if you've used to yakitori at a yakitori specialist these may not quite be at the level Still they're nice and Mr NQN finishes them off along with the creamy Nobody ever expects a dal to be the star of the show at a pub but yet here we are This dal is so wholesome and full of flavour that you would never miss eating meat a grilled pita bread which approximates a naan We also order one of the specials as I absolutely love mafaldine pasta with seafood This is served with a blue swimmer crab bisque with shaved bottarga While there is bottarga on top it really needs a bit of a flavoursome boost in the sauce and more intensity The Apple Pie Pillows are bite sized versions of apple pie (inspired by the McDonalds apple pie) that are deep fried and dusted with icing sugar that are deliciously shareable I usually like apple pie with plain vanilla ice cream but the blueberry compote and vanilla gelato absolutely works with them and I like that it's a good quality vanilla gelato and not a bland vanilla ice cream that you sometimes get On the drive home we stop past the Bourke Street Park where Penny established the homeless community just to have a look at what it is like now there's a colourful sign for a community garden NQN and Mr NQN were guests of Penny's Hotel but all opinions remain her own Open 7 days 10am-3am (midnight on Sundays) Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime ShareThe first vegan venue awarded two hats in The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide, Potts Point’s seasonally driven Yellow restaurant, has delivered an early autumn surprise. Its owner, Bentley Restaurant Group has sold the plant-based fine-dining jewel Bentley Group co-owner Brent Savage said they haven’t offloaded the restaurant to an unknown operator; the sale is an old-fashioned management buyout Yellow’s long-serving head chef Sander Nooij has purchased the restaurant with his business partner Mark Hanover another local chef with fine-dining pedigree Hanover moved to Australia from Britain in 2012 before doing a stint at Quay and joining Gastro Park in Potts Point Sander Nooij and Brent Savage at Yellow.Andrea Veltom/BuffetYellow opened in 2013 as a French-leaning bistro with a predictably meaty arsenal before Savage spotted what he gambled was a pumpkin-sized hole in the Sydney dining market Menus at Sydney’s upper-end restaurants weren’t kind to their plant-based clientele “I knew that because my wife is vegetarian and everywhere we went she was offered mushroom risotto,” he said dipping its toe into the market as a vegetarian restaurant in 2016 before taking the full vegan plunge in recent years under the kitchen watch of its incoming co-owner The awards have always flowed thick and fast at Yellow and Savage praised Nooij’s technique and fermentation program “Every vegetable that comes out of that kitchen is from a small producer,” Savage noted “I’ve been here for five years,” Nooij said The plan is to freshen up the space and tread carefully with change although the chef hinted customers might be tucking into some even “more refined” dishes to go with the likes of black garlic emulsion and a cured eggplant dish one reviewer described as a lookalike for kingfish Yellow hasn’t repeated a dish in the past five years primarily because it is constantly changing the menu due to its devotion to seasonality and selecting what’s best on the day New Yellow owners Sander Nooij (left) and Mark Hanover at Yellow Andrea Veltom/BuffetThis seasonality and attention to detail as well as the intensive challenge of making vegan dishes from scratch are some of the challenges Sydney’s plant-based venues have struggled with in recent years (see below) “The food cost is lower [at plant-based restaurants] but the labour cost is higher,” Savage said And when a restaurant aims high with its food passionate demographic the restaurant’s lunchtime a la carte menu and $115 “We don’t want to raise the price point,” Nooij said Yellow’s new chef owners want to add more bang for the buck expanding its fermentation program and adding more house-made products While Nooij doesn’t have any dietary restrictions of his own he does believe veganism is a “morally superior” outlook and philosophy and consumers are spending more time thinking about what they eat Yellow has overcome the hurdle of enticing non-vegan diners by creating a menu that pushes beyond the ubiquitous mushroom risotto Yellow’s plant-based menu pushes beyond the ubiquitous mushroom risotto.Andrea Veltom/Buffet“Our goal is to create a dining experience that is not just for vegans but for anyone who values creativity refinement and the beauty of nature on their plates,” Nooij said “We just want to focus on our city venues,” he said When Nooij started to look at venues to open his own restaurant Savage and his business partner Nick Hildebrandt mulled over the idea of succession “It just made sense to hand over the baton,” Savage said Savage likens Yellow to Claude’s restaurant in Woollahra which eventually passed through four sets of owner-chefs “Even though it hasn’t been around that long I think it [Yellow] is a bit of an institution,” Savage said “Some people have said it’s their favourite Bentley Group restaurant.” Not for much longer Yellow will be unveiled by its new owners when it opens on Thursday this week it has been a tougher ride in suburbs such as Bondi Campbell Parade eatery Eden – where the spag bol was made from three different types of mushrooms – announced its closure just over a year ago the casual venue on Hall Street serving cauliflower steak with “creamy baconnaise” Flave even had an executive chef with credentials to hit the plant-based brief running having trained under celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay before spending a decade as the private chef to vegetarian ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney entrepreneur Amit Tewari ditched the exclusive plant-based pitch at the Randwick location of Soul Burger (Other locations in Glebe and Newtown remain branded as Soul Burger.) “I’m really proud of the part Soul Burger played in popularising plant-based burgers but ironically it then meant we were only catering to a specific market We wanted to create a novel burger concept that appeals to everyone –meat- and plant-eaters,” he said Perhaps the biggest blow to the plant-based movement was the 2022 closure of Bodhi restaurant at Cook and Phillip Park in East Sydney. Bodhi was a 34-year-old vegan pioneer that charted a path for the city. news and the hottest openings served to your inbox The NSW Government is steadily releasing new projects that are being declared as State Significant Development following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) There are a mix of regional and Sydney Metro projects which are being released every few weeks The early April update was for 20 projects The most notable was for the redevelopment of 203-225 Victoria Street, Potts Point, home of the Potts Point Holiday Inn since 1985 and next door to the iconic Kings Cross Hotel The brief update from the Ministerial Order was for "the purpose of mixed-use development comprising commercial premises tourist and visitor accommodation and residential accommodation with provision of affordable housing." The Holiday Inn has been owned by property funds management giant Salter Brothers since 2023 when they acquired the hotel portfolio from IHG Hotels It was reported at the end of last year that Salter could list its $2 billion hotel portfolio on the ASX It would be another mixed-use development in the entry to Potts Point following the completion of Omnia the luxury 20-level glass tower with 135 apartments The most recent update from the NSW Government was just a few days ago when they added another 14 projects to the list, nine in metropolitan Sydney and five in regional NSW the projects could create more than 4,200 homes across New South Wales The recent tranche of projects includes a 63-unit development at 307-315 Parramatta Road in Leichhardt Three projects are in Chatswood; 12-14 Malvern Avenue, 5-7 Havilah St, Chatswood, and 815 Pacific Highway, Chatswood The new Castle Hill apartment development by UAE-based property giant Arada has been fast-tracked. Arada has signalled a $2.5 billion commitment to Sydney housing with ambitions to add 2,500 dwellings across the region will have around 350 apartments designed by Woods Bagot Among new projects from Ryde to Wollongong is Woolworths' Neutral Bay mixed-use development at 1-7 Rangers Road & 50 Yeo Street Despite North Sydney Council's objections, the Sydney North Regional Planning Panel granted gateway approval noting the proposal’s alignment with strategic housing goals 78 proposals amounting to more than 32,100 potential homes have been declared state significant 15 projects have had Secretary Environmental Assessment Requirements issued Recommendations from the HDA are published as required under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 before the SSD declaration This is all part of the Minns Government’s plan to build a better NSW with more homes and services families and key local workers have somewhere to live and in the communities they choose We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home IT SEEMS THE PAGE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR HAS GONE ASTRAY GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE harbourside suburbs where you can still find a studio apartment for under $350,000 Potts Point has long been a poster child for high-density living Home to around 7000 people from a huge diversity of backgrounds the suburb was one of the first in Sydney to host high-rises an astonishing 98 per cent of residents are apartment dwellers however the days of finding an affordable home here may be limited as developers knock down older stock to build luxury sky homes It’s a trend at odds with the state government’s policy to increase affordable housing in Sydney says long-term resident and Hordern House bookstore founder Anne McCormick McCormick has joined the Potts Point Preservation Group (PPPG) in a bid to safeguard the very elements that make the area so appealing The group posits that the loss of long-term less-affluent residents is impacting the diversity of the neighbourhood which is one of its most attractive and enduring features it’s socially significant,” says McCormick “It’s had a social and cultural position in Sydney since the early 1800s but it’s a national treasure for its demographic and the art deco and modernist buildings.” The PPPG is working with the National Trust for precinct recognition and to raise the profile of Potts Point as a tourist destination Richardson & Wrench agent Jason Boon says there’s strong demand for these house-like apartments “It’s become a bit of a downsizer market,” says Boon “People are selling bigger houses and coming into the area looking for a Soho-type lifestyle: a main street with nooks and crannies that have got shops and markets and cafes You don’t need your car because you can walk everywhere Scotland Island: Why coming home to island life here ‘clears all the cobwebs out of your head’ Port Macquarie: Where you’ll find 17 pristine beaches and scenic coastal paths Lewisham: Is this suburb perfect for those priced out Balmain and Rozelle with Jason Boon with Richardson & Wrench Elizabeth Bay-Potts Point Macleay Street is the hub of the area, it’s like the George Street of Potts Point. It’s the place where you’ll bump into your neighbours and friends. It has loads of character, and it runs north to south, so it’s sunny. I get my coffee from Gypsy Espresso. My typical order is an egg and avocado wrap and an almond piccolo. They offer great, familiar service and the workers are always happy; it’s the perfect way to start the day. Fratelli Paradiso on Challis Avenue has a great atmosphere and incredible people. The long-term owners have been in the area for over 20 years. All my clients I buy and sell for get a voucher to eat there. 1 Bath1 ParkingView listing Claiming dazzling views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from level nine of the coveted Ikon building, this apartment comes with access to a 24-hour concierge and five-star facilities, including a heated pool and fully-equipped gym. High-end finishes range from hand-laid solid oak herringbone floors and bespoke joinery to a Carrara marble kitchen and an Italian travertine bathroom. 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 it would be crazy – crazy Middle Eastern music co-founder of The Grumpy Baker with his wife Deborah Cthurmer is telling Broadsheet about the ideal for his soon-to-open small bar but we can’t exactly do that here,” says his daughter Lily Cthurmer who according to Michael is slowly taking over the business (just in case he ever retires) “We’ll see – I at least want to get some drums,” says Michael travel spots and more – curated by those who know We’re sitting in the middle of the nearly-built venue, in the space that housed Macleay Street Bistro for more than 40 years “We knocked down a lot of walls – I prefer curves,” says Michael And curves he’s created: a gently arched ceiling roughly painted render adds to a cave-like atmosphere “We’ll be serving all the rustic food I grew up on,” says Michael That means Middle Eastern-style share plates like roasted eggplant with tahini The menu will find its match in a brief list of mostly Australian wines from small producers Among the cocktails you’ll find classics alongside signatures infused with Middle Eastern ingredients like pomegranate As at all Grumpy Bakers – this will be the 12th; the first opened in Darlinghurst in 2002 and there are now outposts in Newcastle and Bilpin – daytime will be devoted to just-baked breads with the addition of hotcakes for the first time “We start baking at six o’clock in the morning so everything is made fresh on the premises through the day.” Also planned is a cafe-style menu similar to the one at Vaucluse “One of our favourite things to do as a family is share a big plate with bacon Israeli salad – so we’re going to do that here as well,” says Lily The venue’s been in development for 18 months, and will open in the next month. The Cthurmers are optimistic it’ll have a better fate than their very first bar, which ran in a “pigeonhole” in Vaucluse a dozen years ago, but struggled against regulations and unsupportive neighbours. Opening a bar in Sydney isn’t always easy but The Grumpy Baker team’s set to join a flourishing scene it’ll be the neighbourhood’s first bakery since Bourke Street closed in 2023 The Grumpy Baker & Bar will open at 71A Macleay Street @grumpybaker Knafeh, Charcoal Chicken and Rosewater Desserts: A Local’s Guide to Merrylands Where Chefs Eat: Peter Gilmore Really Knows Crows Nest, Willoughby and More First Look: At El Taco, Ex-Tradies Grill Hard-to-Find Mexican Street Snacks First Look: Berta’s Deli Knows “Everyone Loves a Sandwich” Simonelle Mody was finally able to move from Perth to Sydney this year after dreaming since childhood of being close to the action in the bigger city But she quickly bumped up against exorbitant rents and a lack of options in the areas where she wanted to live The solution for Ms Mody, 25, was an emerging type of housing called co-living accommodation that could help solve the housing shortage The finance professional likens it to a modern-day boarding house Xibao Ramen House is a new Japanese restaurant on William Street in Potts Point that serves up a delicious range of Japanese dishes with a difference While the name suggests that it is a ramen house There's their famous grilled eel and wagyu sandwich as well as a range of ramen soups and clever ways to serve fried rice Find out what you have to order when you visit Monica and I haven't physically seen each other for 6 weeks so we have so much to catch up on our way to Xibao Ramen House It's a Tuesday afternoon at Xibao Ramen House Xibao is located just near the Coca Cola sign on William Street and has an indoor and outdoor section The spring day has a nice breeze to it so we decide to sit outside They bring us menus but you can also look at the menu which actually has a couple of extra set menus through the QR code and that's the way that you have to order A couple of items are starred as they are their specialties Xibao is a person's name and while it is Chinese the restaurant serves Japanese food and they tell us that the chef has been cooking Japanese food for 40 years When the okonomiyaki arrives the first thing I notice is that it's not on a skewer as shown in the photo which is kind of why I ordered it nevertheless tasty with large chunks of cabbage in it with bonito flakes tangy okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise drizzled on top The wagyu unagi eel sandwich was the item that piqued our interest The sandwich is made of fluffy brioche with thinly sliced wagyu steak and grilled eel with Japanese mustard and eel sauce all wrapped up in crisp nori sheets On my first bite I'm not sure whether it's sushi or a sandwich but then I love the richness of the eel and wagyu the spiciness of the mustard sauce and sweetness from the eel glaze Before I know it I'm wondering out loud if we should order another one The fried rice is served stuffed inside a whole squid and then grilled ginger and garlic and serving it in the squid is a clever idea It's best eaten in one whole bite-any attempts I made to take two bites out of each piece ended in disaster with rice everywhere There are two types of broth with their ramen: a vegetarian broth and a pork bone broth and you can choose to have the vegetarian broth with the seafood ramen if you want instead of the pork We go with the Tonkotsu ramen which is their signature The broth isn't as collagen rich and thick as others but that isn't necessarily a bad thing (the very rich broth gives me the meat sweats!) Instead this pork bone broth is good for any sort of weather and you can order it as mild We order this in hot and it comes with a spicy pork bone broth Plus one giant spoon that could double as a ladle too The ramen has a good amount of bite to it even while we wait for sharing bowls to arrive Service is sweet although could be smoother and we find ourselves getting up several times to go into the restaurant to get things Monica and I both love grilled eel and the grilled unagi bowl and sandwich were the two things that we really wanted to try This is a luiscious eel fillet draped over soy rice with two logs of Japanese egg omelette It also has walnuts and almonds on this dish which actually provide a nice crunch although they're unexpected This is very moreish with the sweet glazed tender eel and omelette for sweetness There's no dessert on the menu but we are far too full to contemplate it And would you enjoy a wagyu and eel sandwich Claire Lloyd has listed her Sydney bolthole at 32/3 Wylde St An Australian-born and now Greece-based designer and author has listed the Potts Point apartment she renovated during Covid with an attractive price guide Claire Lloyd, who wrote a popular book called My Greek Island Home about her escape from London to rural bliss in a traditional Greek village, has now listed the 55sqm pad at 32/3 Wylde St with a $1.1m guide via Christopher Breedon and Josh Fleming of BresicWhitney Lloyd had bought the 1950s flat 30 years ago as her Sydney bolthole Inside trendy inner city MAFS warehouse Steel glass and double doors fill the apartment with natural light and maximise the view but my partner and I spent about a month here every year and I spent more time here over Covid,” she said so I thought I’ll renovate — that’ll keep me off the streets.” Her aim was to be able to enjoy the magnificent city and harbour view from every room so she knocked down walls and introduced steel glass double doors The apartment is in the popular Gateway building “So now I have this incredible view and the apartment is filled with natural light,” she added in the popular Gateway building and with a rare large lock-up garage “It’s been very well received online and I’m expecting it to be popular with first-home owners and people looking for a bolthole third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.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. A string of four 1880s-built grand terraces in Sydney’s inner east have hit the market with a price guide of $36 million heralding a new luxury chapter for one of the city’s most famous and gritty nightspots The Bayswater Road Mansions – formerly home to backpacker hotspot World Bar and Candys Apartment nightclub – are on offer by family-owned Graaf Group which is headed by founder and patriarch Gennaro Autore who purchased the site for $22 million in 2021 This Potts Point newcomer has you coveredRestaurateurs Kirk and Nick Mathews Bowden have opened Teddy in the former home of Raja ShareSydney hit list See all stories.1 / 7Teddy’s shady terrace is a popular destination.Edwina Pickles2 / 7Potato skins with taramasalata and salmon caviar Edwina Pickles3 / 7Lamb chop.Edwina Pickles4 / 7Baked trottole “cacio e pepperberry” Edwina Pickles5 / 7 Edwina Pickles6 / 7Pork and crayfish sausage roll.Edwina Pickles7 / 7Teddy’s chocolate orange Edwina PicklesPrevious SlideNext Slide13.5/20How we score with an ancient grapevine curling along its cast iron fence This thin triangular wedge of shady terrace has been here since Natalino’s opened on the same corner in 1962 – and so has the grapevine which the current building lease stipulates must be protected and cared for Never mind that the view is of a gritty back lane in Kings Cross While the gentrification of Kings Cross continues apace, Teddy – recently opened by Kirk and Nick Mathews Bowden of next-door Ezra– channels a little of the spirit of the precinct’s naughty past the dining room is painted a florid burgundy and the 𝄒70s-𝄒80s vibe continues with a playlist of the Pointer Sisters The promotions go all week – on Monday you can BYO without charge, Tuesdays are $29 minute steaks, Wednesdays are $29 pasta and vino, etc. And did I mention the happy hour? It’s daily. With a glorious disregard for any pedants out there, it goes from 4 to 6pm, with $12 cocktails and $10 wines. And all day on Sundays, good grief, with snacks and Teddy jaffles. While the menu has been written by former Ezra head chef Ben Sears, Nicole Coelho is hands-on as head chef. She’s having fun with the lobster and pork sausage roll ($20), which arrives in a Barbie-pink paper bag. The filling makes me think I’m eating a sausage while sipping shellfish bisque, but it’s a hoot. The “fancy tomato sauce” is a bit gloopy with oil; not sure about that. The food is playful rather than profound. Vermouth-marinated olives ($6) taste more of olive than vermouth, which is probably a good outcome. Small potato skins filled with whipped cod roe and salmon caviar ($16) are big on crunch and squish; a success by any measure. Pork and crayfish sausage roll.Edwina PicklesA menu with nothing over $40 can often feel restrictive, but not here. New-season asparagus ($24) is in peak condition, lounging on a thick macadamia cream. Curls of trottole pasta in cacio e pepe sauce spiked with native pepperberry ($29) are oven-baked until crunchy and charred; proper drinking food. Scorchy lamb cutlets can be ordered individually ($12) with a zippy green sauce. Not that anyone would order just one lamb chop, which would clearly run foul of some form of Sam Kekovich Meat & Livestock law. I suggest three. A few plates lack oomph. A “royale” steak tartare showered in smoked cheddar ($29) needs the height of horseradish or pickles; French onion dip with radishes ($16) is mild. Pork schnitzel is a crisply crumbed, battened-out chop complete with a paper chef hat on its bone ($38), with a mustard sauce that hasn’t been told it’s meant to be feisty. Baked trottole “cacio e pepperberry”.Edwina PicklesAt least the fries ($9) are thin, crisp and highly salt-and-vinegared (and cheap, as fries prices go), which means you’ll be needing a glass of fresh and bright Arfion pinot noir from Victoria’s Yarra Valley ($17) or a chilled Chateau L’Arnaude rosé from Provence ($18). Dessert sees a cute Teddy’s chocolate orange ($18), all crisp white chocolate shell around rich chocolate mousse, on a surprise bed of bittersweet marmalade. Also cute is the naughty corner, a romantic private dining room dolled up like a kasbah with a fabric-draped ceiling and cushioned banquettes. But the six boys lucky enough to score it, repeatedly ask for a table in the courtyard instead. Of course they do. Vibe: Life of the party with big 1980s energy Go-to dish: Crispy potato skins with whipped roe and salmon caviar, $16 Drinks: Strong cocktails and easy-drinking wines ‘It’s a vibe’: The secret’s out about this Portuguese dining hall in a tennis clubhouseCasa Do Benfica is roll-your-sleeves-up, bloody delicious family dining. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Does Neil Perry’s new Chinese restaurant Song Bird hit all the right notes?Dive into a big bowl of pipis and wrap Peking duck in pancakes at the veteran restaurateur’s grand new banquet house. No avo toast? No bacon and egg rolls? This nostalgic inner west cafe proves it can be doneDon’t expect textbook brunch dishes at Superfreak in Marrickville. The menu is filled with nutrition-driven dishes that “are healthy, but not Bondi healthy”. restaurant and bar on leafy Kellett Street in Kings Cross brunch or lunch as well as dinner or supper Take a seat in one of the cute leather booths for two or sit outside in the courtyard with your dog "It's a miracle!" I cry out to Mr NQN as we find a two hour parking spot on Bayswater Road in Kings Cross the last day of winter where the sun is shining and everyone is relaxed and happy and you score a park We take the short walk to Kellett Street past a row of restaurants Arms Length is just a few weeks old when we arrive and everyone has decided that the unseasonably warm day means courtyard time The two owners of Arms Length are Rebecca O’Shea (the former Rockpool Dining Group director) and her sister Rosie O’Shea with head chef Keno Perlas (ex Monopole Margaret) and executive chef Jeffrey Sue (ex Rockpool Mr NQN and I have arrived at 2pm which is when the dinner menu starts Prior to that there's the breakfast/brunch menu "When we first opened our Redfern location it was just after the first COVID lockdown so the name ‘Arms Length’ was a bit tongue-in-cheek We love that it still has that playful edge while also speaking to the idea of having a wine or cocktail and a delicious snack always within reach - literally at arm's length!" says Rebecca It was located in Surry Hills and the space never quite felt right so when the spot on Kellett street opened up they moved here just under a month ago There's a lot of spaces in the deceptively large space that seats 80 people The courtyard is great on sunny days while the middle section has a fireplace and the cafe bar while the back of the restaurant has adorable little booths for two and the main bar We start with two mocktails: a Lychee spritz made with lychee Mr NQN has a Bandwagon Highball with Four Pillars Bandwagon and grapefruit soda that actually packs a nice strong punch of flavour for a non alcoholic drink There are also $8 all day house wines (the wine list features mostly Australian wines) and a bottomless brunch for $29 a person The coffee is also a blend called North of Rome by The Little Marionette and is excellent The brunch menu goes from 8am-2pm so we just slide into the time before the dinner menu kicks in at 2pm And we just had the try to super soft milk bun with sausage patty This is as delicious as it is enormous and it's great for sharing too if you wanted to try this with another main Then our first snacky plates arrive from the dinner menu The Sydney rock oysters served with mignonette are fresh and superb served decoratively on dried chickpeas instead of ice I know kingfish crudo pops up on practically every modern Australian menu in Sydney this version is divine because it is a bit different It's served with buttermilk and salsa macha which is normally a Mexican (Veracruz) chili oil made with sesame and nuts-the version here is made with Asian ingredients like soy sauce I could have eaten the whole thing by myself and then ordered two more You do want a bit of bread just to mop up that last bit of salsa macha too This too is creative with stracciatella and an Italian XO on lightly toasted brioche fingers "The Italian XO is Chef Jeffery’s special creation a fusion inspired by his Italian culinary training and his family’s Chinese heritage It’s got that iconic umami punch of traditional XO sauce but with an Italian twist," says Rebecca He uses balsamic and prosciutto to replace the shrimp scallop and Chinese cooking wine in a traditional XO sauce Every bite sings with flavour and I love the creamy Make sure to get at least one of these per person The chicken liver parfait is also a beautifully smooth and silky parfait edged with jelly with two types of onion: pickled for acidity and caramelised for sweetness It's a clever idea to have both to balance the richness of the parfait and makes it very moreish with the toast There's also a snack menu available from 2-4pm or late at night and that features a range of jaffles and charcuterie The jaffles are a nod to the previous tenants of the space Dean’s cafe and Dean’s Lounge who served jaffles bocconcini and Grana Padano) that are served with salt and vinegar kettle style chips We didn't quite get to try the pastas because we were so full from the rest but as the saying goes And that's the tiramisu with a nice kick of alcohol to it do you ever think that there are signs and everything is pointing to you to go out *Miss Chu is back and this time she has popped up in Potts Point Taking over a stretch of shops her latest eatery Lady Chu boasts a bigger menu with the same flavours that made her so popular at Miss Chu She also takes street food to a whole new level It was a beautifully sunny winter's day which was perfect for dining at Lady Chu Nahji Chu in her grey boilersuit is busy taking plates of food to tables but she's also sitting down and eating with friends Most of the seating at Lady Chu is along the sidewalk with some umbrellas to protect against the elements Almost every sidewalk table is taken this Sunday lunchtime from groups of friends to dog mums with dog strollers and couples I love going out for lunch on weekends during Winter. I get my dining out experience but while it is warmer and when the sun starts to set I hurry back home to my fireplace to stay warm and then relax in bed early with Mr NQN and the dogs. My dining companion Carla who suggested catching up for lunch at Lady Chu has been a long time supporter of Nahji ever since her Miss Chu days And given how large the menu is with so many things that I want to try I go with her recommendations as she has tried the best from the menu Nahji has a bit of a reputation for being rude to customers but every time that I've been there she has been friendly and even when my coat slips down the back of my chair she fixes it But when she's busy she will throw out a curt "Can't talk the crispy pancake filled wtih a tumble of fresh herbs and stir fried bean sprouts and butterflied king prawns given a punch of spiciness from the nước chấm sauce on the side The prawns are perfectly cooked as is the artfully crispy pancake Carla and I share one and it's the perfect way to start the meal I had visions of raisins on cucumbers when I saw the name but here Ants Climbing On a Tree is a minced pork glass noodle stir fry Usually I like vermicelli but it isn't my favourite noodle but this is so utterly moreish with just the right amount of sauce that I keep going back for more and more The scampi papardelle is a bit more of a fusion dish with hand made pappardelle pasta with a spicy primavera sauce topped with a scampi The sauce is delicious and on a sunny day nothing beats seafood The pasta could be rolled a smidge thinner but that doesn't stop us for eating the whole thing Carla and I both love our vegetables and a serve of Kang Kong sauteed with just the soft leaves with plenty of sauce hits the spot both in terms of flavour and healthiness The vegan dumplings never arrive (which I don't realise until I sit down and write this story) As Nahji knows Carla she offers us a complimentary dessert The coconut mousse is two squares of coconut cream mousse on the top with a sweet water chestnut jelly on the base It's the perfect size for after a meal and gives you two or three spoonfuls of creamy coconut and crunchy water chestnuts right at the end It's 4:30pm by the time we finish lunch and we are the last table to leave as the sun starts going down and I hurry home where the fireplace awaits A grand Victorian terrace in inner Sydney is on track to break the national terrace record once again ‘Saraville’, a four-bedroom c1890 freestanding terrace on a 341sqm block at 29 Challis Street, Potts Point has been listed for sale with a $20-22 million price guide it represents a jump of at least $7 million since it last sold back in 2016 for $13 million Australia's priciest terrace has hit the market in Potts Point with a $20-22 million price guide At the time it set the record for the highest price paid for a terrace in Australia but that title was eclipsed a few years later by the sale of a terrace two doors up for $14.7 million in 2018 a result within the expected price range would clinch the title once again The home features a spacious floorplan with about 475sqm of living space Selling agent Geoff Cox of Richardson & Wrench who has the listing with Jason Boon said the home’s scale set it apart from other terraces in the suburb The designer kitchen offers a leafy outlook onto the internal courtyard “It's about 475sqm internally with about 160sqm of outdoor space,” he said “Big terraces in this area are 250 to 300sqm The home includes five outdoor spaces including a 39sqm courtyard on the ground floor The home’s luxury fit out would help justify a record-breaking price with the home featuring a north-facing living area that flows into the chef’s kitchen opening onto a leafy courtyard with a vertical garden while the main bedroom on the top floor includes a freestanding bath A three-car garage allows parking via the rear lane The home's primary bedroom includes a hotel-style bathtub Mr Cox said the changing face of Potts Point over the past decade had contributed to the suburb reinforcing its status as a prestige market for the ultra-wealthy “It's completely different to what it was,” he said The garage offers parking for three cars — a rarity in high-density Potts Point “Obviously the lockout laws had a lot to do with that “People come here for the lifestyle – being able to walk out the door to all the restaurants “A lot of people at this end of the market might have a home in Palm Beach the Southern Highlands or the South Coast and might want a luxury residence in the city so Potts Point ticks all the boxes for that.” The 1890s-built terrace retains heritage features including lace ironwork on the balcony He said a shortage of high-end properties on the market in the area had kept values in the suburb elevated Recent sales in Potts Point include a five-bedroom terrace at 5 McDonald Street that sold for $8.6 million in April, and a three-bedroom apartment at 2/1 Grantham Street that sold for $8.3 million in January 'Bomera' has held the Potts Point suburb record since it sold for $34 million in 2019 The suburb’s overall record stands at $34 million, when billionaire steel magnate Sanjeev Gupta purchased ‘Bomera’, a grand Italianate mansion at 1 Wylde Street That result was rivalled by the $30.35 million paid by billionaire and Rode Microphones owner Peter Freedman for 2 Macleay Street last year, which is now set for a $10 million upgrade Jenner House traded for just over $30 million last year another contender for the national terrace record is up for sale on the other side of the city An enormous terrace at 71C Harris Street, Pyrmont is on the market with a $21.5 million price guide A seven-storey terrace in Pyrmont has a price guide of $21.5 million The newly-built property offers more than 1400sqm of living space over seven levels including a 316sqm basement that the listing suggests could serve as a car gallery or private nightclub He’s known for snapping up homes for the rich and famous but now Sydney’s best-known buyer’s agent has listed his own lavish apartment for an early spring sale but now Sydney’s best-known buyers agent has listed his own lavish apartment for spring sale Cohen Handler founder Simon Cohen bought the three-bedroom three-bathroom apartment with double parking and Harbour Bridge and Opera House views in the renowned Ikon block in Macleay St “He’s gone overboard, completely gutting the entire apartment, with new electrics, new ceilings and new cornices … new everything,” says Richardson & Wrench Elizabeth Bay agent Jason Boon, who now has an $8.5m-$9m guide in an expressions of interest campaign who has starred on the Amazon streaming series Luxe Listings Sydney MORE: Food guru’s snap $43m trophy home buy The apartment has been completely gutted and redesigned Soon after buying the apartment with 180sqm of internal space — 300sqm including the courtyard — Cohen called in Interior Architecture Practice Studiojos and collaborator Jack Freeman Freeman told realestate.com.au in February: “We custom designed each and every element of the interior to resemble Simon’s sense of style and fashion “This became a detailed process where every element from custom furniture and cutlery were all sourced and designed.” MORE: ‘Stop blame game’: Kochie slams younger homebuyers The staircase is Cohen’s favourite design feature Cohen said of the reno: “I would describe it as Parisian with a New York flare “The property is stylish yet warm and suits the area perfectly.” He said his favourite design component was the staircase though his favourite space was the TV room At the time he was asked if it was his “forever home” but it is certainly where I see myself being for a long time,” Cohen replied MORE: JLo, Ben Affleck set for bitter $240m battle Cohen previously lived in the nearby block Gazebo he didn’t want to discuss where he was planning to move next though other sources said he intended to upsize locally MORE: Security pulled as Royals’ $57m feud explodes In the high-wire act of hospitality, you’re rarely offered a do-over. But that’s exactly what Ezra’s Nick and Kirk Mathews Bowden are getting in Teddy, which opens tonight in the old Raja space “I won't let it go without saying we remain so incredibly proud of what we all achieved together at Raja,” Nick tells Broadsheet “The idea for Raja was birthed in January 2022 which is chalk and cheese to the world we live in now – it was still in that post-Covid lockdown boom The economy got crunchier and crunchier; people were looking for more comfort dining [Raja was] a great product in the wrong market.” Teddy is nothing if not timely. It’s running with a “triple-A” ethos: approachable, accessible and affordable, with a menu by ex-Ezra and current-Public Wine Shop head chef Ben Sears Ezra head chef Nicole Coelho is stepping up as group head chef across the boys’ two neighbouring venues It’s all nostalgia via slightly retro dishes Warm dinner rolls come in a basket with a pink paper liner and hot garlicky butter a nod to “going out on the North Shore in the early ’90s with my family,” Nick says Nick says he remembers dinner rolls on doilies and leant into touches like that which might be considered “naff for twee” these days Then there’s the pork and lobster sausage roll dressed in “a little pink tuckshop bag” The Royal with Cheese introduces tartare to cheeseburgers ready to be ferried to your gob with Melba toast (and a Polly-Pocket-sized bottle of Tabasco alongside) Completing Teddy’s wink at ’80s dining is the king prawn cocktail and grilled lamb chops. The $12-a-pop chops come with green sauce, lemon and very ’80s frilly paper manchettes the Mathews Bowdens don’t want anyone to have to Google ingredients There’s a cacio e pepe pasta bake; a schnitty; a swordfish; and a minute steak served with “cafe de Sydney” butter No single dish sits above the $39 pricepoint but that doesn’t mean cheap or low-quality “I don’t believe that affordable should ever – in any industry particularly ours – be a race to bargain basement prices,” he says “If you’ve got to be really selective with how you’re parting with your money right now “We’ve tried to find ways to produce dishes efficiently … I call it ‘tongs not tweezers’.” That means dishes the kitchen team’s proud of food that’s tasty and can be on your table stat no laying of the sorrel micro-herbs with tweezers The team’s made some cosmetic changes to the Raja space rather than completely reimagining the fit-out It was a restaurant called Natalinos in the ’70s We’re having a little bit of fun with retro neon nods The pair hope this will be the sort of place you can come “for all reasons and all seasons” be it to celebrate a birthday or just for a weeknight wine and jaffle from the happy hour menu 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 Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Sydney without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Sydney the interior aesthetic here is playfully luxe A heavy red curtain cuts through the lobby where guests can choose a record from the vintage vinyl collection to soundtrack their night rooms are kitted out with designer furniture in unapologetically bold colours floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto balconies with far-reaching views across Sydney’s urban streetscapes and floral bathrobes from Aussie label Bambury hang in wardrobes as your staycation uniform with locally made drinks and snacks delivered to your door whenever the craving strikes. Through the speakers wired throughout the lobby at breakfast ‘Breakfast at Sweethearts’ rings out a rock ‘n’ roll love letter to what is arguably the most famous café to ever call Kings Cross home As I tuck into a plate of perfectly feta-loaded avocado toast I can’t help but be struck by the song’s poignancy – the Cross has changed a lot since Cold Chisel released their anthemic ode to the suburb but its position as Sydney’s anything-goes epicentre remains frames display stills from the local Griffin Theatre and Tarozzo explains that the hotel has a partnership with the theate to help guest experience the best of the Cross's cultural offerings."We're really keen to celebrate the local creative community so Griffin Theatre members get special rates here and we're working on other ways to support eachother." Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitter instagram pinterest About us Contact us Saraville in Potts Point set the record for the country’s priciest terrace when it transacted in 2017 and the campaign is underway to hand the glamorous icon to its next owner. This time, price hopes are $20 million to $22 million. At this fresh level of luxury, it again would set a record price for an Aussie terrace. Agents Geoff Cox and Jason Boon of Richardson & Wrench Elizabeth Bay/Potts Point are looking after the campaign. Saraville was last sold for $13 million. That sum obliterated the previous benchmark for an Aussie terrace, which was the $7.3 million paid for fashion designer Collette Dinnigan’s Paddington home in 2011. The estate’s handsome 9.15-metre frontage, accented by an elegant navy door, sets the tone for the grand volume within. Fixtures and fittings imported from the US and Europe, including Moroccan tiles in the courtyards, speak to how thoughtful and meticulous the renovation was. Potts Point one bedder banks $265,000 growth in less than 12 months The best view in the world for only $550,000 in Potts Point Uninhabitable Potts Point apartment without a bathroom or kitchen sells for $13.7 million White columns in the front courtyard, arches, chandeliers and leadlight windows nod to its 1890’s heritage. “Perfect north aspect and CBD skyline glimpses from the upper floors, it combines historic charm with modern conveniences,” the listing explains. A pleated designer bath tub graces the main bedroom, which occupies the second floor. Multiple balconies, an entry level terrace which flows from the open-plan living room and a void above the private courtyard invites light and air. The vertical garden is an oasis in the beating heart of cosmopolitan Sydney. Boon and Cox are conducting an expressions of interest campaign for 29 Challis Avenue, Potts Point. It’s true that some great things in life come in small packages And so it is the case at Small’s Deli an eight-seater sandwich shop located on Potts Point's leafy Victoria Street it makes up for – and more – in its mighty flavours Owners Ben Shemesh and Emily Van Loon are big on using seasonal produce and making as much as they can in-house including all sauces and toppings from scratch zingy pickles and fresh veg on baked-that-day-baguettes and what do you get Small’s permanent menu features six hits and a vegan green goddess dressing on a fresh panini featuring tuna mixed with chermoula dressing A post shared by avriltreasure (@avriltreasure) “We get excited to work with quality suppliers such as Whole Beast Butchery to create a rotating specials menu Currently on the specials menu is the Utah Small’s also has a brekkie menu with morning baguettes the shelves are full-to-the-brim with ingredients from artisanal suppliers, while quality meats and cheeses hang in a display fridge Emily reckons you should start with Florence and the Aubergine “It’s been labelled as the crowd pleaser Get here early before the crowds come and everything sells out Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas Dream a little about a Greek summer adventure with the new Yamas Hour at The Apollo Bringing the best of Hellenic taverna-style food to Potts Point the restaurant's take on a feel-good happy hour will make your tastebuds and wallet cheerful To give you an idea of what delights await the sample menu features a sumptuous selection of mezedes ranging from Sydney rock oysters with cucumber and dill to calamari tiganita and lamb souvlaki with almond dukka The drinks menu also features numerous options primed for a hot summer night including refreshing beers and wines hailing from local streets all the way to Greece bookings are available Monday–Thursday from 5–6pm Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time grey water and dirt into Sandra Love’s Potts Point apartment has left the 71-year-old homeless amid a nearly four-year battle for repairs Love owns an apartment in the basement of the historic Carisbrooke building With a rooftop view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge a two-bedroom apartment sells for over $1.2 million Sandra Love is fighting her company title board for compensation for the years her apartment was uninhabitable.Credit: Louise Kennerley roof and floors from plumbers’ drilling and bare concrete exposed by ripped-up carpet Carisbrooke operates under a company title an old form of building management replaced by strata titles in the 1960s owners have shares in a company instead of real estate titles The buildings operate under their own rules are managed by a board of directors elected by shareholders and are regulated by the Australian Security and Investments Commission (ASIC) rather than state and territory Fair Trading departments Disputes cannot be resolved in tribunals; they must instead be taken to the local court or Love’s issues arose in December 2020 when water leaks appeared in the front bedroom Plumbers replaced the leaking pipe in January 2021 but Love said a camera wasn’t used to check the remaining pipes for suspected blockages The report found that damp patches continued to appear builders applied a liquid waterproof membrane to exterior bricks; however Love said membrane was also applied in the bedroom bugs and dirt washed up onto the exposed slab in the apartment’s front bedroom She commissioned a mycological inspection report with environmental consultants which found an “extreme contamination” of mould and spores Love moved out due to health concerns and has been staying with friends and family Only as of last week did work commence to repair her apartment Love has continued to pay several thousand dollars in levies a year which increased by 20 per cent in July according to a letter sent to shareholders The board also introduced a special levy to raise $330,000 for the capital works fund which strata minutes show previously wasn’t in place ASIC does not have data on the number of company title properties in Australia strata advocate Stephen Goddard said the number of company titles was “ever-shrinking” as residents converted their buildings from company to strata titles “People have lost confidence in the boards and they’d prefer to be in a building which gives them access to the tribunal to resolve disputes,” he said Sydney University property law expert Patricia Lane said the strata title system and its legislated remedies were efficient and tailored to collective living “The remedies you get in the Supreme Court aren’t flexible to deal with the kinds of problems that arise in residential living situations,” she said Love is seeking $286,000 compensation for her destroyed items including two pieces of valuable artwork currently with restoration specialists the nearly four years the room with the broken pipe was unusable and the 16 months her home has been uninhabitable Her contents insurance provider will not accept her claim for damaged items as the plumber’s failure to fix the pipe blockage was not a “one-off issue” the board said it would also not accept responsibility saying Love needed to use her home contents insurer as the board had rectified the cause of the water leak The building’s property manager declined to comment as the claim is with insurers An ASIC spokesperson said someone who believes a company title or director was failing its duties should make a formal report of misconduct The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here An earlier version of this story misstated Sandra Love’s age grey water and dirt into Sandra Love\\u2019s Potts Point apartment has left the 71-year-old homeless amid a nearly four-year battle for repairs roof and floors from plumbers\\u2019 drilling and bare concrete exposed by ripped-up carpet Love\\u2019s issues arose in December 2020 when water leaks appeared in the front bedroom according to a building engineers\\u2019 report but Love said a camera wasn\\u2019t used to check the remaining pipes for suspected blockages which found an \\u201Cextreme contamination\\u201D of mould and spores which strata minutes show previously wasn\\u2019t in place strata advocate Stephen Goddard said the number of company titles was \\u201Cever-shrinking\\u201D as residents converted their buildings from company to strata titles \\u201CPeople have lost confidence in the boards and they\\u2019d prefer to be in a building which gives them access to the tribunal to resolve disputes,\\u201D he said \\u201CThe remedies you get in the Supreme Court aren\\u2019t flexible to deal with the kinds of problems that arise in residential living situations,\\u201D she said as the plumber\\u2019s failure to fix the pipe blockage was not a \\u201Cone-off issue\\u201D The building\\u2019s property manager declined to comment as the claim is with insurers The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories An earlier version of this story misstated Sandra Love\\u2019s age 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 Pott’s Point favourite, neo-French diner Bistrot 916 by the Pellegrino 2000 team The bustling Challis Avenue venue has been earmarked for a boutique hotel development, leading owners Andy Tyson, Mikey Clift, and Dan Pepperell to announce the restaurant will cease operation at the end of 2024. Clift and Pepperell had hoped to find the restaurant a new home but have been unable to source a space compatible with Bistrot 916’s joie de vivre “We’ve searched for a space appropriate to move our beloved restaurant but nothing fits with the same vibe or character as the original I feel we’ve decided that we can’t transplant it The new-wave French bistro took over the former Lotus space in early 2021 opening to much acclaim and becoming a go-to Potts Point bolthole over the years and playful menu of green-hued snail pasta classic duck frites and iced seafood platters it’s easy to see how it hit local success in a few years. “We owe a deep debt of gratitude to our customers and the Potts Point locals This place has been amazing,” says Tyson Since then, the team has opened Surry Hills Italian joint Pellegrino 2000 (where Taylor Swift dined while in Australia for her Eras Tour) and Clam Bar in Sydney’s CBD the team announced plans for their new Bridge Street project Bistrot 916 will hold its final service on 3 November before the building’s demolition begins To book a table at Bistrot 916 before it closes, visit the Bistrot 916 website 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 ✍️ Time Out Sydney never writes starred restaurant and bar reviews from hosted experiences – Time Out covers restaurant and bar bills, and anonymously reviews, so that readers can trust our critique. Find out more, here but their quirky and delicious roster of Comté custard poisson cru and smoked beetroot tartare has brought patrons here to drink and dine The owners of the much-loved and now-closed Bar Suze moved into a small nook on Ward Avenue previously inhabited by Dumplings and Beer in late 2023 racks of wine bottles and a towering blackboard displaying the day’s dishes At the centre of the room a statement Art Deco chandelier glows a soft orange The French-leaning drinks list focuses on natural wines with around 20 labels available by the glass and plenty more by the bottle The Campo di Colonnello by Umbrian producer Raina is a medium-bodied orange drop that’ll help you cool the palette Another option in this category is the chilled red Bulbille by Richaud The French wine is a blend of 51 per cent grenache 34 per cent counoise and 15 per cent syrah a spiced red courtesy of northern Italian natural wine makers Tenuta Foresta Or try the Australian oxidative Pale Blue Eyes from Victoria’s King Valley A post shared by CARAVIN (@caravinpottspoint) Caravin’s menu is ever-changing but one plate appears to have earned permanent residence The ‘Comté custard and crisps’ a brûlée-inspired dish featuring a hard-topped pool of molten cheese is the only dish that remains when we revisit a week later You’re offered a bowl of chips to help you chisel away at its chive-dusted crust and scoop at the liquid cheese that bubbles beneath The (even more) gluttonous take on the classic home-baked Camembert would only score higher marks for a more generous crust-to-custard ratio you won’t be found wanting at Caravin – and there’s more Comté in the form of a gougère carrying a subtlety of taste less seen in other dishes that tend to lean on power flavours Less inspired is the sheep’s cheese and honey arriving with a sizzle on a miniature skillet fresh from the oven Dotted with honey and chops of frazzled broccoli the slab of saline cheese might leave you gasping for your wine Signs of co-owner Phil Stenvall’s Swedish heritage are dappled throughout the menu and take centre stage on a string of cold plates layered with fish herbaceous salad of cubed cucumber and slithers of raw fish capped with a dollop of crème fraîche It’s a formidable dish and one that offers a quenching reprieve to the procession of cheesy indulgences Its intricate fans of sweet choux pastry part ways for a crème fraîche combined with brown sugar and pops of briny trout roe for an exquisite mouthful Served on a bed of batter and crowned with a generous mound of caviar – this medley of mayo herbs and prawn cuts is one diner’s gourmet heaven There’s only one option for afters and tonight it takes the form of a chocolate mousse Topped with a generous smattering of cacao nibs the dessert is dark and creamy and deeply intense you’re gifted a sizeable quenelle of orange chantilly to make the bites less bitter Perhaps the best thing about going to Caravin right now is that you feel like you’re at a test kitchen but with the same ingredients resurfacing in new forms almost as if the chefs are iterating towards the perfect concoctions you get to watch them do it right there in front of you in a barely-lit ramshackle den thrumming with moody blues with street-drinkers joyously swilling bottles on short stools and pre-drinking during Caravin’s late-afternoon Apéro Hour We’re looking forward to joining them but we just might wait until winter’s over The City of Sydney is considering heritage protection for a cluster of modernist apartment buildings in the inner east despite a backlash from owners in one block who argue it will curtail their rights and make their properties harder to sell The council wants to add nine buildings – including several designed by acclaimed architect Harry Seidler – to the heritage list following a push from councillors They are The Gateway and Gemini buildings in Potts Point; Oceana Ithaca Gardens and Bayview in Elizabeth Bay; and Aquarius Roslyn Gardens and 1-5 Clement Street in Rushcutters Bay The Gateway and Gemini buildings in Potts Point are under consideration for heritage listing.Credit: Edwina Pickles said the boxy brick structures weren’t only the best examples of post-war unit blocks in the inner east the best apartment buildings in Australia from this era.” which is also under consideration for state heritage listing are worried the protections would make it harder to proceed with necessary upgrades to their apartments Owner Jim Carroll said: “The overwhelming majority of owners opposed to listing feel it will impose time-delaying curtailing the rights of those who own units.” The stoush between apartment owners and the council over heritage listing represents a new frontier in the debate about balancing progress with preserving Sydney’s modernist architecture Councillors will debate the changes to planning controls that would add the buildings which are all within existing heritage conservation areas to the local heritage list at a meeting on Monday night The council wants to place the proposal to list the buildings on exhibition for public feedback early next year before hopefully introducing changes to its local environment plan (LEP) in October council papers said there has been “considerable interest” from councillors residents and community groups in recognising the heritage significance of apartment blocks built between 1945 and 1975 The council enlisted GML Heritage to assess 18 buildings in the area for potential heritage protection nine of which were identified as meeting the criteria for local heritage listing the Ithaca Gardens owners’ corporation chair voiced residents’ “overwhelming opposition” to local or state heritage listing at a council committee meeting last week an office tower or an individual residence – it is home to more than 60 people Owners … love and respect the building,” he said Carroll said society had changed in the decades since the block was built and residents wanted electric vehicle chargers lift repairs and upgrades and rooftop amenities He said many of the apartments had been renovated internally to make them “more suitable for 21st-century living” and “to deny such rights to others would seem extremely unfair” The NSW government is considering state heritage listing Ithaca Gardens designed by famed architect Harry Seidler.Credit: Edwina Pickles Carroll said owners worried the “process and complexities” created by heritage listing – which typically mean owners need to abide by certain rules when renovating – would increase strata fees deter prospective buyers and shrink sale prices “We spend large amounts of our own money retaining the integrity of the original side of the design but what might have been perfect in the 1950s may not be so perfect now and we want to retain flexibility to meet the needs and expectations of owners while retaining the design integrity of Ithaca Gardens as we’ve done for 65 years without the need for heritage listing,” Carroll said A spokesman for the NSW Department of Climate Change the Environment and Water said state heritage listing was designed to protect places of significant cultural and historical value while ensuring they remained functional and adaptable to modern needs “A listing does not mean that no changes can be made to a property,” the spokesman said “Approved works such as the installation of EV chargers bike racks and lift upgrades can proceed without additional heritage approval provided they respect the heritage significance of the site.” Thalis said the buildings represented the “new era of strata title” from the 1950s and ’60s which “revolutionised apartment building “This was effectively an urban laboratory for new forms of denser living for new apartment buildings that were of a scale that was not found anywhere else in Australia at the time and that used the land in a very effective and efficient way.” while Bayview and St Ursula were by Hungarian-born modernist architect Hugo Stossel Lord Mayor Clover Moore said maintaining historical and cultural heritage while accommodating necessary change and development was a “challenging and important part of city-making” Moore said the buildings helped tell the story of Sydney and were fine examples of compact apartments designed to maximise light and amenity “There are lessons about planning and design in these buildings that provide helpful guidance for the housing challenges we’re currently facing,” Moore said Get the day’s breaking news, entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy. 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The council wants to add nine buildings \\u2013 including several designed by acclaimed architect Harry Seidler \\u2013 to the heritage list from councillors said the boxy brick structures weren\\u2019t only the best examples of post-war unit blocks in the inner east Greater Sydney or NSW: \\u201CThey\\u2019re the best apartment buildings in Australia from this era.\\u201D Owner Jim Carroll said: \\u201CThe overwhelming majority of owners opposed to listing feel it will impose time-delaying curtailing the rights of those who own units.\\u201D The stoush between apartment owners and the council over heritage listing represents a new frontier in the debate about balancing progress with preserving Sydney\\u2019s modernist architecture council papers said there has been \\u201Cconsiderable interest\\u201D from councillors the Ithaca Gardens owners\\u2019 corporation chair voiced residents\\u2019 \\u201Coverwhelming opposition\\u201D to local or state heritage listing at a council committee meeting last week an office tower or an individual residence \\u2013 it is home to more than 60 people Owners \\u2026 love and respect the building,\\u201D he said He said many of the apartments had been renovated internally to make them \\u201Cmore suitable for 21st-century living\\u201D and \\u201Cto deny such rights to others would seem extremely unfair\\u201D Carroll said owners worried the \\u201Cprocess and complexities\\u201D created by heritage listing \\u2013 which typically mean owners need to abide by certain rules when renovating \\u2013 would increase strata fees \\u201CWe spend large amounts of our own money retaining the integrity of the original side of the design as we\\u2019ve done for 65 years without the need for heritage listing,\\u201D Carroll said \\u201CA listing does not mean that no changes can be made to a property,\\u201D the spokesman said \\u201CApproved works such as the installation of EV chargers provided they respect the heritage significance of the site.\\u201D Thalis said the buildings represented the \\u201Cnew era of strata title\\u201D from the 1950s and \\u201960s which \\u201Crevolutionised apartment building \\u201CThis was effectively an urban laboratory for new forms of denser living and that used the land in a very effective and efficient way.\\u201D Lord Mayor Clover Moore said maintaining historical and cultural heritage while accommodating necessary change and development was a \\u201Cchallenging and important part of city-making\\u201D \\u201CThere are lessons about planning and design in these buildings that provide helpful guidance for the housing challenges we\\u2019re currently facing,\\u201D Moore said entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy the art-deco darling of Potts Point has been saved The white knight is none other than Gretel Packer has a long history of involvement in the arts Both have been benefactors of Sydney’s theatre scene with Ros Packer having the Sydney Theatre Company’s main performance space named after her Gretel Packer was not only concerned with the direction of the company but also donated considerable financial support including funding much of the 2021 season after Covid tore the company’s finances apart While we have no statement from Packer as to her intentions for the grand old dame of the Cross we do know that she paid $25.85 million to developer Central Element for the theatre This comes after a long and steady decline of the building after film producer George Miller sold it to Abacus Property Group in 2019 for $19.8 million Then-Liberal City of Sydney councillor Christine Forster put a motion for the council to buy the building with the intention that it would become a town hall with the Lord Mayor passing the buck to the State Government City Hub reported at the time that Clover Moore said “the Metro Theatre should also be considered within the broader context of the NSW Government cultural infrastructure strategy” The Liberal Minister for the Arts Don Harwin became a strong champion along with the Metro-Minerva Theatre Action Group but was thwarted when the Berejiklian government collapsed the Metro-Minerva Action Group succeeded in listing the 1,000 seat theatre on the NSW State Heritage Register sold the theatre to developers Central Element who submitted a DA to turn the space into 63 roomed boutique hotel complete with a French-operated cabaret space for 250 in the basement The plan received 162 objections and 11 submissions in support Central Element then proceeded with a flawed campaign refuting that the theatre was structurally or economically viable as an operating space despite a number of reports commissioned by the MMTAG City of Sydney and Create NSW stating the opposite In 2022 the City of Sydney requested more information from the applicants who claimed that their proposal would not just retain the Metro Minerva’s cultural significance “Not so” said the Metro-Minerva Theatre Action Group who organised a community protest featuring speaker local MP Alex Greenwich who starred in the 1970 production of Hair at the theatre Other performers on the day included Mark Trevorrow Three hundred and fifty people turned up and a petition was taken up that gathered over 1000 signatures in a couple of weeks The theatre’s future was now in the hands of Ben Franklin who failed to gain any traction within the economically hard-nosed Perrottet government It was the same for John Graham when the government changed hands in 2023 There seemed to be no skin in the game for a electorate that was firmly behind the independent Alex Greenwich with mounting holding costs and the cost of re-submission of plans Central Element were getting cold feet for their ideas that would close off any potential for the space to be returned to the community as a world-class theatre Earlier this year Central Element quietly put the building up for sale who will need deep pockets and a steely will to see the 1939 building return as part of Sydney’s theatre stock Right now the Potts Point/Kings Cross community and the theatre going public and practitioners wish her all the best as we look forward to a special opening night some time in the near future John Moyle is a member of the Metro-Minerva Theatre Action Group But that hasn’t taken into account one fairytale mansion, fittingly named Once Upon a Time, that was dismantled brick-by-brick in the 1930s, floated two kilometres across the harbour from its waterside site in Sydney’s Potts Point, and reassembled in an equally stunning spot on the other side. “That makes it even more special,” says one of the current owners, Penny Spence, a two-time winner of the Logie for TV’s most popular female personality. She was a Nine Network weather presenter who later became a producer and the head of the station’s children’s programs. “The moment I saw it, I knew I wanted to live there,” she says. “It’s just so fabulous sitting on the water like that, and to have such a story behind it.” The building is now divided into three spacious apartments, and Spence’s four-bedroom ground-floor home, with its sandstone courtyard reaching out over the water, is set to go to auction on August 21. She bought it 42 years ago, a year after the Epping home she’d once shared with her ex-husband, Nine music personality Geoff Harvey, burnt down from a suspected electrical fault. Homeless with her two daughters, she roamed around Sydney with three rubber mattresses before finally finding, and falling in love, with the Kurraba Point property. Spence, now 82, has decided to put it on the market to downsize to a smaller home. “I’m very sad to leave,” she says. “But I just have to acknowledge that my years here have been wonderful, and I either stay here and hope to be carried out in a barge, or I move to a smaller environment near one of my daughters. “That should be a new beginning, rather than a new ending.” Inside a young family’s thoughtfully-renovated 1990s cabin in Thredbo Rozalia and Nick Russian’s historic Richmond home hits the market Inside a renovated 1858-built terrace home for sale in Fitzroy When the three-storey building was still part of the Wyldefel Gardens complex on Wylde Street, Potts Point, it was threatened with demolition when Navy chiefs announced they wanted the land on which it stood to expand neighbouring Garden Island for the wartime effort. Instead, its owner, businessman William Crowle, decided to take it apart himself and then ship it over the water to its new site on the lower north shore. There, he painstakingly rebuilt the block, converting the boatshed at the bottom into a ground-floor apartment. The whole thing was later strata titled. Crowle lived for a while in the top-floor apartment with his second wife Lorna until his death in 1948. She continued living there, and Spence remembers her lowering a handwritten note on string from the third level to the ground to welcome Spence and her children. The 300-square-metre modernised apartment now has floor-to-ceiling living room windows to take in the whole harbour panorama, and French doors to the courtyard. All four bedrooms have stunning views and built-in wardrobes, and there are two bathrooms and storage for canoes and kayaks. It has a price guide of $3.3 million. Ray White The Woollahra Group agent Stacey Leonie says the home is one of the most amazing she has ever received to sell. “It has such an extraordinary story and I’ve never been involved with such a unique historic property before,” she says. “Penny has made it even more unique as well. Every room is a different colour, and there are really interesting artworks all around the walls, while the apartment itself is right on Sydney harbour. There’s nothing between you and the water.” Leonie says the home’s romantic story seems to have really captured people’s imagination, with lots of people, including awestruck architects, coming through. August 29: Franca's $5 happy hour proved so wildly popular during its limited four-week run that the Potts Point bistro has decided to keep the good (cheap) times rolling — indefinitely Franca will be offering a different $5 cocktail special every week The Franca cheeseburger will also be on offer Potts Point's fancy French brasserie Franca is celebrating its fifth birthday with one of the best happy hour deals in the city this month you can treat yourself to Franca's legendary cheeseburger or a serving of rich decadent chicken liver parfait for just $5 each Are you in need of something to wash that bargain down negronis and schooners of Young Henrys tap beer are also available for only $5 each which has to be one of the cheapest cocktail offers in the city right now A post shared by Franca Potts Point (@francapottspoint) SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items ShareEvery restaurant featured in the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2025 in Sydney’s East. See all stories.1 / 4Yakitori skewers.Janie Barrett JEM2 / 4Tsukune with 62 degree egg.Janie Barrett JEM3 / 4Sea urchin. Photographic4 / 4The dining room. Dominic LorrimerPrevious SlideNext SlideGood Food hat15/20How we score More than a decade since opening the first Chaco Bar, Keita Abe still maintains a reputation for offering some of Sydney’s best ramen and yakitori. Darlinghurst and Bondi sites now focus on noodles, while this flashier Potts Point outpost, complete with open kitchen and a large communal table, sets the standard for things on sticks. Here, the scent of fat dripping onto charcoal greets you, perhaps from skewers of crisp, sweet chicken “crackling” or Bangalow pork belly given yuzu kosho punch. King oyster mushroom, expertly grilled, tastes just as meaty, shaved comte bringing oomph. But it’s not all about the yakitori: crumbed yellowtail, crisp outside, rare within, shows skill with the fryer, while the pig’s trotter, braised into submission and finished on the coals, is rightly a house favourite. Pure fire, with a fine list of sake and housemade liqueurs to bring it home. Good Food hat15/20ReviewYakitori bar Chaco goes large in Potts PointContinue this series Chaco RamenA humble space for a hearty ramen. The ChairmanBeloved regional Chinese trading in comfort dishes. CatalinaOh, we do like to drink chardonnay by the seaside. SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items an Italian-leaning wine bar and an ‘exciting’ incoming tenant at the former home of Gourmet Life rumoured to be by the Fratelli Paradiso crew ShareSydney September 2024 hit list See all stories.Kings Cross: there’s a sweet Italian scent wafting your way veteran restaurateur Maurice Terzini has confirmed he’ll open a cabaret bar on Bayswater Road in spring while a block over on Kellett Street a wine bar with an Italian-leaning menu opened last week And there’s strong speculation the team behind Potts Point Italian stalwart Fratelli Paradiso will join the party “It’s not going to be a restaurant,” says Maurice Terzini of his new venture.James BrickwoodAll three sites are within 100 metres of each other in the Kings Cross-Potts Point precinct hit hard by the lockouts laws but recently bouncing back “Kings Cross has a lot of that beautiful history we want to embrace,” Terzini says of the area and the site he and business partner Peter Shopovski (of queer collective House of Mince) have chosen for their venture it’s coming back.” They are calling Mirage KX a residency because the building is slated for development in the long term but the Italian-Australian restaurateur is promising a little glitz with the “supper and a show” concept A spokesman for the corner site confirmed there is an “exciting” incoming tenant Sources who asked not to be named have told the Herald it’s the team behind of Fratelli Paradiso and 10 William Owners Enrico and Giovanni Paradiso were contacted but hadn’t replied for comment before time of publication From left: Arms Length co-owners Rosie O’Shea and Rebecca O’Shea with head chef Keno Perlas.SuppliedThere’s a strong Italian DNA to the dinner menu created by chefs Keno Perlas (ex Monopole Arms Length slides into the former home of the famed Dean’s Cafe where a generation of Sydneysiders had their first taste of nachos With a dinner menu filled with calamari fritti and rigatoni and ragu co-owner Rebecca O’Shea describes the wine bar’s food as “Australian with an Italian influence” The brunch menu is an even more free-flowing mix of food cultures The market has been a little tougher down the hill at Rushcutters Bay, with hatted Italian restaurant Marta entering voluntary administration. Owner Flavio Carnevale, who has operated from the site for 12 years, cites the effect of interest rates on consumer spending and higher produce and labour costs. Trade remains business as usual at Marta, with Carnevale confident he can “trade it out”. Nearly 50 Chinese restaurant closures forces change by next generationThe lazy Susans have ceased spinning at some of Sydney’s best-known Chinese restaurants. But young operators are shunning tradition and charting a new path. 30 Sep 2024 • 2m read • View Author Muse_PH_Living.jpg Muse_PH_Living Work has officially begun on the transformative Muse Potts Point project in inner city Sydney in collaboration with acquisition partner Toohey Miller The development is part of a larger $100-million revitalisation of Potts Point and its surrounds Designed by WMK Architecture with the interiors meticulously crafted by Mathieson Architects Muse will feature 13 luxury boutique residences Spacious terraces offering sweeping views of the harbour and city skyline will be complemented by a communal rooftop featuring a residents-only pool and expansive vistas Muse is conveniently located within walking distance of the Royal Botanic Garden boutique shops and the scenic Sydney Harbour waterfront Continuing a collaboration spanning 15 years NSW-based construction company Dilcara has once again been engaged by Third.i to deliver Muse Potts Point with construction anticipated to complete by early 2026 With Muse situated on Brougham Street in the vibrant fringe of Potts Point the coveted Sydney suburb is poised for a monumental transformation as it becomes the focal point of significant regeneration New projects in the area including Third.i’s Muse will add a total of 35 new boutique residences across approved and proposed developments These residences promise to provide access to everything Potts Point offers from its vibrant food and beverage scene to the upscale boutiques lining Macleay Street at a significantly lower cost per square metre compared to surrounding streets nestled in the heart of Sydney’s most vibrant location is set to redefine urban living with its exceptional design and breathtaking views We are excited to enhance the area’s iconic landscape and offer a unique lifestyle experience blending sophistication with the dynamic spirit of Muse’s surroundings We are thrilled to embark on this groundbreaking journey and we can't wait to bring this project to fruition,” says Third.i co-founder Luke Berry Recent data reveals that Eastern Sydney suburbs remain a drawcard for local buyers seeking premium properties in heritage locations with access to a variety of lifestyle amenities Demand remains steady among prestige downsizers seeking their next home in Sydney’s East with Potts Point gaining popularity due to its growth potential and local cultural offerings.[1] [1]https://jasonboon.com.au/market-updates/april-2023-property-market-update-potts-point-and-sydneys-east Rooted, resilient, resonant: Off-grid family living amongst the rugged Australian landscape Using DecoBatten®’s latest profile on The Seaside Sanctuary Solid Nordic softwood in interior design: Sustainable solutions for joinery, flooring and wall panelling Construction of resort-style clubhouse begins at AVID’s over 50s lifestyle precinct in Fraser Coast Sign up to our newsletter for the latest industry news, products and inspiration. First came Bar Nina the laidback Italian joint on the corner of Stanley Street and Crown with a relaxed vibe and a winning formula Seamlessly morphing from a bright and breezy brunch spot by day into a buzzy neighbourhood diner and bar in the evening Bar Nina remains proof positive that some venues can be all things to all people the sister duo behind that Darlinghurst success are hoping a similar duel identity will be just as popular up the road in Potts Point who was formerly the Director of the Rockpool Dining Group have taken over the grand mansion Dean's Lounge once called home to launch Arms Length another day-to-night venue offering breakfast classics from 8am before transitioning into a chic yet relaxed cocktail lounge and late-night eatery after dark At the helm in the kitchen is Head Chef Keno Perlas, who boasts stints at Bentley Group's Monopole and Neil Perry's Margaret on his resumé, alongside Executive Chef Jeffrey Sue, formerly of Rockpool, Ormeggio and China Doll This seasoned pair has created an Italian-leaning crowd-pleasing menu that is not unlike Arms Length's sister venue in Darlinghurst Both the breakfast and evening offerings have been cleverly conceived easy-to-like options include brekkie buns and french toast loaded with mascarpone and drizzled with a tart berry compote Upping the ante is one of the most affordable bottomless brunch offers in town: 90 minutes of free-flowing cocktails garibaldis made with Australian-made aperitif Rhubi for just an additional $29 on top of your food order the menu offers a mixture of cocktail sidekicks — think dressed oysters chicken liver parfait — and a considered selection of mains casarecce with Skull Island prawns and an ever-faithful tiramisu for dessert Evening diners can also enjoy a steal of a deal: the Supper Soirée This candlelit dinner package includes a cocktail on arrival and a set menu of chef's favourites paired with wines for just $95 One of the most distinctive items on the evening menu pays homage to the heritage of Arms Length's Kellet Street address Jaffles were a fixture of both Dean's Lounge and its forbear so it's fitting that late night revellers will still be able to enjoy the ooey-gooey delights of these cheese toastie triangles at the venue's latest incarnation Available from 8am until late (through to 2am on Fridays and Saturday) you can get them filled with ham and mozzarella Nick Tesar — 2022 Australian Bartender of the Year Diageo World Class competition — has curated a seasonal signature cocktail list the Arms Length bar has a cozzie-livs-friendly happy hour during which house red and white wines will set you back just $8 a glass while select cocktails are a bargain at just $12 and your wallet — no matter what time of day you visit Nick tells us that they’re having a bit of fun with Teddy serving up nostalgic menu items with a mod twist and pork and crayfish sausage rolls with “fancy tom sauce” Think: sophisticated takes on the types of things granny used to whip up for a cocktail party A post shared by Alice Ellis (@alicecellis) so you could just come in for some drinks and snacks then share the baked cacio and pepe dish and a minute steak and finish on a sweet note with the Teddy’s Chocolate Orange – a delicious play on the Terry’s Chocolate Orange you’ll get a cute Teddy after-dinner mint such as the Sessionable Spritz (a mix of gin verjus and pomegranate that’s a perfect long-lunch accompaniment) and the SPC Mojito (rum but it’s almost worth a visit just for a sit in the chic dining areas – there are a couple of indoor areas decorated with eclectic light shades And then there’s the tropi-cool courtyard which is heated in the cooler months and will be pure bliss on a balmy summer’s night One of our favourite things about Teddy is their specials – they have a good-value deal for every day of the week to help people get out and about in these spenny times. Examples: on Mondays it’s $0 BYO, on Wednesdays you can get a pasta and glass of wine for $29, and Sunday is all-day happy hour. Sanjeev Gupta’s grand designs on Sydney mansionMyriam RobinSenior writerOct 9, 2024 – 5.00amSaveLog in or to save articleShareCopy link For a man who maintains residences in both London’s Belgrave Square and Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah you might wonder why Sanjeev Gupta needs two a historic Potts Point mansion purchased for $30 million he settled on a waterfront apartment in nearby Woolloomooloo paying former owner John Laws at least $10 million for the privilege For Trisha Greentree, the long and short of working in the hospitality industry is the joy. The small daily ones to be exact. At Fratelli Paradiso at a perfectly cooked and creamy risotto falling like lava onto a plate,” she tells Broadsheet “The rice falling and spreading smooth to fill the plate gets me every time.” @tgreentree SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items In a warmly lit room, below a block of apartments in Macleay Street, Parlar aims to interpret Catalonia from a distance. On the plate, this translates to two set menus that draw on Australian ingredients to riff the region’s hits. There’s a loose reference to tapas in a potato tart topped with a quail egg and sabayon spinning on tortilla, and jamon, anchovy and guindilla butters plated with brioche in a nod to celebrated Catalan ingredients. Aged Berkshire pork loin, meanwhile, is plated alongside bites of shoulder croquette and morcilla (snacks everywhere you look!). Art infuses many plates, from the whirls of puree bordering salmorejo or pedro ximenez jus, to the bacalao-stuffed biquinho peppers surrounding Murray cod like jewels. Cava to start sets a Spanish tone for drinks, while sharply dressed waiters, like the kitchen, have an eye for detail and artistry. Good Food hatGood Food hat16/20ReviewTapas and tapestries at Parlar in Potts PointContinue this series Paski SopraCome for the wine, stay for the pasta (and fun). Pellegrino 2000Fashionable trattoria fit for pop music royalty. P&V Wine + Liquor MerchantsLively inner-west vibes in the east. SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items This is probably not the page you’re looking for 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) located in the heart of Potts Point in Sydney delivers an experience that combines elegance and a modern take on classic French cuisine Renowned for its refined yet approachable menu this restaurant has quickly become a standout destination for Sydneysiders seeking something special We had the pleasure of enjoying a wonderful dinner here recently starting in the best possible way—with a glass of French champagne What followed was an evening of indulgence and a sophisticated atmosphere came together in perfect harmony we were immersed into the sophisticated ambiance – polished yet warm and the subtle hum of conversation created the perfect setting for an indulgent evening We were so impressed with the decor we will be sending our ele HOME team back just to check out the stunning design-led interiors The staff are attentive without being overbearing and each course was introduced with enthusiasm and knowledge and the seamless transitions between dishes made the dining experience feel effortless It’s clear that Franca prides itself on creating an exceptional dining journey from start to finish Franca offers several standout moments each week: