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) 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 a cosy new wine bar in Surry HillsDrop by 40 Reservoir Street for a glass of vino The name 40Res tells you exactly where you need to be: 40 Reservoir Street in Surry Hills. Swing by after a hard day’s work or for a relaxed weekend catch-up with mates and you’ll find a new neighbourhood wine bar with some top drops and seriously good share plates Led by chef-owner Josh Raine (the former executive chef of Tetsuya’s, still at Canvas at the MCA) and head chef Michael Tran (formerly of The Bellevue and Clove Lane) 40Res takes fine dining finesse and gives it the laid-back ease of your favourite local With both chefs having Michelin cred to their names – Raine at Pied à Terre; Tran at Hibiscus (both in London) this new venture is more casual and cosy so that the wine and food are the main focus It’s the kind of food we want to eat with a glass of wine,” says Raine The snack-centric menu is inspired by their travels and childhood memories – but reimagined They come with a rich mayo-style pil pil sauce made with trout skin and bones garlic and olive oil – a perfect match for the fish The cacio e pepe is made lighter with a delicate cheesy foam instead of a cloying sauce Want to dig into something more substantial While the menu changes frequently to highlight what’s in season you’ll always find a few staples such as pasta Curated by general manager Keliann Zellman it puts boutique producers front and centre Expect everything from sparkling to skin-contact wines sourced from standout wine regions across Europe and Australia “We want 40Res to feel like somewhere you can unwind Stay as long as you like.” Cheers to that Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Architect Oliver Du Puy has perfected a touch of that sensibility in a gutted apartment in Sydney’s trendy Surry Hills “There’s beauty in imperfections that creates a sense of timelessness,” says Du Puy Du Puy acknowledges his views are shaped by architect Kazuo Shinohara the space was used by a creative agency which carved up the original detailing and internal areas with a series of partitions.Credit: Tom Ross Set across an entire 220-square-metre level the residence sits below the award-winning Droga apartment a sinuous structure clad in aluminium tiles designed by Durbach Block Jaggers and completed in 1997 that is now considered a landmark in the ’hood occupying the early 20th-century building below with steel-framed windows set into the brown bricks “The building itself has a colourful history including being used as a squat for a number of years and this apartment was scene to a number of rave parties,” Du Puy says the space was used by a creative agency that carved up the original detailing and internal areas with a series of partitions False ceilings concealed the chunky concrete beams while octagonal 700-millimetre-wide concrete columns masked in plaster and thought to be the work of eminent civil engineer Sir John Monash “I’ve always been drawn to the pure elements in a space,” Du Puy says keen to express the structure rather than add superfluous detail the original 100-year-old jarrah floors were simply buffed and the structure columns and beams were cleaned up and the graffiti removed The kitchen is discreetly located to one side of the open-plan dining and living area with a Calacatta marble island bench thoughtfully positioned between two octagonal columns further allows the structure of the interior to be expressed – concealing everything from the fridge and pantry to the wine fridge False ceilings concealed the chunky concrete beams while the octagonal 700-millimetre-wide concrete columns were masked in plaster.Credit: Tom Ross The adjacent study/home office is as pared back with a few ebonised oak shelves appearing to float against the imperfect walls “I’ve always been drawn to creating light and shade,” says Du Puy includes a bank of ebonised French oak joinery across an entire wall with the door to the room treated in the same manner – a secret door that disappears when left closed The main bedroom includes a bank of ebonised French oak joinery.Credit: Tom Ross The ensuite to the main bedroom is also a touch wabi-sabi with a marble vanity that appears to be hand-chiselled from one piece Du Puy also introduced a few curved walls into the apartment to soften some of the more orthogonal lines was endowed with natural morning light from the east (where the two bedrooms are located) and spectacular light to the north and west that illuminates the living areas during the day Fitted with vintage furniture and enlivened with a few contemporary pieces the spaces are free of clutter.Credit: Tom Ross “free of clutter that often comes with day-to-day living” Du Puy also found space to create an outdoor nook at the junction of the apartment (the original building forms a wedge) which further extends the sense of space At a time when new is often seen as better this apartment shows what can be achieved when the past is respected and reimagined with a number of careful and strategic moves that would certainly impress Sir John Monash even though it’s now deliberately far from perfect The Market Recap newsletter is a wrap of the day’s trading. Get it each weekday afternoon. The Japanese call it wabi-sabi, the art of imperfection. Architect Oliver Du Puy has perfected a touch of that sensibility in a gutted apartment in Sydney\\u2019s trendy Surry Hills. \\u201CThere\\u2019s beauty in imperfections that creates a sense of timelessness,\\u201D says Du Puy, pointing out some of the finishes, such as the micro cement, in the walls of the two-bedroom pad. Having worked in Japan, Du Puy acknowledges his views are shaped by architect Kazuo Shinohara, who declared \\u201Ca house is a work of art\\u201D. Set across an entire 220-square-metre level, the residence sits below the award-winning Droga apartment, a sinuous structure clad in aluminium tiles designed by Durbach Block Jaggers and completed in 1997 that is now considered a landmark in the \\u2019hood. Du Puy\\u2019s footprint, occupying the early 20th-century building below, is far more recessive, with steel-framed windows set into the brown bricks. \\u201CThe building itself has a colourful history, including being used as a squat for a number of years and, from what I\\u2019m told, this apartment was scene to a number of rave parties,\\u201D Du Puy says. Before being gutted, the space was used by a creative agency that carved up the original detailing and internal areas with a series of partitions. False ceilings concealed the chunky concrete beams, while octagonal 700-millimetre-wide concrete columns, masked in plaster and thought to be the work of eminent civil engineer Sir John Monash, were discovered in the renovation. \\u201CI\\u2019ve always been drawn to the pure elements in a space,\\u201D Du Puy says, keen to express the structure rather than add superfluous detail. Hence, the original 100-year-old jarrah floors were simply buffed and the structure, columns and beams were cleaned up and the graffiti removed. The kitchen is discreetly located to one side of the open-plan dining and living area, with a Calacatta marble island bench thoughtfully positioned between two octagonal columns. A bank of stainless-steel joinery, including a splashback, further allows the structure of the interior to be expressed \\u2013 concealing everything from the fridge and pantry to the wine fridge. The adjacent study/home office is as pared back, with a few ebonised oak shelves appearing to float against the imperfect walls. \\u201CI\\u2019ve always been drawn to creating light and shade,\\u201D says Du Puy, who also enjoys that element of surprise. The main bedroom, for example, includes a bank of ebonised French oak joinery across an entire wall, with the door to the room treated in the same manner \\u2013 a secret door that disappears when left closed. The ensuite to the main bedroom is also a touch wabi-sabi, with a marble vanity that appears to be hand-chiselled from one piece, and antique marble tiles on the floor. Du Puy also introduced a few curved walls into the apartment to soften some of the more orthogonal lines. Unlike many inner-city apartments, this one, although down a lane, was endowed with natural morning light from the east (where the two bedrooms are located) and spectacular light to the north and west that illuminates the living areas during the day. Fitted with vintage furniture and enlivened with a few contemporary pieces, the spaces are, Du Puy says, \\u201Cfree of clutter that often comes with day-to-day living\\u201D. Unlike many modern apartments, Du Puy also found space to create an outdoor nook at the junction of the apartment (the original building forms a wedge) which further extends the sense of space. At a time when new is often seen as better, this apartment shows what can be achieved when the past is respected and reimagined with a number of careful and strategic moves that would certainly impress Sir John Monash, even though it\\u2019s now deliberately far from perfect. The Market Recap newsletter is a wrap of the day\\u2019s trading. . Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe We speak to the team behind the weekend’s most intriguing property sale The property: A one-bedroom warehouse-style loft apartment at 5/424-426 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills SaveLog in or Subscribe 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. they wanted to put down roots in a suburb that embraced creatives With a background in DJing and luxury goods the couple decided Surry Hills more than met the brief as the new home for the Australian importers for The Rug Company a British brand renowned for its collaborations with fashion designers “We chose Surry Hills because it felt like a centre for a lot of leading interior designers and architects,” Adam says Browse Domain’s property and lifestyle magazines but we really felt like Surry Hills was a place that wasn’t particularly defined by wealth or by race.” It became more than just a business decision when the pair moved in above their Crown Street store which also plays host to their latest business venture “We absolutely fell in love with Surry Hills in terms of its leafy charm and fantastic restaurants,” Adam says Perhaps best known for its amazing array of eateries Surry Hills is a foodie’s dream destination “We’ve got an affinity with the hospitality scene and there’s such an amazing selection of restaurants here at every price point,” Adam says Battery Point: Old world charm meets new world cool in one of Australia’s oldest suburbs Annandale: This time capsule suburb is just 20 mins to Sydney’s CBD but feels a world away Byron Bay: Where fibro shacks and multimillion-dollar homes sit side-by-side Local resident and real estate agent Ted Pye lives around the corner from the new Surry Hills Village, where Olympus Dining Island Radio and the rooftop Mexican venue Lottie are among the newcomers “That whole precinct there has really changed the feel of that Redfern border and put that end of Surry Hills well and truly on the map,” he says Designed by SJB and opened last year, the Toga development comprises new apartments, 7000 square metres of retail and dining spaces along Wunderlich Lane, 3500 square metres of office space, and the 102-room Eve Hotel. With Ted Pye of Belle Property Surry Hills At 8am, you’ll often catch me ordering a flat white at Wilson Cafe in Richards Lane. It’s just such a good spot; it feels like you’re in a little pop-up store with outdoor seating, and their profits go to charity. Prince Alfred Park is very much a hidden gem – I’d never been there until I lived across the road. It’s probably the best outdoor pool in the whole city, there are tennis courts and basketball courts, and it’s actually really well-used. I’ve never seen a market where there are so many people who are looking to buy and sell at the same time. Typically, people would hold onto their existing property as an investment, but right now, people need to offload to afford to buy. 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 This place opened recently and has the whole city talking Where to Find Australia’s Best Inner-City Bakeries By Katya Wachtel By Katya Wachtel By Matheus The definitive guide to Sydney’s most essential food and drink experiences – updated every week Surry Hills may be awash with great wine bars Chef-owner Josh Raine and his partner and co-owner Keliann Zellman have created a warm and compact spot Raine was formerly the executive chef at the legendary Tetsuya’s and that experience is on deft display at 40 Rain Don’t be fooled by the simple-sounding dishes The fish fingers here are made from a coral trout mousse accompanied by a mayonnaise made with trout skin and bones As for those straightforward chicken croquettes They’re filled with a rendered chicken skin bechamel done in a way that doesn’t pat itself on the back but there’s always a pasta or a risotto on offer Past editions have included a casarecce with cacio e pepe foam and a prawn bisque risotto Sommelier Lauren Baker has written a balanced and approachable list filled with classic Old World styles and Aussie drops It translates to a spot that’s begging for a post-work stop-in But don’t be surprised if you end up hanging around for hours This place was added to the Hot List recently and has the whole city talking Website: 40res.com.au We do not seek or accept payment from the cafes, restaurants, bars and shops listed in the Directory – inclusion is at our discretion. Venue profiles are written by independent freelancers paid by Broadsheet. 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” Cafe Tanja is Moroccan and Algerian cafe on Crown Street in Surry Hills. Their signature dish is a lamb tagine served with their fresh house made matlouh bread but the menu is full of deliciousness from delicate and crisp Brik pastry to couscous topped with vegetables, tchouktchouka with eggs and sandwiches on house made bread. Take a look at what else is on the menu and what is a must order! Tanja is the Arabic name for Tangier, the city in Morocco that holds a special place in Sanah Djebli's heart. Sanah and her husband Nadim El-Zein run Cafe Tanja along with her mother Mama Linda. "But everyone calls me Tanya, I may as well change my name to that!" laughs Sanah. Valentina, Peter, Mr NQN and I take a seat at a table outside and Sanah brings Moroccan mint tea or Hatay from the silver pot. She pours it at a great height-the higher the pour, the greater the skill of the pourer but this also helps to aerate the sweet tea. The tea is made from gunpowder green tea with fresh mint and sugar. The menu is all about Moroccan flavours with everything from a Moroccan breakfast that includes orange juice and mint tea for $28 to sandwiches made with their home made msemen bread filled with chicken, lamb or vegetables. We take Sanah's recommendations and share some dishes. The Tunisian tchouktchouka is rich and comes out furiously bubbling away on a ceramic dish with two runny centered eggs in the centre. The fluffy matlouh bread is especially good paired with this, its spongy texture best dunked in the rich sauce bursting with flavour. Sanah explains that the prawn tajine is a traditional recipe that is also called “pil pil”. The prawn tagine is full of large, succulent prawns that are perfectly cooked. The sauce for this is more a tomato based one with a nice level of spice to this and this is a more savoury tagine as the lamb one has prunes in it. You can get couscous topped with vegetables which is vegan or you can also have it topped with chicken and lamb. We go with the vegan version which has large pieces of carrot, zucchini and pumpkin on top as well as a small bowl of delicious vegetable soup to go with the couscous. A special mention to the harissa that is divine. Also worth trying are the fefla or roasted and slow cooked capsicum and tomatoes and the Chermoula carrots. Brick pastry is a special paper thin pastry that requires a lot of skill to make. They use brik pastry from Morocco to get that incredibly crispy crunch to it. We order the tuna, potato and egg brick which is the traditional filing but there's also a version with cheese, potato and egg. I could happily eat an entire one of these feather light and crisp pastries to myself. I admire the decor so Sanah shows me upstairs and to the newly opened balcony beautifully decorated with rugs and cushions. We decide to have our dessert up here. A couple of things are sold out (the Arab snail pastry and pistachio ice cream sandwich sadly) but there is the Arab Blondie, a large slice of light almond cake that is spongey and fresh with the flavour of orange blossom and a hint of white chocolate. So tell me Dear Reader, have you tried much Moroccan or Algerian food? Do you have a favourite Moroccan or Algerian dish? 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area on top of the tower.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amendment to the plan won unanimous support from the City of Sydney Transport Surry Hills.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plan was approved in May of last year.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe proposal is due to go before the Central Sydney Planning Committee for determination on February 13.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe upgraded plans received unanimous support during the City of Sydney Transport Heritage and Planning Committee meeting on February 10.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCanva build lead Tom McNamara told that meeting the additional space would be used for building services sustainability objectives and a larger meeting space.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s been a surprisingly helpful and fruitful experience,” McNamara said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I really appreciate the collaborative nature in which we’ve engaged with council.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We’ve been a long-term employer and resident in Surry Hills since about 2011 thank you,” Worling said.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“You have well and truly outgrown your area up the road.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe company was leasing 110 Kippax Street from Stasia Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s 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home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook the Central Sydney Planning Committee approved Canva’s proposal to add 1.5 storeys to the plans to adaptively reuse a 10-storey tower in Surry Hills’ Kippax Street sustainability objectives and a larger meeting area on top of the tower Heritage and Planning Committee at its meeting earlier in the week (February 10) Multibillion-dollar Australian tech company Canva has won support for its plans at Surry Hills after its “fruitful experience” with the City of Sydney this week The tech giant wants to add 1.5 storeys to its plans for the adaptive reuse of its Sydney base The proposal is due to go before the Central Sydney Planning Committee for determination on February 13 The upgraded plans received unanimous support during the City of Sydney Transport Heritage and Planning Committee meeting on February 10 Canva build lead Tom McNamara told that meeting the additional space would be used for building services sustainability objectives and a larger meeting space “It’s been a surprisingly helpful and fruitful experience,” McNamara said “I really appreciate the collaborative nature in which we’ve engaged with council “We’ve been a long-term employer and resident in Surry Hills since about 2011 We purchased this building at the end of 2022 with the intent of making our new headquarters “We employ about 2500 people in Sydney and see this as our long-term commitment to Surry Hills.”  Canva is believed to have paid around $120 million for the vacant office tower built in the 1960s for the adaptive reuse project City of Sydney councillor Adam Worling told he meeting he was thrilled the development was going ahead as the “building absolutely needed some love” “It’s fantastic as this area evolves into a technology hub that you [Canva] are staying in the area “You have well and truly outgrown your area up the road.” The company was leasing 110 Kippax Street from Stasia, which had planned a residential development for the site but switched to commercial for Canva in 2019 The tech company has kept design elements from the old building with a rooftop space on its new headquarters “Residents were worried about all the parties you were going to host on the rooftop but there were no complaints,” Worling said The scheme proposed for the 1037sq m site has been designed by Cox Architecture The Urban Developer Property and Economic Outlook | For property development professionals in the Greater Sydney region. Click here IT SEEMS THE PAGE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR HAS GONE ASTRAY GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE. Billionaire former casino mogul James Packer has backed developer Time & Place’s $110 million acquisition of a historical warehouse site in Sydney’s Surry Hills that it plans to transform into half a billion dollars’ worth of luxury apartments Marlborough House, the former David Jones warehouse at 47-97 Marlborough Street, was acquired by Time & Place in partnership with investment firm NPACT, founded and led by former Crown Resorts executive director Todd Nisbet Onigiri is the latest thing to take off in Sydney and at Mogu Mogu in Surry Hills they offer a range of pre-made onigiri as well as some special onigiris made to order. So what is a must order here and what else do you need to know before you visit? Sydney on a Saturday morning is always a but of a battle to get a table at a "hot" place. It was 11am and we had already stopped by another place and were told that they were at capacity only to drive to Mogu Mogu and be greeted by a long line. But thankfully that line is moving. Mogu Mogu has been open since June 2024 and is owned by married couple Janny Sy and Alen Ng who moved from Hong Kong to Sydney four years ago. Mogu Mogu means "chewing or munching on" in Japanese. As we edge closer to the front of the queue we peer into the shop and it's tiny and pumping. It seats around 10 people inside, maybe 4 on the bench outside and the display of premade onigiri is looking depleted but ebbs and flows as staff furiously create these in-demand onigiri rice balls. Then the special onigiris arrive and I dive right into the grilled unagi or eel onigiri. This also happens to be my favourite onigir of the day. The eel is soft and luscious in texture and I like that the rest of the Hokkaido rice is also lightly torched. My only criticism is that I'd love a bit more eel on this as it disappeared long before I was halfway done with the rice. Another favourite is aburi salmon with a lightly torched salmon. Aburi salmon nigiri is such a must order but I would have loved a bit more of the rice to be lightly torched too. Out of the salmon and roe and the aburi salmon onigiri it's hard to choose. You do get a bit more texturally with the pops of roe which is quite generous with this onigiri. The only onigiri that neither of us went for was the Sukiyaki M9 wagyu. I had read that it was other people's favourite but we only managed one bite of this. There wasn't a lot of sukiyaki flavour to it, just quite a raw wagyu flavour. Perhaps some more tare sauce would be nice to enhance it. We notice two girls eyeing our spot so we get up to leave. By 1pm the lines have increased exponentially but they still farewell each customer as they leave. So tell me Dear Reader, do you like onigiri? 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Place has bought 47-97 Marlborough Street the original David Jones department store warehouse and factory building.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe developer partnered with NPAC an investment firm founded by chief executive Todd Nisbet—a former Crown Resorts executive until he resigned amid bullying accusations two years ago according to media reports at the time.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSitting on land of the Gadigal people the 3413sq m site was put up for sale in May this year and was expected to sell for more than $100 million.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTime \u0026amp; Place plans to adaptively reuse the Marlborough House building which was built in two stages between 1914 and 1934 But by employing an adaptive reuse strategy we can be creative with the approach to the build and unlock significant value while keeping the bones of a building in place.”\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe developer is proposing 150 apartments for the site Marlborough House was subsequently adapted for commercial use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the JLL listing for the site the asset is 97 per cent leased and is in “Australia’s best performing office market” Surry Hills had a 6.8 per cent vacancy rate as of the first quarter of 2024 compared to 14.2 per cent for the Sydney CBD as a whole.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe project’s gross realisation value is still being estimated but early forecasts place it at around $500 million.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemolition work was slated to beging in 2027 and completion was likely in 2029 pending approvals Time \u0026amp; Place said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The acquisition of Marlborough House firmly aligns with our expansion strategy which is to have prominent landholdings and projects across industrial commercial and residential in both Sydney and Melbourne,” Price said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurry Hills is experiencing a “coming of age” who said the latest project would contribute to its evolution.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe planning pathways in Sydney had improved dramatically in recent years and supporting Orchard Piper at Toorak.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTime \u0026amp; Place With backing from billionaire businessman James Packer Time & Place has bought 47-97 Marlborough Street the original David Jones department store warehouse and factory building the 3413sq m site was put up for sale in May this year and was expected to sell for more than $100 million Time & Place plans to adaptively reuse the Marlborough House building under plans submitted via the NSW Government’s State Significant Development pathway Time & Place founder Tim Price said the team was up for the challenge of reminagining the heritage project “There is something so tactile about taking a building that already has so much history and repurposing it for the next 100 years,” he told The Urban Developer we can be creative with the approach to the build and unlock significant value while keeping the bones of a building in place.”  The developer is proposing 150 apartments for the site compared to 14.2 per cent for the Sydney CBD as a whole The project’s gross realisation value is still being estimated but early forecasts place it at around $500 million Demolition work was slated to beging in 2027 and completion was likely in 2029 pending approvals “The acquisition of Marlborough House firmly aligns with our expansion strategy which is to have prominent landholdings and projects across industrial commercial and residential in both Sydney and Melbourne,” Price said Surry Hills is experiencing a “coming of age” who said the latest project would contribute to its evolution The planning pathways in Sydney had improved dramatically in recent years and “we are keenly assessing more opportunities within key suburbs of Sydney to deliver much needed supply” Other property plays to backed by Packer of late include a residential revamp of a former nursing home in Melbourne’s east GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE In a city where real estate is as much about lifestyle as it is about location, few offerings stand out quite like the final release at TOGA's Surry Hills Village The builder-developer, who completely transformed the former Surry Hills Shopping Village into the most thriving mixed-use residential and hospitality precinct in Sydney the final three terraces in the landmark development SJB Director Adam Haddow has reimagined the traditional Sydney terrace paying homage to the classic inner-city form while infusing contemporary finishes and functionality including a master suite with walk-through wardrobe and ensuite are located on the entry level of the terrace There are two sets of stairs to access the second level either internal or external through the landscaped ground floor courtyard the statement kitchen is the focal point of the terraces finished in lustrous Pietra Verde and sintered stone Designed for entertaining as much as cooking the kitchen features top-of-the-line Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances and a sculptural kitchen island that acts as a dividing point between the kitchen and the adjoining living and dining space Each living room features a fireplace and a discreetly located cocktail bar with Sub-Zero wine fridge tucked away behind leather-bound pocket doors The kitchen opens to an adjoining terrace with a built-in Wolf barbecue and an adjoining alfresco terrace oriented to the west to catch the evening sun Each terrace also comes with private parking and additional storage says the Marriott Street Terraces offer a rare opportunity to own a home that seamlessly blends luxury design with an exceptional location from spacious living areas to sophisticated finishes this is an exclusive chance to secure a prestigious residence.” The Marriott Street Terraces are the final piece in the puzzle of Surry Hills Village a vision that began in 2016 when TOGA secured the aging shopping mall All of the venues are now open in Wunderlich Lane, the most talked-about hospitality precinct in inner Sydney The Marriott Terraces are less than 100m to 25 speciality bars from Harris Farm and Vintage Cellars to Olympus Dining and Bar Julius Further than what’s offer on Wunderlich Lane, Marriott Street Terraces are tucked away off Cleveland Street, the dividing road between Redfern and Surry Hills. Across Cleveland Street is the southern end of Crown Street, considered one of Sydney’s best streets for nightlife Marriott Street Terraces represent the last chance to buy into what is fast becoming a Surry Hills landmark.​ 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 In the site that once housed kitchen supplier Chef’s Warehouse, the owners of Surry Hills’ hugely popular Bar Copains – Sal Sasi, husband Nathan Sasi and Morgan McGlone – created Bessie’s and Alma’s The first is a share-style Mediterranean restaurant; the latter is a cocktail bar – both cosy in the same space obnoxious glass delivers a Pina-Colada-strawberry-Daquiri mix Here it’s easy to make a meal out of the restaurant’s snack menu You might go for a grilled Wagyu skewer served with mustard and pickles or a garlicky flatbread showered in chopped herbs with a whiff of dippable cod’s roe a chilled after-dinner mint arrives with your bill and you can retrieve your phones from the hidden drawers built into the tables Website: bessiesrestaurant.com We do not seek or accept payment from the cafes bars and shops listed in the Directory – inclusion is at our discretion Venue profiles are written by independent freelancers paid by Broadsheet 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 Arguably better known for its restaurants and tidy selection of fine publicans bar-hoppers often think of Surry Hills as an interstitial suburb And while it’s certainly true that it lacks the frenetic energy of Newtown or the concentration of award-winning venues of the Sydney CBD there are still many worthy watering holes here — all within easy reach of those living/working in the inner east Behold: our latest neighbourhood dining guide — dedicated to the best of Surry Hills bars or the sort of place where you can easily order a full dinner RELATED: The 16 Best New Restaurants In Sydneygoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-ArticlesPOS3'); }); it might have felt more apt to write the White Horse into a shortlist of our favourite pubs in Surry Hills And while the establishment’s former rogues gallery (e.g local residents and Crown Street party kids) will probably chafe at the notion the White Horse is now certifiably not somewhere you’d venture in search of schnitzel and an $8 beer jug Following a change of ownership and an extensive reno (said to be in the ballpark of $6 million) Surry Hills’ favourite Stallion-themed eatery is back: with a menu of fine Antipodes-inspired share plates — best enjoyed in a dedicated dining room on the ground floor that’s now open 7 days a week googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-ArticlesPOS4'); }); Surry Hills NSW 2010Chef(s): Jed Gerrard Jun HwangOpened: April 2024Price Guide: $$Opening Hours: Weds – Thursday (5:30 PM – late) Friday (3 PM – late); Saturday – Sunday (12 PM – 10 PM)Bookings: Recommended A longstanding favourite of multiple staffers in our office Lokal is the sort of inconspicuous yet whip-smart wine bar that’s only possible when you have seasoned hospitality operators like Patrick Frawley and Nelson Cramp onboard The former, in particular, has survived a bevvy of the most competitive luxury hospitality theatres around the globe: having overseen beverage programming at places like Restaurant Story London and The Landmark Mandarin Oriental googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-ArticlesPOS5'); }); Frawley and his co-owner Cramp (also in charge of Lokal’s formidably compact kitchen) have chosen a life of simple pleasures: embodied in small plates of epic plonk-worthy fried chicken or charred ruby tuna garnished with a salad of vermouth-macerated kiwi Even accounting for the competition from restaurants Frawley’s wine & cocktail menu is quite possibly the best in the suburb: full of ‘by the glass’ options from sans bullshit producers there aren’t too many somms in Surry Hills offering blends of Italian grapes from winemakers in Gippsland — certainly not with the same vim/calibre of knowledge as Frawley Surry Hills NSW 2010Chef(s): Nelson CrampOpened: September 2022Price Guide: $$Opening Hours: Tuesday – Friday (5 PM – 10 PM) Saturday (12:30 PM – 10 PM)Bookings: Recommended Joined at the hip to the iconic independent cinema of the same name Golden Age’s Bar & Kitchen is a hodgepodge of appropriately cinematic influences Even if you’re not gearing up for your fifth re-watch of Days Of Being Wild next door patrons are encouraged to come through for cocktails and a selection of vaguely European dishes seven days a week Food options have benefited from a bit of insight from neighbouring Poly with plates like the squid ink spaghettini and pan-seared salmon providing lots of nostalgic comfort Meanwhile, drink-addled cinephiles have a lot to get excited about. Apart from the usual selection of craft beer and natty wine labels, the cocktail menu is awash in enjoyable, winking references. There are no less than five ways to order a Martini (yes, one of them is a ‘Vesper’) and the signature drinks list — full of concoctions like ‘The Big Lebowski — is as fun to read as it is to order Surry Hills NSW 2010Chef(s): Opened: September 2013Price Guide: $$$Opening Hours: Monday – Friday (5 PM – late) Saturday – Sunday (12 PM – late)Bookings: Not required Having more or less recovered from its smallish fire incident at the end of 2022 it’s been pretty much business as usual at Poly for the ensuing year Yet another restaurant camouflaged in the guise of a noninterventionist wine bar you’ll probably see Poly on a grip of multiple lists we’ve published Simply put: it’s still one of Sydney’s greatest destinations for eating & drinking several years down the track Constantly in pursuit of primeval pleasure Mat Lindsay and his team are liable to serve you some of the country’s best produce grilled on an open flame; all washed down with a bottle of Loire Valley Chenin Blanc or whatever magical South Australian juice happens to tickle their fancy right around at the time of your visit (hint: this year we hear good things about the Grenache collab with Jauma Wines) A wonderful place to duck into regularly or wow people visiting Sydney for the very first time the restaurant is also doing one of the better value set menus in the city right now Surry Hills NSW 2010Chef(s): Mat LindsayOpened: August 2018Price Guide: $$$$Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday (5 PM – late)Bookings: Recommended An institution for our Canuck and Yankee friends (or just those with an itch for ‘Murcan culture) Surly’s has been serving beers and southern barbeque to Sydneysiders The venue’s down-to-earth ambience and lived-in woody interior make this a great spot if you’re celebrating any of the traditional American festivities (Super Bowl, anybody?) tackling Surly’s en masse tends to offer the best enjoyment A common plan of attack would be to order the ‘Ultimate’ BBQ platter: between the signature brisket there’s enough animal here to feed four very hungry diners Wash it all down with a round of the house’s famous $10 picklebacks Surry Hills NSW 2010Chef(s): Brendhan BennisonOpened: May 2015Price Guide: $$Opening Hours: Monday – Tuesday (5 PM – 10 PM) Friday – Sunday (12 PM – late)Bookings: Not required a brief (if important) point of clarification: though drinkers often refer to the bookable space at Four Pillars’ eponymous Surry Hills laboratory as the bar the spot you should really be gunning for is Eileen’s This upstairs post-industrial space – full of upholstered corners and moody lighting – is anchored around a long juniper-blue wet bar Eileen’s is much more than a thinly veiled point of sale for all things Four Pillars there’s a very substantial snack menu that goes down a treat with the venue’s predictably vast assortment of gin-themed long drinks (think G&Ts and highballs) In a testament to the Four Pillars crew’s desire for this F&B offshoot to stand on its own feet the best drinks here so often come from the ‘Lab Signatures’ part of the menu Here the brand’s many already excellent juniper spirits are subjected to various alchemical processes: always with delicious results The ‘Tanlines’ strikes us as a modern thoroughly Aussie riff on the classic Piña Colada if you prefer something on the richer end of the spectrum sample the ‘Banana Bender’ – Four Pillars’ classic Rare Dry Gin stacked with flavours of Oloroso and koji caramel Surry Hills NSW 2010Chef(s): Opened: June 2020Price Guide: $$$Opening Hours: Wednesday – Friday (5 PM – late) Saturday – Sunday (3 PM – late)Bookings: Not required An iconic eating and drinking establishment in Surry Hills that has been going strong since the late 2010s Tokyo Bird is one of Sydney’s OG yakitori purveyors: specialising in various delectable cuts of chicken Unsurprisingly, the yaki-centric food menu makes brilliant fodder for Tokyo Bird’s drinks programme: which leans heavily on whisky from Suntory, Nikka, and Mars – three of the most iconic names in Japanese whisky There’s also a highly customisable highball menu giving diners the bandwidth to go beyond the typical ‘whisky + soda’ format and ordering the version that mixes Nikka Days with Calpico soda Surry Hills NSW 2010Chef(s): Opened: January 2015Price Guide: $$Opening Hours: Monday – Wednesday (4 PM – 11 PM) Friday – Saturday (4 PM – 12 AM)Bookings: Not required Bar Conte means different things to different patrons The venue serves up espresso and traditional pasticceria goods from 7:30 AM onwards But hungrier diners can order a range of pasta courses and seared proteins until the wee hours of the evening In the context of our ‘best Surry Hills bars’ shortlist, however, you most definitely want to prioritise ordering a Negroni here – in all of this classic aperitif’s Campari-red Bar Conte’s drinks menu attaches historical dates to each of the most acclaimed Negroni variations you can order (bartenders have been riffing on the recipe as late as 1982) and you’re unlikely to stop at just one – considering that there are more than 20 options to order Surry Hills NSW 2010Chef(s): Steven De VecchiOpened: September 2022Price Guide: $$$Opening Hours: Monday – Wednesday (5 PM – 10 PM) Friday – Saturday (7:30 AM – 12 AM)Bookings: Not required The proximity of Surry Hills to Potts Point and Darlinghurst means that the suburb has benefited immensely from the latter’s high density of wine bars But what do you do when the mood for Tequila Mezcal and other agave spirits in general strikes you A real tonic in the era of $35 cocktails and increasingly homogenous wine lists Tio’s has done much to elevate the desirability of the Margarita since it opened over a decade ago With a $12 special on the eponymous cocktail (available daily until sold out) Known for its raucous atmosphere, baggies of hot popcorn, and deceptively clever drinks list; this Cerveceria paved the way for Mucho Group’s other similarly beloved venues (e.g. Centro 86 and Bar Planet) Surry Hills NSW 2010Chef(s): Opened: September 2012Price Guide: $$Opening Hours: Tuesday – Thursday (5 PM – 12 AM) Saturday (5 PM – 12 AM)Bookings: Not required Within spitting distance of Pellegrino 2000, The Rover (from the same group that brought you Bistecca and The Gidley) is a two-storey neighbourhood bar, enclosing a variety of expertly curated eating and drinking experiences. At the end of 2022, the initial ground-floor concept was joined by a dedicated dining room upstairs. Here, the Liquid & Larder expertise for chophouse classics runs front and centre: whether it’s pork neck, pâté, a crudo of raw scallop, or the relentlessly Instagrammed Gidley burger (complete with double beef patties). The Rover’s classic, frippery-free ethos is similarly embodied in its drinks menu. There are no ionised hydrosols or Rotovap distillates in sight. Rather, the emphasis is on the smartest possible version of a thing discerning drinkers already know and love. The Estuary Martini and Rover Reviver are both excellent options at tee off; but we also recommend asking your bartender about the ‘seasonal’ section – full of delish, weather-matched recipes like the Revival Mode (AKA the official/unofficial drink of summer). Address: 75 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW 2010Chef(s): Pip PrattOpened: March 2022Price Guide: $$$Opening Hours: Monday – Friday (4 PM – 12 AM), Saturday (3 PM – 12 AM)Bookings: Recommended We understand why the inclusion of The Dolphin might prove to be a bit of a headscratcher. After all, the Crown Street stalwart is best known for its rooftop terrace and eclectic selection of woodfired pizza. Chances are though, if you’re considering this three-floor venue for 5 o’clock drinks, you’ll be steered in the direction of the ‘Side Bar’: a lengthy strip that bookends one side of the ground floor, it’s often used to showcase pop-ups or whatever new cocktails the Dolphin’s beverage team have been concocting. Between September and the end of 2023, the Side Bar played host to ‘Bar Red’ (Campari’s annual Negroni-fueled takeover). Expect similar initiatives from spirited marques like Cointreau. Sipped over a few slices of Peperoni Di Bufala, naturally. Address: 412 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010Chef(s): Opened: March 2022Price Guide: $$$Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday (12 PM – late), Sunday (12 PM – 10 PM) If you’ve enjoyed our round-up of the best bars in Surry Hills, consider checking out some of our other stories about eating & drinking below: Never miss a thing. Signup to the Boss Hunting Friday Newsletter 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) Surry Hills​​A proposal to increase the building height and floor space ratio to allow the development of a new commercial building.​ ClosedCouncil approved this planning proposal and amendment to the Sydney Development Control Plan 2012 at its February 2025 meeting Our proposed changes include increasing the maximum height to 44m and maximum floor space ratio to 10.2:1 This is an extra 14m in building height and 1,130 sqm of commercial floor space These changes will allow for 2 levels to be added to the existing 10-storey commercial building and support its adaptive reuse as high-end office space The proposal features upgrades to the street frontages including a new retail space on Sophia Street All on-site parking will be removed to encourage walking All feedback will be reported to Council and the Central Sydney Planning Committee If Council approves the proposal, it can amend the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012 on behalf of the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 2 December 2024 Online form You can give your feedback by email to [email protected] or post to: Please quote ‘Reference X101286 – 8-24 Kippax Street If you are Deaf, hard of hearing or have complex communication needs you can contact us through the National Relay Service You will need to provide our phone number 02 9265 9333 If you need an interpreter you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 If you would like Auslan or language interpreting during a workshop, meeting, or drop-in session, you can contact us to request this service. Email [email protected] or call 02 9265 9333 Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime Naming rights over the new restaurant and its separate bar Co-owner Nathan Sasi’s 95-year-old grandmother Alma “still loves a shandy” and the bar named in her honour will serve a White Bay Brewery lager with a customised motto: “The can nan loves to crack” “My family were Mormons and didn’t drink,” says co-owner Morgan McGlone It explains why the venue’s restaurant was more appropriate turf to honour his late grandmother Bessie’s grilled wagyu rib-cap skewer.Wolter PeetersAdvertisementBessie’s kitchen is similar to the slick open-style of Sydney restaurants such as Fred’s and Viand with a custom-built kit fulfilling the brief of cooking over fire McGlone and Sasi have also lured an open fire specialist where he has been on the tools at Michelin-starred Elkano Bessie’s sweeping Mediterranean menu has little in common with McGlone’s childhood encounters with bread fried in tallow and crockpots from his grandmother’s kitchen where they would dock the tails of lambs in spring We’d peel off the singed wool and eat this soft In an age of cooking thermometers and sous vide Davis says he loves the energy of “cooking with feel” Boneless fried chicken with peri peri sauce.Wolter PeetersSasi and McGlone point to the Murray cod inspired by Elkano’s famed turbot with pil pil sauce as the dish that best showcases Davis’ skill on the grill “Watching Remy spraying it with ‘nan’s holy water’ [Agua de Lourdes alkaline mineral water] so the fish keeps its skin and the way he juggles everything – it’s a great skill set.” Then there’s the house-made mortadella (served with devilled eggs and pickles) you can nurse at Alma’s with a Hemingway Daiquiri or riffs on classic New Orleans cocktails including the Ramos Gin Fizz and Vieux Carre “I’d also recommend the flatbread and the whipped cod roe dip to start,” says McGlone Wood-fired prawns with lardo and paprika oil.Wolter PeetersMeanwhile paprika oil and rosemary; grilled wagyu rib-cap skewers come with mustard and pickles; and King George whiting is teamed with a crab and tomato sauce “The line-caught whiting is coming direct from Port Lincoln,” says Sasi “We’re trying to shorten the supply lines.” The duo wanted to pay tribute to Chefs’ Warehouse tenure in the building, where it survived a fire and an explosion in a neighbouring building that blew out its windows the supply store’s giant whisk adornment has been reimagined as a door handle They’ve also left the classic bones of the building intact including a sign eagle-eyed diners may spot pointing to the old Chefs’ Warehouse showroom 111-115 Albion Street, Surry Hills; instagram.com/bessies.restaurant For 37 years, their Greek yeeros and hand-cut chips were legendary. Now they’re backWhy multiple generations are packing into this next-gen takeaway shop in Ramsgate. The best place for a Sydney bar crawl this summer is the Inner West Distillery TrailYour guide to the growing hub of Inner West craft distilleries. Plus, a sneak peek at the new Poor Toms bar and restaurant. Continental Deli crew unveil all-day vegetarian eatery (with two more venues to follow)You “won’t know you’ve had a vegetarian meal” at this cheerful newcomer in Sydney’s inner west. news and the hottest openings served to your inbox “You know when you have a dining experience and you walk away and you’re like, that is literally etched into my heart? It was one of those.” Sali Sasi is standing in the old Chef’s Warehouse space on Albion Street, talking about a meal on a research trip to London she took with her chef business partners: husband Nathan Sasi and friend Morgan McGlone. The trio, behind enduring Surry Hills favourite Bar Copains is opening two new venues this week: Bessie’s and Alma’s That magic London meal was at Mountain where a two-hour lunch rolled into a six-hour stay simply because of the Soho team’s dedication to hospitality these guys could do anything and Sydney would listen Wait times for Copains can reach an hour on a school night – but now there’s a nice new spot to wait The two new girls are only 130 metres up the road travel spots and more – curated by those who know The restaurant’s share-style Mediterranean menu is big you’ll watch the team work over fire and coals “We’re trying to have a little bit of every dish come from some component here,” Nathan tells Broadsheet “Whether it’s the flatbreads cooked on there or elements of the salads are a little bit smoked Woodfired cooking is a really important part of the food.” “Proper” cocktail bar Alma’s serves old party-ready classics obnoxious” glass delivers a Pina-Colada-strawberry-Daquiri mix A homely, garlicky flatbread showered in chopped herbs with a whiff of dippable cod’s roe? Perfect. Or a simple dish of buffalo curd and cucumber, and the ‘70s-esque trio of mortadella, devilled eggs and pickle spears. There are golden empanadas and flame-licked mushrooms – and fish gets the Morgan McGlone fried-chicken treatment (as founder of Belle’s) arrive with a squeeze of lemon and Green Goddess to dip cos they’re sashimi-grade ocean jacket,” McGlone says There’s a nod to Copains and its fish sanga too: soft slices of white sandwiching Moreton Bay bug instead Joining Nathan in the kitchen is head chef Remy Davis, who returns from San Sebastian’s Elkano The Sasis visited Elkano on their honeymoon honest cooking” – and the charcoaled turbot with pil pil its renowned for – so when they spied it on Davis’s CV chef-owner Aitor Arregui joined them at their table teaching them how to eat each part of the fish properly but the texture’s so unique at each component,” Nathan says “Just to have that experience is such a great thing.” The Bessie’s kitchen is reaching for the same using the fattier Murray cod for a local edge The lengthy menu – ripe with proteins and veggies – can be played any way you like and there’s a minimum $85 spend if you’ve made a booking And just stand at the bar with your glass.” Alma’s and Bessie’s are cosy in the same space though have little defining characteristics A chilled after-dinner mint arrives with your bill at Alma’s and there are hidden drawers in tables to lock your phones away Polished concrete floors make way for Bessie’s’ timber; staff wear different uniforms Those familiar with the lofty site will spy little saved details from the Chef’s Warehouse era; and blue tiles spelling out “BE PUNCTUAL” remain from the space’s Tafe days A large whisk-shaped door handle will be appreciated by those in the industry When Broadsheet visited ahead of this week’s soft launch there was a remarkable lack of stress in the air Bessie’s and Alma’s open at 111–115 Albion Street Just In: The Nilands’ Grand National Hotel Is Finally Here (and You Can Book a Stay Now) the Shaffa Team Invites You for “Middle Eastern Tapas” on Oxford Street Coming Soon: 14 Sydney Venues We’re Looking Forward to in 2025 Penthouses and Surry Hills/Redfern don't often go hand in hand starved of new apartment development in the last decade haven't witnessed true penthouse living like some of its neighbouring suburbs Builder developer TOGA recently drew back the curtain on Surry Hills Village, the redevelopment of the former 'Murder Mall' on the fringe of Redfern and Surry Hills They strategically kept one penthouse until completion The buyer has likely paid a price that would be toward the top of the record books in both Surry Hills and Redfern given the three-bedroom penthouse was being offered with expressions of interest above $7.5 million SJB Director Adam Haddow took inspiration from his own award-winning Redfern residence when designing the penthouses at Surry Hills Village "The open living and garden courtyards privacy without fences… all these features draw on my investigations in creating my own home," Haddow said The penthouse features a main terrace area marble island and integrated Sub-Zero Wolf appliances and a custom bar area concealed behind leather-bound joinery doors fitted with display shelving and a Sub-Zero wine fridge The recent completion of Surry Hills Village marks an eight-year journey for TOGA who bought the former shopping centre way back in 2016 Understanding the importance of the development given its prime position between two of Sydney's most popular suburbs Sydneysiders' go-to street for hospitality TOGA knew they had to create something that befitted its location As well as the 122 apartments, Surry Hills Village is also home to Wunderlich Lane designed as a lifestyle destination with 25 hospitality venues with several operators already having opened their doors Blooms The Chemist and Beyond Eyecare have now opened and they will soon be joined by Lumi Dining Group House Made Hospitality and Olympus Dining (by the Apollo Group) The precinct opens in stages until autumn next year TOGA is selling the final two and three-bedroom apartments in the building that is already proving to be a landmark for both residents and visitors The Agency has opened its flagship office in Sydney’s Surry Hills bringing together real estate agents from more than 50 areas in one location The Agency’s chief executive officer of real estate the move aims to enhance collaboration among agents and streamline operations If you check the box above before you log in you won’t have to log back into the website next time you return even if you close your browser and come back later “The move to Surry Hills is something that benefits our entire team,” Lahood said “Providing our property partners with the opportunity to work in a central location in the heart of Sydney enables them to easily collaborate.” He said the shared workspace would benefit the team and clients by fostering knowledge exchange and boosting energy “We are already seeing our clients benefit from such a large volume of sales agents working within the one space,” Lahood said located within a recently developed precinct offers state-of-the-art facilities and easy access to nearby amenities “We have access to coffee shops and restaurants on our doorstep and this enables the team to interact with clients and each other in a range of settings,” he said Lahood added that the dynamic setting has already received positive feedback from agents and clients we have had a strong start to 2025 and have high growth targets across Sydney Recently, The Agency strengthened its presence in Sydney’s inner west, acquiring sister firms Callagher Estate Agents and Kelly Property with the firm’s sales and property management teams under The Agency banner The network also expanded to Toowoomba, Queensland where it partnered with Snow Real Estate to enhance services and expand market research in regional areas has a $25m price guide in an expressions of interest campaign A Surry Hills warehouse that was once the home of the famous Ray Hughes Gallery has hit the market for the first time in more than 30 years with a $25m price guide Built in 1914 for furniture manufacturers Ung Hing & Co the three-storey building at 268-274 Devonshire St was then occupied by Edward Hill and Co Furniture before being bought by pioneering art dealer Ray Hughes for $1.31m in 1991 He reimagined the building into the Ray Hughes Gallery Ray Martin’s $8m home bonanza Pioneering art dealer Ray Hughes in front of a portrait of himself, which was an entry in the 1997 Archibald Prize. The building is now home to some of Australia’s most creative companies. Hughes died in 2017 and the gallery, which had closed in 2015, was converted into a unique and character-filled building housing some of Sydney’s most creative companies, including world leasing music producer BMG Rights Management, Studio Johnston Architects, Special Group advertising Agency, Arent and Pyke Interior Designers and Alfred design agency. Now owned by Ray’s son, Evan, who stood as the Labor candidate in the seat of Wentworth in 2016, it’s been put on the market via Shane Blackett from I.B Property. “Generational assets of this nature are rarely offered to the market in the tightly held city fringe,” Blackett said. The three-storey building was constructed in 1914 for furniture manufacturers Ung Hing & Co. “Whilst the building has been carefully maintained over the years, there is further scope for value add through refurbishment and subsequent rent reversion.” He expects the fully leased commercial freehold asset on a 778.6sqm island land holding will be popular with investors. It generates about $1.55m in gross income per annum over 2081sqm of building area and is strategically placed along side the light rail and close to Central Station. When Ray Hughes first bought the building, he and his family lived in the top floor, the floor below was storage and the gallery was on the ground floor. The building’s first commercial tenant was software juggernaut and tech firm Canva, in their startup days when they were operated out of a 158sqm tenancy within the building. Expressions of interest close on Thursday, March 2 at 4pm. realcommercial.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Ray Martin’s $8m home bonanza originally expected to be completed in 2023 faced difficult headwinds but is now making progress with an extra storey of office space added to sweeten the deal.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe now 10-storey plans were in the community feedback stage with the City of Sydney after it was issued a Gateway Determination.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis adds 2000sq m of commercial space creating 6339sq m in total for the proposal at 232-240 Elizabeth Street Surry Hills.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plans by Candalepas Associates include a new laneway that would connect Reservoir Street with Foster Lane across the 906sq m site which currently has two and three-storey buildings on it.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreviously concept plans for a mixed-use building were approved at the Land and Environment Court in 2017 for Patglen for a hotel this is supporting employment uses particularly in knowledge-intensive sectors such as health Darlinghurst and The Portherhouse at 233 Riley Street at Surry Hills.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of Stasia’s most recent completions was Foveaux HQ which was \u003ca href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/stasia-foveaux-street-surry-hills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/stasia-foveaux-street-surry-hills\"\u003eleased to software start-up Safety Culture\u003c/a\u003e to be “following in the footsteps of Atlassian and Canva”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigns for \u003ca href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/canva-surry-hills-headquarters-sydney-renovation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/canva-surry-hills-headquarters-sydney-renovation\"\u003eCanva’s new headquarters were unveiled\u003c/a\u003e earlier this year on nearby Kippax Street which reflect the “unique vibe” of the company.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile Atlassian has made minor modifications to the lower parts of its tower at Tech Central it has a white zigzagged facade.\",\"imageDesc\":\"Stasia Upgrades Surry Hills Office Plans at 232-240 Elizabeth Street faced difficult headwinds but is now making progress with an extra storey of office space added to sweeten the deal The now 10-storey plans were in the community feedback stage with the City of Sydney after it was issued a Gateway Determination The plans by Candalepas Associates include a new laneway that would connect Reservoir Street with Foster Lane across the 906sq m site which currently has two and three-storey buildings on it Records show Stasia Holdings Pty Ltd picked up the properties in 2020 and sought advice for a new proposal in 2022 and had already been discussed at council meetings This development would replace five separate terrace buildings that had been heavily modified over the years to accomodate a strip of shops “It shares common boundaries with a nine-storey residential building to the north and a six-storey commercial building to the east,” the council prepared planning report said “[In] an area identified as an existing employment cluster professional services and information media.” The Sydney-based developer had 20 properties around the Sydney CBD with plans in the works for 117 Flinders Street also at Surry Hills One of Stasia’s most recent completions was Foveaux HQ, which was leased to software start-up Safety Culture to be “following in the footsteps of Atlassian and Canva” Designs for Canva’s new headquarters were unveiled earlier this year on nearby Kippax Street which reflect the “unique vibe” of the company The strategic move brings together real estate agents serving more than 50 suburbs across Sydney creating a collaborative environment designed to enhance client service and agent productivity The Agency CEO of Real Estate Matt Lahood said the new location provides significant benefits for both the team and their clients “The move to Surry Hills is something that benefits our entire team,” Mr Lahood said.  “Providing our property partners with the opportunity to work in a central location in the heart of Sydney enables them to easily collaborate.” The new office features state-of-the-art facilities within a new development positioning the national brand strategically within one of Sydney’s most vibrant precincts “There is a lot of information swapping and a real energy within our office We are already seeing our clients benefit from such a large volume of sales agents working within the one space,” Mr Lahood said The location offers easy access to surrounding amenities enhancing the working environment for agents and the experience for visiting clients “We have access to coffee shops and restaurants on our doorstep and this enables the team to interact with clients and each other in a range of settings,” he said “The feedback has already been overwhelmingly positive with people enjoying coming into the office.” The new flagship office aligns with The Agency’s broader growth strategy as the company continues its expansion across New South Wales and Australia “As brand we have had a strong start to 2025 and have high growth targets across Sydney News Sitemap four) spots in the revamped Sofitel Wentworth the team’s venturing into Surry Hills via the new Wunderlich Lane precinct the “eating house and noodle bar” led by group exec chef Andrianto “Andy” Wirya (ex-Easy Tiger an bright pub-meets-cocktail-bar for “drinks and hoopla” “The construction gods don’t love us,” House Made director Justin Newton tells Broadsheet “The [Wunderlich Lane and Sofitel Wentworth] projects were meant to be about 12 months apart One got delayed by a bit and one got delayed by a lot and here we are.” So now it’s everything all at once the vibe is definitively more “party” than the rest of the group’s stable the menu spans a lot of Southeast Asia and there are moon-like orbs lighting up a dining room for 140 A DJ will also play inside a recording booth “There’s a feeling we’ve really pushed the boat out haven’t gone as safe as we’ve done previously,” Newton says and he specialises in Southeast Asian cuisine But most people think Thailand or Vietnam – he’s a bit more further south Wirya’s menu runs from grilled pork sticky with calamansi and soy to sate padang skewers using LP’s smoked ox tongue There’s babi guling with sambal matah (a spicy “Potato Head [in Bali] is probably my favourite venue in the entire world,” Newton says of the team’s inspiration “The quality of the food and beverage and the music – you can just feel something when you’re there ‘How can we bring that feeling?’ That tropical futurism.” Directly above Island Radio you’ll find “neighbourhood cocktail and wine tavern” Baptist Street Rec Club – where you’re promised “drinks and hoopla” till late The wine list heroes local drops and there’ll be live music on weekends and room for 120 Expect nods to the eccentricity of ’80s and ’90s Australiana ice-cold brews and the private party-ready Trophy Room Wunderlich Lane’s full offering spans boutique hotel The Eve wellness spaces and boutique retail stores and a line-up of dining rooms from some of Sydney’s faves Island Radio and Baptist Street Rec Club are expected to open on the corner of Baptist and Cleveland streets Police have described a fatal shooting in inner-city Sydney on Friday night as a “reckless” and “targeted” attack linked to the underworld One man died after shots were fired at a Surry Hills service station and a suspected getaway car was later found torched in Kensington The victim has been identified as Nadal Acherkouk who police say had known links to organised crime Superintendent Andrew Garner said police were dedicating significant resources to the search for those involved Nadal Acherkouk was gunned down.Credit: Nine “This was an outrageous incident that demonstrated a high level of reckless indifference to the public around that area,” he said outside Mascot police station on Saturday “Police are working very hard to identify and arrest those involved … we’re coming for you.” Garner said the victim was shot in the torso while in his car at a service station He got out of the vehicle and walked down Cleveland Street where he “succumbed to his injuries” at a pedestrian crossing at the corner of Baptist Street Emergency services were called to the location about 7.45pm after shots were reported The victim had dined with four or five friends at the Erciyes Turkish restaurant next to the BP station before the shooting Further CCTV footage captured at a nearby convenience store showed a group a Porsche believed to be connected to the shooting was found on fire on Kensington Road in Kensington Kensington Road resident Craig Finn said he went to his apartment’s balcony after hearing voices coming from the garage about 8pm “It all just went up in flames and then a car drove off,” he said adding that he called emergency services and residents were quickly evacuated but luckily it didn’t … the wind was going in the other direction and the fire didn’t get into the building.” Detectives could be seen interviewing residents on Saturday morning as forensic officers assessed the scene in the garage heard several gunshots while walking their dog Another witness said they saw a man on the ground after hearing what they believed was a police helicopter Police are investigating possible links between the shooting and the car fire One line of inquiry involved potential gangland connections A crime scene was established on the corner of Baptist and Cleveland streets where several police officers remained late on Friday night Homicide squad detectives are investigating the shooting Cleveland Street was closed between South Dowling and Elizabeth streets Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter. Police have described a fatal shooting in inner-city Sydney on Friday night as a \\u201Creckless\\u201D and \\u201Ctargeted\\u201D attack linked to the underworld. One man died after shots were fired at a Surry Hills service station and a suspected getaway car was later found torched in Kensington. The victim has been identified as Nadal Acherkouk, who police say had known links to organised crime. Superintendent Andrew Garner said police were dedicating significant resources to the search for those involved. \\u201CThis was an outrageous incident that demonstrated a high level of reckless indifference to the public around that area,\\u201D he said outside Mascot police station on Saturday. \\u201CPolice are working very hard to identify and arrest those involved \\u2026 we\\u2019re coming for you.\\u201D Garner said the victim was shot in the torso while in his car at a service station. He got out of the vehicle and walked down Cleveland Street where he \\u201Csuccumbed to his injuries\\u201D at a pedestrian crossing at the corner of Baptist Street. Emergency services were called to the location about 7.45pm after shots were reported. The victim had dined with four or five friends at the Erciyes Turkish restaurant next to the BP station before the shooting, restaurant staff confirmed. Police have taken the restaurant\\u2019s CCTV. Further CCTV footage captured at a nearby convenience store showed a group, including children, taking cover. Less than an hour later, a Porsche believed to be connected to the shooting was found on fire on Kensington Road in Kensington. Kensington Road resident Craig Finn said he went to his apartment\\u2019s balcony after hearing voices coming from the garage about 8pm. \\u201CIt all just went up in flames and then a car drove off,\\u201D he said, adding that he called emergency services and residents were quickly evacuated. \\u201CIt sounded like it was going to blow, but luckily it didn\\u2019t \\u2026 the wind was going in the other direction and the fire didn\\u2019t get into the building.\\u201D Detectives could be seen interviewing residents on Saturday morning, as forensic officers assessed the scene in the garage. A witness on Cleveland Street, who asked not to be identified, heard several gunshots while walking their dog. \\u201CIt was like bam, bam, bam, two or three gunshots,\\u201D the witness said. Another witness said they saw a man on the ground after hearing what they believed was a police helicopter. Police are investigating possible links between the shooting and the car fire. One line of inquiry involved potential gangland connections. A crime scene was established on the corner of Baptist and Cleveland streets, where several police officers remained late on Friday night. Homicide squad detectives are investigating the shooting. A report will be prepared for the coroner. Cleveland Street was closed between South Dowling and Elizabeth streets, but has since reopened. Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. . 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Anchored by the restored façade of the former Bank of NSW, Surry Hills Village celebrates the past while embracing the future. Green spaces and market-style laneways flow throughout the development, creating a vibrant atmosphere that extends from boutique retail stores to lively dining venues. With Coles Supermarket and Vintage Cellars on-site, essentials are just moments away, bringing convenience to residents’ everyday lives. Designed by Award-Winning Architects and Visionaries A collaboration between some of Australia’s most acclaimed design firms—SJB Architects, BKH Interiors, Aspect Studios, Architect Prineas, and TOGA Group—ensures that each element of Surry Hills Village is crafted with precision. From the boutique hotel and workspace offerings to the 1, 2, and 3-bedroom residences, every detail reflects a commitment to quality and timeless appeal. 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The precinct offers a vibrant mix of providores, restaurants, and boutique stores, alongside carefully curated public spaces that encourage exploration and social connection. With the cultural pulse of Surry Hills surrounding the development, this is an opportunity to experience an unrivalled urban lifestyle in one of Sydney’s most eclectic neighbourhoods. 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! We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The moment Nadal Acherkouk was gunned down on a petrol station forecourt in Surry Hills has been captured on CCTV footage showing two men dressed from head to toe in makeshift black outfits, firing pistols and chasing their critically wounded victim around petrol bowsers. Cleveland Street was buzzing with Friday night diners when the two masked men were seen running towards a blue car containing Acherkouk, which was parked at the BP service station, just before 7.45pm. One of the men, wearing a black poncho and gloves, raises his pistol and fires three rapid shots at point-blank range into the car through the driver’s side window, footage shows. The other gunman is partially obscured but also had a pistol raised and aimed at the car. Acherkouk, though apparently struck by at least one bullet in the torso, is seen scrambling from the driver’s seat to the front passenger seat of the vehicle and then sprinting away from the car. The footage shows Acherkouk running south to an area of the petrol station forecourt, where a two-metre-high fence blocks escape from the rear of the petrol station. He then appears to double back across the station forecourt towards Cleveland Street as the two gunmen weave around the petrol bowsers, pistols raised. One of the men is seen shortly afterward sprinting back towards another vehicle parked on the eastern side of the petrol station forecourt. Members of the public were caught up in the brazen shooting, with one man in the petrol station telling Nine News: “I was very fearful, and I ducked immediately and ran and hid behind the ice-cream freezer.” Acherkouk is seen in separate footage a short time later in the middle of Cleveland Street, at the intersection with Crown and Baptist streets, collapsing as members of the public come to his aid. A man in a wheelchair reaches out to Acherkouk as he sinks to his knees, and another man rips off his own shirt, apparently to help stem the bleeding. A CCTV still from the scene of the fatal shooting in Surry Hills on Friday night.Credit: CCTV The victim had dined with four or five friends at the Erciyes Turkish restaurant next to the BP station before the shooting, restaurant staff confirmed. Police have taken the restaurant’s CCTV footage. Police have labelled the fatal shooting a “reckless” and “targeted” attack linked to the underworld. “This was an outrageous incident that demonstrated a high level of reckless indifference to the public around that area,” Garner said outside Mascot police station on Saturday. A suspected getaway car was later found set on fire next to a block of flats in Kensington Road, Kensington. Kensington Road resident Craig Finn said he went to his apartment’s balcony after hearing voices coming from the garage about 8pm. “It all just went up in flames and then a car drove off,” he said, adding that he called emergency services and residents were quickly evacuated. The scene of the shooting in Surry Hills on Friday night.Credit: Penry Buckley “It sounded like it was going to blow, but luckily it didn’t … the wind was going in the other direction and the fire didn’t get into the building.” Police urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. One of the men, wearing a black poncho and gloves, raises his pistol and fires three rapid shots at point-blank range into the car through the driver\\u2019s side window, footage shows. The other gunman is partially obscured but also had a pistol raised and aimed at the car. Acherkouk, though apparently struck by at least one bullet in the torso, is seen scrambling from the driver\\u2019s seat to the front passenger seat of the vehicle and then sprinting away from the car. Members of the public were caught up in the brazen shooting, with one man in the petrol station telling Nine News: \\u201CI was very fearful, and I ducked immediately and ran and hid behind the ice-cream freezer.\\u201D The victim had dined with four or five friends at the Erciyes Turkish restaurant next to the BP station before the shooting, restaurant staff confirmed. Police have taken the restaurant\\u2019s CCTV footage. Police have labelled the fatal shooting a \\u201Creckless\\u201D and \\u201Ctargeted\\u201D attack linked to the underworld. \\u201CThis was an outrageous incident that demonstrated a high level of reckless indifference to the public around that area,\\u201D Garner said outside Mascot police station on Saturday. The Shakespeare Hotel near Central Station in Surry Hills has changed hands for the first time in almost half a century after being snapped up by local publican Laurence Collins and his family well-placed industry sources said “the Shakey” Read MorePubsHotelsCommercial real estateLatest In CommercialFetching latest articles Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news ✍️ 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 They are honouring their grandmother in another way “Ama” (pronounced ah–maa) Ama’s beef noodle soup arrives in a pretty blue-and-white floral bowl with three types of beef There are three thick slices of 16-hour braised salt-aged silver side subtle beef balls (though I find it helps not to think about them too long) But my favourite thing is the dark broth – it has great depth thanks to stock made from the beef bones and caramelised palm sugar it's fragrant with earthy Chinese five spice my grandmother used to make me spag bol and pavlova And while this beef noodle soup has a little more spice it still tastes like a dish I can recognise – a bowl of comfort and love There are other things on the menu that you should order like the house-made pork and prawn dumplings encased in slippery wonton sheets and they’re topped with a ginger and soybean dressing and a chilli sauce which comes with a funky umami kick from dried shrimp You could also try the traditional salapao – Ama’s buns – which are stuffed with pork or veg and salted egg yolk A post shared by avriltreasure (@avriltreasure) Slow-cooked congee comes topped with minced pork and there’s a delicious-looking braised chicken Maryland too I would order the flan made with caramelised molasses and fresh espresso you can opt for a traditional Thai milk tea the handsome sibling to the plastic ones usually dotted around at Thailand’s street stalls and there are family knick-knacks placed on shelves above there’s a giant painting by artist Sharna Lea mothers and grandmothers sitting around a table eating – a universal experience My friend goes for the braised pork belly served with rice and pickled Chinese greens with a zippy sweet-and-hot dipping sauce on the side She graciously allows me a few mouthfuls – the meat is tender and imbued with flavour – and then I blink I’ll be back for that – and Ama's cracking beef noodle soup Today, it’s home to Andrew Goy and Patrick Teng, a place where history and modern design dance in harmonious defiance. Goy fondly recalls the moment he stumbled upon it. “I moved to Sydney in 1979 and spent years bouncing between houses, constantly renovating, always trying to make something fit,” Goy recalls. “The search for a space with real volume eventually led to this listed warehouse, then owned by the South Sydney Graphic Arts Club.” Over four transformative years, Goy, together with his designer-architect and builder, embarked on an ambitious architectural rebirth. What began as a “two-storey box” was reimagined through the concept of a “building within a building”, a design that invited natural light. “This involved strategically removing sections to create a front entrance and an internal courtyard, which required extensive structural reinforcement inside and out,” Goy explains. “Now, every room is illuminated, with the excised sections and skylights providing light and ventilation throughout, while bridges and platforms link sections of the residence.” Though the warehouse isn’t heritage-listed, Surry Hills is a heritage area. Goy was determined to preserve the building’s industrial roots, treating the conversion as a love letter to Sydney’s architectural history. “Render was removed to expose the brickwork, and we retained the original apertures – windows, doors, garage – and even maintained the ziggurat configuration of the Bourke and Marshall streets facade,” he says. During this meticulous process, a piece of the building’s story resurfaced. As the render was stripped away, painted signage from its past life as the Super Transport Company and the words ‘car service’ emerged, hidden relics that have been proudly preserved. One of the largest straw-bale homes in the southern hemisphere for sale in Torquay Comedian and actor Eddie Perfect lists Brunswick East home for sale Inside The Block host Shelley Craft’s tranquil Byron ‘sanctuary’ “I even tried to keep the graffitied bathroom wall panels, hoping to use them somewhere as a tribute to the building’s colourful history,” says Goy. “Unfortunately, they were in such poor condition that they couldn’t be used.” Every corner of this home honours its industrial roots while basking in the glow of modern elegance. Here, life unfolds alongside Goy’s extensive art collection. Each piece finds its place, from realism to hyperrealism, abstract to conceptual, Indigenous to sculpture – both indoors and out. Even the purpose-built art storage room stands ready to house the artworks awaiting their turn in the spotlight. “My collecting journey began some 40 years ago, with no deaccession – it’s like a diary that grew organically,” he says. “I enjoy living with art and sharing it with others. It’s always amusing when people come to the house for the first time and ask if it’s an art gallery.” Indeed, his art collection is woven into the very fabric of the home. Each piece is carefully placed to create a dialogue with its surroundings. At the entrance, Robert Klippel’s bronze sculpture, Sentinel, stands watch, setting the tone for the brilliance within. While the property’s refined architecture crafts a tranquil and private home, complete with artworks that demand quiet contemplation, the house isn’t all serious – it’s seen its fair share of laughter and revelry, too. After all, this was once where live music reverberated off the vermiculite ceiling, where many of Goy’s friends recall gathering “back in the day”. “The house remains great for entertaining, and we’ve certainly had our own share of fun here during the many parties over the last 16 years,” he adds. “The most memorable was the initial house-warming party in 2012 – such a relief after no one thought the rebuild would ever finish. Friends and family came from all over, and it was a night to remember.” As Goy’s lifestyle shifts, working less and with more flexibility, the moment has arrived to pass the torch after 16 years of nurturing this extraordinary building. “Yes, it’s emotional. There’s so much of me in this house and its contents,” he reflects. “It’s taken two years to finally decide to sell, but it feels like the right time.” No. 464 Bourke Street – a space where creativity knows no bounds and history is an ever-present companion – awaits its new chapter. The question of who its next custodian will be remains open, as does the future home of Goy’s art collection. “There are a number of options for the art collection, none of which are definite at this stage,” he says. “Needless to say, it will remain in my life in some way.” While Sydney is no stranger to incredible eating experiences, Surry Hills stands as a testament to the city’s unique culinary landscape, and promises an epicurean adventure of diverse flavours, aromas and experiences. Each of Sydney’s revitalised precincts has something wonderful to offer and Surry Hills restaurants’ cater to every taste and budget Whether you’re visiting for the first time Surry Hills invites you to savour the extraordinary Best for: Seasonal cuisine cooked over coals Fire is the blazing focal point of Firedoor restaurant, awarded three hats in this year’s Good Food Guide Awards. Dinner here is a particularly unique experience as everything is cooked by fire with the flame’s embers used to enhance the natural characteristics of the seasonal ingredients on offer Pull up a chair inside Firedoor restaurant The open-plan kitchen encourages diners to watch on and marvel as food is prepared encouraging the same sense of wonder and fascination with fire that drives owner and chef Lennox Hastie to do what he does best Watch Chef Lennox Hastie as he prepares the food Address: Firedoor Best for: Sydney skyline views and modern Australian cuisine positioned 18 stories high above the Ace Hotel and with glittering views extending out over Sydney The open kitchen and woodfire hearth nod to the restaurant’s namesake as one of the colony’s earliest kilns and the native timbers and earthy palette capture the colours of the Australian landscape Dine at Kiln and enjoy rooftop views over Sydney While diners may come curious to try the Australian classic with a twist Jatz biscuit with smoked butter and anchovy they also find a contemporary menu featuring seasonal produce and woodfire cooking The restaurant’s interior is filled with native timbers and earthy palettes Address: Kiln with an inviting restaurant upstairs that combines liveliness with a sense of intimacy and a vibrant cocktail floor on the ground floor downstairs to either begin or end the night Start or end your meal in the downstairs bar The menu showcases refined East London classics and seafood specials reflecting produce in season Complemented by attentive service and a thoughtfully curated wine list and world-class cocktails dining here feels like you’ve stepped into the charming coast of the British Isles The dining interior at The Rover exudes class and charm Address: The Rover Best for: Contemporary South East Asian cuisine The Sydney outpost to Melbourne’s original restaurant Chin Chin in Surry Hills captures the imagination from the moment you enter the heritage-listed Griffiths tea building Chin Chin evokes vibrant and eccentric vibes Chin Chin’s buzzy ambience is unparalleled creating a space where industrial warehouse chic extensive menu focuses on offering South-East Asian bold flavours Attentive staff and a dynamic drinks menu make this a high-energy experience to be remembered Feast on Southeast Asian flavours at Chin Chin Address: Chin Chin Mille Vine has emerged from its recent interior facelift and shines with bustling rustic charm Mille Vine’s impressive new menu showcases authentic flavours with a focus on classic recipes including the poached octopus salad and truffle pecorino drizzled with blossom honey A drool-worthy dish at Mille Vini Wine Bar & Restaurant The adventurous cocktail list and curated wine selection with an emphasis on local producers with Italian varieties has been designed to complement the food menu The Mille Vini Spaghetti is bursting with bold flavours While the vibes are high here every night, Wednesday evenings offer a set menu with live Jazz from 6-9 pm. Fancy brunch instead? The two-hour drink and food package is to die for featuring bottomless limoncello or mulled wine Find an adventurous cocktail list and curated wine list Address: Mille Vini Wine Bar & Restaurant Best for: Fine dining with a focus on sustainability Nomad’s food is inspired by travels through the Middle East Famous for their charcuterie and flatbread staples Nomad’s commitment to sourcing the very best produce from local growers and pursuing sustainability shines through their dynamic menu Savour a well-curated menu at NOMAD Sydney The focus of the thoughtfully curated wine list is on emerging producers and those with a dedicated commitment to organic farming practices and their commitment to excellence in the Surry Hills culinary scene was marked by being awarded one hat in the SMH Good Food Guide Awards Address: Nomad Best for: Experimental Italian classics Mark & Vinny’s takes the call of “don’t be upsetti bustling experience that delights the senses in all the best ways The drinks menu is as tantalising as the food diners are offered an innovative Italian menu that pops with unexpected colour and offers sustainable ethical culinary delights that cater to vegans Mark & Vinny’s creativity also delivers in their extensive spitz menu celiacs and carnivores are well taken care of here Address: Mark & Vinny’s The Blue Door celebrates ethical dining and sustainability in an intimate setting The seven-plus course tasting menu changes each week reflecting what Head Chef and owner Dylan Cashman is sent from farmers he has personally visited Slip behind the blue door into the intimate dining space Complementing this meticulously planned menu is a curated wine list showcasing the best of around 150 New South Wales wines selected by wine aficionado Angelica Nohra winner of the 2022 NSW Sommelier’s Wine List of the Year demonstrating the Blue Door’s commitment to pairing local food with local wine Address: The Blue Door Spice I Am embodies authentic Thai cuisine innovation with Head Chef Sujet Saenkham regularly travelling to Thailand to stay at the forefront of culinary developments which features delicious dishes made with fresh and zesty vegetables and herbs grown in the Spice I Am farm The Surry Hills restaurant serves dishes made with produce from the Spice I Am farm Address: Spice I Am Best for: Traditional food with a contemporary twist Holding firm to the sacred gesture of serving others Don’t Tell Aunty marries the traditional with the unconventional by taking the finest ingredients and breaking the rules The restaurant ambience resonates with the pulsating energy of the kitchen and the menu showcases creativity and thoughtful experimentation A decadent bottomless brunch option is also on offer Find an eclectic menu that blends the unconventional with the traditional at Don’t Tell Aunty Address: Don’t Tell Aunty Best for: Vegan and gluten-free refined Mexican The team at Bad Hombres deliver on their promise of “Bad Hombres Good food” with their Mexican plant-based restaurant With a fully vegan and gluten free kitchen this inventive and mouth-watering menu caters to everyone Enjoy vegan Mexican delights at Bad Hombres A friendly and frenetic atmosphere brings a party vibe that caters to big groups and couples and diners are kept happy with the range of weekly specials including Taco Tuesdays (3 tacos for $15) and Tequila Thursdays ($13 Margaritas) The small wine list is vegan and mostly natural and there is a range of tequila/mezcal cocktails on offer too including a classic frozen margarita for the hot summer months Address: Bad Hombres but it is one of a kind in the Sydney culinary scene Founded by the acclaimed ‘Ramen King’ Shigemi Kawahara in 2003 this Surry Hills restaurant is the first location for Gogyo in Australia following in the footsteps of restaurants in Kyoto Step into the traditional Japanese restaurant With a wide selection of traditional and contemporary Japanese dishes where fragrant flavours are evoked using a unique charring technique The interior of this restaurant reflects a meticulous eye for detail thoughtfully combining tradition with elegance Address: Gogyo Best for: Chic and playful Lebanese flavours has become a vibrant fixture in the Surry Hills scene spearheaded by Executive Chef Paul Farag in collaboration with Head Chef Gianluca Lonati strives to showcase traditional Middle Eastern favourites with a playful Dine inside the lavish light-filled space at Nour pastel colours and crisp lines of the lavish light-filled space appeal to small groups and couples alike Tantalising bottomless brunch sharing packages are also available should you wish to start enjoying the food earlier in the day Address: Nour currently ranks an impressive 40th in the 2023 World’s Best Steak Restaurants list Porteño belongs to the Porteño Group Co-owned by chefs Elvis Abrahanowicz and Ben Milgate the menu showcases not only tantalising steaks but a range of hand-cut speciality meats prepared on traditional grills The lively ambience that comes from an open-plan kitchen and thoughtful selection of wines make Porteño a memorable dining experience Address: Porteno If you’ve ever wondered what your favourite pasta dishes would taste like on a pizza has now opened and is serving up some seriously flavoursome pizzas with an inventive twist amatriciana and the signature porchetta di ariccia The wood-fired pizzas are made using only 170 grams of dough and the unmissable maritozzis that are making a name for themselves 170 Grammi is a Surry Hills destination in and of itself A visit to 170 Grammi isn’t complete without a maritozzi Address: 170 Grammi and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Australian Traveller Media acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Country on which we live and work cafes and restaurants is down as inflation and interest rate rises add to cost-of-living woes He doesn’t understand where everyone has goneThis article is more than 7 months oldSpending on hotels it would fill up with city workers hungry for burgers But the Balkan Butler’s lunchtime rush is yet to reappear even years after the end of pandemic-era lockdowns 3:39What is the cash rate? And how is it different to interest rates? | News glossary – videoThe Australian economy is at its weakest since the 1991-92 recession growing just 1.5% over the financial year 2023-24 and only 0.2% in the June quarter cafes and restaurants shrank 1.5% over the year while economic activity per person shrank by 0.4% for a record sixth consecutive quarter according to Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released on Wednesday Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Kuross Amri, whose mortgage repayments rose by more than $1,000 a month when his home loan moved up to a variable interest rate earlier this year, is among those cutting back. “I’ve been cooking meals and bringing them into work, and avoiding buying takeout,” he says. “I don’t get to see my local cafe owners as much any more.” Amri and his wife felt confident buying a home in Sydney’s north in 2020, when the then Reserve Bank governor, Philip Lowe, was signalling interest rates could stay at record lows for four more years. yanking them from 0.1% to 4.35% over 18 months forcing the couple to curb spending and seek help from brokers Higher borrowing costs were meant to bring down inflation, which Lowe’s replacement, Michele Bullock, says remains too high Those two pressures played a role in household spending shrinking 0.2% in the June quarter a handyman at Maryborough hospital in rural Victoria says he is earning more than ever but still regularly drains his savings to afford groceries the Australian manager for loan-matching platform Lendela sees workers under the pump rushing to find cheaper loans “It honestly feels a bit like we’re navigating a perfect storm,” he says When will the storm abate? While the economy grew weakly in the year to June, the revised stage-three tax cuts kicked in from July, pouring billions back into the economy. The Deloitte Access Economics partner Stephen Smith says those cuts will stoke real household income growth by about 1 percentage point over the year, with energy subsidies adding to the largesse. Free newsletterGet the most important news as it breaks “[Recent] data suggests that more of this additional income may have been saved by households than had been expected,” Smith says. But for MacDonald, the tax cut only returns about $20 a fortnight to his pocket, while the heating bill for his one-bedroom flat has more than doubled to $350 a quarter. “The amount that they cut is a joke, really,” he says. “It’s like giving [out] candy – that’s not really going to do anything.” Read moreEconomic activity may continue to struggle. Unemployment is already ticking higher and Australia’s headwinds could strengthen if demand in the US and China falters If customers keep avoiding takeaway and only order the occasional coffee Harris worries more workers may have to go “You can’t just live on the coffee alone,” he says “You can’t afford to keep a dishwasher and a chef and everything else.” But some economists argue that easing inflation and sagging growth will prompt the RBA to consider cutting interest rates within months That prospect is keeping Amri optimistic he can stay on top of his mortgage repayments “They’re just having to play the long game on watching inflation come down,” he says but it’s definitely heading in the right direction.” This article was amended on 5 September 2024 to clarify the amount Kuross Amri’s mortgage repayments had risen Tasmanian Creek and Baked Bread have in common a quintessentially Sydney brand founded by candle-maker Vianney Hunter The brand has three retail locations – one in Newtown Tucked between two terraces, the shop has two spacious levels. On the sun-drenched ground floor, you can browse a line-up of signature scents, plus limited-edition releases from Hunter’s popular collab series. Think buttery popcorn with Pepe Saya butter, Murray Cod fish fat with Josh Niland of Saint Peter Keeping with Hunter’s sustainability ethos the shop also offers a candle refill service for when you run out of wax Upstairs on the second floor is an events space where you can book in for a scent consultation, private candle-making workshop, or throw your next party – with a menu designed by Whalebridge head chef Phone: 0405 071 290 Website: huntercandles.com.au The Way We Live Has Changed – And So Has the Way Our Apartments Are Designed Sydney’s Microneedling Favourite The Skin Bar Opens on the Gold Coast and Northern Beaches Chic Furniture Brand Ellison Studios Opens a “Modern-Day Share House” in Surry Hills The Hot List is the definitive guide to Sydney’s most essential food and drink experiences, updated weekly. Learn more beige food usually falls under the jurisdiction of picky eaters The neutral colour is the star of the show in nearly everything on the menu – from sell-out snacks like the coral trout fish fingers to the prawn risotto and other large dishes “We do have a lot of beige things on the menu,” says chef and co-owner Josh Raine, the current culinary director of Canvas at the MCA and former executive chef of the legendary Tetsuya’s “The dishes have connections with things I loved to eat from my childhood and travels – taking simple things and elevating them.” which a hundred percent has beige weather and beige food.” So in honour of 40 Res joining The Hot List this week consider this your cheat sheet for the best beige dishes to order when you visit and this was my kind of take on that,” Raine says The fish finger here is the early bestseller a coral trout mousse and accompanied by a pil pil made from – yep – trout skin and bones emulsified with roasted garlic and chilli oil “It’s a very fancy mayonnaise,” says Raine Raine’s parents lived in Spain and you’ll see nods to the Iberian peninsula throughout the menu “We confit all these chickens down and we also take the chicken skin and render out the fat to use as a base for our bechamel,” Raine says This veggie dish (which is appropriately beige) is Raine’s pick for the dark horse of the menu we braise off celeriacs in a dashi and serve it with smoked leeks and roasted miso but the flavours from it are incredible.” This is like a seriously tricked-out potato pave “We put clarified roasted kombu butter through each layer of potato then we press it together and roast it in the oven,” says Raine Tinned anchovy oil is also added to the potatoes “which emulsifies with the starches and makes it all juicy inside.” Then it’s deep-fried and topped with anchovies and chives “We roast a parmesan rind in the oven – you know the side of a cheese toastie which is then turned into a light foam thanks to an aerator “It’s a little bit lighter on the palate but it’s big on flavour.” Raine braises this showstopping cabbage in a sous-vide bag with yuzu kosho – Japanese fermented chilli paste Then it’s charred in “what’s almost a woodfire oven which gives it heaps of colour.” Then it’s showered in a smoked chicken skin crackle “So you get this richness from the skin and then spiciness from the braised cabbage.” The risotto rice is roasted in a pan and deglazed with wines we make a prawn bisque with the prawn heads and roast it off with a bit of fish stock finished with cognac.” That becomes the base for the risotto “Then we just speckle it with beautiful prawns.” Wattleseed is one of Raine’s favourite ingredients Here it’s roasted and cooked down into an ice-cream base coffee taste.” Then it’s given a whizz in the Pacojet and served with roasted macadamia caramel and a dusting of wattleseed powder “And we add a wattleseed tuile on top,” Raine says broadsheet.com.au/hotlist/sydney The Hot List is proudly sponsored by Square. #f4a71c);background:var(--Primary-Yellow-99 #fffdf7);}@media (min-width:0px){.mui-10cmey2{padding:20px;}}@media (min-width:767px){.mui-10cmey2{padding:30px;}}@media (min-width:1050px){.mui-10cmey2{padding:40px;}}.mui-19o9i2l{background-color:#fff;color:rgba(0 0.87);-webkit-transition:box-shadow 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:box-shadow 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid rgba(0 0.12);}.mui-1extoah:hover{box-shadow:none;}.mui-1extoah.Mui-focusVisible{box-shadow:none;}.mui-1extoah:active{box-shadow:none;}.mui-1extoah.Mui-disabled{box-shadow:none;}ADVERTISEMENTSHAREEmailLinkedinFacebookTwitterPrintDevelopmentRenee McKeownWed 26 Feb 25Surry Hills Hat Factory Resurrection Poised to BeginTUD+ Member Only Content