In Sydney today: Housing pressure, food openings, weekend events and local business stories.
Tuesday 9 June 2026 · Sydney
The Sydney Scoop
New cafés, bars, bakeries, hidden gems and chef stories.
Food & Drink
A food rescue expansion linked to Sydney Markets is set to redirect more fresh produce to people facing cost-of-living pressure, after the NSW EPA announced funding for food waste and rescue projects.
Sydney Scoop Newsroom·8 June 2026· 3 min
Food & Drink
Griffith restaurateur Luke Piccolo joins Giovanni Pilu at Flaminia for a two-night Vivid Food Regional Dinner Series on 7 and 8 June, showcasing Riverina flavours.
Sam Okafor·7 June 2026· 4 min
Food & Drink
The Hills District is getting a major hospitality glow-up as Norwest Quarter unveils a diverse new lineup of Japanese, Mexican, and wellness-focused dining.
Sam Okafor·18 May 2026· 3 min
Food & Drink
From hyper-regional authenticity to high-concept affordable eats, Sydney’s 2026 dining landscape is ditching the fluff for something far more soulful and specific.
Tom Whittaker·15 May 2026· 3 min
Food & Drink
The heavy hitters of Sydney's dining scene are headed to the ICC in May 2026 for a massive trade showcase of food tech and hospitality trends.
Ariana Patel·1 May 2026· 3 min
Food & Drink
Sydney’s dining scene is defying the odds with 21 new openings this April, spanning from high-end pasta palaces to late-night pizza windows across the city.
Joel Pereira·30 April 2026· 3 min
Food & Drink
As the mercury drops, Sydney’s dining scene is heating up with must-visit new openings like Hamsi Taverna and Lua leading the autumn charge.
Maddie Chen·21 April 2026· 3 min
Food & Drink
From deep-fried experiments to the reliable CWA tea room, we break down what’s actually worth your time and money at the 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Eli Tran·2 April 2026· 3 min
Food & Drink
Sydney’s legendary underground Greek institution Diethnes is set to close its doors after 74 years, making way for CBD redevelopment on Pitt Street.
Liana Ross·31 March 2026· 3 min
Food & Drink
Sydney’s dining scene hits a massive March growth spurt with 14 new venues across the CBD, Inner West, and East officially opening their doors.
Sam Okafor·27 March 2026· 2 min
Food & Drink
The Sydney Fish Market has officially gone global, securing a spot on Time’s prestigious World’s Greatest Places list as the $750 million Pyrmont redevelopment nears completion.
Tom Whittaker·24 March 2026· 2 min
Food & Drink
From high-end Persian dining in Rose Bay to designer fish burgers, thirteen new Sydney venues are officially rewriting the city's February dining map.
Ariana Patel·25 February 2026· 3 min
Food & Drink
Sydney’s dining scene is prepping for a massive 2026 with Sugo and Pizza Studio Tamaki leading a pack of thirteen high-stakes openings.
Joel Pereira·24 February 2026· 3 min
Food & Drink
The harbour city is losing its most iconic fine-dining institution as Quay announces its closure after nearly 40 years of service at the water's edge.
Maddie Chen·14 February 2026· 3 min
Food & Drink
From non-alcoholic brews in Marrickville to trendy Korean doughnuts, Sydney's January hospitality boom is proving the city hasn't lost its appetite for a new local.
Eli Tran·29 January 2026· 3 min
Food & Drink
The wait for the $750 million Blackwattle Bay transformation is almost over, with the new Sydney Fish Market locked in for a January opening.
Liana Ross·19 January 2026· 3 min
Food & Drink
Sydney venues are combatting the post-holiday slump with a fresh wave of happy hours, cut-price dining deals, and seasonal menu pivots across the city.
Sam Okafor·8 January 2026· 3 min
Food & Drink
From Darlinghurst wine haunts to suburban Lebanese bakeries, Sydney's dining scene is closing out 2024 with a high-stakes surge of new openings.
Tom Whittaker·23 December 2025· 3 min
Food & Drink
Sydney’s 2025 dining scene is hitting a fever pitch as newcomers like Appizza lead a wave of high-stakes summer bookings across the city’s hottest suburbs.
Ariana Patel·16 December 2025· 3 min
Food & Drink
Broadsheet’s latest Hot List highlights three must-visit venues—Sakura House, South End, and Young’s Palace—redefining Sydney's summer dining landscape from Cronulla to the CBD.
Joel Pereira·8 December 2025· 3 min
Food & Drink
Iggy’s Bread expands its empire with a new pastry-focused outpost, topping a month of high-stakes openings and hospitality shifts across Sydney.
Maddie Chen·28 November 2025· 2 min
Food & Drink
Double Bay welcomes Cafe Margaret, a sophisticated new brunch destination stepping out from the shadow of Neil Perry’s signature restaurant to define a new era of eastern suburbs dining.
Eli Tran·10 November 2025· 2 min
Food & Drink
The team behind the legendary AP Bread has officially landed in Darlinghurst with Appizza, spearheading a wave of fresh hospitality openings across the inner city this November.
Liana Ross·2 November 2025· 2 min
Food & Drink
From CBD meatball subs to Enmore’s latest birria obsession, Sydney’s October dining scene is prioritising big flavours and specialized menus over fine-dining fuss.
Sam Okafor·30 October 2025· 3 min
Food & Drink
Tapavino’s newest venture, Epula, brings a triple-threat of Spanish, French, and Italian flavours to a stunning heritage space in the heart of Martin Place.
Tom Whittaker·20 October 2025· 2 min
Food & Drink
The team behind the legendary Continental Deli is expanding their Inner West footprint, transforming the former Flora site into a soulful new local titled Joe’s Tavern.
Ariana Patel·10 October 2025· 3 min
Food & Drink
Sydney’s iconic Opera Bar has entered a new era as Applejack Hospitality takes over the taps from Solotel, bringing a Mediterranean menu and revamped music.
Joel Pereira·25 September 2025· 2 min
Food & Drink
Indigenous chefs and producers took over Carriageworks this weekend, proving that native ingredients are finally moving from fine-dining garnishes to the heart of Sydney’s plates.
Maddie Chen·23 September 2025· 2 min
Food & Drink
The powerhouse team behind Clam Bar and Pellegrino 2000 has officially opened Grandfathers, bringing high-energy Chinese dining to the iconic Angel Place laneway.
Eli Tran·11 September 2025· 3 min
Food & Drink
Penny Fours, the bakery led by former fine-dining pastry chef Penelope Ransley, reopened in Balmain after a difficult closure period — giving locals their pastries back.
Sam Okafor·16 November 2023· 2 min
Food & Drink
Cult croissanterie Lune confirmed plans for two Sydney locations — a Rosebery flagship and a Martin Place metro outpost — bringing its laminated dough obsession to the city.
Maya Chen·29 June 2023· 2 min