EAT > Clam Bar, Sydney (18/20)

Sydney's CBD has never been short of a steakhouse. Rockpool Bar & Grill, The Gidley, Bistecca, Kingsleys, Chophouse and now Grill Americano all compete for the same expense accounts, so a New York-style grill needs more than a good rib eye to stand out. Clam Bar has it. Dan Pepperell, Mikey Clift and Andy Tyson,…

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EAT > Grill Americano, Sydney (18/20)

Sydney is not short of a serious steak. There seems to be a grill on almost every corner of the CBD, so it takes a certain confidence to bring another one up the Hume. Grill Americano has been the Melbourne banker's favourite since it opened on Flinders Lane in 2022, and Chris Lucas has…

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DRINK > McRae Bar, Capella Sydney (16/20)

Sydney has no shortage of hotel bars, but few of them are named after the man who drew the building they sit in. McRae Bar, tucked into the north corner of the lobby at Capella Sydney, takes its name from George McRae, the Edinburgh-born architect behind the Queen Victoria Building and the grand sandstone Department…

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EAT > CATALINA, Rose Bay Sydney (19/20)

Catalina’s has become a venue for our special events, it is that kind of place. Stunning views, exceptional service, delicious food and a world class wine list. There are few restaurants around the world that have such an abundance of world class assets and as such Catalina remains one of the most in…

ByCrispinApril 7, 20260Comments

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STAY > QT, Sydney (18/20)

QT Sydney brings theatrical glamour, bold design, and a playful, inner-city energy to one of Sydney’s most characterful heritage corners. Blending the restored State Theatre and former Gowings department store, it delivers an urban escape that feels equal parts boutique hideaway and backstage pass to the CBD’s creative pulse. AMBIENCE > Arriving at QT Sydney,…

ByCrispinDecember 1, 20250Comments

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STAY > The Clarence Hotel, Sydney (9/20)

The images on Accor site do make The Clarence Hotel look really smart with a modern designs and rooms that have plenty of space. After a massive renovation completed in December 2024, the hotel reopened and it looked ideal for our quick weekend in Sydney. We took advantage of an Accor Plus offer (you pay an…

ByAngieApril 6, 20250Comments

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DRINK > Busby’s Bar, Paddington (Sydney)

Busby's feels a bit more like a bar you might find in Tokyo or Kyoto rather than Paddington and that is due to the resurgent popularity old vinyl and enjoying those good tunes in a funky dark space. But Busby's is in Paddington, Sydney not Japan so it has a focus on wine…

ByEd ItorFebruary 16, 20240Comments

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STAY > Hotel No, Melbourne

The thing about Hotel No is that it is not really a hotel at all, rather it is truely unique glamping in the centre of the city. It starts with a secret 'speak easy' entrance which takes you to the rooftop and there you will find your shiny chrome Airstream. I know you…

ByEd ItorFebruary 12, 20240Comments

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STAY > Adelphi Hotel, Melbourne

The Adelphi was the first boutique designer hotel in Melbourne build into a narrow warehouse that dated back to 1938 by renowned Melbourne architects Denton Corker Marshall for a couple of decades it held that top spot for those looking for style and individuality for a hotel in the centre of the city. In 2013…

ByEd ItorFebruary 9, 20240Comments

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STAY > Paramount House Hotel, Sydney

The Paramount House Hotel is a boutique hotel that resides in the old offices of Paramount Pictures. Today it is a very funky space with rooms that are cleverly designed to feel like the very best of your home. That is if you have french linen sheets, polished wooden floors, insanely…

ByEd ItorFebruary 6, 20240Comments