Josh Bozin

Buying off-the-plan has always been daunting, and with construction defects in the headlines it feels riskier than ever. The apartment of tomorrow, though, is designed to last, with rooftop vegie garden, bike parking and rainwater harvesting as standard. And it’s carbon neutral, too.

From the team behind Small Axe Kitchen, this new spot has a seven-metre terrazzo bar and floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked with Italian cold cuts, cheeses, pickles and take-home meals such as gluten-free lasagne. Dining in? Try the limoncello cocktail.

From the owner of The B.East, this isn’t your average fast-food joint. The team at Austin Maynard Architects has created a space that encourages you to stick around – rather than rush in and out – for vegan cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets and milkshakes.

From the brothers behind Matcha Mylkbar and Weirdoughs comes a new pink-hued eatery with plenty of gluten-free and vegan options, from pizzas to gnocchi to house-made mozzarella. And there are Bellini cocktails on tap.

It took the city by storm when it landed in 2010 with a hefty list of tostadas and tacos, versing us in the wonders of mezcal. Now it has a new look, a more hushed atmosphere, and a (mostly) new menu. For the Mamasita faithful though, the corn remains.

Whether you know him as the godfather of modern cooking or the bad boy of the British restaurant scene, the retired chef is undeniably one of the world’s best. Here’s where White dines when he’s in town, from a classic Italian enoteca to a stunning rooftop spot.