Sarah Norris And Che-marie Trigg

A fire destroyed the original houseboat. Now Lilypad II channels the earthy palettes of the Mediterranean, and features a solar-powered sauna and a fireplace. Plus, there’s an onboard wine cellar and a private chef.

An outstanding out-of-town restaurant worth travelling for (and artwork by European masters to catch while you’re there). Plus a smart new CBD bar, an excellent French eatery where you can BYO, and an energetic show redefining a Sydney institution.

Outstanding breakfast hoppers, a beautiful cafe by a former Momofuku Seiobo chef and a diner that uses produce from its own farm. Plus, a well-curated deli-cafe, a bagelry and a sandwich store.

There’s no doubt 2020 has been a tough, topsy-turvy mess. But it also delivered a surprisingly strong list of outstanding new eateries, including a collaboration between two hospo heavyweights, two charcoal chicken joints, a grand seaside eatery and our first Nigerian restaurant.

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A new Italian restaurant reminiscent of Fratelli Paradiso, plus 11 new Sydney eateries you should have on your radar. And a new chilli sauce, a pina-colada gin and three plastic-free alternatives – all created by clever Sydneysiders.

2020 might go down as the worst year on record, but it’s also delivered a surprisingly strong list of outstanding new eateries, including a collaboration between two hospo heavyweights, a CBD Totti’s spin-off, two outstanding ramen joints and a grand seaside eatery.

Eat banh xeo from a top Vietnamese eatery, try two new Surry Hills food and drink spots, become better read with a book subscription and buy limited-edition Le Creuset. (Plus go on a weird natural-wine journey in an odd TV series.)

The 40-storey tower will run on 100 per cent renewable energy, consume 50 per cent less energy than a conventional building and be used by 4000 Atlassian workers.

The produce that was previously destined for Sydney’s best restaurants is now available retail (a pandemic silver lining). Here’s where to buy the finest meat, oysters, cheese, speciality poultry and pantry goods.

They’re as beloved as they are famous, and run the gamut from contemporary to old-school. Some of them, such as Fratelli Paradiso’s tiramisu, have been available for years. Others are new wonders, such as Bella Brutta’s clam pizza. And in a pandemic silver lining, you can now eat them at home.

Get raclette, fondue and 1.5-kilo wheels of cheese delivered. Pose nude online (for art), grab a last-minute gift for mum and read the Aussie book of the year. Plus the best new takeaway options from Merivale, Lankan Filing Station, Pizza Madre and more.