Potts Point

This diner by Belles Hot Chicken's Morgan McClone swaps the deep fryer for the rotisserie. Come for chook-heavy family dinners stacked with sides. There's also a fantastic Argentinian-style chorizo sandwich and cocktails by an ex-Baxter Inn bartender.

A meal at this six-seater omakase restaurant is like a culinary mystery tour, where what you eat is left completely to the chef.

A 15-seater in Potts Point serving just five styles of pasta, by a former Metisse head chef.

This petite, takeaway-focused sandwich shop offers no-nonsense sangas, strong coffees and a few bits and bobs for the pantry. And that’s about it. In the morning, the croque-monsieur (filled with a gooey cheese-medley and double-smoked ham) is your go. Later on, every sandwich on the lunch menu is a crowdpleaser. There’s also a good range of salads, sweets and pastries.

This is more showroom than cafe, with coffee from one of Sydney's most experienced baristas.

A menu that doesn’t sacrifice flavour to achieve its nourishing tag, and a drinks list that’s all about fermentation.

You’ll smell the carrot cake waffles before you even walk in the door.

Don’t be fooled by this cafe’s modest appearance – it can do plenty in its tiny kitchen.

The sister venue of Love, Tilly Devine is perfect for a date night of snacks and wine.

A hard-partying venue with a luxurious spin.

A small bar with a laidback 1920s charm and plenty of heart.

The every-person’s new local.

An Elizabeth Bay institution curated by book lovers and loved by local readers. Devotees of the crime genre, take note: there’s a book club here just for you.

This tiny store stocks Australia’s best and serves a cheese-encrusted toastie masterpiece.

A beautiful florist selling local flowers in an art-deco building.

A shoe addict's haven in Potts Point.

So much more than just meat.