EAT & DRINK
Ripples Cafes
Ripples Cafes are dotted around Sydney in locations boasting magnificent water views. You’ll find them at Sydney Wharf, Chowder Bay, Milsons Point and Whale Beach. But, unlike most water view restaurants, the Ripples Cafes are reasonably priced and even better, they offer BYO (Note: they are also fully licensed). Each café offers a Modern Australian [...]
Bourke Street Bakery
* Featured on the Urban Chic Hot List Bourke Street Bakery is a Sydney institution, famous for good reason. Starting off in Surry Hills back in 2004, the bakery has now expanded to locations also at Potts Point, Alexandria, Marrickville and Neutral Bay. With produce made by hand using only the best quality ingredients, you sure [...]
Zeta Bar
Zeta Bar, hidden away on level 4 at Hilton Sydney is one of our go to cocktail bar recommendations. We love the sexy, low lit, ultra glamorous interior, the warm and inviting plush lounges, not to mention the outdoor terrace with that drop dead gorgeous view of the QVB. This bar has won multiple cocktail awards. [...]
A Tavola
* Featured on the Urban Chic Hot List A Tavola, translates to ‘to the table’, and is a smart and cute Italian bistro, that’s been a firm favourite of ours for years. The entrance to the restaurant is dominated by a large marble communal dining table, while the back room and the upstairs sections provide [...]
Phamish
* Featured on the Urban Chic Hot List Vietnamese is fast becoming one of our favourite Asian cuisines. We love the clean flavours, the balance of sweet and sour and their use of fresh aromatic herbs. So tasty! Let us introduce you to one of our favourite Vientamese inner city spots, Phamish. Now, we must [...]
Cafe Sopra at Fratelli Fresh
* Featured on the Urban Chic Hot List What would we do without Fratelli Fresh and Cafe Sopra? Fratelli Fresh, a chain of gourmet providores are dotted throughout Sydney in locations at Waterloo, Potts Point, Walsh Bay and the CBD. With a focus on fresh, Italian produce it seemed a natural step to attach a [...]
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Hunter Valley Food & Wine Month – June 2013
Who says you can’t have a festival in Winter? The Hunter Valley, just a stones throw from Sydney, is making the most of the Winter weather, by hosting its Food & Wine Month, celebrating the culture of fine food and wine in the region. Some of the highlights include: Special Events - a series of special events [...]
Sunday Remedy @ Li’l Darlin, Surry Hills – from Sunday, 19 May 2013
Li’l Darlin Surry Hills introduces their Sunday Remedy! Starting Sunday, 19 May, between 2 – 4pm, treat yourself to: $4.50 pizzas $3 house wine, beer and bubbles Get into it! Read our review of Li’l Darlin Darlinghurst here. * Note: Sunday Remedy is avaiilable at the Surry Hills location only. Li’l Darlin, 420 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills [...]
Pyrmont Festival – 17 – 26 May 2013
It’s no secret we love a Sydney Festival, but a Sydney ‘foodie‘ Festival takes it to a whole new level. If you’re a food, wine and art lover, then you’re not going to want to miss the Pyrmont Festival. Running for 10 days, the Pyrmont Festival is a celebration of the best food, wine and [...]
‘Modern Manners’ Workshops at The Tea Salon – 16 May – 3 October 2013
The Tea Salon at Westfield Sydney is launching a series of ‘Modern Manners’ Workshops and we can’t think of a more perfect setting to brush up on our ps and qs. Commencing Thursday, 16 May, this series of 6 workshops will provide fun and informative sessions covering aspects of modern manners, from avoiding a work [...]
The Rocks Windmill – 12 April – 12 May 2013
The Rocks sure know how to put on a good festival and their latest ‘Windmill’ festival is no exception. For one month, a giant 4 storey Windmill has found a home at The Rocks. You see, 200 years ago, the picturesque sails of Windmills shaped Sydney’s skyline and this festival pays homage to these structures of [...]
Coffee Class @ The Grounds of Alexandria
Coffee lovers – this one’s for you! I’m sure coffee connoisseur’s will agree a good cup of coffee is one of life’s simple pleasures. But, how many of us know how to make that perfect ‘cafe standard’ cup at home? I dare say, not many. Hands up who’s bought a wiz bang coffee machine, that [...]
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Top 10 Sydney Picnic Spots
Sydney is a city for those who enjoy the great outdoors, providing some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world in our opinion. We think one of the best ways to really enjoy this city in all her glory is to pack a picnic basket filled with gourmet goodies, a picnic rug and a [...]
Our Top 10 BYO restaurants in Sydney
These days, it seems fewer and fewer Sydney restaurants are offering BYO. So, we decided to come up with a list of our favourite BYO picks (in no particular order), where you can bring along your bottle and save a little cash in the process. Phamish 248 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst / +61 2 9357 2688 No [...]
Our Top 10 Sydney breakfasts
Who doesn’t love a long, leisurely breakfast?! The sweet aroma of coffee, gooey eggs and maybe a dash of Champagne if we’re lucky. Ah yes. Whether it be for a long overdue catch up with your bestie, to nurse a hangover, or just because it’s Sunday and the sun is shining, Sydney has breakfast down pat. Check [...]
Our Top 10 things to do in Sydney
Sydney is a melting pot of activities and things to do. Whatever your flavour, there is something just your style in Sydney. Check out our Top 10 list of things to do in Sydney (in no particular order). Swim at Australia’s most iconic beach, Bondi & if you’re game – learn to surf! No trip to Sydney is [...]
Our Top 10 Sydney Summer bars
Ivy Pool Club There’s no mistaking Summer is finally on its way – yay! So, in preparation for the impending warm weather, we’ve prepared our list of the Top 10 best Summer bars (in no particular order) to make the most of the Sydney Summer. Ivy Pool Club Level 4, Ivy, 320 George Street, Sydney / [...]
Our Top 10 Sydney tastes of Asia
Asian cuisine is one of my favourites, and it’s something Sydney does well. Whatever you’re looking for, Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Asian Fusion – we’re spoilt for choice in Sydney. Here are some of our tried and true favourites we’re sure you’ll love, in no particular order: Ms G’s 155 Victoria Street, Potts Point / +61 2 [...]
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*NOW CLOSED* Win tickets to Caravan of Courage ‘One More For The Road’ Travelling Pop Up Wine Bar – Friday, 10 May 2013
So, you want to learn more about wine, but you’re not keen on attending a stuffy wine tasting event. We hear you. Six lovable larrikins from Next Generation Hunter Valley are saying no to boring wine tastings and are hitting the road to travel Oz for their third Caravan of Courage, Pop Up Wine Bar [...]
*NOW CLOSED* Special Offer – Swissotel Sydney Melbourne Cup Lunch – Tuesday, 6 November 2012
The ‘race that stops a nation’ will soon be upon us, which begs the question – ‘have your sorted your Melbourne Cup Lunch venue yet’? If the answer is no, look no further! As you know, at Urban Chic Guides we’re all about getting you out and amongst the action and in the spirit of [...]
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Simon Bryant, Chef
Simon Bryant. Chef. Vegetarian. Dog’s best friend. A 10 year Hilton Adelaide veteran who, in addition to his work alongside one of Australia’s most acclaimed Chef’s in the Hilton’s Grange Restaurant, Cheong Liew, led the hotel’s culinary team as Executive Chef. Since, his humble nature and dry humour, and friendship with well-known South Aussie icon Maggie Beer, saw him complete 4 [...]
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You’re invited: To The Great Gatsby Movie Night supporting the MS Cycle de France!
When: 7pm, Tuesday, 4 June 2013 Where: Palace Verona Cinema, 17 Oxford Street, Paddington Cost: $35 per ticket Dress code: Smart casual Urban Chic Guides is proudly supporting this event, being run by Liz White, who is participating in the MS Cycle de France, which is raising much needed funds for Australians living with Multiple Sclerosis. [...]
Urban Chic Happy Hour wrap-up – Friday, 19 April 2013
Last night, we held the Urban Chic Happy Hour in the old fashioned stylings of the Lounge Bar at The Republic Hotel in the CBD. It was great to see some familiar faces in the crowd as well as many new ones. We loved seeing our guests mingling and chatting and laughing away. It certainly [...]
Urban Chic 1st Birthday Party wrap-up, Friday, 1 February 2013
Last night we celebrated our 1st Birthday, throwing a swish bash at the Butler Goode Gallery in Paddington. It may have been a night of thunderstorms and dreary weather, but that did not stop our guests from joining in the celebrations. We sipped on Giesen Wines, we dined on canapes from Vamps Bistro and we admired the [...]
Urban Chic Happy Hour wrap-up, Friday, 2 November 2012
Last night we held our last Urban Chic Happy Hour for the year in the 1920′s styled speakeasy bar, Former Glory at The East Village Hotel. The East Village Hotel, is a charming heritage neighbourhood bar, nestled in the backstreets of Darlinghurst, with a colourful history. Once a favourite haunt for the Sydney underworld crime [...]
Urban Chic Happy Hour wrap-up, Friday, 7 September 2012
After the success of our inaugral Urban Chic Happy Hour, we were super excited about our second event, with a noticeable increase in RSVPs received. The second Urban Chic Happy Hour was held on Friday, 7 September 2012 at The Goldfish in Kings Cross. Most guests had never set foot inside The Goldfish, but were [...]
Urban Chic Happy Hour wrap-up, Friday, 20 July 2012
The very first Urban Chic Happy Hour was held on Friday night, at the White Horse Hotel in Surry Hills. Well over 50 people enjoyed the evening, embracing our simple concept of getting people together to drink, share and enjoy. That’s what it’s all about now, isn’t it? The private lounge area at the White [...]
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