For the Foodies: Sydney Food & Drink News
The most exciting food news in Sydney right now.
The Sydney food scene is THRIVING. 2023 was a bumper year for new openings with more than a handful becoming hatted in their first year and 2024 is looking just as good. With a swathe of talented chefs choosing to make their home in our harbour city and bringing us the best flavours from around the world and locally, it's never been a better time to be a Sydney sider. If you're keen to stay abreast of the must-know food news in Sydney, we're here to help.
Sydney Has Just Scored a New Wine Boutique from Master Sommelier Adrian Filiuta
Did you know there are only six Master Sommeliers in Australia? Well, one of them is former Group Sommelier of Merivale Adiran Filiuta and he's just opened an incredible wine boutique that you should pop straight to the top of your weekend hitlist.
Instore you'll be able to browse over 1000 wines and other bevvies curated from the finest drops the world over. Local and ethical wines take pride of place as do Australian varietals and global gems.
Pop in-store for personalised recommendations from Adrian himself who can pair you up with your perfect drop. Weekly wine tastings and meet-the-wine-maker events are on the cards so be sure to keep abreast of Hunters Hill Wine Room's socials to get in on the action. Just dipping your toe into the wine world? This boutique gem caters to all budgets and tastes.
5/35 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill
Gozney Announce Two New Australian Stops For Their Secret Outdoor Supper Club World Tour
The only thing we love more than a supper club is an outdoor supper club and Gozney is bringing the best to Australia's shores. Gozney will be flying in legendary chefs to host their Aussie events which are set to take place in Sydney and Melbourne. The locations? Top secret. Truly, it could be anywhere. The 2023 series saw diners feasting 8,250 feet up a mountain in Utah.
Tassie chef Analiese Gregory will be hosting guests in Sydney whilst Matt Stone takes over in Melbourne. Last year the event sold out in two minutes so be sure to register your interest for Sydney here and Melbourne here to be in the running to score a ticket. The destination will be revealed to lucky ticket holders one week prior to the event.
Tickets go on sale at 9am AEDT on 15th October (Sydney) and 3rd December (Melbourne)
$150 per person (multi-course dinner and drink pairings)
Event dates: Thursday 14th November (Sydney) & Thursday 30th January 2025 (Melbourne)
Bay Nine Omakase Welcomes New Head Chef Kim Kihoon
One of Sydney's most exclusive omakase restaurants has just welcomed Chef Kim Kihoon (ex-Besuto) whose extensive skillset in crafting Japanese cuisine will contribute to further solidifying Bay Nine Omakase's esteemed culinary status in Sydney.
Alongside introducing group dining to Bay Nine, Chef Kihoon aims to bring a particular approach to his food. "Chefs often tend to get overly elaborate with their plating", he notes. "The surprise is in the flavours, but upon presentation of food, I believe in clarity."
For a limited time, Bay Nine will be celebrating Chef Kihoon's arrival with an exclusive offering of live lobster served two ways (butter-drizzled lobster head and sashimi-style lobster tail). If you haven't experienced Bay Nine Omakase yet, now is the time!
Bay 9, 7-27 Circular Quay W, The Rocks
Nobu Matsuhisa is Touching Down in Oz!
If you're a Nobu fan you won't want to miss this incredible piece of food news. World-renowned chef and the mastermind behind the swathe of popular restaurants, Nobu Matsuhisa, is on his way to Australia and yes, you're invited to eat his food.
Hosting a series of ticketed events, you can look forward to iconic dishes, cocktails and even score the chance to meet the chef himself. Head on over here for event details.
From $120 per person
Thursday 2nd May and Saturday 4th May
Nobu, Crown Sydney
Good Luck Restaurant Lounge: A New Concept from the Good People that brought us Totti's
Set to open later this month, the arrival of Good Luck Restaurant Lounge is the kind of exciting food news that we live for. Executive Chef of Totti's Bondi, Mike Eggert, and Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes, have been working on the concept for almost three years.
The basement of the historic Burns Philip & Co building on Bridge Street will be home to the new venture that aims to deliver on Avant Garde 1970s Tokyo vibes. Eggert's final teaser for us? "Think Totti’s but then add soy, dashi, vinegar with fresh herbs, citrus and chilli".
Definitely one for the next group dinner out.
Opening 24th April 2024
11 Bridge Street, Sydney
North Sydney's Newest Hospitality Precinct to Open this June
People North of the Bridge, this is good news indeed. Etymon Projects, the wonderful people behind Poetica and LouLou, have something very special in the works - a whole new foodie precinct. The precinct, which will make its home in North Sydney, will include a bakery and cafe, Sol, as well as a wine bar and artisanal providore, Una, an LA-inspired all-day dining joint, Soluna, and Japanese eatery, Genzo. A little something for every time of day!
Opening mid-June 2024
168 Walker Street, North Sydney
If you loved this edit of Sydney food news and are looking for more openings around the city, be sure to check out our edit of the best new restaurants, cafes and bars in Sydney.
