For the Foodies: Sydney Food & Drink News

The most exciting food news in Sydney right now.

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The Sydney food scene is THRIVING. Following an incredible 2024, packed with new openings, 2025 has already kicked off with a bang. 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. 

Ahem. Black Star Has a Parramatta Outpost

In some very happy pre-Easter news, Sydney favourite Black Star Pastry has opened its first Western Sydney store. You’ll find the sleek kiosk within Paramatta Westfield. In celebration of the sixth opening, Black Star have created some incredible new menu items including a mochi eclair and a white miso mushroom toastie. Pop on over to sample these beauties for yourself!

Level 5 Food Court, Westfield Parramatta

Yo-Chi x Pistachio Papi
Yo-Chi x Pistachio Papi

Yo-Chi and Papi Reunite for Second Limited Edition Collaboration

The internet went wild over Yo-Chi and Pistachio Papi’s limited-edition collaboration last year, so much so that they decided to make the hot pistachio white chocolate sauce a mainstay in Yo-Chi’s bench of toppings. This month, they’ve joined forces to satisfy our stomachs once more with the ultimate frozen yoghurt topping: Pistachio Papi cheesecake. This classic, New York-style cheesecake has a buttery, crumbly base and decadent layer of Pistachio Papi sitting pretty atop the creamy cake.

It’s on for one month only, don’t miss out. Run to your closest Yo-Chi to get your hands on this ASAP.

Multiple locations

Bon Iver’s “SABLE fABLE” Drops with Some Tasty Collabs

Bon Iver’s dreamy new album SABLE, fABLE drops today—and it’s bringing the flavour with it. For one day only, some of Sydney’s local hotspots are serving up exclusive, album-inspired treats that hit as hard as his music. At Lox in a Box, munch on a Sable Fable Bagel featuring salmon rillette, picked onion, cucumber, chive & watercress salad, on a toasted everything seasoning bagel.

Bondi, Coogee, Marrickville

Three-Michelin-Star Restaurant, L’Enclume, Six-Week Residency Menu Revealed (Plus, More Seats Released)

If a Euro summer isn’t on the cards for you this year, you can still dine out at La Liste‘s number-one-ranked restaurant in the world, L’Enclume, without even leaving the country! Sydney favourite Bathers’ Pavillion will be hosting internationally renowned chef Simone Rogan MBE for six weeks. You can expect every little detail to be pulled off with aplomb, from custom crockery to bespoke art installations and a 14-course menu. The residency will be the second partnership between the two restaurants with L’Enclume’s 2023 visit concluding with a 2000 table waitlist. 

Whilst the other ten dishes will remain tightly under wraps, the first four dishes have been revealed. Diners can look forward to raw South Gippsland aged sirloin of beef in coal oil with whipped Sydney rock oysters and nasturtiums and Kangaroo Valley Jerusalem artichokes with pickled muntries and Yarrawa cheese, winter shoots and vegetables. A third dish, Donnybrook Marron with wax flower jelly, smoked roe and buttermilk sauce, is also on the menu. As for sweets, frozen Pecora sheep’s yoghurt with aerated Willyama yuzu, toasted bunya nut and preserved essences.

Additional limited seats have been released for the $590 per person menu which can be booked here

Wednesday 16th July to Sunday 24th August 

4 The Esplanade, Mosman 

Tanuki

Sydney’s Most Expensive Sandwich

For a luxe take on the humble sando, head to Tanuki. This stylish Japanese izakaya in Double Bay, helmed by Chef Ken Wee Lee, has a menu that leans into fresh seafood and late-night bites. But it’s the Wagyu Sando that steals the show. A masterclass in indulgence, this $150 pre-order-only special layers 110g of buttery A5 Kagoshima Wagyu with Mushroom Duxelle and Miso Mustard between soft Japanese Milk Bread and is served alongside a rich Truffle Teriyaki dipping sauce.

It’s one of Sydney’s most decadent sandwiches, and well worth planning ahead for.

37 Bay Street, Double Bay

Hay St Market

The time has come! The long-awaited Hay St Market has officially opened within Market City, and it’s time to sample the goods. 48 traders and 25 cuisines have made the new market precinct home. Inspired by London’s Borough Market and Singapore’s Lau Pa Sat, you’ll find two bars, 16 hawker-style kitchens, a central food market, a glass-encased urban farm, artisan cheesemongers and butchers, a Spanish deli roaming carts and more. A particular highlight is the three separate stalls operated by celebrity chef Luke Nguyen. Gather your pals and make a night of it!

Open 7 days a week, early until late

9/13 Hay Street, Haymarket

Dear Florence Easter treat, The Easter Cake Egg
Dear Florence

A Unique Easter Treat Inspired by a Cadbury Favourite

Easter is just around the corner, and to celebrate Japanese-inspired French Patisserie Dear Florence has launched a not-to-be-missed new treat.

Inspired by the beloved Cadbury Créme Egg, ‘The Easter Cake Egg’ will transport you back to your childhood. With coconut mousse serving as the egg white, passionfruit curd as the yolk, coconut dacquoise for spongy texture, a cereal layer reminiscent of Kellogg’s Cornflakes and a two-tone chocolate spray that makes every creation unique, this is chocolate, but not as you know it.

The limited edition creation—available in both dark and white chocolate—is available for pre-order now, and in store from April 8th until April 19th.

230 Sussex Street, Sydney

Japan’s Viral Fried Sandwiches Land in Sydney

Age.3 first opened in Tokyo’s iconic Ginza in 2023 and since then they’ve been a sensation. Fried sandwiches? How could you say no. And now Sydney has its very own outpost! Enjoy golden fried bread with your choice of over 30 different fillings ranging from whipped cream and mango to potato salad. We have suspicions that one visit might not be enough.

Shop 92, 732 Harris Street, Ultimo

Rosso Pomodoro

Rosso Pomodoro Launch 20 Pizzas for 20 Years Menu to Celebrate a Milestone Birthday

Beloved Bondi pizzeria Rosso Pomodoro is turning 20 this year and in excellent news, they’re offering all Sydneysiders the chance to join in on the celebrations. Head in for the unique op to sample their ‘20 pizzas for 20 years menu’ that highlights some of their best-selling pizzas over the last two decades. As an extra special treat, they’re offering $20 pizzas after 10 pm, 2-for-$20 negronis and Aperol spritz and a limited-edition strawberry tiramisu! 

From Monday 7th April 

94 Bronte Road, Bondi Junction

Hakkoku x Icebergs

Hakkoku, One of Tokyo’s Best Restaurants is Popping up in Sydney

Not heading to Tokyo anytime soon? No worries. One of the city’s finest restaurants, complete with a 6-month waitlist, is popping up at Sydney institution Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, for four intimate sittings. Each day will see just 10 guests take a seat as Chef Hiroyuki Sato slices and presents each piece of sushi by hand. There will be 15 courses to indulge in, alongside a curated drinks menu. One to remember!

$1000 per person, bookings can be made here

Tuesday 1st April, Wednesday 2nd April & Thursday 3rd April (lunch and dinner sittings available)

1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach

Night Shift by Grumpy Donut

Grumpy Donuts Take on the Night Shift

Ever found yourself driving around in circles post-Friday night dinner, seeking out a sweet treat? Circle no more! Grumpy Donuts is launching Night Shift this week and you’ll be able to head in and pick up a loaded donut every Friday and Saturday night. Swing by and you’ll be able to choose a Grumpy Donut as well as a filling and two toppings. We’re talking custard, marshmallow fluff, passionfruit curd, peanut butter and so much more. Heaven is a place on earth!

Friday & Saturday nights, 5pm to 9pm

Launching Friday 21st March

379B Princes Highway, St Peters

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. 

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