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8 Fashionista Designer Fashion & Accessories 22 SYDNEY WINTER DIARY Events, festivals & More 36 GOURMAND Restaurants & Bistros 60 SOCIALITE BARS & PUBS 68 SENSUALIST SPAS, SaLONS & BEAUTY 86 FRINGE SEEKER hidden gems off the city grid

Sydney style setters series #4 16 Elements of Style:

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4 Letter from the Publisher 24 Don’t Miss Diary Dates 26 The Winter Agenda 28 Indoor Thrills: Books & Art 42 Urban Artisans 52 Sydney Food Trucks 66 Perfect Match: Terry Durack’s

Top Food & Wine Combos 72 The Winter Bucket List 74 Anatomy of a Stylist’s Shoot

with Jason Grant 96 Fringe Seeker Maps 99 Life’s Little Essentials 105 Sydney City Map

COVER CREDITS: Photography by Helen White

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Welcome to the AUTUMN/WINTER edition of Sydney Style Seekers.

In winter, Sydneysiders swap outdoor pleasures for creature comforts.

As the mercury drops, we layer up and hunker down, in our best effort to fend off the chill.

This issue of Style Seekers is designed to help you come out of hibernation and make the most of the crisper months. We go on the road with Sydney’s new wave of food trucks and we unearth the drinking holes, restaurants and hideaways made for whiling away a wintry night.

No matter what the season, we know there’s no better inspiration than the people that make the city tick. In this edition, we talk movies with Sydney Film Festival Director Nashen Moodley, go on a styling adventure with Mr Jason Grant and overhaul our wardrobes with Vanishing Elephant’s Huw Bennett, Arran Russell and Felix Chan.

In our world, winter signals a love affair with good wine and soulful food. This year, we enlisted the help of resident gourmands Jill Dupleix and Terry Durack – they took us on a culinary tour of the city and revealed their quintessential Sydney dishes with wines to match.

We hope this issue gives you multiple reasons to shrug on your favourite coat and brave the cold. Put it in your pocket and get excited about your most memorable winter yet.

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Central Sydney Top Places to Shop

In the market for a new outfit?

Head to central Sydney for the cure to all your shopping woes.

From emporiums and arcades housing left-field local labels and overseas tastemakers to heritage buildings that double as glossy malls, central Sydney is a shopping addict’s fantasy.

Connecting Pitt St to George St via a narrow gallery, The Strand Arcade (412-414 George St) offers a Victorian-era escape from the CBD hustle. It also reads like a who’s who of Australian fashion, thanks to concept stores by the likes of Lisa Ho, Lover, Dinosaur Designs and Sass & Bide.

Spanning George, Market, York and Druitt streets, the QVB (455 George St) is a stately ode to Sydney’s past. Completed in 1898, the Queen Victoria Building is a striking example of Romanesque architecture and once doubled as a city library and a concert hall. Today, its glass dome floats over a mix of high-end retailers and a well-considered edit of local brands. Visit for wardrobe staples 8 FASHIONISTA STYLE SEEKERS

QVB

from Karen Millen or high end pieces

by Ralph Lauren, Oroton, Salvatore Ferragamo or Alistair Trung.

Stroll down the pedestrian-friendly part of Pitt Street to Westfield Sydney (Pitt St Mall), a glossy multi-store shopping complex ruled by fashion giants and global icons. Here, Zara and Gap sit alongside Prada and Gucci while homegrown brands Ksubi and Carla Zampatti show that local fashion talent can rival players from overseas. Swing by the ultra-modern foodcourt for a slick finale to your fashion fix – it features hip boutique-cum-eatery Cara&Co and yum cha mecca Sky Phoenix.

Beyond Town Hall’s warren of underground tunnels, you’ll find a perennially cool enclave that blends fashion, music, books and art. Although The Galeries (500 George St) has become shorthand for cult labels from Incu, Saxony and Alphaville, it’s also the

home of Japanese book emporium Books Kinokuniya.

Walk up George St towards Circular Quay to play with the latest technology at the ever buzzing Apple store, admire Sydney’s Louis Vuitton Maison and drop into iconic British luxury brand Burberry Sydney store (343 George St).

Make your way to the MLC Centre (19 Martin Pl) that offers classic French labels such as Cartier and Longchamp as well as Belinda, a sharply curated store stocking international labels sourced by fashion obsessive Belinda Seper.

World Square (cnr of George, Liverpool, Pitt & Goulburn Sts) might play host to offbeat Asian designers but it’s also proof that a culinary finish makes a shopping jaunt worthwhile. Visit for an inventive lineup of Asian eateries including buzzy dumpling maestros Din Tai Fung.

Although the city is a maze of fast fashion and luxury shopping it also plays host to clever dining, oversized bookshops and concept stores known for inventive design – it’s proof of Sydney’s rising status as a world city with a retail offering that evolves with time.

For Sydney shopping destinations off the city grid, head to lower Crown St in Surry Hills, Queen St in Woollahra, William St or The Intersection (corner of Oxford St and Glenmore Rd) in Paddington.

Visit urbanwalkabout.com or download the app for more information on Sydney fashion, food and lifestyle destinations.

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Designer fashion and accessories

FASHIONISTA In this section: Alistair Trung • Cara&Co • COTA • Duo • Ellery • funkis • Lisa Ho • Marimekko • May Day Market • MLC Centre • QVB • Sass & Bide • Saxony • The Galeries • Family Jewels • The Strand Arcade • Westfield Sydney • World Square Shopping Centre

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The Strand Arcade Defined by its ambient shopping experience and unique offering of premium fashion retailers, The Strand Arcade celebrates the craftsmanship and artisan techniques behind its leading contemporary Australian designers which include Lover, Manning Cartell, Alex Perry, Lisa Ho, Akira and Dinosaur Designs.

412 – 414 George St. T: 9232 4199 26

QVB An exceptional shopping experience where history, culture and shopping converge under a majestic dome.

Explore four levels of international luxury and iconic Australian fashion, exquisite jewellery, unique arts, gifts and antiques.

455 George St. T: 9264 9209 31

MLC Centre Celebrating personal expression at Sydney’s favourite source of style inspiration. MLC Centre boutiques include: Belinda, Gregory Jewellers, Farage, Hunt Leather, Jimmy Choo, Longchamp and Salvatore Ferragamo.

19 Martin Pl. T: 9224 8333 19

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The Galeries A lifestyle and cultural destination for urban fashion, art and music. Pick up new threads at Incu, Lee or Vans, a great read at Books Kinokuniya or fill up on tunes at JB Hi-Fi. When you’re done, don’t forget to grab a bite to eat in The Galeries Food Hall at Madame Nhu, Chat Thai or Mero Mero just to name a few.

500 George St. T: 9265 6888 33

Westfield Sydney The world’s newest shopping icon in Sydney’s centre. With over 300 fashion, food and lifestyle stores, Westfield Sydney is the ultimate shopping and dining destination for locals and visitors. With precincts catering for everything from luxury to urban, you’ll also find every kind of food and refreshment imaginable.

Pitt Street Mall. T: 8236 9200

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World Square Shopping Centre Spanning an entire block in the heart of the city, here you will find a selection of over 90 specialty retailers. From fashion including G Star Raw, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein Jeans, Cue, Marcs and HYPE DC, to dining where you can’t go past Din Tai Fung, Grill’d, GYG and many more.

Cnr George, Liverpool, Pitt & Goulburn Sts. T: 8669 6900 35

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Marimekko Stocking a range of women’s and kids fashion, interiors and textiles as impressively broad as it is playfully bold, the first Australian flagship store of this iconic Finnish design house is as gorgeous and well-considered as the clothes and accessories that adorn its racks.

66 King St. T: 9299 0372

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CARA&CO Cara&Co is an exciting multifaceted concept store and restaurant offering a fresh take on fashion, design and fine-dining. It showcases collections from more than 40 designers from across the globe as well as vintage pieces, selective perfumery, jewellery and a range of the newest gadgets. Cara&Co showcases intellectual fashion at a luxe level, producing its own aesthetic version of discreet luxury.

Westfield Sydney, L4.

T: 9226 9999 28

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Lisa Ho Lisa Ho has pioneered cool sophistication since the label's inception. Her penchant for prints, luxurious fabrics and the curves of a feminine silhouette have led her to create a wearable world of high glamour with an urban difference.

The Strand Arcade, L1, Shop 62-66 412 George St. T: 9222 9711 26

Sass & Bide Times have changed since Sass & Bide scored a global cult following with their famous two-inch zip. These days, the twosome mix a reference palette that includes Peruvian markets and industrial structures with a sartorial sensibility that’s masterful yet tongue-in-cheek.

Westfield Sydney, L4.

T: 8072 7272 28

Ellery Kym Ellery’s meteoric rise might be the stuff of Australian fashion legend but her collections prove that she’s got the design nous to back it up. Miniskirts, shift dresses and suiting made of leather, silk and broderie anglais - her pieces weave references to rock n’roll, vintage Americana and 90s cinema.

For stockists go to elleryland.com

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funkis Here you will find a highly edited ensemble of Scandinavian and Swedish homewares, fashion, clogs, lighting, and jewellery with a selection of European and Australian designs.

Labels include Marimekko, Secret South, Milk from a Thistle, iittala, and funkis’ own range.

The Strand Arcade, Shop 19, GF, 412 George St. T: 9221 9370 26

COTA COTA (Courtesy of the Artist) celebrates local and international artists with an eclectic range of contemporary jewellery. Enjoy a diverse collection of objects courtesy of the artist. A true handmade retail experience.

The Strand Arcade, L2, Shop 124 412 George St. T: 8354 1398 26

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Saxony Uber-hip retailer Saxony has no time for the present. Its daring, directional pieces in shades of black to charcoal might just signal a new wave in future perfect dressing.

World Square Shop 10.37 T: 9283 7700 35 The Galeries, GF, Shop RG09 T: 9264 3372 33 Westfield Sydney, L1, Shop 1018 T: 8246 9056 28

Duo Since opening in 1998, Duo has housed authentic and exquisite pieces of jewellery from highly sought after international and local designers such as Najo, Von Treskow, Sybella, Pastiche and Skagen. Their collection of unique and elegant pieces offers something for all occasions and budgets. Online shopping also available through the website.

The Strand Arcade, GF, Shop 16.

412 George St. T: 9221 7627 26 Also at 12 Cross St Double Bay. T: 9327 2145 and 615 Military Rd, Mosman. T: 9332 1169

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May Day Market The ultimate compromise between creative and ready-to-wear designs, May Day Market offers the pragmatic to progressive trend hunter a selection of Australian and UK designs.

Westfield Sydney, L4.

T: 8072 9976 28

Alistair Trung Alistair Trung creates intelligent, multifunctional clothing inspired by architectural cuts, abstraction and urban Zen. Transcending size, age and gender codes, this label is a favourite haunt for artists, scholars and the cultivated individual.

QVB, Shop 28, L1. T: 9267 8828 Also at 128A Oxford St, Paddington. T: 9360 2288 B3

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The Family Jewels Lead designer Kate Dagher has been creating bold and fabulous jewels for 20 years, working in sterling silver and using semi-precious gems, pearls and crystals. Also featured, works from exciting Australian and international designers.

Shop 6, 80 Castlereagh St. T: 9233 5152 27

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ELEMENTS OF Style STYLE SETTER SERIES #4: Huw Bennett, Arran Russell and Felix Chan

In just four years, Vanishing Elephant have sparked our obsession with the perfect shirt and injected wardrobe classics with a sense of fun.

Here, the trio give us a lesson in how to dress well.

Vanishing Elephant understands that style is about what you leave out. Conceived by Huw Bennett, Arran Russell and Felix Chan in 2008, the celebrated Sydney label has garnered serious industry acclaim thanks to an aesthetic that’s a study in the art of subtlety and pieces that are a playful riff on menswear classics.

“When we started the brand, we wanted to create clothes that were really accessible. We also wanted to provide something that could sit alongside high-end brands in an aesthetic sense, but still be affordable,” offers Chan.

Photography & Set Styling by Helen White.

Opposite page from left: Felix Chan, Arran Russell, Huw Bennett.

They wear Vanishing Elephant clothing.

These boys are clearly doing something right. Vanishing Elephant combines obsessive attention to design elements such as tailoring and fabrication with influences that range from irreverent and imaginative to the tongue-in-cheek.

For instance, the label’s winter highlights include flocked chinos in burnt orange, a double-breasted peacoat in muted shades of maroon, navy and gray and ink-blue leather brogues that are equal parts flawless craftsmanship and schoolboyish charm.

It’s an approach that’s proven highly successful for Vanishing Elephant – the brand is stocked at over 90 retailers in Australia and overseas, opened a standalone boutique in Melbourne in 2011 and debuted its first-ever collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Sydney this year.

The label also recently ventured into the womenswear market– a move that Russell admits has been something of a “steep learning curve.”

“Girls used to always buy our shirts and it was one of those things we always wanted to do. We wanted to grow beyond menswear and just thought that we’d do the next thing,” he explains.

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Vanishing Elephant knows how to turn the colder months into a sartorial breeze. Here, Huw Bennett picks the pieces that will see you sail through autumn and winter with style and sense of humour intact (see opposite page).

1. Melba “Brown brogue boots; walk, talk, meet a lovely lady and wait for the stalk.”

2. Bates “White and blue check shirt; we can never go past a woven shirt, this one is warm, washable and wovable.

The three W’s.”

3. Flinders “Wool striped jacket; bring it back, our much loved peacoat re-birthed in a featherweight wool.”

4. Cosby “Navy chino; we need a phone to communicate, we need chinos to operate”.

5. Bennelong “Navy knit; a new favourite, we love a layer and this is the perfect sandwich filler.”

6. Red socks “Just mix in some nice colour.”

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touches and a casual sophistication that’s somehow distinctly Sydney yet completely its own.

“Our look is either really neat and tailored – pants, a jacket and a crisp shirt – or its very casual. And this reflects who we are as individuals,” says Bennett. “The Vanishing Elephant aesthetic is really a two-sided coin.”

And the ability to keep both sides in balance is precisely why it works.

Q&A

Where would we find you on a Friday night in Sydney?

Tucked up in bed, eating gelato or maybe in the gutter.

Where do you go in Sydney when you’re short on style or design inspiration?

The MCA, the Art Gallery of NSW, a short drive south through the National Park or a walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens followed by a swim at Andrew Boy Charlton Aquatic Centre.

What item of clothing would turn an average Sydneysider into a gentleman?

Tricky. A tailored shirt, keep those collar buttons buttoned.

If Sydney were a drink, what would it be?

A rusty nail.

Who is your favourite Sydneysider, living, dead or fictional and why?

Arthur Stace, this man walked in many shoes.

What’s one activity that’s made for Sydney winter?

A walk in the sun during the middle of the day.

What are three style tips for Sydney winter?

A good pair of boots, a neat mid weight coat and a great knit or chambray piece to beat up over the cold months.

What’s your idea of a classic Sydney winter date?

Indoors, a dark corner or a great view, good wine and hot food. The Wine Library Woollahra, Icebergs Bondi Beach or The Sailors Club Rose Bay serve the purpose.

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From refueling over breakfast to soaking up the afternoon sun, there’s nowhere like Sydney for laid-back weekend fun. Here, Huw, Arran and Felix show us their no-fail ways to unwind.

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Breakfast at Gnome CafE, a Crown St fixture known for note-perfect flat whites (536 Crown St, Surry Hills. T: 9332 3191)

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Stop by Chalkhorse Gallery for a dose of local art (8 Lacey St, Surry Hills.

T: 9211 8999)

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Stock up on the best of Australian and Danish design at Living Edge (74 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills. T: 9640 5600) 4 REUben Hills for an espresso and white chocolate milkshake (61 Albion St, Surry Hills.

T: 9211 5556)

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Drive to Tamarama Beach for a lazy, late afternoon dip

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Follow up your swim with an icy beverage at The Cornerhouse (281 Bondi Rd, Bondi. T: 8020 6698)

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Back to Surry Hills for sushi and sake at Yachiyo Japanese (208 Devonshire St, Surry Hills. T: 9690 2424)

Order a Pisco Sour and settle into a dimly lit booth at The Apartment (563 Bourke St, Surry Hills.

T: 9360 4714)

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SYDnEY WINTER DIARY

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From electric performances and one-of-akind workshops to festivals that combine music, ideas and art, we’ve compiled a list of cultural highlights that’s a passport to cold weather fun. Mark your diaries and get set for an inspiring winter.

VIVID FESTIVAL 24 May – 10 June This groundbreaking festival plays host to performances by dance floor alchemists Kraftwerk and Empire of the Sun. vividsydney.com The Finders Keepers markets 31 May & 1 June This one-of-a-kind art market brings all shades of indie design to Eveleigh’s heritage-listed ATP building. thefinderskeepers.com

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What’s on and what’s happening in Sydney.

Bondi Winter Festival

Sydney WRITERS’ FESTIVAL 20 – 26 May The country’s biggest gathering of word fiends offers a heady blend of literary celebrity and commonsense writing advice. swf.org.au

miss diary dates JUNE

Vivid Festival

MAY Pyrmont Festival 17 – 26 May This waterside tribute to wine, food and art is known for collaborations between local chefs and producers from regional Mudgee. pyrmontfestival.com.au

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Sydney Film Festival 5 – 16 June Unfolding over twelve days, the city’s favourite celluloid tribute unearths cinematic talent and indie gems from around the world. sff.org.au Bondi Winter Festival 29 June – 15 July An outdoor ice rink, mulled wine and ski hut injects Bondi Beach with a dose of alpine charm. atbondi.com

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JULY Verdi’s The Force of Destiny 29 June – 22 July A visually stunning new production of Verdi’s unforgettable tale of deception, disguise and fate. opera-australia.org.au

Sydney Fashion Festival 20 – 24 August The city’s winter fashion showcase is high on sartorial superstars and catwalk glamour. mbffsydney.com.au

Sydney FRINGE Festival 6 – 29 September Sydney’s alternative festival with 300+ events over 3 weeks. The Fringe is an irreverent alliance of rebels complimentary to the more established, mainstream arts scene.

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Sydney International Boat Show 1 – 15 August Splash out on your dream yacht at this five-day nautical exploration. sydneyboatshow.com.au

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Persona at Belvoir ST Theatre 24 July – 18 August Ingmar Bergman’s searing study of intimacy retold by Melbourne director Adena Baker. belvoir.com.au

CRAVE Festival 1 – 30 October Sydney’s most-loved food festival is a lesson in eating well. Don’t miss the buzzy night noodle markets. cravesydney.com MANLY JAZZ FESTIVAL 5 – 7 October Soulful tunes and surfer vibes collide at this left-field seaside jazz festival. manly.nsw.gov.au SURRY HILLS FESTIVAL 27 October Featuring a left-field roster of bands, this high-voltage street party is equal parts music, community and hedonism. surryhillsfestival.com STYLE SEEKERS WINTER DIARY 27

Winter Agenda

The cooler months serve as the backdrop for some of Sydney’s brightest cultural thrills – from arts events to festivals that provide a fast fix for the winter blues.

In May, the world’s most inventive minds flock to Sydney for the local instalment of global ideas showcase TEDx (4 May). This year’s event sees the likes of design legend Marc Newson and space archaelogist Alice Gorman explore everything from how archaeology is eliminating poverty to new ways of looking at the sky.

Groundbreaking ideas also take centre stage at the country’s biggest literary festival, which unfolds across Walsh Bay over seven days. The Sydney Writers' Festival (20-26 May) features appearances by feminist author Naomi Wolf, eighties icon Molly Ringwald and literary heavyweights such as William Dalrymple, Robert Greene and Anita Desai. Don’t miss SWF Shorts, where Sydney actors read their favourite short stories and People of Letters, the muchloved literary salon curated by Michaela McGuire and Marieke Hardy.

Dazzling light installations mark the start of Vivid (24 May-10 June) - a lights,

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music and ideas festival that has fast become a winter calendar fixture. A key component of Vivid is Vivid LIVE, with solo-artists, bands and digital animators raising the roof of Sydney Opera House’s theatres, rehearsal spaces and most famously, its iconic sails. This year’s event plays host to dancefloor mavericks Kraftwerk, an exclusive live premiere of the new Empire of the Sun album and Live_Transmission, a haunting interpretation of Joy Division’s best works

by London’s Heritage Orchestra. The Vivid Ideas Exchange has gained a cult following among local creatives, thanks to its provocative workshops by global design, publishing and art stars.

The Sydney Film Festival (5-16 June) is known for its ambitious programming and knack for showing interesting independent cinema from Australia and around the world. This year’s highlights include The Look of Love, Michael Winterbottom’s critical look at the London underworld and Midnight’s Children, a lush adaptation of Salman Rushdie’s masterwork. It also hosts a festival hub that will have you rugging up to take on the late-night chill.

Frances Ha, Sydney Film Festival

Sydney’s days might be getting shorter, but its winter agenda is getting longer by the year. We cast an eye over the cultural highlights bound to have you braving the cold.

INdoor THRILLS: Books & Art 1. Books Kinokuniya Over 300,000 titles in English, Japanese, Chinese, French, German and Spanish, including an excellent range of manga, graphic novels, art and design, kid’s and cookbooks.

Kinokuniya’s generous proportions also welcome a rotating art gallery and ambient café. In an age of e-books and virtual reading, it’s nice to know that real bookstores still exist.

The Galeries, L2, Sydney.

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4. Better Read Than Dead It’s likely this bookshop’s staff members were librarians in past lifetimes. Check their green stickered staff picks for a good read.

78 Oxford St, Paddington.

265 King St, Newtown.

2. Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore Second-hand books line the walls of this cosy cafe with scattered vintage furniture across 3 stories.

3. Berkelouw Books & Cafe 1812 Good books go hand-in-hand with good food, coffee and wine at this cafe bookstore.

19 Oxford St, Paddington.

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5. Potts Point Bookshop A beautiful selection of fiction, design, art, history, travel. Renowned for its children’s books collection.

14 Macleay St, Potts Point.

Getting lost in a bookstore or hunting down art in an offbeat gallery are no-fail ways to while away a wintry day. And whether it’s oversized emporiums or pint-sized spaces that are big on surprise, Sydney’s bookshops and galleries serve up indoor pleasures in spades.

Here’s our edit of the most interesting in town.

1. The Ken Done Gallery The bright collectables of Australian favourite Ken Done are housed in the beautiful heritage Australian Steam Navigation Building. Done is known for his artful synthesis of native motifs and local foreshore icons like the Sydney Harbour Bridge in his original works, limited editions and clothing designs.

L2, 1-5 Hickson Rd, The Rocks.

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2. Blender Gallery Rock 'n' roll is religion at Blender. A cult gallery featuring iconic images of The Beatles, Bowie and Bob Dylan along with hard-to-find issues of Rolling Stone.

16 Elizabeth St, Paddington.

3. Brett Whiteley Studio Delve into the former studio, home and exhibition space of one of Australia’s most famous and important artists - Brett Whiteley (weekends only).

2 Raper St, Surry Hills.

4. Object Gallery A world of modern design, art and craft where church high ceilings and a light flooded gallery highlight continuously evolving collections.

417 Bourke St, Surry Hills.

5. White Rabbit Gallery Housing one of the world’s largest collections of Chinese contemporary art. The first-floor Tea House serves up delicious hand-made dumplings and traditional Chinese tea.

30 Balfour St, Chippendale.

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A LIFE IN PICTURES

STYLE SETTER SERIES #4: NASHEN MOODLEY

For Sydney Film Festival Director Nashen Moodley, curating the city’s favourite cinema tribute might be the most exciting act of his offscreen story.

Sometimes, the best thing you can do is jump into the unknown and trust that things will make sense at a point in the future.

For Nashen Moodley, a young South African music journalist with a long-time cinema obsession, this moment came in the form of an intriguing opportunity – the chance to take over programming at the Durban International Film Festival.

“I had covered the film festival for some time. When the director left, I was asked if I wanted to take over that festival and being quite young and quite brash, I told him I could do Photography & Set Styling by Helen White.

Moodley wears Three Over One cardigan and shirt from Paris Texas, 561 Bourke St, Surry Hills T: 9380 2002. Jeans and shoes Moodley’s own.

it all. And that’s how it began.

I ended up staying there for 11 years,” offers Moodley.

Moodley was right to listen to his instincts. During his Durban tenure, Moodley strengthened the event’s international profile and helped bring African cinema to the world stage – a focus that has earned him stints at the Rotterdam Film Festival as well as the fast-growing Dubai International Film Festival. Last year, this also saw him appointed Director of the Sydney Film Festival, a role that’s the stuff of cinephile dreams.

When it comes to curating the Sydney Film Festival, Moodley swears by an approach that’s worked throughout his career. “I think the key is that people don’t begin by loving cinema through Mongolian cinema. I try to give audiences as many entry points to the film festival as possible. I don’t think film festivals have one audience - the Sydney Film Festival in particular. We have several audiences and I try to find something for everyone,” he says.

Moodley, who’s a fan of Japanese director Takeshi Kitano, says that he’s excited by films that tell new stories in a compelling way and loves introducing audiences to filmmakers they may not have heard of.

He also acknowledges the part the festival plays in the city’s cultural life and that it’s vital to uphold this tradition.

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“Some people have come to every single edition of the festival so far, and I’m sure they’ll come to the 60th as well.”

During this year’s film festival, Moodley invites Sydney audiences to take their own leap of faith. “This year, the program includes lots of new filmmakers and actors that people might not have seen. But I think if audiences take a chance, they’re going to see some really incredible films.”

Q&A

Nashen Moodley

Which is your favourite cinema venue in the city and why?

I love the State Theatre; filmmakers love presenting their films there and audiences really appreciate being able to see films in such a magnificent venue.

What are your top three Australian films?

Some of the wonderful Australian films I have programmed over the years include Lantana, Beneath Clouds, Somersault, Rabbit-Proof Fence, Toomelah, Samson and Delilah, and Animal Kingdom.

What inspires you the most about Sydney? Where do you go when you need creative inspiration?

I often go to the Sydney Opera House, the MCA, and the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and try to catch as much live music as I can.

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Whether you’re chasing a cultural fix or culinary kicks, Sydney has you covered. Here, Nashen Moodley shares his favourite local haunts.

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Spend a morning browsing art books at Title (499 Crown St, Surry Hills. T: 9699 5222)

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Stroll to the city for a glimpse of the Sydney Opera House – it gets better each time.

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Lose yourself in the aisles of cult book emporium BOOKS Kinokuniya (The Galeries, L2, 500 George St, Sydney. T: 9262 7996)

Linger over lunch at buzzy Greek eatery The Apollo (44 Macleay St, Potts Point.

T: 8354 0888)

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Stock up on cult labels and one-off finds at Incu (The Galeries, Shop RG 19-20, 500 George St, Sydney.

T: 9283 7622)

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Bar hop your way toward The Grasshopper BAR – a go-to destination for your cocktail fix (Temperance La, Sydney. T: 9947 9025)

Wander up to Potts Point for a rustic Italian dinner at Café Sopra (81 Macleay St, Potts Point.

T: 9368 6666)

Pull up a table at The Passage for an early evening drink (231 Victoria St, Darlinghurst.

T: 9358 6116)

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Look of Love, Sydney Film Festival

FESTIVAL AGENDA

SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL

From blockbuster adaptations to heaven-sent collaborations, these are the festival highlights you can’t afford to miss this year.

FRANCES HA Greta Gerwig (Greenberg, To Rome with Love) stars in and co-wrote this breezy and charming modern fable by Noah Baumbach (The Squid and the Whale) about the misadventures of an apprentice dancer.

STOKER Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman and Jacki Weaver star in this haunting neo-Gothic thriller, the first English language film from Korean master Park Chan-wook (Old Boy).

THE LOOK OF LOVE Steve Coogan reunites with longtime collaborator Michael Winterbottom (The Trip) for the true story of the ‘King of Soho’, Paul Raymond, who made a fortune ruling a nightclub, real-estate and porn empire.

MIDNIGHT’S CHILDREN Salman Rushdie’s acclaimed novel is finally brought to the screen by Deepa Mehta (Fire, Earth) and the result is a stunning epic spanning several decades of Indian history.

Discover the artisans within Sydney’s food culture

GOURMAND In this section: Ananas • Azuma Japanese Restaurant • Baroque Bistro Patisserie • Fish at The Rocks • Gastro Park • Glass Brasserie • Grill’d Healthy Burgers • La Renaissance Patisserie • La Rosa Bar & Pizza • Marigold Restaurant • Mecca Miss Chu Underground • Ocean Room • Opera House Dining • Pendolino • QT Bar & Grill • Regent Place • Sake Restaurant & Bar • The Argyle • The Cut Bar & Grill • The Dining Room at Park Hyatt • The Nut Shop The Victoria Room Tea Salon, Westfield • Waterfront Restaurant • World Square

Culinary indulgence

Pendolino This elegant eatery serves up exquisite interpretations of regional Italian fare, courtesy of chef Nino Zoccali. Come for dishes such as polenta with meltin-your-mouth slow-cooked lamb, pan roasted Blue Eye Trevalla with tomato braised fennel and pappardelle, a culinary reimagining of Florentine backstreets. The restaurant also doubles as a temple to extra-virgin olive oil and artisanal pasta.

The Strand Arcade, L2, 412 George St. T: 9231 6117 26

La Rosa Bar & Pizza Inventive and intimate in equal parts, this Italian diner lures pizza purists with calzone stuffed with ricotta, salami and fennel as well as an inspired take on the classic margherita. Here, the dolci is a lesson in the art of sweet – think Tuscan toffee, vanilla bean gelato and limoncello sorbet that’s the dessert equivalent of a sun-soaked holiday in Rome. Take your friends, stake out a candlelit table and settle in for a slice of the good life.

The Strand Arcade, Shop 133, L2, 193 Pitt St. T: 9223 1674 26

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glass brasserie Fresh, seasonal and local ingredients showcased with a clean and contemporary twist exemplify Luke Mangan’s one-hatted glass brasserie. The epitome of decadent dining, glass is an Australian evocation of the classic French brasserie, providing an outstanding dining experience in the very heart of the city.

Hilton Sydney, L2, 488 George St. T: 9265 6068 32

QT Bar & Grill Sydney’s newest hotel is set above the historic Gowings and State Theatre buildings and blends restored historical features with cutting edge design and technology.

The property’s 200 individually designed rooms are a vintage design lover’s dream and if you’re bored with bland mini bar offerings, you’ll love the ginger ninjas and espresso martini making kits in each room.

49 Market St. T: 8262 0000 30

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Opera House Dining Soak up the atmosphere at Sydney Opera House. Relax and unwind at one of the many restaurants and bars, home to Sydney’s best chefs, food artisans and producers. Open for lunch and dinner until late 7 days a week.

Sydney Opera House, Lower Concourse, Bennelong Point. 2

The Victoria Room Tea Salon, Westfield Infuse a little elegance into your next shopping experience with a high tea or indulgent lunch at this exquisite tea salon. Set among the boutiques of the Designer Gallery, this is civilised decadence at its finest.

Westfield Sydney, L4.

T: 9357 4488 28

World Square Shopping Centre Tantalise your tastebuds with the range of delicious food options available.

For a more casual option try Grill’d, Guzman Y Gomez, Sourdough or the range of Asian eateries that match fast, friendly service with culinary authenticity. Think dumplings at Din Tai Fung or fresh Japanese from Fuku.

Cnr George, Liverpool, Pitt & Goulburn Sts. T: 8669 6900 35 42 GOURMAND STYLE SEEKERS

URBAN Artisans These six local Sydney producers combine culinary curiosity with a commitment to all things local. Here’s our pick of the products bound to keep winter cravings at bay.

Natural Lager and Cloudy Cider ($8) Young Henry’s 76 Wilford St, Newtown Young Henry’s Natural Lager owes its flavour to native herbs and spices. The craft brewer also makes cider from apples grown in Griffith, NSW.

Country White Loaf ($7-8) Sonoma

La Tur Cheese ($16.50) Formaggi Ocello

Various locations (sonoma.com.au) What do you get when you cross artisanal techniques with a painstaking 36 hour baking process? Heaven-sent sourdough.

16/45 Bourke St, Surry Hills Originating in Piedmont Italy, this thick, creamy cheese is handmade from sheep, cow and goat’s milk sourced from Sutton Grange in Victoria.

Bread & Butter Organic Pickles ($12) and Organic Onion Relish ($12) Cornersmith

259 Riley St, Surry Hills This local producer brings the traditions of Italy’s fabled Emilia region to Surry Hills sidewalks.

This hand-rolled pasta is a case in point.

314 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville This Marrickville café-cum-providore creates pickles, jams and preserves using humble techniques and produce sourced from local farms and inner-west backyards.

Ironbark Honey ($8) and Honeycomb ($17.50) Maya Sunny Honey Essential Ingredient, 731-735 Darling St, Rozelle Regional honeymaker Maya Sunny makes sweet, golden stuff that’s worth a bee sting or two. Try the sublime honeycomb.

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Strozza Pretti pasta ($7.50) Pasta Emilia

Ocean Room Famous for its sushi, sashimi and tasting menu, this modern Japanese restaurant combines an elegant, architecturally designed fitout with celestial harbour views.

Lingering over fresh and sumptuous flavours in the private dining room is a defining quayside experience.

Overseas Passenger Terminal, GL, Circular Quay West.

T: 9252 9585 5

Azuma Japanese Restaurant This stylish restaurant owes its white hat status to dishes that elevate Japanese fare to high art. It also serves as the perfect backdrop for culinary theatre - whether you’re savouring a ten-course degustation in the private dining room, perched at the sushi bar watching chefs spin magic with rice, seaweed and sashimi or combining your business deal with the seductive pleasures of cloudy plum sake. Visit for a dining encounter with a real sense of occasion.

Chifley Plaza, L1, 2 Chifley Square.

T: 9222 9960 17

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Regent Place Regent Place’s convenient location, diverse retail and much drooled over dining houses are attracting increasing numbers of followers as the word continues to spread. Home to some mighty fine establishments such as the fabulously authentic Thai restaurant Senyai, Vietnamese tuck shop misschu, Assembly Bar, Chefs Gallery, Tenkomori Ramen House, Chanoma Japanese Café and the recently opened Yebisu Japanese Izakaya & Sake Bar. A favourite of the city’s hip, Regent Place is a must for all serious foodies.

501 George St & 488 Kent St. T: 9283 3131 34

Marigold Restaurant Every lunchtime, Marigold is bustling with yum cha trolleys and diners eating their way through a menu that spans over 100 varieties of dim sim. There’s no shortage of choice and staff are happy to lift a bamboo steamer lid for you to take a look if you’re not sure. A new night-time dim sum degustation is one way to beat the crowds - a set menu of 11 dishes is available Sundays through Thursdays during dinner.

Level 4 & 5, 683 George St. T: 9281 3388

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Mecca This caffeine addict’s heaven was awarded Best Boutique Coffee Roasters by the SMH and produces note perfect espresso accompanied by a menu that focuses on fresh, local and sustainable.

67 King St. T: 9299 8828 20 GF, Goldfields House, 1 Alfred St. T: 9252 7668 3 2/646 Harris St, Ultimo. T: 9280 4204

Grill’d Healthy Burgers Grill’d debunks the myth that all burgers are low in nutritional value.

Find fresh flame-grilled healthy burgers with innovative toppings, made-to-order salads and a Mini Me Pack for little ones.

Harbourside Shopping Centre, L2, Pyrmont Pedestrian Bridge End. T: 9281 5121 36 World Square, UGL, T: 9261 4900 35

The Nut Shop Housed in the Strand Arcade, Sydney’s favourite nut purveyor has been exclusively supplying Vienna Almonds, Candied Macadamia and pure Chocolates since 1939.

Small Sydney business supporting Australian farmers!

Shop 25, The Strand Arcade.

T: 9231 3038 26

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THE ROCKS

The Argyle Cut, The Rocks

Sydney’s convict-era The Rocks district might be high on cobblestoned charm but it also doubles as a playground for the city’s up-and-coming culinary talent. Visit these bars and eateries if you like your history with a side of hedonism.

Waterfront Restaurant With awe-inspiring views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, this restaurant offers the quintessential Sydney waterfront dining experience. Set in the original Campbell’s Storehouses built in 1839, Waterfront pays tribute to Sydney’s past with its sandstone walls and nautical décor. Enjoy a range of modern Australian dishes and fine wine.

27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks.

T: 1300 115 116 10

Fish at The Rocks Set against Sydney’s history-rich Rocks district, this seafood eatery is equal parts classic and inventive. It lures theatregoers, travellers and locals with fixed menus and specials such as stuffed baby Barramundi.

29 Kent St, The Rocks.

T: 9252 4614 14

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Ananas Bar & Brasserie Located within ArgyleXchange, Bar Ananas brings shimmering French glamour to The Rocks. Enjoy champagne and oysters after work and cocktails into the early hours. Or, indulge in a magnificent French meal in the Brasserie.

18 Argyle St, The Rocks.

T: 9259 5668 8

The Dining Room at Park Hyatt Chef Andrew McKee’s take on modern Australia is equal parts classic and artful, thanks to stints at Beijing’s celebrated Aria restaurant, Park Hyatt Tokyo’s famous New York Grill and Sydney’s Aqua Luna. At The Dining Room he serves up Alaskan king crab topped with corn, beef glazed with molasses and whiting fillets gussied up with scallops and smoked pork – dishes that work as culinary counterpoints to the delicious harbour view.

7 Hickson Rd, The Rocks.

T: 9256 1234 13

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Saké Restaurant & Bar Located within ArgyleXchange in The Rocks, Saké is a beautiful, contemporary Japanese restaurant where the food is modern, fresh and worthy of its coveted Chef ’s Hat. The experience is brilliantly complemented by an extensive list of imported sake.

12 Argyle St, The Rocks.

T: 9259 5656 8

The Cut Bar & Grill Located within ArgyleXchange in The Rocks, The Cut is based on the finest New York steakhouses.

Serving premium cuts of prime Australian meat and the freshest sustainable seafood, it’s a bustling place where the service means precision and the diners mean business.

16 Argyle St , The Rocks.

T: 9259 5695 8

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La Renaissance Patisserie This family-run patisserie has been serving traditional French pastries since 1974. Beyond the magnificent cake display, the shop opens out onto a picturesque courtyard, a city oasis in which to idle over a coffee and a croissant or baguette sandwich. The gourmet meat pies and sausage rolls are legend. Also check out their signature range of ‘Art’ cakes named after French painters, such as Monet and Gaugin.

47 Argyle St , The Rocks.

T: 9421 4878 6

Baroque Bistro Patisserie Just 100 metres from La Renaissance, you will find the same French flair and authenticity at its younger sibling, Baroque. With views to the Bridge and Opera House, Baroque Bistro offers à la carte dining at night, with a seasonally changing menu, whilst, during the day, Baroque Pantry’s focus is on fast fresh and fun food for breakfast and lunch, with a nod to the French classics.

88 George St, The Rocks.

T: 9421 4811 11

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Sydney Food Trucks A new fleet of food trucks is bringing a slice of LA to Sydney. Hunt down these mobile eateries online at sydneyfoodtrucks.com.au.

These are our top six.

Eat Art Truck What do you get when you cross an ex-Tetsuya’s chef with a rock 'n' roll sensibility? Eat Art Truck couples street food such as confit spatchcock and pulled pork rolls with a left-field mission – the truck doubles as a canvas for street artists. eatarttruck.com 54 FOOD TRUCKS STYLE SEEKERS

Veggie Patch Van The handiwork of vegan mecca Yulli’s, this food truck takes cues from a farm barnhouse, complete with solar panels, plants and sustainable wood. It also serves up a zucchini and chickpea burger that’s worth kissing your inner carnivore goodbye. veggiepatchvan.com.au Cantina Mobil Cantina Mobil might have roots in Sydney’s Northern Beaches but it’s high on south-of the-border charm.

Go for the soft chipotle beef taco – it’s stuffed with chilli corn, tomato salsa and melt-in-your-mouth piles of slowroasted meat. cantinamobil.com.au Top image: Veggie Patch Van, satay sticks from Tsuru.

Tsuru Hawker food gets a Sydney makeover at Tsuru, a truck that channels the electricity of Asian capitals into addictive portable treats.

Try the satay skewers or reach straight for the steamed bun – pork belly, roast duck and lychee or spicy bulgogi in a featherlight casing. tsuru.com.au Agape Organic Wood-fired pizza rules at Agape Organic, Sydney’s only pizzeria on four wheels. This truck doles out paper-thin slices featuring toppings such as wagyu beef meatballs, scallops and Berkshire bacon. Don’t miss the organic spelt tacos. agaperestaurant.com Top clockwise from left: Tsuru truck; lemon grass rolls from Tsuru; Lets do Yum Cha truck; Cantina Mobil truck; Bitesized Delights truck

Jafe Jaffles Sometimes, comfort food is the best fix for midnight cravings. Jafe’s Jaffles has given your favourite childhood snack an adult makeover. Follow the yellow VW combi van for your hit of David JaffleHoff – a toastie packed with homemade bolognaise and melted-toperfection cheese. wherethetruck.at/location/jafe-jaffle

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STYLE SETTER SERIES #4: JILL DUPLEIX & TERRY DURACK

Terry Durack and Jill Dupleix might believe that food and words go together but they also prove that culinary chemistry can’t be found on a plate.

There’s a point in every writer’s life when they question whether they’re on the right path. For Terry Durack, it was a story about a fine dining encounter in France’s Alsace region, submitted to US food bible Gourmet and returned, rejected and unread. “I scrunched the whole page up, threw it in the bin and walked out of the room, disgusted,” laughs Durack.

Photography & Set Styling by Helen White, Styling by Mary Atkin, Hair & Make Up by Therapy Hair & MakeUp. Dupleix wears dress, cardigan and bangle by Marimekko and Funkis shoes. Earrings Dupleix’s own. Durack wears t-shirt and shirt by Jac+ Jack. Jacket Durack’s own.

It’s a good thing the celebrated food critic had already met Jill Dupleix. “I had no idea that Jill took it out, flattened it and sent it to the editor of Epicurean magazine. It then received a four-page spread,” says Durack. When Durack’s world first collided with Dupleix’s, he was working at a high-powered Melbourne advertising firm, a role that included regular lessons in the art of the long lunch.

“We had a fight the first night and hated each other. But Terry found out that I was helping a friend write a book and that must have intrigued him a bit. We met for lunch and finally got together six months later,” Dupleix recalls.

Dupleix and Durack’s culinary journey has always been bound up in their romantic one. They flew to Singapore and Hong Kong, sipped cocktails at Raffles and fell for food prepared humbly and served up on the street.

Durack bought her a book on the great chefs of France and they toured Europe’s Michelin star institutions, a trip that sparked a love affair with haute cuisine.

The couple also began writing about their experiences, accumulating bylines one by one. They both worked as food critics at The Age, then The Sydney Morning Herald and went on to co-author both cities’ well-thumbed Good Food Guides.

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“We were so innocent, so naive. There was a real learning curve about food in the eighties and we were just in the right place at the right time.” the eighties and we were just in the right place at the right time. And everything we knew how to do – write, eat, drink – all came together at the right time in this really great way,” says Dupleix.

It wasn’t long before London called.

Dupleix was made cookery editor of The Times, ruffling the country’s stuffy foodie establishment with her wit and no-nonsense approach. And Durack became the chief food critic for UK’s Independent on Sunday, reviewing restaurants from here to Monte Carlo and was named ‘World Food Media’s Best Restaurant Critic’ in the process.

But since returning to Sydney, it seems that this city best reflects who they are. When you ask Dupleix about her favourite dining experiences, she says sharing a beer and a hot dog slider with Durack at a local pub is as memorable as dining at Noma in Denmark or at a Florentine trattoria. “We met over a drink and we’ve probably stayed together over a drink as well.”

Q&A

What elements of Sydney food culture are you most passionate about?

Jill Chefs growing their own produce in kitchen gardens, the growth of indigenous ingredients and the next generation of chefs doing their own thing. One of our favourite places is Three Blue Ducks in Bronte, where a handful of surf-mad, former Tetsuya’s chefs have dug up the backyard, put in a permaculture garden and opened a café-by-day, and degustation dinner by night. The waitress wears shorts, the wines are biodynamic and there’s not a tablecloth in sight.

How has dining in Sydney evolved in the last decade?

Jill The expensive, old-school, fine diner is losing ground and we have so many more options in the middle ground that are hugely enjoyable and more sustainable. And – at last – our chefs are starting to learn about the wonderful grasses, nuts, seeds, spices, insects, meat and fish that are around us. How else are we going to ever offer the world a real taste of who we are if our ingredients don’t come from where we are?

Terry There has been a generational shift in the food culture, and the place is going off. Sydney loves anyone who rejects the status quo and has a voice of their own – that’s probably why Dave Chang chose to open his first Momofuku here outside America.

What is the best way to enjoy a winter meal in Sydney?

Terry Stay home and cook a slow braise over five or six hours. Serve with lots of red wine.

What is your signature winter drink?

Jill In summer, I drink Campari and soda. In winter, I winterise it by turning it into an Americano with a slug of Martini Rosso vermouth; it makes me feel all warm inside.

MEMORABLE DATES SATURDAY BRUNCH Kepos Street Kitchen, I just love Michael Rantissi’s Israeli-inspired food. It reminds me of when Bill Granger first opened bills, it’s that sort of game-changer. J The perfect steak Rockpool Bar & Grill, the meat is ethically sourced and beautifully kept, and cooked over charcoal. Just ask them not to slice it for you. T Sublime seafood Straight to Golden Century in Chinatown, to cover the table with whole steamed fish with spring onion and ginger, and mudcrab with noodles and scrambled eggs with prawns. T

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Curated Trail

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Serial foodies Jill and Terry have a passion for decoding Sydney’s secrets. These local fixtures play a starring role in their weekend ritual.

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Start the day at Three Blue Ducks, Bronte. Good for everything from a hangover breakfast of black pudding, eggs and great coffee, to a working lunch or a lovely four-course dinner (143 Macpherson St, Bronte. T: 9389 0010)

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Back to Potts Point and straight to Gypsy Espresso for that all-important mid-morning piccolo caffe latte (6/81 Macleay St, Potts Point. T: 8356 9264)

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Stock up for the week at Fratelli Fresh. Terry is forever dropping in to pick up Pepe Saya butter, Iggy’s breads and heirloom tomatoes. It makes our life work (81 Macleay St, Potts Point. T: 9368 6655)

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Head to Eveleigh Markets at Carriageworks. It’s the best food shopping ever because you know that everything you buy is at its best right now, right here (243 Wilson St, Darlington. T: 9209 4735)

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Visit the White Rabbit Gallery in Chippendale.

Not sure what makes us happiest – the Chinese art and the way it makes you think differently about the world, or the White Rabbit beer and northernstyle dumplings in the teahouse (30 Balfour St, Chippendale. T: 8399 2867)

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Linger over yum cha at Mr Wong. This is a little bit of chi-chi Hong Kong in the heart of Sydney, with superb quality, hand-made to order dim sum in a contemporary setting, with great wines and teas thrown in (3 Bridge St, Sydney. T: 9240 3000)

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Head to The Norfolk for a Lagerita up at the bar or out in the beer garden. Sends us back down memory lane to when our dads took us to the pub for a counter lunch (305 Cleveland St, Surry Hills. T: 9699 3177)

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HOT SPOT

GASTRO PARK

Grant King of Pier fame has brought his culinary bravado to Kings Cross with this modern dining restaurant and bar. The menu offers an imaginative snack selection and inventive mains along with an adventurous, well-edited wine and cocktail list. Come for a relaxed atmosphere, attentive service and note-perfect dishes - the type of creations that see classic ingredients spun into high art.

5-9 Roslyn St, Potts Point. T: 8068 1017 C4

A well-edited list of Sydney hot spots for a fun night out

socialite In this section: Assembly Bar • Baxter Inn • Gin Garden • Grasshopper Eating House & Bar • Mojo Record Bar • Palmer & Co • Rockpool Bar & Grill • Stitch Bar • The Argyle • The Morrison Bar & Oyster Room • Wine Odyssey Australia • Zeta Bar

pubs, bars & wine BArs

Assembly Bar A Berlin bunker-style bar hidden from the bright lights of the CBD, Assembly is tucked at the back of Regent Place shopping precinct. Sip cocktails from the classic to the avant garde or sample diverse share plates.

Regent Place, via 488 Kent St. T: 9283 8808 34

Stitch Bar Nestled in an intimate and unassumingly elegant basement, this cocktail bar is at once archetypical and wholly original. Sophisticated dude food complements an extensive and inventive drinks list that blends the familiar with the unconventional.

61 York St. T: 9279 0380

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Wine Odyssey Australia Explore and savour Australia’s diverse wine regions at this destination wine bar and restaurant. Sample over 50 Australian wines in the Wine Journey Room, deepen your knowledge in the Aroma Room and experience the best of fresh Australian cuisine in Wine Odyssey’s luxurious restaurant.

39-43 Argyle St, The Rocks.

T: 1300 136 498 7

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HOT SPOT

MOJO RECORD BAR

There’s a swagger of understated cool to this drinking den/vinyl store. From the play of dim light on the timber bar to the eclectic catalogue of records best perused beverage in hand, Mojo gets everything right.

Basement Level, 73 York St. T: 9262 4999 22 64 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX STYLE SEEKERS

King Street Wharf Discover a bustling waterfront haven of restaurants and entertainment at King Street Wharf. Feast on a multitude of culinary delights from traditional Italian to modern Thai and Japanese or sit back and take in the view with a drink in hand.

The Promenade (via Lime St).

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The Morrison Bar & Oyster Room This bar and oyster room combines big city brassiness with the kind of classic elegance that could spark envy in Don Draper. Classic cocktails, amazing tunes and a reputation for being busy every night. Food is by Master Chef Sean Connolly.

225 George St. T: 9247 6744 39

Rockpool Bar & Grill Housed within one of the finest Art Deco buildings in Australia, this Mad Men inspired venue with opulent brass doors, heavy wood and leather is a local favourite.

Choose from their extensive wine list and inspiring share plates (don’t miss Ortiz anchovies served on smoked tomato bruschetta).

66 Hunter Street.

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Palmer & Co This speakeasy features a flawless Prohibition-era fitout and a cocktail menu worthy of Scott and Zelda. Sink into a corner table with a Blood and Sand – a heady blend of whisky, cherry brandy and sweet vermouth.

Abercrombie Ln. T: 9240 3172 16

Baxter Inn Unassumingly hidden down a laneway in the middle of the city lies a whisky lover’s heaven.

Saloon style with its long wooden countertop, Baxter will see you stop off for a drink or two.

152-156 Clarence St.

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Grasshopper Eating House & Bar This watering hole wins the small bar stakes, thanks to dangerously addictive cocktails in recycled jam jars and a moody interior featuring vintage furniture by candlelight. The menu at the upstairs restaurant is a classy take on comfort food – think quail with smoked eggplant and broadbeans.

Temperance Ln. T: 9947 9025

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Zeta Bar Zeta Bar is a progressive cocktail bar and exclusive escape in Sydney’s CBD. Stylish, sleek and sophisticated, Zeta is internationally acclaimed as one of the most cutting edge cocktail bars in the southern hemisphere. Zeta has won multiple awards year on year for its bartenders, playful drinks, cocktail classics and seasonal, trend setting concepts.

Hilton Sydney, L4, 488 George St. T: 9265 6070 32

The Argyle Located within ArgyleXchange in The Rocks, The Argyle features five bars over two levels, including the famous outdoor cobbled courtyard. Enjoy cocktails, food and DJs playing live Wednesday through Sunday. Start your night here. End your night here.

18 Argyle St, The Rocks.

T: 9247 5500 8

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The Perfect Match Terry Durack’s Top Meal & Wine Combos

It’s hard to find a more natural winter pairing than a soulful meal and a glass of wine. We asked resident gourmand Terry Durack for his pick of Sydney’s best.

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Roast suckling pig with apple puree and red cabbage & 2009 Denis Pommier Chablis from Burgundy

WHY: Suckling pig, slow-cooked until the meat is fall-apart tender, then roasted until the skin is lacquer-crisp, goes beautifully with a fleshy, rich chardonnay.

WHERE: Catalina Restaurant, Lyne Park, Rose Bay. T: 9371 0555

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Bucatini all’Amatriciana

& 2009 La Fornace Rosso di Montacino from Tuscany WHY: A gutsy, full-on pasta such as this needs an equally gutsy full-on Sangiovese wine WHERE: A Tavola, 348 Victoria St, Darlinghurst. T: 9331 7871

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Xiao Long Bao

& Tsing Tao beer WHY: Delicate little pork and crab dumplings filled with bloody hot pork soup that spurts out when you bite/suck.

A cold Tsing Tao is the perfect match.

WHERE: Din Tai Fung, L1, World Square, 644 George St, Sydney. T: 9264 6010

Cantonese roast duck

& 2007 Curly Flat Pinot Noir from the Macedon Ranges WHY: Served in traditional style on the bone, complete with lacquered skin and mellow, liver-like meat, swimming in a pond of ducky juices; a natural with the cherry and spice notes of the wine.

WHERE: Mr Wong, 3 Bridge St, Sydney. T: 9240 3000

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Flinders Island wallaby tail with blackbean and red chilli

& 2009 Lowe Block Organic Shiraz from Mudgee WHY: This dense, sticky, finger-licking dish is like a more elegant, elongated version of oxtail, the flavour sweet, soft, and spicy and matching sweetly with the fruity spice of the wine.

WHERE: Billy Kwong, 355 Crown St, Surry Hills. T: 9332 3300

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The full Greek banquet (pictured)

& 2011 Gaia Agiorgitiko from Nemea, Greece WHY: The home-made taramasalata and warm pita bread, then onto saganaki, slow cooked lamb and sticky walnut pastries. The spicy ripe red speaks the same language.

WHERE: The Apollo, 44 Macleay St, Potts Point. T: 8354 0888

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Skin, hair and body

SENSUALIST In this section: Aesop • Barber Supreme • Benefit Brow Bar • Maiolo Therapy • The Day Spa at The Langham • The Spa at Park Hyatt Sydney

Salons & spas

The Spa at Park Hyatt Sydney This urban retreat soothes jangled city nerves with postcard-perfect harbour views and spa treatments, manicures and deep tissue massages that are a lesson in sensory bliss.

For an otherwordly treat, try some diamond dreaming - a facial and body treatment that draws on the hydrating power of diamond dust to transport you to another realm. If you’re an earthier type, you can’t go past an organic full body native clay and hot oil massage. It’s a celestial encounter that’s bound to become your favourite beauty ritual.

Park Hyatt Sydney, 7 Hickson Rd, The Rocks. T: 9256 1633 13

The Day Spa at The Langham Ranked among Conde Nast Traveller’s best places to stay, this Rocks hotel is equal parts old world elegance and modern-day charm. Channel your favourite London aristocrat over petit fours, scones and tea or linger over Gallic fare at the Gallileo Restaurant - the local equivalent of a Parisian salon. Featuring a 20 metre swimming pool and a heavenly lineup of body treatments, the Langham Day Spa follows up culinary pleasure with a different kind of bliss.

89-113 Kent St, The Rocks.

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Maiolo Salon Take pleasure in escaping the crowds and treat yourself to a $35 weekday blowdry that will see you attend your evening affairs in style. Experience the impeccable and cultured hairstyling services from the Maiolo team, who will create a personalised look that suits you perfectly.

The Strand Arcade, L2, Shop 109.

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Barber Supreme A welcome throwback to the days when personal, refined service was a given, the Barber Supreme gents have revived the art of barbery to groom the modern man to perfection.

31 George St, The Rocks.

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Benefit Brow Bar In search of the perfect arch?

Modern-day bombshells take note – this celebrated beauty emporium will shape, preen and primp your brows to perfection.

It also offers brow tints and waxing.

Myer Sydney City.

T: 9238 9111 29

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HOT SPOT

AESOP Aesop’s superlative range of skin, hair and body care products, made with the highest quality plant-based ingredients and non-botanical elements, are now available in six signature stores throughout Sydney.

The Strand Arcade, Shop 20, GF, Sydney. T: 9235 2353 26

The Winter Bucket List

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A winter drinking hole The Bourbon might call Potts Point home, but its spirit is pure New Orleans. Settle into a tufted, teal chair, choose a whiskey-laced cocktail and lose yourself to live jazz and blues seven days a week.

22 Darlingurst Rd, Potts Point.

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Spa daze It might be Sydney winter but at The Day Spa at The Langham, it’s 1960s Palm Springs. Restore your circulation with a range of starlet-worthy treatments such as volcanic stone and caviar massages.

89-113 Kent St, Sydney.

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Searching for an antidote to the wind, frost and rain? These eight Sydney winter encounters are bound to keep the chills at bay.

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A bookish retreat Featuring two floors of art books, new releases and cult fiction, the Newtown outpost of Berkelouw Books is a bibliophile’s dream. The upstairs cafe was made for whiling away brisk afternoons over a hot chocolate and your latest purchase.

6-8 O’Connell St, Newtown.

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Mountain highs A one-hour drive from Sydney, the Blue Mountains equal all kinds of high-altitude fun. Spend an afternoon exploring the bars and cafes of quaint township Leura or pack a picnic, pick a summit and watch the mist sneak over the valleys below. visitbluemountains.com.au

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A butcher with all the answers It’s hard to imagine a more soulful winter treat than a fall-apart piece of slow-cooked meat. Whether you’re braising lamb shanks on a blustery afternoon or after a cut of grass-fed roast meat, Surry Hills stalwart Hudson Meats will help you understand the journey from paddock to plate.

410 Crown St, Surry Hills.

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The snap and crackle of a roaring fire is an instant fix for dropping mercury. Pull up a perch at Rocks institution The Lord Nelson Brewery for a side of convict charm with your flames. They also brew a heavenly dark ale.

19 Kent St, The Rocks.

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Tempranillo, shiraz, merlot, pinot… the best winter pleasures begin with red grapes. But for extra warmth, order the mulled wine at Darlinghurst bolthole Pocket Bar – it’s a heady blend of cinnamon, vanilla, star anise and cloves.

13 Burton St, Darlinghurst.

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Baked eggs A fiery concoction of baked eggs, tomatoes and chilli peppers, Shakshuka is the ultimate winter breakfast dish. Head straight to Redfern’s Kepos Street Kitchen for an inventive take on this Israeli specialty and sample the heartstopping machiatto while you’re there.

96 Kepos St, Redfern.

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ANATOMY OF A STYLIST’S SHOOT

A collaboration between Style Seekers and Jason Grant takes some of Sydney’s brightest design talent into the woods.

There’s nothing like frosty temperatures and brisk winds to prove that there’s no place like home. For this issue of Style Seekers, we were inspired by the kind of Sydney apartment that proves that staying in can sometimes be as much fun as going out.

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Grant says that going beyond the city limits to style the space showcases the furniture in a different context. “The furniture really pops in this situation. I wanted to think conceptually and consider the way the pieces work in the space. It was challenging but a lot of fun” he offers.

How would you describe your styling approach?

I love mixing high with low and I really like garage sales, secondhand stores and markets. I think it’s easy to create a space that’s layered and interesting – somewhere that your friends can hang out.

“I don’t like the over-styled, contrived homes that you often see in magazines. I think this presents a lifestyle that’s difficult to access if you’re not super-wealthy.”

Tapping into his signature styling magic, Grant brought together furniture from Cult, Seasonal Concepts and Arthur G Basket: The Gallery Shop Cup: Beclau Book: A Place Called Home by Mr Jason Grant

Mr Jasoncaptions Grantcap capt ions captions aption capti Jason Grant has brought his warm, tactile aesthetic to the pages of Real Living, Belle, Vogue Living and Inside Out. The Sydney stylist and blogger tells us what makes him tick.

What is your recently launched book, A Place Called Home, about?

I’ve always wanted to do a book that encouraged people to find their style. I was very organised – we shot the book in a couple of weeks and I was very fortunate to have great designers working on it as well. I hope that it inspires people! A Place Called Home features styling tips, practical advice and real-life insights into creating a space you love. In short, it’s the kind of design tome that’s inspirational, not aspirational – my styling philosophy in book form.

Learn more about Grant and where to find his book by visiting mrjasongrant.com

Grant wears knitted Jumper by Jac+Jack; scarf by Marimekko; Fluc Jeans and Weathered Jacket from Collector Store; shoes are Grant’s own. See page 104 for contact details

Enter Mr Jason Grant. The Bondi-based stylist has built a career on his ability to create warm, imaginative spaces that lend new meaning to domestic bliss. We enlisted the help of the former Real Living Style Director to design an ideal Sydney apartment – a collaboration that took us deep into the forests of Centennial Park on an cool autumn morning.

“I love mixing designer pieces with finds from garage sales, second-hand stores and markets.�

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Vintage suitcase: Seasonal Concepts. Side table: Arthur G. Cup and saucer: Beclau.

2. Vintage suitcases and vintage Lilliput chair: Seasonal Concepts. Teapot and cup: Beclau.

Two-tiered pendant shade: No Chintz.

with homewares from local design stalwarts including Beclau, No Chintz, Dinosaur Designs, The Gallery Shop, Marimekko and Planet with surprising results. Here, we dissect our favourite pieces and the retailers behind them.

Beclau Teapot, cups, saucers Inspired by a shape created in the 1930s, this teapot from Beclau’s Dibbern Collection is fun and full of colour. Known for bespoke timber furniture, chirpy tableware and artful accessories that reference vintage shapes, Beclau is a stylist’s dream.

Unit 15, 198 Young St, Waterloo.

T: 9698 6422 beclau.com

Arthur G Design Couch, side table This svelte, elegant couch combines flawless craftsmanship with nods to mid-century modern design while the sidetable injects a dose of fun into any space. Arthur G is home to inventive, practical pieces that blend clean lines with fresh colours and shapes. It’s also firmly committed to Australian design culture and local manufacturing.

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CULT Chair, lamp, rug, table This chair by local industrial designer Adam Goodrum is playful yet classic and the vibrant rug is an instant mood-lifter.

Cult represents one of Sydney’s best furniture edits, thanks to its knack for

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Chair and lamp - Cult. Vintage cabinet: Seasonal Concepts.

championing Australian and New Zealand design talent.

21-23 Levey St, Chippendale.

T: 9690 0077 cultdesigned.com.au

Marimekko Thermos, tray and dinner plate, bag Grant can’t get enough of Marimekko’s prints and colour palette. This iconic Finnish brand use traditional screenprinting techniques to create pieces that blur the lines between design and art.

The Sydney outpost is a one-stop shop for all things Scandinavian.

66 King St, Sydney. T: 9299 0372 marimekko.com

Dinosaur Designs Vases Grant loves the colours and shapes of Dinosaur Designs’ pieces and counts this brand among his favourite local design heroes. It’s not surprising given that the Sydney brand uses resin, silver and glass to create bold ceramics that double as miniature works of art.

The Strand Arcade, L1, Sydney.

T: 9223 2953 (also in Paddington) dinosaurdesigns.com.au

No Chintz Pendant shade, Designers Guild floral cushions, striped cushion, armchair This two-tiered pendant shade (featuring No Chintz’s own fabrics) and the eggshell blue armchair are very contemporary and perfect for mixing with timeless STYLE SEEKERS FRINGE SEEKER 81

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5. Teapot and cup: Beclau. Tray and dinner plate: Marimekko.

6. Sofa: Arthur G. Designers Guild floral cushions: No Chintz. Blanket and throw: Planet.

pieces. No Chintz combines a global eye with a local focus – it spins its own range of fabrics as well as painstakingly producing soft furnishing and luxe textiles in its Sydney workroom.

153 Edgecliff Rd, Woollahra.

T: 9386 4800 (also in Balmain and Willoughby) nochintz.com

hard-to-find pieces including this artfully upholstered vintage chair.

It also stocks an amazing collection of pre-1950s homewares, collectables and fresh flowers 122 Redfern St, Redfern.

T: 0430 044 383 seasonalconcepts.com.au

Planet Blanket and throw Interesting textiles can spark instant texture and warmth. Planet draws on natural fibres and artisanal techniques to create unusual pieces that are both stylish and sustainable.

114 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills.

T: 9211 5959 planetfurniture.com.au

The Gallery Shop Artwork, cushions, basket This striking artwork is great for a pop of colour and these tactile woven baskets create textural interest.

The Gallery Shop’s Nichola Dare unearths the work of emerging indigenous artists via collaborations with rural art centres and a flawless curatorial eye. This results in paintings, crafts and textiles that are accessible, affordable and undeniably authentic.

254 Bronte Rd, Waverley.

T: 9369 3555 thegalleryshop.com.au

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FINEGRAIN GRANTS Finegrain matching grants support new, unique and innovative small businesses to locate or relocate to Central Sydney’s underutilised spaces.

UP TO $30,000 MATCHED FUNDING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS PROGRAM. Grant recipient: CRE ASION MACARON With the help of a Finegrain Business Development Matching Grant from the City, Sydney’s tiniest café has reactivated a forgotten retail space that was empty for many years.

Yu Sasaki operates on his daily whim and creates new flavours of macarons each day. Some of his more unusual creations have included beetroot and balsalmic vinegar, bamboo charcoal and sesame, fennel and lemon and wasabi grapefruit. The grant, alongside the business mentoring received by CRE ASION, were instrumental in the development of this business.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE CITY’S BUSINESS ADVISOR

RICHARD ROBERTS | riroberts@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

CRE ASION MACARON 21 Alberta St, Sydney www.creasionmacaron.com

Explore destinations beyond the city grid

FRINGE SEEKER In this section: Alimentari • All Buttons Great and Small • Assin • Baccomatto Osteria • Becker Minty • Caffe Sicilia • Carousel • Chez Dee • Dinosaur Designs • Enopizzeria • Jac + Jack • Lee Matthews • Les Nereides • Mag Nation • Mrs Sippy • My Island Home • Ondene • Planet • Push by PUSHMATAAHA • Somedays • Sydney Antique Centre • The Bather’s Pavillion • Tuchuzy • Porch Bread and Wine Parlour • Spencer Guthrie • Therapy Hair & Makeup

SYDNEY’S HIDDEN GEMS

Potts Point

Chez Dee This cosy, eclectic piece of Paris, keeps locals fuelled with a boutique collection of food, wine and coffee. Offering a cool, quirky atmosphere Chez Dee is the ultimate home away from home.

62-64 Kellett St, Potts Point.

T: 8354 1544 C2

Becker Minty This award winning store combines the best from around the globe in a collection of fine furniture, art, antiques, fashion, jewellery and more.

With many brands carried exclusively, here you will find rare, unique and perfect gifts.

7/81 Macleay St (via Manning St), Potts Point.

T: 8356 9999 C3

Therapy Hair & Makeup Creative Duo Joe Cutugno and Rachel Espley are renowned for their experience and the one-onone awareness cultivated with each client. Therapy’s eclectic Parisian interior provides the perfect setting for a color touch up or complete image makeover.

1/27 Challis Av, Potts Point.

T: 9360 0000 C1

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Paddington

Assin A conceptual fashion store showcasing a curated selection of luxury designer brands including Dior Homme, Lanvin, Ann Demeulemeester, Haider Ackermann, Undercover & Miharayasuhiro as well as their eponymous in-house brand.

Verona Cinema Complex, Verona St, Paddington.

T: 9331 6265 B1

Jac+ Jack Luxe knitwear and basics made from the finest cashmere, wools, silks and cottons lie at the heart of this Australian label. Celebrated for their specialist approach to design and craftsmanship, Jac+Jack pieces are coveted and timeless.

39 William St, Paddington.

T: 9380 6011 B2 126 Oxford St, Paddington.

T: 8970 1187 B6

Alimentari Tucked-away at the end of William Street, Alimentari is a charming eat-in-deli. Loved by locals, this little piece of Italy in Paddington offers fantastic coffee, delicious handmade Italian food and other outstanding delicacies.

2 Hopetoun St, Paddington.

T: 9358 2142 B8

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Dinosaur Designs A veritable treasure chest of vivid resin homewares and jewellery, Dinosaur Designs’ handcrafted products suit passionate and dynamic lifestyles.

With a fiercely loyal following, they are one of the most successful design stories in Australia.

339 Oxford St, Paddington.

T: 9361 3776 B4

Les Nereides Left Bank elegance meets Paddington panache at this imaginative jewellery boutique.

Its collection of necklaces, earrings and bracelets weave whimsical accents with contemporary references in a way that’s feminine, artful and inspired.

63 William St, Paddington.

T: 9380 9107 B7

Push by PUSHMATAAHA Celebrities can’t get enough of the handmade stirling silver and gold plate jewellery from this boutique.

Statement pieces from the new range are dazzling, with purple and red onyx studding bejewelled cuffs, rings and earrings.

9 Regent St, Paddington.

T: 9380 7816 B5

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Surry Hills

planet A temple to individuality, texture and beautiful materials, planet has celebrated hand crafting, style and sustainability for twenty years.

Artisan pieces come from local and international makers, materials include porcelain, alpaca fibre, silk, linen, leather, wool, beeswax and bamboo fibre. The planet range centres on solid Australian hardwood furniture and includes soft furnishings and lighting. Showroom open Monday to Saturday.

114 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills. T: 9211 5959

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Caffe Sicilia Located in buzzing Surry Hills, Caffe Sicilia represents an authentic dining experience from old school Sicily. From the rustic regional Sicilian cuisine to the old world service and dĂŠcor, this cucina, caffe and pasteria evokes 1940s Sicily unlike anywhere else in Sydney.

628 Crown St, Surry Hills.

T: 9699 8787 A5

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somedays This store combines art and fashion in a loft-style gallery. Representing Scandinavian fashion, somedays is a hidden oasis of understated cool tucked away from the circus of Sydney’s retail strip.

72B Fitzroy St, Surry Hills.

T: 9331 6637 A3

Sydney Antique Centre One of Australia’s oldest and largest antique centres with an in-store cafe and exhibition space. This bustling mecca of antique furniture, homewares, jewellery, collectables and vintage clothing, truly seduces decorators and treasure hunters alike.

531 South Dowling St, Surry Hills.

T: 9361 3244 A4

Baccomatto Osteria This sophisticated tribute to the classic osteria combines culinary nous with rustic charm. Stop by for cheese, wine, prosciutto or homemade pasta - the Italian art of all-day dining with a distinctly Surry Hills twist.

212 Riley St, Surry Hills.

T: 9215 5140 A2

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Double Bay

Ondene Enter this tranquil space and you will never want to leave... Society garment dyed bed linen from Italy, artisan made furniture and lighting from Paris based designer Christophe Delcourt, cashmere blankets and robes, Hotel Costes candles along with a selection of edited interior objects and glassware.

12 Transvaal Av, Double Bay. T: 9362 1734 D1

Mrs Sippy The breezy summer vibe at this friendly bar is more chilled-out LA than Double Bay. Cocktail adventurers will dig the signature Mrs Sippy Martini – a heavenly mix of Zubrowka bison grass vodka, Licor 43, grapefruit juice and fresh passionfruit.

37 Bay St, Double Bay. T: 9362 3321 D3

My Island Home This tropical emporium takes you away on an island holiday.

Brimming with a unique collection of exotic-island inspired homewares, gifts and resort wear, the beauty of a tropical paradise is right here.

5 Transvaal Av, Double Bay. T: 9362 8760 D2

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Bondi Beach

Carousel Sydney’s forward-thinking fashion folk flock to this boutique, stocking clothes, homewares and furniture from a globetrotting array of designers. Look out for pieces from iconic brand We Are Handsome and Natasha, plus the owner’s brand, Oscar the Third.

4/95 Gould St, Bondi Beach.

T: 0424 325 432 E4

Tuchuzy A destination store for the hottest in fashion. As well as being a treasure trove of emerging talent, regulars know they will always find a cool, modern edit of exclusive international brands Acne, Alexander Wang, Givenchy and Kenzo alongside established locals like Bassike, Dion Lee, and Lover.

11-12/178 Campbell Pd, Bondi Beach.

T: 9365 7775 E2

Porch Bread and Wine Parlour

Walking into Porch Bread and Wine Parlour you’ll find three venues in one. The bakery, with moreish pastries and pies; the cafe, serving coffee and eggs with trimmings; and the intimate wine bar, offering indulgent share boards.

17/110 Ramsgate Av, Bondi Beach.

T: 9300 0111 E1

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Lower North Shore

Lee Matthews Sydney’s idyllic Northern Beaches serve as inspiration for Lee Mathews, a local label that trades in effortless elegance.

Try the Fisherman-inspired knits, deconstructed shirts and tough-as -nails boots for your own slice of beachside bohemia.

Shop 5, 732 Military Rd, Mosman.

T: 9960 5788 G2

Enopizzeria Restaurateur Mauro Marcucci has done it again. Enopizzeria is Italian at its best - a huge menu of simple and authentic dishes with a sharp wine list, even the bambinos are welcome. You’ll wish you never had to say arrivederci.

Shop 5, 19 Grosvenor St, Neutral Bay. T: 9953 0022 G1

The Bathers’ Pavillion Just steps from Balmoral Beach, Bathers’ is actually three eateries in one: the Kiosk serves up coffee, baguettes and gelato to go; the Cafe focuses on Mediterranean meals in a casual environment; and the Restaurant offers a fine-dining experience courtesy of chef/owner Serge Dansereau.

4 The Esplanade, Balmoral Beach.

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Newtown

All Buttons Great and Small Buttons, buttons and more buttons are housed at this specialist haven. From the simple to the exotic, the handmade and fairtrade to haberdashery bits, All Buttons Great and Small has lived here since its inception in 1989.

419A King St, Newtown.

T: 9550 1782 F3

Mag Nation Thousands of titles from countless origins populates this land of magazines. Adopt their browse and relax philosophy in the pod seats upstairs or pick something high gloss or off beat for a night on the couch.

155 King St, Newtown.

T: 9516 0202 F1

Spencer Guthrie Ex L’etoile and Lucio’s chefs Troy & Oliver have combined more than their last names in this new venture. Striking a balance between sustainability and practicality, focusing on local produce, Spencer Guthrie will have you coming back for more!

399 King St, Newtown.

T: 8068 1080 F2

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Essentials All you need to know to get around town

Travel Ferries, trains and buses are all interconnected with tickets you can by to 1 transfer from one to another to get around town cheaply. For wider Sydney travel MyMulti tickets provide unlimited travel on trains, buses, ferry and light rail. Prepurchase bus tickets before you board at local convenience stores and newsagents around town. For all timetables and route info go to 131500.com or download the tripview app. Taxis are available when the yellow light is on and change over time is at 3am and 3pm and flagging one down can be a little trickier.

Times Most shops, department stores and shopping centres are open 2 Shopping from 10am–6pm Monday to Sunday. Many shops also stay open late on Thursday nights (until 9pm).

3 and ambulance) from any telephone. Police assistance line: 131 444 Refund for Travellers GST (goods and services tax) is charged in Australia 4 Tax – tourists can claim back the 10 per cent tax at the airport on purchases over $300 In Case of Emergency Dial 000 for 24-hour emergency services (fire, police

made in one store. Ask for the Tourist Refund Scheme at Sydney airport.

5 voluntary extra 10 per cent of the bill as a tip. Tipping is not compulsory in Australia.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY FASHIONISTA p.8-21 Shopping Centres MLC Centre 19 p.7, 9 19 Martin Pl. T: 9224 8333 destinationfashion.mlccentre QVB 31 p.6, 9 455 George St. T: 9264 9209 qvb.com.au Regent Place 34 p.46 501 George St and 488 Kent St. T: 9283 3131 regentplace.com.au The Galeries 33 p.6, 10 500 George St (cnr George & Park St).

T: 9265 6888 thegaleries.com.au The Strand Arcade 26 p.6, 9 412-414 George St. T: 9232 4199 strandarcade.com.au Westfield Sydney 28 p.6, 10 Pitt St Mall. T: 8236 9200 westfield.com.au/sydney World Square Shopping Centre 35 p.7,10,40 Cnr George, Liverpool, Pitt and Goulburn Sts. T: 8669 6900 worldsquare.com.au

Retailers Alistair Trung 31 B3 p.15 QVB, Shop 28, L1. T: 9267 8828 Also at 128A Oxford St, Paddington.

T: 9360 2288 alistairtrung.com.au Cara & Co 28 p.11 Westfield Sydney, L4. T: 9226 9999 caraandco.com COTA 26 p.13 The Strand Arcade, L2, Shop 124.

T: 8354 1398 courtesyoftheartist.com.au Duo 26 p.14 The Strand Arcade, GF, Shop 16. T: 9221 7627 Also at 12 Cross St, Double Bay and 615 Military Rd, Mosman. T: 9332 1169 duo.com.au Ellery p.12 For stockists go to elleryland.com funkis 26 p.13 The Strand Arcade, GF, Shop 19.

T: 9221 9370 funkis.com 102 BUSINESS DIRECTORY STYLE SEEKERS

Lisa Ho 26 p.12 The Strand Arcade, L1. T: 9222 9711 Marimekko 21 p.11 66 King St, Sydney. T: 9299 0372 marimekko.com May Day Market 28 p.15 Westfield Sydney, L4. T: 8072 9976 maydaymarket.com Sass & Bide 28 p.12 Westfield Sydney, L4. T: 8072 7272 Also at The Strand Arcade, 412-414 George St T: 9223 6917 sassandbide.com Saxony 35 33 28 p.14 World Square Shopping Centre, Shop 10.37.

T: 9283 7700. Also at The Galeries, GF, Shop RG09. T: 92643372 and Westfield Sydney, L1, Shop 1018. T: 8246 9056 saxony.com.au The Family Jewels 27 p.15 Shop 6, 80 Castlereagh St. T: 9233 5152 thefamilyjewels.com.au

Sydney Winter Diary p.22-29 Art Gallery of NSW 18 Art Gallery Rd, The Domain.

T: 1800 679 278 artgallery.nsw.gov.au Belvoir St Theatre A6 p.23, 25 25 Belvoir St, Surry Hills. T: 9699 3444 belvoir.com.au Books Kinokuniya 33 p.7, 28, 34 The Galeries, Level 2. T: 9262 7996 kinokuniya.com MCA 4 140 George St, The Rocks. T: 9245 2400 mca.com.au Sydney Opera House 1 p.27 Bennelong Point. T: 9250 7777 sydneyoperahouse.com The Ken Done Gallery 9 p.29 L2, 1-5 Hickson Rd, The Rocks.

T: 8274 4599 kendone.com

GOURMAND p.36-59

Ananas Bar & Brasserie 8 p.49 18 Argyle St, The Rocks. T: 9259 5668 ananas.com.au Azuma Japanese Restaurant 17 p.44 Chifley Plaza, L1, 2 Chifley Square.

T: 9222 9960 azuma.com.au Baroque Bistro Patisserie 11 p.51 88 George St. T: 9421 4811 baroquebistro.com.au Fish at The Rocks 14 p.48 29 Kent St, The Rocks. T: 9252 4614 fishattherocks.com.au Gastro Park C4 p.59 5-9 Roslyn St, Potts Point. T: 8068 1017 gastropark.com.au glass brasserie 32 p.39 Hilton Sydney, L2, 488 George St. T: 9265 6068 glassbrasserie.com.au Grill’d Healthy Burgers 36 35 p.47 Harbourside Shopping Centre, L2, Pyrmont Pedestrian Bridge End. T: 9281 5121 also at World Square, UGL, T: 9261 4900 grilld.com.au King Street Wharf 37 p.38, 63 The Promenade (via Lime St) ksw.com.au La Renaissance Patisserie 6 p.51 47 Argyle St, The Rocks.T: 9421 4878 larenaissance.com.au La Rosa Bar & Pizza 26 p.37 The Strand Arcade, Shop 133, L2 193 Pitt St. T: 9223 1674 larosabarandpizza.com.au Marigold p.46 Lev 4 & 5, 683 George St, Sydney.

T: 9281 3388 marigold.com.au Mecca 20 3 p.47 67 King St, Sydney. T: 9299 8828. Also at 2/646 Harris St, Ultimo. T: 9280 4204 and 1 Alfred St, Circular Quay.

T: 9252 7668 meccaespresso.com

misschu 34 34 E3 p.45 Regent Place, 501 George St. Also at Opera Kitchen, Lower Concourse, Sydney Opera House.

Shop 1/150 Bourke St, Darlinghurst and 178 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach. misschu.com.au Ocean Room 5 p.44 GL, Oveseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay West. T: 9252 9585 Opera House Dining 2 p.40 Sydney Opera House, Lower Concourse, Bennelong Point. sydneyoperahouse.com Pendolino 26 p.37 The Strand Arcade, L2, 412-414 George St. T: 9231 6117 pendolino.com.au QT Bar & Grill 30 p.39 49 Market St, Sydney. T: 8262 0000 qtsydney.com.au Regent Place 34 p.46 501 George St and 488 Kent St. T: 9283 3131 regentplace.com.au SakĂŠ Restaurant & Bar 8 p.50 12 Argyle St, The Rocks. T: 9259 5656 sakerestaurant.com.au The Cut Bar & Grill 8 p.50 16 Argyle St, The Rocks. T: 9259 5695 cutbarandgrill.com The Dining Room at Park Hyatt 13 p.49 Park Hyatt, 7 Hickson Rd, The Rocks.

T: 9256 1234 diningroom.com.au The Nut Shop 26 p.47 Shop 25, The Strand Arcade. T: 9231 3038 nutshop.com.au The Victoria Room Tea Salon, Westfield 28 p.40 Westfield Sydney, L4, Designer Gallery.

T: 9357 4488 teasalon.com.au Waterfront Restaurant 10 p.48 27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks.

T: 1300 115 116 waterfrontrestaurant.com.au

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SOCIALITE p.60-67 Assembly Bar 34 p.61 Regent Place, via 488 Kent St. T: 9283 8808 assemblybar.com.au Baxter Inn 24 p.64 152-156 Clarence St. thebaxterinn.com Gin Garden 38 p.63 252 George St. T: 9240 3100 Grasshopper Bar 25 p.64 Temperance Ln (off George St, btw King and Market St). T: 9947 9025 thegrasshopper.com.au King Street Wharf 37 p.38, 63 The Promenade (via Lime St) ksw.com.au Mojo Record Bar 22 p.62 Basement Level, 73 York St. T: 9262 4999 mojorecordbar.com Palmer & Co. 16 p.64 Abercrombie Ln, Sydney. T: 9240 3172 Rockpool Bar & Grill 40 p.63 66 Hunter St. T: 8078 1900 rockpool.com/sydney/bar-and-grill Stitch Bar 23 p.61 61 York St, Sydney. T: 9279 0380 stitchbar.com The Argyle 8 p.65 18 Argyle St, The Rocks. T: 9247 5500 theargylerocks.com The Morrison Bar & Oyster Room 39 p.63 225 George St. T: 9247 6744 Wine Odyssey Australia 7 p.61 39-43 Argyle St, The Rocks.

T: 1300 136 498 wineodyssey.com.au Zeta Bar 32 p.65 Hilton Sydney, L4, 488 George St. T: 9265 6070 zetabar.com.au SENSUALIST p.68-73 Aesop 26 28 p.71 The Strand Arcade, GF, Shop 20.

T: 9235 2353. Also at Westfield Sydney, L4, T4007. T: 9239 0477 aesop.com/sydney Benefit Brow Bar 29 p.70 Myer Sydney City. T: 9238 9111 Barber Supreme 12 p.70 104 BUSINESS DIRECTORY STYLE SEEKERS

31 George St, The Rocks. T: 8068 0772 barbersupreme.com.au Maiolo Salon 26 p.70 The Strand Arcade, L2, Shop 109.

T: 9222 1133 maiolosalon.com The Day Spa at The Langham 15 p.69 89-113 Kent St, The Rocks. T: 8248 5250 sydney.langhamhotels.com.au The Spa at Park Hyatt Sydney 13 p.69 Park Hyatt Sydney, 7 Hickson Rd, The Rocks.

T: 9256 1633 hyatt.com/hyatt/pure

FRINGE SEEKER p. 86-95 All Buttons Great and Small F3 p.95 419A King St, Newtown. T: 9550 1782 allbuttons.com.au Alimentari B8 p.88 2 Hopetoun St, Paddington. T: 9358 2142 Assin B1 p.88 Verona Cinema Complex, Verona St, Paddington. T: 9331 6265 assin.com.au Baccomatto Osteria A2 p.91 212 Riley Street, Surry Hills. T: 9215 5140 baccomattoosteria.com.au Becker Minty C3 p.87 7/81 Macleay St (via Manning St), Potts Point.

T: 8356 9999 beckerminty.com Caffe Sicilia A5 p.90 628 Crown St, Surry Hills.

T: 9699 8787 caffesicilia.com.au Carousel E4 p.93 4/95 Gould St, Bondi Beach.

T: 0424 325 432 Chez Dee C2 p.87 62-64 Kellett St, Potts Point.

T: 8354 1544 chezdee.com.au Dinosaur Designs B4 p.89 339 Oxford St, Paddington. T: 9361 3776 dinosaurdesigns.com.au Enopizzeria G1 p.94 5/19 Grosvenor St, Neutral Bay. T: 9953 0022 enopizzeria.com Jac+Jack B2 B6 p.88 39 William St, Paddington. T: 9380 6011.

Also at 126 Oxford St, Paddington.

T: 8970 1187 and David Jones. jacandjack.com

Lee Matthews G2 p.94 Shop 5, 732 Military Rd, Mosman.

T: 9960 5788 leematthews.com.au Les Nereides B7 p.89 63 William St, Paddington. T: 9380 9107 lesnereidesaustralia.com.au Mag Nation F1 p.95 155 King St, Newtown. T: 9516 0202 magnation.com Mrs Sippy D3 p.92 37 Bay St, Double Bay. T: 9362 3321 mrssippy.com.au My Island Home D2 p.92 5 Transvaal Ave, Double Bay. T: 9362 8760 myislandhome.com.au Ondene D1 p.92 12 Transvaal Av, Double Bay. T: 9362 1734 ondene.com Planet A1 p.90 114 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills.

T: 9211 5959 planetfurniture.com.au Push by PUSHMATAAHA B5 p.89 9 Regent St, Paddington. T: 9380 7816 Porch Bread and Wine Parlour E1 p.93 17/110 Ramsgate Ave, Bondi Beach.

T: 9300 0111 porchandparlour.com.au Somedays A3 p.91 72B Fitzroy St, Surry Hills. T: 9361 3244 someplace.com.au Spencer Guthrie F2 p.95 399 King St, Newtown. T: 8068 1080 spencerguthrie.com Sydney Antique Centre A4 p.91 531 South Dowling St. Surry Hills.

T: 9361 3244 sydantcent.com.au The Bather’s Pavilion G3 p.94 4 The Esplanade Balmoral. T: 9969 5050 batherspavilion.com.au Therapy Hair & Makeup C1 p.87 1/27 Challis Ave, Potts Point. T: 9360 0000 Tuchuzy E2 p.93 11-12/178 Campbell Pde, Bondi Beach.

T: 9365 7775 blog.tuchuzy.com

Sydney Style Setters #4: Vanishing Elephant p.21 Curated Trail: Chalkhorse Gallery, 8 Lacey St, Surry Hills. T: 9211 8999.

Gnome Café, 536 Crown St, Surry Hills.

T: 9332 3191. Living Edge, 74 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills. T: 9640 5600. Reuben Hills, 61 Albion St, Surry Hills. T: 9211 5556.

The Apartment, 563 Bourke St, Surry Hills.

T: 9360 4714. The Cornerhouse, 281 Bondi Rd, Bondi. T: 80206698. Yachiyo Japanese, 208 Devonshire St, Surry Hills. T: 9690 2424.

Huw Bennett, Arran Russell & Felix Chan wear Vanishing Elephant clothing.

INDOOR THRILLS: ART & BOOKS p.28 Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore, 78 Oxford St, Paddington. T: 9380 6617.

Berkelouw Books & Cafe 1812, 19 Oxford St, Paddington. T: 9360 3200.

Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown. T: 9557 8700. Blender Gallery, 16 Elizabeth St, Paddington. T: 9380 7080.

Brett Whiteley Studio, 2 Raper St, Surry Hills.

Books Kinokuniya, The Galeries, L2, Sydney.

T: 9262 7996 Object Gallery, 417 Bourke St, Surry Hills. T: 9361 4511. Potts Point Bookshop, 14 Macleay St, Potts Point. T: 9331 6642. The Ken Done Gallery, L2, 1-5 Hickson Rd, The Rocks. T: 8274 4599.

White Rabbit Gallery, 30 Balfour St, Chippendale. T: 8399 2867 Sydney Style Setters #4: Nashen Moodley, Sydney festival director p.30 Curated Trail: Books Kinokuniya, The Galeries, L2, 500 George St, Sydney.

T: 9262 7996. Café Sopra, 81 Macleay St, Potts Point. T: 9368 6666. Incu, The Galeries, Shop RG 19–20, 500 George St. T: 9283 7622.

Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Pt, Sydney. The Apollo, 44 Macleay St, Potts Point. T: 8354 0888. The Grasshopper Bar, Temperance Ln, Sydney. T: 9947 9025.

The Passage, 231 Victoria St, Darlinghurst.

T: 9358 6116. Title, 499 Crown St, Surry Hills.

T: 9699 5222

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Nashen Moodley wears Three Over One cardigan and shirt from Paris Texas (facebook.com/paristexassydney).

Jeans and shoes Moodley’s own.

Urban Artisans p.42 Cornersmith, 314 Illawara Rd, Marrickville.

T: 8065 0844. Formaggi Ocello, 16/45 Bourke St, Surry Hills. T: 9357 7878.

Maya Sunny Honey, available at Essential Ingredient, 731–735 Darling St, Rozelle.

T: 9555 8300. Pasta Emilia, 259 Riley St, Surry Hills. T: 0432 969 426. Sonoma, 241 Glenmore Rd, Paddington. T: 9331 3601; 178 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach.

T: 9130 1124; 215A, Glebe Point Rd, Glebe.

T: 9660 2116; Shop 5/156 Edgecliff Rd, Woollahra; T: 9388 0044. 32-44, Birmingham St, Alexandria. T: 8338 1051. Young Henry’s, 76 Wilford St, Newtown. T: 9519 0048.

Sydney Style Setters #4: Jill Dupleix & Terry Durack p.54 Memorable Dates: Golden Century, 393–399, Sussex St, Haymarket.

T: 9212 3901 Kepos Street Kitchen, 96 Kepos St, Redfern. T: 9319 3919. Rockpool Bar & Grill, 66 Hunter St, Sydney.

T: 8078 1900. Curated Trail: Eveleigh Markets, 243 Wilson St, Darlington.

T: 9209 4735. Fratelli Fresh, 81 Macleay St, Potts Point. T: 9368 6655. Gypsy Espresso, 6/81 Macleay St, Potts Point. T: 8356 9264.

Mr Wong, 3 Bridge St, Sydney. T: 9240 3000. Three Blue Ducks, 143 Macpherson St, Bronte. T: 9389 0010. The Norfolk, 305 Cleveland St, Surry Hills. T: 96993177.

White Rabbit Gallery, 30 Balfour St, Chippendale. T: 8399 2867.

Jill Dupleix wears dress, cardigan & bangle

by Marimekko (marimekko.com), shoes by funkis (funkis.com), earrings Dupleix’s own. Terry Durack wears t-shirt and shirt

by Jac+ jack ( jacandjack.com), jacket is Durack’s own.

The Perfect Match: Terry durack’s top Meal & Wine Combos p.66 A Tavola, 348 Victoria St, Darlinghurst.

T: 9331 7871.

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Billy Kwong, 355 Crown St, Surry Hills.

T: 9332 3300. Catalina Restaurant, Lynne Park, Rose Bay. T: 9371 0555. Din Tai Fung, Level 1, World Square, 644 George St, Sydney. T: 9264 6010. Mr Wong, 3 Bridge St, Sydney. T: 9240 3000. The Apollo, 44 Macleay St, Potts Point. T: 8354 0888.

The Winter Bucket List p.72 Berkelouw Books, 6-8 O’Connell St, Newtown. T: 9557 1777. Hudson Meats, 410 Crown St, Surry Hills. T: 9332 4454.

Also at 24-28 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove.

T: 9427 9000 and 450–476 Miller St, Cammeray. T: 9954 5900. Kepos Street Kitchen, 96 Kepos St, Redfern. T: 9319 3919.

Pocket Bar, 13 Burton St, Darlinghurst.

The Bourbon, 22 Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point. T: 9035 8888. The Day Spa at the Langham, 89–113 Kent St, Sydney.

T: 8248 5250. The Lord Nelson Brewery, 19 Kent St, The Rocks. T: 9251 4044.

ANATOMY OF A STYLIST’S SHOOT p.74 Arthur G Design, 1/8 Hill St, Surry Hills.

T: 9332 1488, arthurg.com.au. Beclau, Unit 15, 198 Young St, Waterloo.

T: 9698 6422, beclau.com. Cult, 21-23 Levy St, Chippendale. T: 9690 0077, cultdesign. com.au. Dinosaur Designs, The Strand Arcade, L1, Sydney. T: 9223 2953. Also at 339 Oxford St, Paddington. T: 9361 3776, dinosaurdesigns.com.au. Marimekko, 66 King St, Sydney. T: 9299 0372, marimekko. com. No Chintz, 153 Edgecliff Rd, Woollahra.

T: 9386 4800. Also at 499 Balmain St, Rozelle.

T: 9810 0078 and 509 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby. T: 9958 0257, nochintz.com.

Planet, 114 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills.

T: 92115959, planetfurniture.com.au.

Seasonal Concepts, 122 Redfern St, Redfern.

T: 0430 044 383, seasonalconcepts.com.au.

The Gallery Shop, 254 Bronte Rd, Waverley.

T: 9369 3555, thegalleryshop.com.au.

Jason Grant wears knitted Jumper by Jac+ Jack ( jacandjack.com); scarf by Marimekko (marimekko.com); Fluc Jeans and Weathered Jacket from Collector Store (collectorstore.com.au); shoes Grant’s own.

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