Restaurant Find: Riley St Garage Sydney

Riley Street Garage Sydney - meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot

The team behind Bondi’s “Stuffed Beaver” is all grown up now with its latest restaurant offering, Riley St Garage. Enter a non-descript building off Williams St and into a dimly lit expansive space, which can only be described at industrial-chic. The backdrop consists of stripped-down brick walls, exposed metal beams which hang from the lofty […]

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Restaurant Find: Bang Sydney

With its blazing neon red light beckoning, this new establishment is impossible to overlook. Bang, recently opened on Crown Street, is a new restaurant serving up Bangladeshi street food on the streets of Sydney. Bang is housed in a high-ceilinged room with exposed brick, timber rafters, and playful details ”“ the dishes are presented in […]

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Restaurant Find: Playa Takeria Sydney

Playa Takeria Sydney | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot

It is impossible to ignore this colorful new cantina that has popped up on Darlinghurst Road – not least because of the larger-than-life graffiti-art mural of Frida Kahlo (by Argentine artist Skullavera) gazing out over laughing groups of curb-side diners. Inspired by the idyllic Mexican beachside city of Playa del Carmen, Playa Takeria lives up […]

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Interior Design Find: Small Spaces Sydney

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How many of us are guilty for the over-consumption of unnecessary objects? The concept to ‘living lightly’ is the driving force behind this light and airy store, aptly named, Small Spaces. Almost always greeted by ‘Bunny’ (the owners dog), upon entering you feel like you have just popped into your stylish friend’s home. Small Spaces showcases a highly curated collection […]

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Restaurant Find: The Butler Sydney

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Nestled in the leafy backstreets of Potts Point, The Butler’s unassuming exterior does not match the vibrant oasis that lies within.  It’s impossible to choose one defining feature of this new bar-restaurant; is it the unparalleled panoramic view of Sydney’s CBD skyline, the French-inspired food or the fantastic fit out complete with wicker chairs and […]

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Cinema & Bar Find: Golden Age Sydney

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If you feel like stepping back into the bygone era where the men were dapper and the cocktails potent, head to the Golden Age Cinema. Located in Paramount House in Surry Hills, this small bar boasts a small screening room originally built in 1940. The old school 40-seat cinema is complete with low-slung wooden chairs, […]

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Restaurant Find: ACME Sydney

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If you’re after a hearty bowl of bolognese or a piece of Nonna’s homemade tiramisu – then this is not the place for you. ACME Sydney offers a completely new take on Italian. Mitch Orr, the “M” in ACME hailing from Sepia, Duke Bistro, Buzo and 121 BC even jokes that ACME is “#notanitalianrestaurant – we […]

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Sydney Food Find: Malay Chinese Takeaway

Laksa at Sydney Food Find: Malay Chinese Takeaway | meltingbutter.com

1 / 1 ( 1 vote ) I’m not shy about saying that this no-frills lunch spot serves the best Laksa in Sydney as this is widely agreed by Laksa loving Sydneysiders. There are two types of customers that line up for Laksa at Malay Chinese Takeaway ”“ food savvy businessmen willing to use their […]

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Sydney Hotspot Find: Vietnamese Food at the Kirribilli Markets

SYDNEY HOTSPOT FIND: VIETNAMESE FOOD AT THE KIRRIBILLI MARKETS | meltingbutter.com

VIETNAMESE STAND AT KIRRIBILLI MARKETS, KIRRIBILLI This little piggy went to the Kirribilli Markets A favorite weekend past time of mine is hitting the markets. The fresh air, fresh food and knick-knacks seems to slow down the pace. One of my favorite markets is the Kirribilli Art and Design market, because of the art, design, […]

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The Curators: Laurent-Perrier & Chef Brendan Cato Uncover the Most Indulgent Dining Experiences in Sydney

1 / 1 ( 2 votes ) After a trip to Laurent-Perrier’s Sydney pop-up location The L-P Bar and a chat with its head chef Brendan Cato my mind kept wandering to those moments when we share champagne. These are the moments of pure indulgence that we pair with fine food and wine as we […]

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