Close to home & Going solo or with a partner

 

1. Praise cheese at Mould fest (12 & 13 Aug)

Sydney cheese fanatics: get your black markers and calendars out – Australia’s cult favourite cheese festival Mould is back this August and the 2022 program looks too gouda to be true.

Turn up the heat with moody lighting, luxe interiors, private booths, shared plates and plenty of Champagne. You’ll find all of this, and more, in our list of Sydney’s most romantic restaurants this winter.

3. Dining alone? We’ve got you! 

Treat yourself to a night of good food, better vibes, and the unparalleled joy of basking in your own company at any of these great restaurants across Sydney.

4. Warm up with Sydney’s best soups

From flavourful ramen and hearty French onion to a herbal pho and a deliciously peppery pork rib soup, Sydney has a way with this traditional winter warmer and we’ve rounded up some of the hottest soups around.

Close to home & Out with loved ones or mates

 

5. Top chef reveals Sydney’s best Italian food

We asked powerhouse chef Eugenio Maiale, the man behind A Tavola and Flour, Eggs and Water, where to get Sydney’s best Italian food and he let us in on more than a few secrets.

6. Roll with it at this new Sydney restaurant

Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, and a new Sydney restaurant is promising to serve them up with a distinctly Italian twist plus a side of fun.

7. Eat cheap at these fab Asian eateries

You can easily eat your way through Asia in Sydney and its many suburbs without breaking the budget. We’ve rounded up seven great value Asian restaurants to get you started.

8. Keep cosy at these Sydney spots

Whether it’s a Sunday roast by a crackling fireplace or devouring a bowl of spicy Indian curry to warm you up, there’s always something delicious to tuck into as the months get cooler.

9. Watch footy, eat well at these great pubs

With the football season warming up and the outside temperatures dipping, it’s the perfect time of year to enjoy excellent food, a cosy atmosphere and good times at these Sydney pubs.

Out with loved ones or mates & Out of town

 

10. Eat like a local in the Blue Mountains 

Find out where Katoomba local and foodie Louise Ward reckons you should eat and drink when you’re ready to take a break from Sydney and head to the winter wonderland that is the Blue Mountains.

11. Where to eat and drink in Thredbo

Thredbo has just been crowned the winner of Australia’s best ski resort at the World Ski Awards, but in between hitting the slopes, where do you crash for a great feed and après-ski bevvy? Just in time for snow season, we’ve got you covered.

12. Hit the slopes (and bars!) in Wanaka NZ

After a big day skiing, snowboarding or just living the your best snow life at Wanaka, we’ve rounded up a fabulous selection of eateries to restore your energy for another day of the ski season.

Out of town & Going solo or with a partner

 

13. Escape winter at Bali’s Cave restaurant

The Cave by Ryan Clift is the hottest new restaurant in the heart of Uluwatu and its remarkable because you’ll find it in a 25,000-year-old cave.

14. Head south to Melbourne’s laneway eateries

Graffiti art and hipster vibes? You’re definitely in a Melbourne laneway where finding your way can be tricky, but not with our guide to the best Melbourne restaurants these tiny streets have to offer.

15. Discover romantic NSW destination restaurants

Itching to get out of Sydney with that special someone?Head for the open road and take your pick from five stunning destination restaurants around New South Wales well worth the drive.

16. Drive to the Hunter’s Wine & Food Festival (till June 30)

Need a good excuse to escape to wine country? If sampling wine and epicurean delights by firelight sounds like your perfect getaway this winter, the Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival is your ticket.