The Herald column that turns 40 this week served with a cease and desist over its name

For the past four decades,Short Black has charted the rise of Sydney’s food and lifestyle scene.

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Kylie Kwong standing in front of her South Eveleight eatery,Luck Kwong.

Food legend Kylie Kwong to close Lucky Kwong and step away from restaurants

After 30 years pioneering a new style of Chinese cuisine,Kwong is ready to move on to her next chapter. But first? A well-earned break.

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A plate of onigiri held by Comeco Foods co-owner Masa Haga.

Bored of sushi rolls? This alternative is healthier,fresher,cheaper and gaining popularity

Japan’s “soul food” is creeping onto Sydney cafe menus. And these rice balls have a few bonuses that our beloved handrolls don’t.

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Sure,this is a terrific place to wrap grilled meat in bread,but there’s much more to explore

Syrian restaurant Al Shami’s big menu goes beyond the usual grab bag of the Middle East’s greatest hits.

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Rocker’s beer and burger deal.

Cheap drinks,free food:12 of Sydney’s best happy hour specials (with snacks)

From cocktails and hot dogs,to roast beef chip butties,here are 12 hunger-busting happy hours to try,right now.

  • Bianca Hrovat
The namesake dish at 1800 Lasagne - a pork and beef lasagne.

Melbourne’s first hatted lasagne restaurant is coming to Sydney for one night only

Jamie Oliver “hoovered” up this lasagne during his Australian visit. Now Sydneysiders get a chance to try it.

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Sydney restaurants Tequila Daisy (left) and Redbird are closing.

Tougher than the GFC:Duo shut their hatted Chinese and casual Mexican restaurants

Citing the toughest trading conditions they’ve experienced,Sydney hospitality veterans Rebecca Lines and Hamish Ingham have closed two eateries.

  • Scott Bolles
Scrambled eggs with black lime za’atar crisp,sourdough and cultured butter.

Leisurely late breakfasts and shaken tahini lattes star at this cruisy beach cafe

Excellent scrambled eggs,a za’atar-flecked brekky plate and exemplary service are just the ticket at Noon in Manly.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Energy levels are high across the vast rabbit warren of a space.
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Does Merivale magic strike again at Good Luck Restaurant Lounge?

Justin Hemmes’ latest venue is a high-energy rabbit warren of a space with a menu that’s just as super-charged.

  • Terry Durack
Chef Tetsuya Wakuda at his Tetsuya’s restaurant in Sydney.

Iconic Sydney restaurant Tetsuya’s closing in July after 35 years

After attempting to relocate his famous venue from its Kent Street base,chef Tetsuya Wakuda has made the “very difficult decision” to call time.

  • Scott Bolles
Martin 21 and its cafe sidekick,Marty’s,will open alongside Lune Croissanterie at 1 Elizabeth.

Why Martin Place is set to become Sydney’s hot new go-to hospitality hub

With a new metro station and a flush of new venues set to open in the coming months,diners will be flocking to the historic city strip.

  • Scott Bolles

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