Itadakimasu.
14/20

Is onigiri the new sushi roll? Sandoitchi’s stylish spin-off is doing a next-level version

The triangle-shaped,nori-wrapped rice ball was one of Japan’s earliest portable snacks. Here,they’re made to order using rice cooked throughout the day,and served alongside a full drinks menu.

  • Helen Yee
Claret Club.
14/20

Wine bar downstairs,restaurant up,this spot from gun sommeliers is revitalising Stanley St

Owners Harry Hunter and Bridget Raffal bring experience from three-hatted Sixpenny,Where’s Nick and Bentley to their new labour of love,which feels a little like the caves à vin of Paris.

  • David Matthews
Mishy's,Surry Hills.
14/20

Mishy’s is like a big-hearted dinner party. So why aren’t more people talking about it?

With hand-selected market fare,$600 worth of crystals and a menu reminiscent of Three Blue Ducks,this beautiful,sunlit restaurant has a bright creativity and personality all its own.

  • Bianca Hrovat
The Terrigal Pavilion.

Terrigal Pavilion

A multi-level venue with a Mediterranean restaurant,pub-style eatery and general store.

  • Mike Bennie
Bar Local Drop is an extension of wine delivery business the Local Drop.
14.5/20

This all-day wine bar and its handwritten little black book has our reviewer hooked

Lunch,dinner or snacks and drinks at Bar Local Drop can stretch happily from “a quick one” to “one more” to “we might as well”...

  • Dani Valent
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Sabudana vada,an Indian potato and tapioca fritter,topped with crab.
14.5/20

Orson

Country fine dining in a historic silent picture theatre.

Terrace seating looks over the CBD,Pyrmont and tree-lined Glebe.
14.5/20

Efendy chef’s new Sydney Fish Market venue is a winner for seafood lunches on the water

Stunning views,chardonnay by the glass and a smart Mediterranean menu is the winning trifecta at Turkish chef Somer Sivrioglu’s latest Sydney venture.

  • Callan Boys
The bruschetta of the day changes with the seasons,with the charred bread perhaps topped with ricotta mousse,tomato,shaved zucchini and prosciutto.
14/20

Lunchtime BYO,‘glorious’ bruschetta:Count yourself lucky if this Italian is your local

The 30-seater from two ex-Caffe e Cucina stalwarts is slicker than your average middle-suburban restaurant,reviews Dani Valent.

  • Dani Valent
A throng of cider lovers at Gurneys’ cellar door:The grand plan is to attract some 50,000 people a year.

Gurneys’ Cidery

A slice of Somerset in South Gippsland.

  • Roslyn Grundy
Lucette Bistro in Bowral.
14/20

Bowral restaurants do well with the twice-a-year crowd. This bistro impresses everyone

Monopole’s French former head chef runs the kitchen at Lucette,a bistro-brasserie that suits many speeds.

  • David Matthews