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The rooftop of The Glenmore
Hotel is at the top of my ‘out-
of-towner’ itinerary – the view across to
the Opera House is best experienced on a
sunny afternoonwith a cold beer to hand.”
Caitlin Chang, 27
“
Check out Bird and Bear café
at Elizabeth Bay. While the
menu here is simple, it’s the tranquility of
the location that always draws me back.”
Sarah Grant, 34
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It’s pretty hard to beat the
beautiful coastal walk from
Bondi to Bronte!”
Geof Khan, 25
“
Drinks with friends in the
courtyard at The Beresford
Hotel in Surry Hills is the perfect way to
spend a lazy, sunny Sunday afternoon.”
Lauren So, 27
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BEST BREAKFAST
Trade the city bustle for the
village vibe of inner-west suburb
Erskineville and its cute café
resident,
Fleetwood Macchiato
tumblr.com). Utilising native
and foraged ingredients, the
menu offers a unique and tasty
breakfast along with coffee from
local roasters and a seasonal soft-
drink menu that’s completely
homemade.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Experience Christmas in July
during the Antipodean winter.
The Blue Mountains’ annual
Yulefest
things-to-do/yulefest-2013)
sees venues offering seasonally
appropriate Christmas feasts
and log fires, to accompany brisk
walks and the occasional snowfall.
EAT EAT EAT
Sydney has been riding a Mexican
wave lately that shows little sign
of crashing. Tacos have even
usurped burgers as the fast food
of choice. One standout is
El
Topo
in
Bondi. The rooftop eatery favours
the flavours of Oaxaca, including
traditional dishes from cactus
to roasted crickets.
IN SEASON
Winter is the season for dressing
up, so catwalk it in to
Incu
in The
Galeries. Two stores — his and
hers — stock an impressive
range of threads from local and
international young designers.
LITTLE ITALY
Among ample gardens and
federation architecture, the
heritage-listed suburb of
Haberfield
is the place to sample
fine Italian food. The influence
of Italian immigrants in the
neighbourhood can be felt in the
healthy serving of pasticcerias
and gelaterias on the high street,
along with excellent handmade
pasta and pizzas.
ZOOWITH A VIEW
Taronga Zoo
au) doesn’t just house the usual
menagerie of native and exotic
animals, it has one of the most
picturesque settings of any zoo in
the world. Tip: pack a picnic lunch
to enjoy on the Concert Lawns.
INSIDE ART
Visit the studio where iconic
Sydney artist Brett Whiteley lived
and worked until his untimely
death in 1992.
Brett Whiteley
Studio
au/brett-whiteley-studio) has
been preserved as he left it, right
down to the unfinished piece
he was working on. While you’re
there, get inspired and book in for
a life drawing class.
THE NIGHT SCENE
Nothing warms cool nights like
whisky. Especially when the
spirit being sipped is selected
from shelves loaded with 300
different types, and served
with complimentary pretzels in
a dark basement bar. In other
words, at
The Baxter Inn
thebaxterinn.com).
SLEEP
Medusa Boutique Hotel
medusa.com.au) in Surry Hills
offers modern design without
sacrificing comfort. The 18 rooms
stand out from the crowd for their
vibrant colour, prime location and
touches of luxury.
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