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  1. Balcony Bar

    Balcony Bar

    Sophisticated wine & tapas bar

    Spread over three floors, this sumptuous but relaxed bar is the latest addition in the to-do list of the urban Sydney crowd. Enjoy a cocktail and tapas or soak up some live acoustic music on Thursday nights.

    Address
    46 Erskine Street, Sydney
    Phone
    9299 8821

  2. Cafe Jen

    Cafe Jen

    Colourful vintage cafe

    Balmain's quieter side brings you the taste of simplicity. Surrounded by white walls, get comfortable on one of Jen's colourful vintage chairs and browse through the ever-changing menu of quality bites.

    Address
    Shop 3, 11/418 Darling St, Balmain
    Phone
    9818 3188

  3. Corner Bar

    Corner Bar

    Bar for all occasions

    Corner Bar, the Peninsula's first small bar, serves up excellent cocktails, great wines by the glass, boutique beers and grazing boards all in a very cool setting. Available for selective function hire and external catering.

    Address
    632 Darling St, Balmain
    Phone
    9810 7070

  4. Exhibit Interiors

    Exhibit Interiors

    Contemporary and traditional decor

    Founder Mark Gower has spent years travelling the globe extensively, exercising his interest in cultural design and historical ornaments to stock Exhibit Interiors. Trends or 'looks' are not the focus; instead, what links everything together is the timeless quality that comes with all of the items available.

    Address
    437 Crown St, Surry Hills
    Phone
    9698 8027

  5. Farmer Jo

    Farmer Jo

    Breakfast and coffee

    A kitchen and café producing flavoursome breakfast treats. Hidden down Surry Hill's Hutchinson Street - find it by following the aroma of sweet roasting oats.

    Address
    45 Hutchinson Street, Surry Hills
    Phone

  6. Fernside Coffee Shoppe

    Fernside Coffee Shoppe

    Hip cafe on Redfern's sunny side

    The comforting drum of the barista dosing and tamping Campos coffee is Fernside's soundtrack. This cafe feels like a local's home with its inviting garden benches and all-day breakfasts. Welcome to the sunny side of Redfern.

    Address
    401B Cleveland Street (enter via Baptist St)
    Phone
    0425 343 304

  7. Jac+Jack William St

    Jac+Jack William St

    Impeccable quality, refined, modern cashmere

    Luxe knitwear and basics made from the finest cashmere, wools, silks and cottons lie at the heart of this Australian label. Celebrated for their specialist approach to design and craftsmanship, Jac+Jack pieces are coveted and timeless.

    Address
    39 William Street, Paddington
    Phone
    9380 6011

  8. Lucette

    Lucette

    Women's designer clothing

    Created by young Australian designer duo Angela Backshell & Tracy Miller, Lucette is like a dress-up box of feathers, beads, and embellished silk- unique pieces with an eclectic boho style and a rock romance vibe.

    Address
    23 William Street, Paddington.
    Phone
    8356 9991

  9. misschu Bondi

    misschu Bondi

    Vietnamese hawker style tuckshop

    Slightly removed from the masses, the queen of rice paper rolls has set up shop in a fashionably tucked away Bondi Beach laneway. Serving up Misschu's usual favourites, enjoy a selection of Sake poured at the stylish inside bar, with some Banh Xeo specialties from their newly added Vietnamese Crepery.

    Address
    178 Campbell Pde
    Phone
    9365 7762

  10. Parma

    Parma

    Authentic Italian Food

    This restaurant encapsulates everything that’s good about the Italian town of Parma: antipasto platters with all the trimmings, hard-to-find wines and a lively dining room. Now open for breakfast daily from 8am.

    Address
    285 Crown Street, Surry Hills
    Phone
    9332 4974

  11. Shelf/Life

    Shelf/Life

    Ethical design for the home

    A dust free glory box of premium products with an endless shelf life. Environmentally responsible and ethically produced where possible, this boutique shares a conscious collection of products spanning ceramics, stationery, books and gifts.

    Address
    Shop 1, 50 Reservoir St, Surry Hills
    Phone
    9211 2858

  12. Sonoma Cafe Bondi

    Sonoma Cafe Bondi

    Sourdough bakery

    These signature scientists of sourdough bread and deluxe coffee have joined the down town Bondi culture with a tidy set up as part of a designer food and fashion development. From the organic flour to sea salt and downright passion poured into every loaf, Sonoma products are made with integrity - the most valuable ingredient of all. Enjoy diverse breads, gourmet sandwiches, in-house muesli, pastries and deluxe treats for home.

    Address
    R10/178 Campbell Pde, Bondi Beach
    Phone
    9130 1124

  13. The Darling Parlour

    The Darling Parlour

    Custom cosmetic tattoo boutique

    When a piece of art on the wall is just not enough, know you'll be taken care of with a custom tattoo from The Darling Parlour. A blend of colour, creativity and precision, you won't be going home disappointed.

    Address
    Beattie St, Balmain
    Phone
    9555 6316

  14. The Essential Ingredient

    The Essential Ingredient

    Food, cookware, cookbooks & classes

    The kitchen can feed the soul when prepped with the finest ingredients, utensils, culinary books and advice. Along with a cooking school and cafe, this house of foodie passion is for aficionados and amateurs alike.

    Address
    731-735 Darling Street, Rozelle
    Phone
    9555 8300

  15. The Grounds

    The Grounds

    Lunch, brunch and breakfast

    There are a few ideas behind the name of The Grounds. One suggests its because almost everything served is grown on location, but others believe it's about the owners setting new grounds in quality coffee. The industrial warehouse turned sophisticated setting roasts coffee according to its origin and flavour profile to enhance unique tastes. And furthermore, despite this next level approach to early dining, the service and setting are humble and holistic - a refreshingly grounded, honest approach to first class produce.

    Address
    Building 7A, No.2 Huntley St, Alexandria
    Phone
    9699 2225

  16. The Old City

    The Old City

    Organic cafe with vintage collectables

    Discover the shop that sells more than just organic coffee. Lose yourself in a world of vintage pieces from all corners of the globe. Get cosy with a book or two and perhaps take home a piece of history.

    Address
    1/386 Darling St, Balmain
    Phone
    0410 395 365

  17. Vendome Woollahra

    Vendome Woollahra

    Jewellery watches luxuries luggage

    Do you fancy a piece of the Titanic or Apollo X1, the world's smallest vault or gems to make the Crown Jewels blush? Visit Vendome Woollahra — it's a shrine to immaculately crafted pieces, bespoke style and high-end limited edition design. This one-of-a-kind retailer also plays host to Boucheron Jewellery, Swiss watches, Vertu phones and an exquisite range of accessories along with fragrances that range from intoxicating to sublime. Also located at 12 Castlereagh St, Sydney City.

    Address
    178 Jersey Road (Cnr Hargrave), Woollahra
    Phone
    02 9007 5332

  18. West Juliett

    West Juliett

    Recently opened café

    Eat in or takeaway at this atmospheric café, with its light-filled dining room and alfresco streetside seating. Seasonally roasted Whitehorse coffee beans are paired with fresh and rustic Mediterranean and Australian flavours on the menu.

    Address
    30 Llewellyn Street, Marrickville
    Phone
    0404 092 129