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  1. Accoutrement

    Accoutrement

    Kitchen shop & cooking classes

    Accoutrement's passion for all things culinary extends across shelves of edible delicacies, a range of essential and boutique cooking utensils and a cooking school. Their team annually tours the world ensuring you and your kitchen are equipped with gourmet ingredients, recipes and skills.

    Address
    611 Military Road, Mosman
    Phone
    9969 1031

  2. Adora Healthy Living

    Adora Healthy Living

    Health food store

    A fresh, cosy health food shop designed to encourage healthy living. Adora’s bounty of organic, gluten free and yummy foods; vitamins, eco beauty and household ranges is complimented by the advice of an on-site naturopath.

    Address
    Shop G05, 46a Macleay St, Potts Point (entry via Greenknowe Ave)
    Phone
    9380 8820

  3. Adriano Zumbo

    Adriano Zumbo

    Patissier

    Paris-trained patissier Adriano Zumbo's sweet, edible sculptures are as spectacular as they are witty. Impeccably displayed on slivers of gilt cardboard are cakes, chocolates and pastries with names like Wheelie Good and Marry Me Ed.

    Address
    296 Darling Street, Balmain
    Phone
    9810 7318

  4. Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine

    Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine

    Chinese medicine and ancient herbal remedies

    Ancient herbal remedies, hard-to-find food supplements and alternative therapies star at this apothecary and health clinic. Its healing kudos has stood the test of time - it was founded in Beijing in 1669.

    Address
    Shop 1/16 Anderson Street, Chatswood
    Phone
    9904 6663

  5. Brioche Cafe & Bakery

    Brioche Cafe & Bakery

    Organic bakery and cafe

    Exceeding the norm of a local bakery, Brioche is kind to the health-conscious. Our gluten-free friends can breathe a sigh of relief with an array of suitable choices on the menu. Stop by for organic sourdough or freshly baked gluten free bread.

    Address
    349 Darling St, Balmain
    Phone
    9555 7703

  6. Chinese Gingseng & Herbs

    Chinese Gingseng & Herbs

    Chinese Herbal Store

    The first and oldest Chinese herbal store in Sydney, Chinese Ginseng & Herbs Co. boasts a range of over 1200 medicinal herbs. Visit the store for some ginseng to improve blood circulation and increase energy, or try the Woodlock liniment with Australian Emu Oil, which is recommended for muscle pain and arthritis. An impressive wall of teas includes varieties from Japan, China, Taiwan and Tibet as well as a resident herbalist and acupuncturist.

    Address
    75-77 Ultimo Road, Haymarket
    Phone
    9212 4397

  7. Coco Chocolate

    Coco Chocolate

    Organic, handmade chocolate

    Rebecca Kerswellss organic handmade milk chocolate with caramel, pinenut & seasalt will take your taste buds to a new planet. A shimmering collision of exotic spices and peppers partake in the journey from cocoa bean to bar.

    Address
    Myahgah Mews, Rear 565 Military Rd, Mosman
    Phone
    9960 6540

  8. Cold Rock Icecreamery

    Cold Rock Icecreamery

    Sweet treats smashed in ice cream

    Imagine 3000-plus combinations of ice cream smashed with chocolates, lollies, fruits and nuts on the store's signature "Frozen Rock." Choose from many sensational flavours including their specialty Asian flavours. If you can dream it, Cold Rock can icecream it.

    Address
    90 Hay St, Haymarket
    Phone
    9211 1095

  9. Croissant D'Or

    Croissant D'Or

    Traditional French pastries, cakes, pies & chocolates

    Traditional French pastries, cakes, pies and chocolates fill this little hole in the wall shop. Leave your diet at the door and indulge in the delicious treats. Their famous duck-shaped meringues are the perfect treat for children and adults alike.

    Address
    117A Macleay Street, Potts Point
    Phone
    9358 6014

  10. Dr Earth Newtown

    Dr Earth Newtown

    Health and food store

    This Health & Eco lifestyle Store has it all. Organic fruit & veges sit alongside natural beauty products, fair trade gifts & homeware made from bamboo & recyled materials. Recently opened treatment rooms provide a myriad of alternative practices & Yoga.

    Address
    287-289 King St, Newtown
    Phone
    9550 2554

  11. Elizabeth Bay Cellars

    Elizabeth Bay Cellars

    Boutique liquors and fine wines

    In search of that special drop? Find exquisite boutique liquors and upmarket fine wines sourced locally and internationally. Elizabeth Bay Cellars boasts a vivid passion, wealth of industry knowledge and warm service where information is the key.

    Address
    76 Elizabeth Bay Rd, Elizabeth Bay
    Phone
    9358 1688

  12. Emperor's Garden Cake & Bakery

    Emperor's Garden Cake & Bakery

    Sweet and savoury buns

    Join the queue here for Emperor Puffs, miniature custard puffs baked fresh 12pm-9pm. At only $1 for 4, they're a bargain treat and the automated cooking contraption is worth a look, especially for kids. Inside the bakery you'll find a huge selection of sweet and savoury buns, cakes and pastries. Try the chestnut puree tart or the Cossack Foal, a traditional treat made from flour puffs and walnuts held together with sticky liquid glucose.

    Address
    75 Dixon St, Haymarket
    Phone
    9281 5989

  13. Formaggi Ocello

    Formaggi Ocello

    Cheese store

    Foodies delight in Formaggi Ocello's fine selection of rare Italian, French and Australian farmhouse cheeses, plus breads, jams, mustards, cured hams, fresh seasonal fruits, cafe and wine bar. A welcome retreat from the urban street.

    Address
    Shop 16, 425 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
    Phone
    9357 7878

  14. Fortune Abalone

    Fortune Abalone

    Magnet for abalone connoisseurs

    Piled high with every imaginable variety of the seafood delicacy, it's easy to confuse Fortune Abalone with the secret cartel of a wealthy ancient mariner. The packaging here is as exquisite as the abalone itself.

    Address
    Chatswood Mall, Chatswood
    Phone
    9412 3188

  15. Ginseng Chinese Medicine

    Ginseng Chinese Medicine

    Herbs, treatments, ancient elixirs

    Ancient Chinese medicine gets a left-field makeover at this apothecary-cum-drinkery. Come for herbal drinks with mystical healing qualities and stay for the kind of acupuncture and massage treatments that give you a new lease on life.

    Address
    Shop 10/409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
    Phone
    9419 7131

  16. Herbie's Spices

    Herbie's Spices

    Retail culinary herbs and spices

    This foodies' heaven stocks over 300 herbs and spices - the largest selection in the southern hemisphere. Owned by spice experts Ian and Liz Hemphill, the store also carries relevant books, including Ian's own award-winning titles, and themed spice kits for all occasions.

    Address
    745 Darling Street, Rozelle
    Phone
    9555 6035

  17. Hudson Meats

    Hudson Meats

    Premium butcher and deli

    Hudson Meats respects traditional meats and delicacies with integrity by following the paddock to plate philosophy. Sourcing only regional produce they nurture a refined yet humble local experience.

    Address
    1/410 Crown Street, Surry Hills
    Phone
    9332 4454

  18. Japan City

    Japan City

    Elegant homewares and offbeat gifts

    The backstreets of Kyoto meet modern-day Chatswood at this one-of-a-kind retail emporium. Its carefully curated aisles are a lesson in Japanese culture - think sake sets in gelato colours and kimonos made out of iridescent silk.

    Address
    Level 6, Westfield, Chatswood
    Phone
    9468 6000

  19. La Renaissance Patisserie

    La Renaissance Patisserie

    French cafe and patisserie

    This busy family-run patisserie has been serving traditional French cakes, savouries and pastries since 1974. Its tiny shopfront opens out onto a picturesque courtyard, a tranquil, heritage setting in which to idle over a coffee and buttery croissant or baguette. Check out the range of intricate art cakes, named after Picasso, Gauguin, Monet and Van Gogh, and colourful macarons.

    Address
    47 Argyle Street, The Rocks
    Phone
    9421 4878

  20. Maloneys Grocer

    Maloneys Grocer

    Grocer

    Maloneys Grocer is a family owned business centered on a philosophy that 'Life is too short to eat poor quality food'. Their aim is to provide the best quality products to their customers in a friendly and welcoming environment.

    Address
    4/490 Crown Street, Surry Hills
    Phone
    9331 3811

  21. My Little Cupcake

    My Little Cupcake

    Gourmet cupcakes and giftware

    This unique retail boutique takes you back in time to a place of comfort, warmth and familiarity and evokes all of the senses; sight, taste, touch, smell and sound. Cakes and homewares unite in a celebration of sweet.

    Address
    62 Ben Boyd Rd, Neutral Bay
    Phone
    9909 3908

  22. No. 1 Cake & Cafe

    No. 1 Cake & Cafe

    Sweet treats in the heart of Chinatown

    Banana pancakes, fruit tarts, sponge cakes with cream and a happy mix of buns will tempt you here. Fillings include custard, chestnut, red bean, taro and durian or try the traditional wife cake made with winter melon. Delicious snacks also available.

    Address
    Shop 2A, 63-69 Dixon Street
    Phone
    9281 3828

  23. Ovvio

    Ovvio

    Organic health & lifestyle

    OVViO is the brand behind Sydney's acclaimed naturopath, homoeopath and herbalist, Anthia Koullouros. Book a consult or peruse the organic health, beauty and home products as well as OVViO's organic teas and herb and spice blends.

    Address
    2 Heeley St, Paddington
    Phone
    9380 7863

  24. Red Bottle Market City

    Red Bottle Market City

    You will be spoilt for choice at Red Bottle's three centrally located stores in Pitt Street, Sussex Street and Chinatown Market City. Choose from an extensive range of local and overseas wines, spirits, beers and liqueurs. Whether you are after a cask of wine or a special bottle for dinner, the friendly and helpful staff are only too willing to assist. For the more exotic, Red Bottle stores stock a wide range of Cognac, Rum, Whisky and Asian spirits such as Japanese Shochu, Umeshu and sake, plus Korean Soju and Chinese Moutai.

    Address
    Shop R1.04 (next to IGA) Market City
    Phone
    9211 5822

  25. Red Bottle Pitt Street

    Red Bottle Pitt Street

    You will be spoilt for choice at Red Bottle's three centrally located stores in Pitt Street, Sussex Street and Chinatown Market City. Choose from an extensive range of local and overseas wines, spirits, beers and liqueurs. Whether you are after a cask of wine or a special bottle for dinner, the friendly and helpful staff are only too willing to assist. For the more exotic, Red Bottle stores stock a wide range of Cognac, Rum, Whisky and Asian spirits such as Japanese Shochu, Umeshu and sake, plus Korean Soju and Chinese Moutai.

    Address
    382 Pitt St, Sydney
    Phone
    9267 7431

  26. Red Bottle Prymont

    Red Bottle Prymont

    Bottle shop

    Head down to the water end of Harris Street, where this specialty bottle shop will have you spoilt for choice. Whether you are after a cask of wine or a special bottle for dinner, the friendly and helpful staff are only too willing to help you choose from an extensive range of local and overseas wines, spirits, beers and liqueurs. Delivery services available (conditions apply).

    Address
    42 Harris Street, Pyrmont
    Phone
    9571 6466

  27. Red Bottle Sussex Street

    Red Bottle Sussex Street

    You will be spoilt for choice at Red Bottle's three centrally located stores in Pitt Street, Sussex Street and Chinatown Market City. Choose from an extensive range of local and overseas wines, spirits, beers and liqueurs. Whether you are after a cask of wine or a special bottle for dinner, the friendly and helpful staff are only too willing to assist. For the more exotic, Red Bottle stores stock a wide range of Cognac, Rum, Whisky and Asian spirits such as Japanese Shochu, Umeshu and sake, plus Korean Soju and Chinese Moutai.

    Address
    374 Sussex St, Haymarket
    Phone
    9283 8877

  28. Sparkle Cupcakery

    Sparkle Cupcakery

    Glamorous cupcake bakery

    Cupcake devotees can get their sugar fix here. Sparkle Cupcakes are for celebrating with a cheeky indulgence of champagne and cupcakes. Baked daily, each cupcake is hand finished and topped with a splash of colour. Visit for a T Party, Sparkle Bake Class or sweet treat.

    Address
    132 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills.
    Phone
    9361 0690

  29. St Honore Bakery

    St Honore Bakery

    French-style bakery

    In the tradition of the classic French bakery, St Honore Bakery presents a wide variety of breads, pastries and cakes along with their succulent breakfast and lunch restaurant menu. For lovers of savoury and sweet.

    Address
    Shop 3, 555 Military Rd, Mosman
    Phone
    9969 6303

  30. St Malo Bakery

    St Malo Bakery

    French artisan organic bakery

    The bakers of St Malo employ age-old artisan methods to unlock and increase the flavour of organic Sourdough and pastries. International-style loaves are made in-house daily and form the foundations of a lunch and all day brekky menu.

    Address
    83 Willoughby Rd, Crows Nest
    Phone
    9906 6256

  31. Superbee Honey Shop

    Superbee Honey Shop

    Free honey tasting, hive products

    This sweet little honey shop offers free tasting of their delicious honey varieties. Learn all about bees, honey production and other bee products, such as Active UMF Manuka Honey, Royal Jelly, Propolis, Bee Pollen and Honeycomb.

    Address
    29 Playfair Street
    Phone
    9252 1815

  32. Sydney Fish Markets

    Sydney Fish Markets

    Australia's home of seafood

    Experience the slow food movement Pyrmont is heralded for. The SMH Growers' Market is held on the first Saturday of every month. Be tempted by freshly baked pastries, organic fruit and vegetables, flowers and preserves.

    Address
    Corner Jones & Gipps Street, Pyrmont
    Phone
    9660 4280

  33. TB Gelato

    TB Gelato

    Ice cream, sorbet & waffles

    Gelato obsessives flock to this Potts Point institution for thirty answers to their sweetest cravings. If you're not tempted by ice cream and sorbet, try the melt-in-your-mouth waffles and excellent Single Origin coffee.

    Address
    6A Rosyln Street, Potts Point
    Phone
    9380 9627

  34. Ten Ren Cha for Tea

    Ten Ren Cha for Tea

    Taiwanese tea and artful sweet treats

    What do you get when you cross a leafy courtyard with the North Shore's most inventive tea menu? Whether you order Tibetan black tea with butter or classic lemon green tea, this teahouse spells tranquility with an eccentric twist.

    Address
    389 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
    Phone
    9884 7668

  35. The British Lolly Shop

    The British Lolly Shop

    All British favourites

    Nostalgia meets many a new flavour at The British Lolly Shop. The colourful array of old favourites ranges from quality toffee, chocolate, sweets, liquorice and crisps to gourmet range Yorkshire Puddings, sauces and teas direct from the UK.

    Address
    3/1-21 Darlinghurst Rd (Cnr Macleay),Kings Cross.
    Phone
    9368 1703

  36. The Cupcake Factory

    The Cupcake Factory

    The home of sweet indulgences

    The gourmet cupcake trend thrives at The Cupcake Factory with classic combinations, decadent creations and themed designs for special events. There's no shortage of sweet treats here that look as good as they taste.

    Address
    Shop 3, 308 Darling Street
    Phone
    9818 6009

  37. The Little French Patisserie

    The Little French Patisserie

    Authentic French patisserie

    The Little French Patisserie may be little, but the wares definitely deliver wow factor. Noses will be pressed upon the glass, eyeing off the exquisite cakes (available to order) alongside their bread, pies and pastries.

    Address
    840 Military Rd, Mosman
    Phone
    9969 4599

  38. Tian He Healing Arts

    Tian He Healing Arts

    Fine Chinese teas & Gongfu tea ceremony & energy healing

    Tian He is not your ordinary tea house, combining rare tea once drunk by Emperors, with energy healing colloidal minerals, meditation and readings. Take a journey from nature, to your nature and leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

    Address
    58a Willoughby Rd,_Crows Nest
    Phone
    8197 1662

  39. Youeni Foodstore

    Youeni Foodstore

    A novel food experience

    Youeni's second chapter is about the diverse experience of food. Offering iconic baked treats and delicious fare for breakfast and lunch, every order is treated with ingredients made in-house, including their cultured butter and slow-cooked meats.

    Address
    3/8 Hill St, Surry Hills
    Phone
    9380 7575

  40. Youeni Foodstore Paddington

    Youeni Foodstore Paddington

    A novel food experience

    Youeni's second chapter is about the diverse experience of food. Offering iconic baked treats and delicious fare for breakfast and lunch, every order is treated with ingredients made in-house, including their cultured butter and slow-cooked meats.

    Address
    379B South Darling Street, Paddington
    Phone
    9368 0220

  41. Zensation Tea House

    Zensation Tea House

    Authentic tea bar

    This charming Oriental tea house specialises in Chinese tea and ceremony. It is an emporium for tea lovers, novice to connoisseur - with over 50 house specialties. Alongside its tea collection, Zensation also hosts appreciation courses.

    Address
    656 Bourke Street, Redfern East
    Phone
    9319 2788