Sydney Live Music Venues

Sydney Food Markets

Food markets are an earthy alternative to the shopping mall, with a lovely traditional vibe that connects the public with the people that grow and produce your food. With the exception of Paddy’s Market, virtually all of Sydney’s markets have outdoor locations going to the markets is great way to spend your day and your money.

Sydney Bars, Pubs and Clubs

Most evenings you’ll find Sydneysiders perched at or lounging in one of the city’s numerous cocktail bars, enjoying one or two before or after dinner — or maybe instead of. These days, the meal can easily be replaced by an enticing array of casual (and usually cheap) bar food. See some books that we have selected that are devoted to one of Australia’s favourite pastime - drinking

Picnic Spots in Sydney

You haven’t seen it all until you’ve stood on West Head in the Ku-ring-gai National Park and gazed down across Broken Bay and the broad expanse of the Hawkesbury River, or picnicked on White Horse Point in Balmain’s Elkington Park on a hot summer afternoon. At every turn, there are wonderful spaces to spread out your rug, swim, walk or hike.

Shopping for Food in Sydney

Over the years, Sydney has absorbed people from all over the world and now there are many exciting ethnic enclaves. Here is a roundup of some of our favourite food shopping destinations and their highlights.

Sydney Cooks

Here’s a selection from the huge array of classes held all over Sydney. Even if you’re a total beginner, there are classes where you won’t feel out of your depth, so get your apron on and it won’t be long before “compliments to the chef” means you. We have also reviewed some fantastic cook books that will help you in creating some marvellous banquets.