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INSIDER TIP
This year’s Vivid Sydney Festival from 27 May–21 Jun sees the city’s iconic landmarks – such as Darling Harbour and the Opera House – lit up in an array of bright colours. www..vividsydney.com
SHOP TALK
Fans of Bondi Market favourite Joanie Loves Chachi can find the retailer’s signature prints, kaftans and dresses at the concept store in Sydney’s east. 155 Edgecliff Rd, Woollahra, tel: +61 (0)2 9389 9595, www.joanieloveschachi.com.au
JAVA JOLT
Along with great coffee, you’ll find some of Sydney’s finest French pastries at La Renaissance Café and Patisserie. There’s even a beautiful courtyard garden around back. 47 Argyle St, The Rocks, tel: +61 (0)2 9241 4878 www.larenaissance.com.au
CHEAP EATS
Streetside hawker-style takeaway shop Miss Chu serves delicious Vietnamese staples such as rice paper rolls and beef noodle soup for less than A$10/S$13. 1/150 Bourke St, Darlinghurst, tel: +61 (0)2 8356 9988, www.misschu.com.au
TOP TABLES
Waterfront seafood restaurant Flying Fish has an enviable menu of seafood creations, sourced daily from the Sydney Fish Markets. Jones Bay Wharf, Lower Deck, 19–21 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont, tel: +61 (0)2 9518 6677, www.flyingfish.com.au
AT YOUR LEIWURE
Cats, the West End’s longestrunning musical, debuts at Star City’s Lyric Theatre starting on 16 May. 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont, tel: +61 (0)2 9777 9000, www..starcity.com.au
LATE & LIVELY
Offering top drops from around the world, wine and tapas bar Mille Vini is a popular latenight watering hole. If the wine isn’t enough to win you over, try the tempting meats, cheeses and Italian-style tapas. 397 Crown St, tel: +61 (0)2 9357 3366
OVERNIGHT
Located in a historic wharf building, Blue Hotel is one of Sydney’s finest boutique properties. The loft-style rooms feature luxurious beds, modern amenities and uninterrupted views of the Harbour foreshore and Woolloomooloo Bay Village. 6 Cowper Wharf Rd, Woolloomooloo, tel: +61 (0)2 9331 9000, www.tajhotels.com
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