Helmed by Two Former Long Chim Chefs, Mangkon Road sits on the precipice between Chinatown and Thai Town, and tells the story of Chinese migration to Thailand through dishes such as crab fried rice, fried turnip rice cakes and a show-stopping crab curry. Plus, reciprocate a lifetime’s worth of love and kindness from your mum and choose just the right gift for her special day. From distinctive fashion and jewellery picks to handcrafted homewares and mouth-watering treats, Broadsheet's Shopping Editor, Alice Jeffrey, has you covered. 

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Mangkon Road
Hunted and Gathered
Hommey
Wynn Hamlyn
Alex and Trahanas
Dinosaur Designs
Find the rest at broadsheet.com.au/national/art-and-design/article/broadsheet-mothers-day-gift-guide-2023

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We can thank Neil Perry for a lot of things, but we're especially thankful for his hand in bringing Melbourne bakery, Baker Bleu, to Sydney. Plus, Melbourne Jeweller Cushla Whiting has opened an intimate showroom in Sydney. 


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Cushla Whiting
Baker Bleu

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Ethically Sourced Antique Gemstones and A Purveyor of Sublime Sourdough

Sydney artist and Archibald Prize winner, Julia Gutman, joins host Emma Joyce and discusses her path to winning the prestigious prize, and reflects on her unique perspective as a young woman with an unconventional style of portraiture and what that means for the future of modern art in Australia. Plus, Afterpay Australian Fashion Week is here and Broadsheet Shopping Editor, Alice Jefferey, is here to share all the insider details. 

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The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2023
Afteroay Australian Fashion Week

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Archibald Prize Winner, Julia Gutman and Australian Fashion Week 2023

Odd Culture Group (Duke of Enmore, Old Fitz, Odd Culture) is set to open a Kings Street basement bar with the first 4 am license to be granted in Newtown in a century. Odd Culture Their CEO James Thorpe joins Around Town to share some exciting details of the soon-to-be-launched Pleasure Club including a seven-day-a-week live music roster.

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Pleasure Club

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CEO of Odd Culture Group,  James Thorpe, on Pleasure Club and a New Vision for Sydney's Live Music Scene

Broadsheet Sydney's resident sandwich expert, Dan Cunningham, gives us the lowdown on South Sydney sandwich king, Kosta’s Takeaway's new store. Plus, hear about the cooking school run by Karima Hazim and her mother Sivine Tabbouch, who share the recipes that  have been handed down through their Lebanese family for generations. 

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Kosta's Takeaway 
Sunday Kitchen

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“Classic, Not Basic” Two-Hander Sandwiches and Intimate Home-Style cooking Sessions, Inspired by Sunday Family Lunches

From the team behind Parlar and Franca – the menu at the newly opened Brasserie Armorica leans luxe, but it’s surprisingly accessible, with a light lunch menu of salads, pasta, burgers and pies geared to local creatives. Plus, Angola-born, Melbourne-raised sisters Laurinda and Fatuma Ndenzako launched their fashion label, Collective Closets in 2016, which marries their Australian and African Cultures. Fatuma joins Broadsheet Editorial Director, Katya Wachtel, to share what exciting things Collective Closets has coming up, including being a part of the NGV’s Melbourne Now exhibition and ACMI’s Goddess exhibition.

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Brasserie Armorica
Collective Closets

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An Opulent Parisian Brasserie and an African-Inspired Fashion Label

A Newly Opened Buzzy Sino-Thai Restaurant and Your Guide to Gifting Thoughtfully this Mother’s Day

After decades of false starts, the Bondi Pavilion is back in a big way. The $48 million heritage restoration, which took two years to complete, reveals a near-century-old building repurposed to ensure a long future as a central hub for the beach community. Whether you’re barefoot or in heels, ravenous or 1peckish, the breezy restaurant, terrace and takeaway kiosk is ready to serve you. Choose from fresh seafood and vegetables, casual pub-style food and classic beachside fish’n’chips.

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Glory Days
Promenade 

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After Two Years and a $48 Million Restoration the Bondi Pavilion is Back with a Host of New Eateries

Nipaluna/Hobart’s annual mid-winter festival Dark Mofo once again returns in June for a two-week run of music, art, food, drink, performance and uncategorisable creative chaos. Marcus Teague is a music and culture journalist who has attended and reported on every Dark Mofo since the festival's inception (with the exception of a pandemic year). Marcus joins Around Town to divulge his festival picks and chat about some of his favourite Dark Mofo memories (like the time he was kidnapped and chained to gym equipment by a gimp). 

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Dark Mofo: Exaltation 

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A Guide to Dark Mofo 2023

Every year the Art Gallery of New South Wales exhibits Artexpress, a collection of works created by the state’s visual-arts students for their HSC. It’s one of the gallery’s most innovative – and trafficked – exhibitions. Plus, blurring the lines between a dedicated chicken joint, restaurant and rowdy local diner, the new Belle's Hot Chicken outpost will bring next-level comfort to the fast-food staple.

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Belle's Hot Chicken
Art Express 

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A Fan Favourite Fried Chicken Joint Opens its First Full Restaurant-Style Venue and the Next Generation of Australian Art at the AGNSW

Inner-west candle maker Hunter Candles is quintessentially Sydney. Owner Vianney Hunter has worked with Sydney venues like Chiswick and 212 Blue to create bespoke candles  and, most recently, collaborated with Saint Peter chef-owner Josh Niland to create a candle made from the fat of the Murray cod he serves in his restaurants. It seems fitting, then, that Hunter’s latest store is in a Sydney stalwart: The Strand Arcade – the only remaining Victorian-era shopping arcade in the city. Plus, an ex-Icebergs chef is serving classic Italian dishes made with locally grown and native Australian ingredients.

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Fauna
Hunter Candles 

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A Cosy Neighbourhood Restaurant in a Chic Surry Hills Terrace and an Inner-West Candle Brand Doing Things Differently

Plate It Forward, the social enterprise behind Colombo Social and Kabul Social, keeps up the good work with its latest eatery. Its head chef – who was born and raised in Mexico City – is plating up dishes inspired by his mum’s birthplace of Coyoacan. And for every meal served, Plate It Forward will donate a second meal to an addiction-recovery centre in Mexico.

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Coyoacán Social

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A South Eveleigh Restauraunt Dishing Birria Tacos and Chicken Tinga Tostadas for a Great Cause

Spanning 120 seats across a walk-in bar area, private dining room and restaurant proper, Palazzo Salato is a new restaurant by the team behind wine-centric Sydney venues Ragazzi, Fabbrica, Dear Sainte Eloise, La Salut and Love, Tilly Devine. It's all about pasta and features a 600 strong wine list. Plus, Art-minded daytrippers looking for their next adventure should set their sights on Fantastic Forms, the new exhibition at Shoalhaven’s Bundanon Art Museum. 

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Palazzo Salato
Bundanon Art Museum 

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Matt Swieboda, Co-Director of the Love Tilly Group, on their Beautiful New Trattoria and a Stunning Regional Museum Well Worth the Drive

North King Street in Newtown has just scored a cocktail bar and general store from two legends of the Sydney small bar scene. Hit the general store for good bottles of wine, locally made ceramics and a cornucopia of artisan pantry items to take away. Or settle in for deli plates, and $2 oysters and half-price magnums from 4pm–6pm Wednesday to Sunday. Plus, two new venues by Kolture, the group behind Darling Square eatery Honey and Barangaroo Vietnamese diner Kinhboy.

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Huelo
Tokki, Leemix and Soot 

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A Premium Korean Barbeque for Barangaroo and Newtown Scores a Cocktail Bar with "Miami Tropical Glam" Energy

The first 12 films in the 2023 Sydney Film Festival lineup have been announced including Wiradjuri woman Brenda Matthews’s investigation into the Stolen Generation and a Kiwi comedy about rugby superfans produced by Taika Waititi. National Assistant Editor Elizabeth Mcdonald joins Around Town to chat through some of the program. Plus, Onigiri is a Japanese comfort food and a staple of Japanese lunchboxes. Now, a CBD cafe is dishing eight varieties of the crowd-pleasing snack daily. 

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Sydney Film Festival
Parami 

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A Tiny Inner-City Sanctuary Serving Onigiri and Other Japanese Sweets and a Sneak Peek  at the 2023 Sydney Film Festival

When the group behind one of the best bars in Australia decides to throw a cocktail festival, you expect it to draw big names. And the Maybe Group is delivering. Of the 16 international bars on the roster, 12 were on the most recent World's 50 Best Bars list. Martin Hudack, Creative Director of the Maybe Group, joins Around Town with his festival picks. Plus, at Rico's Tacos, chef Toby Wilson (formerly of Ghostboy Cantina and Bad Hombres) makes some of the best in Sydney. And now he’s enlisted the help of other chef pals for limited-edition flavours and fillings.

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Mates at Ricos
Maybe Cocktail Festival 

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Sixteen of the World's Best Bars are Descending on Sydney for One Week and an Exciting Collaboration Between Two Inner-West Pals

Vermuteria is a modern day homage to old-school European wine and aperitivo bars courtesy of Spanton Hospitality, the same team behind the revival of iconic Potts Point cafe Piccolo Bar down the road. Directory Editor Dan Cunningham joins us with the details of their deli vibe and vermouth range. Plus, in the latest exhibition at Brett Whiteley Studio, courtesy of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, visitors will get to investigate the inner world of Whiteley themselves. 

Featured in today's episode: 
Eternity is Now at The Brett Whiteley Studio
Vermuteria 

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A Swinging New Spanish-Style Vermouth Bar And Brett Whiteley's Self Portraits

Kei Tokiwa has previously worked at Chaco Bar and has also consulted with venues such as Kahii and Wan, assisting them with menu development and concept creation. He has now opened his own venue in a small corner space on Crown Street. Plus, Broadsheet contributor Lucy Bell Bird shares the details of a new Coogee restaurant located just moments from the beach, serving a hearty slow-cooked Wagyu brisket and porcini ragu pappardelle.

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Amuro
Louie

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A Breezy New Coogee Bolthole Dishing Italian Classics and an Intimate New Sake Bar for Darlinghurst

The National is a celebrated biennial survey showcasing the work of artists from across Australia from different generations and cultural backgrounds. This year’s fourth instalment sees the exhibition mounted across three venues – the Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW), Carriageworks, Campbelltown Arts Centre and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA). Two of its curators, Aarna Fitzgerald-Hanley (Carriageworks) and Beatrice Gralton (Art Gallery of NSW) join us to chat about its diverse range of works including painting, photography, film, sculpture and textiles. Plus, say “hey” to a new late-night spot with a top-tier wine list, cocktails inspired by Southeast Asia, and bar snacks available until 3am 

Featured on today's episode; 
Hey Chu
The National 4: Australian Art Now 

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A New Late-Night Eatery by the Team That Brought Us Hello Auntie and The National 4: Australian Art Now

Dave and Ed Liston, the co-founders of Incognito Art Show launched Clubbies Prints during lockdown in 2020 as a way to give back to the communities they missed most. A retro vibe fills the collection of minimalist graphics. Each of the designs features a circle detailed with the respective club's colours. Plus, Zonzo Estate is bottling 'liquid gold' to plonk on your next dinner party table. 

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Clubbies Prints
Zoncello 

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When Life Gives You 32,000 Lemons and a New Range of Retro Prints Supporting Surf Clubs

Come January, hot cross buns are already flying off the shelves. And while the supermarket HCB is a fine (and affordable) choice, there are plenty of bakeries and cafes around town putting their own spin on the ubiquitous Easter classic. Directory Editor Dan Cunningham is here to share his picks. Plus, newly opened Basalt is a luxurious stay primed for a weekend exploring Orange and the Central Tablelands.

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A.P Bakery, Flour and Stone Annexe and more.
Basalt, Orange 

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Sydney's Best Hot Cross Buns and a Chic New Stay With Panoramic Views of 12,000 Cherry Trees

Since 2010, South Dowling Sandwiches has been offering a classic lineup of hefty, foil-wrapped sangas. Now one of the busiest sandwich joints in Sydney, SDS has opened a new CBD outpost with an exclusive breakfast menu. Plus, Sarah & Sebastian has been offering its soldered service for years at its boutiques in Sydney. But for the first time, it’s hitting the road and popping up in seven other locations around Australia. Co-founders Sarah Munro and Robert Grynkofki join us with the details of their exciting new project. 

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South Dowling Sandwiches
Sarah & Sebastian 

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Crowd-Favourite Sangas in Miller's Point and Sarah & Sebastian Hits the Road

In Coolangatta, a pair of hospitality heavyweights are dishing wood-fired pizzas topped with crowd-pleasing combinations of local produce. Broadsheet contributor Ashley Scott tells us why they're worth the trip up north. Plus, find your speed at a new Japanese bar and dining experience from a former Sushi-e chef. 

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Bar Evelyn
Ora Japanese 

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Food Worth Travelling To and Surgically Precise Omakase in Waterloo

In the heritage-listed Department of Education Building, a specialist team are firing Wagyu rump cap and Blackmore rib eye steaks, and Murray cod finished with pepperberry butter and chives. Veteran restaurateur Nick Hildebrandt joins us to discuss his latest CBD offering, a modern Australian take on classic brasserie dishes. Plus, a Surry Hills pub is bringing back some of its most loved classic pastas with a dish every week, including a 12-hour braised pork shoulder ragu, nostalgic tagliatelle alla bolognese and comforting spaghetti carbonara.

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Brasserie 1930 
Dolphin Hotel 

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Nick Hildebrandt on the Opening of Brasserie 1930 and a Return of the Classics at the Dolphin

Darren Sylvester is one of the country's finest multidisciplinary artists. He is best known for  his meticulously staged hyper-real photographic installations which are created using large format film. His latest exhibition, 2 Telegenic 2 Die, opens this month at Sullivan and Strumpf in Zetland. Plus, set within the former Toko site, Armorica Grande Brasserie is the soon-to-open third venue from restaurateur Andrew Becher, who’s also behind equally lavish Potts Point venues Parlar and Franca.

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2 Telegenic 2 Die 
Armorica Grade Brasserie 

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Darren Sylvester's 2 Telegenic 2 Die and an Opulent, Parisian-Inspired Brasserie for Crown Street

Commissioned by the Sydney Opera House to celebrate its 50th anniversary, Ascent features three works from some of the world's most sought-after choreographers. Plus, in the heart of Sydney's Italian community, there are lines out the door for traditional Sicilian panino filled with five hour slow cooked pork and veal bolognese. 

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Ascent by Sydney Dance Company 
Dom Panino 

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An Awe-Inspiring Triple Bill from Sydney Dance Company and a Tear-Inducing Dessert in Leichhardt

After 10 years, custom-suit specialist Patrick Johnson has forayed into womenswear. We chat with the Sydney atelier about the inspired new offering, and why a women’s label took so long. Plus, 2023 is set to be a massive year for the CBD. Directory Editor Dan Cunningham has the low-down on the latest opening from the crew behind Bistrot 916 and Pellegrino 2000.  

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- Clam Bar 

- P Johnson Femme 

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A New York-Inspired Seafood Grill in the CBD and Liberace's Powder Room in Paddington

The Sydney Opera House has revealed the full line-up for its centrepiece contemporary music event, Vivid Live 2023, taking place from Friday May 26 to Saturday June 17 as part of Vivid Sydney, Australia’s largest festival of light, music and ideas. National Assistant Editor Elizabeth Mcdonald joins us with the details. Plus, a new bar and eatery where table-top dancing is encouraged and a local label fusing sporty minimalism, Japanese fabrics and Australiana vibes.

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Vivid Festival 2023
Zaffi 
Best Jumpers 

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Vivid Festival Line-Up Announced,  a New Late-Night Spot for the CBD and a Win for Luxury Leisurewear

Joining an elite flock of restaurants on a mission to reinvigorate this pocket of Sydney’s CBD, Palazzo Salato is a hotly anticipated venture with an ambitious menu and an international team running the show. Plus, a laneway wine-bar from the Nomad crew and a new line of trunks invoking the golden age of travel. 

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- Palazzo Salato

- Beau 

- July 

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A 'Dream' Trattoria for Clarence Street,  a New Date Spot in Surry Hills and a Return to Airport Glamour

Two gun pizzaiolos have teamed up with inner-west distillery Poor Toms to create the ultimate inner-city hangout – with not-quite-New York pizzas, chunky square pies, plates of gabagool and a riff on a legendary Perth sandwich. Plus, the Potts Point wine list championing women and a wellness hub known for its attention to detail. 

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- City Oltra

- Bar Lucia 

- Slow House 

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Forbidden Garlic Bread in Central Station,  Magic Cocktails for Potts Point and Bondi's New Wellness Centre

Josh Niland's latest opening, Petermen, showcases his "fin-to-scale" mission with an à la carte menu. Expect buttery urchin crumpets and umami-driven bonito. Plus, the pub dishing up LP’s saucisson and house-made chicken liver parfait and a fourth location for Australia's original infrared sauna studio. 

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- Petermen 

- The Cricketer's Arms 

- Nimbus Co 

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A New Niland Restaurant, a Fresh Spin on an Old Boozer and Manly's Mediterranean-Inspired Sauna

Inspired by Melbourne’s sandwich-deli boom and New York’s bodegas, a South Sydney bakery is pumping out five-star hoagies, stuffed ciabattas and sourdough sandwiches. Plus: a grocer with fruit that looks too good to eat and the Paddington bar named after a mystery man. 

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- Self Raised Bread Shoppe

- El Primo Sanchez

- Nonna's Grocer 

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Broadsheet Sydney Around Town is hosted by Emma Joyce and produced by Nicola Sitch.

Deirdre Fogarty is the Executive Producer.

Not Your Average Grocer, Sangas with South Sydney Pride and a Fifth Venue for the Maybe Group

Christopher Thé is the mastermind behind Australia's most Instagrammed dessert: Black Star Pastry's strawberry-watermelon cake. Now, he's back in the inner-west with a new cafe, Hearthe, that champions native ingredients. Think bacon and egg rolls dressed in bush tomato relish and paperbark cake. Also: pull your own beer at Buddy's in Newtown and Manly Pacific reopens with a $30 million facelift. 

Featured in today’s episode:

- Hearthe Stanmore 

- Buddy's Newtown 

- Manly Pacific Hotel 

New episodes of Broadsheet Sydney Around Town drop Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday each week. Subscribe on the LiSTNR app to make sure you don’t miss an episode. And keep up-to-date on everything Broadsheet has to offer at www.Broadsheet.com.au, or at @Broadsheet_syd.

Broadsheet CITY Around Town is hosted by Emma Joyce and produced by Nicola Sitch.

Deirdre Fogarty is the Executive Producer.

Newtown's Self-Serve Boozer, Saltbush Scones in Stanmore and a Hotel That Feels Like a Hotel

After a tough few years, Sydney is bouncing back in style. New restaurants and bars are opening at a cracking pace, and nightlife is back in a big way. With a renewed license to party, Sydneysiders are crossing town to explore the venues and experiences re-defining their city. 

Broadsheet Sydney: Around Town is your short audio guide to the Harbour City's latest openings, exhibitions, collaborations and hot reservations. Join Features Editor Emma Joyce as she chats to some of Sydney's best lifestyle and culture reporters about food, drink, art, fashion and more. 

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