A trifecta of fine wine, great food and welcoming hospitality Mona Vale’s cool wine bar and restaurant, Paddock & Vine, is a welcoming space. Not only is the vibe upbeat, but the interior is softly lit with cozy booths and tables...

Chefs and friends Vitor Rodrigues and Caio Guastapaglia opened their first Freshie Mex restaurant in Freshwater in 2020 and expanded in 2024 with a second venue opposite Collaroy beach. “We decided to lean into the growing popularity of Mexican food,” says...

The desire to keep up with the Joneses – your neighbour with a bigger house/more expensive car/better kitchen marble. It’s real, it exists, and David Williamson explores it all in the world premiere of his new play, The Social Ladder,...

The Collaroy cinema is breathing new life into entertainment on the Beaches Since its early days of operation in the 1930s, the heritage-listed art deco building that is now United Cinemas Collaroy has long entertained locals. And now there’s a new feature...

Fresh seafood by the water – yes please! With perfect views of Pittwater reaching out to Scotland Island, Pasadena undoubtedly has one of the best restaurant locations on the Beaches. While there are alfresco dining options on the deck, the weather...

Wind in the Willows in the Sydney Botanic Gardens is a magical adventure – for children and adults alike If you are looking for the perfect introduction to theatre for your children – and something rather unique to do with them...

It’s been part of the Australian Christmas tradition for 43 years – watching Carols in the Domain. And Channel 7 Sunrise stars Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington cannot wait to host all the fun, they tell NL. Mosman locals Natalie Barr...

Dee Why’s Jacaranda trees are in full bloom and it’s a warm morning when I step into V’s, dead-set on getting my favourite rose and pistachio cheesecake (the best I’ve had in NSW). Since I first discovered the shop it’s...

With cocktails at sunset on offer accompanied by ocean views, spending a Saturday night at Freshwater’s new venue, Bombies, is a great way to enjoy a warm spring evening. We arrive at the rooftop venue to find it’s bustling with...

It’s 1.45pm when we turn up to Cibaria Manly for our lunch booking, and we’re surprised by how bustling the trattoria is. As we cross the terracotta floor and sit at our table backed by white stucco plaster arches, we...