A head-turning wine bar and diner by a team of friends who’ve done stints together at Ragazzi, Fabbrica, Yellow and more. Expect small plates, thick pastas and a big focus on nebbiolo.

In Mexico, a comedor is a dining table for friends and family to gather around. That’s exactly what you’ll get at this neighbourhood bar and restaurant, led by one of Sydney’s best Mexican chefs.

At this six-month pop-up from Rockpool’s former culinary directory, expect every imaginable cut of Blackmore Wagyu cooked over woodfire. Plus, veggies from one of Sydney’s most revered organic farms.

The team behind one of Sydney’s best bakeries has gone all out with a full-service restaurant. That top-notch sourdough is now being used for pizza bases in a charming Terrey Hills cottage surrounded by kitchen gardens.

The Caravin team’s cosy neon-lit Mexican joint looks like it’s been there forever – and the tacos are strong contenders for the best in the city.

The Nakano Darling Team’s ramen shop is unlike anything in Sydney – but exactly like one you’d find in Japan. Punch your order into the ticket machine, hit the tatami dining room and hoover your soup at a low table. Tokyo dreams are made of this.

Tomoharu Shono's Michelin-recommended chain has arrived in Sydney. Hit this “farm to bowl” spot for a signature chicken soup – featuring house-made noodles made from Australian wheat varieties.

Tokyo, Hong Kong, Brooklyn. Merivale’s fun basement diner takes cues from all three cities. As for the menu, it’s a no-rules affair by Totti’s executive chef Mike Eggert, powered by woks and woodfire.