Chaco Ramen
Rich, complex broths with a balance of umami, salt and fattiness is at the core of what good ramen strives for. I wish I could just tell you about a bowl to try but I can’t. If I was sitting on death row and got to choose my last meal, my answer would simply be ‘something from Chaco Ramen’. Be prepared to wait in line during peak times. I can guarantee you that it is absolutely worth every second.
Rainbow Studio
As an artist, I appreciate the spirit behind Rainbow Studio as a community hub for creatives. Founders Brent Gold and Jade Gillet have made a space where artists thrive. If you want to attend a buzzy art event whilst in town, this is the place to head with a calendar full of showcases.
Kaska Eatery & Café
Unassuming, with inside and outside seating, but a rotating coffee programme that’ll knock your socks off. A beautiful range of black coffee if you’re open to trying a range of floral tasting notes. The guys at Kaska set a very high standard for an area flooded with coffee options.
Thanks Tattoo
Local Sydney legend Gummy Johnston has been an icon in the Sydney tattoo scene for years. It’s where I go for all my inking. Thanks Tattoo is more than just a shop, it’s a community built around a whole lot of love for their craft in an environment where you’re welcomed like a close relative. Looking for a more permanent type of souvenir from your time in Sydney? Or maybe it’s time to mark off that bucket list? Look no further than Thanks Tattoo. Oh and thank me later!
September Studio
If you’re ok with taking mum a AUS$12 bunch of seven-days old flowers from your local grocery store then September probably isn’t for you. More than just a bunch, they’re more floral sculptural masterpieces than bouquets. Of acclaimed social media fame, you’ll want to spend time here revering what you probably thought wasn’t possible in the flower space.
Cross Section
A relatively new kid on the block of sorts. Cross Section hit the ground running and for the last year or so have kept the formula simple. Sandwiches and snacks done well. And do them well is exactly what they do. Can you possibly go past the signature NYC chicken caesar wrap? ‘Cause I couldn’t, and it’s not the first time I’ve tried to either! Do yourself a favour and just add the bacon and egg. No questions asked!
Supply Store
No capital city has more of a right of passage than a beautiful unsuspecting store of unique clothing tucked down a hidden alley that you wouldn’t find unless someone told you about it. Well, I’m here to tell you about it! Supply Store stocks a range of threads that will have you looking fresher than the prince whom sits atop Bel Air. One-off pieces you won’t find anywhere else in Sydney. Guess that’s why they make it hard to find.
Catch Matt’s Art: Wentworth Gallery
No capital city has more of a right of passage than a beautiful unsuspecting store of unique clothing tucked down a hidden alley that you wouldn’t find unless someone told you about it. Well, I’m here to tell you about it! Supply Store stocks a range of threads that will have you looking fresher than the prince whom sits atop Bel Air. One-off pieces you won’t find anywhere else in Sydney. Guess that’s why they make it hard to find.
