“The balance of yin and yang is very important and the chi in a room needs to make you feel good” Claudia explains. “So those Chinese brushes that hang from the ceiling has more than just a decorative purpose.”

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Terrace dining at Bastille, Drummoyne

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Bastile, Drummoyne

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No doubt this rib eye steak is good but it is like the Tiger Woods of late. Sous vide execution is flawless but mojo is lacking bold flavours of chargrilled meat.

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BLACK by Ezard, The Star, Sydney

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It’s big, bold and heavy. And it’s the first thing, apart from the maitre d’ that greets you upon entering. This signature restaurant comes with a signature piece of furniture ~ a ginormous $12,000 dining table made out of a single tree. Interior designer Paul Kelly’s team found the tree in Oberon near the Blue Mountains in country New South Wales. It was sliced in half and its jagged edges sanded down.

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Dining room, BLACK by Ezard, The Star, Sydney

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Cocktail bar at BLACK by Ezard, Sydney

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Stone and marble carving at BLACK by Ezard restaurant, The Star, Sydney

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Cocktail bar at VINE, Double Bay

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The dining room is soaked with natural light and cane chairs lend a tropical feel that spills onto a private courtyard where guests mingle. The elegant setting reminds me of Hotel Centennial yet the casual vibe of this room makes me feel as though I am in the comforts of my own home. A wooden communal table sitting thirty is a permanent centrepiece and is hosting an entire group for lunch today.

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VINE, Double Bay

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Menu and serving counter, The Burger Shed, Mosman

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It's only a twenty-five seater but this is what I like about small restaurants because the focus is on the food and not much else. The "shed" concept is given a chic and modern touch because this is up-market Mosman after all. Exposed brick and white board cladding are complemented by a ladder mounted onto the ceiling where tin lamps hang.

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The Burger Shed, Mosman

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Al fresco dining, Hunters Hill Hotel. On a glorious Friday afternoon, the al fresco dining area is sun-soaked and I spy promotional leaflets for a cracker of a Melbourne Cup Day next week. It’s noon and the lunch crowd is beginning to gather.

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The decor is sleek with modern lines and for a Friday afternoon, the dining room is surprisingly quiet past the 1 o’clock lunch hour.

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We are in the midst of winter but sitting in Boathouse’s dining room and gazing out into the blue waters feel like a warm summer day. We are happy to admire the warm and sunny table for two at the corner which remains empty.

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The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay, Glebe

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It’s a mere five-minute drudge up the hill from Clovelly beach or if you prefer, it’s a four-minute stroll down the hill to Clovelly beach. Whichever way you choose, The Clovelly Hotel at the eastern end of Clovelly road is just a beer away from the beach. A recent refurbishment to its outdoor beer garden with district water views provides another incentive to knock back a cold one.

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It’s just past noon and the bar area at The Clovelly Hotel is surprisingly quiet for a sunny Saturday afternoon.

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It’s no surprise R & B has plans to open more outlets across Sydney and Melbourne in the coming year judging by its popularity. I believe it’s their consistency in quality, taste and service in a pleasant dining space that is enticing its fans to return.

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Al fresco dining at Ribs & Burgers, Neutral Bay

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Ribs & Burgers at Neutral Bay ~ a blackboard menu sums it all up with a choice of beef, pork or lamb in the ribs department. Burger variations include original beef, cheese, bacon, Dagwood and Mexican whilst non-red meat eaters can opt for lemon herb, chilli or Cajun chicken burgers.

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Order your ribs at the counter, Ribs & Burgers, Neutral Bay

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Al fresco dining, Customs House Bar, Sydney

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Cocktail bar ~ Customs House Bar, Sydney

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Customs House Bar, Sydney

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Excelsior Hotel, Surry Hills

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El Loco Mexican Cantina Y Barra, Surry Hills

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