“There’s something deeply good for my soul to sit in a buzzy room with a bunch of like-minded strangers while someone on stage does their best to make us all laugh. Whether it’s giggling at ourselves and our common curious habits and failings, chuckling over a sharp take on the state of the world and our politicians, or just guffawing at someone physically making a fool of themselves, laughter is the perfect panacea to the doom and gloom of the day’s headlines.”

“If you're over hot cross buns and chocolate eggs and feel like venturing out on the long weekend, there are plenty of hotspots to choose from. Hit this list for the cafes, restaurants and bars staying open in Sydney over the four days.”

“Settle in for a three-course feast or sips and snacks, as an admired Sydney cocktail spot travels south for a one-night collab.”

“Big laughs are guaranteed at this year’s festival. But seats at the city’s best restaurants and bars aren’t – unless you have a plan. In partnership with Century Entertainment, we’ve rounded up the best spots for pre-show dinners, intermission snacks and post-show drinks.”

“The iconic Fitzroy North neighbourhood pub The Pinnacle is under new management; with publican Michael Bascetta ready to add to his PAX hospitality portfolio.”

“Bar Planet is teaming up with Marrickville florist Date Night Studio for a Valentine’s Day pop-up that combines two of life’s better pleasures: martinis and fresh blooms.”

“Shop flowers and sip martinis, as this one-day flower market sets the tone for the year's most romantic day.”

“The Enmore Road martini bar has just bottled its cult Dirty Martini, bringing one of its most-loved pours out from behind the terrazzo and into Inner West freezers.”

“While you might not be celebrating on 26 January, you probably want to know where you can pick up your first coffee for the day, where to satiate that hunger at lunchtime, and where you can gather with your crew over a few cold ones to kick off your long weekend.”

“We’ve pulled together the ultimate Sydney local’s gift guide so you can shop small, shop smart, and still deliver something that actually feels special. This is Sydney, as served through retail therapy.”

“Plus, a new fish’n’chipper, half-price lobster spaghetti from the Ormeggio team, a bigger L’Avant Cave for Paddington, new happy hours at Bar Planet and more Sydney food and drink news.”

“Hospitality Legends on Where They Head After Their Shift”

“We’ve sifted through the sales to find the best prices on our favourite products, from discounted glassware to cut-price cookbooks, candles, merch and more.”

“Paramart jazzes up the Paramount House Hotel lobby with exclusive goods by our local favourites. And you don’t have to check in to check-out.”

“Silly season calls for going out a silly number of times.”

“Plus, outdoor dining at Vin-Cenzo’s; Martini news from Bar Planet and Gildas; a pizza party at Ace and more.”

“Ian Tran, the sign-maker behind some of Australia's favourite restaurants from Cafe Freda's to Ciao Fabbrica, has become the hospitality industry's go-to guy”

“Bar Planet is now open till 2am on Fridays and Saturdays – which means more time for those ripper Martinis, Scorpinos and, now, dirty Mouthful Martinis.”

“Japanese whisky is mixed with a twist in the spirit of competition at an event for top Australian bartenders. From the upcoming Young Rich issue out on October 31.”

“Keep the party going well after the sun goes down with our roundup of the best late-night bars in Sydney serving cocktails and good times.”