If you’re still suffering the post-long-weekend blues, we get it. It’s hard psyching yourself up for a measly two-day weekend again but seriously, we’ve got your back. We’re here to help you have a cracking good time and yes, we’re talking about food. This weekend, Sydney is all about truffles, markets and feasting.
Here is every good thing you can do in Sydney this weekend.
All Weekend
TRUFFLES AT THE THREE WILLIAMS
PSA: It’s officially truffle season! That means Three Williams is launching a new ‘Celebrating Truffle’ menu that’s jam-packed full of the good stuff, and guys, we’re excited. The truffle menu will sit alongside their usual (delish) café menu throughout the season making the perfect brunch for you and your hungry tum. We suggest you try the crunchy waffle fries or opt for Chef Jacquie Ektoros’ favourite, the mandarin and honey crumpet—made in-house, of course. You can’t go wrong no matter what you choose.
When: Monday – Sunday: 7am – 4pm
Where: Three Williams, Redfern
THE STREETS OF BARANGAROO SALE
Hold on to your credit cards team, a huge sale is taking over Barangaroo and yep, this is your chance to invest in some discount designer threads. Running from this Friday through to Monday, a selection of boutiques will be slashing prices in a big way. Think Kenzo menswear from BELANCÉ for up to 40% off, gifts, homewares and fashion from Collector Store, Hansen and Gretel for 30% off at Somedays and all the luxe goods from The Standard Store.
When: Friday 15 June – Monday 18 June at 6pm
Where: The Streets of Barangaroo
CLIENT LIAISON DELUXE LINE POP-UP
After making their runway debut in May at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Client Liaison’s luxe line ‘Champagne Affection’ is hitting stores this weekend. The leisurewear (apparently a thing?) line will be sold exclusively through pop-up stores in Sydney, Melbourne and online and the Sydney one is popping up all weekend long. The collection is inspired by late lunches (so basically, it’s us in a fashion line) and Australian native Flora and Fauna. To check out the line, head here.
When: Friday 15 June- Sunday 17 June
Where: 17 Oxford Street, Paddington NSW
GARDEN LIFE WINTER PLANT SALE
Garden life, AKA one of the biggest and best plant stores in Sydney, is holding a HUGE winter plant sale this weekend and you know you want to get amongst it. With 30-50% off ALL plants and 10% off all floor stock including pots, baskets and accessories, this sale is all about new plants that’ll look fab in your apartment. You can check out the stock here.
When: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 8.30am – 5pm and Sunday, 10am – 4pm
Where: 158 Princes Hwy St Peters
Thursday 14 June
LIVE MUSIC AT SMOKE BAR
If you haven’t hit up Barangaroo House down at Barangaroo (duh) yet, then have you even really done Sydney? Well, now is the time people. Every Thursday and Friday, Smoke Bar is hosting live music with artists like Veda (Triple J Unearthed), Murray Lake and Andrew Grant throughout June. And that’s just the beginning. We suggest you book your seat because there’s nothing worse than rocking up for harbour-side espresso martinis and live music only to be turned away. Book here.
When: 5pm – 8pm on Thursdays and from 3pm till 6pm on Saturdays.
Where: Smoke Bar,Baragaroo
FOLONOMO POP-UP CHEF SERIES
Sydney’s first profit-for-purpose restaurant, Folonomo, is launching their pop-up chef series this week and that means you can stuff yourself silly while supporting local charities. Sounds good, no? The series will be happening over four consecutive Thursdays this month and it’ll feature some of Australia’s most innovative chefs and winemakers, and like we said, all proceeds will go to charity. Fritto and Co Chefs, Josh and Nic Sama (you might recognise them from MKR) will be kicking things off on opening night and you can still book here.
When: Thursday 14 June, 7pm -10pm
Where: Folonomo –370 Bourke St, Surry Hills
Cost: $145
Friday 15 June
SYDNEY’S BIGGEST MEAT-FREE BBQ
If you’re in the depths of World Meat Free Week and would basically gnaw off your own arm just get some meat into you, listen in. MasterChef legend, Callum Hann is hosting Sydney’s biggest Meatless BBQ. Head down to Wynyard Park this Friday to sample a range of BBQ favourites—none of which involve meat. Expect to chow down on winners like burritos, cheesy little sliders and meat-free burgers to boot. For more on Meat Free Week, head here.
When: Friday 15 June, 7.30am-2pm
Where: Wynyard Park (Corner of York Street and Market Street)
REFUGEE WEEK LAUNCH
Refugee Week is kicking off in Sydney this Friday and it’s your chance to celebrate the brave refugees who’ve made huge contributions to Australia. The event, hosted by youth representative and former refugee, Simon Shahin, will see you listening to a keynote speech from leading orthopaedic surgeon, former refugee and Refugee Week Ambassador, Munjed Al Muderis. Plus, the STARTTS Humanitarian Awards will be happening on the night. For more information and to RSVP, head here.
When: Friday 15 June, 10am – 1pm
Where: Barnet Long Room, Customs House
TEDXSYDNEY LIVE AT THE CALYX
Couldn’t get tickets to TEDxSydney? Don’t worry, just head to The Calyx in the Royal Botanic Gardens and watch the live stream instead. The best part is, it’s absolutely free which means you’ve got more cash for post-talk cocktails. Plus, The Calyx is in the stunning Botanic Gardens and we’d take any excuse to ditch work and hang out here for the day instead. For more event info, head here.
When: Friday 15 June, 10am – 4pm
Where: The Calyx, The Royal Botanic Garden – Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney
Cost: Free
Saturday 16 June
PURPLE SNEAKERS 12TH BIRTHDAY
Purple Sneakers turns twelve this year, and to celebrate they’re taking over the Lansdowne Hotel and throwing the birthday bash to end all birthday bashes. Happening as part of Vivid, this party will have you dancing till dawn and partying like it’s 2008. The line-up includes Alta, Annie Bass, Clypso, Rainbow Chan, Slim Set, Sandro Dallarmi and the Purple Sneakers DJs to name only a few, and you can grab your tickets here.
When: Saturday 16 June, 6pm- 3am
Where: Lansdowne Hotel, Chippendale
Cost: $25.50
Sunday 17 June
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS—CORNERSMITH WORKSHOP
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade right? Well kind of. Cornersmith’s Alex Elliott-Howery will show you that when it comes to lemons, you can make a whole lot more than just lemonade. At this workshop you’ll learn how to use the whole fruit to make a range of sweet and savoury preserves like Indian lemon pickle, sweet lemon jam and her famous Lemoncello. If that sounds like your jam (sorry not sorry), book here.
When: Sunday 16 June, 9am – 12.00pm
Where: Cornersmith Picklery, Marrickville
Cost: $200
THE MAKERS’ NEST
This weekend, Tramsheds is hosting the bi-annual The Makers Nest Design Market. This one is all about local artisan creators and has been carefully curated so that only makers who design and create in Australia are showcased. Featuring a range of jewellery, fashion, homewares and more from, we have a feeling this one will have something for everyone. You can check out the line-up here.
When: Sunday 17 June, 10am-4pm
Where: Tramsheds Sydney – Level One, 1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge
Cost: $2 entry
PIGGYBACK SUNDAYS AT CHIN CHIN
Guys, Sundays at Chin Chin just got gooooood. Grab your fellow pork-loving friends and get ready for a whole lot of ham with Chin Chin’s feed me menu which features eats like the Chin Chin roast pork served in a steamed pancake, all served with a hot and sour herb salad and selection of sauces. To celebrate the launch and keep the party going all day long, Chin Chin has teamed up with Four Pillars to bring a thirst quenching gin-focused cocktail menu that’s all kinds of good. Book your table here.
When: Every Sunday through winter from June 17
Where: Chin Chin – 69 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills
Cost: $69.50
Image credit: Three Williams
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