Beautiful iron clad terrace homes lodged on tree-lined streets. Feel the pulsating energy as you meander up Oxford Street, the suburb’s artery. Cutting edge design and fashion. An inviting array of boutiques. Sophistication and trend combine. Convene for a latte on the sidewalk at Paddo’s 5 ways. Enjoy a crisp afternoon beer at the hidden back street pubs. Social. Bustling. Enviable. Paddington.
248 Glenmore Rd
True love is what brought Tiger Mottle to the good people of Paddington. A former Allpress barista, owner Peter Henderson moved here from New Zealand to be with his partner, eventually setting up shop in Five Ways.
Tiger Mottle refers to the ‘mottled surface of a perfect espresso extraction, which pretty much sums up this little Paddington local. A restored terrace, the café is all sleek white interiors while the front wall is decorated with a row of retro vinyl covers over a smart...
108 Boundary St
Over the past 21 years, the walls of Buon Ricordo – one of Sydney’s most established restaurants – have held some of Sydney’s biggest hitters. Everyone from Cate Blanchett to Packer family captain John Alexan- has been spotted there, and it’s easy to see why: if you’ve got the moolah, and you order right, you’re in for something exceptional.
Chef and restaurateur Armando Percuoco came to Australia in 1972 and brought serious, authentic Italian cooking with him, and he still stalks the floor...
211 Glenmore Rd
In A View to a Kill, James Bond refers to French cocktails as "musical comedy drinks". You can see why with concoctions such as the Flirt Sur La Plage, described on the menu at Letoile as a "favourite in 80s French seaside resorts" (enough said). The combination of vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry and pineapple juice tastes exactly like a Frosty Fruit. Similarly hilarious French cocktails include the Paul Bocuse. Named for the famous French chef, its a mix of Champagne, crème de cassis and...
10 Elizabeth St
Sugo is now closed and has been replaced by Cipri.This Paddo newbie is serving up
traditional woodfired pizze including one
with ‘nduja (a type of spicy sausage common
to the cooking of Calabria and, for
all you sausage nerds out there, a distance
relative to the French sausage made from
tripe and lard, andouille) as well as a very
good margherita. There are a bunch of
nice old Italian dudes running the fl oor
and it’s a hop skip from Oxford Street....
395 Oxford St
Eastside Music Cafe (based at Paddington Uniting Church) is a not for profit Cultural Arts Centre of performing and visual arts events. Providing programs that encourage and facilitate quality artistic development and innovation within a community context....
47 Windsor St
Italian born Lucio Galletto is the host with the most. While he works the restaurant floor, head chef Logan Campbell works the burners turning out a mix of Ligurian classics and dishes with a mod Aussie twist....
312 Oxford St
An Oxford Street favourite, this funky cafe is a prime spot to unwind and enjoy an all-day breakfast, healthy lunch bite or afternoon snack. Favourites include the haloumi, roast pumpkin, semi-dried tomato, chilli jam and spinach sandwich on Turkish bread, and the prawn, chilli and tomato linguine....
180 Oxford St
Love Supreme has the atmosphere of a neighbourhood restaurant where the owners remember your face and maybe even send over a bowl of olives with their compliments.
Brought to you by Bosko Vujovic, the guy who made Arthur’s Pizza the Sydney icon it was, Love Supreme has the same jazzy, zany character and social club feel. Love Supreme uses organic produce as far as possible.
Its always busy (dont go if youre in a mad rush) and extremely fun. The long marble table at the back is great for big...
8 Heeley St
Sit at the communal table and watch the resident sushi master at work. The food is unbelieveable, as is the bill - both in a good way. Its tricky to get a seat (no bookings), but you can always wait in the Royal nearby and theyll call you when ready.
BYO, around $30pp...
8 Elizabeth St
CAFFE QUATTRO PASSI HAS CLOSED AS OF JUNE 2010.This cafe is a true local legend, namely because owners Roberto and Vikki Succi treat everyone as family. Menus change every day but the quality of stews, soups, corn cakes, pies and old school cuisine never falls below fantastic. Nor does Rob and Vikkis knack for remembering names, orders, and quirks in taste - a legacy of Vikkis training as a chef in British country houses. A big hit with mothers groups and Caffe Diemme coffee nuts, Quattro earns...
2012-04-29 12:00:00 - 2012-06-03 12:00:00
Centennial Park Between Oxford Street, York, Darley, Alison & Lang Roads
In defiance of the digital age, come down and see the Ludlites Love Nature exhibit. In this exhibition, the photographers have turned their backs on digital sharpness and used plastic lenses to shoot the beautiful surrounds of Centennial Park. Get ready for romantic, dreamy images that illuminate nature in a new and refreshing way. ...
2012-05-19 12:00:00 - 2012-05-20 12:00:00
Centennial Park Between Oxford Street, York, Darley, Alison & Lang Roads
This might be Australias most epic charity relay: teams of 10-15 must have one person on the Relay for Lifes Centennial Park track for a full 24 hours. That means, of course, the larger your team, the more sleep you can get. There will also be live music, food stalls and games to keep people entertained, and money raised from the day-long relay go to the Cancer Council. Registration is $15 for those who get in by May 5 and $20 thereafter. ...