Anti-crowd guide for a perfect ANZAC long weekend 🌺

The Morning Ritual 🧺

If you’re up early (perhaps after attending a local Dawn Service), there is no better place to reflect and ease into the day than the Marrickville Organic Food Market. It embodies everything great about the local community.

The Vibe:
Relaxed, community-focused, and vibrant. It’s the perfect place for an unhurried stroll while live music plays in the background.

The Goods:
Grab a hot coffee, buy some fresh produce directly from local farmers, and explore the incredible hot food stalls.

💡 The Insider Tip: "You cannot leave without grabbing one of their famous, piping-hot toasties. It is pure weekend comfort."

The Ultimate Mateship Feast 🥩

The ANZAC long weekend is all about gathering your crew. If you have a hungry group of mates ready to catch up, Brazico at Darling Harbour is the absolute best place to host them.

The Feast:
This is a premium All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) Brazilian Churrasco experience. You order your sides, and the staff continuously approach your table with massive swords of perfectly roasted meats, slicing it right onto your plate.

The Menu:
Over 15 meat options including the iconic Rump Cap (Picanha), Flank Steak, and Chorizo. (They also have great vegetarian and Halal options so no one is left out!).

The Vibe:
Energetic, incredibly filling, and set against the beautiful backdrop of Darling Harbour. The ultimate group dining experience.

The Local Catch-Up 🥑

You cannot have a long weekend without a proper brunch. We are officially ending the gatekeeping on Grounded 2050 Cafe in Camperdown, locals absolutely love this spot, making it the perfect backdrop for a long, relaxed chat.

The Menu:
Everything here hits the spot. The Roast Beef & Caramelised Onion Sandwich is unreal, and their Chilli Scrambled Eggs (unexpectedly paired with salmon and walnuts) is a total game-changer.

The Drinks:
Wash it down with their Immunity Fresh Juice or a thick "brekky on-the-go" smoothie.

✨ The Vibe: "Lowkey and chill. It’s the exact kind of place you accidentally stay at for two hours just talking with your friends."

The Afternoon Reset 🍑

When your group needs a refreshing reset to keep the weekend momentum going, enter Auntea Jenny in Westfield Hornsby. They have just dropped their new Superfood Series.

The Standout:
The Apricot Seaberry Glow Tea. It is insanely fresh, packed with natural Vitamin C (equivalent to 5 lemons per bottle!), and the Sichuan Ruby Oranges literally pop in your mouth as you drink.

Need caffeine?
Try the Orange Apricot Americano, a smooth espresso mixed with a citrusy Vitamin C boost.

"The ultimate refreshing pick-me-up for a busy holiday weekend."

The Weekend Send-Off 🍕

Sharing a pizza and a flowing glass of wine with your favorite people is a brilliant way to spend an evening. Gargano Pizzeria is usually known for their incredible daytime lunch offerings, but they are doing something very special for dinner right now.

The Secret:
One night a week (currently Saturdays), they completely switch up their operation to offer a full, sit-down Italian dinner menu.

The Menu:
We are talking authentic Pizza al Piatto, beautiful antipasti, and flowing Italian wines.

🍷 The Vibe: "Intimate, authentic, and 'if you know, you know'. It is the perfect, cozy way to wrap up your time off before heading back to reality."

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