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InterContinental's new bistro is open in Double Bay

Bayside Bistro & Bar has opened on the ground floor of the InterContinental Sydney Double Bay. They're doing classic dishes and drinks Thursday through Saturday, with a relaxed vibe that fits right into the Bay. Worth knowing if you're after a local spot for a long lunch or Friday evening drinks.

Free gallery tours running every Sunday in Double Bay

Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf is running free guided tours of its current exhibition 'Players' every Sunday in May, led by gallery assistant James Dorahy. The show brings together Australian and international artists working across sculpture, video, painting and photography, with curiosity and experimentation at the heart of it. Worth a Sunday morning stroll, especially if you're already walking from Double Bay Wharf.

Dated Paddington terrace sells for $2.4m at auction

A Paddington terrace sold for $2.4 million after an investor edged out young families at auction. The result is a reminder that even unrenovated stock in the area attracts serious competition.

Local Students Shine at Double Bay Cenotaph Ceremony

Two local students, Oliver Funge from The Scots College and Pippi Pike from Reddam House, read their winning Anzac Day writing competition entries at the wreath laying ceremony in Steyne Park. It's a lovely reminder that the Double Bay cenotaph ceremony draws real community heart every year. If your kids want to enter next time, keep an eye on the Woollahra Council website.

Nielsen Park's Hidden Restaurant Is Worth the Trip

The Nielsen sits inside a sandstone and stained-glass building from the early 1900s, tucked beneath Moreton Bay figs at Nielsen Park in Vaucluse. The menu leans Italian, with highlights like house-made tagliolini with black truffle and slow-roasted lamb shoulder. BYO is welcome, the views over Shark Bay are genuinely lovely, and yes, there's fish and chips from the kiosk next door if you need it.