Cocktail bar Scout took up residence on the top floor of The Dolphin Hotel in Surry Hills at the end of last month, introducing diners to its unique brand of drinks like orange and banana wines made with fermented fruits. It’s the first Australian venue for the award-winning London bar, which has a focus on minimal waste and sustainability. 412 Crown St, Surry Hills; scout.bar/scoutsydney

Specialty coffee roaster Gypsy Espresso opened their second cafe on Mitchell St, Alexandria, in February. The cafe, which follows on from their first at Potts Point, serves its signature coffee from a sleek Modbar and has an extensive breakfast and lunch menu, from toasties and granola to miso salmon and katsu burgers. Shop 1, 76 Mitchell Rd, Alexandria; gypsyespresso.com.au

The Devonshire’s Jeremy Bentley has a new venue for food, wine and cocktails. Eliza’s carefully curated menu includes 12 hour lamb shoulder, cold smoked kangaroo, pork belly and prawn spring rolls as well as what has quickly become their most talked about; a single carrot served with carrot mousse, black garlic and a sourdough and pine nut crumble. 247 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst; elizafoodandwine.com

The historic Hotel Rose Bay revealed its new look on March 1 following a multi-million dollar renovation of the interiors. There are three dining areas; a cocktail bar, sports bar and restaurant that serves lunch and dinner everyday. The updated menu is divided into “chilled”, “warm”, “substantial” and “classic” with dishes like wagyu skewers with Korean hot sauce and barramundi with tamarind butter. 807 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay; rosebayhotel.com.au

What started as market stalls has turned into two bricks and mortar stores for Vietnamese eatery Bar Pho. Their new venue in the Barrack Place dining precinct in the CBD serves their signature pho made from an 18 hour beef broth. Also on the menu are Vietnamese salads, banh mi and rice paper rolls. Shop 6, Level 1, 151 Clarence St, Sydney; barpho.com.au

Argentinian street food stall Empanadas Che recently opened its first shop in Drummoyne. Popular at markets and festivals, their empanadas range from the traditional beef to the more unusual mac and cheese. Their new permanent spot on Victoria Rd means loyal fans can pick up their favourite flavour along with a coffee without having to wait for the next event to roll around. 214 Victoria Rd, Drummoyne; empanadasche.com.au