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The Sydney Connection conducts weekly inner-city dining walks of Surry Hills- Darlinghurst and Potts Point.Accompanied by our Owner-Operator Maree Sheehan a well-connected local guide- our walks are aimed at visitors and Sydneysiders who want to go 'where the locals go' for inspiring food- good service and cool interiors.We offer our guests the chance to experience Sydney's fabulous small bar culture and dine at three different inner-city Sydney restaurants in one evening. If you're a local looking for a new perspective on our fine city this is the perfect experience.For visitors- it's a great opportunity if you are only spending a short time in Sydney and want to gain an understanding of our food culture and night time vibe. You can also ask your guide all your Sydney questions: our history- the demographics of the precinct- the latest real estate prices or just where to go for breakfast.Potts Point highlightsIf you have ever wanted to pretend you are living in the 1930's our first bar on the Potts Point dining walk is for you. Sit in a plush velvet booth- surrounded by vintage lamps and the owner's personal collection of historical Sydney prints & portraits. If only the walls could talk in this converted strip club. Potts Point has been entertaining locals & visitors alike since the 1940's and she does it well.Whether your dining alfresco on a vibrant laneway with seventies-style lights or in an eccentric old terrace house of a back street- you will feel the history but also enjoy the innovation of the young chefs and mixologists who call PoPo home.Experience the grandness of Macleay Street's art deco apartment blocks at the 'Paris end' and established dining rooms that will transport you to Europe but with an Australian accent.Group discounts available now - see our website for detailsCovid-19 Safety measuresWe are limiting our group size to 6 guestsEnjoying 3 courses instead of 4 coursesBooking separate Ubers for guests & guide for pick-upPracticing social distancing on the walk between venuesDining at restaurants that adhere to the 4 square metre rule between tablesIndulging in a sit-down dessert - with sparkling - instead of lining-up for gelato (sorry Riva Reno & Messina - we will be back!)Giving a complimentary bottle of Sydney Distillery sanistiser to each guest on arrivalPlus of course we are packing masks in case you forgot yours!

The Civic Collection includes civic portraits and artworks- furniture and furnishings- and historical items and memorabilia that reveal the civic history and identity of the City.Civic Curator- Margaret Betteridge- will show you how to find these fascinating items in the catalogue- focusing on a few of the highlights from the collection and how they link to other items in the City Archives.Series: The things we keepJoin our expert archivists- historians and curators as they as they highlight the City's key historic collections and lead you through the new Archives & History Resources catalogue.This series of short talks showcase the types of items in our archives- history and civic collections and shows you how to find them in the catalogue. Each talk will be followed by a Q&A session. Book in for one- or all six!The City Archives is one of the premier archival collections in Australia and a rich resource for exploring Sydney's history. In February 2020- the City released a new catalogue which provides unprecedented access to the archival collection. Recently- for the very first time- a selection of items from the Civic Collection have been added to the catalogue.How to joinThis is a free event. However- bookings are essential. Please register here.You will receive a booking confirmation via email. Please read your booking confirmation carefully for instruction on how to join the event on Zoom. You'll need to install the free Zoom software on your own computer or device to participate.

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