Editor's Note
Many of my mornings start at the Paddinghurst end of Paddo, with a loud “buongiorno” from Tommy at Apache Salute and a 6:30am coffee before my run. This week I'm sharing a chat I had with him the other day.
Also this week, the Good Food Guide hatted six Paddo restaurants, and not one of them is a pub. So which Paddo pub would you hat, and what do you order? Hit reply and I’ll share the best answers next week.
Last month of spring is here (what?) and there's lots below to fill the calendar. Enjoy the read.
Thanks,
Nicolas
This Week in Paddington
The cheeky end of Paddo
Tommy Paonessa has been making coffee in this corner of Sydney since the mid-90s: first on Victoria Street, now at Apache Salute on Boundary.
If you're a regular, he knows your name and your order, he painted his own wall and he wouldn't swap this end of Paddington for the hill. The full yarn is here (2 min read) (with thanks to Tommy)
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Six Paddo restaurants hatted, and Porcine climbs to two
The Good Food Guide published its hats for NSW and the ACT last week. They confirmed what we already knew - Paddo has some damn fine eateries. Three hats for Saint Peter, which the Nylands have been running at various addresses in Paddington since 2016. Two for Porcine, which was one of only five restaurants to climb from one hat to two. And one each for Paski Sopra (OK it's about 60 metres from our border), Civico 47, 10 William St and new kid on the block, The Palomar. Again, nobody hats a pub feed though...personally, I'd love to see a ranking of best pub food in Paddington. Which pub would you hat and why? (hit reply) (Source: Local news - Paddington)
Halloween is done...now the Christmas lead up
Woollahra Council has published a list of events leading up to Christmas - and little surprise that Paddo leads the pack. Also, Paddo Night Out, organised by the cool kids at the Paddo Collective and Visit Paddington, is back on Thursday 19 November: From 4pm, stores, bars and restaurants will be providing experiences and offers to help you get the most out of Paddington (and eat, drink and spend too much). Here's the full list of who's taking part.
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Two winning shots from Woollahra’s young photographers
Woollahra Council announced the various winners of its 2026 Youth Photographic Award and Short Film Prize. The award has run since 1994, with photos and short films from thousands of students and more than $2,000 in cash prizes. The two below won the Senior students and People's Choice awards, and the rest are worth a scroll. (Source: Woollahra Council news)
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Have your say about Centennial Park's long-term plan: survey closes Sunday
The plan that will steer Centennial Park, Moore Park and Queens Park for years to come is open for comment, but only until this Sunday, 8 November. Greater Sydney Parklands runs all three parks, and this plan will guide how people use them and how the trust manages them. It will replace the 2018 version. This round gathers early ideas, and a finished draft should go on exhibition in mid-2027. Tell them what you value about the parklands and what you want for them here. (Source: Centennial Parklands FB Page)
Your art on a building site?
Woollahra Council wants local art on its streets, and it’s picked an unlikely gallery: construction hoardings. (That’s the temporary fence around a building site, not the garage you’ve been meaning to clear out since 2019.) Its Creative Hoardings Program is taking Expressions of Interest from artists at any career stage for 2027 to 2030. Anyone selected joins a pool, and their work may end up on hoardings across Woollahra. Applications close Thursday 10 December, 11.59pm.
Council Watch
For serious literary geeks only - Paddo library scraps overdue fines
Woollahra Council adopted its 2025-2026 Library Annual Report on Monday 26 October. It covers the council's three libraries: Double Bay, Paddington and Watsons Bay. The part you'll notice when you borrow: the libraries have dropped overdue fines, and loans now renew on their own. Across all three branches, staff ran 953 programs for more than 26,000 people. The loan and visitor numbers are in the full report. (Source: Woollahra Council news)
Real Estate
JUST SOLD
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Garages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102/357 Glenmore Rd | $1.08M | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 331/357 Glenmore Rd | $1.3M | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 155 Paddington St | $4.12M | 3 | 3 | - |
| 34 Walter St | - | 2 | 2 | - |
| 175 Sutherland St | $3.92M | 3 | 1 | 1 |
What's On
Friday 6 November
Darlinghurst Culture Next Fall - The Eternity Playhouse. An accident tests Luke and Adam's differing beliefs and five-year relationship, forcing Adam to turn to Luke's family for support and answers. 7:30pm - 10:00pm. $65.
Paddington Community AAADA Antiques & Decorative Art Fair - Paddington Town Hall. The AAADA fair features antique and decorative arts dealers from across Australia, pieces for purchase, talks, guided tours, free appraisals and evening drinks. 10:00am - 6:00pm. $25.
Paddington Community Friday - Paddo RSL. Member’s Happy Hour runs from 4pm to 6pm, with raffle tickets on sale from 6pm for a 7pm draw offering meat trays and mystery prizes, followed by an 8:30pm Member’s Barrel Draw with two $50 winners. 4:00pm.
Darlinghurst Culture Sydney Razor Gangs True Crime Tour - Razor Gang True Crime Tour Site. A guided walking tour retraces Sydney’s Razor Gang War, exploring its key places and the lives of its notorious gangsters. 7:30pm - 9:00pm. $34.
Woollahra Culture Paula Jenkins: Where The Wild Rivers Run at Art2Muse Gallery - Art2Muse Gallery. Walcha-based landscape artist Paula Jenkins explores Australia's diverse environments through expressive paintings that move between representation and abstraction. 9:00am - 4:00pm. Free Entry.
Eastern Suburbs Community Burritos and Bowls, Local DJ & a Record Swap - Zambrero Darlinghurst. Zambrero celebrates its refurbished Darlinghurst restaurant with free burritos and bowls, local DJs and a record swap. 4:00pm - 9:00pm.
Centennial Park Kids Bush School - Centennial Parklands. Get children back to nature and experience all of its benefits.
Saturday 7 November
Darlinghurst Culture Next Fall - The Eternity Playhouse. An accident tests Luke and Adam's differing beliefs and five-year relationship, forcing Adam to turn to Luke's family for support and answers. 7:30pm - 10:00pm. $65.
Paddington Community AAADA Antiques & Decorative Art Fair - Paddington Town Hall. The AAADA fair features antique and decorative arts dealers from across Australia, pieces for purchase, talks, guided tours, free appraisals and evening drinks. 10:00am - 6:00pm. $25.
Centennial Park Workshop Introduction to Outdoor Learning, Bush School and Nature Play - Centennial Parklands. NESA Accredited Professional Development for educators and carers. 9:30am - 4:00pm.
Woollahra Culture Paula Jenkins: Where The Wild Rivers Run at Art2Muse Gallery - Art2Muse Gallery. Walcha-based landscape artist Paula Jenkins explores Australia's diverse environments through expressive paintings that move between representation and abstraction. 9:00am - 4:00pm. Free Entry.
Darlinghurst Culture Sydney Razor Gangs True Crime Tour - Razor Gang True Crime Tour Site. A guided walking tour retraces Sydney’s Razor Gang War, exploring its key places and the lives of its notorious gangsters. 5:00pm - 6:30pm. $34.
Sunday 8 November
Paddington Community AAADA Antiques & Decorative Art Fair - Paddington Town Hall. The AAADA fair features antique and decorative arts dealers from across Australia, pieces for purchase, talks, guided tours, free appraisals and evening drinks. 10:00am - 4:00pm. $25.
Monday 9 November
Woollahra Culture Paula Jenkins: Where The Wild Rivers Run at Art2Muse Gallery - Art2Muse Gallery. Walcha-based landscape artist Paula Jenkins explores Australia's diverse environments through expressive paintings that move between representation and abstraction. 9:00am - 4:00pm. Free Entry.
Tuesday 10 November
Woollahra Books Woollahra Life! – Shakespeare Term 4 - Cultural Hub, ground floor, Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf. Explore Shakespeare’s plays over ten weeks through identity, agency, impact and morality, considering what they reveal about human behaviour today. 3:00pm - 5:00pm.
Woollahra Culture Paula Jenkins: Where The Wild Rivers Run at Art2Muse Gallery - Art2Muse Gallery. Walcha-based landscape artist Paula Jenkins explores Australia's diverse environments through expressive paintings that move between representation and abstraction. 9:00am - 4:00pm. Free Entry.
Woollahra Workshop Woollahra Life! – Gentle Yoga Movement Term 4 A welcoming yoga class for seniors blends chair and mat yoga to improve mobility, flexibility, strength and wellbeing. 1:00pm - 2:00pm. $170.
Centennial Park Kids Bush School - Centennial Parklands. Get children back to nature and experience all of its benefits.
Wednesday 11 November
Woollahra Culture Paula Jenkins: Where The Wild Rivers Run at Art2Muse Gallery - Art2Muse Gallery. Walcha-based landscape artist Paula Jenkins explores Australia's diverse environments through expressive paintings that move between representation and abstraction. 9:00am - 4:00pm. Free Entry.
Woollahra Culture Woollahra Life! – Philosophy Club Term 4 - Cultural Hub, ground floor, Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf. Explore contemporary issues and perspectives on human flourishing through philosophy, critical thinking and weekly guest speakers. 10:00am - 12:00pm.
Woollahra Workshop Woollahra Life! – Western Mahjong for Beginners Term 4 - Gaden Community Centre. Learn Western Mahjong over six weeks of guided practice, with comprehensive notes available to purchase separately. 9:30am - 12:30pm. $150.
Paddington Sport Social Pool Comp - Paddo RSL. Registration at 6:30pm for a 7pm start. 7:00pm.