Watching Anna Karenina under a full moon at St. George Outdoor Cinema, frolicking poolside Sundays at The Ivy and closing down far too many Opera Bar happy hours are some of the finer memories of summer 2013 in Sydney. Park Hyatt continued to be the season\'s toughest reservation, especially with its recently debuted facelift and expanded rooftop pool. QT Hotel also proved hotter than ever, even with competition by newcomer Harbour Rocks Hotel with its farm-to-table eatery and uber-hip bar.
Restaurants like Balla and Momofuko Seiobo continued their culinary supremacy while Merivale, owners of Establishment and The Ivy, continued their party domination with a pop-up Mexican bar El Loco at the Slip Inn as well as new Mr. Wong that\'s a chic, Cantonese eatery with surprising foodie clout. The owners of Gardel\'s Bar debuted Porteno that\'s the best Argentine kitchen in town while nearby Fico wine bar lured those looking for a quieter summer lounge scene.
From edgy coffee communes like Grounds of Alexandra that offer a farmers market and all-day cafe, this season\'s debut of Pacha nightclub and the ever-evolving food truck craze, it\'s been an amazing summer in Sydney that alas comes to close.
