Step back in time and travel to Paris at Binky & Co, where the food is modern and the cocktails are dreamy.

Some restaurants have the ability to transport you to another place, and this joint is certainly one of them. Once inside the doors of this Balmain restaurant, you’ll be charmed by a pastel rainbow of chairs flanked by a brilliant blue wall and charming floral wallpaper. Chandeliers drip from the ceiling, giving the whole room a golden glow – and if all that doesn’t bring a smile to your face, the food certainly will.

Binky & Co is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a menu that celebrates the melting pot of Australia. Think king prawns next to a Vietnamese pulled pork salad next to a Zaatar whole-roasted cauliflower – delish! Vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free diners are all catered for here too.

To wash all these tasty treats down you’ll need some well-crafted drinks, and this lovely team has you covered. The coffee is simply superb or, if you fancy a cocktail or two, you can’t go past the selection curated by the in-house mixologist who has a range of classics and modern delights.