An excellent multi-brand option

Talk of the town: The 2011 opening of luxe menswear boutique Meanwhile next door to Bloodorange offers an ideal 'his' option for style-conscious gents.

Nestled in leafy Elizabeth Bay in Sydney's inner-east, Bloodorange showcases young Australian designers including Gary Bigeni, Karla Spetic, Bassike and Lover alongside international offerings from Alexander Wang's T line, K Jacques sandals and hip Parisian label APC. Passionate owner and buyer Loren Abood will only be too happy to talk you through the latest styles.

Nearby Macleay Street houses some excellent cafes and restaurants. Zinc (cnr of Rockwell Crescent) and Cafe Sopra (81 Macley Street, inside Fratelli Fresh) do terrific coffee, breakfasts and light lunches. Turn left on to Challis Avenue for life-changing calamari at Fratelli Paradiso.