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14/20

The new metro will take you to North Sydney in a flash. First stop, this fancy 260-seat diner

Large, light-filled Soluna is the flagship venue at the new precinct, joining cosy bakery cafe Sol Bread & Wine, boutique food store Una, and slinky modern Japanese spot Genzo.

  • Terry Durack

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