Sydney sea-foodies can now follow in Anthony Bourdain’s culinary footsteps, with Sydney Fish Market launching a special self-guided seafood trail inspired by the chef, writer and TV host’s lifelong love of coastal flavours, fresh produce and food discovery.
Created ahead of the Australian release of A24’s TONY—an electric origin story exploring Bourdain’s early years—the limited-time experience invites visitors to explore the iconic market through the eyes of a young Bourdain and taste the dishes that capture the spirit of his formative years in Provincetown.
Running from Wednesday, 5th August to Sunday, 23rd August, The TONY Trail transforms Sydney Fish Market into a seafood pilgrimage celebrating craftsmanship and the simple pleasure of eating great food.
A Taste of Bourdain’s Provincetown
Before becoming one of the world’s most influential culinary storytellers, Anthony Bourdain spent a formative summer in Provincetown, Massachusetts. There, he discovered restaurant kitchens, learned seafood preparation, and developed a passion for fresh, local ingredients.
Directed by Matt Johnson, TONY follows 19-year-old Bourdain as he arrives in Provincetown and finds himself immersed in the unpredictable world of a professional kitchen. The experience would shape his future career, from learning how to fillet fish and shuck oysters to understanding the personalities, pressures and passions behind restaurant life.
The Sydney Fish Market trail captures that same sense of adventure, encouraging visitors to explore new flavours and embrace the unexpected.
Follow The TONY Trail Through Sydney Fish Market
The self-guided culinary journey features seafood classics inspired by Cape Cod favourites, alongside dishes created by some of the Market’s most celebrated traders and restaurants.
Visitors can discover:
- Lobster rolls — served at The Boatshed and Squid Inc
- Seafood chowder — available at The Boatshed and Squid Inc
- Classic fish and chips — from GetFish, Nicholas Seafood, Peter’s Fish Market, The Boatshed, Squid Inc, Fish Market Cafe and Touch Wood
- Steamed lobster — from Claudio’s Seafood, Musumeci, Christie’s Seafood and Nicholas Seafood
- Fresh oysters — available from Nicholas Seafood, Peter’s Fish Market, GetFish, Claudio’s Seafood, Musumeci and Christie’s Seafood
- Pan-seared scallops — from GetFish and Nicholas Seafood
- Bouillabaisse — from Touch Wood
- Octopus stew — from Hamsi Taverna
- Crab bisque pasta — from Sergio
- Seafood truffle pie — from Peter’s Fish Market, Tam Jiak, Squid Inc and Fish Market Cafe
Discover Sydney’s Seafood Icons
The trail takes food lovers across Sydney Fish Market’s much-loved fishmongers, restaurants and dining destinations, showcasing the passionate vendors who have helped make the Market a Sydney institution.
Featured stops include:
- GetFish
- Nicholas Seafood
- Peter’s Sydney Fish Market
- Claudio’s Seafood
- Musumeci
- Christie’s Seafood
- Fish Market Cafe
- The Boatshed
- Squid Inc
- Hamsi Taverna
- Tam Jiak
- Sergio
- Touch Wood
Each stop highlights the connection between fresh local seafood, skilled preparation and the stories behind every dish, which is a philosophy closely aligned with Bourdain’s approach to food and travel.
The TONY Trail is for film fans, food lovers, and anyone inspired by Bourdain’s curiosity about discovering places through food. Visitors can explore Sydney Fish Market at their own pace, creating their own seafood adventure before TONY arrives in Australian cinemas on 20 August 2026.
Key Details
- What: The TONY Trail, an Anthony Bourdain-inspired seafood journey
- When: Wednesday, 5th August to Sunday, 23rd August
- Where: Sydney Fish Market, 1 Bridge Road, Glebe NSW 2037
- Film release: TONY arrives in ANZ cinemas on 20th August 2026
