Alec Jones

Alec is a Staff Writer at Vinyl Media and Concrete Playground, he's also one of the few Sydney resident editors who lives north of the Harbour Bridge. As such, he's proudly representing the northern beaches and north shore in writing whenever possible.

Favourite bar in Sydney: Mjølner in Redfern is probably my favourite spot, a fantastic menu and really experiential dining. I love taking people for the first time and seeing their reactions to the entire process, it never fails to entertain. Definitely get a cocktail and the chocolate bone brûlée for dessert.

News
Victorians Can Now Get Their Aldi Orders Delivered for the First Time Ever, Thanks to a New Partnership with DoorDash

Cheap groceries just got a whole lot more convenient thanks to the latest rollout of the grocer and delivery duo of the decade.

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The Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)

Spoil the paternal figure in your life with a memorable Father's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.

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Luke Mangan Has Unveiled a Golden Chocolate Bar Dessert Hiding Prizes Worth Up to $50,000

Crack into this luxury dessert at any Luke Mangan & Company restaurant and you could uncover a serious bonus.

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The Strand Hotel Relaunches a Revamped Bar With a Burger-Focused Menu and Five days of Discounts

You've got five days from Wednesday, August 20 to try the new offering for $5 a serve.

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Event
Australian Native Food Festival

Sat, 27 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep 2025
Carriageworks, Eveleigh

This debut festival will celebrate the talents and tastes of traditional Australian cooking this September.

Book Now

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The Sydney Metro City Line Is Turning One Next Week and Hosting an Early Morning Anniversary — at 4.54am

Here's to one year of quick and classy inner-city commuting.

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Tash Sultana Is the Debut Artist of HoMie 'Store Sessions', Fighting Youth Homelessness in Melbourne

These intimate gigs are hosted by a streetwear brand on a mission to combat social issues.

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Australia Has Beaten The Maldives, Mexico and Thailand as a Bucket List Destination in a Recent Survey of Aspiring Travellers

British holidaygoers continue to be drawn down under, the numbers prove it.

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Event
Stargazing Night at Glenworth Valley

Fri, 5 Sep, 2025
Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures, Glenworth Valley

Take a good look at our neck of the cosmic woods with the help of an astrophysicist on the NSW Central Coast.

Buy Tickets

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News
Celebrate Father's Day With the Gift of Adrenaline-Charged Quality Time (And a New Go-Pro to Film It On)

Put a smile on dads face, and be sure to film it, with this Father's Day competition.

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News
Meet the Makers Full 2025 Festival Program Is Set to Get You Chasing Flavours and Experiences Across the NSW South Coast

Strap in for a month of top-notch food and wine from the culinary makers and shakers that call Milton home.

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Event
CTRL Room at Little Cooler

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025
LITTLE COOLER, Sydney

Start the end of your week with a bang at these weekly late-night DJ lineups.

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Bar
Holy Grail

67 Chapel Street, Windsor

All aboard for late-night lounging and cocktails in this Chapel Street flagship.

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Bar
Letra House

344 Kent Street, Sydney

The Spanish lovechild of the Love Tilly Group, this hidden bar dishes out small plates with big flavours.

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Bar
Bar Sumi

501 George Street, Sydney

Drinks at this Maybe Sammy alumni-founded bar require a bit of honesty and imagination.

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News
A Decade of Design: We Spoke With the Founders of So Watt About Their Journey

This sustainable Marrickville furniture workshop and showroom is where your interior design dreams can become reality.

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Bar
The Blacksmith Bar

69 Swan Street, Richmond

Check your leather apron and tools at the door — this Richmond bar pours drinks, not molten steel.

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Restaurant
Hongdae Pocha

5 Central Park Avenue, Chippendale

Chippendale's new Korean hotspot has opened in a heritage brewery, from the team behind neighbouring bakery Buttered.

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Restaurant
TOKI Bistro & Bar

100 Miller Street, North Sydney

North Sydney's very own Parisian bistro dishes up a set menu worth crossing the bridge for.

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News
Tastes of Taqueria: Eduardo Conde of El Primo Sanchez on the Authentic Flavour Pairings of a New Menu

Paddington’s local Mexican joint has introduced a street-style food menu that needs to be explored with every tastebud you’ve got to spare.

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Tastes of Taqueria: Eduardo Conde of El Primo Sanchez on the Authentic Flavour Pairings of a New Menu

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