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.

Event
Botanica Gin and Spirits Journey

Thu, 8 May - Sun, 11 May 2025
The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability, Waverton

Tour the sensory depths of Australian boutique distillers and the native ingredients that they all share.

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News
Sweet Treat Alert: Humble Bakery's Hot Cross Buns Are Back by the Pack — and with Ice Cream — for 2025

If you've always wanted to try hot cross buns and ice cream together, you've only got until the end of the Easter long weekend.

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News
Five Things to Know Before Seeing the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Perform 'Toy Story' in Concert

Pixar's original film like you've never heard it before.

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Event
'Toy Story' in Concert

Wed, 16 Jul - Sat, 19 Jul 2025
Sydney Opera House, Sydney

Relive Pixar's original film and its beloved soundtrack performed live in concert by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

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Cafe
Good Measure

193 Lygon Street, Carlton

The best cafes moonlight as cocktail bars.

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Restaurant
Lucy Liu Kitchen and Bar

23 Oliver Lane, Melbourne

A laneway favourite that's been dishing out drunken chicken, banquet menus and international drinks for over a decade.

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Bar
KURA - Robata & Sake

30 Lygon Street, Brunswick East

Top-shelf sake and izakaya are the name of the game at this Brunswick mainstay.

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News
Now Open: Eat Ozzo Is the New Pyrmont Sandwich Spot That's Dishing Out Doughy Neopolitan Delights

As you'll find out with a visit here, you can make all kinds of sandwiches with fermented Neopolitan bread.

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News
Now Open: Kolkata Social Has Brought Bengali Flavours and Treasured Family Recipes to King Street

Get a taste of "intentionally Indian" home cooking at the latest venture from Sydney's Plate It Forward venue group.

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Restaurant
Ennui

461 Pitt Street, Haymarket

This well-hidden French wine and diner bar inspires anything but a feeling of ennui.

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Restaurant
Ito Restaurant

413-415 Crown Street, Surry Hills

Get a taste of Italian and Japanese hybrid dishes at this two-storey Crown Street izakaya.

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Restaurant
Genzo

168 Walker Street, North Sydney

Find a taste of Tokyo tucked away in this Walker Street joint just north of the bridge.

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Bar
Bar Bellamy

164 Rathdowne Street, Carlton

A constantly shifting bistro menu meets damn fine martinis in the heart of Carlton.

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Restaurant
Izakaya by Tamura

343 Smith Street, Fitzroy

The best extension of a standout saké bar? Not one but two floors of izakaya around it.

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Event
Sydney Royal Easter Show

Fri, 11 Apr - Tue, 22 Apr 2025
Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

Sydney's most beloved autumn event is back and bigger than ever.

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Now Open: Messina's Marrickville HQ Is the New Home of Shadow Baking, Plus an All-New Food and Wine Bar

These Messinaverse shifts have made the HQ space a paradise of gelato-themed delights.

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Slow Sundays: The Crafternoon Edition

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025
Since I Left You, Sydney

Don't waste away Sunday at home — visit SILY for an afternoon of crafting stations, laidback tunes and a complimentary cocktail.

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National Tiramisu Day Specials at Bar Infinita

Thu, 20 Mar - Fri, 21 Mar 2025
Bar Infinita, Gordon

The Italian darling of Sydney's North Shore is offering tiramisu-centric specials to celebrate its birthday.

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Great Southern Nights Is Taking Over Sydney with Two Weeks of Live Gigs

The Harbour City will be home to the hottest festival lineup this side of the Great Dividing Range.

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Get Your Gig Fix in Newcastle with These Great Southern Nights Events

Great Southern Nights is bringing the party to Newcastle this autumn.

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