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
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, 25 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.

Book a Table

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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.

Book a Table

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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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Bar
Curious

408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

One of Melbourne's most eye-catching bars, from the ceiling to the cocktails.

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Event
Limited-Time Truffle Menu at Bar Infinita

Tue, 10 Jun - Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Bar Infinita, Gordon

Enjoy limited-time spins on Bar Infinita's house favourites with truffle aplenty.

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Restaurant
Izy.Aki

362 Oxford Street, Paddington

Take a seat at this relaxed, Oxford Street-style spin on elevated omakase dining.

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Bar
Le Bar Supper Club

12 North Concourse, Beaumaris

Raise a crystal glass to French food, fancy drinks and burlesque shows in this Beaumaris bar.

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Bar
Aster

117 Macquarie Street, Sydney

Rooftop's don't get much better than the InterContinental Sydney's starring spot.

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News
Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About the Lost Art of Mushroom Foraging

As expert forager Diego Bonetto puts it: "Don't assume any knowledge when foraging, you must be willing to let the forest teach you".

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Event
Espresso Martini: Absolut-ly Iconic

Sun, 1 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun 2025
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

Enjoy a classic espresso martini, and some new twists, at venues across Melbourne for all of June.

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Event
Rolling Stone Local Legends at Hotel Steyne

Sat, 31 May, 2025
Hotel Steyne, Manly

This one-night-only lineup heroes the rising stars of Australia's next generation of music in a buzzing beachside venue.

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Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About the Lost Art of Mushroom Foraging

Espresso Martini: Absolut-ly Iconic

Rolling Stone Local Legends at Hotel Steyne

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