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
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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News
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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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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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
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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Bar
Curious

408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

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

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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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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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News
Coming Soon: Wingstop Is Finally Opening in Australia, Launching Its First Store in Sydney with Over a Hundred More on the Way

The US-based masters of all things sauce and chicken are finally breaking into the Aussie market.

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News
Jetstar Is Celebrating Its 21st Birthday with a LARPing Tournament — and $50,000 in Flights Are Up for Grabs

Swords at the ready: this isn't an opportunity worth staking your life on, but it could take care of your getaway plans.

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News
The Gospel of Good Service, According to Small Business Owners Who Know It Best

"How do we provide something different that doesn't have a dollar amount attached to it? That's why service matters."

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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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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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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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