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.

Restaurant
Sketch Manly

19 Pittwater Road, Manly

Hot curries, cold craft beers and a chai-misu, it's all part of the ethos that makes Sketch Manly a Northern Beaches institute.

Book a Table

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News
How to Pick the Perfect Soundbar System (No Matter Your Listening Habits)

Forget tacky LED Kmart speakers and portable pills — a proper soundbar will make any and all soundscapes bless your eardrums.

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Event
Global Champagne Day at Manly Wharf

Fri, 17 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct 2025
Manly Wharf, Manly

Raise a toast to a ten day special of $99 bottles of the good stuff and $3 oysters at three Manly Wharf eateries.

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News
ButterBoy Is Serving Fresh Cookies and Milk in the CBD With a Pitt Street Pop-Up

Sydney's best cookies are popping up in the CBD for two weeks only.

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Event
Sleep Under the Stars

Fri, 24 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct 2025
Stargazer Lawn, Barangaroo

Spend a night under the stars to help fight youth homelessness in Australia.

Book Now

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Event
Stargazer Cinema

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025
Walumil Lawns, Barangaroo

Catch First Nations films under the stars and in front of the harbour, all for free.

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Event
Dolce & Mare High Tea at Ovolo Woolloomooloo

Thu, 2 Oct - Sat, 4 Oct 2025
Ovolo Woolloomooloo, Woolloomooloo

A luxurious medley of seafood, decadent sweets and tea-centric refreshments that pairs perfectly with a sunny afternoon.

Buy Tickets

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News
Scoot Is Offering Flights From Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to Asia From $139 — But the Sale Ends Tomorrow

Spend the Melbourne Cup long weekend poolside in Koh Samui or Valentine's Day exploring the streets of Osaka.

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News
Darlinghurst's Club 77 Is Closing to Undergo a Major Accessibility Upgrade, with Plans to Reopen as a Fully Inclusive Venue in June 2026

The month-long closure will see the beloved venue redesigned with wheelchair access, sensory spaces and inclusive features for vision- and hearing-impaired patrons.

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News
ALDI Is Now Delivering Groceries Via DoorDash Across Australia in the Latest and Greatest Expansion of its Partnership

Aussies everywhere can now get the cheapest groceries around dropped right at their door.

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Event
Good Karma (Korma) — Delhi 'O' Delhi x The Kid's Cancer Project Dinner

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025
Delhi 'O' Delhi, Newtown

Good food is even better when its plated for a great cause.

Buy Tickets

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News
Hoyts Is Slinging $8 Movie Tickets all Weekend to Celebrate Its 116th Birthday

Head to the big screen for way, way less this weekend only, nationwide.

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News
Messina and Olympic Meats are Collaborating on a Chargrilled Carpark Feast This Friday and Saturday

Clear your lunch plans and tear into this time-limited team up of two Marrickville heavyweights.

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Event
Meet the Makers 2025

Sat, 6 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep 2025
Various locations across Milton

Celebrate the local makers and shakers of Milton in a month-long food and drink festival this September.

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News
Mary's North Sydney Is Launching a Gloriously High-Calorie Weekend Brunch Menu

Tuck into decadent pancake stacks and bottomless filter coffee from Father's Day weekend.

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News
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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News
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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News
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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