Alec Jones

Name: Stockland's Shades of Summer
Start: 2023-10-12
End: 2023-11-05
Location: Sydney

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
EQ Market

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025
The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

Head to The Entertainment Quarter every Wednesday and Saturday to shop, eat and meet a variety of makers.

Book Now

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Restaurant
La Farmacia

81 Stanley Street, Darlinghurst

Affordable and delicious tacos are the best medicine in this hidden Darlinghurst spot.

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Restaurant
Fortuna Drink And Eat

247 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst

Here lies a bright Darlinghurst diner with premium Italian delights, all day long.

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News
Jason Roberts Celebrates Food and Community with a Temporary Takeover of Calita in Bondi

Mexican culture meets Australian ingredients for some truly delicious results in this limited time pop-up.

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Event
Southern Highlands Food and Wine Festival - CANCELLED

Sat, 29 Oct - Sun, 30 Oct 2022
Moss Vale Showground, Moss Vale

A weekend festival that brings together the best food and drink producers of the Southern Highlands.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Wonderland Art Festival 2022

Wed, 12 Oct - Fri, 14 Oct 2022
Bronte Surf Life Saving Club, Bronte

Visit Bronte Surf Club for a three-day art exhibition — plus the chance to win big in a $1000 lucky door art prize.

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Restaurant
Chula

Shop 7, 33 Bayswater Road, Potts Point

Offering regional Mexican dishes in wicker chairs and a packed menu of tequila and mezcal cocktails.

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Bar
The Clock Hotel

470 Crown Street, Surry Hills

A Crown Street icon that beckons you in with a sun-drenched balcony and a menu to match.

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