The intricate style of Nico is instantly recognisable on the streets of the Inner West. Nico is an amazingly talented artist, always happy to have a chat with interested passers-by about his art. I’ve been lucky enough to watch Nico painting some of his creations, the most recent being the striking owl that stood... 

PACK OF HEROES is a card game that has been developed by local Summer Hill game designer Phil Walker-Harding of Adventureland Games with characters and artwork by Sweets Workshop‘s very own John D-C. An exhibition showcasing the artwork created for the up and coming card game will be on at Sweets Workshop... 

I’ve just discovered that converting an electricity sub station into a cafe is a brilliant idea! Electric Substation 152 in Alexandria has been beautifully renovated, given new life and is now Sub-Station Cafe. I can’t believe that it’s taken me 6 months to discover this hidden gem! The owners have... 

SMC3 is well known for both his paste-ups and painted walls throughout the Inner West. His creative characters brighten many Inner West walls and laneways and his sushi ninja in the Kuki Tanuki Japanese Restaurant in Erskineville is one of my favourites. Tomorrow night (Friday 3 May) is the opening of his solo exhibition... 

Art Pharmacy, Sydney’s newest artist collective is hosting back-to-back Pop Up exhibitions this month. Art Pharmacy is Australia’s first online art gallery featuring original Australian artworks with pricing that makes them accessible to all. Local Inner Westie, Emilya Colliver is the creative force behind... 

  Three inner-west businesses are joining forces to craft a culinary journey. An unexpected pairing of  Amara Jarratt and Corinne Smith (The Rabbit Hole Organic Tea Bar), Maz Valcorza Pugoy (Sadhana Kitchen), Oscar McMahon (Young Henrys) You might not ordinarily think to pair craft brewers with artisan tea makers... 

BIGGEST GAME OF 2 UP IN THE INNER WEST SPURS FOR JESUS + HANDSOME YOUNG STRANGERS + JAY KATZ It has been close to a century since the collective of heroes known to all as THE ANZACS, fought for our freedom on the shores of Gallipoli. To remember our fallen diggers, The Vic will be hosting their first Anzac Day celebration... 

Newtown Hotel is throwing a party to celebrate Young Henrys! Newtown’s very own brewers and sultan’s of swig, Young Henrys, are taking over the wheels of steel on Thursday 18th April. The boys will be manning the decks from 6pm and will be spinning their favourite Soul, Boogie and Funk to keep you dancing while... 

I’m already a regular at Wagaya Tapas in Newtown. The food is awesome,  it’s located in the heart of Newtown and it’s a great option for a cheap meal out! For all the gadget lovers out there (including my partner), the ipad ordering system is fun, fast and convenient and lets you keep track of how... 

Fintan Magee recently moved to Sydney and has already left his mark in a BIG way. Brisbane’s loss is our gain. He’s painted walls around Sydney and the Inner West on a massive and mind blowing scale. Fintan has his first Sydney solo exhibition opening this Wednesday (27 March) at The Tate Gallery in Glebe...