GROUNDS RULES
It’s Christmas Eve, and while many Sydney bars and restaurants are empty, at The Grounds of Alexandria it’s standing room only. For most of December, the sprawling establishment becomes a festive wonderland; think winter markets in Europe, only minus the sub-zero temperatures.
There are stallholders selling jewellery and natural skincare products, booths set up to gift-wrap purchases, and display areas where artisans are busy monogramming leather accessories. I graze on gingerbread and pizza while others pick up pre-ordered dishes to serve at the Christmas table tomorrow. Earlier in the week, a pavilion was packed with people learning how to decorate
