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 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:49:41 +0000 en-au hourly 1 Not Even Our Kitchens Are Safe From Automation — How Machine-Made Food Is Working Its Way Into the Mainstream https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/not-even-our-kitchens-are-safe-from-automation-how-machine-made-food-is-working-its-way-into-the-mainstream https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/not-even-our-kitchens-are-safe-from-automation-how-machine-made-food-is-working-its-way-into-the-mainstream Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:54:54 +0000 From robot waiters to automated espresso machines, food automation is no longer a novelty. Here's how it's quietly reshaping Melbourne's cafes, restaurants and noodle shops.

]]> From robot waiters to automated espresso machines, food automation is no longer a novelty. Here's how it's quietly reshaping Melbourne's cafes, restaurants and noodle shops.

]]> From Greece to China: The Rise of Lesser-Known Wine Regions — And Their Native Varietals https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/the-rise-of-lesser-known-wine-regions-and-their-native-varietals https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/the-rise-of-lesser-known-wine-regions-and-their-native-varietals Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:24:45 +0000 Australian food culture has diversified over the last decade, while wine lists have lagged behind — now, that's starting to change.

]]> Australian food culture has diversified over the last decade, while wine lists have lagged behind — now, that's starting to change.

]]> This Just In: After 14 Massive Years in the Business, One of Melbourne's Most Vibrant Vietnamese Diners Is Getting Shiny New Digs in Prahran https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/hanoi-hannah-prahran-coming-soon https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/hanoi-hannah-prahran-coming-soon Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:17:00 +0000 The new 70-seat space, designed by Bergman & Co, will retain its charm and character that have come to define the brand.

]]> The new 70-seat space, designed by Bergman & Co, will retain its charm and character that have come to define the brand.

]]> This Just In: In Huge News for Our Food-Obsessed City, Chef's Table Star Dominique Crenn Will Open Her First Venue Outside of the USA in Melbourne This Year https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/coming-soon-petit-crenn https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/coming-soon-petit-crenn Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:27:20 +0000 Rooted in French hospitality, Petit Crenn will reflect Crenn's signature approach to French bistro cooking, shaped by Melbourne's globally renowned dining culture.

]]> Rooted in French hospitality, Petit Crenn will reflect Crenn's signature approach to French bistro cooking, shaped by Melbourne's globally renowned dining culture.

]]> The Specials Board: These Are Melbourne's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for September https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/melbournes-best-food-and-drink-specials https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/melbournes-best-food-and-drink-specials Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:29:22 +0000 New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.

]]> New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.

]]> The Specials Board: These Are Sydney's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for September https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/sydneys-best-food-and-drink-specials https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/sydneys-best-food-and-drink-specials Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:32:28 +0000 New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.

]]> New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.

]]> This Just In: Hawksburn Village Set to Land a New Neighbourhood Wine Bar and Bistro From the Owners of St Kilda's Timeless Donovans https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/coming-soon-hawksburn-597 https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/coming-soon-hawksburn-597 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:25:55 +0000 The new space will be flexible and adaptable, designed for pop-ins and snacks, leisurely meals, grazing across shared plates, or simply perching for a glass of wine.

]]> The new space will be flexible and adaptable, designed for pop-ins and snacks, leisurely meals, grazing across shared plates, or simply perching for a glass of wine.

]]> Now Open: From Remote Communities to Your Plate, This New Online Marketplace Delivers Indigenous-Owned, Wild-Harvested Ingredients https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/wild-foods-indigenous-marketplace https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/wild-foods-indigenous-marketplace Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:54:47 +0000 Bringing diners across the country closer to Australia's most remote ingredients, this new marketplace already has acclaimed fans, including Melbourne fine-diner Attica.

]]> Bringing diners across the country closer to Australia's most remote ingredients, this new marketplace already has acclaimed fans, including Melbourne fine-diner Attica.

]]> Pidapipo Just Dropped Seven Limited-Edition Flavours, Including Cornflake and Honey Joy, Banana Milk and Rice Pudding https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/pidapipo-specials https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/food-drink/pidapipo-specials Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:45:18 +0000 The sweet new scoops will only be available during the month of September, so don't wait to try them.

]]> The sweet new scoops will only be available during the month of September, so don't wait to try them.

]]> This Just In: One of Melbourne's Long-Standing Japanese Diners Will Close Its Doors This October, But Something New is Already on the Way https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/news-2/sake-to-close https://concreteplayground.com/adelaide/news-2/sake-to-close Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:35:05 +0000 The kappo izakaya concept blends the ease and flexibility of izakaya-style dining with the technique and seasonality central to kappo restaurants.

]]> The kappo izakaya concept blends the ease and flexibility of izakaya-style dining with the technique and seasonality central to kappo restaurants.

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