Ellen Seah

Ellen Seah worked as the National News & Features Editor at Concrete Playground, focusing on leading organic editorial content across ANZ including news, listings and tentpole features. She's an avid reader, ungraceful long-distance runner and post-grad psychology student. At the moment, she works as a freelance Editor and Academic Advisor for the likes of Concrete Playground, Visit Victoria and RMIT.

Favourite restaurant in Melbourne: France Soir — Melbourne's quintessential French bistro with over three decades under its belt. It's got old-school charm, waiters with plenty of character and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Melbourne. From escargot and steak tartare, to steak frites and duck a l'orange, France Soir is a study in essential Euro flavours without unnecessary fanfare.

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Stay of the Week: Hotel Sorrento

Hotel Sorrento boasts five separate bars, two restaurants and newly refurbished accommodation rooms, with more to come later in the year.

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Now Running: Have a Peek Inside Street Art Legend Rone's Most Expansive Exhibition Yet

'Time' is the artist's most expansive beauty-meets-decay masterpiece to date, now open in the Flinders Street Ballroom.

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The Best Advice Ever: Josh Niland on Collaboration in the Kitchen

We chatted to the peerless Josh Niland about the art of collaboration in the kitchen, teamwork and the best advice he's ever received.

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Internet Kings The Inspired Unemployed Launch Their Zero-Sugar, Zero-Carb Beer in New Zealand

The lager that Ford jokes is "healthier than broccoli" has been a smash hit over the ditch — and now it's coming to our shores.

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The Guest Edit: Sheet Society Founder Hayley Worley Talks the Biggest Colour and Pattern Trends of 2022

Owner of Sheet Society and design extraordinaire Hayley Worley chatted to Concrete Playground about all colour trends you need to be across this year.

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The Second Iteration of Floating Villa Lilypad Has Reopened in Sydney

Expect every luxury on this dreamy private villa including an onsite sauna, wine cellar, gourmet meals and your own boat.

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Internet Kings The Inspired Unemployed Have Launched Their Own Beer

Better Beer is a zero-carb, zero-sugar lager that Ford jokes is "healthier than broccoli".

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