Andrew Zuccala

Andrew Zuccala is the Melbourne Editor for Concrete Playground, writing about all the best things to do in the city. This includes sharing the most exciting new bars and restaurants you need to check out, the coolest events taking place each week, and just about anything else that’ll help you explore Melbourne to the fullest.

Andrew has a heap of experience as a lifestyle writer — focusing on food and travel — having worked for several publications in Australia and the UK. He’s always eating and drinking about town, hitting up exhibitions, dancing at live gigs and going on day trips around Victoria. Concrete Playground is where he’s sharing all these adventures.

Favourite restaurant in Melbourne: I love Amiconi Restaurant in West Melbourne. It’s an old-school Italian joint that’s been around for over 60 years, serving up authentic Sicilian eats with a BYO wine license. If you're going with a group, make sure you order the banquet feast — there's no way you'll be leaving hungry.

News
Open Now: Rustica Brings Its Brunch and Pastries Bayside, Launching Its Newest Bakery in Brighton

This beloved Melbourne bakery brings its pastries, sourdough loaves and brunch fare to Brighton.

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Bar
Enoteca Boccaccio

1046 Burke Road, Balwyn

Aussie and Italian produce are on full display here — be it in the glass-walled cheese room, wine fridges, or the European eats coming out of the open kitchen.

Book a Table

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Event
Avani Wines' Summer Dining Pop-Up Sessions

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 - Sunday, January 14, 2024
Avani Wines, Red Hill South

A stacked lineup of chefs will take over the cellar door's kitchen across three weeks, each creating a one-off set menu.

Buy Tickets

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News
Now Open: Kew's 150-Year-Old Skinny Dog Hotel Gets a Huge New Rooftop Space Just in Time for Summer

The new sun-soaked rooftop is home to a huge light-filled atrium, refined gastropub eats and weekly live music gigs.

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News
Here We Go: An Augmented-Reality Go-Kart Racing Experience Is Zipping Into Melbourne in Early 2024

In an Australian first, you'll be able to race around a 'Mario Kart'-like course IRL when BattleKart arrives in Melbourne.

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Event
Pidapipo's Gelato Cake Giveaway

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Pidapipo Laboratorio, Fitzroy

Natalie Paull and Lisa Valmorbida will be handing out free slices to the first 300 customers.

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Event
Hecho en Mexico's Tenth Anniversary Party

Sunday, December 3, 2023
Hecho en Mexico, Fitzroy

Head to the Fitzroy restaurant for $10 margaritas, a mariachi band and stacks of prizes.

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News
You're Never Too Old for Ice Cream Cake: Pidapipo Joins Forces with Natalie Paull of Beatrix Bakes to Create a New Gelato Gateau

To celebrate they're giving away free slices to the first 300 customers on December 6.

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Event
Christmas Sunday Sessions

Sunday, November 19, 2023, Sunday, November 26, 2023, Sunday, December 3, 2023 and Sunday, December 10, 2023
Victoria by Farmer's Daughters, Melbourne

Victoria by Farmer's Daughters has teamed up with Four Pillars to create a special Christmas-themed and gin-filled bottomless brunch.

Buy Tickets

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News
Coming Soon: Brick Lane Brewing Is Opening a Huge New Bar and Restaurant Across From Queen Vic Market

The new upstairs digs will boast a 120-seat dining room with an open kitchen, a raw bar serving oysters and seafood from the QVM Food Hall, and a 150-seat terrace looking out over the market.

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Event
New Hop Drop Fest

Saturday, November 18, 2023
Moon Dog World, Preston

Sample beers from ten Aussie and New Zealand breweries, ride a bucking bull and join some masterclasses at Moon Dog World for one day only.

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Event
Craft & Co Preston's Reopening Giveaway

Saturday, November 18 - Sunday, November 19, 2023
The Craft & Co - Preston, Preston

1,000 free pots of craft beer are up for grabs across the weekend.

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News
Now Open: Richmond Coffee Roaster Veneziano Has Set Up Shop in Melbourne Airport

It's serving all your usual caffeinated bevs alongisde canned cold brews and small jars of instant coffee — so you can make your own in-flight cup of joe.

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News
Gelato Messina Has Opened a New Malvern Store — and It's Teamed Up with Tarts Anon to Celebrate

To celebrate the opening of its fifth Melbourne store, the Gelato Messina crew has created a gelato flavour in collaboration with Tarts Anon that's only sold at the new Malvern digs.

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Event
Odd Culture X Nama Sunday Barbie

Sunday, November 12, 2023
Odd Culture Fitzroy, Fitzroy

Yakitori, Japanese-inspired cocktails and disco tunes will be putting the Odd Culture beer garden in proper party-mode.

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Guide
The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane

Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Brisbane will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and rooftop pools for days.

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News
Fine-Diner Vue de Monde Is Reopening Following a Major Three-Month Makeover

Soar to level 55 of Rialto Tower for contemporary French fare, caviar service and cocktails aplenty.

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Guide
The 20 Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne

These Melbourne private dining rooms can house your intimate birthday celebrations, luxe date nights and epic Christmas parties.

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Restaurant
Tinker

235 High Street, Northcote

Home to bottomless batch brew coffee and some of the best brunch in Melbourne.

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Event
A Fromage Affair

Wednesday, October 18 - Saturday, October 28, 2023
South Melbourne Market, South Melbourne

You'd brie a fool to miss this 11-dish cheese tour at South Melbourne Market.

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