Andrew Zuccala

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.

  • Moon Dog Wild West - brewery bar in Footscray
    Moon Dog Wild West - brewery bar in Footscray
    Moon Dog Wild West - brewery bar in Footscray
    Moon Dog Wild West - brewery bar in Footscray
    Moon Dog Wild West Footscray
    Moon Dog Wild West rooftop - brewery bar in Footscray
    Moon Dog Wild West - brewery bar in Footscray
    Moon Dog Wild West Footscray
    Moon Dog World Footscray Food
    Moon Dog Wild West - brewery bar in Footscray
    News

    Now Open: Moon Dog's Three-Storey Wild West Saloon Bar Is Finally Pouring Beers in Footscray

    Make your way through the swinging saloon doors to find bucking bulls, arcade games, pool tables, a dog-friendly rooftop, and food and drinks aplenty.

  • Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    News

    Now Open: Santana Is the CBD's Smooth New Latin-Influenced Rooftop Bar with South American Wines and a Stack of Brown Spirits

    Follow the glow from red neon lights to find this moody, winter-friendly rooftop bar.

  • Molli and Little Molli team
    Little Molli and Molli in Abbotsford - The Mulberry Group
    Diners siting by the window at Hazel - one of the best restaurants in Melbourne
    Little Molli and Molli in Abbotsford - The Mulberry Group
    Little Molli and Molli in Abbotsford - The Mulberry Group
    News

    Coming Soon: Hazel's Founder, Head Chef and Drinks Manager Are Launching a New Cafe and Wine Bar in Abbotsford

    Nathan Toleman, Aleksis Kalnins and Kayla Saito are all playing a part in creating Little Molli and Molli —The Mulberry's Groups latest venues.

  • Best things to do this weekend - ALUMNI MasterChef pop-up restaurant at Crown Melbourne
    Evergreen-crown-Ministry of Crab at Crown Towers melbourne
    ALUMNI masterchef pop-up restaurant at Crown Melbourne
    ALUMNI masterchef pop-up restaurant at Crown Melbourne
    Ministry of Crab at Crown Towers melbourne
    ALUMNI masterchef pop-up restaurant at Crown Melbourne
    News

    Coming Soon: Four Former 'MasterChef Australia' Stars Are Setting Up a Pop-Up Restaurant in Crown

    It's like a real-life restaurant challenge that you can experience — and judge — for yourself.

  • Lucia restaurant South Melbourne
    Lucia restaurant South Melbourne
    Lucia restaurant South Melbourne
    Lucia restaurant South Melbourne
    Lucia restaurant South Melbourne
    Lucia restaurant South Melbourne
    Lucia restaurant South Melbourne
    Lucia restaurant South Melbourne
    Restaurant

    Lucia Melbourne

    11 Eastern Road, South Melbourne

    Even though the Mediterranean style of drinking and dining is all over Melbourne these days, Lucia has a team of local hospo heavyweights ready to fight off the competition.

  • Shusai Mijo - omakase restaurant in Fitzroy (Johnston Street)
    Shusai Mijo - omakase restaurant in Fitzroy (Johnston Street)
    Shusai Mijo - omakase restaurant in Fitzroy (Johnston Street)
    Shusai Mijo - omakase restaurant in Fitzroy (Johnston Street)
    Shusai Mijo - omakase restaurant in Fitzroy (Johnston Street)
    Shusai Mijo - omakase restaurant in Fitzroy (Johnston Street)
    Shusai Mijo - omakase restaurant in Fitzroy (Johnston Street)
    Shusai Mijo - omakase restaurant in Fitzroy (Johnston Street)
    Restaurant

    Shusai Mijo

    256 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

    Three Warabi alums have struck out on their own, championing Kappo-style omakase in Melbourne's inner north.

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  • Misfits Footscray bar
    Misfits Footscray bar
    Misfits Footscray bar
    Misfits Footscray bar
    Bar

    Misfits Bar

    30 Chambers Street, Footscray

    A trio of misfits have set up a sleek bar in Footscray, which champions local artists and community groups.

  • D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda
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    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    Restaurant

    D.O.C St Kilda

    14-16 The Esplanade, St Kilda

    The latest seaside site by D.O.C is a prime spot for sharing a seafood pizza while overlooking the water.

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  • Mother's Day in Melbourne - Mary Eats Cake afternoon tea - one of the best high teas in Melbourne.
    Mothers-Day-Melbourne-Fergusson Winery
    Mother's Day in Melbourne - Aperitivo lunch at The Lume
    Mary Eats Cake - one of the best high teas in Melbourne
    That's Amore Ricotta Festival - Thomastown Melbourne
    Mother's Day - Three Day Clay pop-up shop
    yum cha at david's in Prahran
    Reine and La Rue Mother's Day lunch
    Amphora mother's day special
    Piccolina's gelato-filled bonbons for Mother's Day.
    News

    The Best Places in Melbourne to Take Your Mum This Mother's Day (or Any Day)

    Here are the best spots to visit on Mother's Day in Melbourne, from luxuriously long lunches and boozy brunches to winery garden parties and one-off high teas.

  • Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bar

    Bianchetto

    26-28 Cotham Road, Kew

    Joe Vargetto is blending old-school Italian sensibilities with contemporary cool at this trendy Kew spot.

  • Babae at Hotel Vera -
    Babae at Hotel Vera -
    Babae at Hotel Vera -
    Babae at Hotel Vera -
    Restaurant

    Babae

    710 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central

    The hotel dining revolution has made its way to Ballarat as Hotel Vera introduces its intimate fine-diner.

  • Hopper Joint
    Hopper Joint Sri Lankan restaurant in Prahran
    Hopper Joint Sri Lankan restaurant in Prahran
    Restaurant

    Hopper Joint

    157 Greville Street, Prahran

    These light, crispy, bowl-shaped pancakes take centre stage at this Sri Lankan joint.

  • Pirate Life South Melbourne
    Pirate Life South Melbourne
    Pirate Life South Melbourne
    Pirate Life South Melbourne
    Pirate Life South Melbourne
    Pirate Life South Melbourne
    Pirate Life South Melbourne
    Pirate Life South Melbourne
    Bar

    Pirate Life South Melbourne

    139-145 Market Street, South Melbourne

    This pirate life is all about craft beers, natural wines and a huge selection of South American and Greek eats.

  • a busy dining room with Japanese street signs at Robata - one of the best restaurants in Melbourne with one of the best set menus in Melbourne.
    The 17 Best Set Menus in Melbourne That You Can Order for Under $100
    The 17 Best Set Menus in Melbourne That You Can Order for Under $100
    The 17 Best Set Menus in Melbourne That You Can Order for Under $100
    mamasita - home to one of the best set menus in Melbourne.
    Shu - home to one of the best degustation in Melbourne under $100
    Rumi set menu - one of the best set menus in melbourne under $100
    best italian restaurants melbourne - amiconi dining room in west melbourne - also home to the best pasta in Melbourne
    Daughter in Law, home to one of the best set menus in Melbourne
    San Sebastian Bar and Grill in Williamstown - home to onw of the best set menus in Melbourne
    Best bars melbourne - libean empty bar with wine bottles lined above - bar liberty - one of the best wine bars in melbourne
    Cumulus - one of the best set menus in Melbourne
    Yum Sing House - one of the best set menus in Melbourne
    Etta wine bar and restaurant - one of the best restaurants in Melbourne. And one of the best bars in Melbourne.
    Moonhouse yum cha - one of the best set menus in Melboiunre
    Bodega Underground - one of the best CBD restaurants in Melbourne
    Borsch Vodka and Tears, home ot one of melbourne's best set menu under $100
    Lagoon Dining - home to one of the best set menus in Melbourne
    Hazel set menu - one of the best set menus in Melbourne under $100
    Robata - one of the best places to get a set menu in Melbourne
    Carlton Wine ROom - one of the best restaurants in Melbourne.
    News

    The 17 Best Set Menus in Melbourne That You Can Order for Under $100

    Sample a large chunk of the menu without breaking the bank when ordering some of the top set menus in Melbourne.

  • Rocket Society wine bar in Brunswick East
    Rocket Society wine bar in Brunswick East
    Rocket Society wine bar in Brunswick East
    Rocket Society wine bar in Brunswick East
    Rocket Society wine bar in Brunswick East
    Bar

    The Rocket Society

    2 Village Avenue, Brunswick East

    Compared to the local institution that is Rumi, Rocket Society feels like the cool younger sibling. It stays up later, plays alternative beats and is a bit more playful with its food and drink offerings.

  • Ora in kew
    Ora in kew
    Ora in kew
    Ora in kew
    News

    Kew's Much-Loved Cafe Ora Has Doubled in Size and Now Transforms Into a Wine Bar at Night

    You can now stop by Ora for a late-night wine and snacking sesh without having to fight over a table.

  • Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    News

    Now Open: Mordialloc's Pan-Asian Street Food Restaurant Bang Bang Has Launched an Outpost in Hampton

    The new outpost is cooking up a fusion of Southeast Asian, Japanese, Korean and Indian eats.

  • The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week - South Side Festival in Frankston
    Event

    South Side Festival

    Fri, 10 May - Sun, 19 May 2024

    Various Frankston venues

    Over 45 events and shows will descend on Frankston for the third iteration of this ten-day arts festival.

  • The Q bar at Quincy Hotel in Melbourne - rooftop bar melbourne.
    The Q bar at Quincy Hotel in Melbourne - rooftop bar melbourne.
    The Q bar at Quincy Hotel in Melbourne - rooftop bar melbourne.
    The Q bar at Quincy Hotel in Melbourne - rooftop bar melbourne.
    Bar

    The Q

    509 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Rise above the city skyline at the Quincy Hotel's rooftop cocktail bar.

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  • Salted Egg in Quincy Hotel in melbourne
    Salted Egg in Quincy Hotel in melbourne
    Salted Egg in Quincy Hotel in melbourne
    Salted Egg in Quincy Hotel in melbourne
    Salted Egg in Quincy Hotel in melbourne
    Salted Egg in Quincy Hotel in melbourne
    Salted Egg in Quincy Hotel in melbourne
    Salted Egg in Quincy Hotel in melbourne
    Restaurant

    Salted Egg

    509 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Quincy Hotel's Southeast Asian restaurant is bringing some life back to the west end of Flinders Lane.

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