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.

Guide
The 25 Best Japanese Restaurants in Melbourne

These Melbourne diners serve up some of the best sushi, ramen, gyoza, omakase and regional Japanese food in the city.

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News
Now Open: Lucy Liu Co-Founder Michael Lambie Returns to Melbourne with a New Contemporary Asian-Fusion Diner

Michael Lambie is bringing his own take on contemporary Southeast Asian fare back to Melbourne's CBD with his new restaurant Juni.

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Event
Mary Eats Cake's Christmas Festival

Sun, 1 Dec - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
Mary Eats Cake Brunswick, Brunswick

The high tea team is serving up mulled wine spritzes, gingerbread french toast, mini pavlovas, turkey toasties and pumpkin spiced lattes throughout December.

Buy Tickets

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News
Coming Soon: Levantine Hill Estate's New Hotel Will House Just 33 Luxury Suites Overlooking Its Rolling Vineyards

This Yarra Valley hotel has been designed by the same team who dreamt up Mona.

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News
The 21 Best Bottomless Brunches in Melbourne

At Melbourne's top bottomless brunch spots, you can pair free-flowing margaritas, spritzes, natty wines and beers with breakfast buffets, multi-course set menus, pizzas, curries and drag bingo.

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Event
The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Fri, 21 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
All Around Melbourne, Melbourne

This year's festival includes over 200 food- and booze-filled events, championing local and international chefs.

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News
Coming Soon: Torquay's New Luxury Day Spa and Bathhouse Is Opening This Boxing Day

The new Torquay spa and bathhouse will be home to a sauna, steam room, indoor and outdoor pools, and a selection of wellness treatments.

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News
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival's 2025 Lineup Is Just as Stacked as Ever — With Over 200 Events Taking Place Across Victoria

Local and international chefs will be cooking up a storm all over the state — at fine-dining restaurants, neighbourhood wine bars, parks, wineries, farms and the MCG.

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Event
Together for Lebanon Fundraiser

Sun, 8 Dec, 2024
Abla's, Carlton

Abla’s, A1 Bakery, Alimentari, Larderfresh and Linden Cook are joining forces to raise money for people in Lebanon.

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News
Brighton Burger Joint Royale Brothers Has Changed Things Up, Now Operating as a Nostalgia-Fuelled Aussie Diner

All its classic burgers remain, but now you'll also find waffles, avo on toast, spaghetti bolognese and a heap of different schnitties.

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Event
Etta's Summer Seafood Towers

Fri, 22 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Etta, Brunswick East

This incredible wine bar and restaurant is serving decadent seafood towers for just $75 per person every Friday and Saturday afternoon.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Portsea Hotel's Summer Music Series

Multiple single dates
Portsea Hotel, Portsea

The Presets, Jake Webb, Darley and DJ Levi will be playing waterfront gigs this summer at Portsea Hotel.

Buy Tickets

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Bar
Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick East

141 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East

This Beechworth brewery has set up a taproom in Brunswick East, pumping out plenty of beer and pizza to locals.

Book a Table

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Bar
Rocky Ridge Brunswick

130 Barkly Street, Brunswick

Rocky Ridge Brewing is pouring its own beers from the bar's 32 taps, and CDMX is slinging tacos from the airstream outside.

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News
Now Open: The CBD's Newest Luxury Hotel Melbourne Place Is Home to Three Knock-Out Hospitality Venues

The new 14-storey hotel is home to a Med-inspired restaurant, Portuguese diner and late-night basement bar.

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Event
High Country Hop

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025
Beechworth Historic Precinct Reserve, Beechworth

Bridge Road Brewers' annual beer festival lets punters taste new brews during a huge one-day festival in Beechworth.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Long Live Longnecks at BANG

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
BANG at The StandardX, Fitzroy

You can get two-for-one Melbourne Bitter Longnecks and $1 homemade dumplings during this happy hour deal.

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News
Chapel Street Festival Is Finally Returning in February 2025 After a 25-Year Hiatus

Get around a chap laps car show, live bands and DJs, food and drink stalls, and wellness experiences.

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Guide
The 27 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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News
South Melbourne's 150-Year-Old Pub The George Is Reopening This Summer with a New Look and Fresh Food Lineup

The pub is getting a revamped public bar, bistro-style dining room, beer garden and upstairs function space.

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