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
Coming Soon: Hong Kong Noodle Chain TamJai Mixian Is Opening Its First Australian Stores in Melbourne This Year

TamJai Mixian already has 240 noodle shops across Asia, and its first four Australian locations are all opening in Melbourne.

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Guide
Where to Find the Best Burgers in Melbourne

Classic cheeseburgers, spicy fried chicken buns, and everything in between.

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Event
Smith Street Studio Christmas Market Pop-Up

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024
Smith Street Studio, Collingwood

Find the perfect Christmas gifts from a stack of independent lifestyle, fashion and beauty brands.

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News
QVM's Summer Night Market Is Back for a Massive 15-Week Season Packed with Food, Drinks and Shopping

The 2024-25 Summer Night Market season is going to be huge — expect 45 food traders, six pop-up bars and 60 makers market stalls every Wednesday night.

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Event
Sun Chasers Sunday Sessions

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
W Melbourne, Melbourne

Pair your sky-high swim sesh with bottomless wine and snacks at W Melbourne.

Buy Tickets

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News
Now Open: Cheri Is South Melbourne's Sleek New Euro-Inspired Bakery and Cafe

You'll find Darling Group's latest all-day diner right across the road from South Melbourne Market.

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Guide
The 21 Best BYO Restaurants in Melbourne

Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Melbourne BYO restaurants.

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Guide
The Best Mexican Restaurants in Sydney

Head to Sydney's top Mexican restaurants for seriously good tacos and tamales, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.

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News
Sebastian Beach Bar and Deck Has Officially Reopened, and the Team Is Throwing a Huge Party to Celebrate

Ring in the start of summer on Sebastian's beach bar and deck during a night filled with live music, $2 oysters and $6 sangrias.

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News
Queen Victoria Market Has Launched a New Food Truck Precinct That's Open Five Days a Week

The new Food Truck Precinct features nine vendors offering a diverse range of cuisines as well as organic coffee and vegan snacks.

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News
Coming Soon: Juni Is the New Southeast Asian Restaurant From Lucy Liu Co-Founder Michael Lambie

Michael Lambie is bringing his own take on contemporary Asian fare back to Melbourne's CBD.

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Event
Village Feast

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024
East Brunswick Village, Brunswick East

Expect DJ sets from Triple R’s Small Fry as well as food and drinks from Rumi, The Rocket Society, Bride Road Brewers and FoMo Cinemas.

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Event
Into The Vines: Gulp Fiction

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024
The Rochester Hotel, Fitzroy

Consider this mini wine festival the ultimate Thursday night knock-off, preparing you for the slow descent into silly season.

Buy Tickets

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News
Coming Soon: Moon Dog Is Setting Up a Huge Beach Club Brewery Bar in Frankston This Year

The new bar will be home to a huge balcony beer garden with day beds and palm trees, four bars slinging cocktail buckets and boozy slushies, and a beer- and prawn-filled cabana hut.

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Guide
Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Sydney

Head to your local cafe, bakery, deli or bagel shop to find the best Sydney breakfasts.

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Guide
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Melbourne CBD

Whether you're after fine-diners or cheap eats, you're truly spoilt for choice when looking for places to eat in Melbourne's CBD.

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Event
Upstairs @ The Rochey

Multiple single dates
The Rochester Hotel, Fitzroy

The Rochey is hosting intimate electronic gigs every Saturday night in its upstairs bandroom.

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Bar
Amatrice Rooftop Restaurant

16 Stephenson Street, Cremorne

They had us at mini lasagne snacks, and then took it to the next level with uninterrupted views across the city.

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Restaurant
D.O.C Osteria

326 Lygon Street, Carlton

20 years on, this Lygon Street stalwart is still one of the city's top Italian restaurants.

Book a Table

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News
Now Open: Gigi Is a Wonderfully Camp Parisian-Inspired Speakeasy Bar From the Team Behind Entrecôte

This totally luxurious hidden bar is inspired by the 1958 cult classic musical 'Gigi'.

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