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.

Event
Northcote Social Club's Flea Market

Sunday, October 23, 2022
Northcote Social Club, Northcote

Roll up your sleeves and start digging for flea market gold.

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Hosts with the Most: Here are the Winners of Australia's Airbnb Host Awards 2022

These folks give luxury hotel concierges a run for their money.

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You Can Now Take Your Pup for a Luxurious Sleepover at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

A round of a-paws to yet another luxury hotel joining the pet-friendly accommodation scene.

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Event
Portsea Hotel's Summer Music Series

Saturday, October 29, 2022, Friday, December 23, 2022, Saturday, December 31, 2022 and
Portsea Hotel, Portsea

Client Liaison, Yo! Mafia and the one and only Daryl Braithwaite will be playing waterfront gigs this summer at Portsea Hotel.

Buy Tickets

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Sydney's Cult Dessert Joint Tokyo Lamington Is Finally Opening Its First Melbourne Outpost

Sydney's lamington kings are bringing their wild and wonderful baked treats to Carlton.

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Australia's Largest Sneaker Convention Is Bringing Its Rare Kicks to Melbourne This Spring

When Sneakerland hits town, expect basketball competitions, live sneaker auctions, a sneaker museum, exclusive sneaker and streetwear drops, raffle prizes, a tattoo station and DJs.

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Stay of the Week: Trixie Motel

This glam 60s and 70’s inspired motel is fit for any queen visiting Palm Springs, USA

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Nine Bucket List Travel Destinations to Hit Up Now Borders Have Opened (and You Can Book Now)

Pack your bags and put the out-of-office email on — it's holiday time.

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Concrete Playground Reader Exclusive: Explore the Best of Hobart With a 'Posh-As' MONA Visit

A premium Tassie getaway packed full of art, wine and awe-inspiring adventure is now yours with all the bells and whistles.

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Charcoal Chicken, Uber Eats and the Secret of the Garlic Sauce: Hot Takes with El Jannah CEO Brett Houldin

It was quick, fun and all in service of finding out the intel on that garlic sauce.

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Event
The Sydney Gin Festival

Friday, October 28, 2022, Saturday, October 29, 2022 and Sunday, October 30, 2022
WINX Stand, Royal Randwick Racecourse, Randwick

Some of the most exciting players in Australia's craft gin game descend on Sydney for three days of tastings.

Buy Tickets

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Eden Whale Festival 2022

Friday, October 7 - Sunday, October 9, 2022
Eden Soccer Field, Eden

Head over to Eden on the Sapphire Coast for a three-day festival celebrating whale conservation efforts alongside food trucks, market stalls and live bands.

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Stay of the Week: The Hotel Britomart

Luxury accommodation with a strong sustainable ethos, located in the heart of Auckland’s waterside precinct

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Stay of the Week: the Secret Treehouse at Wollemi Wilderness Cabins

Give us a home among the gumtrees…

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Mona Farm and Firedoor Join Forces for a Huge Two-Night Eating and Drinking Escape

Lennox Hastie and Tristan Rebbettes have created a theatrical fire-inspired five-course menu with wine pairings at luxurious Mona Farm.

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Get Ready for an Unforgettable Auckland Getaway with VIP Spring City Tickets

There are a highly limited number of spaces available for this exclusive, ultra luxurious New Zealand trip.

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We're All Going on a Desert Holiday: Qantas Is Selling Flights to the Red Centre for $199 Each Way

You've got until Monday, September 26 to nab one of the cheap tickets to Alice Springs and Uluru.

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Getaway Alert: The Outrageously Luxe Hotel Clicquot Will Head to Noosa This Summer

Veuve Clicquot's latest pop-up hotel is so extra — with exclusive dining experiences, sunrise surfing lessons, boat rides along the Noosa River and all the most extravagant ammenities.

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Ten Lush Getaways You Can Book in the Yarra Valley

Escape the city to the Yarra Valley for a weekend of wine drinking and sleeping among the trees.

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Winter Gin Market

Friday, July 26 - Saturday, July 27, 2024
The Craft & Co., Collingwood

Taste and buy some of Australia's top gins when hitting up this two-day market at Smith Street's The Craft & Co.

Buy Tickets

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