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
Now Open: Melbourne Just Scored a New Dessert Shop That's Best Known for Bringing Mochi Doughnuts to Australia

It's serving up its famous Japanese-style mochi doughnuts alongside soft-serve ice cream and ornate cakes.

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Event
Picklemania Speed Dating

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024
National Pickleball League, South Melbourne

This alternative speed dating event is for those wanting an IRL meet-cute.

Buy Tickets

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News
Lagoon Dining and Piccolina Have Teamed Up to Create a Series of Chinese- and Malaysian-Inspired Gelatos for Lunar New Year

The two crews are also throwing a lunchtime noodle and gelato party for Lunar New Year.

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News
Now Open: Token Is a New Izakaya-Inspired Diner from the Team Behind Some of Melbourne's Best Brunch Spots

Get around sashimi and temaki from the raw bar and flame-kissed Japanese eats from the yakitori grill.

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News
The Gertrude Hotel Leaves Its Disco Era Behind, Now Embracing Mediterranean Minimalism in Fitzroy

The new crew has created a refined Aussie gastropub with Italian influences.

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News
Coming Soon: Il Mercato Centrale Has Officially Broken Ground on Its Australian-First Venue in Melbourne's CBD

The Italian artisan market is set to be one of Melbourne CBD's biggest hospitality venues yet.

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Event
Non-Stop Noods at New Quarter

Sat, 20 Jan - Sun, 29 Dec 2024
New Quarter, Richmond

Sip and slurp your way through bottomless margaritas and never-ending bowls of Vietnamese noodles.

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Event
400 Gradi Pop-Up at Welcome to Thornbury

Fri, 19 Jan 2024, Sat, 20 Jan 2024 and
Welcome to Thornbury, Northcote

Nab some of Melbourne's best pizzas up in Thornbury this January.

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Event
Wellness Weekend at Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa

Sat, 23 Mar - Sun, 24 Mar 2024
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, Hepburn Springs

This two-day wellness retreat is just an hour and a half out of Melbourne.

Buy Tickets

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Restaurant
Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya

127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

Find a stacked menu with both traditional and wildly fun contemporary Japanese eats at this Brunswick Street haunt.

Book a Table

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Event
Michael Greenlaw x Kanji Kobayashi Collaboration at Atria

Tue, 19 Mar - Sat, 23 Mar 2024
Atria, Melbourne

The two chefs have created a veggie-forward six-course menu that celebrates Victorian producers.

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Guide
The 20 Best Cafes in Sydney

How does your favourite Sydney cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, mimosa-pouring haunts?

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Restaurant
Quando Quando Cucina & Bar

377 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

It's a relatively new addition to the Melbourne Italian restaurant scene but is already one of its finest.

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Event
The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2024

Fri, 15 Mar - Sun, 24 Mar 2024
All Around Melbourne, Melbourne

This year's festival includes over 400 food- and wine-filled events, championing local and international chefs.

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News
The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Returns in March with Restaurant Takeovers and the World's Longest Lunch Led by Andrew McConnell

This year's festival includes 300 food- and wine-filled events, championing local and international chefs.

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Event
CDMX Taqueria Pop-Up at Welcome to Brunswick

Multiple single dates
Welcome to Brunswick, Brunswick

Treat yourself to tacos, totopos and boozy slushies out in the Brunswick beer garden.

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Event
Summer High Tea at Balgownie Estate

Sat, 13 Jan - Sun, 14 Jan 2024
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley, Yarra Glen

Mini cakes, buttery scones and wine-based cocktails by rolling vineyards.

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Guide
The 35 Best Restaurants in Sydney's CBD

Found in heritage buildings, down laneways and on the harbour, these CBD restaurants are some of Sydney's best for fine dining and casual feasting.

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News
Peppers Marysville's New Makeover Includes an Italian-Inspired Restaurant and Luxe Day Spa

The Yarra Valley hotel is sporting a new look, including updating all 100 guest rooms and adding a bike zone.

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Bar
Wax Music Lounge

250 Flinders Street, Melbourne

Live music now has a new home in Melbourne thanks to the crew behind Wax Museum Records.

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