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
First Look: Peninsula Hot Springs' Eco Lodges with Private Thermal Pools Are Opening This November

The new luxury Eco Lodges at Peninsula Hot Springs have their own geothermal pools overlooking a private lake surrounded by wetlands.

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News
First Look: Moon Dog's Massive Island-Themed Bar Doglands Is Opening at Marvel Stadium Concourse This Month

Get ready for Moon Dog's biggest venue yet, which is set to bring a heap of fun to Docklands.

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News
South Melbourne's Trinity Curated Wellness Is Home to a Roman-Style Bathhouse, LED Lounge and Rooftop Yoga

The new wellbeing space is also home to a wellness concierge who will help you find the right treatments, classes and bathhouse routine.

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News
Game, Set, Feast: Here's Everything You'll Be Eating and Drinking at the Australian Open This Summer

Some of Melbourne's best chefs are serving up ace eats at the 2025 Australian Open.

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News
Fitzroy's The StandardX Has Opened Its Rooftop Bar to the Public — Serving Mexican-Inspired Snacks and Cocktails

To access The Roof, you'll need to first get a temporary keycard from the hotel's reception.

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Guide
The 15 Best Seafood Restaurants in Melbourne

Here's where to find Melbourne's best seafood — across fine diners, messy crab shacks, local neighbourhood eateries and lavish omakase haunts.

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Event
Bottomless Brunch at Ming Dining

Fri, 4 Oct 2024 - Sun, 23 Feb 2025
Ming Dining, Melbourne

This CBD fine-diner is pairing a seven-course Asian-fusion feed with bottomless cocktails, beer and wine for only $69 per person.

Buy Tickets

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News
Coming Soon: Crown's Californian-Inspired Restaurant and Bar Marmont Is Taking Over the Former Rosetta Site

DJ and Restaurateur Grant Smillie has come on board to help transform the riverside venue.

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Bar
Bendigo Hotel Collingwood

125 Johnston Street, Collingwood

Collingwood's legendary live music pub The Bendigo Hotel is back in action thanks to The Mill Brewery Crew.

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Event
Movember East Coast Tour

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024
Queen Street Mall, Brisbane

This roving barbershop is stopping by Queen Street Mall for just one day — giving free beard trims to anyone interested in participating in Movember.

Book Now

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Event
Movember East Coast Tour

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024
Federation Square, Melbourne

This roving barbershop is stopping by Fed Square for just one day — giving free beard trims to anyone interested in participating in Movember.

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Guide
The 35 Best Bars in Melbourne's CBD

If you find yourself in the Melbourne CBD and in need of a few bevs, drop by any of these exceptional bars.

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News
Now Open: Collingwood's Live Music Pub The Bendigo Hotel Is Back in Action Thanks to The Mill Brewery Crew

Punk, rock and metal live gigs return to The Bendi alongside Tex-Mex eats and Mill Brewery beers.

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News
Two Hospo Heavyweights Are Behind the New Chiki Chan — Serving Up Playful Asian-Fusion Fare in Mordialloc

The team is ticking all the right boxes with this new opening — from the playful Asian-fusion eats and cocktail lineup to its high-energy vibes and fun decor.

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Guide
Where to Find the Best Sushi in Melbourne

These Japanese restaurants and grocers serve up the finest maki rolls, nigiri, sashimi and hosomaki — all stuffed with some of Melbourne's best seafood.

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Event
A Taste of Persia

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024
Earth Angels, West Melbourne

Social enterprise Welcome Merchant is hosting this big night filled with Persian food, wine, music art and culture.

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Event
Free to Feed's Story Table Series

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024
Free to Feed Fitzroy North, Fitzroy North

Some of the social enterprise's culinarily gifted participants are sharing the flavours and stories of their cultures via an immersive dinner series.

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Event
The Ritz-Carlton's Luxury Dining Series

Thu, 17 Oct - Sat, 19 Oct 2024
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, Melbourne

Treat yourself to lunch, dinner or an aperitivo session led by a Michelin-starred chef, or go in on world-class cocktails paired with views across the bay.

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News
Ned's South Yarra Bakery and Bistro Will Soon Be Staying Up Late as It Introduces Its New Dinner Service

The Valarc Group — which recently acquired all Ned's venues — has ambitious plans for expanding its hospo empire.

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Event
COOKED

Tue, 1 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2024
Federation Square, Melbourne

The Melbourne Fringe Festival team is firing up the grill at Fed Square for 'COOKED', hosting a series of free lunches and dinners with guest chefs and artists.

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