Ellen Seah

Ellen Seah worked as the National News & Features Editor at Concrete Playground, focusing on leading organic editorial content across ANZ including news, listings and tentpole features. She's an avid reader, ungraceful long-distance runner and post-grad psychology student. At the moment, she works as a freelance Editor and Academic Advisor for the likes of Concrete Playground, Visit Victoria and RMIT.

Favourite restaurant in Melbourne: France Soir — Melbourne's quintessential French bistro with over three decades under its belt. It's got old-school charm, waiters with plenty of character and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Melbourne. From escargot and steak tartare, to steak frites and duck a l'orange, France Soir is a study in essential Euro flavours without unnecessary fanfare.

Guide
Six of the Best Natural Hot Springs and Spas in Victoria to Visit When You Need Some R&R

Make the pilgrimage to one of Victoria's best natural hot springs and spas for some well-deserved rest.

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Event
Bastille Day

Sat, 13 Jul - Sun, 14 Jul 2024
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

Queen Victoria Market will be filled with buttery pastries, cooking masterclasses, live music and more to celebrate France's national day.

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Event
Poolside Pilates at WET

Multiple single dates
W Melbourne, Melbourne

Start your day with a poolside Pilates session — 14 storeys up in the CBD.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Sky Symphony

Wed, 11 Oct - Sun, 15 Oct 2023
Eastern end of Yarra Promenade

This free, five-day symphonic sound and light installation will transform the Yarra this October.

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News
A New 5000-Capacity Live Music Venue Has Been Proposed for St Kilda

The proposed site is situated in a prime position on St Kilda's foreshore, in proximity to both the Palais Theatre and Luna Park.

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News
Now Open: Studley Park Boathouse Has Officially Reopened Following a $5.8-Million Makeover

The historic boathouse has swung open its doors with a new cafe, restaurant, pizzeria, gelato cart and outdoor dining deck along the Yarra.

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Event
Maha North x Mac Forbes

Tue, 3 Oct, 2023
Maha Bar, Collingwood

Shane Delia is throwing a special once-off dinner with paired Yarra Valley wines in his Collingwood restaurant.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Westfield x Live Nation

Sun, 17 Sep - Tue, 31 Oct 2023
Westfield Shopping Centres, Melbourne

Catch performances from Amy Shark, Jessica Mauboy or Thelma Plum at this free live music event series.

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Restaurant
AOI TSUKI

384 Punt Road, South Yarra

This modern chef's table-style menu in South Yarra is an intimate, sumptuous experience that celebrates the creative and the contemporary.

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Event
Cocktail Hour at Lucas Restaurants

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 - Mon, 1 Jan 2024
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

The Lucas Group's venues are throwing a happy hour special for the ages, including $9.50 cocktails, $6.50 craft beers, wallet-friendly wine and small plates specials.

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News
Now Open: Hotel Indigo Is the New Flinders Lane Staycation Spot Boasting a Spanish Tapas Bar

This stylish urban escape pays tribute to fashion photographer Helmut Newton across a sprawling 216-room property.

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News
Victoria's Bridge Road Brewers Is Opening a Massive Second Brewhouse in Brunswick

Come September, Brunswick will be home to a new 350-seat brewhouse and restaurant boasting two huge outdoor dining spaces.

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News
Now Open: Mr Tompkins Is Flinders Street's New Underground Restaurant With an Ex-Coda Chef at the Helm

Hidden underneath Flinders Street, Mr Tompkins delivers a modern, Euro-accented menu in a moody 60-seat space.

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News
Now Open: Lower Plenty's New Bistro Comes From a Chef with Michelin-Star Pedigree

Stix Restaurant and Bar is embracing the art of charcoal grilling, with a Euro-leaning menu that nods to Cooper's culinary journey.

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Botswana Butchery x Nikka Whisky Degustation

Wed, 6 Sep, 2023
Botswana Butchery Melbourne, Melbourne

This luxurious six-course degustation trips through four courses of wagyu and paired whisky cocktails.

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Grazeland BBQ Beer Festival 2023

Fri, 1 Sep - Sun, 3 Sep 2023
Grazeland Melbourne, Spotswood

This three-day celebration of craft beer and barbecue coincides neatly with Father's Day.

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Greener Getaways: Five Ways to Have an Eco-Conscious Long Weekend in Port Douglas

If you're looking to put nature at the forefront of your next long weekend, there are plenty of ways to travel mindfully and sustainably across Port Douglas.

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Le Labo City Exclusive 2023

Tue, 1 Aug - Sat, 30 Sep 2023
Le Labo, Fitzroy

Le Labo is bringing all of its city-exclusive perfume blends to Fitzroy for a limited time.

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Just In: Studley Park Boathouse Is Reopening This August Following a $5.8-Million Makeover

The historic boathouse is set to reopen on August 31, complete with a new cafe, restaurant, pizzeria, gelato cart and outdoor dining deck along the Yarra.

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Spring Sunday Sessions

Sun, 3 Sep - Sun, 29 Oct 2023
Victoria by Farmer's Daughters, Melbourne

Wrap up your week with bottomless Four Pillars gin cocktails and produce-driven eats overlooking the Yarra.

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