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.

Event
TSU LANGE YOR By Troye Sivan Pop-Up

Fri, 18 Aug - Thu, 24 Aug 2023
At The Above, Fitzroy

Find a curated and collaborative selection of art, homewares and fragrances at this pop-up collection by Troye Sivan.

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News
Now Open: Aoi Tsuki Is the New 12-Seater Omakase Bar in South Yarra

This modern chef's table-style menu in South Yarra is a welcome addition to Melbourne's omakase boom.

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News
Now Open: Railway Wine Bar Is Highett's Sultry New 60-Seat Venue

The Melbourne publican behind the redevelopment of Marquis of Lorne, Union House and Mount Erica Hotel is back with his latest venture.

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News
Southbank Is Getting a New $150 Million Boutique Hotel with a Sky-High Rooftop Bar

The Collection by TFE Hotels property will include a new neighbourhood bar, restaurant, dreamy lap pool and rooftop bar.

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Event
Boiler Room: Melbourne (Naarm)

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023
PICA (Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts), Port Melbourne

Boiler Room is dishing up an all-day dance party to remember.

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News
Electric Kingdom Is the New Luminous Festival Taking Over Birrarung Marr This September

Over eight nights, this free festival is bringing giant illuminated animals, dynamic light installations and roaming entertainment to Birrarung Marr.

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News
Coming Soon: Clifton Hotel Is the New Guy Grossi-Led Venue Launching in August

Grossi Group is teaming up with hospitality legends PUBLIC to launch this multi-space venue within a historic Kew hotel.

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News
Darebin Is Getting a New Aquatic and Recreation Centre Including Outdoor and Indoor Pools

The Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre (fondly named NARC) will boast a 50-metre outdoor pool, 25-metre indoor pool plus indoor and outdoor play areas.

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Event
Beer and Curry Festival 2023

Sat, 12 Aug, 2023
Welcome to Brunswick, Brunswick

There will be a 100-spice curry, Japanese chicken katsu curry, beef massaman and more.

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Event
Cooking with Cooper 2023

Multiple single dates
Chin Chin, Melbourne

Learn from Chin Chin's Executive Chef Ben Cooper, before sitting down to a punchy Thai-inspired lunch.

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Event
Tokyo Tina's Mid-Week Ramen

Thu, 3 Aug - Thu, 31 Aug 2023
Tokyo Tina, Windsor

Now you can get your slurp on with bowls of limited-edition ramen at Chapel Street favourite Tokyo Tina.

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News
The Latest Plans for the Queen Victoria Market Precinct Includes a Huge 1.8-Hectare Park

The site that previously held the market’s openair carpark will be transformed into 1.8 hectares of public open space, as part of the new $1.7 billion development.

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Event
$15 Noodles at BKK

Mon, 31 Jul - Tue, 31 Oct 2023
BKK, Melbourne

HER's smoky Thai barbecue canteen is heating things up this winter with a $15 weekday noodle special.

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Melbourne's New French Restaurant and Bar Reine and La Rue Is Set to Open This August

The hospitality group behind NOMAD has transformed a grand space within the neo-gothic Melbourne Stock Exchange building into a 150-seat dining room and pint-sized speakeasy.

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The Eighty-Six Is Melbourne's Huge New Festival with Nearly 24-Hours of Free Live Music

The Eighty-Six has unveiled a mammoth 22-hour program of free live music, including 200 artists across 40 venues along the 86 tram route.

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Event
Dimmy and Dumpling Festival 2023

Sat, 29 Jul, 2023
Welcome to Thornbury, Northcote

Previous iterations of the Dimmy and Dumpling Festival have seen over 50,000 of humble meat-filled snack consumed in a single day.

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Stay of the Week: Hotel Sorrento

Hotel Sorrento boasts five separate bars, two restaurants and newly refurbished accommodation rooms, with more to come later in the year.

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Restaurant
Willow Urban Retreat Café & SOS

1205 High Street, Armadale

A yoga studio, spa and cafe are all rolled into one dreamy slow Sunday spot on High Street.

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Restaurant
ShiHuiShi

15 Hotham Road, Sorrento

Boasting Australian-Canto cuisine, Shishuishi's menu pulls inspiration from the Chinese restaurant that stood onsite back in the 1980s.

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News
Huge News: Australia's Largest Hot Springs Experience Is Coming to the 12 Apostles

12 Apostles Hot Springs & Resort is set to open in 2026, over a sprawling 79-hectare site.

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Beer and Curry Festival 2023

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Tokyo Tina's Mid-Week Ramen

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$15 Noodles at BKK

Melbourne's New French Restaurant and Bar Reine and La Rue Is Set to Open This August

The Eighty-Six Is Melbourne's Huge New Festival with Nearly 24-Hours of Free Live Music

Dimmy and Dumpling Festival 2023

Stay of the Week: Hotel Sorrento

Willow Urban Retreat Café & SOS

ShiHuiShi

Huge News: Australia's Largest Hot Springs Experience Is Coming to the 12 Apostles

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