Libby Curran, Author at Concrete Playground

News
Two Bars and a Restaurant Have Opened on Coogee Pavilion's Long-Awaited Middle Level

You can now go for tapas at Una Mas, cocktails at Will's and bumps of caviar and hand-rolled pipi pasta at Mimi's.

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News
Melbourne's Tram Network Is Gearing Up for Another Two Days of Strikes

The two four-hour, network-wide strikes follow failed negotiations between Yarra Trams and the Rail Tram and Bus Union.

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News
Crofter Dining Room & Bar Is Lygon Street's New Home of British-Style Meals and Bar Snacks

Pope Joan's Matt Wilkinson has taken over the old Hellenic Republic space with a menu featuring potato gems, salads and ham off the bone.

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Event
Meeniyan Garlic Festival 2020

Sat, 15 Feb, 2020
Meeniyan Recreation Reserve, Meeniyan

You'll find garlic beer and garlic ice cream (and definitely no vampires) at this huge out-of-town festival.

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News
Footscray's Historic Wool Store Will Be Revived Once Again for a Series of Big Parties in 2020

They'll be thrown by the team behind Beyond the Valley, Grapevine Gathering, Ability Fest and Pitch Music & Arts Festival.

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News
Maha Bar Is the New Cocktail and Meze Joint Taking Over Biggie Smalls' Collingwood Space

It's opening next month with free snacks on offer three nights a week.

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Event
ACMI x Supernormal Pong Grand Slam

Mon, 20 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb 2020
Supernormal, Melbourne

A Japanese-inspired underground video game arcade is taking over Supernormal for two weeks.

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Restaurant
Tian38

350 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Boozy yum cha brunches and chilli crab jaffles at this CBD Chinese eatery.

Book a Table

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News
Frankie's Tortas & Tacos Is Collingwood's New Mexican Lunch Spot in a Tiny Car Park Kiosk

Complete with plastic chairs, paper plates and just six (very good) menu items.

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Event
Bottomless Barbecue 2020

Tue, 7 Jan - Fri, 14 Feb 2020
Bluebonnet Barbecue, Brunswick East

Bluebonnet Barbecue is serving up two hours of unlimited Texan-style smoked meats every day for six weeks.

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News
Sydney's Old Clare Hotel Now Has Pet-Friendly Suites Complete with 24-Hour Room Service

Your furry mate can relax in luxury with handcrafted bowls, a retro lounge, toys and free snacks.

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Event
Taste of Attica

Mon, 20 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb 2020
Grand Slam Oval, Melbourne

You can get a taste of the country's best restaurant at the Australian Open — for under $30.

Buy Tickets

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Event
The Odd Couple Vegan Jaffles

Fri, 24 Jan - Sat, 29 Feb 2020
Maker & Monger, South Yarra

Maker & Monger is serving up two limited-edition vegan jaffles created by famed chef Shannon Martinez.

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News
Sydney Burger Favourite Mary's Is Opening Its First Permanent Melbourne Venue Next Week

The 140-seat laneway restaurant will have a primo wine list and cracking burgers for vegans and carnivores alike.

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Chinese Lunar Buffet

Wed, 22 Jan, 2020
IKEA Tempe, Tempe

Ever wanted to celebrate Chinese New Year in a Swedish furniture store? Here’s your chance.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Bottomless Gnocchi

Thu, 2 Jan - Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Mamma's Boy Trattoria, Brunswick

Eat as much of this cheesy, pillowy pasta as you can over two hours.

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News
Long-Running Enmore Music Venue Sly Fox Will Sadly Close Forever This Month

Following a lengthy licensing dispute, the legendary late-night is closing for good.

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News
CBD Favourite Embla Is Opening a Boutique Wine Store Next Door Called Punchin' Bottles

It'll be a boozy joint effort from two local wine legends, restaurateur Christian McCabe and renowned winemaker Patrick Sullivan.

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Festival of Melted Cheese

Sat, 1 Feb - Sat, 29 Feb 2020
The Fernery, Mosman

This lower north shore bar has created a month-long menu dedicated to ooey, gooey cheese.

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Event
Down to Earth: A Fire and Climate Relief Concert

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

Catch Thelma Plum, Briggs, Gang Of Youths and Tash Sultana at this huge climate action and bushfire relief concert.

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