Libby Curran, Author at Concrete Playground

Restaurant
Deeds Taproom & Kitchen

4 Paran Place, Glen Iris

This local brewery's new Glen Iris HQ boasts 28 taps and a crafty menu built around beer.

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News
Sea Lake Has Unveiled a New Indigenous Art Gallery, Visitor Hub and Viewing Platform Overlooking Lake Tyrrell

The state's largest and oldest inland salt lake has scored a new suite of upgrades.

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Bar
The Thornbury Fromagerie - CLOSED

666 High Street, Thornbury

A cosy neighbourhood cheese and wine bar, with a well-stocked online store to match.

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News
Over 30,000 New Trees Will Be Planted in Melbourne's West From This Month

The $5 million project will plant a range of saplings and mature trees in a bid to fight climate change and boost the area's canopy cover.

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Event
DC Style Fylez

Fri, 8 Oct and Fri, 15 Oct 2021
Online

Melbourne's problem-solving fashion vlogger delivers his latest clever fashion fixes in this special Fringe live-stream.

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News
Eight Melbourne Picnic Packs to Level Up Your Next Park Session

Lock in a sunny day, pick a favourite park in your bubble, pre-order one of these bad boys and get ready to picnic like a boss.

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Event
Big Games Night In

Sun, 3 Oct, 2021
Online

For one night only, browse and play this ACMI-curated lineup of Aussie-made digital games, for free.

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Event
Queer-aoke

Thu, 7 Oct and Thu, 14 Oct 2021
Online

Don't miss this rollicking Zoom karaoke party dedicated to music's most iconic queer anthems.

Buy Tickets

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Event
$3 National Taco Day at Cornutopia

Mon, 4 Oct, 2021
Preston Market, Preston

Preston's taco van is celebrating its favourite tortilla-based food by slinging $3 tacos, all day long.

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Restaurant
Robata

2 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

The San Telmo Group's playful take on modern Japanese barbecue heroes skewers cooked over charcoal and cleverly reworked classic cocktails.

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Event
The Aru Bake Shop

Sat, 2 Oct, 2021
Aru Restaurant, Melbourne

Khanh Nguyen is hosting a one-off pastry pop-up, featuring duck rendang pie, wagyu cheeseburger roti, bottled cocktails and more.

Buy Tickets

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News
The City of Melbourne's New Outdoor Trading Initiative Will See Al Fresco Dining Areas Pop-Up in the CBD

The Inside Out program will make it easier for business owners to embrace outdoor dining and retail via fast-tracked applications, extended hours and laneway pop-ups.

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News
Melbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar Has Been Crowned the Best Pizzeria In Oceania

The South Yarra venue claimed the title in this year's prestigious 50 Top Pizza awards.

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News
The Jam Factory Is Set to Score a $1.5 Billion Makeover

The latest plans include a new amphitheatre for events, a revamped cinema complex and a luxury hotel.

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Event
International Coffee Day Cake Giveaway

Mon, 27 Sep - Fri, 1 Oct 2021
Online

Score a free limited-edition coffee cake from Lavazza and Melbourne cafe Brunetti Oro to celebrate International Coffee Day.

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Restaurant
Noir

175 Swan Street, Richmond

A neighbourhood bistro serving up contemporary French fare and charm aplenty.

Book a Table

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News
'Empty Chairs At Empty Tables' Is a Portrait Series Capturing Melbourne's Hospitality Industry in Hibernation

The photographs and film feature much-loved local chefs and venue owners, including Guy Grossi and Karen Martini.

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Restaurant
Vue de Monde

525 Collins Street, Melbourne

One of the most celebrated fine diners in Australia — with world-class views, too.

Book a Table

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News
Melbourne's New Limited-Edition Lockdown Commemoration T-Shirt Features Artwork by Oslo Davis

Pay tribute to Melbourne's lengthy lockdown stint while raising funds for Beyond Blue.

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News
Every Lockdown Gift Idea to Send to Every Type of Person in Your Life

Channel your online shopping skills and check out these top-notch present picks.

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