Libby Curran, Author at Concrete Playground

News
Le Méridien Is Melbourne's Elegant New Hotel with a Rooftop Pool Bar and Glam Underground Restaurant

Marriott Bonvoy's latest addition has made its home in a historic Bourke Street spot, fitted out with a modern take on mid-century style.

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Event
BBQ and Blues

Multiple single dates
Bellarine Estate Winery, Bellarine

This winery's new regular Saturday series teams smoky Texan eats with live blues and plenty of vino.

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Event
Botanica Festival

Sun, 14 May, 2023
Rippon Lea Estate, Elsternwick

With floral displays, a bonsai showcase, fresh scones and a huge plant sale, this might be the ultimate green thumb's day out.

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Event
YIRRAMBOI 2023

Thu, 4 May - Sun, 14 May 2023
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

Melbourne's huge celebration of First Nations art and culture is back with a jam-packed 2023 instalment.

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Event
Bottomless Brunch Drag Bingo

Sat, 27 May, 2023
Mabel Jones, Greensborough

A sparkling afternoon of food, fun and gin cocktails, hosted by Freida Commitment.

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News
Renowned Chef Phillip Davenport Has Taken the Helm at Lamaro's and Unveiled a Brand-New Menu

The former chef of Bali's Ku De Ta is bringing a new flavour to a South Melbourne classic.

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Event
Archer's World Whisky Day Dinner

Sat, 20 May, 2023
Archer's at Melbourne Marriott Docklands, Docklands

This warm, complex four-course feast comes paired with sips from mainland Australia's oldest craft whisky distillery.

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News
First Nations Arts and Culture Fest YIRRAMBOI Returns This Month with a Huge Ten-Day Program

The citywide celebration of Indigenous arts and culture is here to fill your calendar with dance, visual art, music, comedy, performances and parties.

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Event
Shop the City 2023

Fri, 5 May - Sun, 7 May 2023
Melbourne CBD

This annual event is back with three days of giveaways, freebies, gigs and special offers to hunt down across the city.

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Event
Top Italian Wines Roadshow

Wed, 17 May, 2023
Q Events by Metropolis, Melbourne

Swirl and sip your way through more than 200 premium wines, plus catch a free tasting masterclass led by two vino experts.

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Event
The Cambridge — Sydney Bar Takeover

Wed, 3 May and Fri, 5 May 2023
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

A famed Parisian bar is dropping by two Sydney venues for a sustainability-driven cocktail pop-up.

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Restaurant
OlMate's Sangas & Coffee Southbank

20 Kavanagh Street, Southbank

Classic sandwiches reimagined, paired with top-notch coffee — all courtesy of the Reverence Coffee Roasters crew.

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Event
The Cambridge x Caretaker's Cottage

Mon, 8 May, 2023
Caretaker's Cottage, Melbourne

A famed Parisian bar is dropping by Melbourne for a one-night-only sustainability-driven cocktail pop-up.

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Event
Bottomless Brunch at Hotel Sorrento

Multiple single dates
Hotel Sorrento, Sorrento

A free-flowing feast of cocktails and bites infused with the flavours of Hong Kong.

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News
The Dorsett Is the Latest Hotel Brand to Launch a Luxe Melbourne CBD Outpost

Little Lonsdale Street has welcomed this suave city stay, boasting 316 rooms with vibrant, art-filled interiors throughout.

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Event
Grampians Grape Escape 2023

Fri, 5 May - Sun, 7 May 2023
Halls Gap Recreation Reserve, Halls Gap

Hit the road for this three-day celebration of Western Victorian booze, live tunes and local culinary delights.

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Event
May 8 at Moon Dog World 2023

Mon, 8 May, 2023
Moon Dog World, Preston

Take your bestie on a mate date for May 8 — and score free beer.

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Guide
The Best Mexican Restaurants in Melbourne

Head to these spots for seriously good tacos, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.

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Event
Round She Goes Fashion Market Autumn 2023

Sun, 7 May, 2023
Coburg Town Hall, Coburg

The indoor market dedicated to pre-loved women's fashion and designer vintage finds is back.

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Bar
Sauce Brewing Co

1 Mitchell Street, Marrickville

Sample Sauce's beers fresh from the source.

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