Libby Curran, Author at Concrete Playground

News
Six Spontaneous Adventures to Have in Melbourne's Great Outdoors This Summer

Fun in the sun, best enjoyed on a whim.

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Event
New Year Street Feasts

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 - Fri, 1 Jan 2021
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

An end-of-year, two-day festival featuring outdoor dining precincts and dozens of top local restaurants.

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Event
Fancy Hank's NYE Bourke St Barnstorm

Thu, 31 Dec, 2020
Fancy Hank's, Melbourne

An inner city hoe-down to ring in the new year.

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Event
Moon Dog World NYE Party

Thu, 31 Dec, 2020
Moon Dog World, Preston

Farewell 2020 enjoying seltzer slushies and DJ tunes by an indoor lagoon.

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Event
New Year's Eve at Holmes Hall: Holmescoming

Thu, 31 Dec, 2020
Holmes Hall, Moonee Ponds

Moonee Ponds' new bar and mess hall is ending the year on a high note, with DJ tunes and wallet-friendly drinks.

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Event
Nick & Nora's New Year's Eve

Thu, 31 Dec, 2020
Nick & Nora's Melbourne, Melbourne

Launch your new year in style at a sophisticated soirée with champagne and caviar.

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News
The Sydney Burger Chain Formerly Known as Down N' Out Has Lost Its Appeal Against In-N-Out

The owners failed to reverse the court's ruling that they'd appropriated the branding of their US counterpart.

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News
Three Tequila Cocktail Recipes That'll Spice Up Your Next Summer Session

Shake things up at your next at-home cocktail hour this summer.

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Restaurant
The Albert Park Hotel

85 Dundas Place, Albert Park

This historic Albert Park pub now has a new look and a modern Chinese food offering worth crossing town for.

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Event
Howlerwood

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 - Sun, 28 Feb 2021
Howlerwood, Brunswick

A kitsch Palm Springs-inspired pop-up bar from the Howler crew.

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Event
Christmas Breakfast With St Ali

Fri, 25 Dec, 2020
St Ali Coffee Roasters, South Melbourne

Start Christmas Day early, with brekkie and bellinis at a Melbourne cafe classic.

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News
Five Parks Where You Can Enjoy an Impromptu Burger Picnic

No forward planning required.

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Restaurant
Jiyu Thai Hotpot

208 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

A lush two-storey hot pot joint serving up Thai-style soups.

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Event
Burrito Heaven at Carwyn Cellars

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 - Sun, 28 Feb 2021
Carwyn Cellars, Thornbury

This summer, pair your Carwyn Cellars beer session with Mexican eats courtesy of the Little Tienda crew.

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News
Five Things to Do to Make Your Next At-Home Brunch a Hit

Treat your mates to flowing prosecco and next-level snacks this summer.

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Restaurant
Three Blue Ducks Melbourne

309 Melrose Drive, Tullamarine

Eat vibrant farm-to-table dishes and sip sustainably focused drinks overlooking a two-hectare surf lagoon.

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Bar
Hobsons Bay Hotel

28 Ferguson Street, Williamstown

This bayside boozer has an ex-Supernormal chef, house-made doughnuts and hot chook rolls.

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News
How to Spend a Day in Melbourne When The Weather's Fine But You're Not a Beach Person

Why waste the day getting covered in sand when you could be out exploring Melbourne in all its glory?

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News
Eight Melbourne Restaurants Open for Christmas Lunch If You're Not in the Mood to Cook

Food and festivities sorted, zero kitchen mess to deal with.

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News
The New South Eveleigh Precinct Will Soon House the World's First Permanent No-Waste Bar

Helmed by world-famous bartender Matt Whiley and Sydney restaurateur Maurice Terzini, Re- is opening inside a historic railway workshop this summer.

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