Melanie Colwell, Author at Concrete Playground

Bar
The Cauliflower Hotel

123 Botany Road, Waterloo

A sprawling old pub (established in 1838, in fact) which plays host to a rotating roster of bands.

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Restaurant
Yang Guo Fu Ma La Tang - CLOSED

Dixon House Food Court, 413–415 Sussex Street, Haymarket

This choose-your-own hot pot stand is an entertaining enigma.

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Restaurant
Zeus Street Greek

34 Morley Avenue, Rosebery

From spanakopita to souvla, this is Greek fast food at its finest, and you can enjoy it here on a big, bright wooden deck.

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Cafe
COOH Alexandria

90-96 Bourke Road, Alexandria

For wholesome dining in an unsuspecting industrial area.

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Cafe
Mentmore & Morley

55 Mentmore Avenue, Sydney

Find fresh, inventive takes on classic dishes in a sunny indoor/outdoor space.

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Bar
Norfolk Hotel

305 Cleveland Street, Redfern

Nailing the brief for a true-blue neighbourhood pub.

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