• News

    The Yarra Valley Is Getting a New Wine and Food Festival

    The two-day event is the first time that the region's big and small wineries have come together to showcase their tipples.

  • News

    A Look Inside Porteno's New Surry Hills Restaurant

    Doors have shut on Cleveland Street as a new chapter for the meatmasters begins.

  • News

    Lotus Dining Open Casual Spinoff Papa Bo Min in Sydney's CBD

    Get Lotus dumplings and desserts to takeaway.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best New Restaurants of 2016

    Honouring the best new arrivals on Melbourne's restaurant scene this year.

Latest Guides
  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best New Cafes of 2016

    Honouring the best new cafes on Melbourne's cafe scene this year.

  • News

    Announcing Concrete Playground's Best of 2016 Melbourne Nominees

    Honouring the very best arrivals on Melbourne's scene this year — vote for your favourite now.

  • News

    Ate One Ate Is Glenferrie Road's New 180-Seat All-Day Eatery

    Serving everything from coffee and cake to carrot hot dogs and carbonara.

  • News

    Restaurateur Luke Mangan Is Launching His Own Chicken Burger Chain

    Chicken Confidential will be a new string of burger joints that are all about the bird.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Cafes of 2016

    Honouring the best new cafes on Sydney's cafe scene this year.

  • Feature

    Best of 2016 Melbourne

    These 30 outstanding Melbourne ventures have been handpicked by Concrete Playground for their combination of originality, innovation, creativity, approachability and sustainability.

Latest Places
  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Restaurants of 2016

    Honouring the best new arrivals on Sydney's restaurant scene this year.

  • News

    Shuk and Salt Meats Cheese Open Popina Kitchen in Circular Quay

    It's the latest eatery to open in the new Gateway Sydney complex.

  • News

    Announcing Concrete Playground's Best of 2016 Sydney Nominees

    Honouring the very best arrivals on Sydney's scene this year — vote for your favourite now.

  • News

    Brunswick's The Snug Public House Has Launched An Irish Vegan Menu

    Hearty staples with a vegetable-focused twist.

  • News

    MissChu Is About To Be Reborn As Saigon Lane

    New name, new look and a (mostly) new menu.

Latest Events
  • News

    Velodrome Is Melbourne's New Four-Day Arts and Food Truck Festival

    Eat, drink — and watch outdoor cinema, aerial circus, medieval performance fighting and Mexican wrestling, too.

  • Feature

    Best of 2016 Sydney

    These 36 outstanding Sydney (or Sydney-based) ventures have been handpicked by Concrete Playground for their combination of originality, innovation, creativity, approachability and sustainability.

  • News

    The World's Best Sommeliers are Coming to Australia in 2017

    Melbourne will host the greatest food and wine minds in the world.

  • News

    Ten of the Best Kit Kats That Are Only Available in Japan

    We tried them all — from strawberry cheesecake to sake.

  • News

    Biggie Smalls to Open a Second Store in Windsor

    Chapel Street's kebab stakes have officially been raised.

  • News

    Sydney's CBD Has a New High End Foodie Hub

    Clean eating by Sydney's top chefs on Level One.

  • GALLERY: Our Barbecue Masterclass with Work-Shop and The Farmed Table

    Beers and barbecue lessons on a sunny spring afternoon.

  • News

    Six Australian-Driven Bars and Restaurants to Visit in Hong Kong

    Who knew you'd find a Western Australian iron ore mine-themed cocktail bar in HK?

  • News

    Impromptu Dining Is Potts Point's New Innovative, Affordable Fine-Dining Restaurant

    Despite the name, this Potts Point newbie offers anything but an improvised eating experience.

  • News

    Royal Stacks' New Game Lets You Earn Free Food

    Combining fun with freebies, and virtual burgs with the real thing.

  • News

    Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Announces Cracking Lineup for 2017

    Cemetery feasts, burger parties and classes from some of the world's best chefs.

  • Guide

    Ten Trusty Cafes to Visit on Sydney's Northern Beaches

    Go for coffee in Mona Vale, wholefoods in Avalon and crepes in Dee Why.

  • News

    Fratelli Fresh Continues Its Rapid Expansion with New Crows Nest Trattoria

    The lower north shore will get its own version of the Italian eatery.

  • News

    Sydney's Ten Most Luxurious Foodie Experiences

    Not just for special occasions — book a table now.

  • News

    Melbourne's Ten Most Luxurious Foodie Experiences

    Not just for special occasions — book a table now.

  • News

    Renowned Sicilian Chef to Open New Sydney Restaurant Olio

    Lino Sauro will bring traditional Sicilian dining to a stunning rooftop terrace.

Tap and select Add to Home Screen to access Concrete Playground easily next time. x