• News

    Ratio Cocoa Roasters Is Brunswick's New Chocolate Roastery and Cafe

    Head in for artisan chocolate bars, crafted on some of the world's best single origin cocoa beans.

  • News

    The Yiros Shop Expands to Newmarket with Free Yiros

    Another store, another night dedicated to free yiros.

  • News

    Montrachet's Long-Awaited King Street Boulangerie Is Now Open

    After moving across town, the French favourite has opened its own provincial-style bakery.

  • News

    Little Flock Is Northcote's New Produce-Driven Coffee and Brunch Spot

    It's inspired by and named after the owners' backyard flock of chickens.

  • News

    Matt Moran's Three-Tiered Waterfront Venue Barangaroo House Is Now Open

    It will have a ground-floor bar, a 180-seat restaurant and a rooftop bar with views over the harbour.

Latest Guides
  • News

    How to Eat Sydney's Fanciest Food on a Budget

    Treat yourself — and still pay your bills.

  • News

    Announcing Concrete Playground's Best of 2017 Brisbane Award Winners

    The very best new Brisbane bars, restaurants, cafes, pubs and events of the year.

  • News

    Announcing Concrete Playground's Best of 2017 Sydney Award Winners

    The very best new Sydney bars, restaurants, cafes, pubs, events and spaces of the year.

  • News

    Announcing Concrete Playground's Best of 2017 Melbourne Award Winners

    The very best new Melbourne bars, restaurants, cafes, pubs, events and spaces of the year.

  • News

    Vegemite Has Released an Icy Pole Recipe and People Are Confused

    The most Aussie summer treat since the Sunnyboy (RIP).

  • News

    Nigella Lawson Is Coming to Australia to Talk All Things Food

    She'll join social psychologist Hugh Mackay in both Sydney and Melbourne this January.

Latest Places
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    Bakedown Cakery Has Opened a New Flagship Store and Chocolate Studio

    Jen Lo is bringing her sweet treats to the Lower North Shore.

  • News

    A Supernormal Pop-Up Restaurant Is Opening at the NGV Over Summer

    Acclaimed chef Andrew McConnell is bringing modern Japanese flavour to the gallery in January.

  • News

    Sydney's Salt Meats Cheese Has Opened Its First Brisbane Store

    The Italian eatery comes to Gasworks with gelato cocktails, calzone and croissants.

  • News

    Carlton's Nora Will Close Its Doors at the End of the Year

    The envelope-pushing Elgin Street eatery will serve its last plate of food in three weeks time.

  • News

    This Is What Merivale Is Going to Do with Woollahra's Hotel Centennial

    The Woollahra pub will reopen this week with a new menu.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Cafes of 2017

    Honouring the best new additions to Sydney's cafe scene this year.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's Best New Cafes of 2017

    Honouring the best new additions to Brisbane's cafe scene this year.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best New Cafes of 2017

    Honouring the best new additions to Melbourne's cafe scene this year.

  • News

    Hip Hop-Loving Ethical Burger Joint 4 Ounces Is Expanding to Leichhardt

    The sustainable fast food chain brings its music-inspired, guilt-free burgs to a second location.

  • News

    Ben & Jerry's Will Give Out Free Ice Cream Cones to Celebrate Marriage Equality

    The frozen dessert brand tops off their long history of support with free sweet treats.

  • News

    A Look Inside Mornington Peninsula's Revamped Winery Restaurant, Montalto

    The more relaxed design highlights cooking over fire, sharing plates, enjoying long conversations and soaking up rural views.

  • News

    Long-Awaited Seasonally Changing French Restaurant Été Has Opened at Barangaroo

    It's not only the dishes that change with the weather, but the interior, too.

  • News

    Truckin' Hungry Is Brisbane's New Permanent Food Truck Hub with BYO

    Between five to eight of the city's finest meals-on-wheels purveyors will man the site seven days a week.

  • News

    Sydney Market Favourite Donut Papi Opens Permanent Digs in Redfern

    And their new space means more sweet treats in more flavours.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best New Restaurants of 2017

    Honouring the best new additions to Melbourne's restaurant scene this year.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Restaurants of 2017

    Honouring the best new additions to Sydney's restaurant scene this year.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's Best New Restaurants of 2017

    Honouring the best new additions to Brisbane's restaurant scene this year.

  • News

    Here's What You'll Be Eating Between Shows at Sydney Festival 2018

    Backing up a month-long program of shows, activities and carnival-style experiences, the Festival Village will feature eats from your favourite Sydney food vendors.

  • News

    A 'Refined' Suburban Chicken Shop Is Coming to Menai in Sydney's South

    The team behind Cronulla's Blackwood Pantry is bringing fancy bird to the 'burbs with Little Bonny's.

  • News

    Brisbane's New Howard Smith Wharves Development Has Revealed Its First Four Restaurants

    The space beneath the Story Bridge will house a Greek restaurant, a Hong Kong-inspired ,joint a Japanese-style haunt and an octagonal overwater bar.

  • News

    Fancy Hanks Is Opening a Four-Level Open Flame Grill Eatery and Bar in the CBD

    With a rooftop beer garden and four private karaoke rooms.

  • Feature

    Best of 2017 Sydney

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

  • Feature

    Best of 2017 Melbourne

    These 36 outstanding Melbourne ventures have been handpicked by Concrete Playground for their combination of originality, innovation, creativity, approachability and sustainability.

  • Feature

    Best of 2017 Brisbane

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

  • Feature

    New in Town: The Duke of Clarence

    A particularly ambitious reimagining of an 1800s British tavern in a CBD laneway.

  • News

    The Newport to Add Bert's, a 1930s-Style Brasserie Overlooking the Water

    Merivale's northern beaches pub will open a decadent new dining room in early 2018.

  • News

    Gelato Messina Has Taken on the Humble Trifle for This Year's Christmas Lunch

    Tell your nan she doesn't need to make a trifle this year.

  • News

    This Pun-Filled Pop Culture Cookbook is Kickstarter's Latest Gem

    Featuring 'Chicken Kebob Dylan', 'Fleetwood Mac & Cheese', 'Gin Diesel' cocktails and and 'Wu-Tang Clam Chowder'.

  • Feature

    New in Town: Riverland

    Meet Brisbane's lush new garden megapub right on the river.

  • News

    Newtown's Hartsyard Will Close to Undergo a Major Transformation

    The eatery's famed fried chicken will be taken off the menu.

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