Ines Francesca English, Author at Concrete Playground

News
Ten Next-Level Australian Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway

Whether you fancy relaxing in a private Japanese bathhouse, a rustic metal tub perched on a farm's timber deck, or a spa-bath in a mountain cave — we've got you covered.

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Restaurant
El Planta

58 Hope Street, South Brisbane

This plant-based Mexican restaurant boasts an array of tacos, six different margaritas and a $39 banquet menu.

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Guide
Six Incredible Food and Drink Venues on the NSW North Coast That Are Worthy of a Weekend Away This Winter

Looking for an excuse to get out of town this winter? This'll help.

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News
Five Innovative Gin Twists on Classic Cocktails That'll Spice Up Your Summer

Consider these your go-to sips for summer.

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Restaurant
Yavanna

2 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington

One of Brisbane's first plant based restaurants, serving everything from fresh, crunchy salads to burgers and fried 'chicken'.

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Restaurant
Greenhouse Canteen and Bar - CLOSED

66 Manning Street, South Brisbane

A popular Brisbane restaurant and bar with moody interiors, slinging up-market gluten-free vegan food and cocktails.

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Restaurant
Nonna's Nightmare

156 Boundary Street, West End

A West End favourite serving up plant-based pizza and pasta made from locally sourced ingredients.

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News
Seventeen Charming Farm Stays You Can Book in Victoria

It's been a very long year — treat yourself to one of these relaxing and serene farmhouse stays.

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News
We're Giving Away Samsung's The Serif TV to One Lucky Design Lover

Level up your living room with this sleek TV — plus, we have some snazzy artworks as runner-up prizes.

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News
Ten Charming Farmhouse Stays You Can Book in NSW Right Now

It has been a very long year — treat yourself to one of these relaxing and serene farmhouse stays.

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News
All the Best Australian-Made Picnic Gear for Your Next Park Session

Keep your drinks cool and your shopping local when you plan your next picnic outing.

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Event
TedxSydney 2021

Fri, 17 Sep, 2021
Sydney Opera House, Sydney

Grace Tame, George Peppou and Tracey Rogers are among the lineup of speakers and performers broadcasting straight out of the Sydney Opera House.

Buy Tickets

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