Andrew Zuccala

Andrew Zuccala is the SEO Editor at Concrete Playground, focusing on writing guides to the best bars and restaurants across Australia and New Zealand — working closely with Concrete Playground's city editors. Andrew also has a heap of experience as a food and travel writer, having worked for several publications in Australia and the UK.

Favourite restaurant in Melbourne: I love Amiconi Restaurant in West Melbourne. It’s an old-school Italian joint that’s been around for over 60 years, serving up authentic Sicilian eats with a BYO wine license. If you're going with a group, make sure you order the banquet feast — there's no way you'll be leaving hungry.

Restaurant
Journeyman

169 Chapel Street, Windsor

Come for great coffee and its famous avocado and hummus toast served with honey candied bacon.

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News
Stay of the Week: Pan Pacific Perth

Enjoy views of Swan River and the cityscape from your spacious room, the rooftop pool or one of the many restaurants and bars.

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News
Don't Miss Out: Last Chance to Book Our Exclusive Mona Foma Package With Luxury Accommodation

The Concrete Playground Trips deal includes two tickets to see Peaches, a ferry ride to Mona and two nights at a luxury hotel in the heart of Hobart.

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Stay of the Week: Anchorage Port Stephens

This Hamptons-style waterfront spot is one of the best places to stay in Nelson Bay.

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Event
For The Love

Sunday, March 5, 2023
Taylor Reserve, Victoria Park

A star-studded lineup of Australian and international artists is taking over Taylor Reserve — and there's an exclusive package that'll have you stay nearby, sip refreshing summer bevs and dance under sunset skies with a VIP experience on the day.

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Event
For The Love

Saturday, March 4, 2023
Catani Gardens, St Kilda West

A star-studded lineup of Australian and international artists is taking over Catani Gardens — and there's an exclusive package that'll have you stay nearby, sip refreshing summer bevs and dance under sunset skies with a VIP experience on the day.

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For The Love

Saturday, February 25, 2023
Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach

A star-studded lineup of Australian and international artists is taking over Doug Jennings Park — and there's an exclusive package that'll have you stay nearby, sip refreshing summer bevs and dance under sunset skies with a VIP experience on the day.

Buy Tickets

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Event
For The Love

Sunday, February 26, 2023
Thomas Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow

A star-studded lineup of Australian and international artists is taking over Thomas Dalton Park — and there's an exclusive package that'll have you stay nearby, sip refreshing summer bevs and dance under sunset skies with a VIP experience on the day.

Buy Tickets

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News
Year of the Rabbit: How to Celebrate Lunar New Year at This Melbourne Lifestyle Landmark

Make the Year of the Rabbit your luckiest yet — enjoy an immersive installation, themed dining experiences and a special gift with purchase at Chadstone.

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Six Spots in Bondi to Get an Arts and Culture Fix

See how the local creative community is breathing even more life and colour into Bondi.

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Stay of the Week: Movenpick Hotel Melbourne

This is one of the city's most luxurious places to stay — with superb dining options, spacious rooms and a daily chocolate hour in the lobby.

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Stay of the Week: KU Villas

Luxury island living — without the steep price tag.

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Stay of the Week: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

All of Wollongong is at your fingertips when you stay at this relaxing beachside hotel.

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Stay of the Week: Lomani Island Resort

Find this adults-only resort on a sleepy Fiji island surrounded by palm trees, long sandy beaches and clear blue waters.

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Restaurant
Ippudo World Square

Shop 12, 123 Liverpool Street, World Square

This ramen joint is serving up big bowls of brothy goodness alongside izakaya-style snacks.

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Event
Christmas at Broadway Sydney

Thursday, December 1 - Friday, December 23, 2022
Broadway Shopping Centre, Ultimo

The centre has gone full Christmas — decking its halls with massive decorations, offering creative Santa portraits and giving away six epic gift sets.

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News
Forget the Springtime Cherry Blossoms, Here Are Seven Reasons to Visit Japan in Winter

Head to the Japanese Alps for skiing and snowboarding, bathe in natural onsens and stay in some magical mountain villages.

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News
Eleven Fantastically Different Events Calling You to Queensland This Year

These wonderfully weird events are taking over Queensland's outback, coastlines and small regional towns in 2023.

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Where to Head for a Weekend Sunset Spritz with Your Mates

As Sydney's hot afternoons turn into long, balmy evenings, here's where to soak up the day's last rays with an Aperol Spritz in hand.

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The Historic Hotel Morris Will Reopen This Summer with an Opulent Makeover Inspired By Italian Architecture

Behind these heritage walls, the more is more design aesthetic reigns supreme.

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