Andrew Zuccala

Andrew Zuccala is the Melbourne Editor for Concrete Playground, writing about all the best things to do in the city. This includes sharing the most exciting new bars and restaurants you need to check out, the coolest events taking place each week, and just about anything else that’ll help you explore Melbourne to the fullest.

Andrew has a heap of experience as a lifestyle writer — focusing on food and travel — having worked for several publications in Australia and the UK. He’s always eating and drinking about town, hitting up exhibitions, dancing at live gigs and going on day trips around Victoria. Concrete Playground is where he’s sharing all these adventures.

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.

News
Now Open: Moon Dog's Three-Storey Wild West Saloon Bar Is Finally Pouring Beers in Footscray

Make your way through the swinging saloon doors to find bucking bulls, arcade games, pool tables, a dog-friendly rooftop, and food and drinks aplenty.

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News
Now Open: Santana Is the CBD's Smooth New Latin-Influenced Rooftop Bar with South American Wines and a Stack of Brown Spirits

Follow the glow from red neon lights to find this moody, winter-friendly rooftop bar.

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News
Coming Soon: Hazel's Founder, Head Chef and Drinks Manager Are Launching a New Cafe and Wine Bar in Abbotsford

Nathan Toleman, Aleksis Kalnins and Kayla Saito are all playing a part in creating Little Molli and Molli —The Mulberry's Groups latest venues.

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News
Coming Soon: Four Former 'MasterChef Australia' Stars Are Setting Up a Pop-Up Restaurant in Crown

It's like a real-life restaurant challenge that you can experience — and judge — for yourself.

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Restaurant
Lucia Melbourne

11 Eastern Road, South Melbourne

Even though the Mediterranean style of drinking and dining is all over Melbourne these days, Lucia has a team of local hospo heavyweights ready to fight off the competition.

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Restaurant
Shusai Mijo

256 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

Three Warabi alums have struck out on their own, championing Kappo-style omakase in Melbourne's inner north.

Book a Table

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Bar
Misfits Bar

30 Chambers Street, Footscray

A trio of misfits have set up a sleek bar in Footscray, which champions local artists and community groups.

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Restaurant
D.O.C St Kilda

14-16 The Esplanade, St Kilda

The latest seaside site by D.O.C is a prime spot for sharing a seafood pizza while overlooking the water.

Book a Table

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News
The Best Places in Melbourne to Take Your Mum This Mother's Day (or Any Day)

Here are the best spots to visit on Mother's Day in Melbourne, from luxuriously long lunches and boozy brunches to winery garden parties and one-off high teas.

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Bar
Bianchetto

26-28 Cotham Road, Kew

Joe Vargetto is blending old-school Italian sensibilities with contemporary cool at this trendy Kew spot.

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Restaurant
Babae

710 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central

The hotel dining revolution has made its way to Ballarat as Hotel Vera introduces its intimate fine-diner.

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Restaurant
Hopper Joint

157 Greville Street, Prahran

These light, crispy, bowl-shaped pancakes take centre stage at this Sri Lankan joint.

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Bar
Pirate Life South Melbourne

139-145 Market Street, South Melbourne

This pirate life is all about craft beers, natural wines and a huge selection of South American and Greek eats.

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News
The 17 Best Set Menus in Melbourne That You Can Order for Under $100

Sample a large chunk of the menu without breaking the bank when ordering some of the top set menus in Melbourne.

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Bar
The Rocket Society

2 Village Avenue, Brunswick East

Compared to the local institution that is Rumi, Rocket Society feels like the cool younger sibling. It stays up later, plays alternative beats and is a bit more playful with its food and drink offerings.

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News
Kew's Much-Loved Cafe Ora Has Doubled in Size and Now Transforms Into a Wine Bar at Night

You can now stop by Ora for a late-night wine and snacking sesh without having to fight over a table.

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News
Now Open: Mordialloc's Pan-Asian Street Food Restaurant Bang Bang Has Launched an Outpost in Hampton

The new outpost is cooking up a fusion of Southeast Asian, Japanese, Korean and Indian eats.

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Event
South Side Festival

Fri, 10 May - Sun, 19 May 2024
Various Frankston venues

Over 45 events and shows will descend on Frankston for the third iteration of this ten-day arts festival.

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Bar
The Q

509 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Rise above the city skyline at the Quincy Hotel's rooftop cocktail bar.

Book a Table

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Restaurant
Salted Egg

509 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Quincy Hotel's Southeast Asian restaurant is bringing some life back to the west end of Flinders Lane.

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