Libby Curran, Author at Concrete Playground

News
Aru Is the New Technique-Driven CBD Restaurant From the Sunda Crew

It's showcasing ingredients and ancient techniques from the days of pre-colonial trade between Southeast Asia and Australia.

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News
Let Them Eat Cake Is Returning for Another Huge New Year's Day Party

The electronic music and arts festival is making a comeback on January 1, 2022.

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News
Craft Brewery Deeds Is Opening a Taproom and Bar in Melbourne's South-East

The 150-person venue launches this weekend — and it's got a massive 28 beer tap list.

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News
The Hawthorn Hotel Is Making a Grand Comeback and Reopening This Week

Expect a fresh look, a revamped menu and a new incarnation of the famous Tightarse Tuesdays uni night.

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Event
Bottomless Roast

Sun, 29 Aug, 2021
Mr Joe, Richmond

Treat yourself to a sumptuous Sunday roast paired with free-flowing drinks.

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Event
Flinders Quarter Augmented Art Walk 2021

Mon, 21 Jun - Fri, 16 Jul 2021
Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne

This self-guided CBD tour brings art to life with the help of some augmented-reality magic.

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City of Melbourne and Vic Government Are Giving Away Thousands of Free Tickets and Experiences

The FOMO Freebies scheme is giving away tickets to 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', NGV passes, overnight hotel staycations and more.

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Alba Thermal Springs & Spa Is the Luxe New Wellness Destination Coming to the Mornington Peninsula

The 15-hectare bathing retreat is set to open in Fingal next winter.

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Guide
Show Victoria's Hospo Scene Some Love at These Nine Good Food Month Events

A program of long lunch feasts, crafty chef dinners and wine-fuelled parties await.

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Event
Citrico Omakase

Thu, 24 Jun, 2021
Citrico, Fitzroy North

A Peruvian-Japanese fusion feast, in true Nikkei mash-up style.

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Event
Yagiz Friday Long Lunch

Fri, 18 Jun and Fri, 25 Jun 2021
Yagiz Restaurant, South Yarra

Take a trip to Turkey on your lunchbreak.

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Event
Rocco's Returns

Tue, 22 Jun, 2021
Poodle Bar & Bistro, Fitzroy

The much-loved sandwich pop-up is back for one night only, featuring Italo-disco tunes, fun vino and meatball subs.

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Event
Tiki Tuesdays

Tue, 22 Jun and Tue, 29 Jun 2021
Rice Paper Scissors Fitzroy, Fitzroy

This sustainability-focused tiki banquet will see you eating with your hands — and experiencing 'edible' cocktails.

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Event
Good Food Month Fridays at Poodle Bar & Bistro

Fri, 18 Jun and Fri, 25 Jun 2021
Poodle Bar & Bistro, Fitzroy

This Friday feed is worth an extended lunchbreak.

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Sarah Sands Hotel Is the New 167-Year-Old Pub With a $3 Million Facelift

Expect revamped classic pub grub and a weekly meat-free meat tray raffle.

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Melbourne Podcast Festival

Fri, 17 Sep - Sun, 19 Sep 2021
Village Cinemas Jam Factory, South Yarra

Catch live-recorded shows from over 25 of the country's most-loved podcasts.

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Melbourne's New Marriott Hotel Opens This Month with a Rooftop Bar and Heated Infinity Pool

The 28-metre wet-edge pool boasts panoramic views and chic cocktails — and it'll be open to the public.

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Rare Hare Let's Do Lunch

Tue, 1 Jun - Wed, 30 Jun 2021
Rare Hare Wine & Food Store, Merricks North

Make a weekday break from the big smoke for this Good Food Month lunch spread.

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Night Noodle Markets At Home

Tue, 1 Jun - Wed, 30 Jun 2021
Online

This year, the annual hawker-style food festival is delivering its dishes to your house.

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This Website Helps You Easily Find You and Your Mate's 25-Kilometre Bubble Crossover

It makes planning picnics a breeze.

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