Libby Curran, Author at Concrete Playground

News
The Commons Is St Kilda Road's New Four-in-One Venue with a Huge Beer Garden

With a collection of garden-themed outdoor spaces, slinging eats and drinks from morning till night.

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Federation Square Is Now Home to Australia's First Zero-Carbon Street Food Kitchen Atiyah

It's serving up Lebanese flatbreads filled with the likes of cheese, za'atar and vegan Nutella.

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Surry Hills Stalwart Forrester's Has Reopened After a $1.5-Million Makeover with Three Bars

The $10 steak special has made the cut, but the rest of the menu includes the likes of beef cheek empanadas, barbacoa tacos and grapefruit margaritas.

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Layla Is Shane Delia's Pop-Up Outdoor Restaurant Taking Over Bond Street This Summer

Swing by the marquee for crafty cocktails and Middle Eastern brunch served yum cha-style.

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Event
Dog Photog Xmas 2020

Sat, 14 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov 2020
Zetland Store Gallery, Zetland

Christmas cards, sorted.

Buy Tickets

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Victoria Will Finally Introduce a Container Deposit Scheme So You Can Swap Your Tinnies for Cash

It looks set to launch by 2023 — and the government is asking for your feedback.

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Four Melbourne Venues Have Ranked in the World's 100 Best Bars for 2020

The Victorian spots all made the World's 50 Best Bars 51–100 list.

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Event
Sukkah

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec 2020
Birrarung Marr, Melbourne

A colourful pop-up structure symbolising community and connection has landed on Birrarung Marr.

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Online Retailer Stylerunner Has Opened Its First-Ever Bricks-and-Mortar Store in Melbourne

And it's set to open two more in NSW and Queensland.

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Event
Bottomless Cocktails

Fri, 30 Oct - Sat, 19 Dec 2020
Heroes Rooftop Bar, Melbourne

Celebrate your new-found freedom with two hours of all-you-can-drink vinos, brews and specialty espresso martinis.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Lakeside at Carousel

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 - Sun, 28 Feb 2021
Lakeside at Carousel, Albert Park

A new lakeside picnic ground complete with food, booze and picnic gear to hire.

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Kmart Has Rolled Out a New Booking System After 10,000 Melburnians Visited in One Night

While it's not compulsory, you can now book a timeslot to go shopping.

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Market Seoul Soul Is Melbourne's New Korean Food Delivery Service from Four Top Restaurants

Fried chicken, bibimbap and other finish-at-home meals from a group of popular Korean eateries.

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American Burger Joint Carl's Jr Is Launching Its First Sydney Store

The chain already operates in Queensland, Victoria and South Australia — and it's launching in Wetherill Park in 2021.

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Event
Romu x Shokupan Sando Pop-Up

Sun, 1 Nov, 2020
Alphington Farmers Market, Alphington

You'll find these thick katsu sandos at Alphington Farmers Market every Sunday.

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Historic Melbourne Music Venue Festival Hall Has Been Bought by Megachurch Hillsong

Having played host to everyone from The Beatles to Frank Sinatra, the site has now been purchased for $23 million.

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You Can Now Book a Getaway at One of Australia's Three Board Game-Themed Holiday Homes

Game night just became game weekend away, with House of Uno, Pictionary Palace and Scrabble Shack.

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The New Scott Pickett-Led Iteration of Longrain Will (Finally) Open Next Month

Complete with a fresh look and reworked menu, meshing old with new.

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Event
Mr McClelland's Finishing School — The Final Lockdown

Fri, 23 Oct, 2020
Online

Give lockdown a proper send-off, with a lounge room dance party.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Virtual Ethical Christmas Market 2020

Thu, 22 Oct - Sun, 13 Dec 2020
Online

Tick off your Christmas gift list with this online haul of locally made, ethically produced goodies.

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