Concrete Playground - Global - Feed https://concreteplayground.com/global/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:23 +0000 en-au hourly 1 It's a Matcha Made in Heaven: Crown Towers' The Green Edit High Tea Showcases Matcha in Everything From the Scones to the Cocktails https://concreteplayground.com/global/news-2/the-green-edit-high-tea https://concreteplayground.com/global/news-2/the-green-edit-high-tea Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:29:18 +0000 The Waiting Room is hopping on the seemingly never-ending matcha craze, introducing The Green Edit High Tea.

]]> The Waiting Room is hopping on the seemingly never-ending matcha craze, introducing The Green Edit High Tea.

]]> Design-Led Weekend Open House Melbourne Returns, Offering Rare Access to Hidden Spaces, Private Homes and Infrastructure Icons https://concreteplayground.com/global/design-style/open-house-melbourne-2026 https://concreteplayground.com/global/design-style/open-house-melbourne-2026 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:01:48 +0000 Indulge your inner stickybeak, as this long-running annual event grants access to some of Melbourne's most beautiful, usually off-limits homes and spaces.

]]> Indulge your inner stickybeak, as this long-running annual event grants access to some of Melbourne's most beautiful, usually off-limits homes and spaces.

]]> Save Your Hard-Earned Dough: These Shopping Centres Are Handing Out Thousands of Free Doughnuts Including a Yuzu Matcha Cream Creation https://concreteplayground.com/global/news-2/greatest-of-the-mall https://concreteplayground.com/global/news-2/greatest-of-the-mall Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The doughnut celebration is part of the Greatest of the Mall event, an annual festival celebrating mall culture and nostalgic food court dishes.

]]> The doughnut celebration is part of the Greatest of the Mall event, an annual festival celebrating mall culture and nostalgic food court dishes.

]]> CP Picks: 14 Australian-Designed Coats for When the Jacket Is the Outfit https://concreteplayground.com/global/design-style/fashion/australian-designed-outerwear https://concreteplayground.com/global/design-style/fashion/australian-designed-outerwear Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:36:21 +0000 The locally designed outerwear worth buying once (and wearing for a decade).

]]> The locally designed outerwear worth buying once (and wearing for a decade).

]]> Coming Soon: Unholy Playhouse Is Indulging the Irreverent, Taking Over a Historic Church with Art, Food and After-Dark Parties https://concreteplayground.com/global/arts-entertainment/now-open-unholy-playhouse-sydney https://concreteplayground.com/global/arts-entertainment/now-open-unholy-playhouse-sydney Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:01:15 +0000 The pews are gone, but the party's arrived as this former church transforms into a gloriously irreverent after-dark venue.

]]> The pews are gone, but the party's arrived as this former church transforms into a gloriously irreverent after-dark venue.

]]> PAST / PORT https://concreteplayground.com/global/restaurants/past-port https://concreteplayground.com/global/restaurants/past-port Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:18:37 +0000 Sarawak laksa, Balinese crispy fried duck and spanner crab pad thai anchor a 160-seat menu that runs from Malaysia and Singapore to Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia — all built on Australian produce.

]]> Sarawak laksa, Balinese crispy fried duck and spanner crab pad thai anchor a 160-seat menu that runs from Malaysia and Singapore to Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia — all built on Australian produce.

]]> Gathered Reading Retreat at Bendooley Estate https://concreteplayground.com/global/event/gathered-reading-retreat-at-bendooley-estate https://concreteplayground.com/global/event/gathered-reading-retreat-at-bendooley-estate Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:54:59 +0000 This sprawling countryside escape is turning one weekend into a celebration of literature, wine and uninterrupted quiet.

]]> This sprawling countryside escape is turning one weekend into a celebration of literature, wine and uninterrupted quiet.

]]> Anita Gelato Victoria Cross https://concreteplayground.com/global/cafes/anita-gelato-victoria-cross https://concreteplayground.com/global/cafes/anita-gelato-victoria-cross Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:41:31 +0000 It's loved for its rich and decadent gelato, available in more than 150 rotating flavours, and frozen yoghurt with unlimited toppings.

]]> It's loved for its rich and decadent gelato, available in more than 150 rotating flavours, and frozen yoghurt with unlimited toppings.

]]> Smith & Deli CBD https://concreteplayground.com/global/restaurants/smith-deli-cbd https://concreteplayground.com/global/restaurants/smith-deli-cbd Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:20:34 +0000 As the sun goes down, the cafeteria counter will transform into a tapas bar, with cold brews replaced by espresso martinis.

]]> As the sun goes down, the cafeteria counter will transform into a tapas bar, with cold brews replaced by espresso martinis.

]]> Gracie's Wine Room https://concreteplayground.com/global/bars/gracies-wine-room https://concreteplayground.com/global/bars/gracies-wine-room Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:30:33 +0000 Gracie’s founder Kelsie Gaffey has many accolades to her name — a wine bar that she founded at the age of 25 and now her own wine.

]]> Gracie’s founder Kelsie Gaffey has many accolades to her name — a wine bar that she founded at the age of 25 and now her own wine.

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