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.

Restaurant
Reine & La Rue

380 Collins Street, Melbourne

The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.

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News
Now Open: This Toorak Road Terrace House Is Home to the New Greek Restaurant Astoria Bar Kè Grill

This South Yarra spot servies up traditional Greek fare with contemporary flair.

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Guide
The Best Wine Bars in Melbourne

Considered fitouts, elevated shared plates and a uniquely curated wine offering — these are our favourite wine bars across the city.

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Guide
The 20 Best (and Cosiest) Bars and Pubs with Fireplaces in Melbourne

Melbourne's infamous chill has set in, so warm up over fireside beers and comforting bowls of pasta.

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Cafe
Ophelia

85 High Street, Northcote

Start the day with light breakfast bites and coffee before pairing your lunchtime share plates with martinis and natural wines.

Book a Table

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News
The Best Glamping Sites Around Australia

Stay in luxury tents scattered among remote deserts, lush rainforests and tropical islands at these Australian glamping sites.

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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 boozy brunches and luxuriously long lunches to winery garden parties and one-off high teas.

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Event
Festa Del Pomodoro at Mister Bianco

Tue, 18 Mar and Wed, 19 Mar 2025
Mister Bianco, Kew

Celebrate the art of sugo-making with a three-course meal and cooking demo at this Italian restaurant in Kew.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

Wed, 26 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Carlton Gardens, Carlton

This five-day flower and garden fest features landscaping inspiration, workshops for plant lovers, art exhibitions and a special after-dark experience.

Buy Tickets

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Guide
The 14 Best Omakase in Melbourne or 2025

This multi-course Japanese dining experience has surged in popularity over the past few years — with sushi lovers fighting to get a reservation at the exclusive chef's tables.

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Restaurant
Ishizuka

139 Bourke Street, Melbourne

This hidden CBD restaurant specialises in kaiseki — effortlessly serving up decadent (but seemingly simple) 11-course feeds to those looking to truly treat themselves.

Book a Table

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Bar
Juni

136 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

Michael Lambie has brought his own take on contemporary Southeast Asian fare back to Melbourne's CBD with Juni.

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Guide
The 18 Best Indian Restaurants in Melbourne for 2025

Explore these Indian restaurants' menus with countless regional dishes — or just order a butter chicken and be done with it.

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Bar
Kolkata Cricket Club

Crown Melbourne, Southbank

Mischa Tropp's sports bar and restaurant at Crown Melbourne takes punters back to a bygone-era in India.

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Event
Grampians Grape Escape

Fri, 2 May - Sun, 4 May 2025
Halls Gap Recreation Reserve, Halls Gap

Three days of local food, wine, artisanal wares, live music and workshops from some of western Victoria's top producers.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Younghusband Market

Multiple single dates
Younghusband Precinct, Kensington

Once a month until July, you can drop by this newly developed precinct in Kensington to shop all sorts of local artisan wares.

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Guide
The 40 Best Restaurants for Group Bookings in Melbourne

These spots are large (and rowdy) enough to host all your mates for dinner.

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Bar
Flight Club

288 Russell Street, Melbourne

A nine-million-dollar fitout has transformed this two-storey CBD space into a huge darts bar.

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Guide
The 25 Best Cafes in Melbourne for 2025

How does your favourite Melbourne cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, bloody mary-pouring haunts?

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Cafe
Chéri

285-287 Coventry Street, South Melbourne

You'll find Darling Group's latest all-day diner right across the road from South Melbourne Market.

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