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
Coming Soon: Alejandro Saravia Is Bringing Sydney's Morena to Melbourne — But This Outpost Will Include Two Distinct Venues

Chef Alejandro Saravia is pulling inspiration from his homeland of Peru, alongside Cuba, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico in crafting the food and drink menus at this upcoming double-header venue.

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Event
$5 Taco Tuesdays at Mesa Verde

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024
Mesa Verde, Melbourne

Drop by Curtin House's Mesa Verde to score as many $5 tacos as you like — potentially pairing them with the venue's happy hour margarita special.

Buy Tickets

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Now Open: Orlo Is the New Three-Storey Bar and Restaurant Taking Over a Former 19th-Century Cordial Factory in Collingwood

The historic Dyason Cordial Factory has been given a new lease of life thanks to a number of Melbourne hospo heavyweights.

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News
Voting in This Year's Chapel Champion Awards Could See Your Favourite Venue Win a $5000 Prize

You can vote for your favourite bar, cafe, restaurant, toastie and more on and around Chapel Street.

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QT Melbourne Is Transforming Its Rooftop Bar Into a Wintery Snow Globe

Head up to Rooftop at QT for theatrical Grey Goose cocktails, winter-ready bar snacks and hourly snow shows.

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The Best Advice Ever: Tarts Anon's Gareth Whitton and Koko Black's Remco Brigou on the Value of Collaboration

When a top chocolatier and pastry chef come together, magic happens — and this pair told us all about it.

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Event
Inner-West Sessions

Sat, 4 Jan, 2025
Misfits Bar, Footscray

This monthly event series champions DJs, artists and food vendors from Melbourne's vibrant western suburbs.

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Coming Soon: SAINT is the Younger Version of Saint Haven's Luxury Private Wellness Clubs

SAINT builds on Saint Haven's private wellness club concept, adding more high-energy classes and opportunities to socialise.

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Event
BEAST Meat Masters

Mon, 1 Jul - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Beast City, Melbourne

Everything served at BEAST's Meat Masters takeover series is heavy, meaty and heartburn-inducing. Bring on the food coma.

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News
Coming Soon: Portuguese Restaurant Marmelo and Basement Bar Mr Mills Are Launching in the New Melbourne Place Hotel

International restaurateurs Ross and Sunny Lusted are bringing a taste of Portugal and Spain to Melbourne with their two new CBD venues.

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News
Now Open: Abbotsford Has Scored a New Bistro, Bar, Deli and Cafe with Neighbouring Venues Molli and Little Molli

These sibling venues come from the minds behind some of Melbourne's best cafes, bars and restaurants.

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Event
Sweet Home Dog-abama Fourth of July Party at Moon Dog Wild West

Thu, 4 Jul, 2024
Moon Dog Wild West, Footscray

Moon Dog Wild West's first-ever Fourth of July party comes with live music, food and drink deals, and an all-American hot dog-eating competition.

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News
Morris of Rutherglen Has Given Its Cellar Door and Whisky Distillery a Multimillion-Dollar Makeover

Head to the High Country to sample this historic producer's fortified wines and single-malt whiskies in sleek new surrounds.

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News
Open House Melbourne Weekend Has Announced the Full Lineup of Venues You Can Snoop Around in 2024

For two days this July, you can explore private homes and heritage buildings, as well as sports stadiums, places of worship, art gallery archives and more.

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Guide
Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Melbourne's CBD

Make time to visit these CBD cafes and never turn up to work hungry again.

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News
Coming Soon: Hawthorn Pub Serafina Has Once Again Become The Beehive Following a Major Refurb

The historic Hawthorn venue has been reborn with revamped interiors and a brand-new menu.

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News
Coming Soon: Prahran Skate Park — Which Has Hosted Stars Like Tony Hawk — Is Reopening Following a Huge Renovation

Prahran Skate Park has been totally redone by the City of Stonnington — and still boasts the only full-size, free-to-use vert ramp in metropolitan Melbourne.

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News
Vivid Cafe and Lounge Is Now Open for Dinner — and It's Slinging $29 All-You-Can-Eat Thai Feasts Every Weekend

The Hawthorn cafe has now extended its opening hours, serving up dinner and drinks till late — as well as one of the best all-you-can-eat deals in town.

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Guide
The 23 Best Places for Late-Night Eats in Melbourne

Here’s where to find minimally regrettable (and actually good) nosh that you can get on the other side of midnight.

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News
Now Open: Two Melbourne Restaurant Groups Have Joined Forces to Create the CBD's New All-Day Brasserie Ruby Dining

This contemporary brasserie is the brainchild of three hospo heavyweights who collectively own eight drinking and dining venues in Melbourne — with Ruby their ninth jewel in the crown.

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