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
RST Seafood Restaurant

5 Rae Street, Fitzroy North

Home to some of the best seafood in Melbourne, prepared however you like it.

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Bar
All Nations Hotel

64 Lennox Street, Richmond

Your classic no-frills Melbourne pub.

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Cafe
INI Studio

225 Queensberry Street, Carlton

This little cafe is home to croffles, cakes and some of the best coffee in the city.

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Event
Whisky Dinner Series at Archer's

Sat, 2 Sep 2023, Sat, 7 Oct 2023 and
Archer's at Melbourne Marriott Docklands, Docklands

Whisky connoisseurs, pay attention — Archer's is bringing its four-course whisky dinners back for three monthly instalments.

Buy Tickets

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Restaurant
Bistro Guillaume

Whiteman Street, Southbank

Come for a masterclass in classic French cooking.

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News
Luxury Chinese Liquor Brand Moutai Has Just Opened Its First Melbourne Store

Try before you buy at the flagship Melbourne store — the most popular Moutai Flying Fairy bottle will set you back $518.

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News
Remote Islands, National Parks and Regional Towns: Here Are 20 of the Best Places to Visit in Australia in 2024

Make this the year you explore more of Australia's outstanding natural and cultural offerings.

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Restaurant
SUSHI ON

1135 Burke Road, Kew

Omakase hits the suburbs of Melbourne.

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Bar
Bossley Bar & Restaurant

186 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

Head to this CBD spot for pre-theatre dining or after-work drinks with the office crew.

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Bar
Caretaker's Cottage

139-141 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

This Melbourne bar is home to some of the world's best cocktails.

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Pub
Central Club Hotel

240 - 248 Victoria Street, North Melbourne

Find the recently renovated pub right across the road from the Queen Vic Market.

Book a Table

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The Courthouse

86-90 Errol Street, North Melbourne

The Courthouse Hotel is officially back open for business following a stunning restoration and refurbishment project by four hospo pros.

Book a Table

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Restaurant
Longrain Melbourne

44 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

Dine on modern Thai dishes within an impeccably restored horse stable.

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Restaurant
Amiconi Restaurant

359 Victoria Street, West Melbourne

This dining institution has been serving up authentic Italian fare to West Melbourne locals for over 60 years.

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News
Chasing the Sun: Nine Nature-Filled Western Australian Holidays You Can Book Right Now

Jump on a luxury cruise around the Top End, swim with whale sharks at Ninglaoo Reef or road trip around Margaret River wineries.

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News
From African Safaris to Diving with Whales: Eight Epic Holidays for Animal Lovers You Can Book Now

Book these once-in-a-lifetime nature-filled travel experiences through Concrete Playground Trips.

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Bar
Bar Ampere

16 Russell Place, Melbourne

End your night with French aperitifs and raclettes at this Parisian-style bar.

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Bar
Caz Reitop's Dirty Secrets

80 Smith Street, Collingwood

Late-night cocktails on Collingwood's Smith Street.

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Bar
Spread Eagle Hotel

372 Bridge Road, Richmond

The Spready isn’t reinventing the wheel, but it has nailed all the essential Aussie pub elements.

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Bar
Half Moon

120 Church Street, Brighton

Find six separate (and recently done-up) drinking and dining spaces, split across two levels in this Brighton pub.

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