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.

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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Bar
The Drunken Poet

65 Peel Street, West Melbourne

One of the best Irish pubs located out of the homeland.

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Bar
Edinburgh Castle Hotel

681 Sydney Road, Brunswick

Brunswick's longest standing pub boasts a huge beer garden, gastro pub food and extensive craft beer list.

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Event
House of Naturalia

Fri, 26 May - Sat, 17 Jun 2023
Barangaroo House, Barangaroo

Barangaroo House is getting an all-natural makeover for Vivid Sydney 2023.

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Event
Vivid Sydney Dinner

Sat, 3 Jun, 2023
Ivy Ballroom, Sydney

Treat yourself an epic night filled with epic food, art, music and light.

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Chefs on the Harbour: The Vivid Edition

Multiple single dates
Sydney Harbour, Sydney

Celebrated chefs Nelly Robinson, Khanh Ong and Mark Olive are serving up creative five-course degustations on a luxury superyacht.

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Stay of the Week: Scenic Eclipse II Superyacht

All the inclusions atop this vessel are beyond indulgent — we're obsessed.

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Eight Epic Australian Outback Adventure Trips and Tours That You Can Book Right Now

Explore vast deserts, remote waterfalls and spectacular national parks full of Aussie wildlife.

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Stay of the Week: Tokoriki Island Resort

Head to Concrete Playground Trips to book a five-night stay here — with discounted room rates, complimentary massages and a bunch of extra luxury inclusions.

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Level Up Your Next Hobart Holiday With Some of These Unique Trips and Tours

Explore Hobart's best bits by yacht, plane, bike, kayak or your own two feet.

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Stay of the Week: Samabe Bali Suites & Villas

Save over $2500 when booking a four-night stay through Concrete Playground Trips.

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