Ellen Seah

Ellen Seah worked as the National News & Features Editor at Concrete Playground, focusing on leading organic editorial content across ANZ including news, listings and tentpole features. She's an avid reader, ungraceful long-distance runner and post-grad psychology student. At the moment, she works as a freelance Editor and Academic Advisor for the likes of Concrete Playground, Visit Victoria and RMIT.

Favourite restaurant in Melbourne: France Soir — Melbourne's quintessential French bistro with over three decades under its belt. It's got old-school charm, waiters with plenty of character and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Melbourne. From escargot and steak tartare, to steak frites and duck a l'orange, France Soir is a study in essential Euro flavours without unnecessary fanfare.

News
Studley Park Boathouse Is Getting a $5.8-Million Makeover Including New Riverside Dining

The historic boathouse is set to reopen in winter, complete with a new cafe, restaurant, pizzeria, gelato cart and outdoor dining deck along the Yarra.

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Restaurant
Totti's Lorne

176 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne

Merivale's much-loved Italian eatery Totti's has finally made its way south.

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News
River Drive Motel Is the Charming New Nostalgia-Fuelled Stay Open in South Gippsland

This warm old-school motel has been sympathetically redesigned by a Melbourne-based wife-and-husband duo.

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Event
That's Amore Cheese Ricotta Festival 2023

Sun, 26 Mar, 2023
That's Amore Cheese, Thomastown

Spend a day feasting on Italian whey cheese.

Buy Tickets

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News
Sardine Is the New Indoor-Outdoor Drinking Destination Boasting City Skyline Views

Head along for gochujang wontons, tempura oysters and uninterrupted views of Melbourne's city skyline.

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Event
Sunset Sounds 2023

Sat, 8 Apr, 2023
Torquay Common, Torquay

Ten Aussie legends will descend on Torquay Common, including ARIA Hall of Fame recipient Daryl Braithwaite.

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News
Merivale's Highly Anticipated Italian Diner Totti's Will Open This Weekend in the Lorne Hotel

Bookings for Victoria's first Totti's outpost will open this Wednesday, March 8 at 9am.

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Event
Chicken Nugget Festival 2023

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023
Welcome to Thornbury, Northcote

Previous iterations of the Chicken Nugget Festival have seen over 50,000 humble nuggs consumed in a single day.

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Event
Carlton Farmers Market 2023

Sat, 4 Mar, 2023
Carlton Farmers Market, Carlton North

Head to this revamped weekly Saturday market for fresh produce, locally-made products, coffee, pastries and snacks.

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News
This Five-Star Resort in Port Douglas Has Just Launched a Bali-Style Floating Breakfast

A tropical getaway doesn't get much better than this: two hectares of lagoon pools, five restaurants on-site and a new floating breakfast.

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Restaurant
Lollo

408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Boasting Tonka's Adam D'Sylva as creative culinary director, Lollo is Flinders Lane's swanky hotel restaurant with no scrambled eggs in sight.

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News
It Looks Like Australia's First-Ever Soho House Is Finally Coming to Sydney

The news comes after developers were forced to ditch plans in Melbourne's South Yarra.

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News
City of Melbourne Is Launching Five New Green Projects Including Pop-Up Community Gardens

The $3.8 million project will see a new community garden pop-up in a historic North Melbourne fire station and rooftop planters installed on CBD tram stops.

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Event
Stella the Stargazer

Fri, 14 Oct - Thu, 15 Dec 2022
Blue Gables Vineyard, Maffra West Upper

This enchanting tiny palace features a roll-out stargazing sleep platform, luxe shower and eats by Alejandro Saravia.

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Now Running: Have a Peek Inside Street Art Legend Rone's Most Expansive Exhibition Yet

'Time' is the artist's most expansive beauty-meets-decay masterpiece to date, now open in the Flinders Street Ballroom.

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The Best Advice Ever: Josh Niland on Collaboration in the Kitchen

We chatted to the peerless Josh Niland about the art of collaboration in the kitchen, teamwork and the best advice he's ever received.

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The Guest Edit: Sheet Society Founder Hayley Worley Talks the Biggest Colour and Pattern Trends of 2022

Owner of Sheet Society and design extraordinaire Hayley Worley chatted to Concrete Playground about all colour trends you need to be across this year.

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The Second Iteration of Floating Villa Lilypad Has Reopened in the Northern Beaches

Expect every luxury on this dreamy private villa including an onsite sauna, wine cellar, gourmet meals and your own boat.

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All Aboard: Puffing Billy Will Be Transformed with an Immersive Light Experience This Winter

Dive into a nostalgic journey on this preserved historic steam train while immersed in a modern-day light projection show.

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Internet Kings The Inspired Unemployed Have Launched Their Own Beer Just in Time for Summer

Better Beer is a zero-carb, zero-sugar lager that Ford jokes is "healthier than broccoli".

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