Gary is a freelance writer based in Sydney, who does regular write-ups for Concrete Playground on venues including pubs, restaurants, bars and cafes. He has two published novels and spends all his free time and money travelling the world.
Favourite bar in Sydney: This is a tough one, but if I had to choose just one bar, it'd be Shady Pines. I've been visiting since the week it opened. The place has everything: good service, amazing music, rock-solid drinks and free peanuts.
3-6 Star Circus, Docklands
Roll up your sleeves, don a bib and get stuck into some of the best seafood in Melbourne.
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4 Tattersalls Lane, Melbourne
Strap on a bib and dig into these delicious lobsters!
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157A Barkly Street, Footscray
A tiny four-seat restaurant serving up the best kaiseki experience in Melbourne.
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The Block Arcade, Melbourne
This Melbourne institution is home to decadent cakes, fine teas and brilliantly over-the-top decor.
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605 Chapel St, South Yarra
Home to an incredibly large range of teas, plus one of the best high teas in Melbourne.
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1025-1027 Burke Road, Camberwell
Serving up some of the best sushi in Melbourne alongside a heap of imported Japanese products.
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8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
The Nobu brand is famous all around the world, and the Melbourne iteration stands out as one of its finest.
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709 High Street, Armadale
Go glam or keep it simple. The choice is all yours at this classic gastropub.
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52-54 Osullivan Road, Glen Waverley
This luxe Japanese restaurant is home to top-grade sashimi, wagyu steaks, hot pots, barbecue and omakase experiences.
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247 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
The interiors might be underwhelming but the food is anything but.
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438 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
Leaders in Melbourne's coffee scene since 2008.
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199 Victoria Street, West Melbourne
French cakes and pastries paired with some of the best coffee in Melbourne.
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8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
A Melbourne institution for steak and wine lovers.
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107 Raglan Street, Port Melbourne
A Melbourne dining institution that's home to some of the best steak in the city.
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79 Hardware Lane, Melbourne
A Hardware Lane mainstay fit for any seafood lover.
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437 Church Street, Richmond
The experts on quality oysters and all things seafood.
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538-540 Heidelberg Road, Alphington
A dog-friendly Japanese-inspired breakfast spot in Alphington.
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8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
We bet you've never been to an all-you-can-eat buffet quite like this.
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345 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
Either opt for classic Korean BBQ eats or go off-piste with a Mexican and Korean fusion feast.
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