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.
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240 Victoria Street, Richmond
Your seafood will be plucked right from the huge tanks hidden out back — making for a mighty fresh fish feast.
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120 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne
Be immersed within the real hustle and bustle of Korean BBQ.
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237 High Street, Prahran
Dine in at this unique Japanese restaurant, where you pick your fresh seafood from the deli fridge and then watch on as the chefs turn it into a hyper-personalised sashimi platter for two.
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15 Claremont Street, South Yarra
A palace for red meat lovers.
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2 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Come for the steak and stick around to play some pool, watch some sports or have a boogie on a Saturday night.
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28 Anderson Street, Yarraville
This Greek odyssey has a history like no other.
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229 High Street, Prahran
A photogenic feed awaits at this stylish Prahran cafe.
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536 Riversdale Road, Camberwell
A Camberwell haunt that's serving up all the Greek classics.
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47 North Street, Richmond
This Melbourne coffee franchise has original tastes like no other.
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6-12 Pin Oak Crescent, Flemington
Authentic Malayasian-Chinese fare at this buzzing restaurant.
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232 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Karaoke, bingo, bottomless brunch- that's just the beginning.
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8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
An exceptional seafood restaurant along Melbourne's Yarra River.
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349-351 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Home to excellent a la carte Japanese eats, omakase experiences and a private dining room with immersive visual projections.
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113 Saint David Street, Fitzroy
This Greek hotspot offers catering services.
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268 Park Street, South Melbourne
Home to some of the best pasta in Melbourne.
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245 Malvern Road, South Yarra
Drop in for late-night souvlakis or lunchtime snack packs.
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297 Lygon Street, Carlton
The simple yet memorable restaurant and bar you've been searching for.
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