Libby Curran, Author at Concrete Playground

Event
Mulled Wine and Hot Cheese Party 2023

Sat, 3 Jun, 2023
Welcome to Thornbury, Northcote

Welcome to Thornbury's ever-popular food festival serves up a winning combination guaranteed to warm your cockles.

Book Now

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Event
Good Dogs of Brunswick

Sat, 27 May, 2023
Welcome to Brunswick, Brunswick

Unleash your dog's inner paw-ty animal with a day of tunes, treats and competitions.

Book Now

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News
The Ultimate Road-Trip Guide to Southern California If You're Dipping Your Toe Back Into Travel

From soaking up arts and culture to hopping between rooftop bars, here's where to tick off all those long-held holiday cravings in one neatly wrapped vacay.

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Event
QVM Winter Night Market 2023

Wed, 7 Jun - Wed, 30 Aug 2023
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

The Queen Vic Market's legendary winter sessions have returned to fire up your Wednesday nights.

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Cafe
Industry Beans Fitzroy

70-76 Westgarth Street, Fitzroy

The iconic Melbourne coffee roastery has set up shop on Westgarth Street, boasting a revamped menu featuring familiar favourites and adventurous seasonal creations.

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Restaurant
Yakikami

150 Toorak Road, South Yarra

This two-part Japanese diner has big love for premium wagyu — and a ten-seat chef's table that's serving Melbourne's only dedicated wagyu omakase.

Book a Table

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News
Sydney's Asian Smokehouse Yan Has Opened Its First Melbourne Outpost in the Former Yagiz Site

The team behind a suburban Sydney favourite has brought its bold flavours and innovative smokehouse cuisine to South Yarra.

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Event
Good Beer Week 2023

Sat, 20 May - Sat, 27 May 2023
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

This long-running drinks festival is back with eight days of froth-filled festivities.

Buy Tickets

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Event
On Saturdays, We Lunch

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023
Etta, Brunswick East

The best kind of Saturdays are those filled with seafood and champagne.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Pint of Origin

Fri, 12 May - Sun, 21 May 2023
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

Explore a world of craft beer via ten days of tap takeovers at venues across the city.

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News
Bad Shepherd's American Barbecue Menu Is Getting an Aussie Makeover for Vegemite's 100th Birthday

The brewery has dreamed up a new Vegemite-infused menu featuring snags, brisket and even dessert.

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Guide
The Best Bakeries in Melbourne

Crusty sourdough loaves, flaky croissants and everything in between.

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Event
Lipton x Tokyo Lamington

Fri, 19 May - Fri, 26 May 2023
Tokyo Lamington Melbourne, Carlton

This special-tea treat beats a boring old cuppa any day — but it won't be sticking around for long.

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News
North & Common Has Transformed Pentridge Prison's Former Mess Hall into an Elegant Restaurant

The precinct's newly opened wine bar Olivine has scored a sibling venue, complete with a thoughtful yet unpretentious menu, and an all-weather alfresco terrace.

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The Tokyo Tina Crew Is Adding to the Family with Their New Italian Bar and Eatery Studio Amaro

Opening in Windsor this spring is the Commune Group's next project — a big Italian restaurant complete with its own DJ-fuelled basement bar.

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Coming Soon: Reine and La Rue Are Melbourne's New French Restaurant and Bar From the NOMAD Crew

The hospitality group is transforming a grand space within the neo-gothic Melbourne Stock Exchange building into a 150-seat dining room and pint-sized speakeasy.

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Le Méridien Is Melbourne's Elegant New Hotel with a Rooftop Pool Bar and Glam Underground Restaurant

Marriott Bonvoy's latest addition has made its home in a historic Bourke Street spot, fitted out with a modern take on mid-century style.

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Event
BBQ and Blues

Multiple single dates
Bellarine Estate Winery, Bellarine

This winery's new regular Saturday series teams smoky Texan eats with live blues and plenty of vino.

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Event
Botanica Festival

Sun, 14 May, 2023
Rippon Lea Estate, Elsternwick

With floral displays, a bonsai showcase, fresh scones and a huge plant sale, this might be the ultimate green thumb's day out.

Buy Tickets

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Event
YIRRAMBOI 2023

Thu, 4 May - Sun, 14 May 2023
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

Melbourne's huge celebration of First Nations art and culture is back with a jam-packed 2023 instalment.

Buy Tickets

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