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 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 02:33:59 +0000 en-au hourly 1 Meet the Chef Bringing a Taste of Mexico to Don Julio Hacienda at the Melbourne Cup Carnival https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/claudette-zepeda-don-julio-hacienda https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/claudette-zepeda-don-julio-hacienda Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:52:59 +0000 Mexican-American chef Claudette Zepeda is bringing her contemporary take on Mexican cuisine to Don Julio Hacienda at this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival.

]]> Mexican-American chef Claudette Zepeda is bringing her contemporary take on Mexican cuisine to Don Julio Hacienda at this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival.

]]> A No-Fuss Guide to Hosting Your Mates at Home https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/food-2/no-fuss-guide-to-hosting-your-mates-at-home https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/food-2/no-fuss-guide-to-hosting-your-mates-at-home Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:48:46 +0000 From setting the mood to sorting out the snacks, here's how to make hosting feel easy this summer.

]]> From setting the mood to sorting out the snacks, here's how to make hosting feel easy this summer.

]]> The Social Studio Is Stitching Together a New Chapter in Fitzroy, Including a Community Mending Station to Fix Your Frayed Garments https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/design-style/the-social-studio-fitzroy https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/design-style/the-social-studio-fitzroy Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:58:31 +0000 This long-running social enterprise has traded Collingwood Yards for Brunswick Street, bringing its purpose-led fashion, creative workshops and mending services to Fitzroy.

]]> This long-running social enterprise has traded Collingwood Yards for Brunswick Street, bringing its purpose-led fashion, creative workshops and mending services to Fitzroy.

]]> This Just In: Contiki Is Entering a New Era, With 76 New or Reimagined Trips That Go Beyond the Party Bus https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/contiki-go-wander-transformation https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/contiki-go-wander-transformation Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:43:17 +0000 Best known for its party-friendly European tours, Contiki has 76 new and reimagined trips for a generation with changing travel tastes.

]]> Best known for its party-friendly European tours, Contiki has 76 new and reimagined trips for a generation with changing travel tastes.

]]> American Express Secret Dishes Is Serving Up Limited-Time Creations at These Five Melbourne Restaurants https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/amex-secret-dishes-melbourne https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/amex-secret-dishes-melbourne Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:35:37 +0000 From chilli crab linguine with an Asian twist to a refresh on an institutional brunch favourite, Amex Secret Dishes is giving Melbourne diners a reason to try something new.

]]> From chilli crab linguine with an Asian twist to a refresh on an institutional brunch favourite, Amex Secret Dishes is giving Melbourne diners a reason to try something new.

]]> Petit Crenn https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/restaurants/petit-crenn https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/restaurants/petit-crenn Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:01:41 +0000 With everything from early morning coffees and fresh pastries to savoury caviar madeleines and lobster tartines, it's not going to be easy to snag a spot at this pint-sized eatery.

]]> With everything from early morning coffees and fresh pastries to savoury caviar madeleines and lobster tartines, it's not going to be easy to snag a spot at this pint-sized eatery.

]]> You Could Win a Chauffeured Day Out Plus $1K Spending Money to Discover Your Own City https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/win-a-chauffeured-day-out-to-discover-your-city https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/win-a-chauffeured-day-out-to-discover-your-city Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:19:18 +0000 Win a day out in your city for you and a plus-one, with a private driver and $500 each to spend on boutique shopping.

]]> Win a day out in your city for you and a plus-one, with a private driver and $500 each to spend on boutique shopping.

]]> Mystical Sydney Road Crystal Shop Sacred Gems Is Closing Its Brunswick Store With Up to 60 Percent Off Crystals https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/design-style/design/beloved-sydney-road-crystal-shop-sacred-gems-is-closing-its-brunswick-store-with-up-to-60-percent-off-crystals https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/design-style/design/beloved-sydney-road-crystal-shop-sacred-gems-is-closing-its-brunswick-store-with-up-to-60-percent-off-crystals Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:16:43 +0000 Head in before Thursday, December 31 for 30 percent off all crystals, with up to 60 percent off selected pieces.

]]> Head in before Thursday, December 31 for 30 percent off all crystals, with up to 60 percent off selected pieces.

]]> The Best Australian Shoe Brands to Know Right Now https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/shopping/the-best-australian-shoe-brands-to-know-right-now https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/shopping/the-best-australian-shoe-brands-to-know-right-now Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:36:06 +0000 Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.

]]> Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.

]]> Say Hei to Finland: The World's Happiest Country Just Got Closer, Thanks to Finnair's New Daily Flights From Melbourne https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/finnair-melbourne-bangkok-helsinki https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/finnair-melbourne-bangkok-helsinki Mon, 26 Oct 2026 03:59:31 +0000 Finland's national airline has landed in Melbourne, opening up a new daily connection to Bangkok, Helsinki and the rest of Europe.

]]> Finland's national airline has landed in Melbourne, opening up a new daily connection to Bangkok, Helsinki and the rest of Europe.

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