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 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:49:33 +0000 en-au hourly 1 Open-Flame Restaurants That Cook With Fire and Smoke https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/pinboard/open-flame-restaurants https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/pinboard/open-flame-restaurants Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:54:27 +0000 Nine restaurants where coal, ironbark and open flame do the cooking instead of a gas line, from a Surry Hills chef who trained in Spain to a Cabramatta steakhouse with meat dry-aging behind glass.

]]> Nine restaurants where coal, ironbark and open flame do the cooking instead of a gas line, from a Surry Hills chef who trained in Spain to a Cabramatta steakhouse with meat dry-aging behind glass.

]]> Neighbourhood Restaurants the Locals Try Hard to Keep Secret https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/pinboard/neighbourhood-restaurants https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/pinboard/neighbourhood-restaurants Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:53:21 +0000 Nine neighbourhood restaurants locals would rather you didn't find out about, from a Collingwood taverna with no menu to a Paddington bistro carving duck tableside.

]]> Nine neighbourhood restaurants locals would rather you didn't find out about, from a Collingwood taverna with no menu to a Paddington bistro carving duck tableside.

]]> Markets Where You Can Do Your Whole Weekly Food Shop in One Go https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/pinboard/produce-markets https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/pinboard/produce-markets Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:51:36 +0000 Nine markets where a full trolley's worth of the week's shopping is just as much the point as the wander.

]]> Nine markets where a full trolley's worth of the week's shopping is just as much the point as the wander.

]]> From Riverfront Sleeps to London Bus Stays, These Camping Spots Have Been Named Australia's Best for 2026 https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/from-riverfront-sleeps-to-london-bus-stays-these-camping-spots-have-been-named-australias-best-for-2026 https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/from-riverfront-sleeps-to-london-bus-stays-these-camping-spots-have-been-named-australias-best-for-2026 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:01:38 +0000 Camping season is calling, with these standout Australian spots offering everything from wild swimming to alpacas and mountain views.

]]> Camping season is calling, with these standout Australian spots offering everything from wild swimming to alpacas and mountain views.

]]> Novotel St Kilda https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/hotel/novotel-st-kilda https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/hotel/novotel-st-kilda Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:33:18 +0000 Fitzroy Street is getting a new lease on life, with Novotel St Kilda bringing fresh colour and coastal character to the strip.

]]> Fitzroy Street is getting a new lease on life, with Novotel St Kilda bringing fresh colour and coastal character to the strip.

]]> Bar Familiar https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/restaurants/bar-familiar https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/restaurants/bar-familiar Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:05:34 +0000 Alessia Augello and Stephanie Lane make their debut as hospo owners, but they are far from new to the industry.

]]> Alessia Augello and Stephanie Lane make their debut as hospo owners, but they are far from new to the industry.

]]> Now Open: St Kilda's Newest Multi-Million-Dollar Hotel Brings Rooftop Vibes, All-Day Dining and Coastal Cocktails to the Foreshore https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/now-open-novotel-st-kilda https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/now-open-novotel-st-kilda Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:59:14 +0000 Fitzroy Street is getting a new lease on life, with Novotel St Kilda bringing fresh colour and coastal character to the strip.

]]> Fitzroy Street is getting a new lease on life, with Novotel St Kilda bringing fresh colour and coastal character to the strip.

]]> Eat Spain Drink Spain https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/eat-spain-drink-spain https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/eat-spain-drink-spain Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:08:56 +0000 From special menus and wine pairings to tastings and workshops, more than 45 venues across four Australian cities will be serving up a taste of Spain this September.

]]> From special menus and wine pairings to tastings and workshops, more than 45 venues across four Australian cities will be serving up a taste of Spain this September.

]]> The Kurrajong Hotel - Park Street Bistro https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/restaurants/park-street-bistro https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/restaurants/park-street-bistro Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:30:05 +0000 The project brings together a team of passionate culinary, beverage and operational experts to create a timeless, classic, neighbourhood bistro.

]]> The project brings together a team of passionate culinary, beverage and operational experts to create a timeless, classic, neighbourhood bistro.

]]> Late-Night Cocktail Bars Made for Just One More Round Before Ubers https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/pinboard/late-night-drinks https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/pinboard/late-night-drinks Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:40:16 +0000 Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.

]]> Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.

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