Andrew Zuccala

Andrew Zuccala is the Melbourne Editor for Concrete Playground, writing about all the best things to do in the city. This includes sharing the most exciting new bars and restaurants you need to check out, the coolest events taking place each week, and just about anything else that’ll help you explore Melbourne to the fullest.

Andrew has a heap of experience as a lifestyle writer — focusing on food and travel — having worked for several publications in Australia and the UK. He’s always eating and drinking about town, hitting up exhibitions, dancing at live gigs and going on day trips around Victoria. Concrete Playground is where he’s sharing all these adventures.

Favourite restaurant in Melbourne: I love Amiconi Restaurant in West Melbourne. It’s an old-school Italian joint that’s been around for over 60 years, serving up authentic Sicilian eats with a BYO wine license. If you're going with a group, make sure you order the banquet feast — there's no way you'll be leaving hungry.

News
Coming Soon: Il Mercato Centrale Has Officially Broken Ground on Its Australian-First Venue in Melbourne's CBD

The Italian artisan market is set to be one of Melbourne CBD's biggest hospitality venues yet.

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Guide
The 20 Best Cafes in Sydney

How does your favourite Sydney cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, mimosa-pouring haunts?

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Guide
The 35 Best Restaurants in Sydney's CBD

Found in heritage buildings, down laneways and on the harbour, these CBD restaurants are some of Sydney's best for fine dining and casual feasting.

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News
Coming Soon: Vietnamese Chef and Restaurateur Kieu Phan Is Bringing Her Culinary Empire to Australia

Hoiana will be Phan's first Aussie venture, but there are already plans to launch two more Vietnamese restaurants in Melbourne and Sydney.

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News
Here We Go: An Augmented-Reality Go-Kart Racing Experience Is Zipping Into Melbourne in Early 2024

In an Australian first, you'll be able to race around a 'Mario Kart'-like course IRL when BattleKart arrives in Melbourne.

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Guide
The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane

Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Brisbane will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and rooftop pools for days.

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Bar
ANTE

146 King Street, Newtown

A Newtown listening bar that specialises in fine sakes.

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Guide
The Best Hotels in Sydney

Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Sydney will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and unbeatable views across the city await.

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Restaurant
Mejico

105 Pitt Street, Sydney

A buzzy eatery serving a modern-twist on Mexican cuisine — and plenty of tequila.

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Restaurant
Bad Hombres

40 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills

The team behind Ghostboy Cantina has ditched the food court tacos for refined vegan Mexican fare.

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News
Remote Islands, National Parks and Regional Towns: Here Are 20 of the Best Places to Visit in Australia in 2024

Make this the year you explore more of Australia's outstanding natural and cultural offerings.

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Bar
White Cockatoo Hotel

30 Terminus Street, Petersham

Call this top-notch neighbourhood pub home for the night or even a couple of weeks.

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Bar
North Bondi RSL Club

120 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi

Either spend a long sunny day out on the terrace or head inside to eat, drink and watch the footy with a bunch of rowdy sports lovers.

Book a Table

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News
We're Giving Away the Ultimate Lake Macquarie Getaway for You and Seven Mates

The prize includes an $800 voucher to spend at the lavish 8 at Trinity restaurant as well as a two-night stay at Luxe Terrace for up to eight people.

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News
Australia's Largest Sneaker Convention Is Bringing Its Rare Kicks to Sydney This Summer

When Sneakerland hits town expect live sneaker auctions, a sneaker museum, huge prizes, basketball comps and DJs.

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News
Chasing the Sun: Nine Nature-Filled Western Australian Holidays You Can Book Right Now

Jump on a luxury cruise around the Top End, swim with whale sharks at Ninglaoo Reef or road trip around Margaret River wineries.

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Event
The Sydney Gin Festival 2023

Fri, 21 Jul - Sat, 22 Jul 2023
WINX Stand, Royal Randwick Racecourse, Randwick

Some of the most exciting players in Australia's craft gin game are descending upon Sydney for two days of tastings.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Nocturne: An Immersive Journey

Thu, 1 Jun - Thu, 15 Jun 2023
The Rocks

Explore Sydney with recordings from a group of First Nations guides on this immersive walk around The Rocks and Walsh Bay.

Buy Tickets

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Restaurant
Lana

5-7 Young Street, Sydney

Prepare for a highly creative, well-polished yet unpretentious dining experience in the heart of Sydney

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News
From African Safaris to Diving with Whales: Eight Epic Holidays for Animal Lovers You Can Book Now

Book these once-in-a-lifetime nature-filled travel experiences through Concrete Playground Trips.

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