Ellen Seah

Ellen Seah worked as the National News & Features Editor at Concrete Playground, focusing on leading organic editorial content across ANZ including news, listings and tentpole features. She's an avid reader, ungraceful long-distance runner and post-grad psychology student. At the moment, she works as a freelance Editor and Academic Advisor for the likes of Concrete Playground, Visit Victoria and RMIT.

Favourite restaurant in Melbourne: France Soir — Melbourne's quintessential French bistro with over three decades under its belt. It's got old-school charm, waiters with plenty of character and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Melbourne. From escargot and steak tartare, to steak frites and duck a l'orange, France Soir is a study in essential Euro flavours without unnecessary fanfare.

Guide
Six of the Best Natural Hot Springs and Spas in Victoria to Visit When You Need Some R&R

Make the pilgrimage to one of Victoria's best natural hot springs and spas for some well-deserved rest.

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News
Greener Getaways: Five Ways to Have an Eco-Conscious Long Weekend in Port Douglas

If you're looking to put nature at the forefront of your next long weekend, there are plenty of ways to travel mindfully and sustainably across Port Douglas.

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News
Stay of the Week: Hotel Sorrento

Hotel Sorrento boasts five separate bars, two restaurants and newly refurbished accommodation rooms, with more to come later in the year.

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News
Huge News: Australia's Largest Hot Springs Experience Is Coming to the 12 Apostles

12 Apostles Hot Springs & Resort is set to open in 2026, over a sprawling 79-hectare site.

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A Melbourne Barista Has Just Been Named Australia's Coffee-Making Champion for 2023

For the second year in a row, Melbourne's Axil Coffee has been crowned home to the country's best barista.

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Merivale's Highly Anticipated Italian Diner Totti's Will Open This Weekend in the Lorne Hotel

Bookings for Victoria's first Totti's outpost will open this Wednesday, March 8 at 9am.

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Event
La Salut's $50 Menu Del Dia

Sat, 25 Feb - Sun, 26 Feb 2023
La Salut, Redfern

La Salut's $50 set lunch menu currently runs to anchovy-stuffed olives, manchego-topped tortilla and a chorizo, morcilla and pork belly stew.

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This Five-Star Resort in Port Douglas Has Just Launched a Bali-Style Floating Breakfast

A tropical getaway doesn't get much better than this: two hectares of lagoon pools, five restaurants on-site and a new floating breakfast.

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Acler Sydney Pop-Up 2022-23

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 - Mon, 16 Jan 2023
Chatswood Chase Sydney, Chatswood

This much-loved luxury design label is popping up in Sydney for a limited-time.

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It Looks Like Australia's First-Ever Soho House Is Finally Coming to Sydney

The news comes after developers were forced to ditch plans in Melbourne's South Yarra.

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Event
Stella the Stargazer

Fri, 14 Oct - Thu, 15 Dec 2022
Blue Gables Vineyard, Maffra West Upper

This enchanting tiny palace features a roll-out stargazing sleep platform, luxe shower and eats by Alejandro Saravia.

Buy Tickets

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Now Running: Have a Peek Inside Street Art Legend Rone's Most Expansive Exhibition Yet

'Time' is the artist's most expansive beauty-meets-decay masterpiece to date, now open in the Flinders Street Ballroom.

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TOKO is Back: Bringing a New Japanese Omakase Experience (and 2am License) to Sydney's CBD

The Surry Hills stalwart has reopened in the CBD, this time boasting a private dining room, robata grill and omakase bar.

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The Best Advice Ever: Josh Niland on Collaboration in the Kitchen

We chatted to the peerless Josh Niland about the art of collaboration in the kitchen, teamwork and the best advice he's ever received.

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Event
Vegan Market

Sun, 16 Oct, 2022
Cathy Freeman Park, Sydney Olympic Park

Gobble up vegan goodies at this returning Sydney vegan market.

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News
Just In: House Canteen Spearheaded by Matt Moran Is Set to Takeover Opera Kitchen

Neighbours to the much-loved Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen will be revamped by Matt Moran as an all-day, waterside venue.

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Restaurant
Giuls

515 Crown Street, Surry Hills

This female-led Tuscan-inspired restaurant brings its love for pasta to Surry Hills.

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News
Coming Soon: Contemporary Japanese Restaurant TOKO Is Set to Reopen in a New George Street Home This September

The Surry Hills stalwart will reopen in the CBD, this time boasting a private dining room, robata grill and omakase bar.

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News
Giuls Is the Newest Italian Restaurant in Surry Hills Boasting Tuscan Cuisine and Al Fresco Dining

Giuls brings 15 years of Italian cooking experience to a charming al fresco spot on Crown Street.

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News
The Guest Edit: Sheet Society Founder Hayley Worley Talks the Biggest Colour and Pattern Trends of 2022

Owner of Sheet Society and design extraordinaire Hayley Worley chatted to Concrete Playground about all colour trends you need to be across this year.

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Just In: House Canteen Spearheaded by Matt Moran Is Set to Takeover Opera Kitchen

Giuls

Coming Soon: Contemporary Japanese Restaurant TOKO Is Set to Reopen in a New George Street Home This September

Giuls Is the Newest Italian Restaurant in Surry Hills Boasting Tuscan Cuisine and Al Fresco Dining

The Guest Edit: Sheet Society Founder Hayley Worley Talks the Biggest Colour and Pattern Trends of 2022

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