Libby Curran, Author at Concrete Playground

News
USA's Cajun-Style Seafood Sensation The Boiling Crab Is Opening Its First Sydney Restaurant

After making a splash in Melbourne, this chain is bringing its American-style seafood boil to Haymarket.

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Cafe
Industry Beans York St

40 York Street, Sydney

The Melbourne coffee pioneer has brought its famed bubble tea-like cold brews to Sydney with its first outpost housed in the heart of the CBD.

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News
KFC Has Brought Back Its Ugly Sweaters for Humans and Pets for More Christmas in July Merriment

Eat your next batch of finger-lickin' chicken in a cheesy festive sweater — and your four-legged friend can match.

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Cafe
Quick Brown Fox

22 Union Street, Pyrmont

A Pyrmont cafe with Gabriel coffee and some of the best breakfast in Sydney.

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Restaurant
Quay Restaurant

Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks

Peter Gilmore's famous fine diner on Sydney Harbour.

Book a Table

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Restaurant
Mama Mulan

Level 1, The Concourse, Chatswood

Chatswood's stunning 180-seat restaurant pairs an elegant modern space with regional Chinese fare.

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Cafe
Goodfields Eatery

41 Lindfield Avenue, Lindfield

Lobster eggs benedict bagels and Five Senses coffee on the upper north shore.

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Restaurant
Okami Marrickville

Shop 6–7, 359 Illawarra Road, Marrickville

All-you-can-eat Japanese feasts for less than $40 a head.

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Restaurant
Eden Bondi

180 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

Pull up a seat in this Bondi courtyard garden for vegan eats and cocktails.

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Restaurant
Mimi's

130a Beach Street, Coogee

This restaurant at Coogee Pavilion serves bumps of caviar and hand-rolled pipi pasta — and has its own cocktail bar.

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Restaurant
El Jannah

156-158 King Street, Newtown

The first inner west outpost of the cult-favourite charcoal chicken shop.

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Restaurant
The Dolar Shop

1909 Dining Precinct, Level 3, Market City, 9-13 Hay Street, Haymarket

The famed global hot pot chain has landed in Haymarket.

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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
Lipton x Tokyo Lamington

Fri, 19 May - Fri, 26 May 2023
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

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

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Event
The Cambridge — Sydney Bar Takeover

Wed, 3 May and Fri, 5 May 2023
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

A famed Parisian bar is dropping by two Sydney venues for a sustainability-driven cocktail pop-up.

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Bar
Sauce Brewing Co

1 Mitchell Street, Marrickville

Sample Sauce's beers fresh from the source.

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Restaurant
Don't Tell Aunty

414 Bourke Street, Surry Hills

Rule-breaking curries, retro Bollywood films flickering on the walls and a self-serve beer fridge in the old 4Fourteen site.

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Event
Tiny Tails Bar

Thu, 4 May - Sat, 6 May 2023
Campbells Cove, The Rocks

Nab a free cocktail made by an unlikely guest bartender at this pop-up bar.

Book Now

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Event
Sydney Comedy Festival 2023

Mon, 24 Apr - Sun, 21 May 2023
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Local and international comedic greats are descending on Sydney to deliver a month-long program jam-packed with laughs.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Free Messina Scoops

Sat, 15 Apr, 2023
Priceline Pharmacy, 413 George St, Sydney

Nab yourself some free gelato in celebration of Messina's latest collaboration.

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