April is here, and along with the chocolate overload of Easter, the chaos of the school holidays, and the harsh reality check that winter is definitely on its way, it's also bringing us a set of stellar new specials. From wildly affordable wagyu to unmissable express menus, late-night happy hours to all-you-can-eat yum cha, limited-edition ice cream flavours, and bottomless weekend feasts, these are the best specials going around town in April. Wagyu Wednesdays, Marmont Californian-inspired restaurant and bar, Marmont, found within the always buzzing Crown Melbourne precinct, has welcomed back an old-favourite special this month. Marmont's Wagyu Wednesdays special includes a marble-scored 6+ wagyu steak, served with a signature Cali Butter and a heaping helping of crisp fries, for just $35. Available for lunch or dinner, it's an ideal midweek pick-me-up set to the sounds of Marmont's spinning vinyls and views of the river. Tuesday Date Night, Ruzias Hidden in plain sight along busy Balaclava Road is Ruzia's, a suburban wine bar that locals are proud to call their own. The open, warm and informal space lends itself to convivial dining, chitchat amongst neighbouring diners and with staff, and to settling in for a simple yet deeply satisfying meal of salty snacks, Eastern European delights, and plenty of generously poured drinks. Its newly introduced $45 Date Night is a sure-fire way to make Tuesdays special, featuring Baker Bleu bread, signature meatballs, a warm cinnamon doughnut with ice cream for dessert, and a glass of wine. Express Lunch Menu, PAST / PORT The Waterside Hotel's vibrant Southeast Asian diner, PAST / PORT, has introduced a stellar special to level up your midweek lunch. The Express Lunch Menu, available Monday to Friday, is a great go-to when you're short on time but still seeking a substantial, memorable meal. For just $42, enjoy an entree, such as the signature Tom Yum prawn dumplings, and a main, like the crowd-favourite wok-fried green pepper beef. After Dark, Juni One of the CBD's best Southeast Asian restaurants, Juni, has welcomed a playful new deal this month. Introducing a fresh take on a traditional happy hour, Juni's After Dark special kicks off at 9pm every night and lasts late into the evening. For $38, snack on a selection of bite-sized dishes such as Szechuan-spiced salmon gravlax with whipped tobiko and finger lime, prawn and chive dumplings with red chilli vinegar and lamb skewers with cumin and crispy chilli oil. The moreish mouthfuls are designed to be enjoyed alongside a curated list of $15 cocktails. All You Can Eat Yum-Cha, Cha Ching Cha Ching is an energetic, playful modern-Asian diner on Flinders Lane, popular for group catch-ups and celebrations. And it has just introduced a stomach-stretching, all-you-can-eat yum cha experience. Available on Saturday and Sunday, the 90-minute feast features a lineup of menu favourites, including prawn har gow, xia long bao, truffle chicken wontons, Korean fried chicken, and DIY Peking Duck pancakes, for just $59 per person. If you're looking for fun, upgrade to the drinks-inclusive package with unlimited cocktails, prosecco, wine and beer. Bottomless Dayze, Bar Bouni Bar Bouni has introduced a stellar all-you-can-eat special, Bottomless Dayze. The generous, Lebo-terranean tasting experience distils the best of Bar Bouni's Middle Eastern-meets-Mediterranean menu into a bottomless offering for just $34.90 per person. Bottomless Dayz is available on Saturdays, during lunch or dinner sittings and over the course of 90 minutes diners will be delighted with a steady rotation of generous dishes. Expect menu highlights such as Lebanese pickles with za'atar flatbread and hot honey and plancha grilled kofta topped with zhough, as well as seasonal plates full of freshness. And that's not all. For just $49.90, add bottomless cocktails, beers and wine to the Bottomless Dayze offer to make it a real party. Limited Edition Flavours, Pidapipo One of Melbourne's favourite ice cream establishments, Pidapipo, has launched a range of signature, limited-edition flavours. The sweet new scoops will only be available in April, so don't wait to try them. This month, the special flavours reflect the change of seasons, as we move from the long, luscious summer into the cosy warmth of autumn. There are several fruity flavours to try, as well as creamy and indulgent scoops that'll have you wishing they were available all year round. Midweek Specials, Hawker Hall Hawker Hall is a bustling, scaled-up establishment that pays homage to the intimate and grounded experiences of hawker-style Malaysian and Singaporean street food. It has just introduced a weekly line-up of unmissable specials, making it a little easier to enjoy the good things in life even in this economy. Make Mondays memorable with $2 dumplings, take Tuesdays to tastier places with $15 noodles, and get spicy on Wednesdays with $15 Spice Night. $9 Drinks, Good Times It's been around a while now, but the unassuming Fitzroy North joint, Good Times, is still pulling queues. And it's not hard to see why. The laidback St George's Road eatery is doing a bang-up job of living up to its name, with cheerful, honest dishes and a comfy, home-spun vibe. Until now, the venue has been open only on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, but to celebrate nine years in business, Good Times is now opening on Wednesday evenings too. That means one extra opportunity for mid-week good times. And to make the middle of the week a little more exciting, Good Times is offering $9 Montenegro Spritzes and Peronis, available only on Wednesdays. Images: Supplied. Like what you see? Subscribe to the Concrete Playground newsletter to get stories just like these straight to your inbox.