Ben Hansen

Ben Hansen is the Junior Editor at Concrete Playground. Ben is Sydney's biggest advocate — a passionate supporter of the city's hospitality and art scenes. You can catch him sipping a negroni at your local bar, barracking for the Eels at CommBank Stadium or on your radio as host of FBi Radio's Mornings every Wednesday.

Favourite restaurant in Sydney: Baba's Place. Minimal-intervention wines, inventive eats, great tunes, friendly staff and a love for all things suburban, all hidden in a Marrickville warehouse. What more could you want?

News
Marrickville Block Weekender Is the New Three-Day Festival Hitting the Inner West This Spring

A huge Heaps Gay birthday party and a massive rock fest headlined by Amyl and the Sniffers are coming to Railway Parade.

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News
ADGE Is the Bright New Sydney Hotel with an Acclaimed Korean Deli in Its Lobby

This staycation haven is all about bold colours and big flavours.

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News
Ricos Tacos' Beloved Chippendale Home Is Closing This Weekend

Ricos is on the move — with its sunny corner terrace in Chippendale closing down this Sunday before the team moves to a larger site later this year.

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Event
Gnocchi Night at Fabbrica Pasta Shop

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023
Fabbrica, Sydney

One of Sydney's best wine and pasta bars is cooking up a different gnocchi special every Tuesday night.

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News
Belles Hot Chicken Is Bringing Nashville-Style Eats and Whisky Slushies to Its First Ever Bondi Location

Spicy chicken sandwiches, Nashville-style wings and boozy slushies are coming to the former Hall Street home of Fonda from October.

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News
Heritage-Listed Balmain Pub The Dry Dock Will Return Under New Owners Later This Year

The historic corner pub was first opened in the 1850s — and it's being revitalised with a former Rockpool and Felix chef leading the kitchen.

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News
Powerhouse Museum Will Ramp Up Its Focus on Food and Drinks at Its New Parramatta Site

Set to open in 2025, the Western Sydney site will feature food and beverage offerings themed around its exhibitions, plus a huge demonstration kitchen.

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News
Newtown's New Wine Bar Famelia Is Here to Help You Find Your Next Favourite Drop

Now open in Cittavino's former home, this new pint-sized bar offers wine flights, pét-nat spritzes and a try-before-you-buy bottle shop.

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News
Multi-Level CBD Stalwart Jacksons on George Is Finally Set to Reopen in September

The expansive Circular Quay venue will boast a ground-floor pub, luxe first-floor bistro and breezy rooftop bar.

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Restaurant
A.P Place

9 Barrack Street, Sydney

A.P Bakery's third outpost will entice city workers back to the office with its catalogue of cult-favourite baked goods.

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Event
50 Percent Off Winter Dining at Ripples, The Fenwick and Lago Cucina

Fri, 21 Jul - Thu, 31 Aug 2023
Various

Two Sydney restaurants and one Central Coast diner are offering half-priced set menus until the end of August.

Buy Tickets

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News
The Dolphin Hotel Has Enlisted the Help of an Ex-Bella Brutta Chef to Revamp Its Pizza Menu

You'll now find Delfino Pizzeria serving up Italian surf and turf, New York sausage and eggplant ragu pizzas inside one of Sydney best pubs.

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Event
Free Lamingtons and Coffee at Tokyo Lamington

Fri, 21 Jul - Sat, 22 Jul 2023
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Tokyo Lamington is giving away free chocolate lamingtons and Single O coffee with in-store purchases for two days.

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Event
Free Lamingtons and Coffee at Tokyo Lamington

Fri, 21 Jul - Sat, 22 Jul 2023
Tokyo Lamington Melbourne, Carlton

Tokyo Lamington is giving away free chocolate lamingtons and Single O coffee with in-store purchases for two days.

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Event
Petermen's Sunday Roast

Sun, 3 Sep, 2023
Petermen, Saint Leonards

This roast at Josh and Julie Niland's St Leonards outpost is truly like no other.

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News
Beloved Sydney Haunt The Lansdowne Hotel Is Up for Sale Right Now If You've Got a Spare $25 Million

The Chippendale stalwart is being shopped around with a multimillion-dollar price tag — and it won't necessarily remain a pokie-free live music venue under new owners.

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News
The 2026 Commonwealth Games Will No Longer Be Held in Regional Victoria

The Victorian Government has pulled the plug on hosting the games in the state's regional hubs due to unforeseen costs — and will reallocate more than $2 billion to regional sporting upgrades, tourism and housing.

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News
Ezra's Vibrant New Next-Door Neighbour Raja Celebrates an Underappreciated Side of Indian Cuisine

Ex-Firedoor chef Ahana Dutt heads up this new Kellett Street spot, which combines regional Indian creations with NSW fresh produce.

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Event
Second Life Markets: Brisbane — Winter Edition

Sun, 16 Jul, 2023
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

Pick up pre-loved and upcycled clothes from over 80 local sellers and designers at this Brisbane Showgrounds market.

Buy Tickets

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News
Now Open: Salma's Canteen Has Officially Arrived in Rosebery From the Saga and Kepos Teams

Just weeks after shutting Saga, Andy Bowdy is back with this welcoming lunch spot in collaboration with Michael Rantissi of Kepos Street Kitchen.

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