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
Mark Olive Is Opening a New Waterfront Restaurant Showcasing Native Ingredients at the Sydney Opera House

Midden by Mark Olive will take over the iconic building's Portside space, serving up seasonal menus inspired by thousands of years of First Nations cooking.

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News
Muogamarra Nature Reserve Is Reopening to the Public for Six Weeks This Winter and Spring

This secret oasis just north of Sydney is home to more than 900 species of native wildflowers.

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Guide
The Best Spots to Grab Dinner or a Drink Near the Vivid Light Walk

Spread across Circular Quay, Wynyard, The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and Chippendale, these are out top picks for where to make a night out of your Vivid experience.

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Restaurant
Belles Hot Chicken Circular Quay

50 Bridge Street, Sydney

This flagship Sydney Belles outpost brings the top-notch chicken and fun drinks list of its takeaway stores too a 130-seat diner.

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Restaurant
Soot BBQ

100 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

This Korean barbecue spot is all about communal dining, soju shots and premium wagyu.

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Event
Bottle Tops Presents: Salon Des Vins Chez Crix

Sun, 11 Jun, 2023
The Cricketers Arms Hotel, Surry Hills

A longstanding Tasmanian natural wine party is coming to The Cricketers Arms for its inaugural Sydney soiree.

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News
Lode Pies and Pastries' New Circular Quay Store Is Giving Away Free Coffee Every Wednesday This Month

The renowned bakery is offering a free coffee, tea or hot chocolate to anyone who stops by on Wednesdays — with zero catch.

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News
Young Henrys and the South Sydney Rabbitohs Have Teamed Up to Release the Glory Haze XPA

Two Sydney institutions have collaborated on a new citrusy beer celebrating five years of partnership.

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Event
KI NO BI Nagashi-Somen Noodle Pop-Up

Tue, 6 Jun - Sun, 11 Jun 2023
Kid Kyoto, Sydney

Kid Kyoto is being transformed into a nagashi-sōmen restaurant for one week as part of this noodle and gin pop-up.

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Restaurant
Lenny Briskets Deli Diner Bar

274-290 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst

After building a cult following as a food truck, Lenny Briskets' first permanent diner is all about loaded NYC-style deli sandwiches.

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Restaurant
Palazzo Salato

203 Clarence Street, Sydney

You'll find this 120-seat haven for all things pasta and wine in a heritage-listed Clarence Street building, hailing from the team behind Ragazzi and Love, Tilly Devine.

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Restaurant
Ta Ta Ta Pizza

10 Gray Street, Bondi Junction

This Bondi pizzeria comes from an accomplished pastry chef.

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Event
Rosé Week at Botswana Butchery

Mon, 19 Jun - Sun, 25 Jun 2023
Botswana Butchery Sydney, Sydney

Sample three glasses of rosé usually reserved for the by-the-bottle menu at this luxurious Martin Place restaurant.

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News
Coming Soon: Wingboy's Third Sydney Outpost Will Bring Bottomless Wings and Beer to Newtown

Wingboy is taking over the former home of Thirsty Bird with 13 house-made sauces and plenty of craft beers.

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Event
Dark Day Dark Night

Thu, 22 Jun - Fri, 23 Jun 2023
South Eveleigh Precinct, Eveleigh

This free two-day food, drink and music festival is coming to the South Eveleigh precinct.

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Cafe
Lucien Baked Goods

111 Phillip Street, Parramatta

Circa Espresso has done it again with this decadent Parramatta bakery and cafe.

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Restaurant
Maydanoz

50 Carrington Street, Sydney

This Carrington Street spot boasts a predominantly plant-based menu and a seriously good happy hour.

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Restaurant
Charcoal Fish, Rose Bay

670 New South Head Road, Rose Bay

Find rotisserie Murray cod, yellowfin tuna cheeseburgers and cocktails at this sustainable fish and chip shop from the Saint Peter team.

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Restaurant
Frangos Charcoal Chicken

98 New Canterbury Road, Petersham

This charcoal chicken shop is a Sydney institution.

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Event
Wizardry High Tea Buffet

Multiple single dates
Shangri-La, Sydney, Sydney

The Shangri-La Sydney is hosting an immersive wizard-themed high-tea experience.

Buy Tickets

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