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
Belles Is Giving Away Spicy Chicken Sandwiches to Open Its Flagship Sydney Restaurant

Head in for the free sandwiches, stay for the spicy tenders, orange wines and harbour views.

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Bar
El Primo Sanchez

27-33 Oxford Street, Paddington

This new venue from the Maybe Sammy crew serves up tequila cocktails and Mexican eats inside Paddington's The Rose.

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News
Deep Fried Ice Creamery Duo Duo Has Opened a Flagship Strathfield Store Filled with Nostalgic Desserts

Moving from food trucks to a sleek brick-and-mortar gelateria, Duo Duo is offering Vietnamese iced coffee gelato, Biscoff cheesecake doughnuts and its specialty: deep fried ice cream.

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News
Self Raised Is South Sydney's Charming New Cafe and Bakery From the My Mother's Cousin Team

After mastering the art of pizza dough, this hospo team has moved on to baked goods with the goods.

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Event
Sexy Fish Takeover at Re-

Mon, 6 Mar, 2023
Re -, Eveleigh

Re- is one of six global venues launching international bar Sexy Fish's new cocktail menu — serving up the boozy creations for one night only.

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Event
Bert's Pride Plane

Sat, 18 Feb - Sun, 5 Mar 2023
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

With cocktails, drag, unbeatable views of Sydney harbour and a waterfront feast, this is the most extravagant Sydney WorldPride experience you can find.

Buy Tickets

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News
Great News: Glebe Markets Are Officially Saved with a New Tenant Taking Over the Sydney Institution

The team behind markets in Marrickville and Kings Cross has been appointed the interim manager of this beloved market.

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Bar
The Abercrombie Hotel

100 Broadway, Chippendale

Dance the night away at this massive Chippendale venue, which boasts multiple dance floors, a rooftop bar and a bottle shop.

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Bar
ARQ Sydney

16 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst

A staple of Oxford Street for more than two decades.

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Event
Lorde: Solar Power World Tour 2023

Wed, 8 Mar, 2023
Riverstage, Brisbane

Get ready to belt out all the words to 'Ribs' and 'Green Light'.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Lorde: Solar Power World Tour 2023

Fri, 10 Mar - Sat, 11 Mar 2023
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

Get ready to belt out all the words to 'Ribs' and 'Green Light'.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Lorde: Solar Power World Tour 2023

Mon, 13 Mar - Tue, 14 Mar 2023
Aware Super Theatre, Sydney

Get ready to belt out all the words to 'Ribs' and 'Green Light'.

Buy Tickets

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News
Now Open: NOMAD's New Multi-Faceted Venue Beau Has Welcomed Its Sleek Wine Bar

Part two of Beau is now open, with 300-plus wines, a rotating by-the-glass menu, and ox-tongue and lobster rolls.

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News
Mary's Has Opened a 1200-Person Concert Hall and a New Burger Joint in the Entertainment Quarter

You can now grab a Mary's burger before you catch a match at the SCG or a gig at Hordern Pavillion.

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News
It's Official: Powerhouse Ultimo's Multimillion-Dollar Redesign Has Been Granted Approval

If you have thoughts on the design, you can submit feedback until Friday, March 10.

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Event
Free Margaritas From El Jimador

Wed, 1 Feb - Tue, 28 Feb 2023
Los Amantes, Brunswick

Named El or Jimmy? Head to Los Amantes for a free margarita.

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Event
Free Margaritas From El Jimador

Wed, 1 Feb - Tue, 28 Feb 2023
Tio's, Surry Hills

Named El or Jimmy? Head to Tio's for a free margarita.

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News
Bert's Pride Plane Is the Most Extravagant WorldPride Experience You Can Book

Cocktails, drag, unbeatable views of Sydney harbour, and a waterfront feast featuring lobster and caviar — it's all here.

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News
Vermuteria Arrives in Kings Cross This Week with Vermouth on Tap Inside a Historic Sydney Space

Adding another exciting venue to the Kings Cross renaissance, Piccolo Bar's Dave Spanton has delivered a second charming neighbourhood bar rich in history.

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News
Sampa the Great Has Now Also Pulled Out of Bluesfest 2023

Sampa the Great has joined King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard in withdrawing from this year's festival.

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