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
Baba's Place Has Created Australia's First Rakija and Tonic RTD Cans with the Help of DNA Distillery

Paying homage to suburban red-brick houses and using the distillery's family rakija recipe, these ready-to-drink cans are your next favourite summer drink.

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Restaurant
Ruby's Fried Chicken - CLOSED

55 Majors Bay Road, Concord

This Nashville-style fried chicken shop comes from the Mister Gee team.

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News
The Yours and Owls Crew Is Bringing New One-Day All-Ages Music Festival Lazy Mountain to Berry

Headlined by Gang of Youths, the inaugural Lazy Mountain will take over Berry Showgrounds on Easter Saturday.

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News
Piccolo Bar's David Spanton Is Reimagining the Former Cafe Hernandez Space as a Vermuteria

Spanton has saved another legendary Kings Cross venue — this time transforming it into a bar devoted to vermouth and fortified wine.

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Event
The Great Club Marrickville Block Party

Sat, 28 Jan, 2023
The Great Club, Marrickville

The Great Club is hosting a Hottest 100 party with its mates Baba's Place, Pepito's and Grumpy Donuts.

Book Now

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Event
Salón del Amor

Sun, 29 Jan, 2023
The Norfolk Hotel, Redfern

This monthly party brings laidback DJ sets to Norfolk Hotel's sun-soaked beer garden.

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News
A Vibrant New Mural Has Added a Splash of Colour to Clovelly Beach — and Yes, It Features the Blue Groper

Acclaimed muralist Matt Adnate has brought his award-winning public art to this bustling swimming spot.

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Event
Hello Auntie x Philter Brewing Lunar New Year Pop-Up

Sun, 22 Jan and
Philter Brewing, Marrickville

Hello Auntie and Philter Brewing are coming together for a Lunar New Year feast featuring exciting street food creations from Chef Cuong and his mum.

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News
Redbird Is the New Redfern Spot From Two Former Billy Kwong Staff Serving Up Chinese-Inspired Dishes

Head to Redfern Street to enjoy whole poached birds, sticky caramelised pork belly and jasmine margaritas.

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Event
Greek Summer Festival

Sun, 12 Feb, 2023
Carss Bush Park, Carss Park

This massive celebration of Greek culture will take over Carss Bush Park with loukoumades, souvlaki, a huge barbecue and a fireworks display synchronised to Greek music.

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News
Enmore Country Club Is the Nostalgic New Neighbourhood Bar From the Team Behind The Sunshine Inn

Natural wines, local beers and spiked cherry cola are at the heart of this retro 70s-style bar taking over Cottonmouth Records' former digs.

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Event
Bottomless Limoncello Spritz Lunch

Sat, 1 Apr, 2023
Mille Vini, Sydney

Mille Vini's weekly bottomless brunch includes two hours of free-flowing limoncello spritzes and wines — plus a five-course Italian feast.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Australian Geographic: Our Country

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 - Sun, 5 Feb 2023
ICC Sydney, Sydney

Focusing on Australia's natural wonders, this immersive exploration features unseen footage from 25 different cinematographers — including a frequent David Attenborough collaborator.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Salsa Nights at Tacos Muchachos

Thu, 2 Mar, 2023
Tacos Muchachos, Redfern

Tacos Muchachos is hosting weekly salsa nights if you're looking for a midweek dance break.

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Beachfront Hotel Manly Pacific Has Unveiled Its Luxe $30-Million Revamp with a Rooftop Pool and Lobby Bar

The hotel's extensive renovation has been unveiled with dog-friendly rooms, customisable wellness packages and an all-out luxury suite for those who want to splurge.

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Rancho Seltzo Is a Summer-Ready Pop-Up Bar Now Open in Bondi From the Team Behind Hinchcliff House

You'll find seltzer spiders, frozen margaritas and stacked flatbread plates at this new Palm Springs-inspired spot.

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You Can Now Take a Dip in Sydney Harbour with Swimming Returning to Barangaroo Reserve's Marrinawi Cove

This is Sydney's first new harbour swimming location west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in more than 50 years.

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Velodrome Presents: Spin Club

Fri, 13 Jan - Sat, 14 Jan 2023
The Abercrombie, Sydney

Extend silly season and hit the dance floor at this 14-hour party, which spans two stages at The Abercrombie.

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SHUO SHU

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 - Sun, 14 May 2023
White Rabbit Gallery, Chippendale

White Rabbit Gallery's latest exhibition centres around the idea of the storyteller.

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Retrosplash!

Sat, 21 Jan 2023, Sun, 22 Jan 2023 and Sat, 28 Jan 2023
Ashfield Aquatic Centre, Ashfield

Retrosweat is taking its throwback 80s aerobics classes to the pool.

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Rancho Seltzo Is a Summer-Ready Pop-Up Bar Now Open in Bondi From the Team Behind Hinchcliff House

You Can Now Take a Dip in Sydney Harbour with Swimming Returning to Barangaroo Reserve's Marrinawi Cove

Velodrome Presents: Spin Club

SHUO SHU

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