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
The Team Behind Jung Sung Has Opened a Wagyu Omakase Restaurant with a 15-Course Set Menu

Woo Wol is bringing the omakase experience to Chippendale, specialising in top-notch cuts of wagyu beef.

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News
Hawke's Has Unveiled Shane Prawn, a 120-Kilogram Golden Prawn Towering Over Its Marrickville Brewery

Shane Prawn now sits proudly above the Bob Hawke Beer and Leisure Centre.

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Restaurant
Bar Louise

135 Enmore Road, Enmore

This Spanish tapas bar has brought house-made chorizo and plenty of sherry to Enmore Road's Marie-Louise salon building.

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News
Good Ways Deli Is Coming to Alexandria with Its New Bakery-Focused Outpost This Month

Opening in a heritage-listed corner building, Good Ways Deli version two will open on Saturday, November 19.

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News
Lantern Fish Is the New Restaurant from Ex-Restaurant Hubert Chef Kevin Un

Malaysian kingfish ceviche, red curry prawn toast, flash-fried cauliflower with Sichuan sauce and XO crab fried rice have just arrived in Manly.

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Event
FBi SMAC Awards 2022

Thu, 10 Nov, 2022
Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

For the first time, FBi Radio has opened up its SMAC Awards ceremony to the public — with performances from Kobie Dee and Milan Ring.

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Event
Double Cheeseburgers and $1 Oysters at Bistrot 916

Fri, 14 Oct - Sun, 27 Nov 2022
Bistrot 916, Elizabeth Bay

Bistrot 916's much-hyped double cheeseburger is back on the menu for lunches Friday–Sunday — alongside $1 oysters.

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Event
Heart of Surry Hills

Tue, 1 Nov - Wed, 30 Nov 2022
Various Surry Hills venues, Surry Hills

This month-long program is unleashing events, pop-ups and limited-time deals across a heap of Surry Hills favourites.

Buy Tickets

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News
The Best Advice Ever: TLC's Chilli on Career Longevity, Cruisy Hits, and Staying Cute and Comfortable

We chatted with Chilli from iconic 90s favourites TLC about staying timeless in both music and fashion — and the best advice MC Hammer ever gave her.

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News
Irene's Enmore Is the New Neighbourhood Diner Moving Into the Former Home of Hartsyard

Hartsyard fans, never fear — a new restaurant serving up fresh takes on comfort food is taking over the Enmore Road digs.

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News
The $3 Billion Tech Towers Above Central Station Have Been Granted Approval from the City of Sydney

Construction on the 37- and 39-storey towers that will comprise the multibillion-dollar Central Place Sydney precinct is set to begin next year.

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Event
$5 Wagyu Birthday Sliders

Tue, 8 Nov, 2022
Various Ribs & Burgers locations across Australia

Ribs & Burgers has added a wagyu slider to its menu to celebrate its 11th birthday — and you can nab one for just $5.

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Event
Design Canberra

Wed, 2 Nov - Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Various Canberra venues, Canberra

Canberra is being taken over by hundreds of events, exhibitions and activations across this 19-day design and art festival.

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News
Twenty-Seven Beloved Inner West Pubs Are Set to Be Heritage Listed and Receive Permanent Protection

Inner West residents, your favourite local drinking holes are here to stay.

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Event
Bush Bake Sale

Sat, 29 Oct, 2022
Bush, Redfern

Bush, Donut Papi, Small Talk, Good Ways, Little Fern and Mapo are coming together for a nostalgic bake sale.

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News
The Bayview Park Section of the Parramatta River Is Reopening for Swimming for the First Time Since 1969

Swimming hasn't been permitted at Bayview Park for more than five decades, but that'll change in November.

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News
Riot Grrrl Pioneers Bikini Kill Are Returning to Australia in 2023 for a Run of Solo Shows and Festival Gigs

The trailblazing trio will hit Hobart, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney on their first tour Down Under in over 25 years.

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News
El Primo Sanchez Is Oxford Street's Soon-to-Open New Mexican Bar From the Maybe Sammy Team

The Maybe Group is taking over the bottom level of The Rose Hotel.

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Event
The Weary Traveller

Thu, 5 Jan - Sun, 29 Jan 2023
The CTA Business Club, Sydney

Sydney Festival is turning the CTA Business Club in Martin Place into a vibrant pop-up concert venue.

Buy Tickets

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Restaurant
RAFI North Sydney

99 Mount Street, North Sydney

This multi-space venue in the heart of North Sydney has something for everyone.

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