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 Bistro Rex Has Opened a Roman Wine Bar in Monopole's Former Potts Point Home

With a former Shell House chef in the kitchen, Enoteca Ponti is serving up exciting seasonal takes on Roman dishes.

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Event
Cosmic Boogie Long Weekend Party

Sat, 1 Oct, 2022
The Lord Gladstone, Chippendale

The Lord Gladstone is getting the party started this long weekend with a 12-hour gig that stretches from 3pm until 3am.

Buy Tickets

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News
Family-Run Furniture Brand Reddie Has Brought Sleek Homewares to a New Surry Hills Showroom

Reddie has created a gallery-like experience at its new showroom, next to The Dolphin Hotel.

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Event
Hope St Radio x Paramount House Hotel

Thu, 20 Oct - Fri, 21 Oct 2022
Paramount House Hotel, Surry Hills

Cult Melbourne wine bar and radio station Hope St is hosting three pop-up parties at Paramount House Hotel.

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Event
Sydney Streets

Multiple single dates
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

These spring street parties will be taking over busy roads in Surry Hills, Pyrmont, Redfern, Haymarket, Glebe, Potts Point and the Sydney CBD.

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News
Stormzy Has Cancelled His 2022 Australian Tour and Dropped Out of Spilt Milk

Steve Lacy will replace the UK sensation on the Spilt Milk lineup while he's in the country for a run of solo shows.

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News
The Charles Grand Brasserie & Bar Is Sydney's New Multi-Faceted All-Day Venue Opening in an Art Deco CBD Building

This lavish brasserie, bar and cafe will be open from 7am until midnight, seven days a week.

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News
Sydney Will Soon Be Home to a Two-Storey Spa with a Sky-High Relaxation Deck Overlooking Darling Harbour

Sydney getaway alert: the new holistic spa treatment menu will sit alongside the previously opened infinity pool on level four of the hotel.

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Cafe
Two Good Co. Cafe at Yirranma Place

262 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst

Beloved social enterprise Two Good Co's first cafe and convenience store is serving up monthly menus from acclaimed chefs.

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News
A New Two-Storey Spa with a Sky-High Relaxation Deck and Meditation Zone Is Opening in Sofitel Darling Harbour

The holistic spa treatment menu will sit alongside the previously opened infinity pool on level four of the hotel.

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News
North Sydney's Expansive New 300-Seat Bar and Restaurant RAFI Opens This Week

This expansive multi-faceted venue is bringing al fresco terraces, a welcoming dining room and a luxurious chef's table to the heart of North Sydney.

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News
Freshwater Brewing Company Has Just Opened Its Northern Beaches Taproom and Restaurant

This welcoming 120-seat taproom and brewery is serving approachable beers and fresh seafood.

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Event
Bottomless Italian Feast at Fortuna

Fri, 15 Jul - Sun, 17 Jul 2022
Fortuna Drink And Eat, Darlinghurst

Head to this bright Darlinghurst diner for burrata, prosciutto, porchetta and free-flowing Aperol spritzes.

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News
Saint Peter's Josh Niland Is Hosting a Two-Day Culinary Pop-Up Set Against the North Head Clifftops

Sustainable seafood and whisky will collide at this coastal pop-up.

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Event
Small. Good.

Mon, 22 Aug - Tue, 22 Nov 2022
Small Good, The Rocks

'Masterchef' alum Jess Hodge has opened a pop-up deli in The Rocks, celebrating native ingredients via classic sandwiches and snacks.

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80-Cent Dumplings

Wed, 28 Sep - Fri, 28 Oct 2022
Chef Chen Dumplings, Haymarket

This new BYO Chinese restaurant is offering 80-cent dumplings from 5.30pm each day.

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Fried Chicken Chain Super Nash Brothers Has Just Launched a Limited-Edition Barbecue Shapes Burger

You've got until Sunday to get your hands on this nostalgic creation.

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Baby Got Brunch

Sat, 24 Sep, 2022
About Time, Sydney

Enjoy a nostalgic Australian barbecue spread and bottomless cocktails over a bangin' 90s soundtrack.

Buy Tickets

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Sydney Streets Will Bring Al Fresco Street Parties and Dining to Seven Roads Across the City of Sydney

Sydney Streets will be taking over streets in Surry Hills, Pyrmont, Redfern, Haymarket, Glebe, Potts Point and the Sydney CBD.

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Huge News: It Looks Like US Burger Chain Wendy's Is Preparing to Launch in Australia

The popular burger chain — not to be mistaken with the local ice-creamery — is making moves to bring its famous square burgers to Australia.

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Baby Got Brunch

Sydney Streets Will Bring Al Fresco Street Parties and Dining to Seven Roads Across the City of Sydney

Huge News: It Looks Like US Burger Chain Wendy's Is Preparing to Launch in Australia

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