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
Humble Bakery Is Opening an Ongoing Pop-Up Weekend Bakery Next to Continental Deli in Newtown

Opening tomorrow, this bakery pop-up will be serving cakes, pastries, coffee and Humble's signature finger buns from 9am until sold out.

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Event
First Nations Seafood Cooking Demonstration

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022
Sydney Seafood School, Pyrmont

Join Rockpool Bar & Grill's Luke Bourke, native golden kelp expert Sarah Thomas and the National Indigenous Culinary Institute for a First Nations cooking demonstration.

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Event
Being Together: Parramatta Yearbook

Mon, 1 Aug - Mon, 3 Oct 2022
Centenary Square, Parramatta

This free exhibition sees artist Cherine Fahd capture the people, communities and stories of Parramatta, thanks to a series of pop-up portrait studios.

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News
Afends and Female-Led Weed-Loving Magazine Broccoli Are Releasing a Fun Eco-Friendly Summer Collection

This trippy new collab is made from hemp and recycled nylon.

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News
Beloved Neutral Bay Venue The Oaks Hotel Is Up for Sale with a $175 Million Price Tag

Long-term custodians the Thomas family have put the Sydney stalwart up for sale after nearly 50 years of ownership.

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Event
Taste in the City

Sat, 3 Sep - Sun, 4 Sep 2022
The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

In its second year in Moore Park, this annual food festival returns with a new name, Maybe Sammy cocktail masterclasses, celebrity chef demonstrations and its beloved long lunch.

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Event
The 8th Annual Transfer Banked Slalom

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022
Thredbo, Thredbo

This annual event pulls in snowboarders of all ages and skills from beginners to Olympians.

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News
Kings Cross Pavilion Is the New Venue Opening in the Former World Bar Digs — and Yes, There Will Be Teapots

The huge 900-capacity venue will be bringing teapots and house music back to the venue, with five separate bars and multiple dance floors.

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Event
Chocolate Chip Cookie Day at Bennett St Dairy

Thu, 4 Aug, 2022
Bennett St Dairy, Bondi

Bennett St Dairy is bringing National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day down under and giving away free slices of choc chip vegemite cookie sandwich.

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Restaurant
Itacate & Mexican Deli - CLOSED

129 - 133 Redfern Street, Redfern

Rosa Cienfuegos' dine-in sibling venue to Tamaleria has brought top-notch Mexican eats and grocery items to Redfern.

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News
Maybe Sammy Has Been Named the Best International Bar Team at the Tales of the Cocktail 2022 Spirited Awards

The award-winning cocktail bar has added another trophy to its cabinet.

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Event
A More Perfect Union 2022

Sat, 20 Aug, 2022
Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point

Gang of Youths are coming back to Queensland for the second iteration of their very own festival.

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News
Rafi Is North Sydney's New Multi-Space 300-Seat Venue Slated to Open in September

This expansive multi-space venue is set to open with a dining room, bar and leafy outdoor terraces in the heart of North Sydney's business district.

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Event
Venture Beyond by Penfolds

Thu, 4 Aug - Sat, 6 Aug 2022
Carriageworks, Eveleigh

Penfolds is collaborating with Surry Hills diner nel, art collective Babekühl and Client Liaison for an immersive winetasting experience.

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News
Contemporary Cantonese Restaurant JINJA Is Opening in Macquarie Park with a Hatted Chef at the Helm

Opening in The Governor Hotel, this new venue sports a dedicated tea dispensary and a dim sum bar with XO lobster and scallop dumplings.

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Event
The Forbearance Hotel: Gang of Youths Pop-Up Shop

Sat, 6 Aug - Mon, 8 Aug 2022
The Lord Gladstone, Chippendale

Nab exclusive Gang of Youths merch alongside the band's own beer and wine from this Chippendale pop-up.

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Event
Jameson House of Rounds

Fri, 26 Aug - Sat, 27 Aug 2022
The Vic On The Park, Marrickville

King Stingray, Wafia, Sophiya and Romero are all taking to The Vic's stage for two nights of free live music.

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Restaurant
Tsukiyo Darling Square

19 Little Hay Street, Haymarket

Find golden-brown takoyaki balls and fish-shaped taiyaki waffles at this neon-lit eatery.

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Heaps Normal Presents Polytech

Fri, 22 Jul, 2022
Red Rattler, Marrickville

Alcohol-free favourite Heaps Normal is throwing a huge party at the Red Rattler to kick off a new ongoing series of gigs.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Harbourside Carts at Opera Bar

Thu, 21 Jul - Sun, 28 Aug 2022
Opera Bar, Sydney

Roaming carts will be doing the rounds at Opera Bar throughout July and August, equipped with raclette, s'mores and piping-hot cocktails.

Book Now

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Rafi Is North Sydney's New Multi-Space 300-Seat Venue Slated to Open in September

Venture Beyond by Penfolds

Contemporary Cantonese Restaurant JINJA Is Opening in Macquarie Park with a Hatted Chef at the Helm

The Forbearance Hotel: Gang of Youths Pop-Up Shop

Jameson House of Rounds

Tsukiyo Darling Square

Heaps Normal Presents Polytech

Harbourside Carts at Opera Bar

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