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
Century-Old Darlinghurst Pub The Strand Is Transforming into a Four-Storey Hotel, Bistro and Rooftop Bar

The luxurious French bistro takes cues from turn-of-the-century Paris, and it's now open on the ground floor.

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Long-Awaited Circular Quay Dining Precinct Quay Quarter Lanes Has Officially Opened

Twelve new bars and restaurants have opened in this inner-city dining precinct — including a luxe French bistro, two omakase restaurants and a new Marrickville Pork Roll outpost.

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Event
Going Under

Thu, 2 Jun 2022, Thu, 9 Jun 2022 and
Mary's Underground, Circular Quay

This series of immersive midweek gigs curated by GLO, Deepa and Ayebatonye is taking over Mary's Underground during Vivid Sydney.

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Event
Bottomless Wings

Fri, 6 May - Sun, 8 May 2022
Wingboy, Haymarket

This Darling Square wing joint is serving up two-hours of all-you-can-eat chicken or cauliflower, plus free-flowing drinks Friday–Sunday.

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Restaurant
Topikos

180 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

Head to The Point Group's expansive Greek restaurant for souvlaki and a baklava old fashioned by the beach.

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Event
Yulli's Psych Fest

Fri, 6 May, 2022
Yulli's Brews, Alexandria

Yulli's is throwing a huge night of psych rock with free beers for those that get down early.

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Icebergs Dining Room and Bar Is Closing This Week for Refurbishments Over Winter

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Icebergs is getting a facelift.

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Tramsheds' New Restaurant Palle from the Flour Eggs Water Team Is All About Meatballs

Grab your meatballs with spaghetti, on a sub or in a bucket.

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Mary's Is Bringing Its Burgers and Fried Chicken West with a Newly Opened Castle Hill Outpost

The Mary's crew has taken over the former Castle Hill digs of Down N' Out burger.

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Qantas Will Fly Direct From the East Coast of Australia to London and New York from 2025

If you despise lengthy layovers, keep an eye on Qantas' new flights which will leave from Sydney and fly direct to London or New York.

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Event
Kunstkamer — The Australian Ballet

Fri, 29 Apr - Sat, 14 May 2022
Sydney Opera House, Sydney

Catch this jagged and boundary-pushing two-part contemporary ballet before it heads to Melbourne.

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Event
Nomad Wine Dinner Series: Yangarra Estate

Tue, 3 May, 2022
Nomad, Surry Hills

Sample wines from Yangarra Estate paired with a feast from Nomad's Jacqui Challinor.

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Event
Baba's Jus Presents: The Other Europe

Sun, 1 May, 2022
Baba's Place, Marrickville

Spend your Sunday sipping natural wine at this celebration of Eastern and Central European wineries.

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News
Firedoor's Lennox Hastie Is Opening a New Basque-Inspired Wine Bar in Surry Hills

Gildas, Firedoor's walk-in-friendly sibling venue, is set to arrive later this year.

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News
Bar Patron Has Reopened with a New Menu (and Plenty of Tequila) After a Three-Year Hiatus

The Circular Quay spot is back in business, pairing earthy tones, harbour views, and a new food and drink menu starring the restaurant's signature steak and lobster taco.

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Win an Overnight Stay to Hang Out with the Animals at Taronga Zoo's Luxurious Wildlife Retreat

Calling all animal lovers — you can win a dreamy staycation with tours of the zoo and dinner at Taronga's Me-Gal.

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Harry's and Don Julio Camino De La Margarita

Thu, 5 May - Thu, 2 Jun 2022
Harry's, Surry Hills

This Surry Hill favourite is hosting a month-long marg fest with prawn taquitos and birria tacos.

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Sydney Favourite Firedoor Just Came in Third in the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants for 2022

Firedoor was one of seven Australian spots to make the list — and one New Zealand eatery made the cut, too.

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We're Giving Away 150 Free Passes to YCK Laneways' Huge Food and Music Festival This Weekend

Take cocktail-making masterclasses from Maybe Sammy and Cantina OK! or catch sets from Sneaky Sound System and Wafia — for free!

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YCK Intersections: Master the Art

Fri, 22 Apr - Sun, 24 Apr 2022
Barrack Street, Sydney

YCK Laneways is throwing a three-day long weekend party with Maybe Sammy, Cantina OK!, Sneaky Sound System, Wafia and Day1.

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Bar Patron Has Reopened with a New Menu (and Plenty of Tequila) After a Three-Year Hiatus

Win an Overnight Stay to Hang Out with the Animals at Taronga Zoo's Luxurious Wildlife Retreat

Harry's and Don Julio Camino De La Margarita

Sydney Favourite Firedoor Just Came in Third in the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants for 2022

We're Giving Away 150 Free Passes to YCK Laneways' Huge Food and Music Festival This Weekend

YCK Intersections: Master the Art

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