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?

Event
StickyBeak

Fri, 8 Mar - Sat, 9 Mar 2024
National Art School, Darlinghurst

Archie Rose and P&V have pulled together an all-star cast of Sydney hospo favourites — including Bloodwood, Raja, Fabbrica and PS40 — for this two-day food and drink festival.

Buy Tickets

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Restaurant
Martinez Restaurant, Terrace and Bar

50 Bridge Street, Sydney

Martinez serves up a view-heavy rooftop bar and a luxe French dining room in Circular Quay.

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Bar
Above 319

319-325 Sussex Street, Sydney

Sip cocktails high above Sydney's CBD at this bright greenery-filled rooftop bar.

Book a Table

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Restaurant
Joe's Sandwich Bar

292 Kent Street, Sydney

An affordable vegan sandwich shop in the heart of Sydney's CBD.

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Bar
Taphouse Sydney

122 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst

The Taphouse 2.0 brings fun wines, long necks of Tsingtao and succulent Chinese meals to Darlinghurst under the guidance of the Forresters team.

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Cafe
Charc

61-65 Regent Street, Chippendale

Sydney meat lovers, make a bee-line to this Chippendale cafe where you'll find sandwiches loaded with house-made pastrami, salami and smoked wagyu.

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Cafe
This Way Canteen

Phillip Street, Sydney

The Hinchcliff House team's crowd-pleasing CBD cafe — with a loaded sandwich menu, standout coffee and lunchtime beers.

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Guide
The Best Sandwiches in Sydney for Under $15

At these affordable inner-city Sydney lunch spots, you can wrap your hands around a sensational sandwich for a tenner and some change.

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News
Six Months After Being Reintroduced to the Royal National Park, Platypuses Are Loving Their New Home

Ten platypuses were released into the Royal National Park in May 2023 after bring extinct in the area for 50 years.

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Event
Blak Powerhouse

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024
Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

Nooky and We Are Warriors takeover the Powerhouse Museum on January 26 for a celebration of Blak power and excellence — with performances from 3%, JK-47 and Becca Hatch.

Book Now

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Guide
The 20 Best Restaurants in Sydney

These are Sydney's must-visit venues for any discerning food aficionado.

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News
Oxford Street Favourite Sandoitchi Is Expanding with a New Chatswood Outpost in 2024

One of Sydney's best cafes is bringing its must-try Japanese sandos across the bridge, opening in Chatswood Chase this February.

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Restaurant
Malibu

62 Foster Street, Surry Hills

A Sydney stalwart dedicated to affordable sandwiches and salads.

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News
Maurice Terzini Has Opened His Latest Venture Snack Kitchen in Potts Point with His Son Sylvester

Snacky share plates, spritzes and wines are the name of the game at this new summer-ready father-son joint on Macleay Street.

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Event
Wildflower Brewing Euro Summer Release Party

Sat, 13 Jan, 2024
Wildflower Brewing & Blending, Marrickville

Wildflower Brewing & Blending is hosting a Euro summer party with eats from Hotluck Snack Club to celebrate its newest beer.

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Event
Lost Sundays Block Party

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024
ivy, Sydney

Lost Sundays is taking over the Ivy precinct with a 12-hour dance party headlined by CC:Disco!, DJ Boring and KiNK.

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Event
Julie Byrne: Australian Tour 2024

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

US folk songwriter Julie Byrne is bringing her devastating 2023 album 'The Greater Wings' to Brisbane Powerhouse's Underground Theatre.

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Julie Byrne: Australian Tour 2024

Wed, 24 Jan - Thu, 25 Jan 2024
Various locations around Victoria, Melbourne

US folk songwriter Julie Byrne is bringing her devastating 2023 album 'The Greater Wings' to a pair of Victorian shows.

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Restaurant
Chan Kun Kee

42 Walker Street, Rhodes

Hong Kong institution Chan Kun Kee has expanded Down Under with the opening of this bustling Rhodes eatery.

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Bar
The Caterpillar Club

92 Pitt Street, Sydney

Swillhouse brings another moody underground haunt to Sydney with this walk-in only record and cocktail bar — with a must-try cheeseburger.

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