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
Ashfield Apothecary Two Years Strong

Sat, 13 Nov, 2021
Ashfield Apothecary, Ashfield

Score a free cup of Single O coffee or a limited-edition Tokyo Lamington cake at this inner west coffee haven's second birthday celebration.

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Bar
Piccolo Bar Kings Cross

6 Roslyn Street, Potts Point

Kings Cross institution Piccolo has been revitalised as a 12-seat aperitivo bar that pays homage to the history of the spot.

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News
Nomad Group's Second Sydney Venue Beau Is the New Wine Bar and Deli Coming to Surry Hills

Beau will serve deli treats for breakfast and lunch, plus Mediterranean bar snacks and offer an expansive wine list at dinnertime.

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News
MuMu Is Dan Hong's New Restaurant and Sibling Venue to Ms G's Opening Next Month

The all-day venue will be serving street food-inspired dishes daily until 2am alongside vibrant cocktails and Ms G's fan-favourite yuzu slushies.

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News
The NSW Government Is Investing $50 Million to Improve Swimming Spots and Public Spaces

Under the plan, new swimming and kayaking locations will be created in Greater Sydney, while regional NSW will be treated to new and improved hiking trails and open spaces.

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Event
Laugh Outta Lockdown Festival

Fri, 5 Nov - Sat, 18 Dec 2021
The Factory Theatre, Marrickville

The Factory Theatre is hosting six weeks of comedy to inject some giggles back into your life post-lockdown.

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Event
Rocker Sundays

Sun, 7 Nov, 2021
Rocker, North Bondi

Head to Rocker each Sunday arvo for two hours of free-flowing rose, Sydney rock oysters, cauliflower hummus and live tunes.

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Event
Art Pharmacy Installations at The Rocks

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 - Sat, 1 Oct 2022
The Rocks

Discover these five public art installations that have popped up in The Rocks.

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News
CBD Favourite Burrow Bar Has Expanded With a New Vietnamese Restaurant Called Cash Only Diner

This first-of-its kind Sydney restaurant is serving dishes showcasing the cuisine of regional Vietnamese city Hue.

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News
Roundhouse Is Newcastle's New Rooftop Restaurant with a Big Focus on Local Produce

Crystalbrook has opened Roundhouse, its flagship rooftop restaurant which sources 80-percent of its produce from within a three-hour drive of the site.

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Bar
Lola's Level 1

186 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

Oysters, martinis and Mediterranean meals star at this 94-seat venue from two Sydney hospitality mainstays.

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Bar
Marrickville Springs

98 Sydenham Road, Marrickville

This sun-soaked rooftop is adorned with a neon bin chicken and serves Philter brews and frozen cocktails.

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News
Oncore Is the Crown Sydney's New Sky-High Restaurant with World-Renowned Chef Clare Smyth at the Helm

Smyth has previously been named World's Best Female Chef at the 2018 World's 50 Best Restaurants and cooked at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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News
Beloved Sydney Yum Cha Venue Marigold Is Closing Next Month

The iconic Haymarket restaurant will close to the public on Sunday, December 5.

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Event
Burwood Chinatown $1 Daily Deals

Mon, 1 Nov - Tue, 30 Nov 2021
Burwood Chinatown, Burwood

Burwood Chinatown is encouraging locals to support businesses in the area with 30 different $1 deals across 30 days.

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Event
Jung Sung Bottomless Lunch

Sat, 6 Nov - Sun, 7 Nov 2021
Jung Sung Contemporary Korean, Chippendale

Wash down Moreton Bay bugs served two ways, raw tuna salad and MB9+ grade wagyu beef with two hours of unlimited drinks at this next-level bottomless lunch.

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Event
The Taphouse and Elm Rooftop 49-Percent Off Month

Mon, 1 Nov - Tue, 30 Nov 2021
The Taphouse, Darlinghurst

These Darlinghurst venues are offering 49-percent off their entire menus throughout November.

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Event
Public Figure Paddington Pop-Up

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 - Thu, 31 Mar 2022
Public Figure, Paddington

This online fashion and lifestyle store has refurbished a former cake shop on Oxford Street and turned into a summer pop up.

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Saturday Carpark Parties at Public House Petersham

Multiple single dates
Public House Petersham, Petersham

Celebrate the return of the dancefloor to Sydney with this series of free inner west parties.

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News
Paski Vineria Popolare Is the New Italian Restaurant and Wine Shop Opening on Oxford Street

Taking over the digs of spritz bar This Must Be The Place, Paski Vineria Popolare will host weekly wine tastings and food from a former Ragazzi and 10 William Street chef.

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