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?

Cafe
Ashfield Apothecary

19 Charlotte Street, Ashfield

Try different coffee beans paired with decadent Persian love cake at this inner west cafe.

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News
A New National Park Is Set to Be Established in Western Sydney to Help Reintroduce Locally Extinct Animals

The 500-hectare predator-free zone will help reintroduce quolls, bettongs and the brush-tailed phascogale into the area.

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News
The City of Sydney and Brand X Are Launching a New State-of-the-Art Creative Studio in the CBD

The City of Sydney has signed a 99-year lease for a five-storey creative studio space on Bathurst Street.

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News
The First Section of George Street's New Pedestrian and Outdoor Dining Precinct Has Been Unveiled

A new pedestrian zone between Bathurst and Goulburn Street is the first piece of the $43.5 million-dollar project to open to the public.

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Event
Tokyo Lamington x By George

Sat, 25 Sep - Sun, 26 Sep 2021
By George Coffee, Croydon Park

Croydon Park locals will have the chance to sample this inner west lamington shop's inventive take on the Australian staple.

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Event
Mimi Loves to Bake

Sat, 25 Sep, 2021
Coogee Pavilion, Coogee

Head to Coogee Pavilion this Saturday for a pop-up bake sale from Mimi's.

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News
The City of Sydney Is Set to Revamp Ten CBD Laneways with New Walkways and Art Installations

Ten inner-city laneways have been flagged for upgrades over the next ten years.

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News
The Entertainment Quarter's Irish Pub Has Been Transformed Following a Multimillion-Dollar Makeover

Everyone's first stop after the footy or cricket has been revitalised with new al fresco dining, a 32-tap bar and an inventive menu.

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Event
Free Cold Brew at Industry Beans

Thu, 23 Sep - Sat, 25 Sep 2021
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

The coffee roaster is celebrating its Newstead store's second birthday with free cold brews.

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Event
Porcine x Buffalo Trace Box

Fri, 24 Sep - Sat, 25 Sep 2021
Porcine, Paddington

Pick up a box of pork cuts, cauliflower cheese pie and bourbon from this Paddington bistro.

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Event
Koala Surprise Birthday Sale

Mon, 20 Sep - Sun, 26 Sep 2021
Online

Koala is offering up to 20 percent off its full range of homewares to celebrate its sixth birthday.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Fabbrica Bread Shop

Multiple single dates
Fabbrica, Sydney

Pick up chilli oil and black sesame focaccia, custard bombolini and fresh loaves of sourdough at Fabbrica's weekly pop-up bakery.

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Event
Dear Sainte Eloise Picnic Packs

Thu, 16 Sep - Sun, 31 Oct 2021
Dear Sainte Éloise, Potts Point

Elevate your first trip to the park with this picnic hamper from Potts Point favourite Dear Sainte Eloise.

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News
A Four-in-One Vegan Mega Hub with Three Restaurants and a Supermarket Is Coming to Enmore Road

The vegan hub will feature a comprehensive supermarket, sushi spot, teppanyaki restaurant and an Italian eatery.

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Event
Ciccia Bella Takeaway Menu

Wed, 1 Sep - Sun, 24 Oct 2021
CicciaBella Osteria + Bar, Bondi Beach

Bondi and Parramatta favourite Ciccia Bella has reopened for takeaway and is now offering finish-at-home meals.

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News
Former Soho Site the Piccadilly Hotel Will Be Transformed Into a Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Bar

The Potts Point mainstay is set for a major transformation.

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Event
Elph Social Tiny House Virtual Classes

Multiple single dates
Online

Build these adorable tiny houses at this online workshop.

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Event
The Star At Home

Wed, 1 Sep - Sun, 24 Oct 2021
The Star Sydney, Pyrmont

Order yourself a packed set menu to enjoy at home from one of The Star's many eateries.

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Event
Bistrot 916 Takeaway Menu

Wed, 1 Sep - Sun, 10 Oct 2021
Bistrot 916, Elizabeth Bay

This Potts Point bistro has launched an extravagant takeaway and heat-at-home menu featuring steak banquets, oysters and next-level cheeseburgers.

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News
Melbourne Brewery Brick Lane Has Been Awarded the World's Best Porter at the World Beer Awards

The independent brewery picked up three awards, including Australia's best amber pale ale and Australia's best APA.

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