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
Now Open: Deux Freres Brings the Intimate Pintxos Bar Experience to Circular Quay

A visit to Quay Quarter's fantastic new Basque restaurant will transport you to a vibrant European backstreet.

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Restaurant
The Evergreen

260 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood

This lush Chatswood eatery is shaking things up with Korean high tea and kimchi margaritas.

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Restaurant
Derrel's

89 Parramatta Road, Camperdown

A loveable BYO Indian diner with a big naughties energy from The Lady Hampshire's Brendan King.

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Event
Post Malone: If Y'all Weren't Here I'd Be Crying Tour

Thu, 23 Nov, 2023
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

Wow: the 'Congratulations', 'Rockstar', 'Sunflower' and 'Circles' singer is bringing his world tour to Brisbane.

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Event
Post Malone: If Y'all Weren't Here I'd Be Crying Tour

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023
The Domain, Sydney

Wow: the 'Congratulations', 'Rockstar', 'Sunflower' and 'Circles' singer is bringing his world tour to Sydney.

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Old Love's Is a Hidden Love Letter to Rum in the Basement of the Old Mate's Place Building

Take a trip through the book of rum with the Old Mate's Place team — and make sure to order a Cubano sandwich on the way.

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Restaurant
Fabbrica Bread Shop

733 Darling Street, Rozelle

The Ragazzi and Love, Tilly Devine crew turns its attention towards baked goods with this idyllic Rozelle bakery.

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News
Kurumba Is Surry Hills' New Sri Lankan Diner and Hopper Bar From the Team Behind The Fold

There's hot butter soft-shell crab and a chopped roti and lobster curry up in the dining room — while down in the bar you'll be pairing hoppers with a nice glass of wine.

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An Approachable New French Bistro Chez Blue Will Open at Rozelle's Sackville Hotel This Week

Say bonjour to Darling Street's new neighbourhood French diner with croissant-washed martinis, chicken liver brûlée and steak frites.

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Sydney's Maybe Sammy Has Been Named the Number-One Bar in the World for 2023 by Top 500 Bars

The data-driven list sees the Harbour City cocktail bar come out on top — with 22 other Australian bars making the list.

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Event
The World Bar: One More Time

Sat, 18 Nov, 2023
Kings Cross Hotel, Kings Cross

World Bar is returning to Sydney for a one-night takeover of Kings Cross Hotel — and yes, there will be teapots.

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News
Derrel's Is Camperdown's Friendly New Indian Diner From Exciting Young Chef Brendan King

With some help from the Baba's Place team, the chef and PUBLIC Hospitality have brought a late-night BYO eatery and takeaway spot to Parramatta Road.

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News
Accor Stadium and CommBank Stadium's Food Offerings Are Getting a Huge Revamp

You'll soon be able to feast on El Jannah, Five Guys and even Nobu at your next trip to the footy or a big-name stadium concert.

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News
GetSashimi Is Bondi's New One-Stop Shop for Top-Quality Seafood

The founders of seafood delivery service GetFish have just opened this new spot for fresh, affordable sashimi and seafood in Sydney's east.

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Event
Mitch Orr Menu at Two Good Co Cafe

Wed, 1 Nov - Thu, 30 Nov 2023
Two Good Co. Cafe at Yirranma Place, Darlinghurst

Kiln's Mitch Orr is in charge of the guest menu at Two Good Co's Darlinghurst cafe for the month of November.

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Restaurant
Jacksons on George

176 George Street, Sydney

This CBD stalwart is back under the guidance of Maurice Terzini with inventive pub feeds, a European bistro and an expansive rooftop bar.

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Event
Vodka Cruiser On Tap Launch Party at The Marly

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023
Marlborough Hotel, Newtown

Vodka Cruisers are now available on tap — and The Marly Bar is throwing a party to celebrate with an OG Wiggle on the decks.

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Event
Bower Hard Kombucha Tasting Room

Fri, 20 Oct - Sun, 10 Dec 2023
Bower Hard Kombucha Tasting Room, Manly

Sydney's first hard kombucha tasting room has popped up in Manly.

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News
Luxurious Rooftop Restaurant Ciel Is Opening in Norwest with an Acclaimed Chef at the Helm Next Year

A big dose of luxury is coming to The Hills with the arrival of this 300-square-metre restaurant.

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Event
FBi SMAC Awards 2023

Thu, 9 Nov, 2023
Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

Celebrate the best music, arts and culture that Sydney has to offer at this free awards ceremony — with performances from Ziggy Ramo and Vv Pete, plus food from Yulli's.

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