Concrete Playground's Most-Read Sydney Stories of 2018
As we approach the end of the year, here at Concrete Playground, we stop to take a glance backwards — to take stock of what happened in Sydney in 2018 and how the city has changed. As always, there's been a lot of notable developments.
Our most popular stories of the year — the ones that resonated with you the most — include the city's new things: an underground whisky bar, a Japanese karaoke joint with giant katsu and spectacular walking track. But, most of all, you just wanted to get away from it all. Our story on the Central Coast's stunning bakehouse and restaurant has been the most-read story this year. So in 2018, make time for mini getaways — pack it all in for an email-less weekend of swims, sunsets and self-care.
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NewsSaddles Is the Central Coast's Stunning New Bush Restaurant and Bakehouse
The homestead-like venue sits on a dam on a 28-acre property in Mount White — and it's only an hour from the city.
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NewsBang Bang Is Sydney's New Home of Mega Katsu, Cocktails and Karaoke
It's the newest addition to Darling Square's Steam Mill Lane.
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NewsA Harry Potter-Themed 'Potions' Bar Is Popping Up in Australia
The latest themed event will see you attend a boozy Hogwarts potions class.
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NewsHow the Collapse of Damian Griffiths' Hospitality Empire Extends Beyond Just Doughnut Time
The closure of 30 Doughnut Time outlets around the country is really just the tip of the iceberg — this is what it means for his other venues.
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NewsThe Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century Will Be Visible in Australia This Month
It'll span 103 minutes — and there won't be another one this long until the 2100s.
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NewsThis Pop-Up Is Giving Away Free Coffee and Frank Green Keep Cups
Now you really have no excuses to give up single-use coffee cups.
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NewsSquire's Landing Is Sydney's New Brewhouse Right on the Harbour
It's James Squire's new two-storey restaurant, bar and microbrewery — and it's right on the water.
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NewsThis New Sydney Map Highlights the City's Least Safe Spots for Women
The interactive map allows users to anonymously report incidents of street harassment as well as spots that feel safe.
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NewsThe Botanica Vaucluse Is Sydney's New Luxury Garden Restaurant and Spa
The impressive concept boasts a farm-to-table menu, its own gin, massages and millennial pink chairs.
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NewsSoutheast Sydney Has a Spectacular New Coastal Walking Track
The Western Escarpment Walking Track connects Maroubra and Malabar via wild bushland and some stunning vantage points that look over the bay.
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NewsThis Heritage-Listed Building in The Rocks Is Now an Old-World Whisky Bar
The impressive space features exposed sandstone walls, renewed original fireplaces and 150 different whiskies.
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NewsMudgee's Luxe Hillside Glamping Retreat Has Expanded
Off the grid accommodation for those who don't want to go completely back to basics.
