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: Zama Is Bondi's Fiery New Argentinian Restaurant Specialising in Charcoal-Grilled Dishes

The parrilla grill is firing at this bustling new Bondi Road spot, which serves up smokey Argentinian meats and empanadas.

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Event
La Vie Royale

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023
Restaurant Hubert, Sydney

Restaurant Hubert's immersive cabaret experience returns to its hidden underground theatre — with bottomless wine.

Buy Tickets

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Restaurant
Nu'u by Nativo

29 Glebe Point Road, Glebe

Glebe Point Road's two-storey Mexican restaurant and mezcal bar celebrates southern Mexican cuisine and small-batch spirits.

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News
SXSW Sydney Is Taking Over Tumbalong Park in October with a Free Eight-Day Festival Hub

Everyone's invited to this free festival hub with pop-up bars, cooking demonstrations, surprise performances, an outdoor cinema and Dr Karl.

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News
The Empire Hotel in Annandale Is Receiving a Full-Venue Makeover — and Welcoming in Maybe Frank

Big news for Annandale — The Empire will reopen as The Federal next month with Fabbrica pasta and wine, Maybe Sammy cocktails and pizza, a sports bar and boutique accommodation.

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News
Coming Soon: Three Messina Head Chefs Have Teamed Up to Open a Bakery in Darlinghurst

After a residency at The Cannery Markets, these next-level pastries are coming to Darlinghurst before the end of the year.

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Event
Darling Square Moon Festival 2023

Fri, 15 Sep - Sun, 1 Oct 2023
Darling Square, Haymarket

You'll find mooncakes, fried ice cream, taiyaki, limited-time set menus and a live acrobatic lion dance performance at this year's Darling Square Moon Festival.

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News
Rozelle's Fabbrica Bread Shop Has Just Opened Inside a Dreamy New Maloneys Grocer

The team behind Ragazzi and Fabbrica Pasta Bar has just levelled up your morning coffee and pastry game.

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Event
Mexican Independence Day at El Primo Sanchez and Oxford House

Sat, 16 Sep - Sun, 17 Sep 2023
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Three bars from 2022's World's 50 Best Bars list — and one from the next 50 after that — are coming to Sydney for a weekend-long Mexican Independence Day party.

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News
Burger Head Is Closing Down Its Final Two Stores in Penrith and Botany This October

Burger Head fans have until the end of October to visit — but, never fear, the beloved food truck will still be doing the rounds.

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News
The Ambitious New Ricos Tacos Is Opening Across Two Levels of The Norfolk Hotel This Month

Ricos Tacos Redfern will feature a "fun, experimental" food menu, Maybe Sammy cocktails and Sunday barbecues out in the courtyard.

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News
Longstanding Sydney Pub Jacksons on George Has Finally Reopened Under Maurice Terzini's Guidance

This CBD stalwart is back — with a ground-floor pub, luxe first-floor bistro and breezy rooftop bar.

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News
Beloved Jervis Bay Brewery Flamin Galah Has Opened a Huge New Brewpub in Chippendale

You'll find plenty of tap beers, crowd-pleasing eats and $20 happy hour jugs in the old Hotel Broadway space.

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The Team Behind The Duke of Clarence Has Opened a Sleek New Bottle Shop and Deli in The Rocks

This stunning new bottle shop has taken over a historic George Street building with artisanal spirits and tasting flights.

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Baba's Bizzarro Can Party

Sun, 10 Sep, 2023
Baba's Place, Marrickville

Baba's Place is getting in on a Sydney tradition — bottomless brunch.

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Coming Soon: Josh Niland Is Going Global with a New Sustainable Seafood Restaurant in Singapore

Niland's first overseas restaurant will bring his one-of-a-kind nose-to-tail approach to fish to The Singapore Edition hotel.

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Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night 2023

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023
Macquarie University, Macquarie Park

Take a guided tour at the telescope park, watch immersive projections of the universe and catch talks from intergalactic experts.

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Cult-Favourite Hospo Duo BABS Is Opening a Pop-Up Neighbourhood Bar and Restaurant in the Old Saga Space

Enmore is set to score a new limited-time venue, which the owners describe as "a love letter to the Inner West".

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$4 Lunch at Costi's Fish and Chips Quay Quarter

Tue, 5 Sep, 2023
Costi's Fish and Chips Quay Quarter, Sydney

Yes, you're reading that right — you can get a hearty lunch in Sydney for just $4 on Tuesday, September 5.

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Sammy Junior x Mai Dolci High Tea - CANCELLED

Wed, 6 Sep, 2023
Sammy Junior, Sydney

Maybe Sammy cocktails and high tea come together at last at this luxurious midweek pop-up.

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