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
Gnocchi Night at Fabbrica Pasta Shop

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023
Fabbrica, Sydney

One of Sydney's best wine and pasta bars is cooking up a different gnocchi special every Tuesday night.

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News
Belles Hot Chicken Is Bringing Nashville-Style Eats and Whisky Slushies to Its First Ever Bondi Location

Spicy chicken sandwiches, Nashville-style wings and boozy slushies are coming to the former Hall Street home of Fonda from October.

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News
Heritage-Listed Balmain Pub The Dry Dock Will Return Under New Owners Later This Year

The historic corner pub was first opened in the 1850s — and it's being revitalised with a former Rockpool and Felix chef leading the kitchen.

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News
Powerhouse Museum Will Ramp Up Its Focus on Food and Drinks at Its New Parramatta Site

Set to open in 2025, the Western Sydney site will feature food and beverage offerings themed around its exhibitions, plus a huge demonstration kitchen.

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News
Newtown's New Wine Bar Famelia Is Here to Help You Find Your Next Favourite Drop

Now open in Cittavino's former home, this new pint-sized bar offers wine flights, pét-nat spritzes and a try-before-you-buy bottle shop.

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News
Multi-Level CBD Stalwart Jacksons on George Is Finally Set to Reopen in September

The expansive Circular Quay venue will boast a ground-floor pub, luxe first-floor bistro and breezy rooftop bar.

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Restaurant
A.P Place

9 Barrack Street, Sydney

A.P Bakery's third outpost will entice city workers back to the office with its catalogue of cult-favourite baked goods.

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Event
50 Percent Off Winter Dining at Ripples, The Fenwick and Lago Cucina

Fri, 21 Jul - Thu, 31 Aug 2023
Various

Two Sydney restaurants and one Central Coast diner are offering half-priced set menus until the end of August.

Buy Tickets

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News
The Dolphin Hotel Has Enlisted the Help of an Ex-Bella Brutta Chef to Revamp Its Pizza Menu

You'll now find Delfino Pizzeria serving up Italian surf and turf, New York sausage and eggplant ragu pizzas inside one of Sydney best pubs.

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Event
Free Lamingtons and Coffee at Tokyo Lamington

Fri, 21 Jul - Sat, 22 Jul 2023
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Tokyo Lamington is giving away free chocolate lamingtons and Single O coffee with in-store purchases for two days.

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Event
Petermen's Sunday Roast

Sun, 3 Sep, 2023
Petermen, Saint Leonards

This roast at Josh and Julie Niland's St Leonards outpost is truly like no other.

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News
Beloved Sydney Haunt The Lansdowne Hotel Is Up for Sale Right Now If You've Got a Spare $25 Million

The Chippendale stalwart is being shopped around with a multimillion-dollar price tag — and it won't necessarily remain a pokie-free live music venue under new owners.

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News
The 2026 Commonwealth Games Will No Longer Be Held in Regional Victoria

The Victorian Government has pulled the plug on hosting the games in the state's regional hubs due to unforeseen costs — and will reallocate more than $2 billion to regional sporting upgrades, tourism and housing.

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News
Ezra's Vibrant New Next-Door Neighbour Raja Celebrates an Underappreciated Side of Indian Cuisine

Ex-Firedoor chef Ahana Dutt heads up this new Kellett Street spot, which combines regional Indian creations with NSW fresh produce.

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Now Open: Salma's Canteen Has Officially Arrived in Rosebery From the Saga and Kepos Teams

Just weeks after shutting Saga, Andy Bowdy is back with this welcoming lunch spot in collaboration with Michael Rantissi of Kepos Street Kitchen.

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Now Open: Three Blue Ducks' New Regional Restaurant Celebrates Fresh Produce and Big Flavours

Three Blue Ducks Bellingen has arrived within 16 acres of picturesque gardens surrounded by Dorrigo National Park.

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Like a Version Hottest 100 Party

Sat, 15 Jul, 2023
Public House Petersham, Petersham

Looking for a Hottest 100 party? Public House Petersham has you covered.

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Now Open: Makaveli Is Bondi's New Culinary Triple Threat From an Exciting Young Hospitality Duo

Hit up this pocket-sized Glenayr Avenue spot for post-surf coffee or late-night negronis.

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I Am the People

Wed, 28 Jun - Sun, 12 Nov 2023
White Rabbit Gallery, Chippendale

White Rabbit Gallery's latest exhibition explores class in China through bright LED collages, otherworldly paintings and portraits of Xinjiang cowboys.

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THAT Hot Sauce Shop Is the Northern Beaches' New Spicy Speciality Store with a Hot Sauce Tasting Bar

Spice up your life with this new Manly store specialising in all things hot.

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THAT Hot Sauce Shop Is the Northern Beaches' New Spicy Speciality Store with a Hot Sauce Tasting Bar

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