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
Ramadan Nights Is Returning to Lakemba for 31 Packed Nights of Food and Culture

More than 75 local businesses will descend upon Haldon Street from dusk till 3am to celebrate the most sacred month on the Islamic calendar.

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News
The Hinchcliff House Team Brings a Dose of Luxury to the Newly Revamped Bondi Pavilion with Promenade

This 900-square-metre all-day venue brings next-level eats and takeaway coffee to Bondi from Wednesday, March 8.

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News
Otis Is the Neighbourhood Bar That's Brought Porchetta Rolls and an All-Star Team to Golden Gully's Old Digs

Leichhardt has scored a charming newcomer with native ingredients at the centre of its cocktails, a hefty happy hour and top-notch sambos.

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Restaurant
Glory Days Bondi

3 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach

This sibling cafe to the beloved North Sydney spot brings an all-day menu and European summer holiday energy to the Bondi Pavilion.

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Event
Jac + Jack Summer Outlet Sale

Mon, 27 Feb - Mon, 13 Mar 2023
Jac + Jack Outlet, Surry Hills

Head into this boutique fashion label's Surry Hills outlet store for up to 80-percent off samples and treasures from previous years.

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News
Sydney Could Score Three Huge Outdoor Concert Venues Under a New Proposal

The team behind a new 30,000-capacity openair concert venue in Lake Macquarie wants to bring three new outdoor stages to Sydney.

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Event
Dark Gladfo 2023

Sat, 4 Mar and
The Lord Gladstone, Chippendale

The Lord Gladstone is throwing a music and arts festival with live music, drawing classes, $6.66 frosé and DJ sets until 3am.

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News
After Weeks of Controversy, Sticky Fingers Have Been Dropped From Bluesfest 2023

The festival released a reluctant statement showing support for the band while announcing it'll be removing them from this year's lineup.

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News
Breezy All-Day Cafe Glory Days Has Officially Opened Inside the New Bondi Pavilion

Beloved North Sydney cafe has opened a second Sydney outpost — this time with sweeping water views and a hefty lunch menu.

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News
Coming Soon: Palazzo Salato Is Clarence Street's New 120-Seat Trattoria From the Ragazzi Team

The Love Tilly Group's biggest and most-ambitious opening is coming to the CBD in April.

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News
Belles Is Giving Away Spicy Chicken Sandwiches to Open Its Flagship Sydney Restaurant

Head in for the free sandwiches, stay for the spicy tenders, orange wines and harbour views.

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Bar
El Primo Sanchez

27-33 Oxford Street, Paddington

This new venue from the Maybe Sammy crew serves up tequila cocktails and Mexican eats inside Paddington's The Rose.

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News
Deep Fried Ice Creamery Duo Duo Has Opened a Flagship Strathfield Store Filled with Nostalgic Desserts

Moving from food trucks to a sleek brick-and-mortar gelateria, Duo Duo is offering Vietnamese iced coffee gelato, Biscoff cheesecake doughnuts and its specialty: deep fried ice cream.

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News
Self Raised Is South Sydney's Charming New Cafe and Bakery From the My Mother's Cousin Team

After mastering the art of pizza dough, this hospo team has moved on to baked goods with the goods.

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Event
Sexy Fish Takeover at Re-

Mon, 6 Mar, 2023
Re -, Eveleigh

Re- is one of six global venues launching international bar Sexy Fish's new cocktail menu — serving up the boozy creations for one night only.

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Event
Bert's Pride Plane

Sat, 18 Feb - Sun, 5 Mar 2023
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

With cocktails, drag, unbeatable views of Sydney harbour and a waterfront feast, this is the most extravagant Sydney WorldPride experience you can find.

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News
Great News: Glebe Markets Are Officially Saved with a New Tenant Taking Over the Sydney Institution

The team behind markets in Marrickville and Kings Cross has been appointed the interim manager of this beloved market.

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Bar
The Abercrombie Hotel

100 Broadway, Chippendale

Dance the night away at this massive Chippendale venue, which boasts multiple dance floors, a rooftop bar and a bottle shop.

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Bar
ARQ Sydney

16 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst

A staple of Oxford Street for more than two decades.

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Event
Lorde: Solar Power World Tour 2023

Mon, 13 Mar - Tue, 14 Mar 2023
Aware Super Theatre, Sydney

Get ready to belt out all the words to 'Ribs' and 'Green Light'.

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