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
Enmore Road's Classification as a Special Entertainment Precinct Has Been Extended Until at Least July 2023

Sydney's summer of late nights and live music has been given another boost.

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News
Twenty Restaurants and Takeaway Eateries Have Been Announced as Part of the New Circular Quay Dining Precinct

The revamped Jacksons on George is set to open next year alongside a host of dining tenants including new Malay Chinese Noodle Bar, Toastiesmith and Sunday outposts.

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News
Where to Watch the Socceroos' Round of 16 World Cup Match Against Argentina in Sydney

Here are the viewing sites, pubs, clubs and cinemas you can head to on Sunday morning if you want to watch Australia take on Argentina shoulder-to-shoulder with the fans.

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Event
Sydney Modern Project Opening Program

Saturday, December 3 - Sunday, December 11, 2022
Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

The Art Gallery of NSW is welcoming art lovers to its new Sydney Modern Project with a free nine-day program featuring extended opening hours, a concert from Ellie Goulding and a series of talks.

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AGNSW's Sydney Modern Project Has Arrived with Immersive Installations, Water Views and a Massive Murakami Work

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet called the $344-million gallery New South Wales' "most significant cultural build since the Opera House".

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Event
Frankie's Pizza Goes to Hell: The Final Campaign

Thursday, December 1 - Sunday, December 11, 2022
Frankie's, Sydney

Frankie's Pizza is saying goodbye with a massive program of farewell events before it closes on Sunday, December 11.

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Event
Second Life Markets: Summer

Sunday, December 4, 2022
137-155 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst

Pick up pre-loved and upcycled clothes from over 100 local sellers and designers at this Darlinghurst market.

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News
The Abercrombie Is Reopening in December with a New Set of Dance Floors and a 24-Hour License

To kick off the revival of this storied venue, Solotel is throwing a 36-hour party from 5pm Friday until 5am Christmas Day.

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Justin North Has Opened His New Greek-Inspired Restaurant Sofia Above Bar Cleveland in Surry Hills

The grill is firing at this new southern-Mediterranean diner.

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News
The City of Sydney Is Investing $5 Million to Revive Dixon Street Mall As Part of a Huge Chinatown Revamp

The project will aim to maintain the rich diversity of Chinatown and support its local businesses.

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Event
Danish Christmas Market

Saturday, November 26, 2022
Danish Church in Australia, Pennant Hills

Snack your way through Danish open sandwiches, pancakes and hotdogs while you shop for the perfect Christmas gift.

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Event
Gucci Garden Archetypes

Thursday, November 17, 2022 - Sunday, January 15, 2023
Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

The Powerhouse Museum is hosting a two-month run of this immersive multi-sensory Gucci exhibition.

Book Now

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Event
SOFT CENTRE: UNFURL

Thursday, November 24 - Sunday, November 27, 2022
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

This experimental music festival is taking over Sydney for four days.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Built to Spill Wine Pop-Up Shop Tour

Saturday, November 26, 2022, Saturday, December 3, 2022, Saturday, December 10, 2022 and Saturday, December 17, 2022
Various Locations Across NSW

This local natural winemaker is popping up at The Lansdowne, The Duke of Enmore, Leichardt Bowlo and Laguma with free tastings, vinyl and DJ sets.

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Nativo Continues Sydney's Love-Affair with Authentic Mexican with a New Pyrmont Taqueria

Michelin-trained chef Manuel Diaz is adding native Australian ingredients to his favourite Mexican street food dishes.

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Former Sagra Owner Nigel Ward Has Opened His Ambitious New Italian Restaurant Passeggiata

Waverley has a bright new yellow restaurant from Ward, who has ambitions to make it the "Lucio's of the 21st century".

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The City of Sydney Has Extended Its Free Outdoor Dining Program Until June 2025

The extension of the program will cost the council $4 million in foregone revenue.

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EDDY Is the New Dining, Culture and Retail Precinct Taking Over Central Station's Eddy Avenue

The precinct is opening with 13 new tenants this week.

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Golden Age Cinema & Bar Is Opening a Neighbourhood Bar and Cultural Space in Central Station

The multi-faceted venue will open in mid-December as part of a new cultural, retail and dining precinct taking over Eddy Avenue.

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Parramatta Park Is Now Home to Misc, a Sleek 300-Seat Venue From Jad Nehmetallah and Joel Bennetts

There's something for everyone at this expansive new Western Sydney restaurant.

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The City of Sydney Has Extended Its Free Outdoor Dining Program Until June 2025

EDDY Is the New Dining, Culture and Retail Precinct Taking Over Central Station's Eddy Avenue

Golden Age Cinema & Bar Is Opening a Neighbourhood Bar and Cultural Space in Central Station

Parramatta Park Is Now Home to Misc, a Sleek 300-Seat Venue From Jad Nehmetallah and Joel Bennetts

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