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
The Great Graze Is the Massive Two-Day Food Festival Taking Over Barangaroo This October

There's going to be a tasting trail featuring umami potato gems and truffle spring rolls, a First Nations native food market and a sustainable seafood feast.

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The Odd Culture Group Has Been Granted a 4am License and Will Open a New Underground Live Music Bar on King Street

This is the first 4am licence that has been granted by the City of Sydney in over 100 years.

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Event
Dimitri's Free Breakfast Pizzas

Thursday, October 20, 2022
Dimitri's Pizzeria, Darlinghurst

Dimitri's Pizzeria is cooking up 100 free breakfast pizzas with the aim of starting conversations around mental health.

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Post Malone Has Created His Own Rosé and It's Now Available in Australia

There are only 10,000 bottles available in Australia.

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Sydney's Night Noodle Markets Have Been Cancelled for the Second Night in a Row

Sad news for the beloved Night Noodle Markets.

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Oxford Art Factory 15th Birthday

Saturday, October 8, 2022
Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst

Oxford Art Factory is celebrating its 15th birthday with a huge free venue-wide party.

Book Now

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Au (Pet) Naturel Bottomless Brunch

Friday, October 14 - Sunday, October 16, 2022
Odd Culture Newtown, Newtown

Odd Culture Newtown has introduced a natural wine bottomless brunch to its weekend offerings.

Buy Tickets

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Fridays Are Golden at Sorry Thanks I Love You

Friday, October 7, 2022, Friday, October 14, 2022, Friday, October 21, 2022 and Friday, October 28, 2022
Sorry Thanks I Love You, Sydney

Sorry Thanks I Love You is offering cups of coffee for a gold coin to raise money for the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.

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Little Moons Bondi Giveaway

Friday, October 7, 2022
Bondi Beach, Sydney

A viral sensation on TikTok, Little Moons has arrived in Australia — and you can try them at Bondi Beach this Friday.

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Historic Darlinghurst Pub The Strand Has Opened Its Luxe New Rooftop Bar and Hotel Accommodation

Enjoy dirty martinis and prawn cocktails above William Street at this breezy new rooftop bar.

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Event
Eastside Unlocked

Saturday, October 1 - Monday, October 31, 2022
Various venues across Sydney's Inner East

This October, catch 80 events popping up at 35 venues across Potts Point, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst and Woolloomooloo.

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StickyBeak Festival 2022

Saturday, November 19 - Sunday, November 20, 2022
Carriageworks, Eveleigh

Archie Rose and P&V's Mike Bennie have assembled an all-star cast of Sydney hospo favourites — including Bloodwood, Baba's Place, Bar Planet and PS40.

Buy Tickets

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The Team Behind Bistro Rex Has Opened a Roman Wine Bar in Monopole's Former Potts Point Home

With a former Shell House chef in the kitchen, Enoteca Ponti is serving up exciting seasonal takes on Roman dishes.

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Event
Cosmic Boogie Long Weekend Party

Saturday, October 1, 2022
The Lord Gladstone, Chippendale

The Lord Gladstone is getting the party started this long weekend with a 12-hour gig that stretches from 3pm until 3am.

Buy Tickets

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Family-Run Furniture Brand Reddie Has Brought Sleek Homewares to a New Surry Hills Showroom

Reddie has created a gallery-like experience at its new showroom, next to The Dolphin Hotel.

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Event
Hope St Radio x Paramount House Hotel

Thursday, October 20 - Friday, October 21, 2022
Paramount House Hotel, Surry Hills

Cult Melbourne wine bar and radio station Hope St is hosting three pop-up parties at Paramount House Hotel.

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Event
Sydney Streets

Saturday, October 1, 2022, Saturday, October 8, 2022, Saturday, October 15, 2022 and Saturday, October 22, 2022
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

These spring street parties will be taking over busy roads in Surry Hills, Pyrmont, Redfern, Haymarket, Glebe, Potts Point and the Sydney CBD.

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News
Stormzy Has Cancelled His 2022 Australian Tour and Dropped Out of Spilt Milk

Steve Lacy will replace the UK sensation on the Spilt Milk lineup while he's in the country for a run of solo shows.

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News
The Charles Grand Brasserie & Bar Is Sydney's New Multi-Faceted All-Day Venue Opening in an Art Deco CBD Building

This lavish brasserie, bar and cafe will be open from 7am until midnight, seven days a week.

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Restaurant
Two Good Co. Cafe at Yirranma Place

262 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst

Beloved social enterprise Two Good Co's first cafe and convenience store is serving up monthly menus from acclaimed chefs.

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