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
Mary's Group Is Set to Launch New Live Music Venue Liberty Hall in the Entertainment Quarter

Mary's is taking over the old Hi-Fi space and a new burger joint also launching right next door.

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Event
Carnival of Country

Sunday, July 17, 2022
Shady Pines Saloon, Darlinghurst

Shady Pines is serving up nine hours of country music and $2 tinnies.

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Reynold Poernomo Has Opened a New Flagship KOI Dessert Bar with Immersive Degustations in Chippendale

Poernomo's "dream venue" contains a classic dessert bar, a cocktail bar and an intimate 12-seat restaurant dedicated to ten-course degustations.

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Truffle and Chocolate High Tea

Monday, July 11 - Sunday, August 7, 2022
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, Sydney

The Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park is celebrating truffle season with a special high tea menu.

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Dining Domes at 6HEAD

Friday, July 29 - Sunday, August 28, 2022
6HEAD, The Rocks

These private dining domes for groups of up to six are popping up at waterfront fine diner 6HEAD.

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Turkish Diner Izgara Is the Newest Addition to the Potts Point Hospitality Boom

The grill sits in the centre of this sleek new 35-seat restaurant, which takes inspiration from ocakbasi restaurants in Istanbul.

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Sydney Hatted Favourite Automata Is Closing at the End of This Year, After Nearly Seven Years of Trade

The beloved venue's final service will be on Saturday, December 17.

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Event
Homegrown Winter Wine Fair

Sunday, July 10, 2022
Porteño, Surry Hills

Spend a Sunday sampling 50 different wines from quality local winemakers at Porteno's winter fair.

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Phoenix Central Park Has Dropped a New Genre-Bending Lineup of Free Gigs Featuring Superorganism and A.Girl

The stunning Chippendale space has dropped a program of 13 free gigs spanning from English pop hitmakers to mind-bending sound experiments.

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Event
Tokyo Lamington x KitKat

Thursday, July 7 - Sunday, July 10, 2022
KitKat Chocolatory, Sydney

Create your own Tokyo Lamington at the KitKat Chocolatory.

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Beloved Social Enterprise Two Good Co Has Opened Its First Cafe in Darlinghurst

The cafe boasts artisan goods and curated monthly menus from acclaimed chefs, all while supporting and employing disadvantaged women.

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Event
The Winery Winter Garden Glamping

Friday, July 1 - Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The Winery, Surry Hills

The Winery's leafy al fresco dining area has been given a makeover for winter and features a dreamy glamping tent.

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House of Darwin x Harry's

Sunday, July 3 - Sunday, July 10, 2022
Harry's, Surry Hills

House of Darwin and Harry's are teaming up to help fund the restoration of basketball courts in remote Indigenous communities.

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Event
NAIDOC Week Jewellery Making Workshop

Saturday, July 9, 2022
East Village Shopping Centre, Zetland

This workshop with Wiradjuri woman Sharon Smith is raising money for the Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Coop.

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Event
Dark Gladfo

Friday, July 15 - Sunday, July 17, 2022
The Lord Gladstone, Chippendale

The Lord Gladstone is throwing a three-day music and arts festival with $6.66 natural wine, life drawing and a secret musical headliner.

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Event
NAIDOC Up Late

Saturday, July 2, 2022
Barangaroo Reserve, Barangaroo

Join Mo'ju, Ziggy Ramo and Aya J for a night of free live music with fire pits and harbour views.

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Restaurant
Besuto

6 Loftus Lane, Sydney

This tiny 12-seat Japanese restaurant in Sydney serves up 18-course omakase menus across three sittings per day.

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Event
Pressure Fest 2022

Saturday, July 30, 2022
Marlborough Hotel, Newtown

Fourteen of the country's most exciting young artists are descending on all three levels of Marly Bar for a free one-day music festival.

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Restaurant
ELE by Federico & Karl

80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont

The Star's extravagant dining experience ELE takes you on a tour of three venues during your multi-course feast.

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News
Tsukiyo Is Darling Square's New Neon-Lit Japanese Restaurant Inspired by Osaka's Dotonbori District

Find golden-brown takoyaki balls and fish-shaped taiyaki waffles at this new Haymarket eatery.

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House of Darwin x Harry's

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Dark Gladfo

NAIDOC Up Late

Besuto

Pressure Fest 2022

ELE by Federico & Karl

Tsukiyo Is Darling Square's New Neon-Lit Japanese Restaurant Inspired by Osaka's Dotonbori District

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