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
NAIDOC Week Jewellery Making Workshop

Sat, 9 Jul, 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

Fri, 15 Jul - Sun, 17 Jul 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

Sat, 2 Jul, 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

3 Underwood St, 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

Sat, 30 Jul, 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.

Book Now

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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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News
Just In: South by South West Is Coming to Sydney Next Year for Its First Festival Outside the US

The renowned tech, music, film and cultural festival is heading Down Under for an eight-day activation.

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Restaurant
A.P Town

1a Bucknell Street, Newtown

The much-hyped A.P. Bakery's Inner West cafe serves fresh and flavourful pastries, bread and pies in a Newtown back street.

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Restaurant
Manon Brasserie

455 George Street, Sydney

This European Brasserie comes to the QVB from the team behind Lola's.

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Restaurant
Whalebridge

8 & 10 East, Sydney

The Sydney Collective's harbourside French restaurant serves up top-notch seafood with stunning harbour views.

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News
The Team Behind Hinchcliff House Is Opening This Way Canteen in Front of the Museum of Sydney

A sister venue to Bar Mammoni is on its way to the heart of Sydney's city.

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News
Revamp Update: Powerhouse Museum Ultimo Has Revealed Further Details About Its $500-Million Makeover

The renewed site will connect the Powerhouse Museum to the Goods Line, Darling Square and Ultimo.

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News
Hartsyard's Owners Are Moving on From the Beloved Venue and Heading to The Old Clare in Chippendale

The beloved Enmore Road restaurant is set to be taken over by new owners, while The Old Clare is set for a major revamp.

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News
The Revamped Bondi Pavilion Will Finally Reopen This Spring

Expressions of interest to hire the pavilion's community space are now open for early October.

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Event
Bush Bake

Sat, 2 Jul, 2022
Bush, Redfern

Bush, Donut Papi and Mapo are coming together for a nostalgic bake sale.

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Event
Rejuve[nation]: The Lansdowne Hotel Relaunch Party

Sat, 25 Jun, 2022
The Lansdowne Hotel, Chippendale

The Lansdowne has been saved and to celebrate it's throwing a free 12-hour party with Winston Surfshirt, RVG, Motorik and free beer.

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Khachapuri Street Party

Sun, 26 Jun, 2022
Baba's Place, Marrickville

Baba's Place and Melbourne's Gray & Gray Food and Wine are teaming up for an afternoon of Georgian eats, wine and music.

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Restaurant
The Strand Hotel

99 William Street, Darlinghurst

This century-old Darlinghurst pub has been transformed into a luxurious French bistro.

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Event
Art Flow: A Wellbeing Experience

Multiple single dates
MCA, Sydney

Take time to unwind and reflect on art at these free wellness sessions.

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