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
Eileen's Hour at Four Pillars Laboratory

Wednesday, March 2 - Sunday, March 6, 2022
Four Pillars Gin Laboratory, Surry Hills

Nab $10 negronis, martinis, Tom Collins and G&Ts at Four Pillar's Sydney gin laboratory.

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Heaps Gay and Absolut Presents: The Roast

Sunday, March 6, 2022
The Reflectory, The University of Sydney, Camperdown

This lavish four-course feast sees Anna Polyviou reimagine the traditional Sunday roast with entertainment from House of Silky, Stereogamous and Tyra Bankstown.

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Now Open: Aalia Is the New Middle Eastern Restaurant from the Founders of Nour

Take a tour through the history of Middle Eastern cuisine at this 150-seat venue opening in the former MLC Centre.

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Hot Mess House Party

Saturday, March 5, 2022
The Oxford Tavern, Petersham

The Oxford Tavern and Dollar Bin Darlings are throwing a free Mardi Gras dance party.

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South West Brew Fest

Saturday, February 26, 2022
Ambarvale Hotel, Ambarvale

This one-day beer festival is slinging brews from 18 different breweries in Sydney's southwest.

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All-You-Can-Eat Moules Frites 2022

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Loluk Bistro, Surry Hills

Fill up on mussels and fries every Thursday for just $29.

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KFC's Feastival

Sunday, March 13, 2022
Cockatoo Island, Sydney

Catch Peking Duk, Baker Boy and Thandi Phoenix on Cockatoo Island next month and get the chance to try the Colonel's new Peking duck-inspired creation.

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News
Sydney's Ace Hotel Announces a New Mitch Orr-Helmed Rooftop Restaurant with Help from Mike Bennie

Melbourne's Fiona Lynch is in charge of designing the new sky-high multi-space venue.

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Sydney's Night Noodle Markets Will Return Next Month in a Brand New Location

After two disrupted years, the beloved markets are finally back with all your favourite vendors and an exciting array of pop-up bars.

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Dine with a Queen at Forrester's

Saturday, February 26, 2022
Forrester's, Surry Hills

Get into the swing of Mardi Gras with a two-hour bottomless brunch and drag show.

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KFC Has Created a Peking Cluk Burger and It's Throwing a Festival on Cockatoo Island with Peking Duk to Celebrate

Catch Peking Duk, Baker Boy and Thandi Phoenix on Cockatoo Island next month and get the chance to try the Colonel's new Peking duck-inspired creation.

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The Longest Escalator in the Southern Hemisphere Will Be Constructed as Part of Central Station's Huge Transformation

The first section of Central Station's renovations are set to open later this year.

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Massimo Bottura and OzHarvest's New Surry Hills Refettorio Will Offer Free Lunch to Those in Need

Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney is opening its doors in a converted Surry Hills terrace house on Thursday, February 24.

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Event
Deus Cafe Another Day in Paradise Seafood Takeover

Saturday, February 12, 2022
Deus Cafe, Camperdown

Deus Cafe and chef Manny Paraiso are putting on a seafood extravaganza for one night.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Messina Margaritas and Tostadas Bar

Saturday, February 12, 2022, Saturday, February 19, 2022, Sunday, February 20, 2022 and Saturday, February 26, 2022
Harbord Beach Hotel, Freshwater

The Harbord Hotel and Gelato Messina have come together to create three summer-ready margaritas — served alongside lobster and crispy prawn tostadas.

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News
Josh and Julie Niland's New Fish Butchery Is Now Open in Waterloo

The second iteration of Fish Butchery is here with dry-aged and raw seafood, inventive takeaway items and a focus on sustainability.

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News
Restaurant Hubert Is Now Open for Lunch with Live Jazz Every Saturday

Start your weekend right with French wine, live jazz and caviar service.

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News
Splendour in the Grass Has Announced Sideshows for More Than 20 International Artists

Get ready for headline shows from Liam Gallagher, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Jack Harlow, Jungle and Orville Peck.

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Event
Naminapu Maymuru-White: Milngiyawuy, The River of Heaven and Earth

Thursday, February 3 - Saturday, March 12, 2022
Sullivan+Strumpf, Zetland

Catch the first major solo exhibition of this acclaimed Yolŋu artist since 2007.

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Event
Lana Lunches

Thursday, February 10 - Friday, February 11, 2022
Hinchcliff House, Sydney

Hinchcliff House's Italian restaurant Lana is now running more affordable mid-week lunches.

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