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
CBD Favourite Burrow Bar Has Expanded With a New Vietnamese Restaurant Called Cash Only Diner

This first-of-its kind Sydney restaurant is serving dishes showcasing the cuisine of regional Vietnamese city Hue.

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News
Roundhouse Is Newcastle's New Rooftop Restaurant with a Big Focus on Local Produce

Crystalbrook has opened Roundhouse, its flagship rooftop restaurant which sources 80-percent of its produce from within a three-hour drive of the site.

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Bar
Lola's Level 1

186 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

Oysters, martinis and Mediterranean meals star at this 94-seat venue from two Sydney hospitality mainstays.

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Bar
Marrickville Springs

98 Sydenham Road, Marrickville

This sun-soaked rooftop is adorned with a neon bin chicken and serves Philter brews and frozen cocktails.

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News
Oncore Is the Crown Sydney's New Sky-High Restaurant with World-Renowned Chef Clare Smyth at the Helm

Smyth has previously been named World's Best Female Chef at the 2018 World's 50 Best Restaurants and cooked at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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News
Beloved Sydney Yum Cha Venue Marigold Is Closing Next Month

The iconic Haymarket restaurant will close to the public on Sunday, December 5.

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Event
Burwood Chinatown $1 Daily Deals

Mon, 1 Nov - Tue, 30 Nov 2021
Burwood Chinatown, Burwood

Burwood Chinatown is encouraging locals to support businesses in the area with 30 different $1 deals across 30 days.

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Event
Jung Sung Bottomless Lunch

Sat, 6 Nov - Sun, 7 Nov 2021
Jung Sung Contemporary Korean, Chippendale

Wash down Moreton Bay bugs served two ways, raw tuna salad and MB9+ grade wagyu beef with two hours of unlimited drinks at this next-level bottomless lunch.

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Event
The Taphouse and Elm Rooftop 49-Percent Off Month

Mon, 1 Nov - Tue, 30 Nov 2021
The Taphouse, Darlinghurst

These Darlinghurst venues are offering 49-percent off their entire menus throughout November.

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Event
Public Figure Paddington Pop-Up

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 - Thu, 31 Mar 2022
Public Figure, Paddington

This online fashion and lifestyle store has refurbished a former cake shop on Oxford Street and turned into a summer pop up.

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Event
Saturday Carpark Parties at Public House Petersham

Multiple single dates
Public House Petersham, Petersham

Celebrate the return of the dancefloor to Sydney with this series of free inner west parties.

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News
Paski Vineria Popolare Is the New Italian Restaurant and Wine Shop Opening on Oxford Street

Taking over the digs of spritz bar This Must Be The Place, Paski Vineria Popolare will host weekly wine tastings and food from a former Ragazzi and 10 William Street chef.

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Event
Ricos Tacos Relaunch

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
The Grifter Brewing Co., Marrickville

Grifter and Ricos is giving away 100 free tacos to celebrate the return of the taco truck to the brewery.

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News
Dining and Retail Tenants for the Newly Refurbished Bondi Pavilion Have Just Been Announced

The team behind Circular Quay's new multi-level venue Hinchcliff House is set to open an all-day cafe, bakery and bistro in the newly renovated pavilion.

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Event
Italoween

Sun, 31 Oct, 2021
Cafe Freda's, Darlinghurst

Dance to Italo disco, sip spritzes and don your finest fancy dress for Cafe Freda's Halloween party.

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Event
Hummus Horror Night III

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Simply Hummus Bar, Darlinghurst

Head to Darlinghurst for a garlic and hummus-heavy Halloween set menu.

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Halloween Hauntings in The Rocks

Fri, 29 Oct - Sun, 31 Oct 2021
The Rocks

Explore The Rocks on a ghost tour, sip Halloween-themed margaritas, catch screenings of 'A Quiet Place' and 'Scooby Doo' and hit the dancefloor at this multi-day spooky season celebration.

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Halloween Hoedown

Sat, 30 Oct, 2021
The Factory Theatre, Marrickville

Bust out your cowboy hat and vest for this Halloween country and western gig featuring Babitha and Georgia Mulligan.

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Ursula's Is the New Paddington Bistro From Former Rockpool Chef Phil Wood

The Ursula's menu pays homage to modern Australian cuisine and the storied past of its beautiful Paddington home.

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All-You-Can-Eat Moules Frites

Thu, 21 Oct, 2021
Loluk Bistro, Surry Hills

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

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