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 Best Picnic Hampers to Order in Sydney to Level-Up Your Next Park Session

You'll find dry-age meats, creamy burrata and miso caramel brownies in these hampers for your next luxe picnic spread.

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Bart Jr Has Created a Limited-Time WA Rock Lobster Roll Available for Takeaway Throughout Lockdown

The Redfern eatery is also creating cook-at-home meals and serving up takeaway market-fresh ling Fillet-O-Fishes.

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Event
National Bacon Day

Sat, 4 Sep, 2021
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Sydney favourites like Nomad, Cuckoo Callay and Sixpenny are all serving one-off bacon-heavy dishes for National Bacon Day.

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You Can Now Make Your Own Bubble Tea at Home with DIY Boba Kits from Boba Barista

Enjoy bubble tea without leaving your home — and get $10 off your first order.

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Sydney Dance Company On Demand

Thu, 8 Jul - Sun, 31 Oct 2021
Online

Stay fit and learn some new moves with Sydney Dance Company's on-demand and live-streamed classes.

Buy Tickets

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Former Sagra Owner Nigel Ward Is Opening Passeggiata, an Ambitious New Italian Restaurant in Waverley

Named after the Italian tradition of passeggiata, the renovated building will boast three distinct culinary spaces.

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The Lord Gladstone Has Renamed Itself The Lord Jabstone and Is Giving Free Beers to Vaccinated Sydneysiders

Head to The Gladdy anytime during September and show proof of vaccination for a free tinnie.

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Every Food and Drink Idea to Spoil the Dad in Your Life From a Distance This Father's Day

You'll need to get a little more creative than usual this Father's Day.

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Event
Circa Espresso x Tokyo Lamington

Sat, 28 Aug, 2021
Circa Espresso, Parramatta

Parramatta locals will have the chance to sample this inner west lamington shop's inventive take on the Australian staple.

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Black Star Pastry and PS40 Have Teamed Up to Release a Range of Cake-Inspired Bottled Cocktails

The famed bakery is currently delivering its cakes and PS40 cocktails Sydney-wide.

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Tyler, The Creator Is Coming to Australia and New Zealand for an Arena Tour Next Winter

Catch the genre-bending rapper on his first Australian headline tour in over eight years.

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Event
Pinsa Night at Casa Mia

Wed, 25 Aug, 2021
Casa Mia Osteria, Newtown

Nab Roman-style pizzas and a glass of wine for $20 from this new inner west restaurant every Wednesday.

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Royally Baked

Sat, 18 Sep, 2021
The Royal Bondi, Bondi

Head to The Royal each Saturday for baked goods from the Totti's team.

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News
Iconic Sydney Restaurant Golden Century Has Gone Into Administration

The loss of this late-night institution is a huge blow to Sydney's hospitality industry.

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You Can Now Order Baked Korean Doughnuts From Surry Hill's Soul Deli

Add it to your lockdown bucket list.

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Event
High Tea At Home

Mon, 16 Aug - Sun, 10 Oct 2021
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, Sydney

Bring some decadence into your home with these Sheraton Grand high tea packages.

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News
Stanbuli Has Added a Next-Level Halal Snack Pack to Its New Takeaway Banquet Menu

The $38 per person banquet is perfect for your next 'treat yourself' lockdown feast.

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Event
Aussie Artisan Week

Mon, 16 Aug - Mon, 23 Aug 2021
Online

Spread the love and support local businesses with this week-long event dedicated to artisan produce.

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Event
Poly/Ester Provisions

Thu, 12 Aug - Sun, 12 Sep 2021
Poly, Surry Hills

Pick up favourites from Poly, Ester, AP Bakery and Jersey Milk at this elevated provisions store.

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News
Fort Denison Is Set to Be Transformed with a New Restaurant, Bar and Wine Room

The project is slated to open in September 2022.

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