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Peonee restaurant Canberra dessert

My 10 Favourite Eats of 2023

As 2023 is coming to an end, I’m going through my Top 10 favourite eats of the year. In no particular order: Louis So highly impressed with the offerings at European bistro Louis in Barton, I’ve actually been back two more times. The chicken liver parfait, capsicum panisse, calamari with grapefruit salad, chicken ballotine, and […] Read more…

Peonee restaurant Canberra dessert

Peonee

On a day off, I venture towards Campbell to try out Peonee. It’s a small intimate restaurant and I am interested in trying the 3-course lunch ($77 pp). There is an alcohol-free section of the drinks menu with house made kombucha, Lyre’s, Heaps Normal, Strange Love, and Non. I’ve noticed that this is happening more […] Read more…

Such and Such strawberry rice

Such and Such

I sneaked away from work on two occasions to head to lunch at Such and Such by the Canberra Theatre – it was quick solo dining. I’m really happy to see a ‘Not Alcohol’ menu. On the two occasions, I try the Such and Such Shandy with peach, earl grey, lime and Heaps Normal XPA, […] Read more…

Gami chicken corndue

Gami Chicken

Note: I was invited to dine at Gami, however all opinions are my own. Gami Chicken and Beer is tucked away at the Canberra Centre along Bunda Street. I haven’t actually been back since my last review in 2019, so when the team asked me to come by again to try some of the new […] Read more…

Louis Dining Barton Canberra chicken ballotine truffle

Louis (Barton)

We checked out the new Louis Bar in Barton on a Saturday night with friends (secured a babysitter woot woot). Headed up by chef Ben Willis (of Aubergine fame) I can’t help but have high expectations. Happy to say it does not disappoint. I’m glad to see more and more places having a dedicated non-alcoholic […] Read more…

Corella Bar Braddon set menu

Corella Bar

I’ve been meaning to go to Corella Bar in Braddon for what feels like ages. Opening hours don’t seem to fit my schedule with work and a toddler in tow. So I am very excited when my friend has her birthday dinner there and I have the night off. Corella Bar’s indoor space is small, […] Read more…

Indian Dining Club Canberra

Indian Dining Club

Note: I was invited to dine in at Indian Dining Club however all opinions are my own. Indian Dining Club is located in Belconnen, right on the water’s edge with outdoor tables on the deck so I can imagine nice summery evenings with delicious food. There’s an elegance to the décor with plush carpet, comfy […] Read more…

Inka Express Lunch sashimi maki

$50 Express Lunch @ Inka

A friend and I caught up for lunch in the city and tried the Inka express lunch for $50 consisting of four courses. Our water preference is noted and brought out, and soy sauce dishes filled. Course 1 and 2 are the chef’s selection of sashimi (three pieces) and a maki roll to share. We […] Read more…

Naadam Phillip ox tongue

Naadam

Note: I was invited to dine in as a guest at Naadam, however all opinions are my own. I was invited to the grand opening of Canberra’s first Mongolian restaurant, Naadam in Phillip. After a light Mongolian BBQ (horhog) of lamb brisket roasted in tallow, served with potato and carrot, there’s some traditional music (using […] Read more…

Kodiak Canberra dinner

Kodiak

Note: I was invited to dine at Kodiak, however all opinions are my own. A couple of months ago, we dined in at Kodiak in Kingston to try out the menu. We opt to sit outside as we have an active toddler with us. For drinks, I order a mocktail and leave it up to […] Read more…