Kingston

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…

Onzieme Canberra octopus

Onzieme

The newest eatery to open at the Kingston shops, is Onzieme, headed by Louis Couttoupes who had a pop-up a few doors down. I dined there with a friend for dinner and the earliest that they could fit us in was a Wednesday evening. Weekends were solidly booked out for the next few weeks. It’s […] Read more…

Tokyo Canteen Kingston honey toast

Japanese @ Tokyo Canteen

The old Kingston shops have been revitalised with the brand new massive Supabarn and new cafes at the Eyre Street Market. One of the cafes that opened a few months ago and I got excited about is the Japanese-inspired cafe Tokyo Canteen. On opening day, I walked in for an early breakfast. I missed out […] Read more…

Coconine Kingston Foreshore laksa

Lunch specials @ Coconine

Working from home now means I can walk down to the Kingston Foreshore every now and then for lunch. Coconine Thai has a good lunch specials menu with prices between the $12-$16 mark. The laksa, with chicken or tofu, ($15) has three types noodles included – egg noodles, flat thick rice flour noodles, and crunchy […] Read more…

Sushi Go Kingston Canberra prawn

New foodie spots in Kingston

There is a lot of change coming to Kingston so I thought I’d put it all down from what I know. Sushi Go Kingston now has its own sushi train with Sushi Go opening recently. Plates range from $3 – $8. Apart from various nigiri and maki rolls, there are also bento boxes, donburi, udon […] Read more…

Kiosk Kingston burrata

Kiosk pop up restaurant @ Kingston’s Green Square

There’s a new pop up restaurant in town. Located at Kingston’s Green Square (corner of Eyre and Jardine Streets), Kiosk is headed up by ex-Bar Rochford’s chef Louis Couttoupes. The menu is written up with chalk on two blackboards – one outside and one inside. I’m solo for the evening, and get my pick of […] Read more…

Two for Joy Kingston hot cakes

Breakfast specials @ Two For Joy

With all the new café openings to keep up with, it’s nice to go back to an established café. Two for Joy has been in Kingston’s Green Square for years, and is still going strong. I recently rediscovered it when trying to find a place for weekend breakfast within walking distance. The weekly changing breakfast […] Read more…

Eightsix Sunday Supper Club lamb shoulder

Eightysix – Sunday Supper Club @ Winning Appliances

Have you heard of the Sunday Supper Club? It is held once a month at the Winning Appliances showroom in Kingston. Hosted by HerCanberra’s Amanda Whitley, a different eatery cooks up a multi-course supper for roughly 24 guests. I got to go on the night that Eightysix was cooking with fellow foodie friends. I step […] Read more…

Okami Japanese Mawson sashimi sushi platter

All you can eat in Canberra

January 2024 refresh: It’s been 3 years since I published this list, so it’s now time for a refresh. Here are some all you can eat deals around Canberra at the moment. In no particular order: Star Buffet A couple of months ago, I had my first Star Buffet experiene at the Burns Club in […] Read more…

Silo Bakery Kingston french toast plum

Silo Bakery

On a day off, I love to sit amongst the bustle of Silo Bakery. Either inside watching the endless stream of loyal customers stare at the cabinet full of baked goodies and clutch at their white paper bags filled with their purchases (you can’t stop at one), or outside at one of the three tables […] Read more…