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Eightysix South tortellini

Eightysix South

There was much excitement when Eightysix announced a south-side restaurant. From what I’ve read, Eightysix South has more of an Italian cuisine focus, which suits me just fine. I had lunch on opening day with my friend (Tales of a Confectionist) a few months ago. The fit out looks pretty much the same as the […] 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…

Otis Canberra dine at home scallops

Dine at home with Otis

Lockdown in Canberra has seen many local eateries pivot towards offering dine at home packages where all you have to do is finish off the cooking process and assemble your food at home. Otis is one eatery offering a different set menu each week. I was booked in for a truffle dinner at Otis but […] Read more…

Bendooley Estate Berkelouw Book Barn Berrima eye fillet

Lunch @ Berkelouw Book Barn (Berrima)

On a weekend getaway to Bowral, we stopped by the Bendooley Estate winery in Berrima NSW to have lunch inside the Berkelouw Book Barn. It’s been on my want-to-visit list for some time, so I made sure to reserve a table in advance. Berkelouw Book Barn is busy and almost full when we get there […] Read more…

Verity Lane Market Ramen Daddy Canberra

New food hall @ Verity Lane Market

Note: I was invited to the launch of Verity Lane Market to sample the food, however all opinions are my own. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Verity Lane Market (@veritylanemarket) If you didn’t know, a new food hall in Civic has opened up called Verity Lane Market (as it’s on Verity […] Read more…

Birch Mossvale scallops

Dinner @ Birch (Mossvale)

While staying in Bowral, we dined in at Birch in Mossvale for dinner one night – just 15 minutes down the road. Street parking was easy to find and we were greeted, and led to our table by the window. Birch offers a choice of a la carte or the 7 course degustation. We both […] Read more…

The Boat House Canberra prix fixe chicken ballotine

Prix fixe lunch @ The Boat House

It was exciting news when the Boat House decided to open its doors for lunch services from Friday to Sunday. A prix fixe lunch menu is offered and diners can choose from either 2 or 3 course options. The best part – not everyone at the table has to have the same number of courses. […] 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…

Lamsheds Yarralumla gnoccho fritto

Lunch @ Lamshed’s Yarralumla

My friends and I caught up for lunch at Lamshed’s in Yarralumla late last year. It’s a restaurant that I’ve heard good things about with a focus on fresh ingredients. The entrance is through a long corridor next to Farmer’s Daughter. There’s lots of natural light coming through in the spacious dining area during the […] Read more…

Miss Van's Baby Su fried chicken banh mi

My 10 Favourite Canberra Dishes of 2019

Reflecting back over the year on the last day of 2019, here are my favourite Canberra dishes of the year! (in no particular order). Poachers Pantry smoked duck breast The smoked duck breast with foie gras, spiced pear puree, French plum and buttered spinach as part of the Spring tasting menu. We could smell the […] Read more…