Note: I was invited to dine in at Kivotos, but all opinions expressed are my own I havenโt really had Greek food before and have never visited the country. Iโm very excited when Kivotos restaurant in Braddon treats us to the Share the Love set menu dinner. Drinks-wise, we follow the theme of the night […] Read more…
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, Iโve actually been back two more times. The chicken liver parfait, capsicum panisse, calamari with grapefruit salad, chicken ballotine, and […] Read more…
Iโve been meaning to go to Corella Bar in Braddon for what feels like ages. Opening hours donโt 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…
During the Christmas break, we had family visit from overseas and found ourselves at Bento Tei in Braddon for lunch. Hidden away on Lonsdale Street at the Nibu building, Bento Tei is a tiny shop with one table inside, and about four tables outside in the courtyard area. Iโve always been meaning to try it […] Read more…
Besides attending the launch party when Ganjees moved from Bruce to Braddon, I hadn’t had an opportunity to try out the restaurant. I finally make it there for lunch on my day off, and choose to sit outside as it is a sunny day. There are mocktails, lassis and soft drinks listed under ‘Rickshaw Refreshers’. […] Read more…
Note: I was invited to dine at Alcove, however all opinions are my own. Have you heard about Alcove? Itโs a cosy little bar in Braddon and it has introduced a new concept of 5 canapรฉs matched with cocktails. I am invited to experience Alcoveโs new season menu and take a friend along. Thereโs no […] Read more…
Another high tea / afternoon tea option in Canberra is at the little tea salon, Blissiimo, in Braddon. Set inside the Ori building (previously vacated by the beloved Frugii), Blissiimo offers tea brands such as France’s Mariage Frรจres (established in 1854 and the storeโs specialty) and Monista from Melbourne. The counter at the front has […] Read more…
If you just want a fast cheap eat for lunch around Civic, here are a few spots (in no particular order). Burmese Curry Place I think it’s safe to say that most city workers know about Burmese Curry Place. It was so sad when it shut down a few years ago, but it opened back […] Read more…
Note: I was invited as a guest of Bitten Good Foods by the Australian Good Food Guide, however all opinions are my own. Bitten Good Foods in Braddon is all about organic, fresh and wholesome foods catering to paleo, keto, vegetarian, vegan and other diets. It’s also free of refined sugar. There’s an entire page […] Read more…
I moved to Canberra in 2008, and to my horror discovered that there were NO bubble tea shops in the capital. Fast forward 11 years, there are now so many options that I can’t keep up. I want to note that Easy Way was the first bubble tea shop that I knew of to open […] Read more…