The Med opened a couple of months ago in Barton. As the name suggests, it offers modernmediterranean cuisine like dips and pide, saganaki, marinated sardines, lamb kofte, zaโatar fries, andvarious items from the oven and grill. We arenโt hungry enough to do the banquet option (at $75 a head), so order a few dishes from […] Read more…
My friends and I booked into Beltana Farm, the newest restaurant open in Pialligo. No it doesnโtreplace the former Pialligo Estate, itโs at a completely different address. I donโt even remember whatwas here before this place. Iโm a bit worried about parking as I drive in as I know there areroadworks along Beltana Farm. Luckily, […] Read more…
Located in Grazier Lane in Belconnen, you can find Japanese restaurant Ikko. There are plenty of tables inside and QR codes on each table for easy ordering and payment. I try the curry yaki udon ($22) because 1) I love Japanese curry, and 2), it looks so different to others Iโve tried. The medium-sized low […] 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…
On a day off, I venture towards Campbell to try out Peonee. Itโs 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, Lyreโs, Heaps Normal, Strange Love, and Non. Iโve noticed that this is happening more […] Read more…
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. Iโm really happy to see a โNot Alcoholโ menu. On the two occasions, I try the Such and Such Shandy with peach, earl grey, lime and Heaps Normal XPA, […] Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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 waterโs edge with outdoor tables on the deck so I can imagine nice summery evenings with delicious food. Thereโs an elegance to the dรฉcor with plush carpet, comfy […] Read more…