I took an extra day off during one of the long weekends and decided to meet up with my partner for lunch at Parlour Wine Room. This was my first time there. We were greeted by a waiter at the front and were welcome to pick any table we wanted. Stepping inside, you can’t help […] Read more…
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Good Food Month @ Silo Bakery
As part of Good Food Month, Silo Bakery in Kingston is holding a 3-course set lunch menu for $38. This offer is available Tuesday to Saturday lunch during the month of October. I was greeted at the door and shown to a table. The set lunch menu was explained to me and includes either a […] Read more…
Vietnamese street food @ Saigon Foodies
Saigon Foodies opened up about 3 weeks ago in Kingston’s Green Square. The signage outside implies the place is all about Vietnamese street food. I was excited to see a picture of a banh mi! The inside is very small (I actually don’t remember what used to be here?) with only 5 small tables in […] Read more…
Dinner @ Wilbur’s Cafe
A friend and I caught up for dinner one night at Wilbur’s Cafe Bar in Hackett. Located at the Hackett shops, you get an immediate pub-vibe when walking through the door with TV screens playing the latest game in the front room. The back room is a tad dark, mainly because of the dark grey […] Read more…
$8 lunch @ Ceylon Cafe Woden
I came across this lunch and dinner specials sign as I walked past the Woden Bus Interchange. An $8 rice and curry sounded like a good deal. The cafe was empty when I arrived (around 12 noon) and there was no one to be seen. I could hear someone out the back and called out […] Read more…
Dinner @ Wood & Coal
I was looking forward to having dinner at Wood & Coal Spit & Bar at the Canberra Centre with V last weekend. Wood & Coal, located opposite Jamie’s Italian and replacing Babar’s, is the latest BBQ/wood fire/grill based eatery to open up joining the likes of Smoque, Hopscotch, Ox Eatery, and Blackfire. As the name […] Read more…
Breakfast @ Superfine Cafe
Tucked away on the corner of Mort and Bunda Street in the city, is newly opened Superfine Cafe serving coffee, breakfast and lunch. Some signage out the front gives you an indication of the types of goodies sold here. Did you know that both owners are Olympians? Zuzana, who competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics […] Read more…
Opening night @ The Merchant Deli & Cafe
The Merchant Deli & Cafe at the Kingston Foreshore is having its soft opening this weekend. A limited selection of items on the menu is available to try out with the full menu being launched this Tuesday. Walking past outside, you can’t help but notice the brightly coloured glossy tiles along the back wall and […] Read more…
All you can eat @ Yummy Chinese BBQ
Yummy Chinese BBQ in Acton offers all you can eat BBQ and steam boat / hot pot for $35 per person. This does not include drinks. There are 2 sittings – 5pm or 7pm. A 2 hour time limit for all you can eat goodness. We made a 7pm booking on Monday night. The place […] Read more…
New coffee roasters @ Highgate Lane (Kingston)
Today was Highgate Lane’s official opening. Located inside the Cusack Centre (entrance next to Bittersweet) in Kingston’s Green Square, Highgate Lane is the latest coffee roasters and cafe to open in Canberra. An impressive looking motorbike is on display by the front ready to be admired by motorcycling enthusiasts (e.g my partner). The warehouse look […] Read more…