Canberra’s first matcha house, Ujin Matcha House, has opened its doors in the CBD, and the menu is a true treat for matcha lovers. You can choose from four matcha powders, each with its own unique flavour profile. Customise your drink by selecting hot or cold, adjust the sugar level, and pick your preferred milk […] Read more…
Note: I was invited to dine in at Bicicletta, however all opinions are my own. With a new chef on board and lots of buzz around Biciclettaโs updated menu, I was keen to head back for an early Saturday dinner โ this time with our little one in tow. We had a 5:30pm reservation and […] Read more…
Note: Weโre invited to dine in at no cost, however all opinions are my own. Carlotta has introduced Aperitivo Hour daily with $9.50 snacks and $15 cocktails. We start with freshly shucked oysters, served with the cutest little bottle of Tabasco on the side. Letโs just say I got a little heavy-handed with the hot […] Read more…
Note: We were invited to try Bar Lola for dinner, however all opinions are my own. Bar Lola has opened in the city. We go in for a 6pm dinner on a Saturday night (kid-free!) First up, drinks. I ask if they can do a mocktail – and yes, what would I prefer? Sour notes […] Read more…
Note: We were invited to Seoul Sistaz, however all opinions are my own. Seoul Sistaz is a Korean cafรฉ in Civic, right on the corner of Mort Street and Barry Drive. Their all-day menu has plenty to choose from โ think Korean breakfast options like a bulgogi toastie, plus classics such as bibimbap and Korean […] Read more…
I love Italian food. It is my absolute favourite cuisine! So it is very surprising that I havenโt tried Mezzalira until earlier this year. We had a nice birthday lunch here mid-week so it wasnโt too busy. Think white tablecloths in a nice bistro-style setting, waitstaff in white shirts and white aprons, all right in […] Read more…
How exciting to have not one but two Matt Moran eateries open up in Canberra. Compa advertises itseld as an Italian steakhouse. Iโm happy to see a short mocktail menu (at least there is one!). I try the Amaretti with hazelnut Lyreโs amaretti, lemon, bitters and foam ($16), and the Bittersweet with Lyreโs Italian spritz, […] Read more…
My friends and I try the $70 banquet from Lebanese restaurant Azima in Civic. There are plenty of tables inside and itโs quite spacious with a bar in the middle of the restaurant. Weโre told all the food is served simultaneously, so thereโs no staggering of dishes/courses. I start off with the Shia Zahra ($12) […] Read more…
I’ve been to Roy Jr a couple of times now. Located on the ground floor of an office building in the middle of the city, the cafรฉ is spacious and seems to include a lobby area close to the elevators. I must admit I do feel like Iโm banished from the main dining area each […] Read more…
Hailing from New Zealand, with restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne, Botswana Butchery has opened in Canberra (which I later find out was with a little nudge from our ACT Chief Minister). My friend and I try it out for lunch as part of birthday week. Pull on the chopping knife handles of the restaurant door […] Read more…