My friends and I booked into Beltana Farm, the newest restaurant open in Pialligo. No it doesn’treplace the former Pialligo Estate, it’s at a completely different address. I don’t even remember whatwas here before this place. I’m a bit worried about parking as I drive in as I know there areroadworks along Beltana Farm. Luckily, […] 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, I’ve actually been back two more times. The chicken liver parfait, capsicum panisse, calamari with grapefruit salad, chicken ballotine, and […] 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…
I’ve been meaning to go to Corella Bar in Braddon for what feels like ages. Opening hours don’t 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…
A friend and I caught up for lunch in the city and tried the Inka express lunch for $50 consisting of four courses. Our water preference is noted and brought out, and soy sauce dishes filled. Course 1 and 2 are the chef’s selection of sashimi (three pieces) and a maki roll to share. We […] Read more…
What better occasion than a birthday to dine in at Pilot? The 7-course degustation menu is $140 per person, and we all opt for the non-alcoholic drink pairing, an additional $55 each. Seating just 30 people, the restaurant is laid back and casual with an open kitchen and bar. We start off with a cold-brewed […] Read more…
Note: I was invited to dine at Alcove, however all opinions are my own. Have you heard about Alcove? It’s a cosy little bar in Braddon and it has introduced a new concept of 5 canapés matched with cocktails. I am invited to experience Alcove’s new season menu and take a friend along. There’s no […] Read more…
I quickly put together my best eats of 2021. The categories are: Best cheap eat Best expensive eat Best brunch Best lockdown eat Best lockdown eat (fine dining) Best home bakery dessert Best Cheap Eat – Kebab at Turkish Halal Pide House Yarralumla We rediscovered the famous Turkish food in Yarralumla after we realised it […] Read more…
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…
Some months ago, Mr FPJ and I had a lovely dinner banquet at Chairman & Yip. The dinner included sushi from a new sushi chef which we thought was a little odd given we were in a Chinese restaurant. Our waiter informed us that the Chairman Group were opening up a new Japanese restaurant in […] Read more…