Note: I was invited to dine in, however all opinions are my own. We headed to Japanese fusion restaurant Chop Chop in Civic for a quick weekday lunch and seriously enjoyed all the dishes. We start with the prawn rice toast. But this isnโt your traditional prawn toast โ think creamy prawn salad with cucumber, […] 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…
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…
After lots of hype on social media and word of mouth, I finally managed to go to lunch at Cartel Tacos in Queanbeyan with a friend. It is a Friday lunch time so it isnโt too busy. I hear it gets packed on the weekends and at dinner time with a queue out the door. […] 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…
I’ve had some really yummy desserts lately, so here’s a list of 10 new desserts to try. Du Sel Du Sel Bakery in Narrabundah creates a range of โUnrealโ desserts with cakes that look like fruit. The lemon is my favourite with grapefruit, mint and fresh cream inside โ oh so refreshing. Rasa Rosa banana […] Read more…
I love tiramisu. So here’s a list of thoughts on Canberra’s tiramisu scene. I know there’s heaps more places to try, I’ll get to them eventually. Disclaimer: The standards of tiramisu may be different depending on the day and depending on who makes them. My opinions may change if I were to go back and […] Read more…
Note: I was invited to dine at The Marion, however all opinions are my own. Iโve dined at Walter Cafรฉ at the new establishment at Regatta Point, but had not been to or seen The Marion (next door) until this invitation arose. Thereโs a reception desk outside the main dining room, where a gentleman in […] Read more…