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…
Besides attending the launch party when Ganjees moved from Bruce to Braddon, I hadn’t had an opportunity to try out the restaurant. I finally make it there for lunch on my day off, and choose to sit outside as it is a sunny day. There are mocktails, lassis and soft drinks listed under ‘Rickshaw Refreshers’. […] Read more…
Note: I was invited to dine at Alcove, however all opinions are my own. Have you heard about Alcove? Itโs a cosy little bar in Braddon and it has introduced a new concept of 5 canapรฉs matched with cocktails. I am invited to experience Alcoveโs new season menu and take a friend along. Thereโs no […] Read more…
The popular Short Eats van opened a cafe in Woden a few months ago. I never got a chance to try the van (too far away from me) so I was excited to try the cafe. There’s much to choose from the menu. I pick the three house made curries with roti ($18). Two of […] Read more…
Note: I was invited as a guest to Yori, however all opinions are my own. Yori Fusion Bento serves a fusion of Japanese and Westernised dishes. Started by two Korean brothers from different mothers, Jayden and Derek are raising the bar of the traditional Japanese bento by combining modern Asian and Australian flavours. There are […] Read more…
There was much excitement when Eightysix announced a south-side restaurant. From what Iโve read, Eightysix South has more of an Italian cuisine focus, which suits me just fine. I had lunch on opening day with my friend (Tales of a Confectionist) a few months ago. The fit out looks pretty much the same as the […] Read more…
Another high tea / afternoon tea option in Canberra is at the little tea salon, Blissiimo, in Braddon. Set inside the Ori building (previously vacated by the beloved Frugii), Blissiimo offers tea brands such as France’s Mariage Frรจres (established in 1854 and the storeโs specialty) and Monista from Melbourne. The counter at the front has […] 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…
Gill’s Patisserie is tucked away in Fyshwick, distributing its goodies made on site to other cafes around Canberra. But you can also sit down in their cafe if you want a bite to eat. On my first visit during lockdown, I wanted to try the kimchi twisters that I’ve seen advertised on Gill’s social media. […] 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…