If you just want a fast cheap eat for lunch around Civic, here are a few spots (in no particular order). Burmese Curry Place I think it’s safe to say that most city workers know about Burmese Curry Place. It was so sad when it shut down a few years ago, but it opened back […] Read more…
Eating in Italy (Padua) – Part 1 – Patisseries and Gelato
Following on from Eating in Dubrovnik (Croatia), we flew to Italy and my home town Padua. I was born in Italy and my family has been living in Padua for over 40 years. It was a nice reprieve from the constant moving and traveling to the next destination as we were in Padua for a […] Read more…
Eating in Croatia – Dubrovnik
Following on from Eating in Hungary – Budapest, we flew to Dubrovnik in Croatia. This was a bit of an impulse addition to our European holiday. We’re both Game of Thrones fans, and it had several filming locations in Dubrovnik. Plus it’s along the Adriatic coast and I get to eat fresh seafood. Win win […] Read more…
Li’s Dumpling Inn (Erindale)
We tried out Li’s Dumpling Inn at the Erindale shops (I remember another iteration of a dumpling place in that same spot several years ago). I absolutely love dumplings so Li’s Dumpling Inn went to the top of my list of eateries to visit. On a Saturday, we drove over to check it out. The […] Read more…
Eating in Hungary – Budapest – Part 2 – Langos, Chimney Cakes and a Ruin Bar
Following on from the stews, goulash and noodles from Eating in Budapest Part 1… Café Gerbeaud One of the most traditional coffee houses in Budapest, is Café Gerbeaud. The best word to describe the cafe is ‘grand’ with chandeliers, polished timber and a beautiful space. I had read that the dine-in price is expensive but […] Read more…
Home Delivery – La Baguette by R&M
It’s a bit of a distance for me to get to La Baguette by R&M, the French bakery located the ANU School of Arts which is usually only open Monday-Friday. But it’s now much easier to get a hold of La Baguette’s baked goodies during this Covid life as they offer home deliveries! With the […] Read more…
Home delivery and take away – Three Mills Bakery
Three Mills Bakery has its range of breads and pastries in some supermarkets (Ainslie IGA), cafes across Canberra, and at the farmers market. Covidlife has meant a shift in the business operating models of all in the hospitality industry. One change that I’m really pleased about, and hope stays after this is all over, is […] Read more…
Chinese food @ China Tea Club
China Tea Club in Lyneham is a fancier Chinese restaurant – plush carpet, linen tablecloth, and more sophisticated furniture than your regular cheap and cheerful Chinese spot. I have only dined at China Tea Club once, several years ago, and honestly don’t remember it. So when there was a 50% discount deal on the Fork […] Read more…
Eating in Hungary – Budapest – Part 1
Following on from England, we flew to Budapest to continue our European adventure. We stayed in the Pest side of the city, but very close to the bridge taking us to Buda. I thought it was easier to break this post up by breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast Börze Börze is only a couple of […] Read more…
Eating in England – Part 4 – Dominique Ansel Bakery London, Afternoon tea at The Savoy and more
Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio Tour (London) We spent about 6 hours at the Warner Bros studio tour of the Harry Potter set outside of London and didn’t see everything in detail (full day recommended if you’re a Harry Potter fan!). Lunch was had on-site at the studio’s Backlot Cafe. There are a few eateries […] Read more…