Some friends and I had dinner at Rogane Chimac, a small Korean restaurant in Dickson. I have walked past Rogane Chimac countless times and was happy to finally dine in on a cold night. There were a few people already dining in, and by the look of it, they were all Korean which can’t be […] Read more…
Poke bowl @ Supa Bowl
Supa Bowl in the city has hit city workers by storm with its fresh poke bowls as Canberra’s first dedicated poke bowl store. Order forms displayed on a stand near the entrance need to be filled in. You can pick one of the signature bowls where you get to pick up to two bases (sushi […] Read more…
Eating in the Maldives – Finolhu Baa Atoll – Part 2
Following on from Eating in the Maldives – Finolhu Baa Atoll – Part 1… Day 3 – After two days of purely eating, drinking and doing not much else, we decided to start our morning with a walk to the other end of the island as the sun rose. It was a 5.6km return walk […] Read more…
8 Cafes to get Baked Eggs in Canberra
I’m on the hunt for the best baked eggs in Canberra. My Top 8 are listed below. Double Shot The Moroccan baked eggs are a staple winter dish at Double Shot. I’ve had the pleasure of trying a few iterations over the years as this is my go-to place for baked eggs. The Sicilian tomato […] Read more…
Tasting Menu Lunch @ Kisume
While visiting Melbourne for the weekend, a friend and I wanted to try Japanese restaurant Kisume for lunch. I really wanted to try Kuro Kisume, the chef’s table upstairs (only 14 seats), but it had been booked out several weeks in advance so we settled on the ground floor sushi bar and restaurant. I chose […] Read more…
$40 express lunch @ Raku
On a weekday, I went into Raku at the Canberra Centre to celebrate a friend’s birthday for lunch. The décor is a sleek and modern version of a Japanese restaurant with dim lighting inside to provide a sense of intimacy. There were 5 of us that ordered the $40 express set lunch while the other […] Read more…
Eating in the Maldives – Finolhu Baa Atoll – Part 1
Note: I mainly used my phone to take photos. For our honeymoon, Mr FPJ and I booked in 5 nights at the Maldives (because #yolo). We purchased a package deal with Luxury Escapes at Finolhu resort in Baa Atoll. The package covered everything – return domestic transfers, an overwater villa (we paid extra to upgrade […] Read more…
All you can eat in Canberra
2024 refresh: It’s been 3 years since I published this list, so it’s now time for a refresh. Here are some all you can eat deals around Canberra at the moment. In no particular order: Kivotos Offering $49 bottomless Greek feast on Mondays only, bookings are essential. Read about my experience trying their set menu […] Read more…
$20 all you can eat pizza @ Bacaro Wine Bar
Ever wanted the challenge of eating unlimited amounts of pizza? Bacaro Wine Bar in Braddon offer $20 all you can eat wood fired pizza. This deal is available Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm-7pm only (no reservations). A big thanks to some friends of mine who made me aware of this deal! At 5pm […] Read more…
Tipsy Tea @ White Rabbit Cocktail Room
Note: I was invited to Tipsy Tea at the White Rabbit Cocktail Room, however all opinions are my own. This was my first visit to the White Rabbit Cocktail Room and I arrived early (for a 2pm start) hoping to take some photos inside. However, doors didn’t open until 2pm so I waited with other […] Read more…