Mother’s Day this year consisted of a take away high tea from L’Orange Patisserie in Manuka. Packed into four take away boxes, the cost is $120 for two people. Savouries: Three types of sandwiches and two types of savoury quiche tarts. The sandwiches did start to dry out towards the end there but are large […] 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…
Note: I was invited to dine in as a guest at Naadam, however all opinions are my own. I was invited to the grand opening of Canberra’s first Mongolian restaurant, Naadam in Phillip. After a light Mongolian BBQ (horhog) of lamb brisket roasted in tallow, served with potato and carrot, there’s some traditional music (using […] 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 L’epi Artisan Bakery to promote some products. L’epi Artisan Bakery has fast become a favourite with locals at the Chisholm shops. I stopped by some months ago and tried out so many goodies. But firstly, owner Ignace Diompy recently got in touch about their two most popular breads. The house […] Read more…
Note: I was invited to dine at Kodiak, however all opinions are my own. A couple of months ago, we dined in at Kodiak in Kingston to try out the menu. We opt to sit outside as we have an active toddler with us. For drinks, I order a mocktail and leave it up to […] Read more…
During the Christmas break, we had family visit from overseas and found ourselves at Bento Tei in Braddon for lunch. Hidden away on Lonsdale Street at the Nibu building, Bento Tei is a tiny shop with one table inside, and about four tables outside in the courtyard area. I’ve always been meaning to try it […] Read more…
Note: I was invited to dine in, however all opinions are my own. The popular Agostini’s (at the East Hotel in Kingston) has branched out with a new pop-up at Lark Hill Winery in Bungendore. It’s less than a 30 minute drive from our place, so we’re there in no time. It’s a Saturday lunch […] Read more…
Note: I was invited to dine in as a guest, however all opinions are my own. Omi hails from Victoria and specialises in premium wagyu rice bowls. We were invited to dine in at Omi at the Canberra Centre for lunch one day. A waitress greets us at the reception desk and shows us to […] 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 ‘Unreal’ desserts with cakes that look like fruit. The lemon is my favourite with grapefruit, mint and fresh cream inside – oh so refreshing. Rasa Rosa banana […] Read more…
