We find Yo-Chi’s location, Bungendore gets a wine bar, and Bar Outro might be closing
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We’re back for another round of Foodie News.
In this jam-packed edition, you’ll learn exactly where YoChi is opening in Canberra, the story about Bar Outro’s possible closure, and more. Our advice? Don’t read this while hungry, because you’ll be salivating for more.
DISCOVERIES, OPENINGS, CLOSINGS AND MOVES
We know where Yo-Chi is opening in Canberra
Fro-Yo fans, we’ve found it. In case you didn’t hear, we recently broke the news that Yo-Chi is heading to Bunda Street in Civic.
With Yo-Bar and Fricken’s gluten-free froyo right across the street, we’re calling it now: this stretch of Civic is about to become prime territory for anyone with a sweet tooth. As for an opening date? We understand that the two-storey venue is expected to open by Christmas!
View our reel here to find out exactly where it will be.
Three wineries, a few secrets and good times come together in Bungendore
There’s a new wine destination opening in Bungendore, and it sounds like one worth keeping under your hat. Don’t Tell Mel – Cellar Door & Wine Bar opens on Friday 30 October, bringing together three wineries and a wine bar with a few secrets up its sleeve.
Find out more about Don’t Tell Mel here.
Meet the Canberra locals who cracked the 2027 Good Food Guide Awards
In a list full of auspicious names on the national dining scene in this year’s Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide awards, two Canberra locals have been recognised for their personal impact.
Anand Kumar Ramakrishna from AK’s Diner was named Critic’s Pick of the Year for his tiny Malaysian kitchen in NewActon, while Venus Vinifera’s Caitlin Baker was named Cultural Change Champion for her feminist approach to the wine industry.
That’s on top of a healthy crop of local restaurants snagging themselves a hat or two.
You can read the story here.
Is this the prettiest food truck to roll into town?
Technically it’s located across the border in Queanbeyan, but close enough.
Tomari Sachi has rolled in to bring lovers of Japanese cuisine a whole new dining experience. Serving classic dishes like karaage chicken and ramen as well as street food favourites like octopus balls and Japanese ice cream, keep an eye out for the minimalist truck as it drives around town.
For location and hours updates, follow them on Instagram.
Southside coffee lovers, rejoice! Café da Greenway is here
Greenway has a new café! Located in South.Point, Café da Greenway is all about good coffee and delicious food. Open from 8 am until 4 pm seven days a week, you can grab a cake from the cabinet, baked scones, toasties and more!
Find it on the Ground Floor of South.Point, near Adairs.
Kingston to welcome Asian Noodle House
WIN News recently reported that the much-loved Asian Noodle House has signed a lease in Giles Street and is preparing to open a new restaurant.
We’ll keep you posted as to opening date!
Are Bar Outro and Pizzeria Officina closing?
Consider this your sign to make your way to Lonsdale Street before Monday 16 November. Bar Outro recently posted on Instagram to announce that the original lease has expired and they will be meeting with its landlord to learn the fate of the building. Currently, it’s set to be demolished, but that is yet to be confirmed.
They’re also looking at opening in a new location, so keep an eye out to see what happens!
Unit 3/9 Lonsdale Street, Braddon
FEASTS, FESTIVALS AND MORE: DELICIOUS FOODIE EXPERIENCES
Forget Yum-Cha, this is Run-Cha
Planning on participating in the Canberra Times Marathon on Sunday 1 November? OHNO! has the perfect post-run recovery: bottomless boozy yum-cha.
It’s priced at $55 per person with the option to add a bottomless beverage package for an extra $35 per person. Book yourself a seat between 11 am and 4 pm here.
13 & 15 Flinders Way, Griffith.
Sit low, sip slow and snack like you’re in Saigon
Monster Phin & Street Bites is bringing a taste of Vietnamese café culture to Braddon, with a special menu of Vietnamese coffee and street-food-inspired snacks.
On the drinks list, you’ll find Hanoi Cloud, a Hanoi-style egg coffee served hot or cold; Salty Hue, a salted cream coffee; Saigon Drip, iced coffee with condensed milk; Dalat Velvet, an avocado and coconut blend; and Chimwag, a Vietnamese lemon iced tea.
For snacks, there are sunflower seed crack-ups, crème caramel, Vietnamese-style beef jerky, assorted fried snacks and Saigon Medley rice paper salad rolls.
There’s more to the experience than what’s on the menu, too. Customers can challenge each other to Vietnamese jacks, try plaster painting or take a chance on the fortune shaker for instant prizes, including a special Viet coffee candle, key chain and free voucher. There’s also a major draw, with registered customers entered for the chance to win a $100 gift card.
Saturday 14 and 21, and Sunday 15 and 22 November, 11 am – 4 pm. Monster Phin & Street Bites, Shop G06/2 Batman Street, Braddon.
Big Box Barbeque is taking over this local taproom
Because what else goes better together than beer and BBQ? From Friday 6 November, you’ll be able to find Big Box Barbeque in a new location: Capital Brewing taproom’s beer garden.
Rolling in a smoker every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, they’ll be dishing out Texas-style Wagyu brisket, sticky ribs, enormous platters and more. Only available throughout the summer, it’s a delicious way to spend an afternoon.
3/1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick
The pairing nobody expected (and everyone loved) has returned
Last year Leyla Bar taught us an important lesson: fried chicken and champagne were a match made in flavour heaven.
Now they’ve brought back their unique pairing for another session, starting from Saturday 7 November. Priced at $99 per person, you’ll enjoy three exceptional Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Champagnes with three delicious fried chicken flavours – southern fried, sweet and spicy and snowy.
Book your seat here.
Level 7/1 Burbury Close, Barton
Pour decisions await at Beer Day Out
Over 10 breweries are gathering in Fyshwick for Beer Day Out at the Fyshwick Markets. Including the likes of Bentspoke Brewing, Powder Monkey, Capital Brewing, Jindabyne Brewing and more, you’ll be able to try some of the best sips from Canberra and across Australia.
The best part? Entry is free and so are the samples! Book here.
36 Mildura Street, Fyshwick
This is your sign to have a night with Collector Wines
One night, one long table and some of the finest wines in the region. Highroad is partnering with Collector Wines on Saturday 28 November for a five-course dinner matched with six wines (including sparkling on arrival).
Priced at $140 per person, book your seat here.
1 Woolley Street, Dickson
Wine N’ Dine is back for another progressive long lunch
Pop Saturday 5 December into your calendar. Wine N’ Dine is once again coming to Canberra for a self-guided long lunch that promises to take you on a mouthwatering tour of the neighbourhood’s hottest venues.
Taking you to Amici, Curiosa, Mrs Wang and VICE, each will serve a signature dish paired with a glass of wine from an exceptional local winemaker.
Book your spot here.
