Five foodie events to add to your calendar this autumn
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Food brings people together, and here at HC, we believe Canberra is a foodie’s paradise.
So, we’ve compiled a list of the top five foodie events to mark on your calendar this season. And from a five-course boozy menu to a bottomless high tea, we’re sure there’s something for everyone.
Monster x Archie Rose
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Get excited, executive Chef Matthew Bentleys is preparing a innovative vegetarian menu to complement Archie Rose Distillery’s spirits and craft cocktails! Think Bao Buns with fancy Molasses Rum, Rye Malt Whiskey Ice Cream and Sunrise Lime Gin Strawberry Sorbet. Taking place on Wednesday 29 March, this five-course boozy menu will showcase the different flavours and cultivars in each dish. Delish!
Wednesday 29 March, 6 pm | Ground/25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra City | $147 per person | Book here.
The Taste Festival Canberra
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Do you dream of an endless supply of wine and craft spirits? Dream no longer, this tasty experience includes a glass of bubbly upon arrival, a three-hour tasting session, gourmet platers, and musical entertainment. Honestly, what more could you want?
Thursday 27 until Sunday 30 April | Casino Canberra, 21 Binara Street, Canberra City | $39-$69 per person | Book here.
Dancing Queen Immersive Dining Experience
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Gimme, Gimme, Gimme a theatrical dining experience! Calling all dancing queens, this foodie experience includes a theatrical performance, a two course Mediterranean dinner and a disco that will have you sending out an S.O.S for some more appropriate dancing shoes. See you there?
Friday 24 March, 5:30 pm | Templo Theatre, Level One, 21 London Cct, Canberra City | $99 per person | Tickets here.
Stomp Festival
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Exclusive wine, grape stomping, farm animals, live music, barrel room tastings, bike tours, picnics with pups…what’s not to love? The inaugural Stomp Festival (hosted by the Canberra Wine District) honours local winemakers and producers—and there’s something for everyone. With the full program available online, there are truly too many activities, offerings and delicious things to list here, with each location offering a bounty of autumnal goodness.
Saturday 29 until Sunday 30 April | Various locations across NSW and ACT | $29.50 per person | Book here.
Salsa (and fiesta) at Loquita
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Want to break up the week and have some fun? Salsa is back on the menu every Wednesday at Loquita! And once you’ve danced the night away, it’s the perfect excuse to try their new and improved Fiesta Hour where you can sip on $10 frozen margs or grab a beer (or basic) for only $5.
Salsa: every Wednesday from 7:30 pm. Fiesta Hour: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm every day | 17 Garema Pl, Canberra City | Book here.
The Marion Bottomless High Tea
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Enjoy the tranquillity of Lake Burley Griffin, while indulging in this bottomless high tea. Sip sparkling wine and mimosas while nibbling on snacks that strike the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. There’s something for everyone (gluten-free or vegan options are available with 24 hours’ notice), from freshly baked scones with cream to petit fours and speciality beverages. So, what are you waiting for? Get your tickets now!
Seven days a week, from 10 am | Act Parks Depot, Barrine Dr, Parkes | $100 per person, for a two-hour seating | Book here.
