Italy meets Japan at Clover Dining, we’ve found $1 dumplings in the city, and where you can get a Good Friday Seafood Feast
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Hungry to know what’s happening in Canberra this April? We’ll just leave this here.
From where to find $1 dumplings to the new resturant fusing the flavours of Italy and Japan and a mouth-watering seven course Good Friday Seafood Feast, sink your teeth into this latest edition of foodie news.
Hold on to your hats – a Texas-inspired barbeque is coming to Narrabundah
Yeehaw! With the news that Big Box Barbeque is hitching its wagon to Narrabundah shops this May, we expect to see lines around the block when it opens its doors.
Planning only to open on Sundays, carnivores will be beside themselves and those on vegetarian and vegan diets will be able to enjoy options like glazed and smoked celeriac, spiced cauliflower and a fried eggplant and tomato salad.
Designing the Iluka Street venue as Canberra’s newest collaborative kitchen, Zac Jerrim from All About Burgers will be onsite other days of the week to pump out his epic American-style smash burgers.
Read all about it here and stay tuned for the official opening date.
AKs Diner is hosting a street-style pop-up for one night only
Your dinner plans on Saturday night are sorted. Opening for one night only, AK’s Diner in New Acton will be bringing the vibes with a street-style pop-up, complete with loud 90s hip hop. Serving a limited menu (that includes Nasi Lemak, Chicken Rendang and Prawn Sambal), the vibe is first in, best dressed. See you there?
Italy meets Japan at Clover Dining in the city
And it’s opening soon. Offering a memorable experience with delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner served seven days a week, Clover Dining offers a unique fusion: the classic flavors of Italy meets the subtle, umami-rich tastes of Japan.
With an opening date yet to be annouced, keep an eye on this space.
Did Furzer Street just get a little bit Firenze?
We’ve found a new must-visit shopping pitstop and wine bar and it’s in an unexpected location. Meet new enoteca DeVINO, which is bringing an authentic European experience to Woden. And from wine to helping you curate your own charcuterie board; the whole point is to immerse yourself in authentic Italian tastes.
Read all about it here.
Coastal Australian restaurant Valentina closes its doors
For those that call Merimbula their coastal home, we have some sad news – Valentina is closing its doors this May. Serving over 60,000 Merimbula Oysters, thousands of flatbreads and pouring endless glasses of wine over the last three years, with the exact closing date to be announced, make sure to plan a visit and book a table before they call ‘final service’.
$1 dumplings? Don’t mind if we do
Thursday nights just got a whole lot better with Dolly’s Dolla Dumplings. The idea? Roll in for the cheap (and delicious) dumplings and stay for some retro bingo from 7 pm.
Free to play, there’s plenty of prizes to be won and dumps to be had. See you there?
We have three reasons to hop into Midnight Bar this April
Because who can say no to an Easter-themed cocktail? Shaking up three limited edition drinks, Midnight Bar is now home to the Hazel Hop (imagine an alcoholic Tim Tam Slam), the Whitechoco-Tinin (white light vodka, crème de cocoa, ice cream, citric sugar, macadamia nuts, and cream) and the Easter Lily (a sweet, sherbert-y delight with a zesty lemon twist). They’re the things sweet dreams – and drinks – are made of.
Taste the flavours of Easter at No.10 Restaurant and Bar
This April is looking sweet at No.10 Restaurant and Bar as they offer some delicious seasonal specials for one week only!
Available from Monday 14 until Monday 21 April, not only can you kickstart your morning with their Hot Cross Bun + Coffee Bundle for just $10, but you can indulge in Strawberry & Coconut White Hot Chocolate, and enjoy French Toast Hot Cross Buns, topped with cinnamon infused syrup and cream.
If that’s not enough, hop in for an after-work drink to try their limited-edition cocktail, Bunnies Delight – a delicious blend of Bailey’s, strawberry, and vodka. Think an adult version of strawberry milk!
Will this become the home of Canberra’s best Banh Mi’s?
You’ll have to visit Banhmi Shack to find out. Serving authentic Vietnamese flavours with a modern twist, the new addition to Challis Street is tickling tastebuds with bánh mì’s, handcrafted rice paper rolls, Vietnamese iced coffee, refreshing fruit shakes, and more!
A must-try on the menu? The Crackling Pork Bánh Mì – crispy, golden pork crackling layered over succulent roasted pork, served in a fresh baguette, generously filled with rich pâté, creamy mayonnaise, fresh pickled carrots, crisp cucumber, red onion, and their signature secret Special Shack Sauce. Anyone else drooling?
The Hyatt’s High Tea has a fresh look for autumn and the pumpkin scones are a must-try
Can’t go past a high tea? You need to know about the new Autumn High Tea menu at The Tea Lounge by Hyatt Hotel Canberra. Offering a refreshed, and refined way to savour the flavours of the city’s most colourful season, the heritage hotel is serving an array of finely curated sweet and savoury treats, designed to capture the essence of autumn and delight all the senses.
What sounds better than nibbling on warm Pumpkin Scones served with double cream and local quince paste and washing them down with the Hyatt Hotel Canberra’s own bespoke brew, Rose Floriat? And if that’s not enough, the Hyatt is also reviving its famous High Tea Buffet especially for Easter on Sunday 20 April.
Read all about it here.
Always at Coconine but hate waiting in line?
Your favourite Thai food can now be ordered faster and easier with a new self-serve kiosk at Coconine Kingston! Simply pop your order in and wait for the team to bring it straight to you, so you can eat it in the comfort of your own home.
Bar Beirut brings the flavour with a Good Friday Seafood Feast
We’re talking freshly shucked oysters with pomegranate mignonette, zippy kingfish tartare and grilled garlicky octopus goodness. For just $79 per person, this Good Friday you can indulge in an unforgettable seven-course seafood feast at Bar Beirut that has a focus on flavour. Who can say no to the combination of fresh tabouli, and spiced calamari?
Yarralumla will soon be saying ‘Bonjour’ to L’épi Artisan Bakery
A taste of France is coming to Yarralumla as L’épi Artisan Bakery prepares to open in a third location! Bringing their bread, pastries and cakes to the Yarralumla shops, keep an eye out for the details of the grand opening.
Leaf Café & Co brings a new coffee spot to Woden
Now open inside Westfield Woden, Leaf Café & Co is a quaint escape inside the busy centre – and who can go past Pistachio French Toast?
With a menu that ranges from savoury options like Truffle Mushroom Bruschetta and Breakfast Gnocchi to sweet offerings including Berries and Nuts pancakes and Belgian hot chocolates, there’s something for every kind of craving.
Monster Kitchen and Bar starts a new chapter
Known for unique and memorable dining experiences, following the recent announcement that Monster Kitchen and Bar has gone back to meat, the restaurant is now starting a brand new chapter – and it’s a lot more casual.
Focusing on a communal dining experience within the lobby and public spaces of Ovolo Nishi, you’ll enjoy the same elevated flavours in a relaxed setting. Repurposing ‘The Salon’ into a private event space, the plan is to become a dynamic hub for both dining and events.
Keep an eye out to see how and when these monster changes will begin…
Beets and Berries is hosting an entirely vegan High Tea at Sweets Bones
On Saturday 19 April, vegans are in for a treat as Beets and Berries hosts a very special high tea at Sweet Bones in Scullin! Packed full of sweets and savoury bites, for $45 per person ($18 per child under 12) you’ll also enjoy the choice of a tea, coffee or juice and have fun in a colouring competition!
You can now find traditional Chinese street food in the city
Malatang City is the newest addition to the Canberra Centre’s food offerings, bringing a taste of Chinese street food to the city.
Designed so you can choose your own fresh ingredients to be cooked into a delicious soup, simply pick your basket, add your favourite ingredients, choose your soup flavour, and then weigh and pay and enjoy! Find it on the lower Ground Food Court next to Oporto.
Forget scones, this high tea has lobster sliders
This Easter Saturday Hotel Kurrajong is serving high tea with a twist – it’s seafood themed.
Inviting people to book their families in for a decadent meal, the menu is a little different from your standard high tea offering. Instead of cucumbers, you’ll find finger sandwiches stuffed with blue swimmer crab meat, while pulled butter-poached lobster sliders, tempura prawns, and oysters Rockefeller replace savoury tarts.
As for the sweets? From chocolate-dipped strawberries to Belgian chocolate mousse tart, they also have an assortment of irresistible treats. Add in a continuous flow of refreshing mimosas, premium teas and freshly brewed coffee and an Easter egg hunt in the courtyard and it’s the perfect mix of elegance and coastal indulgence.
Canberra Theatre Centre releases a commemorative beer
You read that right. To help mark their 60th anniversary, the Canberra Theatre Centre has partnered with award-winning local brewery BentSpoke Brewing Co for the release of a limited-edition commemorative beer.
The brand-new Canberra Theatre Centre branded ‘Hazee’ Hazy Pale Ale is available for purchase from the Link Bar. Cheers to that!
Tour the wines of the world at this tasting
Who needs to book a plane ticket for an overseas trip? On Friday 2 and Saturday 3 May, The Wine Community is hosting a wine tasting that will traverses Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Chile, Argentina, Australia and more.
Led by a qualified expert, you will be led through the world of wine with between 25 and 40 different wines open for tasting. With basic cheese, cold meats and crackers included in your booking, it will be a journey across continents and palates.
Feature image: Bar Beruit. Credit: Ben Calvert.
