Silly Season Yum Cha, a new rooftop bar, and the return of Ottoman – this is your foodie news for November
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From the exclusive on the return of Ottoman to the opening of a new rooftop bar, we’re serving up the most delectable bites of the latest foodie news.
You’ll be sure to work up an appetite as you work your way through this breakdown of what’s happening in hospo around Canberra.
A new rooftop bar has opened in Belconnen, just in time for summer
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: with a hot few months ahead predicted, cold drinks taste better at high altitudes. Luckily those living on the northside won’t have far to go with the opening of Bar 59 – the newest addition to the Mercure Canberra Belconnen.
Serving more than just stunning outlooks, read more here.
Dry your eyes and make room for salmon dolma and zucchini puffs – Ottoman Has reopened its doors
It was undisputedly one of our oldest and favourite dining establishments, so with the announcement Ottoman Cuisine in Barton has reopened, foodies are understandably excited.
Bringing back many of its most iconic dishes, read all about it here. And yes, bookings are essential.
Start your engines – Lunetta and Lunetta Trattoria are now treating tastebuds in Red Hill
In April of this year, we broke the news that the creative team behind the visually stunning Bookplate and Pollen would be opening two new restaurants: Lunetta and Lunetta Trattoria.
Well, now we can confirm both venues are now open. Get the delicious details here.
Craving a croissant? Wildflour is opening in Jamison
They’ve brought their custard-filled croissants and coffees to Fyshwick, Kingston, and Weston – and now those in Jamison will be sinking their teeth into some artisan treats from Wildflour.
Aiming to open mid-month, when the date drops, you’ll want to be quick. They have a cult following for a reason…
This café and play destination is making parents’ dreams come true
Parents around Canberra are letting out a collective sigh of relief with the recent news that Let’s Play in Nicholls has reopened.
Under the new ownership of Caitlin Judd and Callum Beaton, it’s had a fresh face-lift and adults can now unwind and enjoy a café-quality breakfast or lunch without sacrificing the fun for their kids.
From breakfast classics to healthy wraps and sandwiches, burgers, and an extensive kids’ menu (which we can confirm includes nuggets), this dining destination has something for the whole family.
Give thanks for the all-you-can-eat-style buffet at Catbird
This Californian-inspired café is celebrating Thanksgiving!
Offering an all-you-can-eat-style buffet with stuffings and all, keep an eye out for dates and details from Catbird. Just remember, leftovers are for quitters.
Live in the north and love noods? We have some good news…
And that news is Asian Noodle House is now open in Gungahlin. Located on Gribble Street, the new location has all of your old favourites – from Laksa to Massamun Curry.
Now that there’s no need to travel for good food, lazy takeaway nights at home have never sounded so good.
Pilot is raising a glass to the end of the year with this drool-worthy event
Head along to Pilot on Wednesday 23 November for their last event of the year, a delicious collaboration with VANGUARDIST Wines.
Welcoming Michael Corbett, the event will celebrate the release of the Botanic series, a new evolution in the VANGUARDIST Wines story. With just 30 seats available for the evening, the Pilot menu will be available for each guest along with the choice to go by the glass, bottle or select a pairing and taste through these expressive rare wines.
Michael will also be sharing stories of the vineyards, VANGUARDIST history, and his time abroad, making it an unmissable evening.
Tasa Coffee House brings authentic Filipino breakfast options to the ANU
Located in the ANU precinct, next to ANU Sport, Tasa Coffee House is a cute little café that’s treating tastebuds to authentic Filipino breakfast options.
Along with some classic brunch dishes and Red Brick Coffee, head along to try Tapsilog, Liemposilog and more.
Coffee addicts in Gungahlin can now get a buzz from Form 1 Espresso
Can’t function without coffee? Form 1 Espresso is keeping northsiders caffeinated seven days a week.
Also serving breakfast and lunch, you can find them opposite Optus on Hibberson Street.
Pizza Artigiana announces Una Pizza. But just a warning: one will never be enough
You know and love Pizza Artigiana, but it’s time to meet Una Pizza – the newest creation from the talented team.
Using the same recipes, with the same passion, you can expect some new flare and a vibrant new energy (and maybe some exciting specials…). Una Pizza is exclusive to Verity Lane, so run, don’t walk.
Curiouser and curiouser…a new Alice in Wonderland themed café can be found in Tuggeranong
A curious sight has been spotted in Tuggeranong – what looks like an Alice in Wonderland café is now open near Target.
Called Wonder by Alice, you will find sweet treats, barista-made Campos coffee, homewares and gifts. If there’s ‘wonderland’ themed food on the menu, we’ll be there with bells on. Bread and Butterflies or Unbirthday Cake, anyone?
Woden is getting a new Greek restaurant. Get excited for Asteri!
It looks like Tim Moustakas of Fillos Taverna and Bar in the Hellenic Club in Woden fame is opening a new venture – Asteri.
Keep your eyes out, as soon as we know more, we’ll give you all the delicious details.
Silly Season Yum Cha? We have our Saturdays sorted
Name something better than Yum Cha? How about a Yum Chat set menu with bottomless booze?
Lazy Su is making our dreams come true with their Silly Season Yum Cha menu. Available every Saturday lunchtime until the end of the year, you can eat your way through an array of favourite dishes (including the wagyu cheesesteak spring roll and fried prawn dumplings) while enjoying free-flowing wines, beer, and cocktails for two hours.
And yes, there are also vegan and non-alcoholic options available. See you there?
Is this the most delicious collaboration of the season?
There’s no cucumber sandwich in sight at this high tea experience. Get excited because QT has partnered with Space Kitchen in what might be the most delicious collaboration ever.
Taking their high tea offering to the next level, the QTea High Tea x Space Kitchen experience is all about indulgence – from the sweet to the savoury. Lock eyes with Canberra’s first cake trolley featuring Space Kitchen cakes, choose from 28 teas (along with the prettiest of cocktails featuring special brews) and dig into tiers of treats for a decadent dining experience.
Feature image: Lunetta. Credit: Lillie Thompson.
