The goss on BRAVO Pizza’s newest location, Akiba is giving away free food for one night only, The Southern rises in Woden and even more foodie news
Posted on
Hungry to know what’s happening around town? This edition of Foodie News is juicy.
With plenty of new openings in Canberra, all we can say is this December is looking delicious.
We have the goss on BRAVO Pizza’s next location
It has something of a cult following in Red Hill, but now BRAVO Pizza (from the fabulous Fox & Bow team) has opened in another location…Farrer. No surprise given the success of Fox’s nearby OG café.
If you haven’t tried it yet, get ready to sink your teeth into some of the best pizza in town.
Med’s First Birthday Bash
Med in Barton is turning one this Sunday and you’re invited to the party!
Celebrate with an all-day brunch at Med – we’re talking a feast of fresh baked pita bread with dips, spinach & cheese gözleme, BBQ king prawn, chilli & garlic butter, charcoal roasted chicken, Turkish chilli, baklava sundae and more!
It’s all happening this Sunday 8 December, from 9:30 am and you can choose from the Á la carte menu or lunch banquet from $65pp.
Akiba’s turning 10 and celebrating with a night of free food!
You read that right. To celebrate 10 years of serving some of the best Asian fusion food in the city, Akiba will be hosting a night of free dining on Monday 23 December, meaning you can double your dumpling order without paying a cent.
Also seeing the launch of an official charity partnership between Akiba and men’s mental health charity, The Fly Program, all food ordered on the night will go uncharged, with patrons only required to purchase drinks and encouraged donate to the program. The catch? It’s only from 7 pm with tables of up to five available. It will be a strictly first come first serve basis with seating times limited to 1.5 hours.
But don’t worry – if you get stuck waiting in line, Akiba will be handing out some of their famous entrees (yes, including bao buns). Worth it.
Monster is doing meat again
That’s right – after four years as an herbivore, The Monster at Ovolo’s Monster Kitchen & Bar is now an omnivore.
Answering guests’ requests to bring more protein back, while the menu is still plant-forward foodies will now find a mix of items that showcase both the best of veggies and meat. Think: tender Gundagai lamb shoulder GLQ5+, served with house-made mint jelly and house-made ricotta scarpinocc.
With something for everyone, there’s no need to compromise at your next dinner date.
Lim Peh’s brings Singaporean-inspired hawker bowls to Woden
Originally opening in Verity Lane Market in 2023, Lim Peh’s has found a permanent brick-and-mortar store at Westfield Woden – and it’s now open.
Keeping foodies full and happy every day from 11.30 am until 8.30 pm, run, don’t walk, to try their Wonton Mee.
A new addition to Lonsdale Street
It looks like Ganjees’ former spot on Lonsdale Street is getting a new tenant – and fans of modern Indian cuisine won’t be disappointed.
We don’t know when Masala Kitchen will be officially opening, but with locations all over New South Wales, it sounds like the restaurant, gin bar and tea garden knows a thing or two about delicious food and drinks.
Calling all coffee lovers, Redbrick is giving away one year’s supply of coffee
It might be Redbrick’s 13th birthday, but we’re the ones getting the present. And it’s all to celebrate the evolution of their café, ARC.
Being renamed to ‘Redbrick’ in recognition of the café’s roots in the Redbrick family and a celebration of the roastery’s role in shaping Canberra’s coffee scene, they will be giving away a year’s supply of coffee – that’s one coffee a day, every day for 2025. All you need to do is follow @redbrick.coffee on Instagram and double your chances by signing up for their newsletter.
The Southern rises in Woden
The former site of Belluci’s Woden has been revitalised with the opening of The Southern Public Bar & Bistro – a new favourite spot for sports, a good feed, and a lot of local entertainment.
Providing a country pub-inspired menu that promises to go easy on the wallet, read all about it here.
Origin Bake finds a new home in the city
For those mourning the loss of their favourite bakery in Phillip, we have some good news: Origin Bake can now be found on Childers Street in the city.
Known for Egyptian-inspired artisan bread created with traditional ingredients and new techniques, you’ll also find desserts, pastries, pies, cakes and sandwiches. And yes, it’s worth going the distance.
Has Canberra’s most Instagram-worthy café opened in Tuggeranong?
A new café and acai bar have opened in Greenway and with pink interiors and a gorgeous flower wall, it’s the thing Instagram dreams are made of.
But they don’t just do loaded acai. Head to Rose ‘N’ Brew for your next catch-up for classic café breakfast, lunch or to browse their overflowing cake cabinet. We’ve heard a rumour that they even have a Dubai chocolate cupcake…
Dreaming of a trip to the UK? Try this London-inspired café instead
The Buckingham Brekkie, Good morning Your Highness, Mr Bean and Trafalgar Square Subs – who needs to book a plane ticket when you can find all of these London-inspired goodies right here in Canberra.
Located on London Circuit, the aim of 15 London Café is to channel the vibrant essence of London’s café culture – and with breakfast and lunch options as well as some European sweets on the menu, it sounds like a unique escape.
Those located in Latham better get excited – you have a new local
And that’s Caspian Café. Open every day from 7.30 am until 7 pm, with funky interiors and a menu to match it’s so much more than a place to eat.
Along with offering authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, Caspian Café is a part of the Latham HUB, which houses a takeaway liquor store, a gourmet food bar, a hair salon AND even a sewing studio offering full dressmaking and alteration services. Baklava and a bottle of wine? We’ll be there.
Is this Dickson’s biggest outdoor brunch café?
Challis Street in Dickson has a new café, and it looks like your summer brunch plans are sorted.
Describing itself as “Dickson’s biggest outdoor brunch café” El Pan is all about al fresco dining – perfect for the warm weather. And with acai bowls, French toast topped with fresh berries, ice cream, and syrup, and Salmon Avocado Smash on the menu, we predict it will become a fast favourite for locals.
Mr Pasta brings an authentic Italian dining option to Gungahlin
They believe in the timeless tradition of Italian pasta craftsmanship. We believe in delicious carbs covered in cheese and sauce. It’s a match made in heaven.
Mr Pasta is now open in Gungahlin to bring an authentic Italian dining option to the area. All you need to do is choose your favourite pasta type, choose your sauce and add any extras you’d like – from bacon to fresh veggies. And don’t worry. They also have traditional starters and desserts for a flavoursome experience.
Head along to the launch party on Saturday 7 December between 11 am and 1 pm to enjoy free pasta, free Redbrick coffee all day, face painting, games and giveaway and so much more!
Bean Origin opens in Kippax
This family-owned business can be found in Belconnen, Bruce, and Fyshwick – and now Kippax has joined the ranks.
Serving everything from American pancakes to a Surf and Turf Benedict, head along to enjoy all of your favourite Bean Origin brews and meals.
Namaste India is back!
And it’s found a new home in Curtin. Officially opening this week, you might remember when Namaste India served authentic Indian dishes in Woden until its closure in 2022.
Now on Theodore Street in Curtain, you can find all of your old favourites.
Verity Lane has a new vendor
Hungry for something new at Verity Lane? Get excited for 38 Katsu.
Specialising in authentic Japanese and Korean katsu and udon noodles, it’s from the same people behind the late-night izakaya-style restaurant Yakitori 38 which is just around the corner.
Feature image: Akiba. Credit: Ben Calvert Photo.
