It was a cold, rainy, blustery Canberra day and dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON was looking for lunch around a fireplace. That took her to The Old Canberra Inn, in Lyneham.
Wendy Johnson
Wendy Johnson: Food reviewer for Canberra CityNews magazine since 2004, covering stories for true foodies to digest.
The entirely revamped Statesman Hotel – which took about eight months to complete – is fresh, fun and funky. And the food offering is elevated to bistro level", writing dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
It didn’t take long for Jiangnan Talk to start building a fan base, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Taki in Tiger Lane is an eatery full of firsts, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON votes Raku's express lunch one of the best deals in town.
"It quickly became obvious that a lot more slow cooking was required," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON after tackling a challenging serve of "slow-cooked" beef ribs.
"The innovative menu pays homage to virtually all dietary requirements without compromising one tiny bit on taste. There wasn’t one dish – light, small, big or sweet – we wouldn’t have ordered," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Surveyors Hill Vineyards is bistro dining at its best. The restaurant and cellar door welcome guests with a warm embrace, inviting them to stay as long as they’d like, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Up on the roof of the Burbury Hotel in Barton dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON get the taste of a great view and loves the lounge vibe.
It you haven’t been to the famous Kingston Hotel of late, you’re in for a pleasant surprise, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"Yes, it was busy, but the service was truly disappointing and totally detracted from the experience. Am not sure what else to say…" Gobsmacked WENDY JOHNSON reviews chaos at Yum Cha @ CBD.
Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON comes away from Bar Beirut adjectively well fed...
