Fresh, creative and artisan approach to Indian cuisine
A newish restaurant in the city, takes a fresh, creative and artisan approach to Indian cuisine, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
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Canberra restaurants reviewed by Wendy Johnson. What and where to eat in Canberra.
"The sushi train at Taiwa Sushi slowly moves dish after dish after dish along a super-long conveyor belt that winds through the restaurant, directly in front of most seats," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"I could not have imagined this in my wildest dreams, yet here we are!" Chef DAVID REID is over the moon. The Belconnen cafe he runs with his daughter – Stella's by the Lake – has just won a national award.
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Nose-to-tail dining. It’s a sustainability approach Two Before Ten is devoted to, including at its new gastro pub in fast-growing Denman Prospect, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
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Good food but, oh, the service!
"While the food at Madam Lu was worth the visit, the service was not. Our experience was tainted by slow, unfriendly service, surprising given we were the only diners on arrival and only two other tables occupied," bemoans WENDY JOHNSON.
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Going with the Flui has its rewards
Expect the unexpected at Flui, a new restaurant that opened a few weeks back in Civic, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
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Take time out for a taste of Turkish
Planning a trip to Queanbeyan? Perhaps heading to The Q for a show or the shops? Take time to have a bite at Turquoise Turkish, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Ballyhoo is lively, fun and fiery with its combo of South American and Mediterranean flavours that pack a punch and have your taste buds dancing from the first bite, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON is always on the lookout for a dish that elevates her palette. She found just that in a cafe in Kingston.
"Minima is truly next level. The service is impeccable. Staff are knowledgeable. The wine list is well-informed," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Reviewer WENDY JOHNSON dines at a cafe that's a certified work integration social enterprise and a registered charity, where dining there supports creating inclusive employment and training opportunities. And the food's pretty good, too.
"Recess Coffee deserves a big round of applause for good-old-fashioned table service (no QR codes on the tables!)." Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON's been to a new cafe in Griffith.
"The food is the true star at Azima, backed by knowledgeable and efficient service. We popped by for lunch and left excited, having worshipped every dish" writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
The canteen-style pop-up – Kitchen by Mike – at the National Gallery offers maximum flexibility and the menu changes daily, reports dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"In a beautiful location on the edge of the lake on Black Mountain Peninsula is the new and casual Café Sosta," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"Alia’s fit-out is gorgeous and upmarket, but don’t fret. The prices of wine and food – by design – aren’t outrageous." There's a new Greek eatery, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Big name. Big expectations. Does Matt Moran’s Compa live up to what Canberra has been promised, asks dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Rakkas invested time to change matters before greeting its first customer – comfy bench seating, soft features and lighting... But the food is the star of the show, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
When the sun is out, Canberra is a walking mecca, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON, who discovers a humble cafe in a sanctuary of calm.
