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.
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Canberra restaurants reviewed by Wendy Johnson. What and where to eat in Canberra.
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.
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Wholesome cafe food comes with a conscience
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.
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Where they know how to make a mean sandwich
"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.
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Flavour rewards on the Lebanese journey
"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.
The vibrant world of Greek gastronomy is becoming increasingly abundant in Canberra, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
In the cold, shivery winter months there’s nothing like indulging in a hearty, warming meal, rich in flavour and designed to comfort every bone in your body, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
After a bit of browsing at Meet Gather Collect, a cool homewares and gift store in Aranda, a friend and I popped into neighbouring Two Before Ten for a bite to eat. writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"The barrista is fully focused and super busy cranking out coffees for walkers, cyclists, tourists, mums and bubs, and locals." Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON makes an early start on the Kingston Foreshore.
Florey has a local, which is loved by families and friends who gather to relax over a casual meal, coffee or wine, reports dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Everything about Contentious Character’s new Dairy Road location is playful, including the wooden wine barrels, stacked here and there, sporting quirky sayings, such as "May the wine be with you", writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
