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Riotact is home to engaging independent articles, images, and video journalism as well as thoughtful analysis from a team of real-world, respected contributors. Discover Canberra's award-winning restaurants in the Food And Wine section of Riotact. The blog features articles on restaurants, cafes, food festivals, events, wine culture and more.
Riotact » Food And Wine
10h ago
What’s better than enjoying a delicious, chef-cooked meal at your favourite restaurant? Getting it half price! Dining deal pioneer EatClub has finally launched in Canberra following widespread success in other major cities, offering local patrons a chance to eat out with up to 50 per cent off their bill. The brainchild of hospitality moguls, including ..read more
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23h ago
Party vibes are in the air as spring warms up in Canberra and party experts from Armada Bar and The Boat House are gearing up for a spring bash you won’t want to miss. The Armada Bar was a seasonal open-air bar attached to The Boat House, but with the team busy with opening new ..read more
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3d ago
Walking through the stained-glass doors of the Candelo General Store and Cafe is like being embraced by history. Well, history meets rustic, modern, industrial cool … if that’s a thing. Built in 1904 in place of a departed store that was taken by fire, the “new” Candelo General Store building has just turned 100 years ..read more
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3d ago
Underground Spirits has taken inspiration from Regency-era elegance to give Floriade visitors a Bridgerton-esque experience at the flower festival. The diamond of the season is the Lady Floriade Gin: a fruity, floral spirit that aims to distil the joy of spring into a glass. “This year’s Underground Spirits Gin Garden promises an immersive experience, featuring ..read more
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4d ago
What is better than mouthwatering smoked brisket? A chef taking a deep dive into the art of smoked meat and then going on to perfect it, that’s what. As if he wasn’t busy enough, Michael Box, group executive chef of HARVAC Group, has become obsessed with Texas Barbeque. Marrying the science of slow-cooked smoked meat ..read more
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5d ago
I love a top 100 list. Who doesn’t? I search top 100 lists to narrow down my itinerary when I travel. Top 100 prettiest villages in Japan, in England, in France. Top 100 best coffee spots in Australia, top 100 sandwiches in the world! So it is a thrill to know that Canberra has a ..read more
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1w ago
Who are you? I’m Luke Rathbone, one of the four founders of Barbell Foods. I have South African heritage but I consider myself Australian. Tell me about Barbell Foods. We make healthy meat snacks for busy and active people. Imagine a steak that’s been seasoned, air-dried and then cut into bite-sized pieces: that’s biltong. We ..read more
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1w ago
Chopsticks or fork? It’s a question many of us have been asked at an old-school Chinese restaurant over the years. For comedian and writer Jennifer Wong, it was a question that would take her all over Australia as she explored the stories of Chinese-Australian restaurants for the six-part Chopsticks or Fork? ABC TV series. Jennifer ..read more
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1w ago
It is a gloomy day as we sit inside The Hungry Buddha, sipping on a cocktail and watching storm clouds roll across Belconnen. Inside, atmospheric lighting, layers of greenery and a beautiful corner bar make us feel cosy. My cocktail, the Tipsy Buddha, is a bright green glow, blending lemons with crisp citrusy Cointreau and ..read more
Riotact » Food And Wine
1w ago
Mínima has been one of the most anticipated restaurant openings in Canberra this year. Brothers Benn and Mork Ratanakosol – who previously ran popular restaurant Morks – have broken out of their ‘rebellious Thai’ era and are now embracing Third Culture Cuisine, exploring the broad influence of Asian flavours. The 22-seat Mínima is a much ..read more