Stories from around the World
Update: Momoda is no longer in operation. Housed in the Melbourne Building on Northbourne Avenue, Momoda is a Chinese eating house and bar that offers a unique take on fusion flavours. Intrigued by their unconventional dishes and cocktails on offer we ventured in. Intricate wood carvings from Guangzhou and oil paper umbrellas dot the entrance. A feature wall of...
Anyone who thinks baroque opera is irrelevant will have their views challenged at Handel in the Theatre coming to the Canberra Playhouse this September. Directed by Caroline Stacey, Susanna is an intense, thought-provoking opera about a husband who goes away, a wife who is left vulnerable, and two men who see an opportunity. “While it was written over 250 years...
Sometimes you get an urge to take a drive, and sometimes you act on that urge. Two months ago, it was one of those ‘sometimes’ moment. We hopped into bumblebee and took a short road trip that saw us driving from Canberra to Nimmitabel, a quaint town located 1,070 metres above sea level. Situated on the Great Dividing Range and on the top ten list of the...
Tucked away deep in the Molonglo Valley, we discovered another hidden gem in our gorgeous city – Chris’s Patisserie and Bakehouse! It’s a small corner cafe located in a row of shops diagonally opposite from Cooleman Court and right next to the petrol station. Straight away it was apparent that it’s a morning haunt for the locals that kept...
Malaysian street food at Ming’s Pantry has something for everyone. It’s an unassuming restaurant with a great list of typical Malaysian hawker dishes on their menu. When I mentioned hawker food to a colleague in conversation the other day, I soon realised it was an unusual term not commonly used in Australia. I tried explaining what it was but I...
Hannara Korean BBQ is about to launch Canberra’s only all you can eat Korean BBQ on 23 July 2018 for $39 — a perfect way to warm up this winter! We were lucky to sample this delicious spectacle several days ago, where cooking and eating took centre stage. While the thought of sizzling meat kept us warm as we made our way to the restaurant, the act of choosing...
Last Sunday, we embarked on a road trip with intent to experience Pie Time Southern Highlands. The mission was to savour as many pies as we could. So, we took our well planned itinerary and empty bellies on a food adventure through picturesque towns, colourful gardens and gorgeous landscapes. Heatherbrae’s Bakery Having recently won the NSW/ACT Best Pie Award for the...
It was a wet Thursday evening as I walked through the doors for my first tasting panel meet. An evening I was pretty excited about as I finally ticked a very specific box on a to-do list associated with my travel and food blogging persona—to become an official taster. Tick! This awesome opportunity has set me on a tantalising journey with Urban Providore—a locally...
With a couple of friends in tow, we planned an impromptu night out in search of spicy Malaysian food. We soon found ourselves at Spices of Melacca, an unpretentious restaurant tucked away in the suburb of Mawson, Woden. With such wonderful cold weather, (yes, I love the chill) we poured over the menu and zeroed in on Asam Fish, Shandong Chicken, Nasi Goreng, Omelette...
Portraits of chillum smoking sadhus and picturesque imagery of the holy river Ganga embrace you immediately as you walk into Belconnen’s newest eatery. And like the mystical Ganges, The Gan-jeez charms you into a unique experience of gastronomical delights! This is no typical Indian restaurant. There are no copper or brass bowls and pre-made curry bases upon which a...
