Recipe for success at Little Sutton Bakehouse

From boss and employee, to mentor and mentee, the long-standing relationship between Daniel Sparrow and Omar Muscat evolved into a friendship that’s risen and expanded over the years.

Now they’ve formed a partnership that’s proving to be a recipe for success.

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Robatayaki at Mu: The 13-course Japanese dining experience you need to try

The popular omakase experience at Mu has been transformed into a 13-course robatayaki experience. Located at Constitution Place, Mu adjoins Cicada Bar and sits under the highly regarded Chairman Group of restaurants. There are only 10 seats available in the small dining room however they can cater for up to 16 diners for each sitting, using the private tables at Cicada Bar.

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All hail the Okonomiyaki pancake! Here are three versions to add to your ‘to eat’ list

Ok-oh-nom-ee-ah-kee. I know, it’s a mouthful. You might have seen this exotic word on various Canberra menus of late as it’s fast becoming a popular addition.

What is it? In a nutshell, it’s a fried savoury pancake of cabbage and sweet potato topped with zingy sauce – usually served with an egg. Flavours are sweet, savoury, spicy with ginger and smoky with the flavour of dashi.

It first became popular in Japan during World War II as rice was scarce and the dish could be made without it, and quite filling. Today many places inject their creativity and adapt the recipe to hero many different ingredients.

Tried, tested and approved from yours truly, here are three versions you need in your life.

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