The Forage is back on Saturday 7th April with a huge selection of delicious offerings, including a few new ones. We were at Capital Brewing Co in Fyshwick in their awesome events space for a preview earlier this week. We sampled some of the tasty treats you can get your hands (and mouths on) at The Forage.
If you haven’t been yet, The Forage is a foodie’s dream and it’s the perfect way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon in Canberra. Feast on a huge selection of street foods, purchase some edible gifts, take home some treats for later and sip on a range of drinks as you listen to live music.
Give yourself a few good hours to enjoy all that’s on offer or even block out the whole afternoon so you’re not rushed. Make sure you’re patient and be prepared to wait because just like all the good events in Canberra, there’s always a line. Our tip is to get there early (just before it opens at 2pm), do a lap to see what’s on offer, collect a range of food and drinks, secure your spot and enjoy. Go back for round two (and maybe even three) later in the day!
Now back to some of the things we sampled at Capital Brewing Co. Something that caught our eye immediately were the almost-glowing blobs on offer from a new venture called Sabi. It’s basically a wobbly bubble, filled with cocktails that explode in your mouth! We tried the mojito bubble and it’s a bit like a tiny water balloon with liquid alcohol inside. Could be addictive, you have to try one!
Tikka Stand is a perennial favourite at The Forage. There were also a favourite at the preview event, with their tiny morsels of chicken tikka for people to pick at while sipping on their drinks. 
Get Crackin’ Crème Brulee will be back with their beautifully packaged, individual portions. The think layer of toffee is just waiting to be cracked with your spoon, opening the hatch to a creamy, smooth custard below.
Capital Brewing Co have just released its long awaited Rock Hopper IPA which everyone was happily sipping.
Regulars, Mr Papa, were at the Forage Preview with little versions of their famous Chanchito. Filled with pork belly, onion, sweet potato and sauce, they’re always very hard to say no to… and tonight was no exception. The tiny slider version was very cute! If you don’t try one this weekend then come on an Eat Canberra Food Tour when Mr Papa open their now store in Braddon (in the coming months) and you might get to try it 😉
Another familiar taste, Hello Hanoi, brought along their pork belly banh mi. With the right mix of veggies and a good ratio of filling to bread, it’s a top combo and easy to eat while wandering around – a real bonus at The Forage! They’ll have a range of other delicious Vietnamese eats on offer too.
Still on the baked goods theme, crowd pleaser Three Mills Bakery, had a tart with soft pastry and a slice of tomato and they will have an array of pasties available at The Forage.
Also check out Cracking Corn with their flavoured popcorn, Bellerophon cold brew coffee and Stockman Sticks’ assortment of beef jerky with names like Rodeo Rump.
This is just a small slice of what you can expect at The Forage.
2018 dates for The Forage:
Saturday 7th April
Saturday 7th July
Saturday 3rd November
Time: 2 – 7pm
Location: The Little National Hotel in Barton.
See below for other stalls we’ve spotted, would recommend and food we’ve tried at The Forage previously! We’re not 100% if they will all be there so you might have to head to The Forage and find out more yourself.
Amelia Bidgood
Amelia is the Founder and Editor of Eat Canberra and the Founder and Managing Director of Eat Canberra Food Tours. She's a qualified journalist, presenter, freelance writer and also runs a boutique communications agency working with small business owners on all things social media, content creation and marketing. She's taught cheesemaking classes, judged hospitality and tourism awards, completed the WSET Level 1 Award In Wines, loves to cook and has travelled to 23 countries. She's also passionate about mental health and has recently started studying to become a Counsellor.