Indulge in an eight course degustation chef’s table experience

Chef Jiju Rajappen has worked in restaurants around the world including at the Hyatt Hotel in Tabasco, Mexico. He also spent 10 years working at the upscale Hyatt Hotel in Canberra. His next contract will be in Vietnam but it has been delayed due to COVID-19. So he’s making the most of his time in Canberra and he wants to take you on a culinary journey.

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Food in the Capital: Discover local producers in the Canberra region on a regional or peri-urban tour

In November 2020, Canberra hosted the first series of Regional Development Australia ACT’s Food in the Capital sustainable food conference program. They’re running the second series of events on 18th May and there’s an opportunity for you to see food in action by attending a rural farming or a peri-urban tour that will showcase local producers in the Canberra region.

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Dickson Taphouse: Dickson’s only pub is about to open in Canberra with 18 beers on tap

The Dickson Taphouse is ready to open their doors tomorrow, Friday 30th April.  Taking over the location that was previously Ducks Nuts Bar & Grill, the pub will have 18 beers on tap and they’ll be dishing up Italian dishes including house made fresh pasta, pub-style dishes and some Asian bites.

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Where to treat mum this Mother’s Day – 9 May 2021

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Look – you’ve forgotten about it, once again. But don’t worry! We can help. Mother’s Day in Australia is on the 9th of May, and that means you’ve got about zero minutes to make a plan. Block it out in your diary now, take a second to earmark a placeholder one week before, and let’s make sure you’re the best child ever (whether that means gazumping your useless siblings, or finally making a show as an only child who gives a damn).

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