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The Cupping Room: New look and menu for one of Canberra’s favourite cafes

Posted on 30/09/202430/09/2024 by Amelia Bidgood

Avo toast and other dishes at The Cupping Room.

The Cupping Room is one of Canberra’s original cafes that played a pivotal role transforming the breakfast and brunch scene in the nation’s capital.

After 11 years, their tasty and unique all-day dining dishes, great coffee and central location are some of the many things that still make The Cupping Room stand out, and why it remains a favourite brekky, brunch or lunch stop for many Canberrans.

The Cupping Room recently launched a fresh new menu and look to their interior. So if you’re looking for an excuse to visit, this is it.

Truffle Week at Verity Lane Market

Posted on 27/06/202328/06/2023 by Amelia Bidgood

One of our favourite times in Canberra’s foodie calendar is here – it’s truffle season! There’s an abundance of delicious truffle dishes and incredible truffle events to tantalise your tastebuds if you love this unique ingredient as much as we do.

To celebrate, Truffle Week is kicking off at Verity Lane Market from 29 June until 8 July with a selection of incredible truffle-infused dishes available from the five amazing vendors. The Italian, Chinese, Indonesian and Singaporean vendors will prepare exquisite and unique dishes infused with fresh truffles sourced from local Bungendore farm, Turalla Truffles.

Where to find Bento Boxes in Canberra

Posted on 22/01/202322/01/2023 by Amelia Bidgood

One of our many favourite things about Japan is the range of high-quality bento boxes. There’s something very special about a selection of delicious Japanese dishes arranged neatly in a compartmented box that’s easily transportable.

Whether you’re looking for a takeaway to eat at your desk or a fine-dining version for a special occasion, Canberra has an abundance of Japanese restaurants so there’s a good variety to choose from. We’ve rounded up some of the best places that offer bento boxes in the nation’s capital.

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

Posted on 28/07/202228/07/2022 by Kate Hudson

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.