Steak in the City: Where to get the best steak in Canberra

Steak dates!

The ACT has no shortage of steak joints, but if you aren’t on a corporate card, where’s truly worthy of your spend on a meaty night out?

Love her, hate her, or confuse her with any number of other comment queens, Fran Lebowitz nailed it when she gave the quote “My favourite animal is steak.” And if you’re able to pair it with an incredible wedge salad, shoestring potatoes pan fried in duck fat and served with truffle oil aioli, and drizzled with a sauce worthy of an entire article in the New York Times (bernaise, FYI), then a brilliant steak night out is worthy of your time and attention. 

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The $55 5-course French lunch you need to try

Les Bistronomes

Canberra is home to only a few French restaurants but the few that we do have are superb. Les Bistronomes is an award-winning smart casual French bistro, located in Braddon. On the menu you’ll find a selection of beautifully plated, high-quality decadent French dishes that are created with seasonal produce. They also offer an incredible 5-course French lunch for only $55 on Saturdays. Continue reading The $55 5-course French lunch you need to try

Natural 9 – A hidden treasure

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It’s not often you can say that you felt like a celebrity (unless you actually are one) but for some reason that’s how I felt when I entered the revolving door and was greeted by security as I turned the corner, walked down the gorgeous set of stairs and stepped onto the large, red carpet at Casino Canberra. The giant, sparkling chandelier that sat above the marbled bar at the end of the red carpet might have added to the feeling. Everything felt expensive and glamorous! Continue reading Natural 9 – A hidden treasure

An exquisite evening at the luxurious Hyatt Hotel Canberra

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Truffle – a strong-smelling underground fungus that resembles an irregular, rough-skinned potato. While it doesn’t sound very appealing these balls of fungus are a culinary delight and just a slither can transform a dish from ordinary to extraordinary. The average truffle weighs 30-60g and can cost anywhere from $30-$75 but a little goes a long way. Truffles are featured on the finest menus in Canberra, Australia, Paris, New York and around the world. You will see them everywhere at the moment because June marked the beginning of truffle season in Canberra. Continue reading An exquisite evening at the luxurious Hyatt Hotel Canberra