Why I’m not ‘the size of a house’

Posted on by Amelia Bidgood

I’m Amelia, Founder and Editor of Eat Canberra and Eat Canberra Food Tours. I want to address a question that I’m often asked. The questions is, “how come you’re not the size of a house?” This is a question I’ve dealt with my whole life. While other people get questioned for being ‘overweight’, I’ve always been questioned about being on the smaller side. Guess what? It still hurts my feelings. People have always told me I should eat more or asked me if I even eat….. Continue reading Why I’m not ‘the size of a house’

Anzac Day breakfast in Canberra

Posted on by Amelia Bidgood

If you’re getting up early for the Anzac Day dawn service then you should definitely treat yourself to breakfast as a reward. It’s a public holiday so some places won’t be open but lots of places will be opening extra early. Check out the 20 options we’ve found for you!  Continue reading Anzac Day breakfast in Canberra

The $13.90 Italian lunch special you need to try

Posted on by Emma Bickley

Does anyone remember a time when focaccia was the height of sophistication and restaurants serving huge portions of comforting pasta were the place to be? Let’s call it ‘the early 2000s’. This young foodie had just moved to the big smoke of Canberra and, back then, if you wanted delicious Italian with all the swank of Kingston, you headed to Santa Lucia. Continue reading The $13.90 Italian lunch special you need to try

Feasting at The Forage

Posted on by Amelia Bidgood
The Forage

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.  Continue reading Feasting at The Forage