In Mexico, a "fonda" is a relaxed unofficial restaurant, operated when a family chooses to open their home to the local community. Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON reports Canberra’s new fonda lives up to the reputation.
"Close your eyes and let yourself be transported to France, with its incredibly rich culture that adores connecting food," people and place," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Ostani’s fit-out is lovely and the big circular firepit inside is attractive and heart-warming, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON. Better still, it's open on Sundays!
In the mood for a Sunday drive (or a drive any day of the week, for that matter)? Take the short but enjoyable trip to Sutton and head to Victoria Street for great coffee and fresh goods, baked daily, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"We faced a few service issues. The steak and frites arrived cold and had to be returned. On the second attempt, the steak was hot but the frites remained cold." WENDY JOHNSON reviews "a new frontier in inner-city hospitality".
Narrabundah shops are blessed with some great eateries – XO, D’Browes, Kita and, newish, Du Sel. One that’s been on the scene for a whopping 14 years is La Cantina, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.