Oh, those buns, those beautiful hand-crafted buns!
Under Bakery's come a long way since head baker Lachlan Cutting began selling cardamom and cinnamon buns at local farmers’ markets, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
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Canberra restaurants reviewed by Wendy Johnson. What and where to eat in Canberra.
On a recent venture to the south coast, dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON "happily munched my way through new and relatively new dining spots in Batemans Bay, and around Mogo and Mossy Point."
Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON is unequivocal: 'The service at Waters Edge is attentive and detailed. Customers rank number one.'
"Lilong delivers on big flavours, wonderful aromas, vibrant colours, working hard to represent the excitement of the food found in Shanghai’s bustling lanes and streets," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
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Where magic happens when cuisines combine
When Japanese and Korean cuisines combine, magic happens, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
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Chef Clément is on a mighty roll
"As owner and executive chef, Clément Chauvin is passionate about high-quality food, carefully crafted and beautifully plated." WENDY JOHNSON visits Les Bistronomes in Campbell.
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Tough call, but Wendy’s got the best five eateries sorted
Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON's sunk her teeth into selecting her favourite restaurants for the year.
With a large, illuminated devil’s fork mounted on the wall behind the long bar, Vice, on Odgers Lane, Civic, is moody and mysterious, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
It's exciting to see new-season menus on Canberra’s dining scene, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
DeVino Wine and Salumi is Italian through and through, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"A look like this in Canberra would mean that no one came through the door," but columnist HUGH SELBY finds himself licking his lips with anticipation of a meal in faraway Hakata, south-west Japan, world famous for its ramen and gyoza.
"It was service with a smile on our arrival, but matters soon got confusing," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON about an otherwise "darn tasty" Nepalese meal.
"A special dish we hadn’t had before was the salted egg yolk lava bun – dark in colour, but glistening with gold on top." Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON heads to Manuka for yum cha.
Pialligo Estate offers a picture-perfect setting, gorgeous interior, intriguing menu and pleasant ambiance, but there's a but, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
A prime restaurant space that had been empty for far too long now has a new lease on life, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
It’s happy birthday time for Rizla, at Braddon, now six years old and holding strong in a competitive hospitality market, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"Korean food is fast becoming popular in the capital, but Muk Bar has its own take on matters," says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
You’re in full control of how you cook your meal right at your table – rare, medium or well done. There's no blaming the chef at The Flames Galore, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"A collaboration between L’épi bakery and Underground Spirits has resulted in the beautiful-looking and divine-tasting Floriade Tart." reports dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
