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Recap: Katie Noonan @ The Abbey
17/04/2013 by James van Leeuwen
Katie Noonan has proven herself to be an able songstress over the past decade. Voted as one of Australia’s top 20 singers of all time by iconic peers such as Kate Ceberano and Michael Paynter last week, it is her versatility that puts her at the pinnacle of the countries music scene. Being equal parts pop, to vocalize jazz, the Elixir and George star promised to pull out all stops with a night of hits focused around the new album Songbook.
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When the Deerhoof stomps, make sure you’re around
06/03/2013 by Bonnie Elvin
Only on the rarest of occasions am I lured out to a bar on a Monday night. But, on this particular Monday eve, 90’s indie-rock noise band Deerhoof’s beckon was one not to be ignored. Promoting their new album ‘Breakup Song’, with two of Canberra’s most talented indie rock acts TV Colours and Golden Blond as supporting acts, Deerhoof made going out on this school-night totally valid.
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Comfort food at it's best
06/03/2013 by Rahima Saikal
The Ainslie Bar & Bistro at Mercure Canberra is the perfect place to go for a light snack, hearty dinner or pre or post dinner drink. Located on the ground floor of Mercure Canberra, Ainslie Bar & Bistro is regally furnished and the space is open and airy. It is comprised of a bar, restaurant seated area and outdoor beer garden, which is perfect for business and social events. We were warmly welcomed as we made our way in and shown to a table. Drinks were ordered as we waited for the dishes to arrive.
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The legendary Gryphons
20/02/2013 by Katey Baddeley
Working this amazing job, I am consistently ashamed at the number of brilliant Canberra venues I haven’t visited on my own steam. This week was no exception as I took a trip down to Gryphon’s Caffe and Bar nestled in a homely corner at Griffith shops. The atmosphere is a relaxed and unique combination of quiet cultured cafe, spacious fine dining and socially encouraged bar. How on earth the mix of venue types co-exists as seamlessly as it does I couldn’t say – but it does it with undeniable perfection.
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Recap: Thee Oh Sees @ Transit Bar
13/02/2013 by Robbie Allison-Young
“If you see John Dwyer, tell him I want to marry him!” These were the words passed on to me as I shared the news with a workmate that I was heading off to catch Thee Oh Sees playing at Transit Bar on Monday night. At the time I had no idea who this guy was or what instrument he played, but by the end of the night I sure did. As I rolled in at 8pm it was a cold, gloomy night and I figured that after the epic 3-day drinking fest that was Multi-Cultural Festival, no one would be showing their heads for a while…Mistake number one.
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A rarity in the Nation's Capital
13/02/2013 by Katey Baddeley
Boffins Restaurant and Bar is a rarity in the Nation’s Capital and a dining experience no-one should miss. Situated in the Cambridge styled wing of University House, it was little wonder I felt like a character of classic literature gazing over the impossibly manicured grounds of lush greenery from my elevated window-side seat.
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Toasted pub crunch
06/02/2013 by Katey Baddeley
Based on my expectation-exceeding dining experience this week, there are not enough places around Canberra called “Inns.” Edgars Inn at Ainslie shops could be one of the best kept secrets in the capital – my insincere apologies go out to regulars already in on the act – because this is a place everyone should know about.
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Hellenic Club
23/01/2013 by Katey Baddeley
Until I visited the Hellenic Club in the city on Moore Street in Civic last week, I’d yet to form a concrete opinion on clubs. Something I always associated with an older greyer generation and cigarette smoke, I now realise exactly what’s been missing from my social life. Fresh clean decor, comfortable seating, alfresco dining options, big screens showcasing a variety of entertainment on just about every wall, extensive bar, prices so reasonable I almost exclaimed with disbelief and a separate gambling area also makes things conveniently family friendly if necessary.
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La De Da opens in Belconnen
14/12/2011 by OutInCanberra
Canberra's newest cocktail bar, La De Da, has now opened its doors in Belconnen. Sip cocktails and drink in the water views at this mixology den, cocktail lounge and function area, located above Ha Ha Bar. Starting in the New Year, Ha Ha Bar downstairs will commence a dinner service offering casual dining, leaving upstairs to specialise in cocktails and be available exclusively for functions.
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Time to think about Christmas
30/08/2011 by OutInCanberra
While Spring may only just be arriving and the long hot days of Summer may seem like an eternity away, it's time to start booking your Christmas function. If you're after a relaxing event where you don't have to worry about a thing, check out The George Harcourt Inn in Nicholls. The recently redeveloped venue picked up Best New Redeveloped Venue at this year's ACT AHA Awards, with head chef Aaron Cook also named as Best Restaurant Cookery Employee.
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