Year: 2013

Recap: Bell Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors

Posted by | Oct 31, 2013 | , |

I was running late and I knew it. Thumping through the empty Canberra streets, I had a moment of panic upon sighting the massive circus tent outside the Canberra Theatre. Was this the wrong place? Was this first assignment for Out in Canberra going to be a complete wash?
The confusion did not end upon entering the theatre. Having received tickets to Bell Shakespeare’s production of The Comedy of Errors only a couple of hours before, I was expecting an elegant period play. Instead, I walked into what was essentially a disco ball of flashing neon lights. It was a little disorientating.

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Jamie’s Italian – First Glance

Posted by | Oct 30, 2013 | |

Walking in to Jamie’s Italian on Bunda Street – surely the most anticipated restaurant opening in Canberra for quite some time – one word springs to mind:

BIG.

Let’s start with the obvious. The Jamie Oliver name is big. Really big. So too is the new dining room – much larger than the old Kingsley’s Steakhouse it replaces. Finally, the servings are big. If you make your way back onto the sunny street without feeling full, well, we’d be surprised.

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Ascend into Bliss at Paci Spa

Posted by | Oct 30, 2013 | |

Indulgence is a wonderful thing. How we love to spend some time focusing simply on ourselves, placing the daily grind into the background and letting our cares fall away.

This is what happens at Paci Spa, ‘pa – chi’, (meaning ‘peace’), a delightful retreat on Canberra’s outskirts close enough to be easily reached, but far enough away from the bustle to ensure that birds and running water provide the soundtrack to your day.

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‘L’ is for Loft – Tickets selling fast!

Posted by | Oct 30, 2013 | |

Since opening in May, The Loft at Duxton in O’Connor has become a Northside favourite for those looking to kick back with delicious drinks in a gorgeous setting.

We’re thrilled that Loft has become a part of Taste It 2013, and they have certainly joined with a fantastic one-off event for those keen to take full advantage of the skills of both their kitchen and bar.

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The Seppelt Lawn Bar at Thoroughbred Park

Posted by | Oct 29, 2013 | |

The races is a day of glamour. The boys deck themselves out in fine suits and the ladies agonise over the perfect frock and heels for a day out at the track, taking in the sights and sounds that only a race day can provide. Thanks to Seppelt Wines, the ACTTAB Melbourne Cup Day at Thoroughbred Park will feature a brand new space to rest-up between trips down to the rail to watch the horses thunder past the post.

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