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.
Read MoreIndulgence 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.
Read MoreSince 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreIt’s that time of the year, when the football is (largely) over and the cricket has not (really) begun. It’s when the Sport of Kings occupies the back pages and the tail end of sports bulletins.
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s the Spring Carnival.
This year, ACTTAB is at the gates and ready to gallop with a brand new website to assist with all your betting needs throughout the carnival. To get you started, Canberra’s own betting outlet has decided to pay out on the first 100 places through their website.
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