Author: OutInCanberra

Worlds Colliding At Fusion Cafe and Grill

Posted by | Aug 30, 2013 | , |

Fusion Cafe and Grill resides in the space previously occupied by The Asian Noodle House. The timber floor, the original since the Sydney Building was constructed back in 1920s shines through with memories of the generations that have passed through over the decades. Classic cafe chairs add to the sense of history, and the room echoes with the chatter of customers – like ghosts from those bygone days. For fans of the Mediterranean architectural style, ceiling florets hark back the building’s origins.

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Bijou – A Cabaret of Secrets and Seduction

Posted by | Aug 28, 2013 | , |

In a Parisian café bar in 1932, we meet Bijou draped in her tattered finery. Over many glasses of wine, she reads palms, tells and sells saucy stories, sings snatches of song and relives the adventures of her long-lost youth. But tonight she starts to unravel. Past, present, truth and lies collide in a bizarre confusion of tragi-comedy, cabaret and bawdy revelations. The bar pianist plays Satie, Weill, Hollander, Bruant and more, triggering memories of Bijou’s haphazard past.

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Thursday 29th August – Saturday 31st August at 7.30pm
Sunday 1st September at 4.00pm

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Tequila Tasting at Kremlin Bar

Posted by | Aug 27, 2013 | , |

Bars are typically quieter early in the week. However, if you throw out an invitation to the local bartending community offering a masterclass and free tequila before dinnertime you’re pretty much guaranteed to pull a crowd. After an introductory Negroni made with Mescal, the crowd was buzzing with excitement prior to the demonstration. Ocho Tequila Brand Ambassador Phil Bayly had donned his traditional hat, the big screen was set up and everyone was ready to go. It was show time.

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‘Taste and Test’ for Sage’s Next Menu

Posted by | Aug 27, 2013 |

The fairy-lit wonderland that is Mint Garden Bar still conjures an atmosphere of European elegance and care-free summertime laughter upon entry to Gorman House’s much loved Sage Restaurant. For a cool winter’s night in Canberra the illusion is no mean feat, and sets a very welcome tone of blissful indulgence – readily enjoyed throughout the first class experience to which Sage plays exemplary host.

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