Author: OutInCanberra

Local restaurant, Sage Dining Rooms is literally adding new dimensions to its dessert menu. Here we interview new pastry chef, who describes his move to Canberra from some of the finest areas in France as an unexpected yet welcomed journey.

The love of pastry began for Jean-Charles Sommer as a boy in France kicking around a ball with his two best friends on an oval behind a cake shop. Sommer and his friends used to purchase sweets from the shop regularly, the aroma of the cakes and pastries ignited a sensory sensation and begun his love affair for the smell and taste of sweets.

It can’t get better than this; Parachute Youth are coming to UC!

On Friday 8th June 2012 at 8pm the Australian duo will hit Zierholz at UC for their debut single ‘Can’t Get Better Than This’. Joining them on stage is some of Canberra’s finest indie acts; Vacant Field, The Streetlight Parade and Celebrity Sex Tape Vs Fro&Mo.

Iron Sky is a sci-fi film with smart political tones and the ability to both shock you and make you laugh!

In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the Dark Side of the moon. During 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers. Soon, this unstoppable attack fleet will swarm towards Earth, heralding the triumphant return of the Fourth Reich!

We put the question to you guys: where is one of the best places to drink a hot chocolate in Canberra. The winner for this week was Lauren Shelley.

These were the top six most popular answers:

Tosolini’s

Tosolini’s in the city – the most deliciously thick and smooth Italian hot chocolate, the best by far in Canberra, you won’t even need dessert!

-Sarah Jesudason

Koko Black

Koko Black has the most amazing hot chocolate made with dark Belgian chocolate and milk which just lingers on your tongue like silk. The taste is to die for.

Enjoy a great afternoon of racing in Canberra on one of the best tracks in the country at the Brema Group Race Day at Thoroughbred Park on Friday 27th April 2012.

It is free admission and there will be live music in the Winning Post Bar after the last race.

The snack bar, bookies and tote facilities will be available and you can book a table in the members-only Black Opal Room. Purchase a member’s day ticket for $15 and enjoy a carvery luncheon in the Black Opal Room. Table bookings are $25 and local racing starts at 12.30pm.