Tag Archives: Civic

Shorty’s: Pub ethnography

Posted on April 18, 2013 by freehugstommy

The terrace is the prize. This little raised platform a step above the lane, where you can watch the parade that constantly passes, is where everyone really wants to sit. I don’t know if it’s the slight touch of sun, … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews | Tagged bar, Burger, Canberra, Civic, finger food, milk & honey, parma, pub, pub grub, shorty's | Leave a comment

Smoque: BBQ Nations

Posted on January 24, 2013 by freehugstommy

As the days of January tick along, we again close in on that enjoyable but somewhat meaningless holiday, Australia Day. And, as always, this brings the people who need to fill column inches to start talking about what is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews | Tagged Australia Day, australian national dish, barbeque, bbq, brisket, Civic, ice cream, mr frugii, pie, pork ribs, pulled pork, smoke, smoque | 2 Comments

Guzman y Gomez: Mexican mess and joy

Posted on August 30, 2012 by freehugstommy

Name: Guzman y Gomez Address: Shop EZ07-07B, Canberra Centre Shopping Centre, Bunda Street, Civic Ph: 9191 0906 Website: guzmanygomez.com Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11am-10pm. Friday-Saturday, 11am-11pm. I have a beard. Not just a little goatee, but a whole, lush beard. If I am honest, sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews | Tagged beard, canberra centre, chipotle, Civic, fast food, guerra, Guzman y gomez, juices, mess, messy food, quesadilla, taco, taqueria | 2 Comments

Name that drink (correctly this time)

Posted on August 9, 2012 by freehugstommy

Name: Playground Martini & Tapas Bar Address: 25 Garema Place, Canberra, ACT Ph: 02 6262 7171 Website: facebook.com/25GaremaPlace “The only American invention as perfect as a sonnet.” It is rare to find such a ideal quotation in the opening paragraph of a Wikipedia … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews | Tagged bar food, Canberra, city, Civic, cocktails, fluro, garema, h l mencken quote, martini, onion rings, pedant, Playground, pork, restaurants, review, Spanish, tapas | 2 Comments

Cream: Sh-boogie bop

Posted on February 2, 2012 by freehugstommy

Name: Cream Café and Bar Address: Canberra Centre Shop FG10/ Bunda St, Canberra, 2600 Ph: 02 6162 1448 Website: http://www.creamcafebar.com.au Hours: Monday – Friday: 7.30am – late. Saturday: 8am – late. Sunday: 8am – 4pm. Cream, get on top. Cream, … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews | Tagged art deco, bar, cafe, canberra centre, Civic, cream, hot wait staff, jambalaya, Katy perry, music video, pop, Prince, yuk sung | 5 Comments

La Posada: Ahead by a nose

Posted on January 19, 2012 by freehugstommy

Name: La Posada Address: 60 Alinga Street, Canberra City, ACT, 2601 Ph: 02 6248 5444 Website: http://www.laposada.com.au Hours: Lunch – Monday to Friday, 12-2.30pm. Dinner – Wednesday to Saturday, 5.45pm until late. It had that smell. Aroma can drag … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews | Tagged aroma, city, Civic, dough, garlic, Italian, La Posada, melbourne building, pasatta, pasta, pizza, tomato | Leave a comment

Soju Girl: Split right

Posted on December 8, 2011 by freehugstommy

Name: Soju Girl Address: Melbourne Building, 41/43-45 Northbourne Ave, Canberra City Ph: 02 6257 5328 Website: sojugirl.com.au Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 11:30am-Late. Saturday and Sunday, 2:00-Late. Closed Tuesday. As all Australian food critics, amateur and professional alike, … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews | Tagged bar, bistro, Civic, curry, melbourne building, modern asian, northbourne, sharing plates, small plates, Soju Girl | 1 Comment

Old-fashioned, not cheesy

Posted on November 3, 2011 by freehugstommy

Name: Mama’s Trattoria Address: Melbourne Building, West Row, Civic Ph: 02 6248 0936 Hours: Lunch: Monday – Friday, 11am-3pm. Dinner: Monday – Saturday, 5pm-11pm When Europeans first came to Australia, they brought with them the food of their homelands. For … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews | Tagged Civic, homestyle, Italian, mama's trattoria, pasta, traditional | 1 Comment

Spring into the Zeitgeist

Posted on October 27, 2011 by freehugstommy

Name: Honkytonks Address: 5 Garema Place, Civic Ph: 02 6262 6968 Website: http://www.drinkhonkytonks.com.au Hours: Wednesday – Friday: 4pm-2am. Saturday – Sunday: 2pm-2am. Spring is here, and the temperature is rising. Heaters are being turned off, clothes are becoming more … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews | Tagged bar, beer, Canberra, Civic, dude food, garema, honkytonks, hotdog, sangria, taco, Wine | Leave a comment

The need for speed

Posted on September 22, 2011 by freehugstommy

Name: Ka: Sushi Ramen Address: Shop 3, 121 Marcus Clarke Street. Canberra City, 2601 Ph: 02 6247 1477 Website: http://www.kasushiramen.com.au Hours: Monday – Saturday, 11am-9pm. There’s nothing new about fast food. People have always wanted decent food quickly, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews | Tagged Civic, ernst and young, fast, Japanese, ka sushi ramen, marcus clarke, ramen, review | Leave a comment