Natasha Rudra
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Natasha Rudra is the life and entertainment editor at The Canberra Times
Child-friendly cafes in Canberra
![Kid friendly: Jamie's Italian at Civic.](http://web.archive.org./web/20150619123244im_/http://images.goodfood.com.au/2015/06/09/6600580/Thumbnail996836266ghjzwximage.related.thumbnail.320x214.ghhnsa.png1433830962163.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Here are some recommendations for our favourite child-friendly eating spots in Canberra.
Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Tue Jun 09 18:00:00 EST 2015
Westside Acton Park: Food vendor guide for Canberra's shipping container village
![Ready to serve: Walid Ajaj is open for business at the Westside shipping container village.](http://web.archive.org./web/20150619123244im_/http://images.goodfood.com.au/2015/06/02/6580855/Thumbnail64396758ghdw06image.related.thumbnail.320x214.12c8uu.png1433292859695.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Wondering what the new Westside shipping container village has to offer? Here is our guide to what these trendy food vendors are offering.
Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Tue Jun 02 17:00:00 EST 2015
Christine Manfield to cook at Eighty Six restaurant in Canberra in July
The acclaimed chef will be cooking in the Eighty Six kitchen in July.
Eat Out,Food News | Natasha Rudra | Wed May 27 16:11:50 EST 2015
Ox Eatery
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You will find decent meat-focused dishes in comfortable surrounds at this Kingston venue.
Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Tue May 26 12:39:39 EST 2015
Oliver Brown chocolate cafe to open in Manuka
The Oliver Brown chain will open a venue in Manuka on Thursday, May 21, at 13 Flinders Way.
Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Fri May 15 19:42:42 EST 2015
Ricardo's venue to open in Woden at Skypark garage
![Vision: Ricardo De Marco, owner of Ricardo's Cafe in Jamison, is to expand with another venue in Woden.](http://web.archive.org./web/20150619123244im_/http://images.goodfood.com.au/2015/05/12/6524405/Thumbnail995941087ggzka1image.related.thumbnail.320x214.ggyh27.png1431404795634.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Watch out Woden. Ricardo De Marco is opening a new cafe in the town centre - but it will be a different concept to his popular Ricardo's Cafe.
Eat Out,Food News | Natasha Rudra | Tue May 12 22:24:00 EST 2015
Ricardo's Cafe owner Ricardo De Marco: Canberra's young gun tastes sweet success
![Stepping up: Ricardo De Marco now plans a second cafe in Woden.](http://web.archive.org./web/20150619123244im_/http://images.goodfood.com.au/2015/05/12/6523842/Thumbnail995940992ggylwwimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.ggygzk.png1431404569756.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Ricardo De Marco was just 19 when he opened his own cafe. Now it's one of Canberra's most popular. Natasha Rudra meets him.
Eat Out,Food News | Natasha Rudra | Tue May 12 22:04:00 EST 2015
Copper Chimney
![Copper Chimney on West Row, Civic.](http://web.archive.org./web/20150619123244im_/http://images.goodfood.com.au/2015/05/13/6527258/sm-th-copper-20150513124133976368-90x60.jpg)
You will discover very competent traditional dishes that don't break the mould at this Civic venue.
Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Tue May 12 14:55:26 EST 2015
AFR Top 100 restaurants: Canberra entrants stage special dinners
Canberra restaurants celebrate the awards with a series of special events and dinners ahead of the national finals on May 18.
Food News,Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Mon May 04 17:04:14 EST 2015
Nepal earthquake appeal: Hyatt Canberra holds afternoon tea fundraiser
Canberrans can help raise funds for earthquake victims in Nepal with an afternoon tea at the Hyatt.
Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Mon May 04 16:11:23 EST 2015
D'Browe's
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You will find hearty, simple European food in a neighbourhood setting at this Narrabundah venue.
Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Tue Apr 21 10:36:54 EST 2015
Yummy Chinese BBQ
![Hot stuff: Barbecued pork belly skewers at Yummy Chinese BBQ.](http://web.archive.org./web/20150619123244im_/http://images.goodfood.com.au/2015/04/01/6404289/AS-0goodfood-th-20150401092113428230-90x60.jpg)
Asian barbecue and hotpot that ticks student-friendly boxes.
Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Tue Mar 31 11:45:29 EST 2015
Canberra's restaurants go French for worldwide Gout de France 2015 dinner
![Les Bistronomes French restaurant.](http://web.archive.org./web/20150619123244im_/http://images.goodfood.com.au/2015/03/11/6341087/les-bistronomes-90x60.jpg)
The French want the world to sit down to dinner with them on March 19.
Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Mon Mar 09 11:36:02 EST 2015
Canberra's Good Food Month 2015: The Rum Bar's cocktail degustation unlocks history
![News. from left, cocktails, a Daiquiri, rhum agricole and El Presidente some of drinks by Cocktail expert Lee Potter Cavanagh who will be guest bar tender at the Rum Bar at the Kingston Foreshore. He will be doing a rum degustation dinner as part of Good Food Month. 3 March 2015. Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.](http://web.archive.org./web/20150619123244im_/http://images.goodfood.com.au/2015/03/05/6324827/Thumbnail6701563913wggwimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.13wdlj.png1425607252186.jpg-90x60.jpg)
"Any day you're having five rum cocktails it's going to be a good time," reckons Lee Potter Cavanagh and that's what he'll be doing at a degustation dinner at The Rum Bar on the Kingston Foreshore.
Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Thu Mar 05 23:00:00 EST 2015
Editor's morsels
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Baker Paddy Murray ran sourdough classes out in the Southern Highlands for about 10 years but he's moving on to a new chapter in his life in Tasmania.
Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Tue Mar 03 10:35:39 EST 2015
Walt and Burley, Kingston
![The Beast of Burley mixed grill includes pork ribs, pulled pork, andouille sausage and celeriac slaw.](http://web.archive.org./web/20150619123244im_/http://images.goodfood.com.au/2015/02/25/6295040/AS-Agoodfood-th-20150225084656232931-90x60.jpg)
Pulled pork, barbecue, nachos and burgers are all staples at this pub on the Kingston Foreshore.
Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Tue Feb 24 14:01:41 EST 2015
Canberra restaurant review: Walt & Burley, Kingston Foreshore | Good Food
![Food and Wine. Walt and Burley at the Kingston Foreshore. 5 February 2015. Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.](http://web.archive.org./web/20150619123244im_/http://images.goodfood.com.au/2015/02/24/6292511/Thumbnail6637090513819himage.related.thumbnail.320x214.13ik49.png1424742748161.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Pulled pork, barbecue, nachos and burgers are all staples at Walt & Burley on the Kingston Foreshore.
Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Wed Feb 18 18:25:26 EST 2015
Canberra Multicultural Festival 2015: Five foodie things to love
![Greek food is always a favourite.](http://web.archive.org./web/20150619123244im_/http://images.goodfood.com.au/2015/02/09/6243011/Thumbnail65956843139sbtimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.139omj.png1423610669144.jpg-90x60.jpg)
It's time for the Multicultural Festival again - when Civic heaves with thousands of people clutching beers, plates of noodles, meat on skewers, and sweets from around the world.
Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Tue Feb 10 23:45:00 EST 2015
Valentine's Day dinner dates for romantic Canberrans
![Romantic dinner.](http://web.archive.org./web/20150619123244im_/http://images.goodfood.com.au/2015/02/11/6248030/AS-0goodfood-th-20150211113344239437-90x60.jpg)
Yes, Valentine's Day is coming up. But don't succumb to the pressure of booking a table for two on February 14 - try these romantic foodie date ideas any time of year.
Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Tue Feb 10 23:45:00 EST 2015
AfterDark Delicious tours at Canberra's Botanic Gardens are a bush treat
Get a taste of bush herbs and native spices with a special dinner tour at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Eat Out | Natasha Rudra | Tue Jan 27 23:45:00 EST 2015