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The Canberra Times hunts down all the news, industry gossip and stories from the local dining scene, covering restaurants, cafes, producers and what you need to know right now.

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Just Open: Locale pizzeria, Deakin

Locale pizzeria in Deakin.

Deakin's newest eatery is Locale, a neighbourhood Italian which offers wood-fired pizzas and pastas.

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Tue Jul 07 23:45:00 EST 2015

River Cottage Australia chef Paul West visits Canberra for ANU event

<i>River Cottage Australia</i> chef Paul West will be in the capital on Wednesday, April 8.

Grab a bite to eat with River Cottage Australia chef Paul West, who is heading to Canberra on Wednesday, April 8

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Mon Mar 30 16:38:57 EST 2015

Danny Russo creates paddock-to-plate menu for Marble & Grain in Braddon

Paddock-to-plate push for Marble & Grain in Braddon.

Former hatted chef Danny Russo has been revamping the menu of Marble & Grain, the Braddon hotel restaurant on Mort Street.

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Mon Mar 30 16:07:49 EST 2015

Superstar chef Tetsuya Wakuda comes to Canberra for private class

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Superstar chef Tetsuya Wakuda is heading to Canberra on Monday, March 16 - but unless you're one of a handful of lucky corporate guests or an extremely lucky volunteer, you won't be able to see him...

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Wed Mar 04 18:56:47 EST 2015

Pod Food stages raw fish and riesling lunch

Pod Food is hosting an intriguing raw fish and riesling lunch on Saturday, February 21.

Pod Food is hosting an intriguing raw fish and riesling lunch on Saturday, February 21.

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Tue Feb 17 14:56:29 EST 2015

Canberra Food and Wine Expo: Don't miss it on February 20-23

Former <i>MasterChef</i> contestant Rishi Desai, of Queanbeyan, will be at the expo.

The Canberra Food and Wine Expo is on at the National Convention Centre featuring wineries, food producers and gourmet stalls.

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Tue Feb 17 14:42:45 EST 2015

Francisco's in Manuka is closing, for now

Guacamole.

Francisco's Mexican Cantina in Manuka has announced that it will close at the end of this week – but long time fans shouldn't worry, it will return.

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Tue Feb 17 13:32:50 EST 2015

A. Baker Backyard Produce Dinner

Do you have a kitchen garden? Book yourself in for A. Baker's Backyard Produce Dinner on February 25 at 7pm.

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Tue Feb 10 18:00:00 EST 2015

Canberra Master Basters win Boston butt place at Melbourne BBQ festival 2015

Canberrans Mikael Svensson, Chris Hansen, Spero Cassidy and Micky Doherty showed their prowess at the inaugural Melbourne Barbecue Festival.

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Tue Feb 10 18:00:00 EST 2015

Jodie Johnson moves to the Rum Bar

The Rum Bar, Kingston Foreshore.

Chef Jodie Johnson has moved from Onred to head the kitchen at The Rum Bar on the Kingston Foreshore and has revamped the menu for summer.

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Tue Feb 10 18:00:00 EST 2015

Wine dinner at the Artisan in Narrabundah

Hunter Valley winemakers First Creek is holding a wine dinner at The Artisan in Narrabundah on Thursday, February 19.

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Tue Feb 03 09:57:17 EST 2015

Lyneham Commons apple foraging at Tulip Farm

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The Lyneham Commons is holding a fundraising community forage event on February 14.

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Tue Feb 03 09:53:26 EST 2015

Zagyoza, Hoy Pinoy and Thirst coming to Canberra's Night Noodle Markets

Three icons set to cook up a storm at Canberra's Night Noodle Markets, which run from February 27 to March 8.

Food News | Morsels | Tue Feb 03 09:46:01 EST 2015

Cooking by emergency candlelight at Grazing

An electrical storm apparently knocked out power to the Gundaroo area for about two hours with 140 guests in the building.

Food News | Morsels | Tue Jan 27 14:10:04 EST 2015

Oliver Brown chocolate cafe opens in Civic

Oliver Brown chocolate cafe opens in Civic.

Food News | Morsels | Tue Jan 27 14:06:26 EST 2015

New 'Naked' organic food store to open in Braddon

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Caique Ponzoni plans to bring the store to Canberra and a branch of Naked Foods will open in March on Lonsdale Street in Braddon.

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Tue Jan 27 14:03:58 EST 2015

Muse is coming to Canberra

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A new wine bar and cafe is coming to Kingston - and will be opening in the East Hotel.

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Wed Jan 21 09:19:31 EST 2015

Frugii Dessert Bar opens in Braddon

John Marshall at Frugii.

John Marshall opens his much-awaited dessert bar on Wednesday, January 14.

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Tue Jan 13 13:36:05 EST 2015

Pialligo Farmhouse restaurant coming soon

The new Pialligo Farmhouse restaurant is in the final stages of development before opening in February.

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Tue Jan 13 13:36:14 EST 2015

Lilotang opening in Barton

Lilotang at the Burbury Hotel will open its doors to the public on Thursday, January 15.

Food News | Natasha Rudra | Tue Jan 13 13:35:58 EST 2015