Birth of a blue-chip

Canberra's one and only blue-chip wine, Clonakilla Shiraz–Viognier, has a rival. And it's from the same winery. This is its story.

The cocktail that won Canberra bartenders a national comp

A whisky cocktail infused with the flavours of an Irish stew has helped two Canberra bartenders take out a national cocktail competition.

No pants were the new pants at Canberra's Groovin The Moo

Despite a maximum of only 15 degrees, there were plenty of bare limbs on display the music festival.

The private battle of Canberra newsreader Craig Allen

For almost 15 years, Craig Allen has been a calm, solid, dependable presence in lounge rooms across Canberra.

Canberra couple reveals relationship woes on national TV

Could you go on television and air your dirty laundry in front of the entire nation? This couple is.

We tried... Petite Feast at Buvette Bistro and Wine Bar

You had me at 'bottomless mimosas'.

Rare chance to see excellent production of Miller drama

This evocative production of Arthur Miller's gripping tragedy is well worth seeing.

Two women get laughs telling it like it is

Former Canberran Ellen Briggs came late to comedy but found she had a knack for turning her life experiences into stories people could identify with and find funny.

Spirit-lifting show full of glamour, glitter

• Theatre review

This musical show never quite allows the balancing and the flying and the hula-hooping to overpower the young man's journey of discovery.

Rare chance to see treasures

• Art review

Until a permanent art gallery is at the ANU, this exhibition provides a rare opportunity to see works that have entered the university collection over the last decade.

Look back at the 2016 Canberra restaurant scene

It has been a booming year for the restaurant and hospitality scene in Canberra - barely a week went by without a new venue springing up.

Our top 20 favourite Canberra restaurants

To round out the year, the Canberra Good Food team has put together a 'top 20 favourite restaurants' list. Here it is in alphabetical order.

30 of the best Canberra red wines for 2016

Canberra's 2015 vintage produced sensational reds. The quality – now in the glass for all to enjoy – justifies the superlatives sprinkled around like water at harvest time last year.

Canberra's best bakeries and cafes

Canberra is full of bakeries with great bread and pastries. Here are some of the best on offer.

Cheap eats around Canberra

We've rounded up some of the best meal deals around town.

For Canberra kids

Here are some recommendations for our favourite child-friendly eating spots in Canberra.

The guide to Canberra's bars

Where to get a drink in Canberra? We've got the answer for every situation.

Where to do baking and cake classes in Canberra

So you'd like to get creative with cake, or finally learn to make bread. 

City's best beer gardens

You know it's summer when you can sit in a tranquil garden and savour a refreshing drink and tasty food.

Our 10 best local white wines 

Chris Shanahan picks the best Canberra white wines of 2014.

Our 10 best local reds of the year

Chris Shanahan picks 10 of the best Canberra red wines of 2014.

Six great high teas in Canberra

Where to get a lovely high tea in the ACT this spring and summer.

Great Canberra cafes

Some of our favourite cafes.

Hidden beaches

The top 5 best "secret" beaches on the NSW south coast.

Our top 20 favourite Canberra restaurants

To round out the year, the Canberra Good Food team has put together a 'top 20 favourite restaurants' list. Here it is in alphabetical order.

Temporada tempts the tastebuds

• 47 mins ago

This hidden restaurant is one Canberra secret that isn't well-kept.

Ottoman is still top of its game

You get the feeling that Ottoman refines a dish, gets it right, then sticks with it.

38 Espresso gets a makeover

Kingston Foreshore stalwart 38 Espresso has had a makeover, and while they're still all about the coffee, there's a whole lot more to the cafe now.