Complete guide to the Canberra Times Good Food Month 2016

What's on at the Canberra Times Good Food Month

March 1: Seasonal dinner

Choose between a two to three course menu or a five-course tasting menu created around one seasonal ingredient at Mezzalira; matched to local Canberra wines.

55 London Circuit, City, Tuesday, March 1 at 6.30pm; $85 three-course meal, $110 includes matching wines; 6230 0025

March 2: Secret Wine

For one night only come to Muse and enjoy a selection of secret wines – one of which is yet to be released for sale. Match the wines to a selection of canapes based on the tasting notes provided on the evening – this is blind tasting with a twist.

69 Canberra Avenue, Kingston, Wednesday, March 2 at 6pm; $48 includes tasting wines and food, 6178 0024

March 3: Zucchini sagra

Italian and Sons serves up a sagra, a menu created around one seasonal ingredient, matched to organic and biodynamic wines from Italy.

7 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, 6pm Thursday, March 3, $75 meal, $105 includes matching wines, 6162 4888

March 11: Bungendore terroir dinner

A dinner at Le Tres Bon showcasing Bungendore's terroir – the tastes and flavours unique to our beautiful place. Come and enjoy a four-course seasonal menu matched perfectly to wine. Expect egg mimosas, organic chicken and pork galantine, lamb shank and red berry sorbet.

40 Malbon St, Bungendore, 7pm Friday, March 11, $70-$100, 6238 0662

March 13: The secret life of chefs

A chance to look behind the spatulas and aprons of three of Canberra's top chefs: Ben Willis (Aubergine & Temporada), Janet Jeffs (Ginger Catering) and Sean McConnell (Monster Kitchen and Bar) in an 'in conversation' event at Muse in Kingston.

69 Canberra Avenue, Kingston, 3.30pm Sunday, March 13, $10 includes a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink, 6178 0024

March 15: Local wine dinner

Experience five courses in European bistro style matched with locally produced wines. Meet the winemakers, discuss the wines and enjoy some good simple food in a relaxed environment at Pulp Kitchen.

Shop 1, Wakefield Gardens, Ainslie, 6.30pm Tuesday, March 15, $125, 6257 4334

March 16: Brewery tour and tasting

Want to know what it takes to make world class beer? Join champion brewer and BentSpoke Brewing Co owner Richard Watkins on a guided tour of his working inner city brewery. Finish up with a sample bar and guided tasting of four brews.

48/38 Mort St, Braddon, 6pm Wednesday, March 16, $25, 6257 5220

March 22: Seasonal dinner

Mezzlira hosts a seasonal dinner. Choose between a two to three course menu or a five-course tasting menu created around one seasonal ingredient; matched to local Canberra wines.

55 London Circuit, City, 6pm Tuesday, March 22, $85-$110, 6230 0025

March 31: Meat sagra

A menu created around one seasonal ingredient, matched to organic and biodynamic wines from Italy.

7 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, 6pm Thursday, March 3, $75-$105, 6162 4888

All Month

Burrito or burger brekkie

Grab the Elk and Pea's takeaway Californian breakfast burrito or legendary conquistador burger and a coffee for $18. Monday to Friday. When your pace slows down for the weekend, add a bloody Mary to the mix for only $25, eat in.

21 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, 8am March 1-31, $18- $25, includes a Bloody Mary, 6162 0222

Lunch

Bicicletta

Bicicletta at the Diamant Hotel in NewActon offers a set lunch for $38. Choose from arancini, fritto di calamari, scottata, gnocchi funghi e salsiccia, spaghetti ai frutti mare, fusilli alla bolognese and desserts tiramisu, millefoglie.

15 Edinburgh Avenue, Acton, noon March 1-31, $38, (includes glass of Yalumba wine, Coopers Beer or a Thatchers Cider, plus tea and coffee), 6262 8683

Buvette

Buvette encourages conversation in a sophisticated setting with a traditional Parisian feel, delivering seasonal menus showcasing the best of locally sourced produce. Enjoy the signature Bouillabaisse: blue eye, scampi, scallop, mussels and finger fennel.

18 National Circuit, Barton, noon Tue-Fri, Mar 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31, $38 (includes a glass of Yalumba wine, Coopers Beer or a Thatchers Cider, plus tea and coffee), 6163 1818

C Dine Bar

Located on the shores of Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin, C Dine Bar provides an elegant yet casual atmosphere with views across the lake – making it easy to forget your day and relax. Come and enjoy a two-course lunch menu and sip on a glass of wine in the surrounds of casual waterfront dining.

17/19 Eastlake Parade, Kingston, noon-2pm Mon-Fri, Mar 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31, $48 includes two-course lunch and a glass of wine, 6239 5299

Parlour

Head chef James Foreman is bringing a new a la carte menu to Parlour in 2016. Experience it for lunch through Parlour Express - quick, easy and affordable. Make the most of your lunch break with an Aperol Spritz on us.

16 Kendall Lane, Acton, noon-3pm Tue-Fri, Mar 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, $25 includes one lunch plate and an Aperol Spritz, 6257 7325

Garden Pavilions

Come and enjoy a relaxing lunch surrounded by the manicured gardens of Pialligo Estate. Feast on a beautiful two-course seasonal menu featuring produce from the Market Garden and a glass of Pialligo Estate Wine.

18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo, noon-2pm Thu and Fri, Mar 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31, $45 entree and main course with a glass of Pialligo Estate Wine, 6247 6060

Pialligo Farmhouse

Treat yourself to a fine dining experience with an entree and main with a glass of Pialligo Estate Wine.

18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo, 12.30pm Thu and Fri, Mar 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31, $55 two-courses and a glass of Pialligo Estate Wine, 6247 6060

Daana

Enjoy a relaxing lunch by the lake with a menu set to explore the wonders of Indian cuisine. With an entrée, side, main and dessert you will be more than satisfied.

Westside@ActonPark, Barrine Drive, Acton, 11am-2pm Thu and Fri, Mar 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31, $30 three-course vegetarian meal, $35 three-course non vegetarian meal (soft drink included), 0435 849 970

Silo Bakery & Café

Enjoy a three-course European inspired lunch of whipped bottarga; slow cooked wild boar with polenta and a pear & parsnip mostarda. For dessert you will tuck into a delightful slice of clafoutis tart, all whilst indulging on either a Yalumba wine, Coopers beer, Thatchers cider or Schweppes mineral water, with tea or coffee to finish.

36 Giles Street, Kingston, noon-2.30pm Tue-Sat, Mar 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31, $38, 6260 6060

Dinner

C Dine Bar

Enjoy a five-course degustation menu showcasing some of Australia's freshest seafood. Opt to add delicious wines matched to each course.

17/19 Eastlake Parade, Kingston, 6pm-10.30pm Tue and Thu, Mar 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, $85 five-course degustation, $110 with matching wines, 6239 5299

The Chairman and Yip

Sommelier Yann Mengneau opens a selection of interesting and titillating wines for tasting. A brand new exclusive menu will be on offer including barramundi fillets with aged Chinese sweet vinegar and plum and black bean char siu roll with cucumber and lobster tall with shallot and dill.

1 Burbury Close, Barton, 6pm-11pm Fridays, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, 27, $18-$37 includes a range of menu items with optional matched wines, 6162 1220

Lanterne Rooms

Lanterne Rooms is proud to welcome new Singaporean chef Aravinth, star of the 5-star Capella Resort in Singapore, to cook a seven course Chinese New Year feast. Aravinth will draw on his fine-dining experience and his Indian-Malay speciality to create a truly special evening not to be missed.

Shop 3, Blamey Pl, Campbell, 6pm-10.30pm Tue-Sat, Mar 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31, $68, 6249 6889

Sake Bar at Lilotang

Sake. Beer. Cocktails. Robata grill. These ingredients equal the perfect after-work destination. Introducing the all new Sake Bar @ Lilotang. Try the sake bar and enjoy the Good Food Month bar menu: Kyoto style wings, seaweed seafood taco and slow-cooked mini beef steak.

1 Burbury Cl, Barton, 5pm-11pm Tue-Sat, Mar 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31, $8-$15, 6273 1424

Indian Cooking at Daana

Guests will be introduced to Indian cooking in a fun and engaging session that will include demonstration and some 'hands-on' participation. Printed notes and recipes will be provided. Each week we will be demonstrating a new element of Indian cuisine. Week 1: Indian Entree/ Street Food; Week 2: North Indian Mains; Week 3: Indian Breads and Todka Dal; Week 4: Southern Indian Specialties

Westside@ActonPark Barrine Drive, Acton, 10am-11am Sat and Sun, Mar 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, $25-$40, 0435 849 970

Indian Chinese Cuisine at Daana

This March, Daana will be introducing the world of Indian Chinese cuisine to the city of Canberra. Enjoy a three-course meal by the lake.

Westside@ActonPark Barrine Drive, Acton, 11am-6pm Sat and Sun, Mar 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, $30 three-course vegetarian meal, $35 three-course non vegetarian meal, 0435 849 970