This week Andrew and I are celebrating 17 years in Canberra. Seventeen years! I was a little apprehensive when we ditched the big smoke (Sydney) for a city I barely knew, but it's been a delight. Canberra has become the centre of my universe. Like a pound puppy, I've found my 'forever home'. Awwwwww.
Soon after moving here we adopted the rather decadent habit of taking ourselves out for breakfast every Sunday. Over the years we've latched onto a few favourite cafes and restaurants ... but they haven't always lasted. These are a few of the venues that have disappeared ...
Where: Carlo's @ Watson
Best dishes: tortillas with warm berries; buckwheat pancakes; chocolate brioche
What replaced it: Lolo and Lola Filipino Eatery (also fabulous)
Where: Satis @ Watson
Best dishes: scrambled tofu with organic feta, chilli oil and house-made hash browns; Taj Mahal (chai-spiced coffee)
What replaced it: The Knox Made in Watson
Where: A. BAKER @ New Acton
Best dishes: everything! Lots of examples here
What replaced it: Morning Glory
Where: Ha Ha Bar @ Belconnen
Best dish: mushroom ragoût with feta and sourdough
What replaced it: still waiting to see
Where: Deli Marco @ Dickson
Best dish: creamy mushrooms on Italian toast
What replaced it: a nail salon!
Where: Ellacure @ Bruce
Best dishes: smoked trout, dill and chive scrambled eggs on toast, with mustard-spiked Hollandaise; French toast with clove-infused maple syrup
What replaced it: Stanley's craft beer pub
Where: Wilbur's @ Hackett
Best dishes: crispy potato cakes with smoked salmon; log-cabin style French toast
What replaced it: still waiting to see
Ah well. At least our current favourites, U&Co, Stand By Me, Farmer's Daughter, Hudson's and Little Oink still exist. (Fingers crossed and hope to keep eating there!)
Cheers, Canberra.
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