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Bicicletta – an authentic Italian experience.

Posted by OutInCanberra | Jul 6, 2015 | Dining |

As Bicicletta celebrates its first year under the management of the Peppers Gallery Hotel in New Acton, it’s a perfect time to pay them a visit and see what’s new.

Stepping into the restaurant, you’ll notice that its updated interior seamlessly combines rustic and modern elements, with the long wooden tables and soft pendant lights creating a warm, cosy atmosphere. There’s a bit of fun thrown in too, with a feature wall that’s splashed with Italian-inspired graphics and placemats that show off Bicicletta’s iconic bicycle logo.

Canberra’s Best Kebabs

Posted by OutInCanberra | Jul 6, 2015 | Food & Drink, Dining |

It’s 3am, your pick-up lines haven’t worked, your new dance moves haven’t done you any favours, and you’re down to your last $10. Having been there once or twice, I’ve learned that the only thing you can do is to call it a night and seek comfort in the warm arms of a kebab.

But while we often think of kebabs as a late night consolation prize, there’s no reason why we can’t enjoy them when the sun’s up. After all, what’s wrong with a bit of fresh bread, grilled meat and salad?

21 thoughts that run through your head during Dry July

Posted by OutInCanberra | Jul 1, 2015 | Food & Drink, Nightlife |

Here are 21 thoughts we just know are running through your head right now for the first day of Dry July.

1. No one likes being sober on Saturday night.

2. What happens on Sunday mornings when I’m not hungover?

3. Maybe I’ll start running

4. Pfft, who am I kidding

5. Maybe I’ll start doing “breakfast” on Sunday’s…

6. Where will I go?

7. I’ve actually never been sober at Sunday breakfast.

8. Will my friends think I’m weird

9. Maybe they think I’m an alcho?

10. Do I need to go to AA’s

11. OMG, I’m actually an alcoholic

Where to celebrate the 4th of July in Canberra

Posted by OutInCanberra | Jul 1, 2015 | Lifestyle |

Independence Day is the National Day of the United States. In which, on July 4, 1776 it was declared independence from Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States.

Now, while this is certainly ‘Straya, we do have a few places that will be celebrating the 4th of July with some special odes to the USA.

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