Sage boasts some of Canberra’s best food. Meet the man behind the menu here in this exclusive, and remarkably honest interview.
Even his name sounds magnificent, Clement Chauvin. He has worked with the likes of Gordon Ramsay, survived for a year on three hours sleep per night and has grown to love and call Canberra his home. I have only just sat down with him for the very first time, but already I can tell, the Head Chef at Sage restaurant has soul.
Read MoreCanberra’s very own Adam Ciaccia of Axis Hairdressing in the City has made it into the top three finalists for the Australian Hairdressing Fashion Awards (AHFA) NSW/ACT Hairdresser of the Year Award for 2012.
Adam, the nephew of Axis owner and mentor Gianni Ciaccia has come a long way since his days as being a ‘helper’ at the salon. "I started at Axis back in 1998 where I would answer the phones, run errands, that sort of thing" said Ciaccia.
"I was studying Book Keeping at CIT at the time and decided to abandon that path and become a hairdresser."
Read MoreSeafood Thursdays at the George Harcourt Inn are definitely one of Canberra’s best-kept secrets. The seafood is advertised as fresh, and that is exactly what you get! The call to the Sydney fish market is made every Thursday morning and the produce is served up that night.
Stepping into the George Harcourt Inn is like stepping into a traditional English pub. The interior is quaint, as is the beer garden but the real beauty of the place is aptly described by owner Gill; “we are a pub and we don’t pretend to be anything else”.
Read MoreThe inaugural Summerside festival, presented by Poacher’s Way launches this February. Over 25 venues throughout the Canberra region will be hosting various events including wine tasting, live music, art exhibitions and outdoor experiences. The festival begins on Wednesday 1st February and will run throughout the month of February 2012.
Many of you will be familiar with Poacher’s Way’s signature event, The Fireside Festival held each August. On the back of the success of this event they’re showcasing the best of the region in summer with the Summerside Festival.
Read MoreWin one of 10 double passes to Sam Worthington’s next big blockbuster Man On A Ledge. Coming to cinemas Thursday February 2.
An ex-con and now wanted fugitive (Worthington) stands on a ledge of a high-rise building while a hard-living New York Police Department negotiator (Elizabeth Banks) tries to talk him down. The longer they are on the ledge, the more she realises that he might have an ulterior motive.
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