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AUTUMN / WINTER 2018
A+ Magazine
Autumn/Winter 2018
In the neighbourhood 06
Kingston: where art + heritage meet 06
Kingston: dining + shopping 10
Manuka: dining + shopping 12
Special events 17
American Masters 1940-1980 17
Anzac Day 19
Food + drink 20
Meet the locals 20
Capital Brewing Co. 22
Barrio Collective 23
Foundry Coffee Co. 24
What’s on in the capital 27
Around Murrumbateman 39
Adventure on two wheels 39
48 hours in Murrumbateman 40
Canberra district drops 41
Editor
Emma Pegrum
Art Direction + Design
Travelling with your dog 42
Samantha Crowe
Words Family fun at the snow 44
Emma Pegrum, Michelle Rowe, Samantha Crowe
Elisa Sko
Itinerary 46
Photography
A capital autumn winter adventure 46
Rohan Thomson
Advertising Enquiries
Andrew Sanchez
Canberra’s galleries 48
andrew.sanchez@abode.group
Cover Image Interview 50
Curious cow at Dairy Flat by Paul Jurak Light and space 50
kayakcameraman.com
Five must-visit Canberra buildings 53
While we take every care to ensure details are
correct, the publisher will take no responsibility for Work + travel 54
errors or omissions, including operators who may
have closed. Where prices or dates are quoted,
they are correct at the time of publication and are
subject to change.
Retail therapy 56
Thanks to all who have contributed to this issue.
Cooking in your room with Chef 58
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Abode Kingston Opening in July 2018, Abode Kingston will have a boutique
feel that complements the surrounding streetscape and
Opening in July 2018 ambience of this historic area. Local architect Marcus Graham
of Stewart Architecture has designed the hotel in line with
the ‘vibrant, diverse village’ objective of the Kingston master
plan and its articulated four storeys and 61 signature
self-contained apartment-style rooms will wrap around the
corner of Kennedy and Eyre Streets.
Styled to reflect contemporary cool and inspire calm and
comfort, the apartment-style rooms cater to all types of
travellers. For those who like to dine in, each apartment
will have a fully-equipped kitchenettes. If you prefer to dine
out, some of Canberra’s finest food offerings will be on
your doorstep.
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Old bones, new life
Although the shouting, welding and banging of 100 years ago can no
longer be heard, the industry behind Kingston’s heritage buildings can
still be felt in the three cultural attractions that now call the area home.
Then: Power House
Now: Canberra Glassworks
Designed by the first Commonwealth Canberra Glassworks but its original
Architect, John Smith Murdoch, to features – including the boilers, engine
supply coal-generated electricity to room and steam turbines and the rail
Canberra, Queanbeyan and Captain’s sidings that delivered and discharged
Flat, and built by the Department of coal and ash – remain in place.
Works and Railways in 1913, the Power
House was the capital city’s first These days, the industry taking
permanent structure. For a functional place here is that of glass artists.
building that was many miles away Visitors can watch them pulling molten
from the state capital cities, the glass from hot furnaces and blowing,
standard of its design was high and shaping and engraving it to create
technology and construction innovative. unique – and sometimes magical-
Canberra Glassworks Since 2007, the Power House has been looking – works of art.
home to the studios and galleries of the canberraglassworks.com
Then: Transport Depot
Now: Old Bus Depot Markets
Power House, Canberra, ca. 1912, National Library of Australia
Opened in 1927 and added to many and higher-level public servants) and 18
times over the years, the Transport lorries in its first year, and completely
Depot and its vehicle-turning courtyard transformed Canberra’s social scene.
KINGSTON: WHERE ART + HERITAGE MEET were part of the government’s early
plans to develop a public and In 1998, four years after it closed, the
Canberra: the city
Behind Kingston’s lake views and food and arts scene parliamentary omnibus service in Old Bus Depot Markets moved into the
lies an intriguing industrial past that’s significant in the Canberra. buildings’ vast spaces. When you visit
the markets on Sunday, check out the
that Kingston built
history of Australia’s national capital.
Built in the industrial area because of welded steel frames, gable roof and
its proximity to the Kingston and brick and exposed timber trusses of
Known first as Eastlake in 1922, and renamed in 1928 after Manuka shopping centres and the the original building and imagine the
the Premier of South Australia at the time of Federation, railway station, the original Transport vehicles that were once garaged here.
Kingston played a valuable role as Canberra’s first industrial Depot provided shelter for four buses, 13 Old Bus Depot Markets, VisitCanberra
precinct. chauffeured cars (for parliamentarians obdm.com.au
From as early as 1913, the now-restored Power House,
Fitters’ Workshop, rail sidings and later Transport Depot Then: Transport Depot
on the Kingston foreshore supported the development of
Megalo Print Studio + Gallery
Administration Building
Canberra’s infrastructure and services by supplying the
Now: Megalo Print
electricity, construction, maintenance and transport services
required for the growth of the city. Studio + Gallery
Canberra’s train station soon joined these essential services, The Administration Building of the
opening down the road, just off Interlake Avenue (now former Transport Depot is on the
Wentworth Avenue) in 1924. western edge of the precinct and is
now the home of the busy Megalo
The workers who built the city lived with their families in Print Studio + Gallery. The building
timber cottages on the nearby Causeway with a view of is ideally suited to its new use and
scrubby land and sheep paddocks down to the Molonglo has large open galleries and working
River. But in 1963, 50 years after Canberra was chosen as spaces and excellent natural light. Its
Australia’s capital city, the river was dammed and Walter use as a print studio continues the
Burley Griffin’s vision for the central lakes came to life. industrial origins of Kingston.
Today, you can pay homage to Kingston’s working-class and The pleasing modern appearance
industrial origins by visiting the repurposed buildings near of the 1940s building with its
the foreshore. These old buildings are now woven into the distinctive clock tower make Megalo
vibrant arts and residential fabric that make Kingston one a recognisable presence on the
of Canberra’s most desirable suburbs. Wentworth Avenue streetscape.
megalo.org
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Q & A: JEMIMA PARKER
38 years of Megalo What is it about this city that particularly inspires
Print Studio + Gallery
your work?
My work is often drawn from observations or experiences
of my surrounds. Canberra has an incredible natural
Since its establishment in Ainslie in 1980 as a screen environment that I find endlessly inspiring – beautiful
bushland and plenty of open space. We also get some of
print collective, Megalo Print Studio + Gallery has been
the most spectacular sunsets, particularly in autumn and
providing Canberra artists with access to specialised winter. I love to watch the shifting light and change of
printmaking facilities, equipment and expertise. It’s seasons here.
also been offering the larger community a wide range
of public programs and events. How has the local printmaking community fostered your
practice or helped nurture your work?
After moving several times to locations in Canberra’s inner Canberra has a wonderful and supportive arts community,
northern suburbs, including Ainslie and Dickson, Megalo and the local printmaking community is particularly close to
can now be found in the repurposed Transport Depot my heart. I feel incredibly lucky to be part of it at Megalo and
Administration Building as part of the arts precinct on my practice within this collegiate environment continues to
Kingston foreshore. grow and develop because I am constantly exposed to and
learning new skills.
As well as offering a comprehensive suite of printmaking
facilities for screen printing (fabric and paper), lithography, Your favourite city viewing spot/hidden gem?
relief and etching under one roof, Megalo Print Studio + Gallery I love to hike and Canberra has some beautiful mountain trails
provides a regular program of public events and exhibitions. close to the city – one of my favourites is Mount Ainslie. From
Public programs range in level from beginner to master its peak, you get a wonderful view over Canberra – all its
classes and include workshops, one-on-one tuition and carefully planned avenues and geometry, and the surrounding
demonstrations. natural environment. If hiking isn’t your thing you can also
drive up.
Group and solo exhibitions held in the light-filled galleries
showcase contemporary printmaking and related work You are quite a traveller. What ‘must-have’ item is always in
by artists-in-residence, members and local, national and your suitcase?
international printmakers. My ‘must have’ travel item is my iPhone and charger, more
for photography than communication. I love to document
Plan ahead and participate in a public program during your the world around me, to capture a particular moment in
next visit to Canberra, or drop in to view the latest exhibition time, or experience of place. My photography is a big part of
and pick up a book or print from the Emporium. Free entry. my art practice – whether it is a study for a drawing, or the
photo itself becomes a screen print.
21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston
Screen printing table at Megalo
Tues—Sat 9:30am-5pm, closed public holidays A travel moment that has inspired your work?
megalo.org
My most recent exhibition, There and back again, was made
up entirely of screen-printed photographs, documenting
my local surrounds, childhood home and recent travels in
Jemima transposed Australia and abroad.
Kingston Arts Precinct One of my favourite works, Driving into Nashville, was created
by Geocon Since graduating with a major in textiles from the ANU School
of Art in 2012, Canberra-based artist, screen printer and
from a photo taken on my phone in the US through the rainy
windscreen, as we drove into the city at sunset. The print
Megalo Print Studio + Gallery screen studio manager Jemima captures and recreates this split second in time, and that
Kingston Foreshore will soon have another jewel in its crown Parker has been busy documenting her environment and the particular moment of shifting light through raindrops.
thanks to leading Canberra developer Geocon, which was last oft-unobserved beauty that is present in the everyday.
year selected by the ACT Government to develop the Kingston
Arts Precinct. What are your favourite weekend things to do?
Her work uses the repetitive, almost meditative, processes
I love to go out for coffee or brunch. Canberra is home to
of printing, drawing and stitching, and has been exhibited some amazing cafés – I’m a big fan of Doubleshot in Deakin,
This project will do for Canberra what the Museum of Old
throughout Australia and abroad. It can also be found in a Ona in Manuka and Coffee Lab in the city. A wander down
and New Art (MONA) has done for Hobart – create a
number of private collections. Lonsdale Street in Braddon will also find you lots of really
cultural space of national and international renown that
will serve as a world-class beacon for artistic endeavour. excellent coffee, and some beautiful shops.
As well as managing the screen studio at Megalo, Jemima has
recently produced photography and screen printing works You recently turned one of Canberra Museum and Gallery’s
Geocon managing director, Nick Georgalis, and partners
that explore moments in time and experience of place; taught spaces into a display cabinet with your exhibition, Material
Fender Katsalidis Architects and Oculus Landscape
surface design and screen printing at an art school in the US; Curios. Are you a collector?
Architecture and Urban Design said they feel privileged to
exhibited three-dimensional objects fabricated in textiles and
have been chosen to develop the site. Material Curios was inspired by natural objects, things like
inspired by organic forms at Canberra Museum and Gallery, shells and seed pods – items I used to collect as a child. As
geocon.com.au and been shortlisted for the prestigious Fremantle Print an adult, I don’t collect any one thing in particular, however
Award 2017. I do love to collect and group all sorts of eclectic objects
that tell me stories of a certain place or time. One of my
“Together with the people of Jemima shares some travel tips and talks about some of the favourite ‘collections’ is of a beautiful yellow and white polka
Canberra, we will create a must-see uniquely Canberra things that have helped shape her work dot jug from the 1950s, which I found in a second-hand store
destination where art and culture Kingston Arts Precinct site, Geocon in our Q & A. You can view her work at the Gallery of Small in Bungendore, a wooden pineapple shaped bowl I picked
thrive … something truly special.” Things, Canberra's newest and tiniest walk-in gallery in the up on holiday in Hawaii and a small grey ceramic pourer
leafy suburb of Watson. handmade by my mum.
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Silo Bakery + Cafe:
a Canberra institution
Although it’s almost hidden from view on Giles Street,
the Silo Bakery + Café is a Canberra institution.
Not only can you pick up freshly-made pastries, rye sour-
dough, baguette and a decent coffee on-the-hop, Silo’s
seasonal menu is inspired by the culinary traditions of Europe
and features carefully selected wines and cheeses.
The lunch menu changes regularly. In summer, expect
dishes such as bresaola and celeriac pate with pickled
raspberries and green pepper or a scamorza and fresh
tomato pizza and tarte flamiche and, in Canberra’s chilly
winter, warming soups with sourdough bread or a hearty
cassoulet. The breakfast menu has staples like piperade with
chorizo, poached eggs with chilli jam and tomatoes, and
brioche and homemade jam.
Our tip: Silo is very popular and doesn’t accept bookings
for breakfast so get in early – it opens at 7am. Bookings for
lunch from 12 to 2:30pm are fine.
Kingston dining
36 Giles Street, Kingston
Tues–Sat 7am–4pm
silobakery.com.au
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Kingston: eating +
BEST NEWCOMER
Otis Dining Hall
shopping BEST ON-THE-GO
Graham Hudson at Silo Bakery
Kingston’s mix of cafes, eateries and bars are popular
with locals and professionals during and at the end of the
Saigon Foodies
working week, and the well-known brunch and lunch spots,
including Silo Bakery and Penny University, do a busy trade BEST ITALIAN
on weekends. There are also great shopping gems here, Q & A: SILO BAKERY + CAFE OWNERS
including lingerie to die for at Stephanie’s and the unique La Rustica
CARDIF Collective, Honeysuckle & Lace and Joe’s Boots. Graham Hudson & Leanne Gray
What’s best to serve with cheese?
The Essential Ingredient Stephanie’s Boutique Lingerie Walnut bread
Nestled in historic and leafy Green Square, The Essential Opened in 1992, Stephanie’s Boutique Lingerie has made Your favourite cheese and why?
Ingredient Canberra is known for its international and local a name in Canberra as the specialists in bra fittings and Our favourite cheese is Roquefort, an unpasteurised blue
cookbooks, quality cookware and fine ingredients. Look at home of elegant lingerie. You’ll find great service and a cheese made in south-west France from ewes’ milk and
the recipes on their website for inspiration. lovely range of undergarments. aged in caves, because of its salty intensity, provenance and
ability to complement sweet wines.
25 Jardine Street, Kingston 24 Jardine Street, Kingston
Mon–Thurs 9:30am-5:30pm, Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 10am–3pm Mon–Fri 9:30am-5:30pm, Sat 9:30am–3:30pm, Sun 11am–3pm
essentialingredient.com.au stephaniesboutiquelingerie.com.au
Red or white wine?
We prefer red wine over white, and the local Clonakilla
shiraz viognier is up there with the best. Make sure to visit
CARDIF Collective Joe’s Boots the winery at Murrumbateman.
A unique blend of retail outlet and working design studios, Canberra’s only boot specialist is in Kingston. Joe’s stocks Your favourite place in Canberra?
CARDIF Collective supports and showcases the work of a variety of boots for both the sexes and all ages, including A favourite place in Canberra is the foreshore of the lake and
local Canberra designers and makers and presents a range work safety boots, UGGs, gumboots, hiking boots, Telopea Park, best seen from a bicycle in autumn.
of creative workshops. If you like to support the local design American Western-style boots and motorcycle boots.
industry, this is the place to shop.
Don’t leave Canberra without…
Level 1, Cusack Centre, 27 Eyre Street, Kingston 2/33 Jardine Street, Kingston
...visiting the James Turrell Skyspace at the front of the
Tues–Fri 10am–5:30pm, Sat–Sun 9:30am-3:30pm Tues–Fri 7:30am–5:30pm, Sat 9am–2pm National Gallery of Australia, precisely at dawn or dusk, to
cardifcollective.com.au joesbootshop.com.au witness the colour display on the walls of the inner room.
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Momento Dezigns Things of Desire Anthony Squires
Exclusively stocking more than Unique quality design and classic For luxury suits and bespoke tailoring
100 Australian as well as international styling are behind the selection of for men, visit Anthony Squires. The
labels from Italy, France, the USA, New women’s clothing at Things of Desire’s fine cloth and expert cut of their suits,
Zealand, Canada and Brazil, Momento two shops in Manuka and Braddon. shirts and overcoats accompanied by
can meet just about all of your fashion This autumn and winter, labels stocked a piece of knitwear, a pocket square
desires. Pop in for some travel, bridal/ from around the world include Beate and cashmere scarf will evoke a
wedding or corporate styling – the Heymann, Livina Conti, PDR, Aldo long-standing tradition of quality and
team specialises in making women feel Martins, AMS Pure and Maria Grazia. refined luxury as well as keep you
good and look great. warm.
17 Bougainville Street, Griffith Shop 6, Style Arcade Manuka, 14-16 Franklin Cnr Flinders Way and Bougainville Street, Griffith
Mon—Fri 9:30am-6pm, Sat 9:30am-5pm, Street, Griffith Mon—Thurs 9:30am-5:30pm, Fri 9:30am-6pm,
Sun 11am-4pm Mon—Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12-4pm Sat 9:30am-4pm
momentodezigns.com.au todesire.com.au anthonysquires.com.au
MUST-TRY
Patissez
Image courtesy of Public, Manuka
BEST ON-THE-GO
Patissez Freak Shakes, Visit Canberra
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Mee’s Sushi
Briolette Escala Shoes
Manuka: eating +
As well as meeting the needs of the discerning foodie and
pub-goer with places such as Patissez (home of the Freak LOCAL’S PICK
Shake), Urban Pantry, Ona on the Lawns and Public, Manuka
shopping Timmy’s Kitchen
So they can craft award-winning At Escala, on the lawns of Manuka,
shopping centre in Griffith offers some of Canberra’s most jewellery of the highest quality, the design is in the detail. Discover
sophisticated shopping. Peruse the several jewellers, gift Briolette’s designers source their wearable, elegant and on-trend shoes
shops and high-end boutiques and sip coffee by day. gemstones from the world’s best and accessories from some of the
Or become a part of the energy and casual elegance of suppliers. Their seductive pieces are world’s most exciting and in-demand
Manuka’s dining and cocktail scene at night. infused with knowledge and passion designers, including Thierry Rabotin,
and – even though they are modern Antonio Barbato, Megumi Ochi, Paul
and glamorous in style – a touch of Green, Pikolinos and Hispanitas.
Public: Manuka’s answer to the tradition.
pub on the corner Manuka Arcade, 7 Franklin Street, Griffith
Mon—Fri 9:30am-5:30pm, Sat 9:30am-4pm
21 Bougainville Street, Griffith
Mon—Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm
briolette.com.au escala-shoes.com.au
Bright and inviting on the corner of Franklin Street and
Flinders Way in Manuka is Public, a local favourite for
indoor-outdoor tapas and modern pub fare. Cable Kidstuff Country House
The bar’s texture-rich interior is filled with natural light and Australian knitwear label, Cable Discover toys that inspire individuality Dedicated to meeting the needs of
hanging greenery. Outside, beyond the tiled façade, the cosy Melbourne’s luxurious and high-quality and reward curiosity. Kidstuff likes to its discerning clientele, Country House
tables add a touch of Melbourne to the footpath and are wardrobe staples are matched by a surprise so the staff at Manuka would sources French antiques, lighting, soft
popular even in the winter months. commitment to design and sustainable love to see you raise your eyebrows furnishings and exclusive homewares
manufacturing. The Manuka shop is when you enter the shop. Take the from around the world. Products range
The chicken schnitzel, beef burgers and steak remind you the perfect go-to for elegant modern, young people in your life by the hand from designer crystal and hollowware
why these are still pub classics, and the popular woodfired timeless and durable ‘Woolmark’ and discover some of the unique and to tableware and soft furnishings and
pizza, southern-style wings and kingfish ceviche are perfect quality pieces as well as shoes and prestigious toy brands from around toiletries.
for sharing. Cap your meal with a glass of wine, cold beer or accessories, all of which transcend the world along with curious
cocktail and make sure you have a Will & Co. coffee before fashion trends and seasons. novelties and educational toys.
you head home.
14/16 Franklin Street, Griffith Shop 8-10 Manuka Arcade, 22-30 Franklin Street, 44-48 Franklin Street, Griffith
1-33 Flinders Way, Griffith Mon + Sat 9:30am-5pm, Tues—Fri 9:30am-5:30pm, Griffith Mon—Fri 9:30am-5pm, Sat 9:30am-4pm,
Seafood pasta, Visit Canberra Sun 11am-4pm Mon—Sat 9am-5:30pm, Sun 9am-5pm Sun 10am-3pm
Mon—Sun 10am-late
publicbar.com.au cablemelbourne.com kidstuff.com.au countryhousemanuka.myshopify.com
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IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Q & A: PAUL JURACK
Canberra from my kayak
GoBoat
Rain or shine, Paul Jurak can be found most days on
Be your own captain – no licence the waters of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin, quietly
required! GoBoats are stylish self- snapping photographs of the city and surrounding
drive, Scandinavian picnic boats and
landscape for his website, kayakcameraman.com.
are available for hire on the Kingston
foreshore. Seating up to eight people,
After taking up paddling in 2012 to help rebuild his body and
they’re made from 80 per cent recycled
mind after chemotherapy treatment for testicular cancer,
PET bottles and feature a picnic table
Paul discovered that the best views of Canberra were to be
in the middle and seating around
found from the lake, and often with the front tip of his kayak
the outside.
in view.
GoBoats are also dog friendly and
And, six years later, it was the National Library of Australia’s
licensed – so pack the bubbly!
turn to discover him. In 2013, the library recognised the
significance of Paul’s beautifully captured Canberra dawns
Wharf 2, Trevillian Quay, Kingston Foreshore.
and scenery and added his website and photographs to the
goboatcanberra.com.au
GoBoats on Lake Burley Griffin, Anthony Croke national archive.
Curious cow on Dairy Flat. Image courtesy of Paul Jurak
What do you love about photography and paddling?
Walking + cycling Telopea Park There’s nothing like it; light and water are a beautiful
combination. When I’m out on the water with my camera,
I’m in the best head space. This is my place of meditation. Since you’ve been paddling and photographing it, you’ve
Park your car at Bowen Park and This historic park boasts a mix of My daily paddles provide me and my social media and become interested in Lake Burley Griffin’s history. What
head east along Lake Burley Griffin for mature exotic and native trees and website visitors with stunning views of nature in all its particularly fascinates you about its past?
a snack at one of the restaurants and divides the suburbs of Kingston and various lights. I’m fascinated by architect Walter Burley Griffin’s 1912 vision
cafes on the Kingston foreshore. Or, if Barton.
of a lake for Canberra and how his design was interpreted
you’re feeling energetic and would like
and changed in the years before and after it was built. As well
a dose of culture, head west and visit With barbecues, playground and
as finding old photos of the lake and talking about it with
the national attractions near the shore beginners’ skate ramp, it’s a popular
others, I’m particularly interested at the moment with how
of the lake’s central basin. They include gathering place for workers, families
the lake and its surrounds are changing. New developments
the National Gallery of Australia and and friends.
such as the Kingston Foreshore and the New Acton precincts
the Museum of Australian Democracy.
are transforming the city and allowing people to connect
Alternatively, wander through Cnr New South Wales Crescent, Griffith & Telopea
more readily with the lake.
Reconciliation Place. Park East and West.
tams.act.gov.au
Have you had any tricky adventures on the lake?
Bowen Park, Bowen Drive, Barton
I’ve had a few close encounters with sculls which have
suddenly appeared from a blanket fog in the early hours
of a minus six-degree morning. Sometimes the visibility can
be as little as a few metres so I have to have my wits about
Reconciliation Place, Visit Canberra me. Another unique experience was when a curious cow on
Dairy Flat (directly opposite the Kingston Foreshore)
decided to inspect and lick the nose of my kayak. Of course,
Manuka Oval Manuka Oval, Visit Canberra
this made for a great photo opportunity!
Seating 13,550 people, Manuka Oval Your favourite Canberra vantage point?
hosts many local and national AFL The lake of course! Its launch areas all provide different views
matches and local and international but guide you towards the main basin where you can capture
cricket matches, including the iconic the iconic architectural sights such as the National Carillon,
Prime Minister’s XI game. It provides National Library, National Gallery of Australia, Black Mountain
views of Red Hill and of St. Christopher’s Tower, Australian War Memorial and the National Museum.
Cathedral in Manuka and the circular
area around the sports ground is Your favourite season?
defined by the original tree plantings Winter. My senses come alive when I’m paddling on a minus
from the 1920s, including mature eight-degree morning, cocooned by a blanket of thick pea
cypress, poplar, oak and elm trees. soup fog with limited visibility. Then, once the sun rises and
March and April events include AFL begins to burn through the fog, I witness extraordinary sights
Giants matches against the Western such as mist dancing on the water’s surface, stunning
Bulldogs, Fremantle and Adelaide. Visit silhouettes of architectural structures and people being active.
the website for more events and to
reserve your seats.
Don’t leave Canberra without…
...seeing a sunrise from the lake or a sunset over the
Manuka Circle, Griffith ACT
Paul Jurak paddling on Lake Burley Griffin Brindabellas. And the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
manukaoval.com.au
held in March is definitely one for the bucket list.
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SAVE ON
YOUR STAY!
Jackson Pollock
SPECIAL EVENTS Blue poles 1952
oil, enamel, aluminium paint, glass on canvas
NGA
American Masters
© Pollock-Krasner Foundation/ARS. Licensed by Viscopy
1940-1980
environments and performed works of art. For example,
by rediscovering the NGA’s collections of classic Pop Art
we see how Andy Warhol’s ironic use of celebrity culture
influences the world today. Elsewhere the exhibition
One of the extraordinary things to happen in Australia explores the ways in which Louise Bourgeois’ fabulous
in the 1970s was a commitment to art on the world obsessions play out through sexual politics and apparently
stage. The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) was limitless landscapes. In other galleries, we experience how
central to this, acquiring major works in anticipation the cool, manufactured surface of Donald Judd’s boxes
of its opening (then expected for 1978), and the adapt to their surrounds and Eva Hesse’s delicately formed
expansive vision of its first director, James Mollison. substances seemingly threaten to fade away.
The final section of the American Masters exhibition is
The American Masters 1940–1980 exhibition, which opens devoted to light. Bruce Nauman designed The true artist
at the NGA in August, tells the story of the incredible helps the world by revealing mystic truths (window or wall
American collections through the work of a generation of sign) 1967 for a large shop window at the front of his studio
young Americans who challenged local traditions and in a disused grocery store in San Francisco. This richly
reinvented modern art. The exhibition brings together the coloured and elaborately constructed neon sculpture
major movements between 1940 and 1980: Abstract suggests a sense of anticipation for the future and marks
Expressionism, Colour Field, Pop and Photo-Realism, the ways in which artists embrace new materials and
Conceptual, Land and Performance Art. technology. Nauman liked that his statement is true and not
true at the same time, a ‘totally silly idea’ and yet entirely
Painted in 1952, Jackson Pollock’s Blue poles (1952) is one believable. Here is an icon of the NGA’s collection, another
of the most famous paintings of this period, largely because fabulous example of the gallery’s ambitious program to bring
of the scandal prompted by its acquisition and the price international art to Australia.
that was paid by the NGA in 1973, which was then a record
for the artist. Headlines such as the Daily Mirror’s ‘Drunks Entry to the expansive and stunning American Masters
did it’ and The Age’s ‘$1.3M art “Trampled on after booze- 1940–1980 is free because of the support of the Terra
up”’, fuelled the controversy and prompted misinformation Foundation for American Art. For the exhibition’s exciting
about Pollock’s methods. The painting is clearly the result of program of events, visit the National Gallery of Australia’s
an extended campaign: while Pollock often started with his website.
canvas on the floor, the complex layering is evidence of the
effects of constant movement, from his dripping and pouring 24 August-11 November 2018
of paint, to the white lines applied when the work was nga.gov.au
attached to a wall and the eight ‘poles’ of the final stages.
BE SMART, 1 For the American Masters exhibition, Blue poles is juxtaposed
with the NGA’s outstanding holdings of paintings and works Where to stay
BOOK DIRECT. on paper by artists in the New York School – Willem de
Kooning, Lee Krasner, Mark Rothko, Motherwell and Phillip Nestled within a prestigious 1940s suburb in Canberra’s
2 Guston, among others – to demonstrate how they were both south, Abode Narrabundah is on the doorstep of the Capital
an inspiration and a catalyst for change. Golf Course and a stone’s throw from the fine-dining and
shopping centres of Griffith, Manuka and Kingston. The
TO GET THE BEST DEAL, As well as highlighting Pollock’s impact, the American Masters pet-friendly hotel is also conveniently located within a few
SIMPLY FOLLOW THE STEPS 3 exhibition shows how artists such as Louise Bourgeois, minutes’ drive to the Parliamentary Triangle, making it the
Andy Warhol, Donald Judd, Claes Oldenburg, Eva Hesse and perfect place to stay when visiting Canberra for the NGA’s
Chuck Close propose new ideas about art, its subject matter, blockbuster exhibitions.
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Australian War Memorial Commemorative Area, Visit Canberra
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Anzac Day
Like the qualities of courage, mateship and sacrifice
that inspire it, Anzac Day commemorates more than the
anniversary of the World War One landing on Gallipoli
in 1915. Every year on 25 April, its spirit continues to be
relevant to Australians’ sense of national identity.
In Canberra, the Australian War Memorial’s Dawn Service,
National Ceremony, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Commemorative Ceremony and Last Post remember those
who have served, continue to serve or died for our country
in war or conflict, and attract thousands of people to Anzac
Parade and surrounds.
Enjoy a variety of sparkling, white and red
wines, plus a selection of beers at Abode Everyone is welcome to attend the ceremonies, which
Pantry Online. Order and have it delivered include a veterans’ march, laying of wreaths, observance
of one minute’s silence and the sounding of the Last Post
straight to your Abode Hotel room.
– the military bugle call – that signifies the end of the day’s
activities.
To order simply visit yourabode.com.au, select
your hotel and location and follow the prompts Learn more about the commemorations that take place on
to purchase*. Upon confirmation, your order will Anzac Day in Canberra on the Australian War Memorial’s
yourabode.abodehotels.com.au website, which also features information about the free
then be prepared to be delivered to your room.
reserved seating that’s available every year, road closures
and the best times to arrive.
*Abode Pantry Online is only available at Abode Woden, Narrabundah, Tuggeranong and
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20 A+ A+ 21FOOD + DRINK High Road Briezh Café
Since it opened in November 2017 on the landmark corner Bruno, the owner of the traditional yet modern crêperie
Meet the locals
of Woolly and Cape streets in Dickson, High Road has been Breizh at Ainslie shops, is likely to be the person that greets
attracting groups of all sorts – from girlfriends and families you as you walk into this quaint and comfortable little slice
with teenagers to pre-school parents and kids, university of Brittany. The interior is inspired by the rustic stone wall
students, young daters and retirees. The mosaic and cast cottages of this French coastal town, with their pretty blue
There’s a lot to be said for burrowing deeper into an concrete bathrooms are as cool as the spacious, split-level paintwork, and features 100-year-old photos of some of
unfamiliar city. Stepping away from the CBD and the café and bar that’s furnished with built-in, curvaceous Bruno’s ancestors. Ordering a crepe from the counter is a
main attractions into neighbourhoods can provide a plywood booths. On our server Lauren’s advice, we tried must. This traditional food of peasants used to be cooked on
glimpse into how the locals live and inspire a sense of the delicate and elegant 40-degree salmon with salsa and stones (les galets) and is made with gluten-free buckwheat.
boiled egg served on potato and jalapeno bread with a pot Bruno recommends ordering a savoury gallette followed by
community and belonging.
of the Fujian China Jasmine Dragon Pearls tea. a sweet crepe and accompanying these with a cider or a
glass of wine.
Like Newtown in Sydney, Fitzroy in Melbourne and Beacon
Hill in Boston, Canberra’s neighbourhoods have a distinct
1 Woolley Street, Dickson 2/15 Edgar Street Ainslie
flavour but with an extra benefit – free parking! Explore Mon & Tues 7am-4pm, Wed—Fri 7am-11pm, Sat & Sun 8am-11pm Wed-Sat 9am—4pm, Sun 9am-3pm
them and you’ll gain a better sense of the national capital as highrd.com.au breizhcafecreperie.com
a whole.
There’s no better place to start your exploration than Two Before Ten
through your stomach and thirst in Canberra’s inner north, Two Before Ten has turned the old Aranda shops site into a
so we’ve compiled a list of the local cafes and pubs that are bustling community hub where locals and blow-ins gather
currently making their residents buzz. to enjoy a quick coffee after dropping the kids at school or
spend lazy afternoons in the courtyard. Its outside dining
More than 6,000 people move to Canberra every year, so area is protected from the sun in summer and heated in
be warned – our neighbourhoods may inspire you to set up winter and all the greens on the menu are sourced from the
home here! garden beds nearby. Our waitress recommended the bacon
Highroad’s 40-degree salmon
and egg roll with cheese and tomato chutney and the spiced
eggs on sourdough with avocado and Persian fetta. Both
blended and brewed coffee options are available – try the
cold brew which is steeped over 22 hours and triple filtered.
68 Bandjalong Cres, Aranda
Mon—Fri 7am-4pm, Sat & Sun 8am-2pm
twobeforeten.com.au
Little Oink
Opened four years ago and named after owner Natalie’s
collection of pig-centric object d’art, Little Oink at Cook
shops is now a local icon. As its name states, its specialty
is pork dishes but the menu also caters to vegetarians. The
manager, Alice, recommends the ‘wild boar’ or ‘get in my
pork belly’ breakfasts and for vegetarians and the gluten
intolerant, the ‘smooth criminal’ blueberry smoothie bowl
with fresh fruit. Stroke the large fibreglass pig standing on
The Duxton, O’Connor shops
its hind legs over a planter box outside and, in winter, snuggle
under the blankets provided. Now you have the perfect
excuse to cuddle up while tucking in.
Tilley’s Devine Cafe Gallery
22 Cook Place, Cook The fully-licensed Tilley’s in Lyneham has been a
Mon—Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 8am-3pm, Sun 8am-2pm
Canberra institution since it its owner Paulie Higgisson
littleoink.com.au
opened its doors in 1984. Named after Matilda Devine, a
British-Australian gangster and madame from Sydney, it was
The Duxton intended to provide a space for women, with men allowed
Taking up a whole corner of the O’Connor shops, the entry only if accompanied by a woman. This policy was only
always-busy Duxton is light and airy. With both indoor and enforced for two years but Tilley’s went on to make history
outdoor seating and long opening hours, it provides a home in other ways; its lush red velvet lounge and old-fashioned
away from home for local residents. Try the breakfast fare of booths became an icon of Canberra’s lesbian and gay scene
waffles with berries, yogurt and honey or a burrito of sweet and it was the first bar by eight years to ban smoking indoors.
potato, black beans, avocado, cheese and egg whites. Lunch For many years, Tilley’s was also a concert venue that
includes a selection of local and imported cheeses, tuna attracted the likes of The Go Betweens, Paul Kelly, Renee
poke and crispy duck and half a rotisserie chicken, but the Geyer, The Church, The Whitlams, and more. Soak yourself in
Duxton also caters to those who prefer the standard pub Tilley’s history by ordering up and lounging long, inside the
fare of burgers, pizzas, steak and schnitzel. If you’d like to sit bar or out. We recommend the lemon and ricotta hotcakes,
above street level sipping cocktails, take a table on the salmon and cracked pepper pates, and the organic beef
rooftop terrace which is open from Wednesday to Saturday. burger and cheese plate.
Cnr Sargood and MacPherson Streets, O’Connor Cnr Brigalow & Wattle Streets, Lyneham
Mon—Thurs 12pm-12am, Sat & Sun 9am-12am Mon—Sat 7:30am-10:00pm, Sun 8am-5pm
theduxton.com.au tilleys.com.au
Little Oink, Cook Shops
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Barrio Collective
A home away from home to its local community,
Barrio Collective in Braddon’s Ori building is all about
providing a welcoming place and serving interesting
coffee and seasonal local produce.
Like the traditional and contemporary coffee brews on the
tailored menu, Barrio Collective’s food is defined by simplicity
and quality. The menu also finds new ways to pair food and
drink and incorporates imported specialty foods from time
to time.
Rather than your regular cup, try the seasonal coffee on the
menu with the un-homogenised milk sourced from a south
coast dairy, or cool down with a cold brew cacao stubby.
Local treats on the menu include Snowy Mountains trout
with pickles and crème fraiche and Pialligo bacon and
Bodalla cheddar toastie. Among the international treats are
Bocarte anchovies with sourdough, paprika and lemon and
Bellota 24-month jamon.
After five, the new extended opening hours and wine and
drinks menu transform this little coffee place into a bar every
Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
59/30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon
Mon–Fri 7am-2:30pm, Sat–Sun 8am–2:30pm
Bar hours Fri–Sun 5–10pm
barriocollective.com
Head brewer of Capital Brewing Co., Wade Hurley
BREWERS
Capital Brewing Co.
Formed by a close group of mates in love with
Canberra, coast, beer and good vibes, and a hundred-
per cent employee-owned, dog and kid-friendly,
Capital Brewing Co. is one of our city’s more
innovative chill spots.
Serving brews with names like Coast Ale, Trail Pail Ale,
Evil (Red) Eye and First Tracks Stout, the Fyshwick brewery
and tap room also offers a shady courtyard and a cubby
house for the kids.
Pair your choice of beer with a famous burger or hot dog
from the resident Brod food truck for a pub-grub match
made in heaven and, if you’re in Canberra on a Saturday or
Sunday, consider booking a tour of the brewery.
Part of the relatively new Dairy Road warehouse-style
district, Capital Brewing Co. also hosts events and shares
the neighbourhood with BlocHaus Bouldering rock climbing
gym and Vertikal Snowsports’ indoor ski slope, which opens
around April. Move over Braddon and New Acton!
Building 3, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Wed–Sun 12 noon to midnight Capital Brewing Co. bar, Fyshwick
capitalbrewing.co
Barrio Collective’s head roaster & co-owner, Sam Burns
24 A+ A+ 25NEW KID ON THE BLOCK
Foundry Coffee Co.
It’s no secret that Canberrans love “Canberrans and visitors are not willing
their coffee. With an impressive to settle for second best when it comes
local community of espresso bars, to coffee and service and nor should
cafes, independent roasters and they. At our espresso bar, customers
can expect passionate baristas who,
devotees, this sentiment is here
over time, will know them by name,
to stay – and has at last reached
and their favourite brew.”
Tuggeranong in the south.
Foundry Coffee Co.’s loyalty program
Opened in early February 2018 after provides your fifth coffee free. So, for
Abode Group Food & Beverage local once-a-day coffee drinkers and
Manager Joseph Wagland identified Abode Hotel regulars, your Fridays
a gap in the market, Foundry Coffee are looking up!
Co. is Tuggeranong’s answer to
barista-made coffee and fresh, light But it’s not just coffee that’s attracting
eats on-the-go. And it has already people to the cafe. Although intimate,
proved to be a hit with the locals. this espresso bar features a dark and Nestled within Abode Tuggeranong,
moody interior, complete with cool, Foundry Coffee Co. ensures that hotel
“We’ve noticed a big shift in industrial fittings and textures through- guests are never far from a fresh brew
Tuggeranong in recent years, with out. Pull up a seat at one of the tall to kick start their morning of sight-
an influx of local office workers and benches or, if you prefer to spread out seeing or business.
residents moving into the apartments and stay a while, settle in at the large
nearby. However, until now, there were communal table.
few amenities to meet their needs,”
Joseph said. Foundry Coffee Co. is open Monday to
Friday, 7am–3pm and offers free wifi.
Joseph has more than 20 years’ Stop by for your caffeine fix today.
professional experience in the hospitality
industry and says Foundry Coffee Co.
is all about raising the bar with great 150 Anketell Street, Tuggeranong
coffee and fast, quality service. foundrycoffeeco.com
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Balloon
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Hot air ballooning is without a doubt one
of the best ways to take in the stunning
landscape of Canberra. In celebration of
(includes flights for 2).
What’s on in the capital
the Abode Hotel balloon landing, we are
proud to present our balloon package. Call 1300 1 ABODE (22633)
Canberra is blessed with four very distinct seasons. In autumn,
to check availability and book
Feel the magic of soaring over a changing our city is awash with vibrant colour and the crunch of fallen leaves
the flight of your life.
landscape at sunrise, suspended in a underfoot and offers a myriad of wonderful events and experiences
basket under a glorious hot air balloon. that will warm the cockles of your hearts. So don your woollens and
get among the action!
Take in the panoramic view below the lush
greenery of Lake Burley Griffin, its famed
landmarks and the rugged Australian
landscape over the Arboretum. You’ll
experience Canberra’s national attractions
from a whole new perspective.
Autumn by Lake Burley Griffin, Visit Canberra
*Bookings must be made minimum 7 days in advance. If the flight is cancelled it can be either rebooked
or refunded. All flights include champagne and fruit juice. Offer only available at Abode Woden.
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Cartier: The Exhibition
Cartier: The Exhibition is a first for Australia — never
before have we seen so many incredible diamonds,
emeralds and other precious stones in one exhibition.
The exhibition showcases more than 300 items, some of
which have been loaned to the National Gallery of Australia
by royal families, celebrities and the Cartier Collection, in
exquisite settings such as royal tiaras, necklaces, brooches
and earrings.
Highlights include Dame Nellie Melba’s diamond stomacher
brooch, the Queen’s “Halo” tiara, worn by Kate Middleton at
her wedding to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Princess
Grace of Monaco’s diamond engagement ring, Dame Elizabeth
Taylor’s diamond and ruby necklace and a selection from the
NGA’s exceptional Ballets Russes costumes.
30 March–22 July 2018
National Gallery of Australia
nga.gov.au
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Canberra Writers Festival
If you’re a lover of books, reading and writing, the
Canberra Writers Festival is for you. Every year, its
three-day program of local, national and international
writers transforms the nation’s capital into the ‘heart
of literacy’.
This year, the themes of power, politics and passion will be
the forces driving the workshops, panel sessions, keynote
addresses and literary lunches. The venues also reflect the
city and Australian democracy and include the National
Museum of Australia, the Museum of Australian Democracy
at Old Parliament House, the National Portrait Gallery,
National Press Club and the Australian National University.
Download the program online and keep up-to-date with the
latest news about the festival by joining the mailing list. You
can also follow the festival’s development and progress on
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
24–26 August 2018
Various venues across Canberra
canberrawritersfestival.com.au
Pierre Rainero from Cartier, handling the crocodile necklace/brooches made for
María Félix in 1975 at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
30 A+ A+ 31WHAT’S ON WHAT’S ON
Canberra District Wine Week Handmade Canberra
Exquisite food and wine pairings, adventures through the If you love the buzz of excitement that comes with
vines, wine experts and live music are just some of the creativity, head to Handmade Canberra.
attractions that make the Canberra region’s premier wine
event the place to be in April. This award-winning curated design market offers exclusively
Australian-made products handcrafted by the best local and
Vertical wine tastings, wine blending, an early morning photo interstate designers and producers.
walk among the vines and a varietal wine dinner are just
some of the 20-plus events that will be hosted around the Canberra’s biggest indoor market, Handmade’s 260 stalls
region during Canberra District Wine Week. offer homewares, gifts, clothing, fashion accessories and
food and wine, so there is something for everyone. The
You can also meet wine makers, hear live music at local indoor gourmet food hall features Canberra’s best street food
wineries and attend a sparkling wine event at the Canberra and larder staples and its bar area buzzes with live music,
Glassworks. Visit the website for more information and to creating an unbeatable atmosphere.
purchase tickets.
Entry to the market and parking are free but please make
Make one of Abode Murrumbateman’s stylishly appointed a gold coin donation at the door. Each event supports a
rooms your base during this year’s event. The hotel is just a different charity.
few minutes from the world-class boutique wineries and food
producers that make Murrumbateman the ultimate food and
wine destination 17 & 18 March, 5 & 6 May and 28 & 29 July 2018
Free entry and parking, ATMs on site.
EPIC, Flemington Road, Mitchell
7–15 April 2018 handmadecanberra.com.au
Various venues around the city and region
canberrawines.com.au
Jeir Creek wine tasting, Visit Canberra Handmade trinkets, Handmade Markets.
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Canberra Comedy Festival
Prepare for swathes of laughter and a few
uncontrollable tears! Canberra's largest and favourite
comedy event in March presents a program of some of
the finest international and Australian comedy acts.
With more than 60 shows by the biggest and best
comedians, the Canberra Comedy Festival promises one
hilarious week. Events include shows by Arj Barker (USA),
Dave Hughes, Ross Noble (UK), Urzila Carlson (NZ), Stephen
K. Amos (UK), Canberra ex-pats, the Stevenson Experience
and The Doug Anthony All Stars, as well as local talent, and
much more.
Shows are dotted around the city and include a gala event
at the Canberra Theatre Centre. Tickets are sold via the
WHAT’S ON
festival’s website.
Canberra International
9–25 March 2018
Various venues around the city, including Canberra
Music Festival
Theatre Centre, Street Theatre, ANU and Civic Pub.
canberracomedyfestival.com.au Ten days of expertly curated music performed by
internationally celebrated artists, with thought-provoking
conversations and culinary surprises on the side – that’s the
Canberra International Music Festival for you.
From Beowulf to Bach and Bernstein, the 2018 festival presents
a broad canvas of 23 events across the city, including ticketed
concerts, musical walks and free sessions, all of which confirm
Canberra’s reputation as a music destination.
See the city in all its seasonal beauty and experience
masterpieces on period instruments, delve into the great epics
of the past and discover the music of our time in new ways.
27 April–6 May 2018
Various venues around the city
cimf.org.au
Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra Comedy Festival
34 A+ A+ 35FOODIE FACTS
Truffles in the Canberra region
Sometimes referred to as the “diamond of the
kitchen”, truffles are a fungus that grows underground
when the roots of particular trees such as oaks and
hazelnuts have been infected with a mycorrhiza (or
fungus root).
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Originally confined to the wild, research during the past
Capital Region Truffle Festival 100 years, particularly in France, has led to truffles being
cultivated as a domestic crop.
The ultimate foodie event, the Canberra Region Truffle Festival The Canberra region produces the Black Winter Truffle or
is an annual celebration of the rare Black Winter Truffle. Périgord Truffle (T. melanosporum) which forms in summer
and slowly matures during autumn. When they are ready to
More than 250 tasty events this winter will explore the magic harvest in winter, truffle farmers find the fungus using dogs
of this delicacy, including degustation dinners, truffle hunts, that have been specially trained to detect truffle aroma.
cooking classes, demonstrations, farmers markets and more.
Taste and aroma
Sign up online to receive the newsletter that features the The taste on the tongue can be sweet, sour, bitter, salty and
latest program of events, tips and more. “umami” (savoury), but the aroma in the nose can be much
more discriminatory: musty and sweet, a very intense
mushroom overlaid with other notes including “forest floor”.
1 June–31 August 2018
Various venues around the city and region Truffle flavours and aroma enhance and intensify those of
trufflefestival.com.au other foods. For example, a steak with truffle sauce becomes
meatier, eggs are transformed into a gourmet item, and
every aspect of the meal becomes more satisfying.
Don’t be fooled about the aroma of
truffle oils! This has been redeveloped
by chemists and what you’re smelling
is ‘Truffle Aroma’, not truffles.
Samson and Jayson of The Truffle Farm, Visit Canberra
Cooking and storing tips
Truffles are seasonal, and fresh is always best! They go well
with simple dishes involving eggs, mushrooms, chicken,
pasta, potatoes, risotto, Jerusalem artichokes, and celeriac,
and also in sauces. Always shave truffles as thinly as possible
because the greater the surface area, the greater the aroma.
Truffles are best stored in the refrigerator in a large jar,
each wrapped in paper towel and should be used within
three weeks. If yours grow some white mould, brush it off
under running cold water, then dry and place back in the
jar and fridge.
Try storing them with fresh eggs so the truffles infuse the
yolks with their aroma. Truffles can also be preserved by
snap freezing, but this process will reduce the aroma and
mean you have to use or shave your truffle while it is frozen
because thawing will make it rubbery.
This information has been kindly provided by the Canberra
Region Truffle Festival which takes place during the The Black Winter Truffle of the Canberra region
Australian truffle season (June to August).
Truffle dish, Visit Canberra
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