Canberra Dinner/Drinks 10 March 2015

[get me outta here]

KK is to be confirmed
HK is 'holding confirmed'

What are those two letters after each name?

 

[get me outta here]

Yes, there are many places in Civic - what sort of thing would be your preference and we can make some suggestions?

I should have replied earlier when the Dumpling House was first mentioned. My experience with them is they are not good for vegos/people like me.

Any other suggestions?

 

[hossein_au]

KK is to be confirmed
HK is 'holding confirmed'

Thanks for the explanation. I wonder where they come from?

Also, I'm "holding confirmed".

 

[get me outta here]

That's from my stint in QF some years back. Pleased to hear you are HK.

Thanks for the explanation. I wonder where they come from?

Also, I'm "holding confirmed".

 

[JessicaTam]

Yes, there are many places in Civic - what sort of thing would be your preference and we can make some suggestions?

Casual cafe/pub/bistro style would be great. Usually plenty of choices to keep everyone happy!

 

[gupayami]

Casual cafe/pub/bistro style would be great. Usually plenty of choices to keep everyone happy!

I am keen to attend though I apologise for being a relative newbie to AFF! I have a humble suggestion for a venue that definitely has vego friendly options - the 'Monster bar and kitchen' in the HotelHotel (yes that is what they named it). Both hotel and restaurant are relatively new and contemporary, and I can confirm that the food is very good though perhaps not always the cheapest. Bar has a very good range as well. It is in the 'NewActon' area which is walking distance from civic. If one felt like staggering a short distance only they could book in to stay at this hotel (hotel)! ps I can only come at 8:30pm due to work meeting :/ cheers

Hotel Hotel

 

[get me outta here]

gupayami, it would be good to meet a new member and discuss your travels. Thanks for the suggestion, of the hotel hotel Monster Bar, it's one of the best and most expensive. It may not be the most convenient for people staying in, or already in Civic. We may have a look for something a bit more cafe / bistroy in Civic as it's easier to park There's plenty of places. Stay tuned. And see you at around 2030.

 

[gupayami]

A couple of other suggestions, both in Lonsdale St, Braddon, 5 minutes walk from civic. Italian & sons (recommended by many, though I haven't actually been there yet), and the Elk & pea (more mexican type food, I can vouch for this place)

Italian & Sons
ELK & PEA – 21 Lonsdale St. Braddon, ACT

 

[gupayami]

gupayami, it would be good to meet a new member and discuss your travels. Thanks for the suggestion, of the hotel hotel Monstar Bar, it's one of the best and most expensive. It may not be the most convenient for people staying in, or already in Civic. We may have a look for something a bit more cafe / bistroy in Civic as it's easier to park There's plenty of places. Stay tuned. And see you at around 2030.

Thanks getmeouttahere! I just noticed your post after my second note. Yes I see your point about the location with regards to Civic. I think Italian & sons might be a bit expensive. Another offbeat suggestion - Smoque in civic for hearty southern USA style nosh! They have a few vego options (though not many)

Smoque

 

[JessicaTam]

Elk and Pea looks interesting. Via Dolce was suggested by PM which also looks good.

I have just booked my accommodation in Braddon, on Northbourne Ave. So the city is a leisurely stroll or short taxi ride away.

I am looking forward to meeting a few Canberrans.

 

[get me outta here]

Here's a suggestion that I think will appeal to various diets: http://viadolce.com.au/pdf/Via-Dolce-Menu.pdf. Address: 108 Bunda Street, Canberra ACT 2601, with aprking nearby. Let me know what you think. It serves alcohol. Phone:(02) 6248 8660

Shall we say 1830?

 

[hossein_au]

Here's a suggestion that I think will appeal to various diets: http://viadolce.com.au/pdf/Via-Dolce-Menu.pdf. Address: 108 Bunda Street, Canberra ACT 2601, with aprking nearby. Let me know what you think. It serves alcohol. Phone:(02) 6248 8660

Shall we say 1830?

Looks good (I'm actually ok with whatever the group decides).

Cheers.

 

[JessicaTam]

Here's a suggestion that I think will appeal to various diets: http://viadolce.com.au/pdf/Via-Dolce-Menu.pdf. Address: 108 Bunda Street, Canberra ACT 2601, with aprking nearby. Let me know what you think. It serves alcohol. Phone:(02) 6248 8660

Shall we say 1830?

Fine by me.

Thanks for doing the legwork!

 

[PeteJ]

Viadolce, 18:30. Excellent. Like hossein_au, I'm ok with whatever the group decides. Looking forward to catching up with everyone.

Here's a suggestion that I think will appeal to various diets: http://viadolce.com.au/pdf/Via-Dolce-Menu.pdf. Address: 108 Bunda Street, Canberra ACT 2601, with aprking nearby. Let me know what you think. It serves alcohol. Phone:(02) 6248 8660

Shall we say 1830?

 

[Lowjhg]

I shall be changing my attendance from bronze to gold. Will get in on the 10th and leave on the 11th back down to HBA.

 

[get me outta here]

At Via Dolce in Civic at 1830:


We have:
JessicaTam - HK
TheBOSman - KK
hossein_au -HK
PeteJ -HK
get me outta here - HK
OzEire - KK
gupayami - HK arrival 2030
Lowjhg - platinum

 

[JessicaTam]

At Via Dolce in Civic at 1830:


We have:
JessicaTam - HK
TheBOSman - KK
hossein_au -HK
PeteJ -HK
get me outta here - HK
OzEire - KK
gupayami - HK arrival 2030
Lowjhg - platinum

A good mix of old and new faces!

 

[penegal]

What is HK?

 

[JessicaTam]

What is HK?

I think it means platinum.

 

[PeteJ]

HK is 'holding confirmed'. See posts #21 (and #24).

Or, as per JessicaTam's post, "platinum".

What is HK?