Turkish Tapas – the easy way

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It’s always great to find an easy way to entertain at home that’s also budget friendly.

Ordering Turkish Banquets from Lyneham Turkish Pide Kebabs, is one of these opportunities where you can transform a basic take away meal into something special in just one hour.

The Family $20 Banquet includes…

2 x Dips, 1 x Bread, 2 Zucchini puffs, 2 Falafel, 2 Fetta Spring Rolls, 2 Chicken Skewers, 2 Kofte, 1 x Rice and Salad, 1 x Pide, 1 x Chips

Minimum order is two and delivery is free.

Two $20 Family banquets arrives looking like this…

1. Cut the Turkish breads in half horizontally and spread with the dips, top with the salad, assemble the top layer of bread ( or leave open) and cut into bite-sized pieces.

2. Serve any remaining bread with the remaining dips.

3. Cut the zucchini puffs, falafel and feta spring rolls into halves and serves with the tzaziki dip.

4. Take the chicken pieces off the kebab skewers and cut in half. Serve with the tzaziki dip.

5. Cut the sides into bite sized pieces and serve with dip.

6. Slice the kofta and chips into smaller pieces and stir through warmed pasta sauce. Add a tin of drained chickpeas. Serve this over the rice, sprinkled with cheese.

7. Set these dishes out and add some small soups or desserts if you have these on hand.

Turkish Pide and Kebabs Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Gryphons Caffe Bar, Griffith

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Gryphons Caffe Bar at the Griffith shops is a great all rounder with easy parking and both inside and outside seating.

The American Pulled Pork Burger – BBQ pork, coleslaw, tomato relish, chips $20 had a bit too much sauce so perhaps the Greek Chicken Burger, Fish Burger or Gryphons Beef Burger would be a better pick.

Great chips though!

Smoked Trout Salad $20 (a special) a nice choice.

If you have the Canberra Entertainment Card it’s two meals for the price of one.

No BYO.
Opening Hours: 7am- Late Monday- Saturday, Sunday 9am-4pm

Gryphons Caffe Bar Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Little Brooklyn, Green Square, Kingston – a week of specials 

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Little Brooklyn is good for burgers…and specials!

Burgers include the Big Brooklyn Burger – angus beef w bacon, cheese, pickles, caramelised onion, brooklyn ketchup & house mustard $19

But also has a nice Haloumi Salad – grilled haloumi & quinoa salad w baby spinach, roquette, roasted carrots, cherry tomatoes, yoghurt dressing & toasted sesame seeds $20

The Canberra Entertainment Book offers two meals for the price of one.

But as part of the Cocu group..it is just one of many specials on offer during the week!

Little Brooklyn Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Public, Manuka

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Public, Manuka has a lovely sunny corner and an interior that extends outdoors.

It also offer Canberra Entertainment Book holders two meals for the price of one.

So it’s a good spot for a weekday lunch with some tasty dishes on the menu.

Chicken schnitzel with chips, salad & choice of pepper or mushroom sauce $22

Hamburger with bacon, cheddar, pickles, tomato relish & chips  $21 – excellent flavours and textures.

Public Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Briscola Pizzeria, Canberra City

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Briscola Pizzeria is a warm and friendly spot to share pizza and red wine on a chilly Canberra Evening.

Offering BYO wine at $4.50 per head and a 25% discount to Canberra Entertainment card holders, it’s also good value.

Gianni is a welcoming and warm host who is keen to help you choose well.

One large pizza per two people is perfect. These range from $25 to $30.

Good choices are…

Pulcinella…. with mascarpone + gorgonzola + pancetta + fresh pear  (medium shown $23.50)

Toscana….. with mozzarella + mushroom + grilled eggplant + roasted red capsicum + artichokes + basil pesto (vegetarian) (large shown $27)

Gran Sasso…..with bocconcini, italian sausage + grilled eggplant + mushroom + black truffle oil (medium shown $21)

Which are better choices than the…

Scampi…with bocconcini + garlic prawns + sautéed zucchini + cherry tomato + chilli (medium shown $23.50)

Puttanesca…. with bocconcini + salami + anchovies + capers + black olives + chilli gran sasso bocconcini + italian sausage + grilled eggplant + mushroom + black truffle oil (medium shown $21)

It’s tempting to also order the gelati ($9 for two scoops/$12 for three scoops) flavours like salted hazelnut, zabaglione or orange blossum and rose water, or an affogatto ($9-$13) but it’s also a very satisfying evening just enjoying the pizza and wine.


Briscola Pizzeria Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Urban Pantry, Manuka – still a lunch favourite

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Always lovely for lunch, Urban Pantry again has a relaxing atmosphere good specials like the Creamy Leek, Potato and Gorgonzola Soup $16…

and offer two meals for the price of one to Canberra Entertainment Book holders.

The Grilled Chicken Burger with oak lettuce, avocado, tomato, pineapple relish, lime aioli, on a brioche bun served with french fries is good for $21…

….but perhaps not as good as the Bourguignon Burger sounds like a better choice with it’s 180g angus brisket patty, onion & mushroom jam, seeded dijonnaise, lettuce, tomato, aged cheddar on a brioche bun with french fries $21. (Next time!)

Urban Pantry Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato


The Dock, Kingston Foreshore – Two for one deals and a great chicken burger

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The Dock on Kingston’s Foreshore offers two for one deals, happy hours a lovely outlook on a sunny day and one of the very best chicken burgers.

Mondays is two for one pizza, Tuesdays two for one burgers and Wednesday two for one Southern Fried chicken.

Happy hour is Monday to Thursday 4-6pm.

The SFC (Southern Fried Chicken) Burger – with cos lettuce, aioli & beer battered chips $18, is truly excellent! One of the best!


The Dock Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Rama’s Fijian Indian Restaurant Pearce

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Rama’s is an old timer and extremely popular with locals. Part of their secret is Mini’s warm hospitality, but the food is also great!

Sit outside in the warm weather….

…or be cozy inside if it’s cool.

Good choices are…

Chicken Dhai Wala – Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a spiced yoghurt sauce. $23.00

Potato and Egg Curry – Hard boiled eggs cooked with potatoes in a spicy coconut sauce. $19.50

Fijian Pork Curry- Cubes of pork cooked with capsicum, onion and coriander leaves in a tangy, spicy sauce. $24.00 (the best!)

Curried Bean and Tomato – Sliced beans, chopped tomatoes and onions cooked slowly at low temperature. $13.00

Roti – Wholemeal pan fried bread 1 for $2.50

The Garlic Paratha – Wholemeal pan fried bread with garlic $2.70…

….is a better choice than the Roti – Wholemeal pan fried bread 1 for $2.50

and the Fish NarielBoneless fillets of ling marinated in lemon juice, tumeric, garlic and simmered in a spicy coconut sauce. $23.50 has a lovely sauce but the fish is rather coarse…

…so try the Jhinga Nariel – Prawns cooked with onions, garlic, tomato and fresh coriander, and finished in a spicy coconut sauce. $24.50

Pappadum -Deep fried crispy bread is 4 for $3.00

Four curries and the beans and four breads is just right for six people.

All curries are served with unlimited rice at a charge of $2.75 per person, but you can negotiate to get just a few serves if also getting breads.

Corkage is free and until the end of May Canberra Entertainment Card holders can get a 25 % discount.

Ramas Restaurant Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Little Brooklyn

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Little Brooklyn in Green Square Kingston offers inside seating if it’s cold or nice outdoor seating if it’s sunny.

There’s three salads on the menu including the

Haloumi Salad – grilled haloumi & quinoa salad w baby spinach, roquette, roasted carrots, cherry tomatoes, yoghurt dressing & toasted sesame seeds  $20…

which is a better pick than the….

Duck Salad – warm confit duck w soba noodles, asian greens & rice wine vinaigrette  $20, which is more like a warm, failry oily noodle dish.

However, I think the burgers are probably a better choice.

Two for one for Canberra Entertainment Book holders.

Little Brooklyn Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Pork Barrel Cafe, Friday Night Pizza 2 for 1

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The Pork Barrel Cafe has a lovely setting in the gardens in front of Old Parliament House. On a Friday evening there’s a special offer of two pizzas for the price of one, perfect for a group.

The Pommodoro $33 for a large has pancetta, provolone and semi dried tomatoes.


The Deli is also a good choice with spinach, raosted pumpkin, spanish onion, fetta and olives, also $33 for a large sized.

Two large pizzas is a comfortable amount for six people and works out at $5.50 each.

Add a garden salad for $10.50 for a large size.


Not BYO but a large glass of house wine is $7.

An especially good option when Elighten is on each March.


  
Pork Barrel Cafe Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato