Tasting Notes Food Festival

Tasting Notes Food Festival

Constitution Place will come alive in March for the Tasting Notes food festival in and around Lyric Lane. This month-long program of events celebrates the people, produce and place that makes dining in the capital such a memorable experience.

Constitution Place has quickly become the destination for foodies looking to discover what’s new on the menu and this month will have you asking ‘how did I fit so much amazing food and drink into one month?’

Tasting Notes gives you the opportunity to treat yourself to indulgent dinners with friends, boutique beverages served alongside eclectic local art and mystery menus served from the hands of world-class chefs right in the heart of Canberra.

Visit Constitution Place and find out what true food adventure tastes like.

When: March 1 - March 31, 2023

Where: Lyric Lane, Constitution Place

Event Program

Unveil The Mystery: meet the chef robatayaki dinner at Mu Omakase - SOLD OUT

Set your tastebuds ablaze with this exquisite Japanese barbeque-style (robatayaki) set menu at the hands of executive chef Chuck Yu. Savour 13 incredible courses plus one additional mystery dish presented with an in-depth explanation of the cooking method and choice of ingredients in this intimate meet the chef experience. Add on the chef’s selection of 6 characteristic sake to accentuate your dining experience.

Guests will receive a take-home memento to remember this not-to-be-missed event.

About the chef: Chuck Yu began his culinary journey in Lilo Tang, the first modern Japanese restaurant in Canberra and quickly rose to take the helm at Mu Omakase in April 2022 leading the team to win a chef’s hat soon after. Yu demonstrates his ability to incorporate non-Japanese flavours into traditional Japanese dishes with creations such as Chawanmushi with scampi & morel, Kamo Nanban in lapseng tea, and Saikyo-yaki Patagonian toothfish with Davidson plum.

An advocate of simplicity and freshness thanks to his Cantonese heritage, Chuck plays with fire and champions many unheard-of ingredients on a daily basis. He’s also obsessed with G&Ts!

Date & time: 7 PM on Wednesday 22 & 29 March.

Price: $165pp

*Please note this event is now sold out. You can still book a regular Robatayaki set menu dining experience via the Mu website here*

    A steak experience like no other

    The Meat & Wine Co is about to release their AGED Flavour Fusion infusing the supremely tender signature dry-aged steak with sumptuous, caramelised onion & red Japanese miso rich in umami flavour. Book your place now for an unparalleled dining experience and the perfect steak prepared by a team of world-class chefs! You won’t want to miss this.

    Guests ordering the AGED Flavour Fusion will also receive The Meat & Wine Co’s signature natural room mist with delicate cedarwood, pine, juniper, and mint notes. A gorgeous fragrance evoking the tranquillity of nature designed to lightly refresh your space. Subject to availability and whilst stocks last.

    Date & Time: AGED Flavour Fusion is available to order from Monday 13 March for a limited time.

    Make a reservation

      Food & Fizz at Such & Such

      f you have yet to make the trip down to Such & Such and sampled the mouth-watering and delightfully surprising seasonal menu, then now is the time!

      For the month of March, anyone booked on the Such and Such Set Menu will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling (or a wonderful non-alcoholic drink creation) on arrival.

      Date & time: 1-31 March

      Make a reservation

        WINE HOUR at Arc - ft. Mada Wines

        Arc café comes alive at 5 pm on Thursday 23 March for one hour only during WINE HOUR, featuring a good-to-the-last-drop line up of five wines from Mada Wines. Enjoy tastings of your favourite pours over a generous spread of canapes provided by Arc. Why not buy a glass or share a bottle with friends?

        If you’re lucky you might snag a tasty take-home deal on your favourite bottle on the night.

        Date & time: 5 – 6 PM, Thursday 23 March.

        Price: $30pp

        Book tickets on Eventbrite

          Cocktail Happy Hour at Cicada Bar

          Join us Tuesday's and Thursday's on March 21, 23, 28 and 30 for happy hour at Cicada Bar!

          There's no other place to be with a generous 10% off drinks and charcuterie boards from 5 - 7pm.

          Dates:

          • Tuesday 21 March
          • Thursday 23 March
          • Tuesday 28 March
          • Thursday 30 March

          Time: 5 – 7 PM

          Discover Cicada Bar on Instagram

            Asahi Happy Hour at Tenkomori

            There’s one more reason to celebrate 5 PM and that is Asahi Happy Hour at Tenkomori! Drop into the capital’s favourite ramen house for knock-offs or to get your night started.

            Enjoy Asahi Super Dry + Gyoza dumplings or Edamame for just $12, and checkout the new summer menu on offer while you’re there!

            Date & time: 5 – 7 PM daily, in March.

            Find out more on Instagram

              Make it a staycation with A by Adina Canberra

              Experience a luxurious stay in the heart of the city in A by Adina’s beautifully designed studios and apartments. Explore The A Touch and A Luxurious Escape packages to add a little extra indulgence to your weekend away with inclusions like Maybe Sammy cocktail packs, Hunter Lab skincare products, minibar credit and late checkout. Minimum 2 nights stay required.

              Book your stay

                Hero Sushi for lunch? Bet!

                Grab your favourite sushi rolls and a fresh water for lunch any day of the week at Hero Sushi in Constitution Place this month. For any purchase over $12 add a bottle of Mount franklin water (600ml) for just $1 while stocks last!

                When: 01 Mar 2023 TO 31 Mar 2023