Kicking off the New Year in top gear – Summernats starts today

Summernats, Australia’s biggest car festival opens in Canberra today and runs through until Sunday.

The Street Machine Summernats 33 is expected to attract more than 100,000 passionate attendees, as well as 2,000 entrants who have come from all over Australia and all over the world, to share their love for cars.

The iconic annual celebration of all things on wheels officially kicked off today at 12:00 pm with the City Cruise through the streets of the CBD, a reminder also that there are likely to be road closures around Northbourne Avenue for this short period of time.

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A Merry Multicultural Christmas thanks to the SuperGrocer and Liquor Boss at the Canberra Outlet

Christmas is a wonderful time for honouring long-standing family traditions or even introducing some new traditions of your own.

This Christmas, the international SuperGrocer and Liquor Boss at the Canberra Outlet has everything you need to create a fantastic multicultural festive feast over Christmas and the New Year.

The staff at Super Grocer and Liquor Boss is proud to offer a huge range of different foods from around the world, including gourmet and international foods, as well as a vast range of liquor to add some international flare and excitement to their Christmas celebrations and gifts.

In fact, the World of International and Gourmet Food is what sets the SuperGrocer apart. With dedicated ranges from Italy, Greece, Spain, Balkans, Eastern Europe, South America, South Africa, Middle East, the Pacific Islands and New Zealand, UK, India, Asia and many more, it’s the ultimate foodies’ delight and it’s right here in Canberra!

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Damian Brabender and OTIS Dining Hall: bringing fine dining back to Canberra

“A meal can ruin someone’s day, or it can make their day very memorable. It’s a big responsibility, I try to remember that.”

So says Damian Brabender, the name and face behind OTIS Dining Hall, which has gained a loyal following among locals since it opened its doors in late 2016.

Brabender was already a familiar face in the capital prior to opening up at OTIS, thanks to his former role as head chef for Sage Restaurant. His interest in the food industry dates back to his childhood though, growing up near Portland in regional Victoria as one of a family of 12 children.

“Cooking and eating was always a big part of our family’s dynamic. It was the one time that the circus stopped, and everyone stood still or sat down at the same time,” he says.

Read more: https://the-riotact.com/damian-brabender-and-otis-dining-hall-bringing-fine-dining-back-to-canberra/344680

Your complete Christmas Gift Guide, thanks to the Canberra Outlet

If the idea of escaping the heat this week and finishing off your Christmas shopping in spacious, cool, air-conditioned comfort sounds pretty good to you, then the Canberra Outlet is where you want to be.

Forget lugging heavy bags back and forth, and jumping in and out of a hot car to visit several different shopping centres in order to get what you need.

With the opening of the marble-tiled premium mall and the addition of new international retailers (such as Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and Swarovski) now complementing the huge existing range of retail outlets, you really can find everything you need in one trip.

Read more: https://the-riotact.com/your-complete-christmas-gift-guide-thanks-to-the-canberra-outlet/346339

Three great drives for a cool car around Canberra

If I’ve got a few hours to spare, there are few things I enjoy more than a long drive in the country.

The chance to listen to some cool tunes on blast, breathe the fresh air and see some different sights – for me, it’s the perfect way to clear my head and hit the reset button.

One of the many benefits of living in Canberra – if you love to drive – is that there are any number of great drives you can take in and around the region, whether you have a day to spare or just a few hours.

Recently, and just in time for the warmer weather, I had the chance to test drive the incredible Alfa Romeo 4C. I hadn’t driven one before, but as soon as I laid eyes on it, I was smitten.

As you would expect from the iconic Italian marque, it is a work of art to look at and ridiculously fun to drive.

So with the top down, a long weekend to enjoy and a car-loving friend in town, it was the perfect chance to seek out some fun local drives.

Read more: https://the-riotact.com/three-great-drives-for-a-cool-car-around-canberra/337229

Food, wine and comedy at Pialligo Estate: Grapes of Mirth returns in December

If sitting out in the sunshine with a glass of fine local wine in hand and some of Australia’s best comedians in front of you sounds pretty great, you’re going to want to know all about The Grapes of Mirth.

The Pialligo Estate team is once again bringing some of Australia’s leading comic talents to Canberra as part of the second annual Grapes of Mirth national tour on Sunday, 1 December from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

When was the last time you really laughed? Laughed until your stomach hurt? ‘Til tears streamed down your face and you doubled over, barely able to breathe?

A really good laugh is like a big breath of fresh air for your soul. I’m almost certainly funnier after a couple of glasses of wine. You probably are, too.

Read more: https://the-riotact.com/food-wine-and-comedy-at-pialligo-estate-grapes-of-mirth-returns-in-december/337609

ALLBIDS the right vehicle for finding the classic car of your dreams

How many cars is too many? Ooh, that’s a risky question to ask any car enthusiast…

Even more dangerously, if you could pick up the car of your dreams, right here in Canberra, and for only a few thousand dollars, would you be tempted?

If the answer is yes (or even if it’s no), you might want to jump on to ALLBIDS.com.au this week to check out their second Unique and Classic Car Auction.

You know, just for a look … a browse … there’s no harm in looking, is there?

Read more: https://the-riotact.com/allbids-the-right-vehicle-for-finding-the-classic-car-of-your-dreams/334178