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yourRestaurants presents ... Summer Dining 2009-2010 ACT


Summer would just not be the same without fruity cocktails, seafood buffets, messy hamburgers, ice-cold beers and even icier icy poles. So the yourRestaurants team have decided to devote this list to the beaches, beer gardens and botanical gardens where you'll find the hottest places to eat, drink and be seen throughout summer.

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The Chairman and Yip
City
Escape to a Shanghainese-esque parlour to ward off the heat; the Chairman and Yip has you covered with a menu of Chinese classics given a modern twist. The peppered beef and scallop hotpot is without peer in the ACT area and is an absolute must, alongside a crisp, refreshing Tsingtao beer.

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Brodburgers
Barton
An Australian summer wouldn t be the same without some burger consumption. And, Brodburger offers burger delight in spades. Open till late, this 1960s red caravan will please Canberra locals with burger creations such as the Brodburger deluxe: two beef patties, two eggs and four rashes of bacon in a bun.

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Silo Bakery
Kingston
This Kingston charmer lures hungry Canberrans with its fantastic cheese room, flaky croissants and excellent coffee it s the perfect place to come after a night of summer fun to refuel and relax.

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Wasabi Teppanyaki
Manuka
The good ole summer barbeque gets airborne with a bit of teppanyaki action at this popular Japanese eatery. An evening spent by the Wasabi grill, watching the chef s deft knife skills and food-flinging arm is sure to provide more thrills and spills than your average summer gathering.

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Waters Edge
Parkes
With views of Lake Burley Griffith, Waters Edge brings to the Canberra dining scene some seriously scrumptious mod-Oz delights. With a strict seasonal focus, you can expect the very best of summer produce to grace your plate here.

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Ottoman Cuisine
Barton
Delighting Canberra locals with its mix of Turkish hospitality and cuisine, The Ottoman is one of the ACT's most iconic dining destinations. Patrons here often splurge on one of the banquet options that feature anything from lamb kebabs, to deliciously succulent prawns and seafood. The Ottoman is a summer fine diner indeed.