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Canberra Table - July 2007

review: beess and co.

July 18th 2007 01:56
beess and co outside
under the london plane trees
Beess and co could pass for one of Canberra’s best-kept secrets on location alone, the fact that everyone seems to know about it does not detract from the sense of discovery when you come upon this culinary gem. Tucked around the corner at the Yarralumla shops, the outdoor area canopied by London plane trees, is often bustling with customers, while locals covet inside table space daily. The popularity of bees and co is well earned, I come all the way from Macgregor to get a hot chockie, and everyone we have introduced to bees and co make similar journeys. We arrive on a Saturday afternoon to enjoy a light meal (in fact we have done a Tuesday lunch and several missions for the banana bread as well) the seasonal menu is big on fresh, simple, smart food with plenty of specials to boot. I ate a version of a B.L.T. (16.5 from a previous menu) last time I came. They used great bread in this generous sandwich. Lashed with bacon, in season tomatoes and crisp rocket, which lifted this dish nicely. Other times I have for the house made banana bread and the best hot chocolate in Canberra. My two children love the smoothies with banana honey and a touch of spice. The coffee (Cosmorex) is a brand many cafes use badly, the baristas here show that skill applied makes great coffee, not just the bean. If you prefer a range of Toby’s estate teas are also available and fresh fruit /vegetable juices are a feature. My most recent jaunt to Yarralumla found me worshiping a bowl of Hungarian goulash (14.9) while my wife enjoyed sweet potato and coriander soup(10.9). The delicately braised meat with paprika and sausage, Glossy and Moreish, our large serves disappeared quickly bread and all.


We relaxed at the end of our lunch(es) to gentle world music and soaked up the warm unpretentious atmosphere.
Owners Andrea Beess und Chrostin and Katherine Mitchell have done a very fine job of creating a truly great café, and one which I will happily find myself at again.
beess and co inside
beess and co inside
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Comment by Anonymous

July 22nd 2007 07:54
Sounds Yum. A couple of hours lies Palate Pleasure, in Bowral (Shop 1-3, 350 Bong Bong Street). Generous plates of food, with great coffee and cake! The orange & fig cake is very very very yummy. All food prepared on the premise. That's my favourite driver reviver stop when I travel from Sydney to Canberra.

Comment by David John Burke

July 23rd 2007 01:36


culinarian
culinarian ask the chef
sounds great, traveling to sydney soon will make a point to check it out, cheers, Dave

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