January 20 | CanberraDigest

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📆 Today: It’s Saturday 20th January

New Eats: 🍦 Florence Gelato

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A new gelato shop is opening in the Capital Food Market (Belconnen). Matteo and Juliana Sassi are the two foodies behind Florence Gelato. Matteo trained in Italy and was most recently the Head Pastry Chef at Sonoma and previously Head Pastry Chef at Adriano Zumbo Patisserie. Florence Gelato opens today. More.

News: 🏊 A Number of Popular Swimming Locations have Closed

Popular swimming spots on the Murrumbidgee River and Cotter River have been closed due to a high bacteria alert. Lakes, including Lake Burley Griffin and Lake Tuggeranong, are also closed for swimming. The high bacteria levels are due to the recent heavy rain. More.

🧑‍🍳 Canberra’s Top Restaurant Is Table by Canberra Gourmet.

The 2024 Australian Good Food Guide Awards have been published. Taking out the top spot in Canberra is the Tuggeranong-based restaurant Table by Canberra Gourmet. You can view the full list of hatted restaurants here.

News: 🐧 National Zoo Welcomes Four Baby Penguins

Jatz, Oreo, Monte Carlo and McVitie are the newest additions to the National Zoo. The penguin chicks were born late last year and are now big enough to be in the enclosure with the 12 other penguins.

Tomorrow: 🍺 Sunday Soiree at Hyatt Canberra

Every Sunday during Summer, The Hyatt is hosting a Sunday Soiree in the gardens. Enjoy live music, A Bentspoke pop-up bar and gourmet food and drinks. Walk-ins are welcome. Details here.

Tomorrow: Kids Dreamcatcher Making Workshop

There is a free kids' dreamcatcher-making workshop happening tomorrow at the Fyshwick Fresh Food Market. Attend anytime between 11am and 2pm. The workshop is next to Lifeline in the Niche Markets.

Something to do: 🍷 Wine Appreciation Course

CIT runs a 6-session Wine Appreciation Course. Learn how to navigate your way confidently through the bewildering array of wine available today. The next course is running during the evenings from the 5th of February at CIT Bruce. Details here.

Today: 🥬 Capital Region Farmers Market

The Capital Region Farmers Market happens every Saturday morning from 7:00am to 11:30am. The markets are located at the top of EPIC. Details here.