May 18

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 13° and mostly sunny.

📆 Today: It’s Saturday the 18th May. Today's issue is sponsored by Boho Luxe Market and The Vegan Market.

🥃 World Whisky Day

Today is World Whisky Day. If you're looking to enjoy a wee dram, here are some great options in Canberra:

Molly: Canberra's original prohibition-style bar. It was originally located in a bank vault but moved to its current location when the building was demolished. Molly has a large collection of interesting tipples, and they also have a Hot Toddy on the menu at the moment, perfect for a cold winter night. More.

Hippo Co: Located upstairs in Garema Place, Hippo Co has an impressive selection of whiskies with regular new releases. They have live music on Wednesdays. More.

Volstead Repeal: Canberra's newest whisky joint is Volstead Repeal in Braddon. They have over 400 whiskies available to try as well as pizzas to snack on. More

Know another good place to enjoy whisky in Canberra? Let me know.

News: 🏡 Canberra Rental Vacancy Rate Rises

Figures from PropTrack show that Canberra has recorded the largest increase in vacant rentals among capital cities in Australia. Canberra has a vacancy rate of 1.56% compared to Melbourne's 1.23% and Sydney's 1.3%.

New Eats: 🥪 Italian and Sons Focaccia Bar

Sandwiches must be the in thing right now. Italian and Sons are joining the craze and offering a lunchtime Focaccia Bar. The Lonsdale Street Italian restaurant is serving a range of lunch options made using house-baked 72-hour naturally risen sourdough focaccia. The focaccia bar will be open from 11:30am to 2:30pm Wednesday to Friday. More.

Today: 🐝 Bee Day at the Farmers Markets

As part of World Bee Day celebrations, the Capital Region Farmers Market will be hosting a Slovenian Honey Breakfast. There will also be some exclusive honey treats from the stallholders, including German Bienen Stich (Bee Sting Cake) and Fig & Honey Gelato. The farmers' markets are open today at EPIC from 7am to 11:30am. Details here.

Sport: Raiders Beat Bulldogs

The Raiders secured a 24-20 win over the Bulldogs in a chaotic match that saw both Jordan Rapana and Josh Papalii sent to the sin bin. Match report.

This Weekend in Canberra

Get the full rundown of markets and other events happening this weekend here.

Tidbits:

Stone of Remembrance is Back: The 6.5 tonne Stone of Remembrance has been returned to the parade ground at the Australian War Memorial. The stone was relocated during construction works.

Taco Boi: A new Taco spot will be coming to Braddon and opening next week. I'll have more details soon. More.

Olleyville is Closing: Olleyville Restaurant at the Shaw Vineyard Estate in Murrumbateman will be closing down at the end of June. More.

Coppins Crossing Closure: John Gorton Drive will be closed this weekend between Hazel Hawke Avenue and Holborn Avenue. More.

Thanks to our Sponsors:

⭐️ Boho Luxe Market

Boho Luxe Market will return to Canberra this weekend at EPIC with FREE sound healings, cacao ceremonies and meditations all weekend! Shop the coolest handmade and ethically sourced brands. There will be plenty of psychic readers and healers and FREE aura photos from 10am-11am - so arrive early!

Along with meeting the maker or designer, our events are so much more than a design market boasting creative workshops, sound healings, psychic shows, fresh vegan food, mobile bars, and SO much more.

Cake decorating workshops hosted by Aleksandra Razguliaeva from Cup and Cake. You can book your spot here.

There will be a free mini psychic stage show at 11am with Kerry Sees.

Pre-purchase your ticket for $5 ($10 at the door)

Boho Luxe Market is running alongside The Vegan Market; one ticket will get you into both events

🥗 The Vegan Market

The Vegan Market will return to Canberra this weekend at EPIC with stacks of local plant-based businesses selling their wares. There will be a ton of brands to explore at this healthy paradise, with everything from sweet treats and veggie delights to ethically made homewares and loads of health-related products.

Shop for vegan baked goods, skincare, chocolate, grocery products, and slow fashion. Bring the whole family and enjoy product tastings and inspirational talks in the massive tipi with vegan business owner Amanda Leigh Walker from Lord of the Fries. Plus, there'll be a super popular vegan food truck, AuLac, with heaps of tasty plates to enjoy.

Shop at the market and support independent, ethical, and sustainable Australian companies that are all 100 per cent vegan.

Pre-purchase your ticket for $5 ($10 at the door)

The Vegan Market is running alongside Boho Luxe Market; one ticket will get you into both events

Please support these amazing businesses that make Canberra Digest possible!

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