Sick of pizza and UberEats? Here are five of Canberra's best takeaway options for dinner this weekend.
ILY + XO
Two of our favourite places are collaborating for a special dinner care package curated from the best both menus have to offer along with a few surprises. From XO's sexy squid to the sublime chocolate mousse with honeycomb from ILY, this is not be missed. $50pp, pick up only, from either XO in Narrabundah or ILY in New Acton. Available Friday August 21 and Saturday August 22, from 5-9pm. Orders must be placed no later than 2pm the day of, but can be pre-ordered in advance, if desired. For the full menu, and ordering details head to ily.com.au
Sweet Bones
Did someone say tacos? Sweet Bones vegan cafe in Braddon has a taco kit to build at home. For $50, delivered, you'll get enough barbecue seitan, chipotle kale, corn salsa and cilantro sour cream to make 12 tacos. There's also a sweet treat box available, 10 assorted treats for $50 or six for $30. Call the shop between 8am to 1pm at 0413067890 to preorder. sweetbonescompany.com
Beer degustation
A unique beer and food offering from BentSpoke Brewing that brings a great beer experience direct to your dinning room. The packages require some simple assembly and preparation at home to ensure your food is hot and delicious but you'll have plenty of cold beer to enjoy while things are heating up. BeerDega1 ($85pp) is a four-course menu to experience alongside seven locally brewed BentSpoke beers. There is an option to add on dessert and another beer for $15. BeerDega2 ($80pp) is a four-course vegetarian experience with options for gluten free and dairy free that comes with seven locally brewed BentSpoke beers. There is also an option to add dessert and another beer for $15. All dishes incorporate something from the brewery in the recipe. Details at bentspokebrewing.com.au
Off to France
Clement Chauvin from Les Bistronomes in Campbell is serving up dinner for two, available for pick up or delivery. Dinner includes a freshly baked baguette, a plate of charcuterie, three choices of main - duck a l'orange, beef wellington or chateaubriand - and then two desserts from a cheese plate, the Mont Blanc or poached pears. There's a little work to do for the main course but each package contains a recipe card and a link to a video of Clement showing you how to finish the meal yourself. Might be a good way to impress someone you love. $150 for two and there's wine available as well. lesbistronomes.net
Rebel Rebel
What a week for Sean McConnell's team in New Acton. Re-open for business and offering Rebel@home this weekend. Make up your own dinner, start with Moonlight Flat oysters and fill the night with little plates of grilled prawn with bay leaf, corn and manchego croquette, before larger plates of sand whiting, or confit duck. Finish with a sunflower, cedro and citrus leaf ice cream sandwich. Much of the extensive drinks list is also available to order. rebelrebeldining.com.au
