1 The Father of All Tea Parties: QT Capitol Bar and Grill and Capital Brewing have joined forces for a Man Tea ($89 per adult), with brews and prime meat cuts instead of cakes and scones. Since lockdown has been extended, Man Teas can be picked up from QT Capitol Bar and Grill,1 London Circuit, Canberra, or the cost refunded. qthotels.com.
2 Amici Deli & Wine Bar: Located at 59 Northbourne Avenue, this food store offers Father's Day Platters ($120). There's a Piccolo Amici box for four people including a selection of cheeses, meats and sides as well as sourdough. Additionally the platter has a bottle of wine (choice of red, white, rose or sparkling), a DIY cannoli kit, nougat and chocolate. Also available are antipasto, cheese, charcuterie and vegan boxes and wine, beer and whisky lovers packs. Book early. Pick up or delivery. Visit shop.amici.bar for more details.
3 Father's Day BBQ Feast: First Edition Restaurant & Bar has put together a meaty pack including a selection of premium BBQ meats, First Edition Rainbow salad and chocolate lava cake. There's also a 50ml sampler of Starward Two Fold whiskey and a red, white or sparkling De Bortoli wine to share and juice for the kids. Pick-up or delivery on Saturday, September 4. eventbrite.com.au.
4 Gnocchi Making: For the father who likes to cook, Katrina Pizzini's Art of Gnocchi Making is an online class, by the end of which Dad will know how to make potato gnocchi with both napoli and a burnt butter and sage sauce ($195 a person, on Thursday, September 9 at 5pm). Supply your own eggs, butter, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, olive oil, sugar and kitchenware. victoriashighcountry.com.au.
5 Chin Chin: Melbourne restaurant Chin Chin is making Canberra deliveries of a finish-at-home meal box for two. Menu includes chicken wings, free-range baby back ribs, spiced beef brisket and smoked eggplant, ending with a sticky date and stout pudding with a butterscotch sauce, for $150 a box. Orders close Wednesday, September 1 at 2pm. Deliveries will be on Friday and Saturday and available across Canberra. Visit makemefeedme.com for details.
