Corella Restaurant & Bar

When chef Nemanja Babi began testing recipes ahead of opening Corella on Canberra's buzzy Lonsdale Street in April, it began as a plan to mix a tight, snackable cuisine with exceptional wines. Corella needed to be more than just a wine bar, and it didn't take long for everyone involved to realize that. Babi's cuisine features thoughtful yet simple share portions that are polished without pretense, embracing both natural ingredients and nostalgia. Buttermite (cultured butter mixed with Vegemite) is placed on the bread, and a native-spice version of thousand island dressing is put on the chips.

Sunrise lime (a relative of the finger lime) serves as the citrus in duck à l'orange, which is coupled with the sweet, buttery foil of bunya nut purée. Finally, a house-made chocolate freckle flavored with native river mint may be served. It's not difficult, but it's a lot of fun — just like Corella herself.

Address: 14 Lonsdale St, Braddon, ACT

Phone:(02) 6189 0757

Website:corellabar.com.au