Drink up

Crosswords and coffe by the tankard at Beyond Q Books.

Koko is the new black

For lovers of chocolate, Kokoblack on Bunda Street in the City is probably the ultimate experience, for those with somewhat less of a sweet tooth (myself included) it induces thoughts of disastrous sugar-comas past. Founded in Melbourne in 2003, Kokoblack embodies the style and substance of the European chocolate making it aims to emulate. I didn't have a chocolate breakfast in mind when I stumbled across this place last week, but was just happy that I was able to order a coffee and take refuge from the winter wind. Coffee wasn't spectacular, but the cake plate we ordered was surprisingly good and not as rich as I had feared. I'd stay purely for the old-world, dark-wood, slightly stuffy decor!

Cafe Culture

My Canberra revolves around getting home from work so I can go and have a coffee, so it seems only natural to include an obligatory coffee shot. The best thing about moving to a new city, for me, is exploring all the cafe's and restaurants on offer. One of my favourites so far is Kingston Grind, who make coffee just the way I like it: strong. Pictured here is a delicious Chai Latte, which was enjoyed by a friend upon her visit to Canberra on the weekend.