What The Pho expands to three Canberra shops in decade of growth

What The Pho grew from a food van in 2016 to three shops across Canberra under owners An and Thuong Nguyen.

Why it mattersThe restaurant's growth shows how Vietnamese food has become mainstream in Australian cities. It shifted from something rare to an everyday lunch choice.

AustraliaWhat The Pho's expansion helped establish Vietnamese cuisine as a dining staple in Canberra and shows how immigrant-owned businesses can anchor local food culture.

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Canberra restaurant builds completely gluten-free kitchen for coeliacs

Queenies in Kingston operates a fully gluten-free menu where even staff cannot eat gluten on-site, creating a safe dining space for coeliacs.

Why it mattersMost restaurants can only manage coeliac-friendly; Queenies removes the risk entirely, giving coeliacs rare peace of mind when eating out.