The marvellous Mr. H and I share a love of good food, particularly mouth-watering meats, so it was fitting that we shared a scrumptious 600g prime rib for our special anniversary dinner at Samuels on Mill restaurant. And where is this city restaurant? At the very chic Parmelia Hilton. This classy little spot, just a hop, skip, and jump from St. Georges Terrace, boasts a light and bright bar, as well as the restaurant with cosy booths and moody lighting—perfect for a romantic meal with your love. We started with a couple of drinkies. Beer for Mr H, and a “Primrose” cocktail for me. This pretty ..read more

First published in July 2018 For the best part of the last decade, Perth has been all about the latest brand spanking new café, bar or restaurant. While this dining boom has been going on, there have been many venues quietly closing their doors. There are so many restaurants that have closed in Perth over the last few years.  With recent high-profile closings, I realised that about over 20% of the spots I’ve dined at in the last 10 years have closed. There’s lots of restaurants closed in Perth that I never even made it to before they shut up shop, like Greenhouse, Cantina 663, Fromage Art ..read more

Found in the sleepy suburb of Conolly, just a short drive from Joondalup, FyRE restaurant sets the stage for a dining experience with mouthwatering meats as the hero. You may have heard of FyRE’s fiery exchange with an infamous Perth vegan. Well, let’s just say if you’re not of the meat-eating type, you won’t find much on the menu for you here at FyRE Connoly. And you know what, that’s ok! There’s plenty of other places in Perth for vegos to dine. Head Chef and owner, Johnnie Mountain has a pedigree of classic cooking, and TV appearances on British cooking shows. I met him when he was ru ..read more

Perth isn’t short of a brewery; it’s inner-city brewing scene is buzzing right now! In the heart of Subiaco’s urban landscape, you’ll find newcomer Golden West Brewing Co. Not just a place to grab a meal; it’s a cool hangout where the vibes are as delicious as the food and brews. So, next time you see a Hay Street sign saying “Beer Here”, be sure to follow it. We stumbled upon this spot on a sunny afternoon, after a wander down leafy Rokeby Road. The new spot has brought back an old Perth beverage company, Golden West Aerated Water Company. Once making soft drinks in the 1890’s, in the 1960’s ..read more

Living in Tapping for 15 years, its sod’s law that as soon as I move away, my old ‘hood gets a super cool eatery! There’s something nostalgic about cruising down familiar roads, especially when those roads lead to a drool-worthy burger joint. We popped in for a pint at The Duke, a place I once called my local, and made a pit stop at Perth Burger Collective. It’s found in a cool little retail row, just behind Coles Banksia Grove. I made a mental note to check out Hunter and Fleur for a coffee too. I’d heard on the foodie grapevine this neighborhood spot is by the guys behind Wanneroo brunch st ..read more

Brown Street Grill, a new-ish eatery by Chef Stewart Laws is found deep in East Perth, at the Bright Tank Brewing Co. It recently celebrated its first anniversary, as did I, with a certain Mr H. Both of us love a mouthwatering steak, and Mr H loves a craft beer, so a celebratory lunch at this trendy spot made very good sense! Found between Claisebrook Train Station and Claisebrook Cove, Bright Tank Brewing Co is a walkable distance to Optus Stadium. This makes the brew pub a great pre-event meet-up spot. On the day we were lunching there, many of the purple army had that exact idea ..read more

I’ve been daydreaming about taking a blissful bath for years. Soaking in a bath, for me, is time very well spent. Somewhere I can truly escape without any distractions – especially those of the electronic kind. Australia’s southwest is another place I love to escape to. An intoxicating haven of craggy coastlines, bushland wilderness, and prestigious vineyards. Whatever your idea of a blissful break is (be it foodie, nature, or for relaxation), it is sure to unfold at Melo Studios Dunsbrough. Review of Melo Studios Dunsborough While Melo Studios lured me in with the promise of a sensational soa ..read more

Olá Tupí! This cheeky ‘lil South American inspired restaurant is tucked away in Perth’s oldest heritage building. The Queen Street spot, formerly the fabulous Flour Factory, is now home of the vibrant ARARA bar. I was excited to check out Tupi at ARARA Perth, as I’ve not eaten a lot of authentic Brazilian food in the past. A drizzly winter’s night in Perth, was soon forgotten as we stepped into this buzzing night spot. As well as the main bar ARARA, there’s the boutique 60-seater Tupi restaurant tucked in underneath the grand timber staircase. Tupi served us, that’s me and my lovely friend ..read more

A “problem” I’ve long since faced, as a food writer, is always being on the hunt for something new. The downside of this, is that I rarely revisit restaurants and cafes – even if they knock my socks off. One exception to this is Laika Coffee Lathlain. Their brilliantly thought-out brunch menu has me returning time and again. Hidden in the heart of Lathlain, bustling Laika is a neighborhood haunt that makes me wish I lived within walking distance. Found amongst a cool row of retail spaces, including a quirky gift shop, an artisan baker, Pilates studio and more, this little pocket of Perth is f ..read more

Returning to Perth this March is a unique WA food event! WA’s Great Graze is a celebration of West Aussie produced food and drink through sharing platters with family and friends. The delish event is also a great big “thank you” to our hard-working farmers and producers for providing us with an incredible bounty of food. WA’s Great Graze is hosting many events, as well as encouraging Perth foodies to platter it up at home, with West Aussie products. Plus, you can win a trip to the Southern Forests! WA’s Great Graze has been created as a celebration of our state’s rich agriculture. Our state ..read more