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Simon Kony, owner of Short Order Burger Co, dreamed up a concept for a fried chicken restaurant while he was still cooking at The Mantle (now The Sunshine Harvester Works). After being on the backburner for five years, Kony’s idea is finally coming to fruition in the heart of Fremantle. …

When taqueria CDMX first opened in Melbourne Central’s upscale food hub Ella, the city’s Mexican community flocked to try it. According to owner Daniel Pineda – who’s also behind Superchido in Seddon – they touted it as a slice of Mexico City. But the one point of criticism? The service …

Southeast Asian flavours, native Australian ingredients and ancient techniques intersect at this highly anticipated new spot, by a chef who knows how to nail the formula. And while there are unexpectedly playful riffs on classics – like banh mi, Peking duck and mi goreng – they never feel gimmicky, just …

When Tony Tan answers the phone for our interview, he’s in a bit of a frenzy. After all, it’s not every day The New York Times publishes your recipe – in this case, his spicy wontons with chilli oil – and he’s been fielding calls and enquiries left, right and …

It’s only been open a few weeks, but Dom Gattermayr and Rose Richards’ new Carlton North eatery – Florian – is already a local favourite. It’s partly thanks to the tight-knit nature of the neighbourhood. “I’ve never met a community quite like the Rathdowne Village community,” says Gattermayr. “Everyone is …

Frangipani trees frame the window bench seat of a former warehouse in Brookvale. A bicycle shop, men’s barber and cafe all share the relaxed space, where locals sip coffee to a soundtrack of spinning vinyl.

Did you know many of the big chocolate producers use child labour in their cocoa supply chains? Every ingredient used by this Sydney maker for its cacao bean-shaped egg is fully traceable, from the Solomon Islands chocolate to the raw organic sugar and Papua New Guinea vanilla

Hoodburger sits alongside Short Order, Royal’s and Meet & Bun as one of Perth’s great burger success stories. Brothers Matt and Tom Shaw launched the brand as a pop-up in 2015, cooking burgers in laneways and outside bars and clubs, before opening permanent spots in Northbridge and Inglewood. Now, they’ve …

After a soft opening in January for takeaway breakfast only, The Humble Onion was due to open on February 1. Then Perth went into lockdown. Two weeks and much anticipation later, Chris Howard and Caitlin Johnston (both ex-North Bird) finally opened their cafe for dine-in service. The St Georges Terrace …

Not many people have heard of this Mornington Peninsula water, which is said to take 2000 years to rise from the Palaeolithic Basement to the backyard of a Red Hill hobby farm.

Old Faithful Bar & BBQ has consistently served some of Perth’s best barbeque since opening on King Street in 2014. Current owner Rob Paolucci took over the venue (originally co-owned by his parents) in 2017 and has now launched a second venue in Fremantle’s resurgent west end. It’s an appropriate …

The blueprint for Local & Aesthetic started years ago. Partners, musicians and hospitality professionals Liam Young and Dominique Rae wanted to open a WA-centric shop stocking local art and products. As the concept developed, it became clear they needed more space and people to bring it to life, so they …

It’s been a long time coming. After an initial announcement in 2018, Republic of Fremantle has opened in a sprawling warehouse in Freo’s west end. (The venue was due to open last autumn, in time for the release of its first spirits, but Covid had other plans.) The distillery, which …

Five years after opening one of Perth’s best brunch destinations, Tbsp, brothers Hanji and Hanli Khor have opened a new cafe – Forklore – in West Perth. (The name is both wordplay – their third cafe will have to reference a knife, jokes Hanji – and a reference to Asian …

It’s rare that venues open on schedule. Rarer still is a venue that opens ahead of time. But in news sure to delight city workers, Chris Howard and Caitlin Johnston (both ex- North Bird) have quietly opened their new cafe The Humble Onion for takeaway breakfast and coffee – ahead …

It goes without saying that 2020 threw our hospitality venues into chaos. Restrictions and working from home orders left the CBD and its coffee bars mostly deserted, while many suburban cafes found themselves busier than usual thanks to loyal and caffeine-hungry locals. We also saw a raft of new coffee …

The news that Royal’s Chicken & Burgers was moving from its Vic Park home to a bigger venue just up the road was met with plenty of grins – especially from those used to long waits for a table. Its new 120-capacity site (formerly home to The Precinct) opened last …

Short Order Burger Co started its journey in Fremantle’s The Mantle (now Sunshine Harvester) back in 2015 and quickly developed a reputation as some of WA’s benchmark burgers. Five years on, owner Simon Kony is putting down permanent roots in the port city with a licensed restaurant in the heart …

The scale of Shelter Brewing would be impressive anywhere, let alone at the foot of the jetty on the Busselton foreshore. The fully functional brewery – which also has a restaurant, function rooms and capacity for 650 – is a joint venture between two fourth-generation local families: brothers Matt, Jason, …

2018 gifted Perth a string of new burger joints, but 2020 is hot on its heels, with a clutch of new players rising from the post-lockdown ashes. Last week, Bad Love Burger Co – arguably the most anticipated burger joint of the year – opened in West Leederville. Bad Love …

Media campaign (including photography) to support the reopening of the iconic Paddington Markets

In a town with some stiff competition, Royal’s has become one of Perth’s best-loved burger brands. So much so it’s outgrown its Victoria Park restaurant and “hole in the wall” kitchen (as the owners affectionately describe it) and is moving to a new 120-capacity home – just a few doors …

Busselton food truck Burger Bones has long been a destination for Perth burger fans happy to drive three hours south just for lunch. With the opening of its new, permanent home on Busselton’s main street, it’s safe to assume its stock will continue to rise among WA diners.

While there’s no shortage of quality coffee in the city, many venues focus on turning out quick takeaways for time-poor workers rather than creating a space for respite from the daily grind. Enter new cafe Howard’s Groove, a partnership between Milligan Street cafe Smooth Operator and well-known local coffee roaster …

A 31-day festival with 31 different flavours of rocky road.

A healthy morning filled with kombucha, meditation and yoga. And all the snacks and activities are free. Serotonin Eatery is a plant-based cafe that aims to boost its namesake “happy chemical” in its customers and help promote healthy lifestyles by balancing work, exercise and nourishing food. Everyone’s welcome at their …

An opportunity to try some classic Roelofs dishes from the last decade. Swiss-trained dessert and pastry chef Pierre Roelofs has been running Dessert Evenings for nine years now. That translates to an astonishing 279 different menus and a whole bunch of Melbourne venues that have played host to his delectable …

Fine diner Fleur opened in recently refurbished CBD hotel The Royal in January, impressing with its sophisticated Japanese-inspired menu. Executive chef Chase Weber had intended to launch a high-tea service soon after, but the plan was delayed by the Covid-19 shutdown. It finally launched on the weekend, featuring a selection …

When Giselle Sim left her accounting job in Sydney to move to Perth to be with her now-husband, Harold Bong, she found herself with time on her hands. A keen, self-taught baker, she decided to focus on her long-time love: croissants. “