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Now Open: Bagel O’s Takes the Perth Sandwich Scene to a “Hole” New Level

Perth’s sandwich scene has come a long way over the last few years, thanks to the bar-raising efforts of Deli’s Continental, Peggy’s and Oh So Deli. Bagels, on the other hand, stayed largely under the radar until Mount Lawley delicatessen Bagel O’s opened in November 2022, quickly attracting crowds that …
By Martin Eade
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Goldbird Hot Chicken Opens in Fremantle, Serving Tenders and a Strictly Limited Chicken Skin Sandwich

They say never to open a venue in the lead up to Christmas, but sometimes a venue like Goldbird Hot Chicken, is so delicious that it manages to cut through the pre-holiday noise and make its mark on the Perth dining scene. Despite being a notoriously low-key time of year …
By Martin Eade
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Perth’s Best Cafe Openings of 2022

After a Covid-induced slowdown, Perth is now experiencing a rush of new cafes. This year’s best newcomers include holes-in-the-wall, bakeries and more conventional cafes, alongside coffee-roasting debutants. Food-wise, we’ve noticed a move towards sandwiches, bagels and pastries as core menu offerings, perhaps a knock-on effect of challenges business owners are …
By Martin Eade
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Now Open: Butter Crumbs, the Pop-Up Known for Basque Burnt Cheesecakes and Buttery Pastries, Opens a Permanent Bakery in Mount Lawley

Butter Crumbs started its journey three years ago at Mount Claremont Farmers’ Market, where former Chu Bakery and Island Market chef Zie Zillah sold cakes and pies during a break from full-time work. Testing the waters with an 18-month Inglewood pop-up, Butter Crumbs made a name for itself as one …
By Martin Eade
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Goldbird Hot Chicken, a ’70s-Style Family Restaurant From the Short Order Burger Co Crew, Is Coming to Fremantle

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. …
By Martin Eade
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First Look: The Tacos Come Lightning-Fast at CDMX, Melbourne’s New Mexico City-Inspired Taqueria

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 …
By Quincy Malesovas
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Step Into the Shadows at Aru, Khanh Nguyen’s Sultry New CBD Restaurant – Just As Stellar as Its Sibling Sunda

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 …
By Chynna Santos
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At His Home in Picturesque Trentham, Renowned Chef and Author Tony Tan Is Raising Chooks, Growing Pandan and Opening a New Eight-Person Cooking School

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 …
By Chynna Santos
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First Look: Five Things to Love About Florian, a New Cafe With an Old Soul in Carlton North

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 …
By Quincy Malesovas
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South Pacific Co Has Released an Ethical Bean-to-Bar Easter Egg

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
By Chynna Santos
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Hoodburger Opens a New Flagship Shop in Ardross, With Retro Diner Vibes, Smashed Burgers and Crisp Fried Chicken

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 …
By Martin Eade
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Now Open: Artful Dishes and a DIY Focus at Perth’s Buzzy New Cafe, The Humble Onion

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 …
By Martin Eade
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Old Faithful Bar & BBQ Opens in a 130-Year-Old Heritage Fremantle Building

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 …
By Martin Eade
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Local & Aesthetic, a WA-Centric Cafe, Retail Space and Gallery, Opens in Mount Lawley

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 …
By Martin Eade
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Now Open: House-Made Spirits, Bottled Cocktails and Sophisticated Share Plates at Republic of Fremantle

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 …
By Martin Eade
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Forklore, a Pretty New Light-Filled Cafe From the Tbsp Team, Opens in West Perth

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 …
By Martin Eade
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The Humble Onion Opens for Weekday Breakfast in the Former Greenhouse Space

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 …
By Martin Eade
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Now Open: Get Boozy Shakes and Pre-Batched Cocktails at Royal’s Chicken & Burgers’ New Victoria Park Restaurant

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 …
By Martin Eade
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Short Order Burger Co. Opens a Licensed Restaurant in the Heart of Fremantle

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 …
By Martin Eade
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Shelter Brewing Co, a Massive All-Day Brewpub and Cafe, Opens in Busselton

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, …
By Martin Eade
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Bad Love Burger Co, a Bricks-and-Mortar Diner From Smashburger BBQ, Opens in West Leederville

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 …
By Martin Eade
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Royal’s Chicken & Burgers Is Moving Out of Its Vic Park Flagship, Rebooting Lola’s Grilled Chicken

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 …
By Martin Eade
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Coming Soon: An Underground CBD Cafe From the Teams Behind Smooth Operator and Twin Peaks Coffee Roasters

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 …
By Martin Eade
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