Category: Dining Guide

  • One for the workers

    “MANATON. Manaton!” a French mate repeated with growing frustration some years ago. He’d been talking about the music group Manhattan Transfer, but ever since I’ve thought of that swampy island city as Manaton. So here I was at Manaton’s on Hay, an unprepossessing eatery getting good reviews on social media and smiling at the memory.…

  • You’ll Never Seafood Better!

    Perth’s best kept secret is out! Recently celebrating its first birthday, A Fish Called Inglewood has diners hooked on its fantastic food. Once the domain of locals, the word has spread that it’s worth making the trip across town to check out this suburban gem. There’s a lot to love about the place, from the…

  • Corner store reborn

    ONCE the life-blood of the suburbs, many of Perth’s old delis — those treasure troves of lolly bags, Twin Poles, Winnie Reds and Coke in glass bottles — have disappeared. A mere handful survive as shops while some have been reborn as hip cafes. One such is the Hobart Deli. With a lovely park across…

  • Hey sister!

    Siena’s Sister opens in Mount Lawley Brothers-in-law Anthony Palassis  and Andrew Parissis of Siena’s Leederville are back in Beaufort Street where in 1998 they began their journey into the restaurant business. Their local Leederville institution Siena’s continues as always, but now there’s the new kid on the block in Mt Lawley: Siena’s Sister…yes, the much…

  • Style in the City

    Escape to The Terrace Hotel. Rich in history and cultural significance, this heritage listed establishment is something quite special. Restored to its former glory, the building is a splendid example of a terrace house, which first began life as Bishop’s Grove in 1892. The hotel’s premier location in the CBD’s west end means you’re just…

  • Yippee! Yip Kee

    HAVING seen good reviews for Yip Kee Noodle Shop’s seafood clay pot I’d intended to order it when lunching with friends, but here I was tucking into a keow teow. Literally stir-friend rice cake strips, the Malay/Singapore speciality, with its flat noodles, has been a favourite for years and something I can rarely go past.…

  • Top brew

    I’LL say it. Northbridge Brewing Company is the best restaurant in town. Its fresh, tasty, fun and well-presented food, partnered with outstanding customer service, made for one of the most enjoyable dining experiences I’ve ever had. Located in the heart of Northbridge, next to the piazza, the custom-built brewery is forever bursting at the seams…

  • Find Your Bliss in Bayswater

    Bayswater residents rejoice – you no longer have to make the trek out of your hood to get a great coffee and delicious food bursting with flavour. Open for almost a year, Drip Expresso on King William Street has become a go-to for locals who keep returning for the fab food, friendly service and of…

  • Great byte

    TAKE a squint at this Pixel. No — eyes away from those tiny dots on your phone screen. Look up as you walk down Leederville’s Oxford Street, just up from the busier end, and there’s the Pixel I’m talking about. It’s an aptly named little cafe where you can count the number of dining tables…

  • A bite of the Apple

    A  VISIT to East Village can be a delightful teaser for anyone contemplating a visit to New York City anytime soon. Perth’s William Street may be a long way away from the Big Apple but the food in this small, enchanting restaurant will transport your tastebuds to Manhattan. Seated comfortably in a booth our food is…