SITTING in C Restaurant—slowly revolving 33 storeys above St Georges Terrace—you realise people are right when they compare Perth to a country town. When you point out the various landmarks across the city you could be talking about Northam or Toodyay—there’s the footy oval, the main strip, the bowling club, the park, the courthouse and…

THE redevelopment zone surrounding 140 William Street has been the catalyst for a swag of top lunch spots opening in the city. My lunch buddy was a veggo, so we wandered along the street trying to pick an eatery that would keep us both happy, but the first advertisement I saw reawakened my caveman gene.…

I WANT to be a part of it, New York, New York.” There are few cities on earth which have the power to seduce the hearts and minds of people like The Big Apple. I’ve always adored Sinatra’s swan-song hit as it perfectly encapsulates the infatuation people have with the charismatic city and its people. I…

I  HAVE a crushing sense of regret about my time spent in South Korea. I flew to Seoul a few days after my 18th birthday and I remember the chaotic city harried my senses with its neon signs and overpopulation. I was too busy drinking and partying to appreciate the cuisine and ironically it wasn’t until…

WITH Fringe World kicking off in Cathedral Square, the swish eateries at the revamped Treasury looked appealing, but unfortunately nearly all the prices dwarfed a journo’s pay. There was one exception, but that didn’t open in time to make the show, so we ventured east and ended up at City Heart on Pier Street. The…

AHH … The Wiggles. Garish maniacs that obliterate parents first thing in the morning. I’ve lost track of the times I’ve trudged into the living room at 6am — like Napoleon marching on Moscow — only to be forced back by a blizzard of skivvies. Somehow I got roped into going to the Wiggles live…

THE edamame were wonderfully creamy, but a bit messy to get out of the shell, unlike the crab which was the soft-shell variety, encased in batter and wonderfully crisp. The very helpful Japanese waiter was at a loss to translate what the bean-like edamame is, but Mr Google tells me they’re immature soya beans, picked…

“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.…

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…