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The near-perfect dish you can find at a Perth brewery

Growing up, the most gastro a microbrewery got for me was bung fritz and tomato sauce sandwiches, and Barbecue Shapes in my home-brewing grandfather Geoff’s shed. Times have changed.

Amanda Keenan

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Is Shenton Park’s revamped Italian any good?

A year on from taking over beloved old-school bistro Galileo, modern neighbourhood trattoria Bacco is here. But is it as good as its old-school predecessor?

Simon Collins

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Trailblazing hotpot restaurant’s Ace new rebrand

April Ooi visits the former Dragon Hot Pot restaurant in East Victoria Park to see how its new incarnation stacks up.

April Ooi

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The delicious alternative to Cott’s busy Ocean Beach Hotel

We left the Ocean Beach Hotel in defeat, only to stumble across a small Thai venue next door.

Jade Jurewicz

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Why I gave this breaky venue my highest score yet

This new cafe, on the border between Nedlands and Shenton Park, is surely the best new addition to Perth’s breakfast scene this year. At least.

Kate Emery

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Well-priced Vietnamese but it’s not ‘tapas’ or ‘street food’

Vietnamese diner dishes up well-priced, tasty, mostly grilled tucker washed down with sweet, refreshing cocktails in the heart of Leederville.

Simon Collins

Style serveCommentsPremiumThe Japanese restaurant that tastes as good as it looks

April Ooi discovers this newly opened southern suburbs eatery is more than just a pretty face.

April Ooi

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The latest iteration of a ‘definitely not cursed’ venue

It’s one of the most magnificent dining rooms in the city, but has had a high turnover even for the fickle business of pleasing people. Lo’ is the latest iteration at 448 Beaufort and it’s one of the best.

Amanda Keenan

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The Freo spice temple that recreates Bali vibes

Suku dishes up authentic Indonesian cuisine in an upmarket food court in the heart of Fremantle.

Simon Collins

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In search of Perth’s best Singapore noodles

April Ooi takes an expert on Singaporean cuisine to check out Fugu 8 in West Leederville.

April Ooi

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Is the $15 roll from new Mosman Park deli worth your money?

The venue reopened with new owners, a new look and a new menu. But are the pricey cabinet offerings worth your money?

Jade Jurewicz

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Welcome to the most Italian kid on the block

In a North Perth postcode where Italian food is wildly over represented, La Mortazza is where to go for a banging panini and a cannoli worth writing home about.

Amanda Keenan

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The best dim sum spot in Perth... but there’s a big queue

It’s no secret this eastern suburbs eatery is serving up the best trolleys in town.

April Ooi

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Is Gibney in Cottesloe the best dining experience in Perth?

George Kailis’ luxurious seaside brasserie raises the bar with classic dishes, killer cocktails, a brilliant wine list, seamless service and a sumptuous dining room. The view isn’t bad either.

Simon Collins

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The best dim sum spot in Perth ... but there’s a big queue

It’s no secret this eastern suburbs eatery is serving up the best trolleys in town.

April Ooi

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Perth Breakfast & Brunch: Dine By Arrival Hall, Northbridge

Breakfast at Dine By Arrival Hall turned out to be the most expensive breakfast of my life. It wasn’t the cafe’s fault.

Kate Emery

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Hop to the South West for big beers and bigger flavours

Once you get past the monster trucks and huge dogs, Wild Hop in Yallingup offers a feast for beer lovers, families and kids alike.

Simon Collins

Sweet lifePremiumThe verdict on Perth’s new late-night dessert bar

April Ooi and her girl gang visit a new Northbridge hotspot where sugar-lovers are seriously spoiled for choice.

April Ooi

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The Perth cafe with ‘the biggest French toast I’ve seen’

Cost-of-living crisis? What cost-of-living crisis? If restaurants faced with rising costs and shrinking margins are getting stingy with their portions, somebody forgot to tell this popular neighbourhood cafe.

Kate Emery

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‘No refunds for overestimating your chilli tolerance’

Like many Japanese diners, Ramen Ichiraku isn’t much to look at but you never judge an anime magazine by its cover.

Simon Collins

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The unusual suburb set to become Perth’s next foodie hub

It’s not the first place you think of to head for lunch but with some solid options, including this new Vietnamese spot, perhaps it should be.

Jade Jurewicz

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Inside the low-key Nobu dupe in suburban Perth

You may recognise some of the menu items but this low-key eatery from an ex-Nobu chef is all about fine dining without the fuss.

April Ooi

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A Dunsborough food destination worth travelling for

This South West eatery opened to much fanfare in 2018 and six years on, it remains as sexy and irresistible as ever.

Amanda Keenan

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Margaret River mainstay remains a top-shelf destination

After more than half a century and under new head chef Cameron Jones, Vasse Felix continues to impress with modern Australian fare with Asian flourishes that is confident but never cocky

Simon Collins