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Coffee Hot Shots

Innaloo, yes, a terrible name, is now home to some pretty decent coffee. After living in Perth a decade ago when the city was devoid of good coffee, finally there are certain establishments serving real brew and giving this town a bit of credibility. Coffee Hot Shots, yes, a terrible […]

Tuck Shop Cafe

Tuck Shop in Northbridge is heralded for having some of the best pies around. I had to go. Only in Perth can one get a carpark right outside one’s destination. Gotta love that. We walk in to Tuck Shop. It’s urban chic without being judgemental or cold. The waitress brings […]

Little Creatures Brewery

Whilst it was raining cats and dogs in my hometown of Sydney, I was basking in the sun enjoying a beer at the Little Creatures Brewery in Fremantle, Perth. Little Creatures Pale Ale is my favourite Australian beer. It is packed with heady floral notes and refreshing citrus. It has […]

Saké, Melbourne Opening

I was fortunate enough to dine at Saké on its Opening Night. It was so lovely to be in a sparkly new venue, right on the banks of the Yarra, which looks ok in the dark! The staff made us feel very welcome and I only hope this incredible level […]

Chin Chin

After a standing ovation, I figured it best to take myself out to dinner as a little treat for the epic week that has been. I charged straight to Chin Chin on Flinders Lane as I have been hearing great things. The place is pulsing, but being a party of […]

The Merrywell 2

‘ve just returned from a merry old evening at The Merrywell. After our final rehearsal for the week, we all needed some merriment, as Chess is a rather depressing show where nobody gets what they want. By the end of the run today, we all just wanted to curl up […]