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WA Opera tenor Paul O’Neill in his family’s takeaway fish ‘n’ chips shop in Coolbellup.

Squid ring cyclePremiumLocal tenor wails the High C’s at family fish ’n’ chips shop

Pandemic downtime prompts WA Opera star Paul O’Neill to swap arias for the deep fryer at Coolbellup seafood takeaway business

Simon Collins

Margaret River Beer Co.'s popular brewhouse.

Bar & BitesPremiumA decade of beers on tap at Margaret River Brewhouse

Margaret River Beer Co celebrates 10 years of amateur froth fanatics at this year’s Backyard Brewing competition

Simon Collins

The Principal Bar & Restaurant in Midland was built for the headmaster of a local school more than a century ago.

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Get yourself sent straight to The Principal

Heritage-listed Midland bar and restaurant gets good grades for tasty pub dishes and sharp service.

Simon Collins

The show is set in a boutique restaurant where a group of diverse friends discuss race, class, privilege over duck terrine and a plentiful supply of alcohol.

Dinner and theatreCommentsPerth wine bar and theatre collaborate for epic date night

Enjoy the delights of this local Northbridge institution then catch an original work.

Joseph Cassidy

Burger Freak’s Kbird Killah burger.

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Burger joint a must for fans of fried, juicy and cheesy

The stunt burgers aren’t just for show — they taste great and are priced reasonably for the work involved in putting together a party of flavours.

April Ooi

Grill’d are releasing healthier buns.

NewsIconic burger chain overhauls bun range

The iconic Australian burger chain has revealed it will overhaul its bun selection in favour of healthier options in a “world first”.

Alexandra Feiam

Kelly Howard, owner of the Whitfield Estate, and Yael Angwin, chocolatier.

Paws for thoughtPawprints chocolate takes the biscuit for Denmark winery

It started in 2011 as a sideline to the Whitfield Estate winery in Denmark but chocolate making there is fast becoming a main event.

Claire Middleton

Tim McLernon, general manager of Three Pound Group.

RetailPremiumPerth publican in no rush for another long weekend

The owner of Perth’s biggest pub is lukewarm on the idea of WA getting its twelfth public holiday in a year, saying they usually make for risky trading days and more expensive meals for punters. 

Simone Grogan

Chicken McWings in Spicy Buffalo Sauce

Winner winnerCommentsSocial media sensation winging its way to your taste buds

They’ve become a huge hit and are now part of the food giant’s permanent menu.

Joseph Cassidy

Customers can get their hands on a free quarter chicken and chips when visiting the store. Alex Coppel

NewsMajor city scores first Nando’s drive-thru

Nando’s will unveil its first Australian drive-thru in a major city on Tuesday, with lucky customers able to get their hands on a free feed.

Alexandra Feiam

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NEWSInsane amount Aussies could pay for coffee

The cost of a cup of coffee could hit an astronomical new high as countries fight to get their supply of beans.

Blair Jackson

A group of friends has had the ultimate delivery service with a viral ham and orange pizza flying 1700km for them to try a slice. Supplied

NewsPremiumReason why pizza travelled 1700km

Food delivery has been taken to new heights by one pizza store who flew its viral ham and orange pizza to a group of friends.

Hannah Wilcox

Canadian chef Ben Ing, pictured in his kitchen at Alberta’s in Busselton, is the star attraction at the Gascoyne Food Festival.

Bar & BitesPremiumStar chef to cook under the stars in a banana plantation

Canadian-born former Noma head chef Ben Ing hosts Carnarvon Long Table Lunch as part of the 2025 Gascoyne Food Festival

Simon Collins

Duende tapas bar in Leederville opened in 2003 but is worth revisiting thanks to a talented new chef.

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Hola! Tapas bar returns to top of the pops

Once one of Perth’s dining hotspots, Duende in Leederville is back, banging out fantastic Spanish fare under a new head chef.

Simon Collins

Big Don's Smoked Meats is located on Moojebing Street in Bayswater.

FoodCommentsBig Don’s boss reveals what triggered public appeal

Donovan MacDonald posted on his company’s social media platforms yesterday asking the public for suggestions for a new home for his business, saying some Perth councils are ‘so backwards’.

Sophie Gannon

Big Don’s Smoked Meats owner Donovan MacDonald has shared an unexpected update.

‘Vote Don’CommentsFresh twist after Perth BBQ joint reveals plan to move

Big Don’s Smoked Meats owner Donovan MacDonald has shared an unexpected update.

Morgan de Smidt

Bun bo hue, fresh sugarcane juice, meatball banh mi and beef pho at BMT Garden & Cafe.

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Is this Perth’s most beautiful banh mi spot?

April Ooi discovers a gorgeous hidden oasis in the Swan Valley that’s serving up some of Perth’s best banh mis.

April Ooi

Big Don's Smoked Meats is located on Moojebing Street in Bayswater.

Suggestions? CommentsFamous Perth BBQ joint announces plan for big move

The legendary eatery has made a public appeal.

Morgan de Smidt

Migraine sufferers around the world have been testing out a viral new remedy that is said to cure throbbing head pain.

THE NIGHTLYTruth behind McDonald’s ‘cure’ for migraines revealed

A neurologist has weighed in on the viral new remedy that is said to cure throbbing head pain.

Migraine sufferers around the world have been testing out a viral new remedy that is said to cure throbbing head pain.

HealthVideoCommentsTruth behind McDonald’s ‘cure’ for migraines revealed

A neurologist has weighed in on the viral new remedy that is said to cure throbbing head pain.

Amy Lee and Peta Rasdien

New research by the CSIRO has found the hidden cost of Australia’s food systems is the highest in the world per capita. NewsWire / Kelly Barnes

NewsBig flaw with Australia’s $800bn food system

New research by the CSIRO has found Australia’s food systems are not giving all Australians access to the food needed to be healthy, leading to huge hidden costs.

Emma Kirk

The cost of dairy products are expected to surge, after extreme weather events impact farmers. NCA

FOODPrice of common Aussie staples to soar

The price of two staple grocery items are set to soar as farmers face extreme weather hardships – and the whole eastern Aussie seaboard could feel the squeeze.

Georgie Kibel

Avalon in Claremont.

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A tastebud challenge awaits at Claremont’s new fine diner

Jazz, piano, vocals and Mediterranean-inspired dishes with a twist all underpin Avalon, a ritzy new restaurant in Airlie Street. The menu looks good, the concept sounds intriguing.

Melinda Webster

Le Vietnam in the city offers a Margaret River Wagyu beef banh mi meal deal for this year’s Plating Up WA.

Bar & BitesPremiumLocal tucker time as Plating Up WA returns

Buy West Eat Best program’s annual celebration of top local produce spreads to 45 venues across WA throughout the month of June.

Simon Collins