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South Fremantle brewer Running With Thieves delivers beers to boats on Rottnest Island.

Bar & BitesPremiumSouth Freo brewer goes north, south, and to Rotto

From facing closure to snaring new venues, launching a whisky brand and delivering beers to Rottnest Island, Running With Thieves’ remarkable comeback.

Simon Collins

Crouching Monkey is a modern Asian restaurant upstairs at the Brass Monkey.

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Crouching Monkey, hidden flavours and drinks order

New modern Asian restaurant upstairs at Northbridge pub the Brass Monkey offers a pothole-ridden tuk-tuk ride into culinary peril

Simon Collins

The Gabe’s Special pizza at Forno Antico Pizzeria.

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Pizza paradise in an unlikely Perth suburb

Skip the usual hospitality hotspots and head to this low-key southern suburb for some seriously good pizza.

April Ooi

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NEWSPremiumShop owner’s fury over smelly addition

A chicken shop owner has been left fuming after Transport for New South Wales installed a toilet facility for bus drivers near his business.

Summer Liu

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NewsPremiumWhat’s open on Anzac Day?

The long weekend means some stores will be closed in various states - here’s your guide so you don’t get caught short.

Georgie Kibel

Outgoing Chicken Treat chief executive Mimma Battista.

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Chicken Treat to have second crack at east coast market

Its departing chief executive is confident in the WA fast-food franchise’s ability to have another crack at spreading its wings on the east coast after a failed attempt in 2022.

Cheyanne Enciso

The tequila-stocked bar at Taco Maria in Kalamunda.

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The Perth Hills spot where a joyful Mexican cantina awaits

Hearty, low-key and genuine, a loveable and legit-feeling Mexican restaurant up in Perth Hills.

Simone Grogan

Kathy Nichele in her canteen at Blairmount Public School.

THE NIGHTLYFears Aussie school canteens may be doomed

One of the favourite pastimes for millions of Australian schoolkids, a trip to the school canteen, may be doomed as parents and volunteers donate less time to help keep the food providers running.  

Matt Shrivell

Kathy Nichele in her canteen at Blairmount Public School.

AustraliaCommentsFears Aussie school canteens may be doomed

One of the favourite pastimes for millions of Australian schoolkids, a trip to the school canteen, may be doomed as parents and volunteers donate less time to help keep the food providers running.  

Matt Shrivell

Nokturnal’s Ross Drennan and Drew Flanagan at Stories Pourhouse, which poured its first beer on April 19, 2024.

LifestyleCommentsPremiumPartners behind ‘Perth’s biggest pub’ celebrate ‘good punt’

A year after opening Stories, Nokturnl reflect on what’s worked and what hasn’t at the controversial Yagan Square redevelopment.

Simon Collins

The Royal burger and a schooner of Rocky Ridge Draught at The Royal Hotel.

Take 5PremiumSometimes all you want, all you need is a cheap pub feed.

Pub grub meal deals to bust a hunger and get you through the working week

Simon Collins

Pictured is Matt Kailis at Kalis Bros, Leederville.

FoodCommentsPremiumDozens of fish fiends flock to fishmongers on Good Friday

Kailis Bros Leederville was already heaving with dozens of fish fiends on Friday morning and is expecting to sell about five tonnes of seafood over the course of the day.

Jessica Evensen

Brian Cole, executive chef at Ritz-Carlton Perth's flagship restaurant Hearth, hosts Chef's Counter dinners showcasing top local produce and techniques.

Bar & BitesPremiumChef’s Counter offers a kitchen-side tour of WA cuisine

Chef de cuisine at The Ritz-Carlton’s Hearth restaurant Brian Cole takes diners for a flame-driven journey through our State’s finest produce and producers via his epic new degustation.

Simon Collins

Cecchi's Italian restaurant in Bedford serves great value pizzas and chilli mussels on Wednesday nights.

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Pizzas, pasta and chilli mussels to die for

To very loosely paraphrase Michael Corleone in The Godfather Part III, Cecchi’s is a place that will keep pulling ‘em back in.

Simon Collins

Two popular beer products have been recalled due to safety fears ahead of the Easter long weekend. NewsWire / John Gass

NewsSmelly beers get WA recall over contamination

Two popular beer products have been recalled over contamination fears ahead of the Easter long weekend, with authorities noting they carry an ‘unpleasant odour’.

Alexandra Feiam

White chocolate eggspresso martini by Bobeche bar manager Riley Horspool.

Hop to itPremiumThe most eggs-tr Easter cocktail to make at home

Celebrate the start of the long weekend with this Easter-themed cocktail from Bobeche’s Riley Horspool.

When cooking whole fish, the fillets make up just 30 per cent of the total weight - but don’t throw away the other 70 per cent.

Caught upPremiumKailis Bros shares the secrets to cooking seafood at home

Seafood is an Easter staple and if you’re cooking up your own feast this long weekend, the experts at Kailis have some tips to help you make the most of your catch.

Pancakes with fruit and Biscoff crumbs, animal-shaped marshamllows and cream cheese foam at Gemini Cafe.

The sweetest thingPremiumFive of Perth’s most epic Easter sweet treats

From a bunny-shaped millefeuille to Biscoff hot cross bun gelato, these are some of Perth’s sweetest themed treats to indulge in this Easter.

April Ooi

Matt Powell’s squid ink linguine with chilli, blue swimmer crab and gremolata.

What a catchPremiumWhy pasta is the ultimate Easter main

Chef Matt Powell, of Sunsets at the recently opened The Lodge at Wadjemup on Rottnest Island, shares an epic seafood dish to impress your guests this long weekend.

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NewsPremiumWhat’s open on Easter Monday

Here’s your full guide to what shops are open and shut on today’s public holiday.

Alexandra Feiam

The ASX-listed Collins Foods is the owner of 27 Taco Bells in Australia.

RetailCommentsCollins Foods to dump struggling Taco Bell in Australia

The nation’s biggest KFC operator Collins Foods will dump its Taco Bell chain in Australia as it struggles to compete with key Mexican-themed food rival Guzman Y Gomez.

Cheyanne Enciso

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NewPremiumNew TimTam flavour hits the shelves

Aussies beware: Tim Tam has created a perfect match with its new irresistible biscuit combination available soon.

Emma Kirk

Nesquick have re-released one of its most memorable flavours.

NewsPremiumAussies go bananas for old favourite

The milk flavour was last available in Australian supermarkets more than two decades ago and is the most asked about product in Nestle Australia’s flavoured beverage range.

Emma Kirk

Schools of excellence - Easter images.

LifestylePremiumUrgent warning to parents this Easter

Parents shopping for Easter gifts have been warned to look out for items that contain a potentially fatal component.

Georgie Kibel