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‘Good times, cold pints’CommentsIconic pub back south of the river by popular demand

It closed little more than six months ago but a beloved food and drink institution is about to be reimagined in Perth’s south.

Troy de Ruyter

RetailCommentsWaning appetite for KFC takes a bite out of Collins Foods

The nation’s biggest KFC and Taco Bell operator has posted a huge slide in half-year profit in yet another sign of Australians’ waning demand for fast food amid the cost crunch.

Cheyanne Enciso

BusinessAussie retailer makes sad announcement

An Aussie gourmet food retailer featured on MasterChef has made a shock announcement about its future after decades in operation.

Emma Kirk

NEWSPremiumPub giant’s Australia Day backflip

A major Australian pub owner had decided to ban Australia Day celebrations in its venues because it “causes sadness” for staff.

Blair Jackson, Ryan Bourke

A very pubby ChristmasCommentsIs this the last Christmas for out-of-date booze rules?

As Perth pubs prepare Christmas feasts for punters, the Australian Hotels Association pushes for flexibility around “antiquated” alcohol service regulations

Simon Collins

NewsPremiumBig change for home delivery favourite

Woolworths and Endeavour Groups have moved its alcohol delivery service Jimmy Brings to the online grocery delivery app Milkrun.

Emma Kirk

Bar & BitesCommentsPremiumLocal winemakers explore the current trend of undersea cuvee

Sure, you could cellar your wine in an underground vault or cave, or you could lower it to 10 fathoms (around 18m) and let the ocean currents do the work.

Simon Collins

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Small but mighty pop-up reopens on people’s paradise

Enjoy Greek and Turkish dishes, plus excellent cocktails, with stunning views at this alluring Aegean Sea-inspired restaurant on Rottnest Island

Simon Collins

RetailWhy New York is in the middle of a bagel boom

The bagel’s appeal continues to grow in its heartland of New York, and so do the lines.

Matthew Kronsberg

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Perth’s own dedicated burrata bar you must visit

This low-key eatery, where every single menu item comes complete with a ball of burrata, is a genius idea and a must-visit for all cheese lovers.

April Ooi

STEAK WELL DONE PremiumAlbany steakhouse named WA’s best regional restaurant

An Albany steakhouse received a top honour for their “exceptional hospitality” earlier this month, with the owners hoping the State award will lift the profile of the entire city.

Melissa Sheil

FOODCan a family of four enjoy dinner in Perth for under $80?

Is it possible during the current cost-of-living crisis to go out for a decent family dinner in Perth for $80 or less? Cost-conscious food critic Simon Collins puts Perth’s restaurants to the test.

Simon Collins

FoodCommentsWhere to find Perth’s best fresh panettone this Christmas

Forget the pre-packaged stuff, fresh panettone is where it is at this festive season. Here’s where to get it in Perth.

Jay Hanna

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The first look at Rotto’s newest and boldest venue

The sprawling $40 million hospitality and accommodation project, which completely reimagines the old Karma Rottnest site, is set to open this summer. SEE THE PICS.

Simon Collins

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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

GOOD EATSClass’ innovative recipes win Australia-wide prize

A Great Southern Grammar hospitality class have been commended by Australia’s peak body for home economics after winning both the State and national prizes for their innovative recipes.

Melissa Sheil

Cray cray!CommentsFrenzy for much sought-after delicacy about to swamp Perth

The hustle and bustle on WA’s coastal waters is about to hit a high as the hysteria for catching a popular seafood hots up and the festive season looms.

Troy de Ruyter

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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

newsAussie chef’s shock new Trump connection

Controversial chef Pete Evans has teamed up with fellow vaccine sceptic and Trump confidante Robert F Kennedy Jr on a new cookbook for kids.

Duncan Evans

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremiumHow our love of flat whites is shaping the suburbs

Suburban hospitality is on the rise, but is the market saturated? Some believe it is only a matter of time before weekend surcharges hit amid tight margins.

Kim Macdonald

NewsPremiumNew lunchtime snack to tempt the work crowd

Crust Pizza have launched a new lunchtime snack inspired by Italian street food and trending around the globe.

Emma Kirk

NewsPremiumMcDonald’s reveals Christmas-inspired addition

McDonald’s is about to launch a Christmas-inspired Happy Meal available for the first time in Australia.

Emma Kirk

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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

Bar and BitesKorean cocktail king mixes things up at Papi Katsu

After more than two decades and dozens of awards, global bar champion SeongHa Lee brings the Japanese art of mixology to Perth city izakaya.

Simon Collins