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A New Appetite: Perth City’s Most Exciting Restaurants to Try in 2025
There’s something quietly confident about Perth in 2025. Once dubbed "Australia’s sleepy west coast cousin," our capital has hit its culinary stride—with restaurants that are grounded in local produce, global in outlook, and distinctly Perth in flavour.
This isn’t about fine dining that whispers or street food that shouts. It’s about places with purpose—where the chefs care, the lighting flatters, and the wine list remembers we live in the sunniest capital city on earth.

Alana Munro
4 days ago3 min read
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🍳 The Grand Dame of Butter: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child
At 37, Julia enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, the only woman in a sea of serious (and mostly male) students. Unfazed by their disapproval, she chopped, sautéed, and stirred her way to mastery — laughing through every misstep. Isn't there something so inspiring about that?

Alana Munro
May 92 min read
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Windswept Rituals and Bayside Brews at Café Barco
There’s something undeniably West Australian about this café: open to the elements, breezy without being brash, and quietly committed to...

Alana Munro
Apr 112 min read
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Anthony Bourdain: A Life of Culinary Exploration and Storytelling
Anthony Bourdain was more than a chef. He was a chronicler of life’s great, messy, and exhilarating adventures—armed with a fork, a sharp...

Alana Munro
Apr 24 min read
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The Ultimate Christmas Day Menu in Australia and How It Compares to Other Countries
Christmas Day is a time for family, joy, and of course, an indulgent feast! While many countries share the universal spirit of celebration

Alana Munro
Dec 9, 20244 min read
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Uncovering Thailand's Food: From Fried Scorpions to Unexpected Delights
Street food isn't merely about quelling hunger in Thailand—it's a communal experience that brings people together. People in Thailand are..

Alana Munro
Oct 11, 20242 min read
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The Food of Regency Era, England: What the Common Folk and the Aristocracy Were Really Eating (and, yes this post is unashamedly inspired by the hit Netflix series, Bridgerton)
The Regency era in England—an age of grand balls, elegantly dressed ladies, and dashing gentlemen. If you’ve been swept off your feet by...

Alana Munro
Aug 22, 20244 min read
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The Delicious and Fresh Thai Food We Want to Try When We Visit Thailand This Year
Pack your bags and loosen your belts, because Michael and I, and our kids, are embarking on a culinary journey to Bangkok, the vibrant city

Alana Munro
Aug 5, 20243 min read
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The Good Food & Wine Show, Perth - Our Experience
Hubby & I were lucky enough to head to the Good Food & Wine Show in Perth at the weekend. We opted for the Wine Lover ticket x2, as well you

Alana Munro
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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Revolution on Wheels: A Deep Dive into the History and Future of Food Trucks
The evolution of food trucks from humble beginnings to culinary icons on wheels is a testament to human ingenuity and the ever-changing land

Alana Munro
May 22, 20243 min read
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Breakfast Around The Globe Series - Part 2
Welcome to part 2 in this special little series, delving into the diverse culinary traditions that greet the sunrise in different corners...

Alana Munro
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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Exploring Breakfasts Around the Globe Series - Part 1
A deep dive into what people eat for their breakfast around the globe What magical wonders should we try today? Whenever we travel, I...

Alana Munro
Mar 15, 20243 min read
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