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The corner pub in the heart of Perth has had a loving makeover.
14/20

Sharp counter meals, maverick art: how this corner pub was given The Royal treatment

Built in 1882, this inner-city landmark offers insights into (West) Aussie pub culture circa 2025 and beyond.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
11 Acres Farm Cubby Cafe First Dinnert by Valentine Girardot Perth Photographer December 2024
14/20

Why this family-friendly eatery is one of WA’s most important food stories

Come for the kids’ playground, petting zoo and open spaces; stay for brunch hits cooked with care and pristine estate-grown produce.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Vasse Felix.
15/20

Pioneering spirit: this longstanding cellar door remains a key Margaret River address

Vasse Felix might be a regional pioneer, but this powerhouse has zero interest in trading on reputation alone.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Estate and guest wines share menu space with thoughtful non-alcoholic drinks at Glenarty Road.
15.5/20

This cosy South West cellar door restaurant is leading the way in farm-to-table eating

An unwavering commitment to grow-it-yourself plus HR wins – including a dynamic cooking duo in the kitchen – sees this regional benchmark in career-best form.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Imogen Mitchen and Corey Rozario are doing great things with their pop-up at Margaret River skate park.
14.5/20

This freewheeling Margaret River pop-up is blazing a new trail for modern Asian cooking

While BMX bandits practice bar spins and grommets drop-in, an emerging cooking talent is serving game-changing dahl, punchy pickles and other bold Burmese cooking.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
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Miki’s is a specialist tempura restaurant in Margaret River that serves tasting menus that celebrate southwest ingredients through a Japanese lens (and vice-versa).
15/20

East meets South West: This kitchen’s singular, thrilling style of Japanese cooking could only exist in Margaret River

Hiding in plain sight on bustling Bussell Highway, this bijou specialist tempura restaurant is one of regional WA’s most essential dining experiences.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Pre-service in the De’sendent kitchen.
15/20

It’s a hat! New venue brings big-night-out fireworks to Margaret River

The second hat has been awarded to a WA restaurant! This one has a deep focus on local ingredients, a thrilling drinks program – and one of 2024’s most extraordinary desserts.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Busselton Pavilion main picture. Pictures: Supplied
14.5/20

Busselton’s newest pub is set to get tongues wagging (and eaten)

When an ambitious publican opens a pub and kitchen run by an Avengers-style team of hospitality pros, good things happen.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Roast duck owed a lot to its Cantonese roots.

Chow’s Table hits the bullseye with a megaton blast of flavour

Has Chow’s Table reached its apogee? We suspect not. If the past five years are anything to go by, the dishes at Chow’s Table will become better. 

  • Rob Broadfield
Rob Broadfield review, Tall Timbers Manjimup. Picture: Rob Broadfield

Serious about wine? A trip through the South West reveals a surprise hidden in the woods

Tall Timbers in Manjimup looks like your standard fare tavern from the outside. Inside, however, you’ll find a very impressive showcase of local drops.

  • Rob Broadfield

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