Max Veenhuyzen
Restaurant critic and food writer
Max Veenhuyzen is a journalist and photographer who has been writing about food, drink and travel for national and international publications for more than 20 years. He reviews restaurants for the Good Food Guide.
Shock announcement leaves boutique WA meat producers in the lurch
Farmers and independent producers were given less than a month’s notice that a South West abattoir would no longer process their beef, lamb and pork.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Northbridge
Hit Northbridge now for sushi’s greatest hits
While the Japanese restaurant performs many of sushi-kind’s greatest hits, its most gratifying moments are reserved for those that seek out B-sides and deep cuts.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Mount Hawthorn
High on garlic, ‘green goddess’ and gelato at Perth pizza paradise
Welcome to the kitchen of Paul Bentley, a pizzaiolo with a disruptive streak making pizza unharmed by either a 20-minute car ride or a sleepover in your fridge.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- West Perth
Naughty and calorific, this might be Perth’s most interesting (and delicious) brunch spot
It’s hiding in plain sight, and it’s got the goods. The baked goods, that is. Why pay for brunch? Here’s why.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- West Leederville
This contemporary bar and bottle shop is committed to thinking global, but serving local
A menu of modern pub dishes and a focus on smaller, emerging producers ensures Besk remains one of the city’s key neighbourhood pubs.
- Max Veenhuyzen
Say no to Mondayitis: A dozen value-packed meal deals to start the week right
Including homages to classic Perth pastas, two-for-one vegan mains, and “one of the best fine-dining deals in the world”.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Victoria Park
Snap, crackle and crunch: Former Nobu chef hits Albany Highway
Those averse to chilli might be concerned. Your doctor might be alarmed. But fear not: this is big-value, comforting Japanese soul food.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Perth
High steaks: This polished riverside restaurant brings the party to Elizabeth Quay, every day of the week
Come for the high-end beef and big-night-out energy. Stay (and return) for Brussels sprouts, ace potato cakes and polished desserts.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Fremantle
Freo’s newly hatted restaurant has the kind of pizza you attack with a team
Flour, sugo and cheese, oh my! But there’s more than that to this raw pared-back dining room in the resurgent west end of our port city.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- East Perth
Indian-Mexican tacos, chips cooked in beef fat and fire for everything: This East Perth brewpub gets it right
Welcome to the grill metaverse. Just look for the neon sign.
- Max Veenhuyzen
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