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Max Veenhuyzen

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.

Le Rebelle review. Good Food/WAtoday. Picture: Ven Tithing
15.5/20

This French bistro is a masterclass in knowing when to follow and when to flout the rules

A spirited blend of new and old, Sarah and Liam Atkinson’s neighbourhood destination in Mount Lawley remains a bastion of French(ish) dining and wining.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Peasants Paradice handout photo. Picture: Duncan Wright

Five WA food and drink events to put into your autumn calendar

Including a new format for a much-loved regional food festival, celebrating African culture, plus a high-powered Australian fine diner heads west for one night only.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
The core menu features other fine examples of noodle wizardry.
14.5/20

Noodle-cooking wizardry on show at this suburban gem

Boasting a new look and new dishes, this casual noodle house’s future as one of Perth’s best southeast Asian eateries is assured.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Ten and Sen is opening in Leederville.

A specialist Hokkaido ramen restaurant is opening in Leederville

The cosy 30-seater will serve a unique curry and miso-based ramen alongside Hokkaido soul food favourites and local drinks.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
The vada pav sandwich at Calcutta Sweets & Savouries in Bentley.

Hidden assets: seven secret Perth sandwiches worth seeking out

Including Pakistani burgers, deeply smoky Brazilian barbecue, plus a beloved Indian (vegetarian!) snack synonymous with the city of Mumbai.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
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Edward & Ida’s food review main picture. Pictures: Supplied
15/20

Counter meal intelligence: Edward & Ida’s brings old-hat – and new-hat – ideas to the pub meal discussion

By cooking and reimagining the classics with care, this likeable Northbridge pub is both preserving and advancing pub culture in WA.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Chiara Mezzasoma and Andrea Brunelli of Maestro Pizza.

Making the cut: One of the world’s best pizzerias can be found in suburban Perth

Book in for the new tasting menu and explore the diversity of Italy’s wide world of pizza.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
The pizza boasts strong ties to Rome’s destination bakery, Pizzarium Bonci, where Alfred’s owner spent time honing his skills.
14.5/20

Late-night funhouse brings elegant pizza, splendid drinks and loud rock to CBD

While Alfred’s takes pizza seriously, it’s equally committed to great drinking.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Millbrook Winery food review main picture. Pictures: Supplied
14.5/20

New head chef brings Italian and Japanese flourishes to postcard-perfect Jarrahdale winery

Changes in the kitchen bring new flavours and ideas to this charming, daytrip-friendly destination diner.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Palestinian-style knafeh from Knafeh by Omar.

After 300-odd test trays, could this be Perth’s best dessert?

Originating in Palestine, this sweet and salty treat effortlessly solves that eternal end-of-meal dilemma: “cheese or dessert?”

  • Max Veenhuyzen

Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/goodfood/by/max-veenhuyzen-p5379c