One Night in Pemberton – Paddock to Plate at Pemberley

The first time I tried Yalla Bala’s food was at a pop-up at Micrology earlier this year. I didn’t think of myself as a “hummus-person” until I became hooked that day. Yalla Bala is a labour of love; it’s the kind of family-run business we need more of.

Following an impressive array of pop-ups, Yalla Bala now has a permanent take-away window in The Leederville Precinct. The menu is short, but that doesn’t matter when your product is this good. Chicken shawarma or falafel, pita or plate, salad, hummus, spicy kosher pickles, sumac onions, tahini, Amba sauce… My tip is to try the pita for a unique, handheld treat (make sure you add chips).

Follow the link in my profile for the full story on this great local business 😊 @yalla.bala

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Regular followers may have noticed that I`ve taken a break from writing over the last few months. There`s a few reasons for that, but my passion for our hospitality industry remains and I`m becoming inspired to write again.

Here`s my first news story in six months, on the opening of Runyeh coffee in Heathridge. The brainchild of local cafe veteran Josh McGinnity (Hylin, Laika, Micrology) Runyeh is bringing specialty coffee, quality brunch and made-to-order sandwiches to Perth`s far-ish northern suburbs.

Open seven days from 6am, Runyeh is also home to Australia`s first electric coffee roaster, from German manufacturer Probat. Fully solar powered, it`s environmentally friendly and also a way for Runyeh to attract coffee talent to the northern suburbs.

Follow the link in my profile to read all about Runyeh Coffee.

@runyeh.coffee @probatroasters @micrologycoffeeroasters

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Apple Daily is back at Print Hall! After creating the original menu 11 years ago, chef Sunny De Ocampo has returned to the new-look Apple Daily with a menu of Asian dishes mixed with Spanish-Latino flavours, inspired by his travels around the Pacific. As you would expect from Print Hall, there`s a fine cocktail menu to match.



I was invited to sample some of the new dishes, and was impressed with the overall flavours and freshness. While many feature chilli, the heat level is restrained and spice well balanced to make this a varied, crowd-pleasing menu.



Dishes pictured here:



- Oysters (toyo mansi / escabeche akoya / bow wow)

- Kilawan Hiramasa (pinakurat vinegar, calamansi, ginger, chilli, pico de gallo, coconut leche de tigre)

- Scallops Kikiam (fried pork beancurd roll, fried shallots, coriander)

- Pina Palapa Prawn (pineapple, longanisa, guindillas, bagoong butter)

- Escabeche Chicken (fried chicken, jicama, cucumber, sweet & sour kombu vinegar)

- Kare Kare (beef short rib, peanut sauce, snake beans - my favourite dish!)

- Lechon (roasted pork belly, lemongrass, chillies)

- Coconut ice cream, dulche de leche, latik crumb



Apple Daily is open Monday to Saturday from 11am until late.

@appledailyrestaurant @printhallperth @kinn_and_co

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One of Perth`s best cafes @3.8_baysie is about to drop its new menu, so this weekend is your last chance to enjoy some of their winter dishes.

This plate of chilli peanut scrambled eggs, fried shallots, coriander, pickled onions, kewpie & bacon on a grilled potato bun is a great example of how chilli scrambled eggs should be 😍🌶️ 🥚

Swipe to see what`s left of the winter menu...

Last month I attended the Chow`s Table "Kitchen Take Over" lunch at Long Chim, part of the annual State Makers festival at the State Buildings.



Eating at Chow`s Table is one of my favourite Margaret River activities, and it was a treat to just head into the city. This was one of my favourite meals of the year so far. Here`s just a few of my pictures from this exceptional event.



Dishes pictured:

- squid toast, sesame, citrus emulsion

- sang choi bao, chong qing lamb, prawn, kohlrabi, onion. This was my favourite bite of the day, but how did it taste like a kebab? 😳

- wagyu beef intercostal satay, (drinkable) crack sauce

- spiced roasted cauliflower, sour curry, curry leaf

- Fujian egg fried rice, scallop gravy

- poached cold cut chicken, strange flavour sauce, cashews

@chowstable @longchim_perth @statebuildings

Here`s some pictures from the recent WA Good Food Guide annual partners lunch, this year held at Subiaco Greek restaurant Yiamas. A fun (and productive!) afternoon was enjoyed by all, not to mention plenty of great food and wine 😉

Check my profile link for my WAGFG Yiamas "Now Open" piece.

Dishes shown here:
- Fried potatoes (confit garlic, kasseri)
- bread selection
- pastoumdopitakia (pastrami, cheese, mint, filo)
- Shepherds` bulgar (cracked wheat, pepper, herbs)
- Spti Roasted Dirty Clean Food lamb
- Spit Roasted Linley Valley Pork
- Eleni`s Baklava (bay leaf parfait)

@wagoodfoodguide @yiamas.perth

I have so much to post from the last few weeks! To start, here`s some dishes from the new menu from Double Rainbow in the Rechabite. Chef Navarre`s food goes from strength to strength, and with over half of the menu being vegan (and many dishes gluten free) there`s really no excuse not to go. It`s one of my favourite Perth restaurants 👍

(and yes, the duck sausage McMuffin is ridiculously good 🤤)

Dishes pictured here:

- duck sausage McMuffin, peanut hoisin, onion
- tuna, yuzu kosho, scrambled egg, nori
- korean fried chicken, caviar
- wood roasted snake beans, peanuts , doenjang sauce, crispy chilli
- crispy corn, shichimi, golden curry, chilli oil, pecorino
- smoked beetroot, whipped tofu ricotta, nashi pear, pecans
- wagyu yukhoe, crispy potato, kimchi, caviar

@doublerainboweatinghouse @therechabitehall @studio.appetite #invited

I`ve recently found myself back in the city during the week, and finally made my way to the Long Chim Tuck Shop for lunch.

Appropriately tucked away downstairs in the State Buildings (near Sue Lewis Chocolatier) it`s a delicious and good value lunch option, not to mention a way to enjoy quality Long Chim dishes at a fraction of restaurant prices. Servings are generous and there`s no backing away from the heat levels you`re used to upstairs.

Dishes pictured here:
- egg fried rice with grilled pork
- pork and pineapple curry
- pad kra pao (stir fried pork mince)
- sweet potato puff (two in a single serve!)

@longchim_perth

New Greek restaurant Yiamas is the latest venue from the team behind Swanbourne wine bar Vinotto. Taking over the Subiaco space that was George`s Meze, the food pays homage to ancient Greek dishes and flavours using modern techniques.



The wine list has been carefully curated to match, including bottles from bottles from Australia, Greece, Georgia, Lebanon and Morocco. The cocktails also make good use of Greek spirits.



I recently caught up with the Yiamas team for the WA Good Food Guide. Follow the link in my profile to read, and check out some of my food and venue pics here.



Dishes pictured here:

- Sour cherry dolmades, bulgur wheat, tomato, dill

- hummus, spiced chickpeas, spit roasted lamb

- pastourmadopitakia, pastrami, cheese, filo, mint sauce

- grilled fish of the day (blue spot emperor)

- fried potatoes, confit garlic, mizithra, marjoram

- tomato, charred eggplant, olives, feta


@yiamas.perth @wagoodfoodguide

Two Dogs Laughing is a great cafe on South Street just outside of Freo that may have slipped under your radar (it recently moved from a mostly-hidden carpark location). I`ve always found the food to be excellent, with chef Libby having a talent for Asian flavours. She worked for Leigh from Dingo Sauce Co. at Vans, so this is no surprise.



Libby is now offering one-off dinners, and I was invited to her first, Thai-themed event. The food was excellent, and great value at $65 per person including live entertainment. The highlight was the hand-made Thai-flavoured pork sausage, although I could have eaten the spring rolls all night. The off-menu vegetarian options were also excellent dishes in their own right.



Keep an eye on @twodogslaughingperth for details of more dinner events, and pop in for breakfast or lunch in the meantime 👍

It`s no secret that breakfast in Perth is pretty dull, however there`s one cafe that consistently fills its menu with interesting, well executed dishes: @3.8_baysie

I went in today to check out their new menu (swipe to see) and tried the pork & bean cassoulet with a mustard cheese toastie, fried egg, pickles and polenta. If you`re a fan of a cheesy-bean toastie, this is a dish you simply have to try. One of the best breakfasts I`ve had in a long time.

The bridge may be gone, but 3.8 Baysie is one of Perth`s finest cafes and I doubt it will be going anywhere soon.

I first met Adam and Marissa Bielawski many years ago at their Maylands cafe Picco’s Kitchen (now Noggos). I saw the rise of their gourmet brand Poach Pear, the opening of Black Pig Deli, and they were my Buy West Eat Best “WA Food Heroes” in 2020. They’ve now returned to their cafe roots and opened daxxi 140 in the Perth CBD.



Located at the rear of 140 St George’s Terrace, daxxi 140 serves Gesha coffee, baked goods, and high-quality sandwiches to CBD diners. Their Reuben is one of Perth`s very best, and can be seen in my pics here.



Follow the link in my profile to read my full Morsels story on the opening, including an interview with Adam, and to see more pics from this great new cafe.

@daxxi140 @geshacoffeeco