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Toast, East Perth

In Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Perth & WA, Restaurant Reviews On May 18, 2012 2 Comments

I am not originally from Perth having moved here nearly twenty years ago to commence my university degree.  During my time at Uni I always imagined I would… Read More »


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Chapels on Whatley, Maylands

In Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Perth & WA, Restaurant Reviews On May 11, 2012 5 Comments

In recent years Maylands has become a definite stand out location to visit if you want a decent breakfast.  There are so many options to choose from including Piccos… Read More »


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Villa Air Bali, Seminyak, Bali

In Bali, Breakfast/Brunch, Chinese, Japanese, Travel On May 4, 2012 4 Comments

I have to be the worst person in the world at keeping secrets.  I don’t know how the Boy does it but consistently for some years now he… Read More »


"Confit duck leg" "smoked duck breast" "fig salad" "orange braised witlof" "quince vinaigrette" "Perth Restaurant Reviews" "Perth food blog" "food blog" Chompchomp "Gluten free" "Fructose malabsorption" "Margaret River" "Margaret River restaurant reviews" "Margaret River accommodation review" "Xanadu Wines" "Margaret River wineries" "winery lunch"

Xanadu Wines and some Chocolate, Margaret River

In Margaret River, Perth & WA, Restaurant Reviews, Travel, Winery On April 27, 2012 5 Comments

It was our first morning at Chandeliers on Abbey and we woke up to nothing but the soft twitter of birds.  The peace and quiet of the country coupled… Read More »


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Chez Gado Gado, Seminyak, Bali

In Bali, French, Restaurant Reviews, Travel On April 23, 2012 2 Comments

Bearing in mind that our mini-break to Bali was a spontaneous and relatively unplanned trip the holiday’s budget was a little tighter than I am normally accustomed to. … Read More »


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Gnarabar Bar and Bistro, Margaret River

In Margaret River, Perth & WA, Pub, Restaurant Reviews, Travel On April 20, 2012 2 Comments

What a horrific week it’s been for me! This persistent stomach bug has put me out of action for the whole week!.  It started brewing on my wedding dress shopping day… Read More »


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The Raw Kitchen, Fremantle

In Breakfast/Brunch, Perth & WA, Restaurant Reviews On April 13, 2012 6 Comments

After a pretty hectic start to our year, thoughts about planning for our wedding have remained in the infant stages.  But there are some things that need to… Read More »


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Cultural Tastes, Mount Hawthorn and some Wedding Dress shopping!

In Breakfast/Brunch, Perth & WA, Restaurant Reviews, Wedding On April 11, 2012 6 Comments

I was woken up abruptly at around 3am feeling very nauseous and sweaty with my stomach churning and cramping.  I had a big day ahead of me with a number… Read More »


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Bistro Felix, Subiaco

In Bistro, French, Perth & WA, Restaurant Reviews On April 6, 2012 4 Comments

I really need to start looking for a wedding dress!  Or at least I need to start to have some sort of vision on what I am looking… Read More »


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La Lucciola, Seminyak, Bali

In Bali, Italian, Restaurant Reviews, Travel On March 29, 2012 8 Comments

After our decadent meal at Ku De Ta there was some discussion amongst our friends on Facebook which lead to a number of alternate dining recommendations being given.  We decided to… Read More »


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The Principal Brewing Company and Celyta’s, Midland

In Perth & WA, Portuguese, Pub, Restaurant Reviews On March 26, 2012 5 Comments

As a thoughtful engagement present to us from one of our friends we were given a dinner voucher from Our Deal at Celyta’s Cuisine in Midland.  Our friend… Read More »


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Nobu, Burswood and a birthday surprise

In Japanese, Perth & WA, Restaurant Reviews On March 17, 2012 5 Comments

On the last night of my 3 day birthday eat-drink bender we booked a table at Nobu for a romantic night out just the two of us.  My only… Read More »


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Cantina 663, Mount Lawley

In European, Perth & WA, Restaurant Reviews On March 16, 2012 4 Comments

It was my birthday weekend and I decided to treat myself with a three-day eating and drinking fiesta with the Boy and a few of our close friends.  Our… Read More »


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Blue Duck Cafe, Cottesloe

In Breakfast/Brunch, Perth & WA, Restaurant Reviews On March 12, 2012 5 Comments

Back when I first became a partner in my business over six years ago, I was lucky enough to come on board with two other amazing and inspiring… Read More »


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Pata Negra, Nedlands

In Perth & WA, Restaurant Reviews, Tapas Bar, Wine Bar On March 9, 2012 5 Comments

I am always feeling like I’m so time-starved; something I’m sure many of you readers can empathise with. I never have enough time in my days and weeks… Read More »


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Marque, Surry Hills

In Degustation/Fine dining, French, Restaurant Reviews, Sydney On March 1, 2012 7 Comments

A very close friend of ours moved away from Perth to the central NSW coast nearly ten years ago to be with the love of her life.  Although… Read More »


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Clipper Cafe, Glebe

In Breakfast/Brunch, Restaurant Reviews, Sydney On February 23, 2012 5 Comments

I had made big plans for myself to get up super-duper early each day when I was in Sydney so that I could stroll over to my new… Read More »


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Ku De Ta, Seminyak, Bali

In Bali, European, Restaurant Reviews, Travel On February 23, 2012 7 Comments

It was our first night in Bali and our refreshing welcome drink served at our villa was a much needed treat.  It had taken us no less than an… Read More »


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bills, Surry Hills

In Breakfast/Brunch, Restaurant Reviews, Sydney On February 17, 2012 2 Comments

I love the constant pulse of Sydney’s heartbeat.  You can feel it as soon as you arrive.  Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not in any way complaining… Read More »


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Conti’s Restaurant, Woodvale

In French, Italian, Perth & WA, Restaurant Reviews, Winery On February 10, 2012 2 Comments

For those who follow Urbanspoon you may be familiar with the “wish list” feature on everyone’s profiles.  This is a handy way to earmark interesting restaurants for later… Read More »