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Mexican fiestaPremiumNorthbridge Mexican eatery La Cholita celebrates 10 years

La Cholita was only ever meant to be a temporary pop-up but the Mexican restaurant has become a firm favourite in the 10 years since opening.

Raquel de Brito

Dip inPremiumHow to make one of Perth’s most famous dishes at home

As Northbridge eatery La Cholita prepares to celebrate its 10-year birthday, owner Clint Nolan has revealed the recipe for one of its most-ordered dishes.

Flying start PremiumFlight Club: First look inside new CBD darts venue

A new generation of venues are merging eating and drinking with competitive gaming, with this CBD darts destination the latest bullseye.

Jade Jurewicz

Akoya bucket listPerth’s inner city Akoya bucket list

From the stunningly simple to wildly inventive – add these dishes to your must-eat list.

Harvest Road

Christmas treatPremium‘Back of boat’ lobster sales to double

WA seafood lovers can now get their hands on double the amount of lobsters from local boats after the State Government agreed to lift sales limits.

Kristie Lim

Prestigious award VideoCommentsPremiumWA bakery takes out nation’s top pie honour

It’s official, WA knows how to pie. A humble South West bakery has taken out the nation’s top pie honour.

Peta Rasdien

RetailPremiumColes uses unsold bread for fab purpose

What happens when you combine watermelons, unsold bread, a retail colossus and a craft brewer? Summertime merriment, apparently.

Rebecca Le May

Guest chef Kate Flower CommentsPremiumHoney roasted apricot trifle with lavender and pistachio

Kate Flower’s trifle recipe, from her book, A Local Table, is perfect for Christmas and highlights the wares of WA’s talented producers.

Kate Flower

WA-sters CommentsPremiumThe shocking amount of food wasted by West Aussies

Australians bin more than $10bn worth of food they buy each year, which is bad for our wallets as well as the planet - and West Australians are among the most wasteful.

Jenne Brammer

recallMajor recall of chocolate sold at Woolies

Some chocolate products sold at Woolies and Big W stores across Australia have been recalled due to a big problem being discovered.

Ellen Ransley

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Dalkeith newcomer a hot contender for Perth’s best pizza

The Perth pizza wars just got interesting with a new Dalkeith trattoria delivering stunning and unexpectedly fine casual Italian in Perth’s most white bread suburb.

Rob Broadfield

BROADBRUSHPremiumFoodie news and tips from restaurant critic Rob Broadfield

Rob Broadfield’s tips on where to get your Christmas seafood and a new venture from the pair behind Le Rebelle

Rob Broadfield

NSW reopensClaim $25 off your next restaurant bill

NSW residents can now claim a discount on their restaurant bills or tickets to zoos, museums and cinemas. Here’s how to do it.

Catie McLeod

FOOD‘Convenience trap’ fuels food shame

EXCLUSIVE: Online ordering habits during lockdown kept Australia’s food waste bill shockingly high in 2021, with one generation proving worse than others.

Alex Druce

Multiple breaches CommentsPremiumPerth businesses fined for running foul of food safety laws

Two prominent Perth food businesses have been hit with hefty fines after council officers uncovered breaches including a dirty kitchen, food sold past its use-by-date and poor pest control.

Peta Rasdien

WA economyLobsters: A rock for WA economy

Read about the western rock lobster industry’s significant contribution in job creation and supporting regional communities.

Western Rock Lobster

FreebiesWoolies gives away Christmas freebies

Woolworths is spreading the Christmas cheer, thanking its loyal customers by giving away freebies — but you also need a bit of luck on your side to get one.

Emily Cosenza

internal investigation Mystery incident at Perth bar prompts online apology

Mystery surrounds an incident at one of Scarborough’s most popular beachside bars which has prompted those at the venue to ‘deeply apologise’.

BroadbrushPremiumThe best hams you’ll buy this Christmas

We get the same questions every year. Where do I get the best ham? Who’s your favourite seafood provider? This week, we’re putting forward our favourite butchers and, most importantly, their hams.

Rob Broadfield

updatedUrgent recall for popular oysters

Three people have been hospitalised and dozens more infected after eating oysters from a popular region, triggering an urgent recall.

Angie Raphael

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The new restaurant that fits Rotto perfectly

Rottnest Island is Perth’s summer playground, but for foodies, it was something of a desert. Now new restaurant Isola has changed all that, bringing casual dining that fits the Rotto vibe.

Robert Broadfield

Guac glutCommentsPremiumAvocado growers urge buyers to choose local

South West farmers are urging Australians to eat more locally-grown avocados and to shun imports amid revelations hundreds of tonnes of freshly picked fruit has been dumped or used to feed pigs.

Jenne Brammer

Feast of flavourPremiumRaise a glass to one of WA’s best-kept foodie secrets

Sample some of the State’s most amazing produce at this two-day food and wine festival.

RETAILALDI issues urgent cheese recall

Consumers are being warned not to eat two cheese products available at ALDI stores amid a suspected Listeria infection.

Alex Druce