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Of celebrity chefs, canapes and cocktails

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As a partner of the Good Food and Wine Show, the Parmelia Hilton hosted a special cocktail event featuring a lively and entertaining Q & A with Chefs from the Good Food and Wine Show. If you are a foodie or you have been a fan of the Masterchef series on Channel 10, I am sure some of these names would have ring a bell to you. The chefs who were present were Antonio Carluccio, Matt Moran, George Calombaris and Alastair Mcleod. When I received the invitation from Julia, the Marketing Manager at Parmelia Hilton whom I had lunch with … Continue reading Of celebrity chefs, canapes and cocktails

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Beaufort Street Merchant

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After finishing a nice BodyBalance workout, I decided to head out for brunch with my childhood friend, Jess. We have been on many dinners with both of our families together but this was the first time that both of us actually went out for brunch. Initially, Plan A was Smuggled Seeds for breakfast. Arrived at 10.30 am at Smuggled Seeds and found out that kitchen had closed early due to a faulty stove. Plan B was to head to Mount Lawley, the closest to Leederville and in the end we decided to give Beaufort Street Merchant a try. On a … Continue reading Beaufort Street Merchant

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Smuggled Seeds Espresso

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Smuggled Seeds Espresso has been on my wishlist for a while. I have actually been to Smuggled Seeds twice but have unfortunately missed out on their breakfast. First time I arrived at 11.30 am on a weekday and missed out on food as kitchen closes at 11am. Second visit, my friend and I arrived at 10.30 am after BodyBalance and found out that the food service has stopped because of a faulty stove in a kitchen. Finally, I was lucky at my third visit and we managed to sit down, have a nice cup of coffee and food at Smuggled … Continue reading Smuggled Seeds Espresso

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Mary Street Bakery and Bossman

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After several months of talking about food and sharing the same passion for BodyCombat, Take Me To Foodie Heaven finally dines with Liju from The Hungry Dinosaw. Initially, the plan was to meet at Smuggled Seeds Espresso but unfortunately, when we arrived, we had already missed out on breakfast (Smuggled Seeds, I will be back!). Plan B was Mary Street Bakery, which was not too far from Leederville. Liju and I have heard a lot about Mary Street Bakery but neither have one of us actually tried the food there. This was the golden opportunity. Mary Street Bakery was not … Continue reading Mary Street Bakery and Bossman

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Little Sisto

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Little Sisto is one hidden gem located in the middle of the Doubleview suburb. As Gen and I lived in Woodlands, it was really good to see a nice little cafe close to home which was perfect for our catch up over brunch. We arrived just in time for brunch (Brunch is served from 11.30am-3pm) on a weekday and the cafe was not too busy. Little Sisto also has an alfresco dining area, which is currently pending approval to operate from the council of City of Stirling.  It would also be nice to dine and sip a coffee outside under the … Continue reading Little Sisto

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Voyager Estate Grape Juice

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Two months ago, I received some non-alcoholic Sparkling Grape Juice with thanks to Voyager Estate, Margaret River. The sparking grape juice is made with the same Estate grown grapes that are in Voyager Estate’s Shiraz and Chardonnay. Looking for a drink to enjoy minus the alcohol? The sparkling grape juice is perfect for you as a refresher, thirst quencher or an enjoyment. Crafted and made to the standards of premium wine, the grape juice is available in white and red. It was also a personal favourite of Voyager Estate’s founder, Michael Wright, who actually didn’t drink alcohol. With perfect timing, … Continue reading Voyager Estate Grape Juice

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Ace Pizza

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Located along Beaufort Street, Highgate is Ace Pizza. One step inside and you are transported to a pizza parlour in New York with its great fitout, dim lighting and green neon flashes. It was funky and urban – a perfect place to catch up with my friends over dinner. We had the Fried Mac n Cheese ($7) to start off with. I thought that the Mac n Cheese was really delicious. As it was deep fried to perfection, there was a crunch with every bite with the soft and cheesy textures of Mac n Cheese on the inside. Ahh heavenly. … Continue reading Ace Pizza

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The Gaya – revisited!

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Once again, my family and I are back for dinner at The Gaya, Applecross. It has actually been a while since my very first visit and recently, we thought of making plans to dine at The Gaya. It was also a coincidence that Head Chef and Owner Leo invited me to return as there are new additions to the menu. While devouring on our starters, I had a chat with Leo and it was really great to hear that the Gaya has been doing well since its opening last year. Great job! To start, we had an Amuse Bouche comprising … Continue reading The Gaya – revisited!

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Winter at Harvest Espresso

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It’s winter and we are back for another round at Harvest Espresso to check out Harvest Espresso’s winter menu. This time I was not so lucky and had to queue for a bit to get a table but that does not matter because it is worth the wait. Anyway, let’s take the queueing out and focus on the food, which is much more important. Dad had the Lamb Meatballs ($22.50) with cumin yoghurt, preserved lemon, apricots, couscous salad and Turkish bread. I had a taste test and it was a hearty and perfect winter’s dish with rustic flavours. The lamb … Continue reading Winter at Harvest Espresso

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Toraya

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As I lost my voice, it was my stomach’s turn to make some noise. Having Japanese food for dinner was ideal as it was very clear that I had to avoid spicy food temporarily until my voice is back. Based on my research from the Entertainment book, we decided to go to Toraya at Subiaco Square for dinner after church. If you see Woolies, yes, you are definitely at the right place. This was my second visit to Toraya. We had no bookings and were lucky to find a table to ourselves inside on a cold, winter’s night. If you … Continue reading Toraya