Mar 30, 2012

3 April Queensland coffee entrepreneur Phillip Di Bella will visit Perth next month to officially introduce Di Bella Coffee to the West Australian market, and present an exclusive master class event. Di Bella Coffee is Australia’s largest specialty coffee company and recently took the plunge and introduced its coffee to WA six months ago. Phillip Di Bella,...

Mar 29, 2012

It’s extremely timely that Robert Gordon ceramics is having plate-painting classes in the Kitchen Warehouse outlets this April – as mother’s day closes in again. It’s a perfect mother’s day gift, as the Robert Gordon team will help put your baby or child’s foot and handprints on the plate. Either way, it’s lovely to see how personal ceramics can be...

Mar 29, 2012

Stanlee WA are distributors of commercial catering equipment, restaurant, hospitality and healthcare supplies, and are well known for their quality products and professional service. Stanlee have a special (and somewhat crazy)  incentive where they are giving away free product – all you need to do is like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter! There...

Mar 28, 2012

Since its inception six years ago, the PorkStar moniker has come to represent the highest standard in both the quality and creativity stakes when it comes to putting pork on menus. As Australian Pork Limited’s (APL) dedicated food service program, the PorkStar title and roaming events hosted annually in capital cities were created to recognise those chefs...

Mar 23, 2012

Over the past couple of months, Menu Magazine has been asking fans where their favourite coffee place is. Over a thousand votes have come in, and the results have been pretty surprising! As of March, the top 14 (the last 5 have the same votes)  are: Kahawa Cafe Benesse Espresso Bar Vanilla Bean Halo Espresso Cranked Epic Espresso Chocolatte Boucla Boho...

Mar 21, 2012

The Monk Brewery will be offering you beers from around the globe that are guaranteed to wrestle a smile out of the most ardent and critical drinkers out there! Around the World in 80 Days will showcase over 70 different beers and ciders, from 5 different continents and 17 different countries, running from the 23rd until the 10th of June. Customers will be able...

Mar 14, 2012

In the early hours of December 26, 2011, a fire erupted at the Golinski residence. Matthew Golinski, one of the most respected chefs in the hospitality industry, was in the house with his wife and kids. Matt tragically lost his wife and children in the blaze, and suffered 3rd degree burns over 40% of his body. He has just come out of a medically induced coma at...

Mar 13, 2012

28 – 29 July Western Australia is blessed with a few areas able to grow rare black truffles, and with Mundaring right on your doorstep  there’s no better reason to try this famous food. The Mundaring Truffle Fest is just the place to test the unique truffles in a scenic hills location. With experts to teach you all about this culinary delicacy and a...

Mar 13, 2012

13 – 15 July The Good Food & Wine Show travels all around Australia and is always a big hit. Push the ‘gastronome overload’ button as you discover new tastes, flavours, products and techniques from hundreds of exhibitors at the Good Food and Wine Show. Held at the Perth Convention Centre, the show entices the hardcore foodie each ear with...

Mar 9, 2012

Have you ever wondered what it would be like own a cellar stocked full of Margaret River wine? Although the Margaret River Wine Industry Association (MRWIA) won’t build you a temperature controlled underground wine cellar, it is giving one lucky person the chance to win 20 cases (240 bottles) of premium Margaret River wine valued at around $5000. Each winery...

Mar 2, 2012

Il Gelato recently participated in the 2012 Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show with a small range of their delicious goods, and were awarded with 3 silver medals! The medals were for the Ferrero (5 litre and 1 litre ranges), Cherry Ripe (5 litre range) and the White Chocolate & Coconut Range (5 litre and 1 litre ranges). Congratulations to all...

Mar 1, 2012

Last weekend, Menu Magazine headed to Margaret River for the inaugural South West Craft Beer Festival.  Held at the 3 Oceans Palandri Estate, the festival took place over two days, with 12 breweries and one cidery in attendance. Punters were entertained with brewer interviews and live music, including Triple J unearthed winners, Split Seconds and local...

Feb 22, 2012

The Araluen Botanic Park Foundation (ABPF) has been accepted into the elite International Camellia Society (ICS), under its Garden of Excellence Program. The accolade was decided at the ICS World Congress, which was held last week in Chuxiong, China. The Garden of Excellence Program was launched in 2001 to recognise Camellia gardens of Excellence. Araluen now...

Feb 22, 2012

Zanders Scarborough have had a complete overhaul, introducing a new Head Chef, a new menu, and a new Management Team. This Friday (24th February) they invite you to test the waters, as Thee Shucker is introduced. Thee Shucker will include fresh oysters shucked to order,  and with the new policy of kids eating for only $10 dollars a day, it’s a great way for...

Feb 22, 2012

Make Mum’s day on Mother’s Day (8th of May) and get her something mouth watering. With more than 300 items to choose from at Fremantle Chocolate, there is sure to be an award winning delight that will suit your mum. “We have some great Mother’s Day gifts in-store this year and we definitely have the biggest and best range of delicious treats. Whose Mum...