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Bar and BitesKorean cocktail king mixes things up at Papi Katsu

After more than two decades and dozens of awards, global bar champion SeongHa Lee brings the Japanese art of mixology to Perth city izakaya.

Simon Collins

SustainabilityCommentsPremiumPerth cafe sparks debate over green credentials of keep cups

Feel guilty for forgetting your KeepCup at the coffee shop? One Perth cafe would rather you forget it for good.

Kate Emery

COURTPremiumAussie coffee war erupts over jar detail

A major legal fight has erupted between Aussie coffee brand Vittoria and the second largest coffee company in the world, all over a single detail in the company’s instant coffee glass jar packaging.

Blake Antrobus

Ladies’ nightPerth’s newest wine bar opens at the State Buildings

Three years after opening a popular wine bar in Dunsborough, Michelle Forbes and Marinella Antonic launch Lola Underground in the State Buildings.

Simon Collins

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Major changes set to transform popular Freo bar

The new owners of Mojo’s Bar have vowed to continue the legacy of the iconic North Fremantle live music venue.

Simon Collins

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WA distillery unveils plans for iconic ‘cathedral of gin’

Award-winning small WA distillery Old Young’s has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise $5 million to help build a ‘cathedral of gin’ in the Swan Valley.

Simon Collins

NEWSNando’s Australia set to change forever

A popular fast-food chicken chain has just opened a new “elevated” dining experience as part of a company refresh to grow and capture more hungry Aussies.

Duncan Evans

Bar & BitesCrown Perth’s French diner takes on Indian Accent

India’s top restaurant takes over Bistro Guillaume for two eight-course feasts featuring inventive Indian flavours with top local produce

Simon Collins

The NightlyThe 30 cent cup of coffee just crowned Australia’s best

Coffee snobs rise up, the 2024 Golden Bean Australasia Awards have crowned a supermarket coffee the best in the land.

Georgina Nowak

DrinkCommentsThe 30 cent cup of coffee just crowned Australia’s best

Coffee snobs rise up, the 2024 Golden Bean Australasia Awards have crowned a supermarket coffee the best in the land.

Georgina Noack

Sparkling BritpopCommentsPremiumBlur legend swaps rock’n’roll for wine and cheese

Britpop hellraiser Alex James has gone from Parklife to farm life, talking food, wine and music (including Oasis and the WA home of his favourite cheese) ahead of visiting Margaret River for Pair’d festival.

Simon Collins

LifestyleCommentsNo hangover thanks, it’s a no-booze beer sober summer

The rising tide of teetotallers and a wave of moderation mean more drinkers are reaching for non-alcoholic tinnies than ever before.

Simon Collins

Health & WellbeingCommentsTop tips for staying alcohol-free in sober October

It’s ‘sober’ October — a popular sobriety challenge during which people live alcohol-free for a month. But if you can’t commit to a full month of abstinence, you can still benefit from a damp or “dryish” reset.

Anahad O’Connor

news‘Cheaper’: Surprising find at Aussie pubs

The report found Aussies are willing to cut back on purchasing clothes and shoes to go to the pub.

Clareese Packer

Bar & BitesHands up for Detroit-style pan pizza

Willi’s Pizza Bar at the Royal goes to Motor City for cheesy inspiration as corner bar unveils new-look and menu.

Simon Collins

Truck, yeah!Win a year of Hazy Pale for “rawdogging” beer delivery

WA brewer Beerfarm offers beer lovers a truckload of its latest release simply for watching a 48-hour YouTube stream of the new beer’s journey from Margaret River to NSW

Simon Collins

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Enjoy the Pirate Life at RAC Arena’s new craft beer bar

Fans catching a concert or big game can grab a drink and tasty meal at this backstage venue now open to the public

Simon Collins

Bar & BitesChampagne champion fills in the blanc de blancs

Vin De Champagne award winner Tracy Mann shares her sparkling wit and wisdom at The Shorehouse’s annual dinner for Global Champagne Day

Simon Collins

NEWSVery unexpected sight in regional Aussie town

A town in regional NSW has been treated to an unexpected sight, with a red double-decker “London bus” arriving to pick up locals.

Duncan Evans

WA newsCommentsPremiumBeloved Bayswater pub is back after $7 million renovation

Add a sprawling beer garden with a gigantic children’s playground and big screen plus a restaurant with state-of-the-art pizza oven and this beloved inner-suburban pub is ready to welcome all-comers.

Simon Collins

newsHungry Jack’s drops two new products

The fast food giant has made a big product announcement, with Australians set to get their first taste as early as Tuesday.

NewsWire staff

WineCommentsWinemakers’ sneaky plan to take on ‘misleading’ retailers

A leading Aussie winemaker has unveiled how it is taking on what they have called ‘misleading’ conduct by retailers that leaves makers ‘squeezed more than the grapes’.

Nathan Schmidt

Bar & BitesRunning With Thieves’ spirited sale for Telethon

South Fremantle brewery and distiller launches Thieves Collection of premium whiskies, including one that sold for $18,500

Simon Collins

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West Perth craft brewer set to crowdfund second venue

The owners of popular West Perth microbrewery Phat Brew Club are calling on craft beer lovers to crowdfund a second venue at Hillarys Boat Harbour.

Simon Collins