Food & Drink

WESTERN Australian farmers and growers are feeling the effects of the economic downturn as the big supermarket chains put the squeeze on their supply chain.

A new restaurant in Northbridge is serving up family fare. Russell Quinn reports.

Brewing major Lion Nathan has teamed up with industry stalwart Danny Kapinkoff and his son, Robert, in a microbrewery venture. Adam Orlando reports.

Howard Park wins gold FAMILY-OWNED Western Australian winery, Howard Park Wines has taken out top honours at the prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2009, held last month in Valencia, Spain.

Daniel Pano and his family are looking to replicate the success of the original Rosso Espresso in their new venture. Russell Quinn reports.

IN just six months, Balcatta-based lunchbar, café and catering service Adam's BrunchBox has tripled its turnover.

A new refurbishment is keeping things fresh at The Gala Restaurant in Applecross. Adam Orlando reports.

The award-winning Royal Perth Yacht Club has made the most of its attributes. Jashuan Dias reports.

Lorena Tati says it takes more than just good technique to make a good coffee. Adam Orlando reports on the service culture at Milk'd.

Osborne Park-based Cell Aquaculture has entered a joint venture deal to establish a $20 million land-based seafood production facility in South Africa.

Peter Hickson has catered to all types of people in his 40 years in the industry.

The team at Feral Brewing Company are wild about making beer ... and it seems the punters are wild about drinking it. Heather Bennett reports.

Sebastien Bouchard has brought some French chic to Mount Street, as Russell Quinn reports.

THE state's Workplace Ombudsman's office has recovered $1.

Chris Vivian talks to Russell Quinn about his new venture above The Flying Scotsman.

AFTER a third year of summertime daylight saving, Western Australians will go to the polls on May 16 for a referendum to decide whether the state adopts the practice for good.

Ninniku Jip offers Asian fusion the whole family can enjoy amid the thriving strip in East Victoria Park, as Jashuan Dias discovered.

A restaurant that has been around in one form or another for the best part of six decades must be doing something right. Russell Quinn discovers some secrets of The Romany Restaurant's success.

Award-winning coffee roaster Rubra has put its stamp on the burgeoning WA boutique coffee scene.

A couple of veterans of the Fremantle strip have brought something a little different to the iconic precinct.

Brett Carboni has acted to shore up the Mosman Park restaurant's future.

The heat is on at Araluen THE award-winning Perth Chilli Festival will be held at Araluen Botanic Park this weekend, March 7-8.

Fresh produce and a mix of traditional and modern cuisine are on the menu at Yú.

Cross-cultural and historical influences are apparent at a new tapas bar in the CBD.

The people of Perth are taking to burger joints with gusto.

IF you want to connect with industry as a training provider, you have to have the champions of that industry.

THE crashing of pans and clashing of egos may be the norm in any large kitchen, but one notable Perth eatery has brought the action front and centre as part of its latest makeover.

Small retailers find service and customer loyalty pay dividends in a downturn.

Vasse Felix, Loose Box recognised TWO local restaurants have tantalised the taste buds of readers of Gourmet Traveller, being named in the top 10 for the magazine's Readers Choice Awards.

IT takes great patience and determination, dedication and creativity to craft a fine beer.

COMMUNITY favourite Italian restaurant, Pavarotti café is to close after 15 years in Nedlands.

WESTERN Australian companies from the design, innovation and culinary industries are making their presence felt at the G'day USA campaign, currently under way in New York, Los Angeles and, for the first time, San Francisco.