Food & Wine

Combining a simple idea with a calculated entrepreneurial flair has led the owners of Wembleybased cafe, Mooba, to grow their business concept with the opening of a new store in Subiaco.

We all know someone who can’t help throwing chillies in everything they cook or always asking for a side serve of chillies when they order at the restaurant.

The state government is looking to aid the recovery of the state’s food industry following years of significant declines.

The state government's discussion paper outlining the first comprehensive approach to the long-term development of the Western Australian food industry has been released today for public and industry comment.

Veteran of Perth’s culinary scene, and the man who claims to have introduced garlic prawns to Perth, Jose Monterrubio, is back in business after a short-lived break.

The new owners of the Luxe Bar will launch an outdoor amphitheatre venue at the beginning of next month, following an extensive renovation program.

THE state government has helped to secure major new contracts that will ensure the majority of beef sold to Western Australian consumers in Coles supermarkets is actually produced in WA.

Local whisky lovers will be pleased to know that Western Australia will soon have a label of its own, with the Great Southern Distilling Company to release its first whisky in March.

Someof Perth’s top hospitality figures will gather for a feast on February 24 as La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs holds its annual charity brunch and auction, for the benefit of Lifeline WA.

The state government has helped to secure major new contracts that will ensure the majority of beef sold to Western Australian consumers in Coles supermarkets is actually produced in WA.

There’s a new way to find out what are the must-see drinking, shopping and eating venues in the metro area.

Ogilvie & Co Fine Food Merchants has come a long way since its inception in a vacant corner butcher shop 20 years ago.

At first glance, Peter Kenyon might appear a bit ‘old school’ when it comes to food and cooking; as far as its social function is concerned, that is.

Located at the northern end of Lake Street in Northbridge, the unassuming Fuze Tapas Lounge is the latest addition to Perth’s growing tapas scene.

The founders of the Margaret River School of Wine, Dina and John Smith, are selling the wine education business after more than 16 years.

The accolades keep flowing for Western Australia’s premier luxury boutique hotel, Cape Lodge.

There is a lot to discover behind the doors of popular Rokeby Road cafe-cum-giftshop, Boucla. Most Subiaco foodies are no doubt familiar with the cafe, but to many who visit only periodically, the gourmet and giftware store is a well-kept secret.

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The owner of Leederville coffee haven Oxford 130, Stuart Lofthouse, is to open a new, groovy coffee spot.

Agriculture and food minister Kim Chance will travel to the Middle East this weekend to discuss trade and investment opportunities for Western Australian agriculture and food.

Perth-based biotechnology company pSivida Ltd has sold its food science subsidiary pSiNutria to UK-based venture capital group, Intrinsiq Materials Cayman Ltd, in a deal worth about US$5.18 million ($5.9 million).

Tucked away between Trinity and Carillon arcades in the underground walkway connecting St Georges Terrace with the city’s malls is a modest looking cafe-cum-lunch bar that packs a very healthy, tasty, punch.

Barrack Street Jetty’s Halo restaurant has secured the services of Shane Keighley, the renowned head chef at the Mullaloo Beach Hotel’s Panorama Bar & Restaurant.

Australia’s government, its citizens and its industry leaders need to prepare for the end of the oil age.

Recently opened at the west end of Hay Street, Pure is already attracting quite a following.

Western Australia is on the verge of a plant breeding revolution, following the signing of two historic agreements between WA and Zhejiang University in China.

The imminent arrival of the highly anticipated 1907 Bar remains…imminent.

An empty espresso cup and a trail of cigarette smoke drifting in the mid-morning breeze is the first sign that West Perth restaurant Julio’s will remain Italian in nature and flavour, despite owners Aldo and Connie Dichiera having sold the business they f

COOK/book, Scott and Angie Taylor’s latest venture, which was previewed by Gusto in May, opened last week.

When Adele Watts bought Pasta Fresca more than two years ago, she knew she would lose money in the first 12 months.

Sometimes celebrities are quite surprising in what they will and will not eat, according to the man in charge of the Perth Concert Hall kitchen, where meals are prepared for big-name musicians performing in Perth.

Western Australian canola growers are reaping early benefits of the Victorian and New South Wales Governments' decision to lift their moratorium on the commercial production of genetically modified crops, WA agriculture and food minister Kim Chance said.