Dan Pannell was in his vineyard when the idea hit him. As a second-generation winemaker, Mr Pannell knew there was plenty of talent and a whole world of knowledge among the offspring of the men and women who first pruned vines in Western Australia.
It's certainly not apparent these days but the much-vaunted Margaret River Wine Festival began life with a handful of its most dedicated winemakers pouring their wares for quizzical punters in the local tavern.
From his Kingsley kitchen-cum-showroom, Brett Coddington practices an increasingly rare culinary art form. A pastry chef of 27 years, Mr Coddington is a chocolate artisan at the top of his game.
An ongoing commitment by Ogden International Facilities Corporation to quality service and venues with a penchant for the theatrical was rewarded recently at the Restaurant and Catering Australia Awards for Excellence.
October is the time to break out the lederhosen, grab your favourite stein, and sway along to the traditional sounds of an Oompa band during Oktoberfest.
As spring quietly announces its presence the Perth food community is busy changing seasons, changing menus and preparing the subtle differences of spring and summer foods.
Amid celebrations for its 20th year on the Perth hospitality scene, Julio’s Restaurant in West Perth is welcoming one of its best-known names back to the kitchen.
Subiaco's Delizioso Cafe has made a name for itself on the national stage, finishing second in ‘Best of the Best’ pizza competition at the Fine Food exhibition in Sydney.
While the debate over genetically modified foods continues unabated, another ‘food science’ is attracting growing interest, on the production side of the equation at least.
The largest and most successful Swan Valley Wine Show in the event’s history has underlined the region’s increasing status as a producer of premium wines.
While spring, for some, is a time of rebirth, fresh starts and new directions, for others this time of year heralds the start of a gastronomical adventure that only gets better as the months get warmer.
Australian winemakers must do more to secure their position as leaders in the wine export market, according to several speakers at the recent ANZ Australian Wine Marketing Conference, held in Adelaide.
The hottest ice cream experience available at the moment is found at Fremantle’s The Gelato Company. But it’s not ice cream, it’s Italian gelato, traditional style; and there is a world of difference.
Those familiar with Margaret River’s food scene will know that Clairault Wines can do more than a decent bottle on wine, with its restaurant ranking among the best in the region.
The Highgate-Mt Lawley strip’s claim as Perth’s emerging cultural hub has strengthened with the opening of Beaufort Street’s newest restaurant, Veritas.
