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Amanda Keenan (Food / Restaurant reviews)

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Stunning high-rise Subi eatery one to try out

Storehouse in Subiaco sits atop the high-rise hotel known as Vibe: part of a push to reinvigorate a spot that is at once the middle of nowhere and the centre of everything. How does it stack up?

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Does The Queens still rule Perth pub land?

Welcome to part deux of an impromptu series of musings on whether a once-great pub is still great (or not). This week, we visited the Queens Tavern for the first time in at least 15 years.

Amanda Keenan

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Food at the magical Brisbane Hotel has lost its lustre

The Brisbane Hotel used to be a mecca for its above-average food, glorious beer garden and interesting drinks. When I returned for the first time in years, the question was: is it as good as I remember?

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ITALIAN FAREPremiumClassy Nolita the toast of Bayview

Nolita, an exceedingly charming ristorante in the western suburbs, is a place that feels welcoming and comfy - whether you’re the type of person who does their weekly shopping at Claremont Quarter or not.

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The kooky little eatery that’s doing things differently

This neighbourhood bolthole is serving up food that’s audacious, and maybe even a little maverick, but tastes divine.

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Does Will St live up to its famous chef’s reputation?

Will Meyrick’s Balinese restaurants are renowned, so when he opened an eatery in Leederville, there was a lot of hype. Does the food deliver?

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Restaurant review PremiumA little slice of Shibuya in North Perth

For some time now, I’ve been manifesting a Japanese restaurant in my neighbourhood. It has arrived but can it live up to the fantasy I’ve dreamed up?

Amanda Keenan

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Tell your friends about Bunbury’s Benesse

It’s a sign of the times that before choosing somewhere to eat, you have to consult the local COVID cluster list. Happily, this Bunbury stalwart was open and serving its delicious fare.

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FOOD REVIEWPremiumPetition Kitchen is a consistently great, classy restaurant

In we swaggered to the handsome, historic corner space that houses Petition Kitchen. It’s still one of the finest places to eat in the city, and one of the sadly still-few restaurants incorporating bush foods.

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Broome’s Mabu Mayi Cafe is a northern delight

This Aboriginal-owned-and-run cafe sits at the Nyamba Buru Yawuru cultural centre just outside of Broome. Mabu Mayi means good food in Yawuru, and let me tell you: they ain’t lying.

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REVEALED: The best places to eat in Perth in 2021

In the course of these 12 very long months, there has been the lovely La Capannina in Scarborough and La Madonna Nera in Mt Hawthorn, Laika in Lathlain and more. Find out Amanda Keenan’s favourites.

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Bringing the Balkans to Beaufort Street

The Wood Bar is unpretentious, and a lot of fun. The Balkan food is a clever and authentic point of difference. As they say: it’s all good in the Wood.

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The themed chain restaurant that’s actually really good

This CBD spot is a themed, chain restaurant: two things that should spell disaster. It’s anything but.

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restaurant reviewPremiumLatasha’s Kitchen tastes like love

The beloved cook had a long hiatus but she’s back with a shop and eatery in North Perth, serving up next-level curries with her special brand of warmth and kindness.

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Food reviewPremiumServo served up the goods despite disturbing encounter

From the mildly endearing but misguided to the wildly offensive and the downright disturbing, women have heard it all. But the absolute pelican that plonked himself down at lunch took the cake.

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restaurant reviewPremiumUncovering gems in mining towns

You might think Port Hedland and Karratha don’t have anything to offer foodies. You’d be wrong.

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restaurant reviewPremiumGood oil on Gordon Street Garage

I had forgotten about this place on the lower plains of West Perth. But a buzzy atmosphere, great food and an interesting wine list means it won’t be so long before my next visit.

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restaurant reviewPremiumHero in a half shell shines in Denmark

A local roasted marron was dish of the day but there were many highlights at Pepper & Salt, including the endearing service from owner and chef Silas Masih.

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restaurant reviewPremiumTiny’s in name, big on flavour

This not-so-little gem squirrelled away beneath QV1 has a chicken that will bring all the boys (and girls) to the yard.

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restaurant reviewPremiumClever Clancy’s overflows with good food

It would be easy to take it for granted but that would be a mistake. This City Beach favourite is doing some really good food — try the fried mice.

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SWEET SPOTPremiumVincent Wine is a work of art

Vincent Wine is a clever, contemporary wine bar slash hip meeting spot with a groovy soundtrack. A bistro-theque, if you will. It’s a venue for any occasion.

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Restaurant reviewPremiumNorthbridge’s modern street food anything but boring

The successor to Gurps Bagga’s beloved Maya restaurant in Fremantle does not disappoint.

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restaurant reviewPremiumOrdering takeaway was my civic duty

When our so-called ‘State Daddy’ aka Premier Mark McGowan says to order takeaway for the good of WA, you better believe I listened — and I’m glad I did.

Amanda Keenan

restaurant reviewPremiumA taste of Thailand on the Terrace

From the food to the cocktails to the sand beneath your feet, the Lone Traveller experience at the State Buildings is like a holiday at home.