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“Ask not what you can do for your country.
Ask what’s for lunch.”
ORSON WELLES
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“There is no love sincerer
than the love of food.”
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW
PIZZA DATE NIGHT
WITH PAUL MACNISH
MATT GOLINSKI
WEDNESDAY 2, 9, 17, 23 & 30 APRIL
It’s Wednesday date nights at the Piazza
but with more food and film. Perth
personality Paul MacNish will whip up
delicious dishes for the audience to taste.
Then choose from two romance films
on the dual screens (use your headset to
flick between audio channels). Wood-fired
pizzas will be available for purchase.
NOTE: The last Wednesday (April 30) will have
a jazz band and no food demo.
Northbridge Piazza: Cnr James & Lake St
Food demo at 7.30pm, films at 8.30pm
Free | visitperthcity.com
THE FIRST FEAST — THE LAUNCH
OF EAT DRINK PERTH
EAT DRINK PERTH OPENING
CELEBRATIONS
MONDAY 31 MARCH
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH AND
BROOKFIELD PLACE
TUESDAY 1 APRIL
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH
AND BROOKFIELD PLACE
This exclusive event will see 250 Perth
foodies and media come together for a
decadent dinner under the stars. Celebrity
chef Matt Golinski will be flying in to
show off his cooking skills and collaborate
with Brookfield Place restaurants to create
a dining experience to remember. Start
the evening with pre-dinner cocktails by
Choo Choo’s and Bar Lafayette followed
by dishes from Sushia, The Trustee and
The Heritage. Print Hall will provide the
night’s matched wines and dessert topped
off with teapot cocktails by Bobeche.
This free event kicks off the Eat Drink
Perth festival with foodie delights and
entertainment throughout the evening.
Celebrity chef Matt Golinski will be
cooking up a storm in demonstrations at
5.10pm and 5.40pm. Join him for a drink
and Q&A session afterwards at Bobeche
for answers to your culinary questions.
Brookfield Place bars and restaurants
including Print Hall, Bobeche, Bar
Lafayette, Sushia and Choo Choo’s will
host special activities for the evening.
Brookfield Place | 6.30pm-10pm | $275
Book at brookfieldplaceperth.com
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Brookfield Place | From 5pm | Free entry
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TASTE OF PERTH
2-4 MAY
PRESENTED BY BRAND EVENTS AND
SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF PERTH
This highly acclaimed international
restaurant festival comes to Perth
for the first time. Since starting 10
years ago in London, the festival now
includes 18 cities across the globe. As
the exciting closing event for Eat Drink
Perth, Taste will bring some of Perth’s
best restaurants including Greenhouse,
Print Hall and Lalla Rookh to stunning
outdoor surroundings overlooking the
Swan River. Food lovers can create their
own degustation, mingle with celebrity
chefs, browse artisan stalls and enjoy
the attractions and live entertainment
on offer.
Langley Park | $32 per session
tasteofperth.com.au
YUM CHA IN THE PARK
SATURDAY 12 APRIL
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH IN
ASSOCIATION WITH CHUNG WAH
Yum Cha in the Park returns for a day
of dumplings and bubble tea under the
lanterns. Bite into delicious morsels of
food as you’re entertained by lion dances,
live music and performances—or even get
an airbrushed tattoo. If you’re game, enter
the chicken feet eating competition for the
chance to win return flights to Guangzhou
courtesy of China Southern.
Northbridge Piazza: Cnr James & Lake St
11am-4pm | Free entry | visitperthcity.com
TWILIGHT HAWKER MARKET
PERTH HOME GROWN
FRIDAY 4 & 11 APRIL, THURSDAY 17 & 24 APRIL
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH
SUNDAY 6, 13, 20 & 27 APRIL
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH
Eat Drink Perth presents the final
weeks of these award-winning street
food markets which will be bigger
than ever. Sink your teeth into mouthwatering treats from around the globe
including satay, pulled pork, Peking
duck, oysters, paella, Jamaican jerk
chicken, New Orleans chowder, curry,
empanadas, gumbo, pierogi, caramel
and chocolate filled churros, gourmet
icy poles, Asian desserts and so much
more. Soak up the atmosphere and
be entertained with live music and
performances for an evening under
the stars. Eat Drink Perth will see
the return of Air Asia to the Twilight
Hawker Market and more exciting
prizes to be won.
These weekly fresh food markets will
include special festivities just for Eat
Drink Perth. Each week in April, the
markets located in Forrest Place feature
a variety of stalls selling locally grown
fruit and vegetables, organic lamb and
beef, eggs, nuts and honey, preserves,
chocolates, bread, biscuits, plants
and flowers. To celebrate Eat Drink
Perth, there will be special cooking
demonstrations, pizza and pasta
making, and kids cooking activities
using ingredients from the markets.
There will also be micro herb and urban
gardening demonstrations, raw food
samples and unique upcycled giftware
and jewellery. Local music acts will
provide free live entertainment.
NOTE: Due to Good Friday and ANZAC Day
the Twilight Hawker Market will trade on a
Thursday evening in its final two weeks.
Forrest Place | 11am-4pm | Free entry
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Forrest Place | 5pm-9pm | Free entry
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“Ask not what you can do for your country.
Ask what’s for lunch.”
ORSON WELLES
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“There is no love sincerer
than the love of food.”
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW
PIZZA DATE NIGHT
WITH PAUL MACNISH
MATT GOLINSKI
WEDNESDAY 2, 9, 17, 23 & 30 APRIL
It’s Wednesday date nights at the Piazza
but with more food and film. Perth
personality Paul MacNish will whip up
delicious dishes for the audience to taste.
Then choose from two romance films
on the dual screens (use your headset to
flick between audio channels). Wood-fired
pizzas will be available for purchase.
NOTE: The last Wednesday (April 30) will have
a jazz band and no food demo.
Northbridge Piazza: Cnr James & Lake St
Food demo at 7.30pm, films at 8.30pm
Free | visitperthcity.com
THE FIRST FEAST — THE LAUNCH
OF EAT DRINK PERTH
EAT DRINK PERTH OPENING
CELEBRATIONS
MONDAY 31 MARCH
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH AND
BROOKFIELD PLACE
TUESDAY 1 APRIL
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH
AND BROOKFIELD PLACE
This exclusive event will see 250 Perth
foodies and media come together for a
decadent dinner under the stars. Celebrity
chef Matt Golinski will be flying in to
show off his cooking skills and collaborate
with Brookfield Place restaurants to create
a dining experience to remember. Start
the evening with pre-dinner cocktails by
Choo Choo’s and Bar Lafayette followed
by dishes from Sushia, The Trustee and
The Heritage. Print Hall will provide the
night’s matched wines and dessert topped
off with teapot cocktails by Bobeche.
This free event kicks off the Eat Drink
Perth festival with foodie delights and
entertainment throughout the evening.
Celebrity chef Matt Golinski will be
cooking up a storm in demonstrations at
5.10pm and 5.40pm. Join him for a drink
and Q&A session afterwards at Bobeche
for answers to your culinary questions.
Brookfield Place bars and restaurants
including Print Hall, Bobeche, Bar
Lafayette, Sushia and Choo Choo’s will
host special activities for the evening.
Brookfield Place | 6.30pm-10pm | $275
Book at brookfieldplaceperth.com
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Brookfield Place | From 5pm | Free entry
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TASTE OF PERTH
2-4 MAY
PRESENTED BY BRAND EVENTS AND
SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF PERTH
This highly acclaimed international
restaurant festival comes to Perth
for the first time. Since starting 10
years ago in London, the festival now
includes 18 cities across the globe. As
the exciting closing event for Eat Drink
Perth, Taste will bring some of Perth’s
best restaurants including Greenhouse,
Print Hall and Lalla Rookh to stunning
outdoor surroundings overlooking the
Swan River. Food lovers can create their
own degustation, mingle with celebrity
chefs, browse artisan stalls and enjoy
the attractions and live entertainment
on offer.
Langley Park | $32 per session
tasteofperth.com.au
YUM CHA IN THE PARK
SATURDAY 12 APRIL
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH IN
ASSOCIATION WITH CHUNG WAH
Yum Cha in the Park returns for a day
of dumplings and bubble tea under the
lanterns. Bite into delicious morsels of
food as you’re entertained by lion dances,
live music and performances—or even get
an airbrushed tattoo. If you’re game, enter
the chicken feet eating competition for the
chance to win return flights to Guangzhou
courtesy of China Southern.
Northbridge Piazza: Cnr James & Lake St
11am-4pm | Free entry | visitperthcity.com
TWILIGHT HAWKER MARKET
PERTH HOME GROWN
FRIDAY 4 & 11 APRIL, THURSDAY 17 & 24 APRIL
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH
SUNDAY 6, 13, 20 & 27 APRIL
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH
Eat Drink Perth presents the final
weeks of these award-winning street
food markets which will be bigger
than ever. Sink your teeth into mouthwatering treats from around the globe
including satay, pulled pork, Peking
duck, oysters, paella, Jamaican jerk
chicken, New Orleans chowder, curry,
empanadas, gumbo, pierogi, caramel
and chocolate filled churros, gourmet
icy poles, Asian desserts and so much
more. Soak up the atmosphere and
be entertained with live music and
performances for an evening under
the stars. Eat Drink Perth will see
the return of Air Asia to the Twilight
Hawker Market and more exciting
prizes to be won.
These weekly fresh food markets will
include special festivities just for Eat
Drink Perth. Each week in April, the
markets located in Forrest Place feature
a variety of stalls selling locally grown
fruit and vegetables, organic lamb and
beef, eggs, nuts and honey, preserves,
chocolates, bread, biscuits, plants
and flowers. To celebrate Eat Drink
Perth, there will be special cooking
demonstrations, pizza and pasta
making, and kids cooking activities
using ingredients from the markets.
There will also be micro herb and urban
gardening demonstrations, raw food
samples and unique upcycled giftware
and jewellery. Local music acts will
provide free live entertainment.
NOTE: Due to Good Friday and ANZAC Day
the Twilight Hawker Market will trade on a
Thursday evening in its final two weeks.
Forrest Place | 11am-4pm | Free entry
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Forrest Place | 5pm-9pm | Free entry
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“One cannot think well, love well,
sleep well, if one has not dined well.”
VIRGINIA WOOLF
THE PUBLIC HOUSE
YOUNG BUTCHERS’ PICNIC
THE WORLD OF WHISKY TOUR
11 & 12 APRIL
SUNDAY 13 APRIL
SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF PERTH
WEDNESDAY 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 APRIL
PRESENTED BY TWO FEET & A HEARTBEAT
Not to be missed by meat lovers, this
annual event sees young butchers
from all over Australia compete
in the country’s only cutting and
cooking competition. Watch the Home
Cook competition, Slow Cook BBQ
Prince or Princess competition, and
sausage making with plenty of tasting
opportunities throughout the event.
Experience some of the best whisky Perth
has to offer in this exclusive and limited
walking tour which gives you access to
three of the finest CBD bars—Helvetica,
Varnish on King and Canton Lounge Bar
in a journey of the history of whisky the
world over. Bookings essential.
During this two-day festival in Wolf
Lane, some of the world’s best known
street artists will transform the space
into an outdoor gallery. The laneway will
be buzzing with hawker markets, local
music, pop-ups and creative installations.
Surrounding venues including Bar de
Halcyon, Cheeky Sparrow and Wolf Lane
Bar will have activities spilling out into
the laneway.
Wolf Lane | Friday 6pm-11pm & Saturday
4pm-11pm| Free entry | form.net.au
Forrest Place | 11am-4pm | Free
Meet at Perth Town Hall: Cnr Barrack &
Hay St | 6.30pm | $100 | twofeet.com.au
PROGRESSIVE DINNER TOUR
EVERY MONDAY & TUESDAY IN APRIL
PRESENTED BY TWO FEET & A HEARTBEAT
WOLF LANE
This new and limited tour takes you to
three of the finest CBD restaurants—
The Butterworth, The Terrace Hotel
and Lamont’s Bishops House—for
an exclusive progressive dining
experience.
YOUNG BUTCHERS’ PICNIC
SONGKRAN FESTIVAL PERTH 2014
SUNDAY 13 APRIL
PRESENTED BY THE THAI-AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION
OF WA AND SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF PERTH
Get a taste of Thai culture and join in the
celebrations for Thai New Year with water
blessings, the release of balloons and a
spectacular kite display. There will be Thai
food stalls, entertainment for the whole
family and the crowning of Miss Songkran.
Russell Square, Northbridge | 11am-4pm
Free entry | taawa.org.au
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PERTH INTERNATIONAL GREAT
WAITERS’ RACE
SUNDAY 27 APRIL
PRESENTED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF WEST PERTH
The Great Waiters’ Race takes place in
over 50 countries. For the first time in
Perth, the city’s best waiters will race
around Claisebrook Cove balancing only
a wine bottle and glass on their trays.
There will be a food village with markets
and entertainment.
Claisebrook Cove, East Perth | 2pm-late
Free | perthwaitersrace.com
Meet at Perth Town Hall: Cnr Barrack &
Hay St | 6.30pm | $150 | twofeet.com.au
NORTHBRIDGE RAMBLE
3, 4, 5, 10 & 11 APRIL
PRESENTED BY WANDERING WOK TOURS
Join Pauline Lynch from Wandering Wok
Tours in this gastronomic ramble through
multicultural Northbridge. East meets
west in this journey through Asian and
European grocers and butchers. Sample
continental pastries, Indian sweets and
more. Morning tea is included.
Meet at Northbridge Piazza | 9.30am12.30pm | $85 | Bookings essential at
[email protected]
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“A good cook is like a sorceress who
dispenses happiness.”
AROUND THE WORLD WITH WINE &
FOOD —A PROVINCIAL TABLE
THURSDAY 3 APRIL
Hosted in Fraser’s private dining room
against the backdrop of the city and the
Swan River, this dinner gives guests
the opportunity to sample exceptional
cuisine and wine from various regions.
Head Chef Charlie Vargas will prepare
five tapas dishes, each complemented by
a glass of wine showcasing the region.
Fraser’s Restaurant: Kings Park
7pm-10pm | $95 | Bookings essential at
[email protected]
frasersrestaurant.com.au
FERVOR @ GREENHOUSE
SUNDAY 6 APRIL
PRESENTED BY FERVOR
This exclusive long table degustation
event serves up exquisite dishes made
with local native ingredients to just
30 guests in the charming surroundings
of Greenhouse. Wattle seeds, kangaroo,
quandongs and davidson plums are just
some of the ingredients featured. Each
dish will be matched with drinks including
wine from the south west of WA.
Greenhouse: 100 St Georges Tce, Perth
6pm | $225 | Bookings essential
on 0450 973 813
ELSA SCHIAPARELLI
EAST MEETS WEST-ERN
AUSTRALIA: BEER FOCUS
THURSDAY 10 APRIL
New Indian fusion bar and restaurant
Chik and Kent is teaming up with Little
Creatures for a very special five-course
degustation with matching beer.
Chik and Kent: 413 Murray St, Perth
5.30pm | $65 | Bookings essential
on 9481 1999
GREEN IS GOOD
SATURDAY 12 APRIL
To highlight the importance of sustainable
living, the renowned chefs at Greenhouse
are hosting an inspired degustation dinner
incorporating fresh, local and seasonal
produce. The meal will be paired with
creative beverages from the bar in a
celebration of what is food in this land.
FRASER’S RESTAURANT
Greenhouse: 100 St Georges Tce, Perth
6.30pm | $150 | Bookings essential on
9481 8333 | greenhouseperth.com
WEST MEETS EAST
THURSDAY 3, 10, 17, 24 APRIL
Renowned for having chefs from
Nobu at its helm, this modern Japanese
restaurant will host a five-course
dinner matched with WA wine every
Thursday in April. There will be a
different winery featured each week.
Sushia: Brookfield Place, 125 St
Georges Tce, Perth | 6pm | $185
Bookings essential on 9322 7771
WINE MAKER’S DINNER WITH
CHAMPAGNE PIPER & CHARLES
HEIDSIECK
TUESDAY 8 APRIL
The beautiful surroundings of The
Boardroom at The Heritage plays host to
Master of Wine Ned Goodwin as he takes
you through a series of great drops from
Champagne Piper & Charles Heidsieck.
The Heritage: 131 St Georges Tce, Perth
6.30pm | $149 | Bookings essential on
9226 5596 | theheritageperth.com.au
THE BEST ITALIAN WINE TASTING
SATURDAY 19 APRIL
Learn how to perfectly match Italian
wine with Italian cuisine. This event
includes Amarone della Valpolicella,
Brunello di Montalcino & Barolo wines.
Millioncino Restaurant: 451 Murray
St, Perth | 11am-1pm | $120 per person
Email [email protected] to book
or phone 9480 3884
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GOURMET EASTER EGG WITH
COFFEE TASTINGS
THURSDAY 3, 10, 17 & 24 APRIL
European Foods and Northbridge
Coffee Roasters team up to bring you
a delightful afternoon of chocolate
and coffee tastings. Match a decadent
chocolate egg with your favourite
locally roasted coffee.
BARPOP
ESPRESSO MARTINI
APPRECIATION SOCIETY
FRIDAY 4 APRIL
PRESENTED BY BARPOP
BOBECHE
ALICE ON ABSINTHE
SATURDAY 12 APRIL
European Foods: 95-101 Aberdeen St,
Northbridge | 11am-2pm | Free
9328 7455 | europeanfoods.com.au
EXPLORE YOUR ORIGINS –
COFFEE CUP TASTING
FRIDAYS 4, 11, 18 & 25 APRIL
Fans of the espresso martini can now
come together in an event celebrating this
refined cocktail. Guests will be treated to
three different varieties of the acclaimed
beverage. Enjoy drinks and nibbles at the
bar and be entertained by live music.
Step through the looking glass and into a
gothic portrayal of Alice in Wonderland
in this dress-up party at small bar
Bobeche. There will be cupcakes and
drink specials all night so don your best
Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, pink
flamingo or Cheshire Cat costume for
this basement bash.
Fairlanes Amphitheatre: 181 Adelaide
Tce, East Perth | $80 | 6.30pm-8.30pm
Bobeche: 131 St Georges Tce, Perth
7pm | Free entry | bobeche.com.au
Ristretto Coffee Roasters: 160 Central
Arcade, Perth | 1.30pm | Free | Bookings
essential at [email protected]
SENSOLOGY COCKTAIL CLASSES
COFFEE @ HOME 101
WEDNESDAY 9, 16, 23 & 30 APRIL
SATURDAY 5, 12, 19, 26 APRIL
Learn how to make two luscious
cocktails—before you drink them—
paired with handmade canapés. New
drinks will be taught each week and you
can attend all four sessions for $150.
Superstar Waffles and BY Coffee host
a session on getting the most out of
home coffee brewing methods in this
fun learning experience. Classes cover
methods typically used at home and will
introduce the Aeropress; an easy to use
device that is rapidly gaining popularity.
CANTON LOUNGE BAR
Canton Lounge Bar: 532 Hay St,
Perth | 6.30pm | $45 | 9325 8887
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Ristretto Coffee Roasters reinstate the
tradition of coffee cup tasting. Sample
a flight of specialty grade coffee and
be shown the tasting technique and
approach professionals use to determine
what makes a good cup of coffee.
Superstar Waffles: 8/189 William St,
Northbridge | 11am | $30 | Bookings
essential on 0433 102 608
SUNDOWNER SHOWCASE DINNER
THURSDAY 10 APRIL
This dinner showcases the best of The
Aviary. Enjoy canapés and champagne on
the rooftop followed by two courses with
matched wine tasters in The Bird Cage
Restaurant. Then head to the rooftop bar
for a dessert cocktail.
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The Aviary: Lvl 1, 140 William St, Perth
5.30pm | $100 | Bookings essential on
9226 0259 | theaviaryperth.com.au
THE AVIARY
WINE & CANAPÉ TASTING
BEER & BITES @ CHEEKY SPARROW
SATURDAY 19 APRIL
WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL
Oyster Bay Winery presents an
evening of wine matched with local
canapés expertly prepared by the
head chef.
Soak up the surroundings of the Cheeky
Sparrow for an evening of drinks and
nibbles. Cheeky Sparrow and Little
Creatures team up to present four mini
courses made with WA produce and
paired with the finest local beers.
Hotel Northbridge: 210 Lake St,
Northbridge | 6.30pm | $70
Bookings essential on 9328 5254
hotelnorthbridge.com.au
Cheeky Sparrow: 317 Murray St, Perth
7pm | $40 | Bookings essential on
0405 550 286 | cheekysparrow.com.au
VARNISH ON KING
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EXPLORE PAMPERO’S DARK SIDE
AMERICAN WHISKEY MASTERCLASS
THROUGHOUT APRIL
MONDAY 7, 14, 21 & 28 APRIL For lovers of rum mixed with ginger beer,
The George will be offering three different
Dark & Stormy mini cocktails mixed with
Pampero Anejo Especial and Pampero
Blanco to sample for $20.
The passionate whiskey aficionados at
Varnish are keen to tell all about the ins and
outs of American whiskey. Sip on tastings
of rye, Tennessee and Kentucky Straight
for your take on which rules supreme.
The George: 216 St Georges Tce, Perth
$20 | 6161 6662 | thegeorgeperth.com.au
Varnish on King: 75 King St, Perth
5.30pm-7pm | $39 | Book on 9324 2237 or [email protected]
varnishonking.com
WHISKY & WHISKEY FLIGHTS
@ HELVETICA
THROUGHOUT APRIL
Work your way through a series of eight
flights (small sample pours) that showcase
whisky from around the globe. It doesn’t
matter if you’re a long-time devotee or a
whisky virgin, there are flights catering to
different tastes and even those focusing
on a country, distillery or style.
Helvetica Bar: Howard Ln, Perth | From
$22.50 | 9321 4422| helveticabar.com.au
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“Cookery is not chemistry. It is an art. It requires instinct and taste rather
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EAT, DRINK… WEAR!
RUCK ROVER
THROUGHOUT APRIL
Local shop Ruck Rover will launch a
new range of men and women’s t-shirts
with the theme of food especially for
Eat Drink Perth. The artwork will be on
display in the gallery space throughout
the month with limited edition prints
available for purchase.
LEFT OF CENTRAL’S FILM NIGHT
FRIDAY 4 APRIL
PRESENTED BY CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY
Relax in the open air cinema and enjoy an
evening of short films and contemporary
music courtesy of Central Institute
students. Food vans will be out in Museum
Street to provide tasty street food options.
Museum Street, Northbridge
6pm-9pm | Free | central.wa.edu.au
Ruck Rover General Store: 242 William
St, Northbridge | Free entry, t-shirts $59
9228 3502 | ruckrover.com.au
FASHION FRIDAY WITH
WESLEY QUARTER
FRIDAY 11 APRIL
PRESENTED BY THE WEST AUSTRALIAN
Relax over a two course lunch, glass of
Pol Roger champagne and tea/coffee
as you’re treated to a fashion parade
featuring a range of designers from the
stylish Wesley Quarter precinct.
Parmelia Hilton (Argyle Ballroom):
14 Mill St, Perth | 12.30pm | $99
Bookings essential on 9215 2444
placeshilton.com/parmelia-perth
NORTHBRIDGE PIAZZA
FOOD THEATRE
PIMMS, ENGLAND AND ST GEORGE
SATURDAY 5 APRIL
PRESENTED BY THE FOREVER PROJECT
WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL
This outdoor food theatre event will
include demonstrations of how to
prepare simple, healthy and delicious
meals. Sample small food tasters and
learn how wholesome and holistic food
is grown, prepared and eaten in this fun
and interactive presentation.
Northbridge Piazza: Cnr James & Lake St
3pm-5pm | Free
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Celebrate all things English on St
George’s Day with Renaissance music,
Pimms, cucumber sandwiches and a
music-hall style variety show
St Georges Cathedral: 28 St Georges Tce,
Perth | 5pm| Free Entry Variety show by
charity donation | perthcathedral.org
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KIDS COOKING CLASS—
EASTER TREATS
TUESDAY 1 APRIL
If your kids love to be in the kitchen,
let them spend the afternoon with
2011 MasterChef contestant Rachel
McSweeney who will be cooking up a
storm and preparing some delicious
Easter treats.
Fraser’s Restaurant: Fraser’s Ave,
Kings Park | 4pm-6pm | $65 | Bookings
essential at frasersrestaurant.com.au
JAMIE’S ITALIAN KIDS IN
THE KITCHEN
SATURDAY 5, 12, 19, 26 APRIL
This hands-on class for children aged
8 to 12 lets them learn the basics of
making fresh pasta and focaccia. The
kids will then enjoy a feast of their
own creation.
Jamie’s Italian: 140 William St, Perth
9am-10am | Free | Bookings essential
on 9363 8600
PIAZZARAMA: MAD HATTER’S
TEA PARTY
SUNDAY 6 APRIL, 12PM
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH
Wear a crazy hat (or a free pair of
bunny ears) and join all your favourite
Wonderland characters in dancing
and cupcake decorating workshops
and activities. There will be two films:
Alice in Wonderland (1951) at noon and
Kiki’s Delivery Service (1992) at 4pm.
Northbridge Piazza: Cnr James & Lake St
12pm | Free | visitperthcity.com
CHEEKY SPARROW
HIGH TEA AT THE MUSE CAFÉ
SATURDAYS 5, 12, 19, & 26 APRIL
Housed in a beautiful heritage listed
WA Museum building, high tea in
this quaint tea room takes you back to
yesteryear where finger sandwiches,
savoury delights and petit fours await.
Bubbles are available and there are
vegetarian and gluten-free options.
WA Museum: James St, Northbridge
11am & 1pm | $46 | Book on 9221 4110
HIGH TEA WITH COOKING DEMO
SUNDAY 13 APRIL
Indulge in a sumptuous gourmet high
tea with a cocktail and wine. Enjoy an
impressive tea buffet with an extensive
Dilmah tea selection.
Sen5es Restaurant, Novotel Perth:
221 Adelaide Tce, Perth | 1pm | $49
Bookings essential on 9425 1632
novotelperth.com
WINE TIME WEDNESDAYS
@ CHEEKY SPARROW
2, 9 & 16 APRIL Meet and mingle with the winemakers
while sampling the best WA cheese on
offer from Blue Cow cheese company.
No bookings required—first in,
best dressed.
Cheeky Sparrow: 317 Murray St, Perth
6pm-7pm | Free
cheekysparrow.com.au
FRENCH CONNECTION:
WINES & CHEESE OF FRANCE
SUNDAY 27 APRIL
During the First World War, Western
Australian soldiers ‘saved France’. In
this World War One centenary year,
celebrate their heroism and WA’s links
with France in a presentation of French
wine and cheese.
St Georges Cathedral: 28 St Georges Tce,
Perth | 4.45pm | Free | perthcathedral.org
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FOOD, FAITH, FASTING AND
THE FATHERS
GLUTEN FREE COOKING WITH
REBECCA KERR
ANTI-AGEING SUPER FOODS
WITH PAUL WERNDLY
WEDNESDAY 2 & 9 APRIL
FRIDAY 4 APRIL
THURSDAY 10 APRIL
Classical scholar Professor Bill Leadbetter
examines late Classical and early
Christian attitudes to food and drink,
feasting and fasting. What is a love-feast?
Why do Christians fast?
Join online web series presenter Rebecca
Kerr on a journey through the world
of gluten free cooking. Rebecca will be
whipping up some healthy and tasty
treats for everyone and sharing tips for a
gluten-free lifestyle.
Paul Werndly, a naturopath with over
16 years experience in the field of food
as medicine, discusses and answers
questions about ‘super foods’ and divulges
unique recipe ideas.
St Georges Cathedral: 28 St Georges Tce,
Perth | 6.45pm | Free perthcathedral.org
CHOCOLATE MASTER CLASSES
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY IN APRIL
This hands-on masterclass will make you
feel like you died and went to chocolate
heaven. New Head Chef Graham Burst
shows you his tricks of the trade in this
fun event which includes a take-home
chocolate kit.
Pan Pacific Perth: 207 Adelaide Tce
10.30am-12.30pm | $120 | Bookings
essential on 9224 7777 | panpacific.com
City of Perth Library: Lvl 1, 140 William
St, Perth | 1pm-2pm | Free | Bookings
essential on 9461 3500 | perth.wa.gov.au
City of Perth Library: Lvl 1, 140 William
St, Perth | 12pm-1pm | Free | Bookings
essential on 9461 3500 | perth.wa.gov.au
CLASSIC PIZZA DOUGH
PREPARATION
SATURDAY 12 APRIL
Want to know the secrets to making
the perfect pizza base? This pizza
dough tutorial lets you get hands-on
with making your own dough and
eating it afterwards.
Millioncino Restaurant: 451 Murray St,
Perth | 11am-1pm | $70 | Bookings on
9480 3884 | millioncino.com
INTRODUCTION TO FOOD
PHOTOGRAPHY
TUESDAY 29 APRIL
PRESENTED BY SHOOT PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
In the hospitality industry or just a foodie
that wants to share? Join AAPP Master
Photographer Bob Litchfield in this one
day course on how to capture the essence
of food photography. Call for a 10%
discount code valid on any course in April.
Shoot Photography Workshops:
232 Stirling St, Perth | 10am-4pm | $295
9228 8232 | shootworkshops.com.au
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tart who looks at her watch.”
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HIGH TEA
THE CRUNCHY MUNCHY
CARROT SHOW
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY IN APRIL 14-17 APRIL
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH
The Pan Pacific hosts an exquisite
Easter-inspired high tea with a delectable
selection of sandwiches, tartlets and all
things wonderful and chocolatey. There
will be a free flow of sparkling wine,
loose leaf tea and espresso coffee.
Pan Pacific Perth: 207 Adelaide Tce,
Perth | 2pm-5pm | $48 | Bookings
essential on 9224 7777 | panpacific.com
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Kids can join the Easter Bunny on her
adventure to turn ordinary carrots into
Easter eggs in this hilarious show with
music, dance and magic, audience
participation and, of course, Easter eggs.
WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL Bring the kids in to the city for an exciting
Easter egg hunt. The hunt will commence
at 11am opposite Holiday Inn at Central
Park along with other fun activities.
Holiday Inn Perth City: 788 Hay St,
Perth | 10.30am | Free | 9261 7200
Forrest Place | 10.30am, 12pm & 1.30pm
Free | 9461 3368 | visitperthcity.com
EASTER EGG WORKSHOPS
14-17 APRIL
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH
Let the kids express their creative side
this Easter. Bring them to Forrest Place
for Styrofoam egg decorating workshops
using textas, stickers, glitter and other
fun materials.
Forrest Place | 10am-2pm| Free
9461 3368 | visitperthcity.com
FORREST PLACE
EASTER EGG HUNT
PERTH CITY EASTER FUN DAY
SATURDAY 19 APRIL
PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH
A day of Easter fun for the kids with a
giant inflatable maze; bunny and chick
petting zoo; workshops for basket-making;
happy Easter bunnies and gingerbread
decorating; free chocolate eggs; and the
Crunchy Munchy Carrot Show.
Forrest Place | 11am-3pm| Free
9461 3368 | visitperthcity.com
GOOD FRIDAY EVE
EASTER BAR PARTY
THURSDAY 17 APRIL
Hop into the Easter long weekend with
this annual party. Taste the goodies on
offer including complimentary themed
canapés, delectable chocolate cocktails
and get your photo taken with all the
CBD bunnies.
CBD Bar & Restaurant: 815 Hay St, Perth
From 4pm | Free entry | 9263 1859
cbdrestaurant.com.au
SPIRITUAL SONGS AND
SPARKLING WINE
SUNDAY 20 APRIL
Celebrate Easter Sunday with the sounds
of Perth’s renowned Cathedral Choir
and Consort followed by a reception of
sparkling wines from Jane Brook Estate in
the Swan Valley.
St Georges Cathedral: 28 St Georges Tce,
Perth | 4.45pm | Free | perthcathedral.org
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MAN VS MEATBALL EATING
COMPETITION
24 MARCH - 11 APRIL
PRESENTED BY CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
THURSDAY 10 APRIL
Food truck fever has hit Perth! Sample
tasty street food from around the globe
as Museum Street comes alive with some
of Perth’s best loved food vans. Enjoy
the flavours of the season at this buzzing
event in the heart of Northbridge.
Museum Street, Northbridge | 12pm2pm Free entry | central.wa.edu.au
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Lalla Rookh does a pretty mean
meatball. Take the challenge and down
as many as possible in one minute.
There will be five rounds and the
winner will win a trophy and Lalla
Rookh gift voucher.
Lalla Rookh: 77 St Georges Tce, Perth
5pm | Free | Bookings essential on
9325 7077 | lallarookh.com.au
Bloggers
Four of Perth’s top-rated food bloggers
come on board to share their dining
experiences and musings on Perth’s
food scene during Eat Drink Perth.
PERTH FOOD
ENGINEERS
PERTHFOODENGINEERS.COM
Perth Food Engineers
are a couple of electrical
engineers who find it impossible to
discover truly great food without telling
the world about it.
FOODIE CRAVINGS
Lamont’s Bishops House: Cnr Spring St
& Mounts Bay Rd, Perth | 5pm-9pm | $75
Bookings essential at lamonts.com.au
Perth Cultural Centre
11am-8pm | Free entry
facebook.com/foodtruckrumble
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After being diagnosed
with gluten intolerance
and fructose
malabsorption, ChompChomp is on a
mission to discover restaurants that
cater to those with food intolerances, but
make meals that are just as delicious.
Lamont’s will be celebrating the end
of the harvest season in their pop-up
‘Garden Lounge’. Soak up the atmosphere
in this scenic hidden oasis as you sip on
wine, enjoy bites from delicious passaround share plates and be treated to live
entertainment under the stars.
This food truck festival brings together
Perth’s mobile food vendors (trucks,
vans and carts) to feed the rumbling
stomachs of the masses. Come celebrate
the local street food scene.
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THURSDAY 3 APRIL
SUNDAY 13 APRIL
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ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA
COMPETITION
THURSDAY 24 APRIL
Put on your loosest pants and enter
this all-you-can-eat competition for
your fill of Margherita pizza. The
person who eats the most on the night
will win a month’s worth of free pizza
valued at $1,200.
Il Padrino: 94 Aberdeen St, Northbridge
6pm-9pm | $20 | 9227 9065
ilpadrinocaffe.com.au
Prolific food blogger
Michelle documents
all satisfied cravings
in her blog which features reviews of
restaurants, bar and cafés along with
interviews with passionate foodies.
QUEEN OF BAD
TIMING
QUEENOFBADTIMING.COM
Kristy shares her recipes,
dining and street food
experiences from Perth and across the
globe on her blog Queen of Bad Timing.
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