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Picco's Kitchen is one of those diamonds in the rough. All the way down Peninsular Road in Maylands this little slice of heaven will hopefully remain hidden from the masses. Oh so refreshing to rock up for breky and not be greeted with a line and a 40 minute wait for coffees. The food is fresh, honest and just feel like you are in friend's family kitchen. The black pudding was rich and perfect and it absolutely defeated me.
After waiting for a table at Toast and then at the Sentinel and then being told it would be 30 minutes to actually receive a caffeine injection ... it occurred to me ... BIVOUAC! Saturday morning around 10.30 and were sitting out the front sipping lattes on William Street by 10.35 ahhhhh. Perfect! There is nothing worse than someone eyeing off your table as you get your breakfast willing you to scoff and run .. actually there is something worse ... being the eyeballing asshole.
I am possibly Bivouac's biggest fan of late. A mixture of staff whom I just LOVE, food that never fails and good honestly priced booze. I love that the menu changes often enough to keep things interesting but I can say "omg you have to try this" and not frown. We opted for the eggs and bouzy combos.
The Bloody Marys were so pretty with a punchy kick of horseradish. I ordered a Salute the Sun with a poached egg and Baron Gutter had the Gypsy Baked Eggs which were perfectly cooked with googy egg.
Please visit Bivouac for a tasty, no fuss, NO FKING LINE, kinda breakfast. The best kind.
chicken + rice BOOM
Is it okay to give a card and then ask for it back so you can pin it up? Lucky we live together eh.
I found this card at Bonnie Boogaard's stall at the Twilight Laneway Market run by onwilliam. I gave it for Valentine's Day and took it back.
I left the shops without prawns, argghhhhh don't you hate that! I loosely followed this recipe from Gourmet Traveller.
YUM cha.
Such a quick and easy dessert. Get yourself a bundle of fresh figs. Cut off the stems and slit a cross in the top. Gently push sides to open. Slit a vanilla bean in half and scrape out all that goodness. Mix with mascarpone cheese. Put dollop of vanilla mascarpone on top of each fig and drizzle with a good fortified wine. I used Lancaster Wines Sticky Shiraz. Mmmmm ... enjoy.
My favourite Grilld burgers are Mustard Pickle and Kung Fu Fighter. Sharing is caring.
Five Bar kicked off February with a beer and food matching session showcasing great Australian craft beers. I have been lucky enough to flutter about promoting these events and always pop down to devour or just to say hello. Wunderbeer #3 was hosted by the wonderful Anthony Williams of BEERtasters and the girl that knows her beer very well, Pia Poynton of Five Bar.
The amazing photography is by Jessica Shaver.
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Making the most of the hustle of Fringe World we ducked into La Cholita for a liquid refreshment (hello tequila heaven) and some mexican fare before tackling the Twilight Laneway Markets (which were gorgeous). It was nice to go before the evening rush were battling for a table is like waiting for the changeroom at a Sass and Bide sale. You ca'nt exactly say fk it I will sit and eat on the floor thanks. But thats the beauty of somewhere fresh and new Perth ... if it's a winner, it's obvious.
Breakfast was once the cheaper catch up option. It now almost exceeds the cost of dinner. I do love the shady walk up John Street from the beach, the relaxed diners and welcomed puppy dogs. I just always feel a little jipped when paying over $25 for breky with coffee. The food is consistent but the price always irks me.
EAT ME.
William Street is a breeding ground of new eateries and bars. Whilst I truly miss Sparrow and my smiling asian friend being astounded at how much my sisters and I can eat ... I really loved Dough. Whilst a little on the expeno side, its a cheery place to grab an easy lunch or dinner with friends and byo is always a thumbs up.
tappjno aperitivo analcolico ... yep I took the bottles homes (don't judge) The Farmer ~ bianca potato crumbed italian sausage spanish onions n rosemary Diavola ~ margherita ventricina kalamatta olives roasted capsicum n chilli
Made's Warung has been going strong since 1969. Simple, tasty and authentic Indonesian food. We went to the one along Jalan Raya Seminyak. Cheap and delicious and just feels like Bali should.
Darjeeling Limited
A sense of happiness washes over you instantly when you arrive down south. Deliver crispy pork belly and a charcuterie board to the table and you are transported into heaven. Vasse Felix never disappoints.
Lincolns 102 took out the prize of Beaufort Street's Best Banana Bread at the Beaufort Street Festival Banana Bread Bake-Off. That is a whole lotta alliteration. Was lovely to pop into Lincolns and see their little prize.
