The Feed | The Perth Food News You Need To Know

The food news has been coming in thick and fast in Perth, and to make sure that you're across all of the food and bev movements, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know in a handful of digestible servings.

Here's all the Perth food news you may have missed.

Avalon Claremont Is Dishing Out $1 Desserts Every Tuesday, Because Weekdays Are Hard

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We're never quite done with a night out unless dessert is involved, so when we heard that Claremont fine diner Avalon was launching Sweet Tooth Tuesdays, we cancelled everything. Simply order an entree and main from the menu, then dessert is (almost) on the house. From the exotic Bomb Alaska torched to perfection or the glossy chocolate dome that melts open at the table, these seriously leveled-up desserts aren't your usual post-dinner gelato scoop, so grab your booking and grab a stunning little sweet deal too. 

Mindarie's New Poolside Greek Taverna Opens Just In Time For The 30°C Temps This Friday

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Perth's northern suburbs are about to get their very own taste of the med with Taverna, The Marina Mindarie's laidback new poolside ristobar. Serving up flame-grilled, relaxed share-style authentic greek plates and cocktails perfect for that afternoon summer breeze, the doors swing open this Friday 6 November. 

Leederville's Newest Japanese Sando And Matcha Spot Is Home To Some Of Perth's Best Matchas And Onigiri

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Say hello to Hontou Pantry, Leederville’s hottest new Japanese sando and matcha shop that’s just soft launched on Oxford Street. Serving up all sorts of hot and cold onigiri (hello wagyu supreme mushroom), the viral fruit sando as well as some super innovative matchas such as pistachio cloud, ube, biscoff velvet and London fog, this team are sharing 50 free onigiris with the first 50 customers on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October, before slinging an additional 50 free matchas to Friday’s first visitors. It’s super aesthetic and authentic, and we’re so keen to have it on our new lunchtime rotation.

The Stirling Arms Has Expanded Into A Sweet New Neighbourhood Cafe

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The team behind Guildford's adored Stirling Arms Hotel is expanding into a sweet little all-day cafe space called Billie's Cafe Guildford, ready to serve up great coffee and cocktails into the night. A laidback neighbourhood spot that'll fit seamlessly into your catch-up schedule, the owners wanted to extend that same family-friendly vibe into the morning rush. With plenty of light-filled corners, a cosy fireplace nook and great brunches, we have no doubt the locals will be flooding there for opening day this Friday from 7am.

Shanghai's Viral -86° Dirty Has Found Its Way To Perth After A Year Of Perfecting

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True coffee connoisseurs are losing their minds over Gemini Cafe's Perth launch of Shanghai's viral CUBIC3 -86° dirty this week, being warned not to fall for just a frosty cup. Taking between 6 - 7 hours to collect a teeny 500ml of the house-made Eisbock milk, Gemini Cafe's owners flew all the way to Shanghai to perfect the viral drink and now make all their milk in-house, after realising the right quality couldn't be found anywhere in Australia. It's a creamy, decadent coffee *next* level experience that took a year in the making, and for those anti-caffeine friends—they've also released a matcha and pistachio version for you too. 

The Team Behind The Rowing Pavilion And Bert's Launch Their New Bull Creek Ristobar Next Week

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Bull Creek is about to welcome The Mayflower, a new relaxed neighbourhood dining spot opening on 22 October. With the team behind The Rowing Pavilion, Bert’s City Beach and General Public Food Co at the helm, this signature laidback energy is perfect for long lunches, family dinners and catch-ups with friends located at the Bull Creek Central Shopping Centre. Expect generous, flavour-packed crowd-pleasers, including a signature parmi and house-made sourdough pizzas, all served up with warm hospitality and plenty of local spirit.

Three Perth Venues Are Dropping $14 Food And Drinks Every Wednesday

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Your midweek plans just got a wallet-friendly upgrade. From October 14, Pirate Life Perth, Varnish on King and Caballitos are launching FOURTEEN, a new weekly special where everything on their dedicated food and drink menus is just $14, Wednesdays only. The concept is very simple: three venues, three distinct menus and one tempting price.

Each venue brings its own flavour to the deal, whether you’re after pub classics and Pirate Life brews, American-inspired eats and whiskey, or tacos and cocktails. With keeping costs down front of mind, FOURTEEN is giving Perth locals another reason to head into the CBD midweek without watching the bill climb. Cheap feeds, good drinks and a Wednesday that’s actually worth leaving the house for? We’re in. 

Tigerfish Is Serving Rottnest Island Crayfish And A Junmai Ginger Martini For Just $35

Varsity's About To Open Its 10th WA Bar In A Heritage-Listed Midland Site

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Varsity is celebrating its 10th WA opening with their latest doors set to swing open on Friday 30 October. This epic 1,400sqm heritage-listed site in Midland will feature 52 taps, 20 screens (including Varsity's first wall of five mega screens), a 300sqm arcade precinct with 45 games plus the biggest prize shop to date, as well as those signature Varsity good vibes.

Inglewood's Newest Barbecue Joint Is Serving Up $24 Friday Meat Trays

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Friday never looked so delicious, with Beaufort Street's newest edition Blackiron Barbecue serving up two epic smokey specials. Grab the single meat plate and two regular sides for $15.95, or go big with the two meat plate with two meats and two sides for $23.95. With your choice of their slow-cooked, authentic American-style brisket, pork ribs, chopped wagyu or sausage link, you're pretty much guaranteed to head home happy. 

Lums Wine Bar Is Throwing A One-Day Wine Festival

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Subi's beloved Lums Wine Bar is hosting its first micro wine festival, Good Wines Only, bringing together some of their favourite winemakers and producers for an arvo dedicated to good wines, food and great company. The lineup includes big hitters like McHenry Hohnen, La Violetta, Dream Bird and Emmalene as well as sips from neighbour Spirit of Little Things, plus Spanish-inspired snacks and a paella pan cooking out front. Free up Saturday 24 October from 1 - 4pm and grab your tickets for just $30pp here. 

The Acai Corner Is Turning 10 With $10 Bowls To Celebrate

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The Acai Corner is celebrating a decade in Perth with a big birthday bash at the South Perth foreshore, the spot where it all began. On Sunday, October 18, the OG acai slingers will bring plenty of fun, plus special birthday treats, including a $10 special-edition bowl, free coffee, and merch up for grabs.

The first 10 customers through the door will also score a free acai bowl, while a spin-the-wheel competition gives you a chance to win more bowls, coffee, and a limited-edition T-shirt. Expect plenty of good vibes, with founders Mads and Ando hanging out all day to celebrate with customers, staff, family and friends.

Perth Hills' Iconic Parkerville Tavern Is Unveiling A Major Redevelopment This Week

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Heritage-listed Parkerville Tavern (aka one of Perth Hills' longest standing hospo venues) is unveiling their huge redevelopment this Friday 2 October, with upgrades including a new covered pavilion, terraced deck, epic kids' playground, fresh new beer garden, outdoor caravan bar and a ton of extra shade and seating for their locals. They're also introducing the Parky Honky Tonky next Sunday 11 October, as well as a locals weekend from 16 - 18 October featuring a bunch of fam-friendly entertainment and live music to get you grooving. 

Laika's Now Home To A Banging Pop-Up, Coeliac-Friendly Pancake Bar Every Weekend

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Lathlain favourite Laika is already home to some of our top-rated brunch dishes, but their new weekend-only Laika's Pancake Bar is a whole new sexy level we've lost our minds over. Go sweet with ther chocolate honeycomb and miso caramel stack, or if you're feeling salty, the insane southern fried chicken with chicken skin butter (yes, really) gravy, maple and pickled red onion is ridiculous in the best sense. The best part of it all? You can grab any and all of the six options completely gluten-free, meaning our coeliac pals don't have to miss out any of the fun. We've been instructed the specials are limited-time only, so don't dilly dally on getting there.

Leederville's Newest Healthy Fast-Food Opening Is Handing Out $5 Bowls

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Healthy fast-food favourite Liv Eat is making its WA debut, taking over the old Cranked Coffee site on Oxford Street next month. Opening on Thursday 8 October, the all-day spot will be serving up all sorts of tasty yet nutritious treats (how good) with their signature burritos, bowls, smoothies and wraps on the menu as well as some great coffee.

To celebrate the opening, the team will be slinging $5 burrito bowls from 10.30am onwards alongside some fun giveaways and a prize wheel. Thre'll also be some limited-time specials to follow including a brekky wrap and coffee for $10, two Mango Mania smoothies for $10 (bargain) and some cheeky $12 lunch and dinner faves.