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We’re probably not the only ones who have always wanted to visit New Orleans, and since 2020 it’s been feeling a little further away than usual. That’s about to change—Clarences has just reopened its doors as Clarences Company Store with a funky Creole twist on the iconic Mount Lawley small bar. 

Welcome to the gnoccheria! Gnocchi Gnocchi Boys in Scarborough is for everyone who loves to spoil themselves in the form of heavenly little dumplings, made with amore. They’re guaranteed to keep you coming back for more and make you feel like you’re on a sweet vacay in Italy.

Meet Vincent Wine, the chic new Parisian-inspired wine bar that has taken over the cool corner spot once home to Meat Candy on the edge of Northbridge. With its breezy street-facing courtyard, striking golden bar, and intimate interior dining hall, it’s the perfect spot for afternoon wines that stretch into late-night dinner dates. 

Toasties might just be the best thing on earth, honestly. We’re lucky enough to introduce you to Melts Gourmet Toastie Bar, dishing up the finest crispy sambos that Freo has ever seen. 

In need of a fresh haircut? Massage? Spray tan? All of the above? Well, let us introduce you to Unique Beauty and Style—a quiet spa oasis to give you the self-care time you deserve.

AE Studio in North Perth offers a number of services to keep you looking and feeling fresh. This gorgeous spot is led by Talleigha Welsh—aka Perth's very own Instagram brow queen—and powered by a team of Perth’s best cosmetic tattoo specialists, which would explain why they've been pretty fully booked since opening.

If a body-burning workout by the beach is what you’re seeking, The Pilates Co in North Beach is where you’ll find it. This beautiful coastal pilates studio is home to ten cutting edge reformer machines and an incredibly talented team of pilates instructors led by founder and director Olivia Russell. 

Nestled among other top eateries at The Mezz in Mount Hawthorn, Drasko’s Hot Chicken is the creation of Perth-raised journalist turned chef Drasko Jankovic who has long dreamt of bringing the traditional Nashville chicken experience to Perth—and boy were we glad to see that dream finally come to fruition.

Inspired by Earnest Hemingway himself, Hemingway Cafe is brought to us by a couple of coffee lovers—Neil and Zac Barrett are the brains behind Max + Sons, Mo Espresso, Arlo By Mo, Balance Espresso and Jessie’s—so you’d better believe they know how to brew a good cup of joe.

Three Sisters ticks all the boxes when it comes to flavour-packed Vietnamese eats. Their original little tuckshop just off the main strip in Leederville is always overflowing with mid-week lunch goers for good reason—these sisters serve damn good food. And now, with the opening of their second shop, you'll find their tasty bites in Mount Lawley too.

Meet Emily Taylor, the 450-person bar and restaurant nestled inside Fremantle's beautiful Warders Hotel. Neighbouring the Freo Markets, the old warder’s cottages are iconic and it doesn’t get much better than throwing back a cocktail or two with some bao and dumplings in the huge leafy courtyard of Emily Taylor.

Taking up residence on Harrogate Street in West Leederville, Bad Love Burger Co is the first bricks and mortar burger shop by the legends behind the Smashburger BBQ pop-up. Regulars at Bayswater Bowls club, the pop-up has gained a cult-like following over the years, with the people of Perth desperate to get a burger fix whenever and wherever they popped up next—even if it meant lining up for hours. 

Neon Palms is the brainchild of owners and hospitality aficionados Hayden Carter and Sasha Fagan. Its lush, neon-clad interiors offer the perfect vacay-worthy escape right here in Perth, thanks largely to the smashable summer cocktails, moreish Latin American eats and cool Miami-Vice vibes.

Setting up shop in the back courtyard of Drift Cafe, SKØL means “cheers” in Norse, so it should come as no surprise that it is Scandi inspired all the way, from the menu to the clean-cut minimalist decor and welcoming laid back vibes. 

Peppermint Grove has been crying out for a neighbourhood bar of this calibre for some time, and it shows—Pep’s Wine Bar has been packed from mid-arvo til late most nights ever since it opened.

A salty breeze, a big cup of coffee and a full plate of food. If you ask us, there’s really no better way to start the day. And it’s what keeps us coming back to The Kiosk in Floreat. 

If there’s one meal we’re always up for, it’s an American-style feast of smoked BBQ meats doused in delicious sauces. And lucky for us Perthians, we have all of that and more at our sticky fingertips at Old Faithful Bar & BBQ, in King Street. This place Perth’s first traditional American-style BBQ venue, with owner Rob Paolucci having lived in the states for ten years — so you know it’s going to be legit. 

Inspired by nature, Bodhi J is one of our fave day spas in Perth and the new Cottesloe spa is just as beautiful as the rest.

Taking over the spot that used to be Halfords in the State Buildings, Pooles Temple is the underground jazz bar you need to check out this weekend. Dark and moody with a menu boasting all things French, you’ll want to sink into one of the velvet chairs and drink the night away with a martini or three. 

Perth’s first permanent floating event space, The Raft is brought to us by brother and sister team, Katie and Dan Chrystal, who wanted to bring something seriously different to Perth.

Editor's Note: Ten Acre Block has now closed.

Brought to you by Melissa Palinkas and Susan Whelan, the power duo behind Young George, Ethos Deli + Dining Room is a fresh take on a New York-style deli paired with Eastern European dishes inspired by Melissa’s heritage. 

If you’re looking for Perth’s most elite medical cosmetic clinic, look no further than Youth Lab. Having just opened up a brand new location in Claremont (395 Stirling Hwy) with next-level interiors by Perth-born, Melbourne-based designer Nickolas Gurtler, these guys set the standard when it comes to a contemporary, yet refined, ambient clinic setting. This clinic screams ‘this place is legit’, while still allowing you to feel comfortable. With a dedication to enhancing aesthetic confidence in all of their clients, Youth Lab boasts cutting edge aesthetic technology that delivers seriously noticeable results (so prepare for the post-treatment compliments).

This is the second location for General Public Food Co and we couldn’t be more excited to see these sourdough legends bring their epic eats and community vibes to Inglewood. 

Angel’s House is a pretty little slice of France taking up residence in a heritage-listed 1880s-built home in Fremantle. The bistro is run by two French brothers, Anthony and Jeremy, who are passionate about sourcing locally grown produce to complement their seasonal menu full of tasteful discoveries.

At Mary Street Bakery's Claremont cafe you'll find their famed doughnuts and bread amongst all the other treats you know and love from their five other locations around Perth. 

Perth gelato lovers, you’re going to want to get to Milan Gelato in Victoria Park on the double. 

If you’re in between hairdressers, you’d do well to pay Salon Jaimmelee in West Leederville a visit. Jaimme-Lee and Aisha are all about colour that stands the test of time, cuts that work for you (and your lifestyle) and stunning styling which will leave you feeling a million bucks. 

If your nails are in need of some loving, book yourself an appointment at Luxe Nail Co in Subiaco. Take a look around this dreamy boutique studio and you’ll notice beautiful pastel pink decorations and stunning floral arrangements everywhere, but there’s one thing you won’t find here—electric nail tools. Luxe’s lovely owner Corrine is passionate about enhancing your natural nails rather than filing them down—alongside fellow nail technician Teneale, she’ll carefully buff, polish and paint your nails to perfection in the gentlest way possible. 

Step into this dreamy salon, take a seat in front of the gorgeous mirrors and prepare to be pampered. Located on the bustling strip of Oxford Street in Mount Hawthorn, renowned hair stylist and blogger Faye Redfern achieved her life-long goal of opening her own salon (during a pandemic no less!) in June 2020 and it has quickly become one of Perth's most beautiful and sought-after hair destinations.

Tucked away inside Osborne Park’s European Concepts is Casa Nostra Caffe—makers of everything fresh and delicious. The amazing barista at this family-owned joint makes coffee so good it attracts people from all over Perth, and the chefs are whipping up fresh sandwiches, pastries and cakes on the daily—but wait, there’s more. On Thursdays and Fridays, you can feast on pizza by their Italian pizza chef, and every day of the week you can carb-load with their delicious pasta which is all made in-house. 

A hotspot for foodies from all over Perth, Angelo Street Market in South Perth really is the place to go for fresh local produce, gourmet grocery goodies and everything in between. 

Charcoal And Chai in Como caught our attention for all the right reasons. The menu features the most drool-worthy charcoal-grilled Persian street food dishes with plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians (hello smoky marinated eggplant with lemon tahini and vegan feta), but wait, there’s more.

With a name like Sweatboxhit, it’d be hard for you to not know what you’re getting yourself into when you enter the studio. Here, you’ll be able to work up the biggest sweat of your life as you endure a fast and furious 45 minute workout at Perth's only aqua bag boxing studio.

Sitting pretty at the base of the Ritz-Carlton at Elizabeth Quay is none other than Aurore Patisserie, home to heavenly pastries and delicious coffee. Aside from their irresistible flaky croissants and scrolls, these guys also brew a mean coffee with beans by Veneziano Coffee Roasters and they’ve got soy, oat and almond milk on hand—there’s nothing they’re not good at. Enjoy the ambience and pastel tones inside the patisserie as you sip and crunch away, or take in the sights of Elizabeth Quay by taking a seat outdoors.

After-work drinks just got a whole lot cooler thanks to the Wine Merchant at the State Buildings in Perth. The walls are lined with a carefully curated selection of boutique wines, with drops for new drinkers and those with more seasoned palates—so take a seat at one of the cosy leather booths and enjoy a glass or three. The entire menu of ready-to-drink artisan wines, beers, spirits, aperitifs, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks is food-friendly, so you’re going to want to get comfy as you dig into the best of WA’s local and seasonal produce.

Rechabite Hall, one of the founding buildings along the William Street strip in Northbridge, was once a vibrant dance hall. It then sat dormant, gathering dust, until Marcus Canning, the founder of Fringe World, Rooftop Movies and The Bakery, got it back into tip-top shape in 2019. It's now home to four separate venues and we couldn't pick a favourite if we tried.

Open from morning to midnight on the daily, Blasta Brewing Co in Burswood is all about globally-inspired beers (the word ‘Blasta’ itself comes from Scottish Gaelic, meaning ‘delicious’) and classic pub food.

Nic & Kolo might be a fairly laid back cafe in Applecross but it has some serious fine dining clout behind it and if you don't trust us, you should be able to trust the many awards they've won. They've taken home the CIA Gold Plate Award for Licensed Cafes for the past three years and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Whether you’re a MasterChef tragic or just an avid dumpling fan, you’ll be pleased to hear Bumplings by Brendan Pang will be back up and running at The Sunshine Harvester Works as of next Thursday 11 June.

Housed in the Old Coogee Hotel, Coogee Common is brought to us from the team behind Bread in Common. The 120 year old building has been carefully restored with a helping hand from property developer Adrian Fini and the result is phenomenal.

Like its sibling in Northbridge, Palace Arcade Victoria Park is serving up humongous 22-inch pizzas sold whole or by the slice. Catering for everyone, the pizzas can also be tailored to the needs of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free gamers.

Vegans rejoice—Roho Bure has set up a location in Leederville and they are serving up scrumptious vegan ice cream. With flavours like salted caramel, coconut vanilla with dehydrated raspberry dust and a raspberry coconut and cardamom flavour, it's no wonder we love this place so much.

Billing themselves as a fresh perspective on modern Chinese, Miss Chow’s in South Perth is equal parts warm and friendly service, delicious food, punchy cocktails and a gorgeous airy and open interior.

If you've been searching for giant, delicious fresh pretzels in Perth then look no further than Pretzel.

Velvet Espresso has been serving up some of the best coffee in Perth for years and they seem to just keep getting better. Sitting at the St George’s Terrace end of King Street, Velvet is well known amongst the nine to five crowd for a quick caffeine hit, but they also whip up drool worthy breakfasts for an absolute steal. 

Hearth is the jaw-dropping restaurant that’s attached to The Ritz-Carlton Perth at Elizabeth Quay, but it couldn’t be further from what you’d traditionally think of as a hotel restaurant. At first sight, Hearth is quite simply breathtaking. While you might imagine deep, dark colours in a place that’s named after a fireplace, the fit out is light, bright and uber-relaxing thanks to the cool blues and views of our beautiful Swan River. If it’s a fine day, you might want to get a table outside and do some people watching but come dinner time, try and snag a booth inside for ultimate comfort.

Taking up residence inside The Sunshine Harvester Works in Fremantle, Mexican street-food diner Al Pastor Taqueria transports its guests to the thick of Mexico through their undeniably authentic Mexican flavours. It's brought to us by the same guys behind RoyAl's Chicken and Burgers, so you'll want to get in there on the double.

From the team behind Eat No Evil, La Cabaña in South Fremantle brings authentic Mexican flavours to life by combining their expertise in Mexican cuisine with our own beautiful WA produce. Think tacos, ceviche and an ice-cold drink to wash it all down. La Cabaña will be one of the few places in Perth whipping up epic tacos al pastor—that’s spit roasted pork for those of you playing at home— and if you've been to Mexico, that alone will be enough to have you making your way through their South Fremantle doors every other night. The drinks menu also highlights the incredible wineries and breweries that our state has to offer so get down there and show them some love.

Joining the ranks of amazing wine stores slash neighbourhood bars that have been popping up in Perth, North Bird Dining Room and Wine Store has opened its doors on William Street in Northbridge and you’re going to want to make your way there on the double.

For quirky pastries that will knock your socks off, you need to check out Croff Bakery in Perth. They’re dishing up all kinds of flaky and buttery croissants packed to the max with specialty flavours like jalapeno cheese, durian, char siew pork and pandan coconut. 

Mr Chapple at The Old Synagogue in Fremantle offers up everything from a rooftop bar with views of the famed cafe strip to a French wood fireplace that'll keep patrons nice and toasty in cooler months, with the bar stocking loads of WA craft brews and plenty of spirits.  

L’Chaim is the mysterious underground bar at the historic Old Synagogue in Fremantle and it’s worth hunting down. Named after the Hebrew toast ‘to life’, you can expect high class drinks in old world confines—think: plush booths, moody lighting and a grand old piano which does get played on occasion.

If you’re after freshly baked bread with freshly milled flour, Miller & Baker on Lake Street in Perth is the place to go. Grab yourself a loaf of tangy sourdough, traditional dark rye or a crunchy baguette and head home to make the softest sandwiches you’ll ever eat, or grab one of the sambos they make in store, if that’s more your speed.

Pogo has taken over the spot that used to be May Street Larder in Mount Hawthorn and the Middle Eastern eats are already making waves. It’s still under the Bib & Tucker and May Street team so you can expect chef Scott Bridger’s touch on all the dishes from the whipped hummus with king prawns and Aleppo pepper to the Persian duck pancake—a Persian take on the classic Peking duck pancake.

Is there any place better to take in Fremantle’s stunning views than The Old Synagogue’s beer garden, The Arbor? Overlooking Fremantle Oval, The Arbor is one of four venues within the historic site which was originally home to Western Australia’s first synagogue. 

Chef Leigh Power brings his passion for hawker-style Asian street food to the menu at Tonic & Ginger, the new two-storey eatery at Fremantle’s The Old Synagogue. The wide range of hot, sour, sweet and salty Asian fusion dishes will have you salivating as you indulge in a culinary journey in historic surroundings. Start with bite-sized dishes such as crispy pork ribs with fragrant peanut satay and pickled cucumber salad; graze on salt and pepper chicken wings with kim chi caramel or feast on tagorashi spiced rump cap with mushroom jam and black pepper sauce. Don't forget delicious sides including flaky paratha bread with curry butter.

With a name like this, you can be sure the crew at Joey Zaza's in Perth knows how to whip up a good sandwich. It’s hard not to imagine you’re in New York as you bite into the mouth-watering Porchetta Pleaza, the Mean Boss Parma—a handmade chicken parma with Nonna’s secret Napoli sauce–or even a classic Conti done the Joey Zaza’s way.

If the thought of tasty, made-fresh-daily mozzarella, bocconcini and burrata makes you drool, you’re going to want to head to La Delizia Latticini in Victoria Park immediately.  Award winning cheese maker Antonio Caroli is using his skills to turn fresh produce from around WA into the most delicious handmade cheese we have ever tasted.

With their roots in Rome, the legends at Lupo Lab are dishing up authentic Italian food in the heart of Mount Hawthorn. The lunch and dinner menus are a dream come true for carb-lovers, with house-made pasta of all shapes and sizes taking center stage. Treat yourself to a bowl of fettuccine with crunchy guanciale and pecorino cheese, or dig into the gnocchi of the day.