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Masa Mesa Brings Pupusas, Parrilla and a Taste of Latin America to Nedlands

Masa Mesa Brings Pupusas, Parrilla and a Taste of Latin America to Nedlands

This neighbourhood spot, built around the street foods and comfort dishes of El Salvador and Argentina, is showing WA that Latin cuisine goes beyond tacos.

First Look: Hem Street Food Serves Unfamiliar Banh Mi by Day and Ho Chi Minh City Energy by Night

First Look: Hem Street Food Serves Unfamiliar Banh Mi by Day and Ho Chi Minh City Energy by Night

By day it’s a banh mi shop. By night it becomes a southern Vietnamese street food hangout – low stools, loud flavours and all.

Pearla & Co Is Scott Bridger’s Return to the Beach – With a Smaller Dining Room and Dry-Aged Fish

Pearla & Co Is Scott Bridger’s Return to the Beach – With a Smaller Dining Room and Dry-Aged Fish

The chef behind Bib & Tucker has opened a new coastal restaurant on Leighton Beach – one that lets him cook more intimately and instinctively.

In New Hands, The Cool Room Transforms Seasonal, Simple Breakfasts Into Everyday Pleasures

In New Hands, The Cool Room Transforms Seasonal, Simple Breakfasts Into Everyday Pleasures

Drew Dawson and Charlotte Beeton’s small, thoughtful cafe on Holland Street serves house-baked treats, fresh fruit plates, and comforting breakfast dishes designed to become part of your routine.

Blue Box on Wangara’s Industrial Backstreets Serves Burmese Dishes You Rarely Find Outside Myanmar

Blue Box on Wangara’s Industrial Backstreets Serves Burmese Dishes You Rarely Find Outside Myanmar

In a quiet Wangara industrial strip, this lunch bar looks like any other. But behind the pie warmer and fridges of choccy milk is one of Perth’s most exciting kitchens – where mohinga, Rakhine noodle soups and custardy Shan tofu are made with care by Burmese high school sweethearts.

Now Open: Ronnies, a New Beachside Slice Shop by the Hoodburger Team

Now Open: Ronnies, a New Beachside Slice Shop by the Hoodburger Team

At Scarborough’s newest pizza spot, find chewy, foldable slices topped with vodka sauce, sweet sausage or whipped ricotta, plus meatballs subs made from an old family recipe.

Coming Soon: A Fremantle Family-Run Irish Pub Where You Can Ring a Bell for a Pint

Coming Soon: A Fremantle Family-Run Irish Pub Where You Can Ring a Bell for a Pint

Named after a beloved Rottnest priest, Mons O’Shea revives the charm of traditional Irish pubs – complete with black pudding, Guinness on tap and a grocery shop out front.

Now Open: North 54, a Modern Banh Mi Shop Led by One of Perth’s Most Promising Young Chefs

Now Open: North 54, a Modern Banh Mi Shop Led by One of Perth’s Most Promising Young Chefs

The former Petition and Vinotto chef is giving traditional banh mi a playful remix with fillings like roasted pork marinated in fermented red bean, son-in-law eggs, and grilled lamb meatballs with cumin labneh.

Now Open: Lulu’s Cantina, the Panini-Slinging Neighbour to Perth’s Favourite Pasta Spot

Now Open: Lulu’s Cantina, the Panini-Slinging Neighbour to Perth’s Favourite Pasta Spot

A walk-in wine bar from the Lulu La Delizia team is now open next door and serving thick-cut panini (including a Tony Soprano tribute), daily pasta specials, antipasti and aperitivo, plus anchovy-laced fried bread that makes the whole room smell amazing.

Lulu La Delizia’s New Cantina Is Casual, Concrete-Clad and Coming Soon to Subiaco

Lulu La Delizia’s New Cantina Is Casual, Concrete-Clad and Coming Soon to Subiaco

Perth’s most beloved pasta restaurant is opening a second dining space and, while the pasta and meatballs are still in play, this one’s focused on panini, aperitivo and standing at the bar with an espresso in hand.

First Look: Light Years Lands in Perth With Its Most Ambitious Menu Yet

First Look: Light Years Lands in Perth With Its Most Ambitious Menu Yet

The newest outpost of coastal dining favourite Light Years has opened in Perth’s CBD, bringing with it a sprawling shareable menu and plenty of room for new ideas.

Now Open: Claremont’s Avalon Serves Mediterranean Food on Its Own Terms

Now Open: Claremont’s Avalon Serves Mediterranean Food on Its Own Terms

Yiasou! Ciao! Greek and Italian traditions are elevated by local produce, and a champagne-heavy drinks list is served with a side of live music at this refined new eatery.