The planets align for the Beaufort Street Festival 2013
The Beaufort Street Festival continues to be one of the best examples of Creating Communities around. Now in it’s fourth year it still amazes me that this massive event is put…
Browsing: Review
The mother of all beach BBQ’s (Dreaming big at the Margaret River Gourmet Festival 2013)
The invites have gone out, the steaks and snaggers bought, and the BBQ’s cranked up, you’re all set for this years BBQ season. Spare a thought then for Naomi the organiser…
How to save your marriage from divorce (Fly Me To The Moon movie)
Research constantly reminds us about the rising divorce rate and perils of marriage. With a near 50:50 chance of relationships working, is it any wonder that people are marrying later,…
Going Hog Wild at Panorama Restaurant Mullaloo
To me it will always be referred to as that cafe at Mullaloo Tavern, but I believe its real name is Panorama, which is appropriate given the view. Either way…
Suprise at Bollywood Rest.O.Bar
For many years now I’ve gone to see movies at Event Cinema Innaloo and completely bypassed Bollywood Rest.O.Bar located right next door. I had a vague memory of an earlier…
Fostering community development cafe style (Chilling at Chinta)
I love finding hidden spots and this is one of my all time favourites. Hidden behind an inconspicuous looking fence is a dream sanctuary from life, it’s one part…
Movie directors … part human, part sheep dog? (The Turning movie premier in Perth)
The preview of The Turning at the Luna Cinema on Monday 16th was massive. As the crowd took over every inch of the foyer and the stars started to arrive,…
A totally unique experience (The Turning)
Now I don’t always run towards new experiences, but a few weeks ago I jumped at the chance to join a dozen others in a small pitch black room for…
Mexican standoff (8 questions to ask when deciding on a Mexican restaurant)
Last Saturday night I ventured into Mexico and I’m happy to report there were no needles or dodgy passport photos required. Thanks to the West Australian public’s preponderance for trend…
A chocolate surprise at Gusti Restaurant
A few weeks ago I was fortunate to be invited to Gusti Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Perth for lunch. On any normal day my lunch consists of a small…
Gordon Street Garage Tastebud Tune Up
Arriving at Gordon Street Garage on a Friday night the first thing you notice is the buzz. A multitude of conversations all meshing into a one excited hum. Strangely though…
Something fruity is going on at the Art Gallery WA
If you go to the latest MoMa exhibition at the Art Gallery of WA you may be perplexed by one of the pieces on display, I was until the Director…
The Way, Way, Back shows coming of age stories never lose their magic
Whenever I see Steve Carell’s name on a film I get ready for a giggle, not so in The Way, Way, Back. Well actually that’s not quite true, there are…
The answer to one of life’s great questions found at Pica Bar and Cafe
In an earlier post (link) I introduced you to BF, the Maine Coon cat I met as I left the MoMa, Van Gogh, Dali and Beyond exhibition at the Art…
Position Vacant in Burger Restaurant: psychopaths welcome
I’ve driven past the Jus Burgers stores, winner of Best Burgers in Perth, many times and always wondered what their burgers were like. I finally made it into the Subiaco…
When is it good to be turned away from a restaurant?
One of the good things about the Innaloo strip (yes there is a suburb in Perth called Innaloo) is that it’s full of restaurants so you don’t have to book.…
Pink, The Truth About Love Tour (part 2)
Days on and I’m still raving about the Pink concert, her awesome voice, presence and how much she gave of herself to her fans. So as promised here are a few more…
Tarts Cafe revisited
Last year we held an Australian Society of Authors catchup in the boardroom of Tarts Café in Northbridge. The room was a perfect size and more importantly price … free for…
