Savoury inspirations at Taste Perth 2015
Following on from the previous post … drinks done, it was on to the savoury dishes at this years Taste Perth.
Browsing: Travel
Taste Perth even better in 2015: First up Cocktail Gastronomy
The threat of a storm wasn’t enough to put me off Taste Perth 2015. I’d been last year so I knew it was worth the effort and I wasn’t wrong,…
A lunch time special worth trying (Recipe Restaurant)
Lunchtime deals offer a great way for customers to try a new restaurant without committing to a full meal, but sometimes they can be hit and miss. A friend and I…
No rest for mother’s (Mother’s Day Classic Run Perth 2015)
Mother’s Day … after years of worrying, advising, fixing, hugging, dressing, feeding and burping (of their offspring naturally … although after one too many champers ?!?) surely they’ve earned a day…
Anzac 100 years on
The past few days have presented several opportunities to ponder the determination, courage and mateship shown by the ANZACs, not least of which was the sunset service held at Kings Park on…
Perth Street Art (Public 2015) Work In Progress #1Hosae
In last years post about the Public 2014 street art festival I pondered … ‘could we lucky enough to have a repeat performance next year’ (see post here). Well we…
Some Me Time at hidden gem, Babooshka Cafe
I love it when you wander down a laneway and find a fantastic new café. This time it included a range of cute pepper and salt Babushka dolls.
11 things to ponder at Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe 2015
Ponder for a moment sorting through 300 submissions to end up with 69 sculptures from 70 local national and international artists, then working with these artists for 9 months…
International Women’s Day at Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe
On Friday morning the winners of Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe 2015 were announced, more on that later. The morning began with a wonderful welcome to country by Richard Wally who…
Split personality and memories at Subidoo
Some of you may remember Orioles in Subiaco. Always full to the brim it was the place to be seen for many years. Sadly, even though it’s been through several…
What’s in a name? (Rottnest Swim 2015)
As I begin this piece the first wave of Rottnest Swim competitors are entering the water at Cottesloe beach and beginning the 19.7 kilometre swim to Rottnest. The swim challenges…
The perfect transitional meal (Barchetta)
There’s only one thing better than having lunch on the balcony of a beachside café in summer … Having lunch on the balcony of a beachside café … in…
Sock trauma unearthed at Telstra Perth Fashion Festival 2014
I’ve finally surfaced after a weekend of fashion to bring you the first of several fashion posts, those with an aversion to fashion should avert their eyes now. The first show…
Missing in action at Telstra Perth Fashion Festival 2014
A very late post today because I’ve been missing in action at this years Telstra Perth Fashion Festival… © The Ponder Room It was a great day of fashion and…
From the Curator of Richard Avedon People exhibition at AGWA
When a new exhibition comes to the AGWA I enjoy hearing from the curator, as they provide fascinating insights into what it takes to get an exhibition to Perth and…
Why couldn’t the woman cross the road? (City to Surf)
On Sunday I tried to cross St Georges Terrace to get to a function at the Parmelia. Knowing that the City to Surf fun run was on and all the roads…
What do Masterchef Australia, the Swan Valley and the RSPCA have in common?
What would bring George Calombaris (Masterchef Australia), Kiren Mainwaring (Co-op Dining), Singapore wine writer Ch’ng Poh Tiong, Anna Gare and the RSPCA together with an array of first class produce…
Last minute delight at Circa Bistro Mt Lawley
Last week I met up with two hard to pin down friends. Our busy lives, combined with the plethora of interesting new restaurants in Perth, caused a minor brain fade.…
