Thanks for the suggestions guys - they are appreciated. When i lived in Perth i generally ate out in the Northern suburbs (where i lived) and its a bit of a hike to get over there now (and i am so glad that i will never have to do the 130k round hike accross perth daily like i did at one point)

Let us know where you end up and what you thought, James :)


i have absolutely no idea what youre talking about re tomorrow? is there another food fair on?


Aiya.

The Vegan Festival, remember? As I said, I can't guarantee the quality of the rest of the food but can guarantee the sticky rice and mango.

At the very least, you'll have something to mock next week on SSC ;)


Can I come? I will be at the East Perth basketball ring at some point during the day and will need some sustenance to keep me performing at my best. :lol:

Of course you can, Gabs. 10am - 2pm, are you free?

Let us know where you end up and what you thought, James :)




Aiya.

The Vegan Festival, remember? As I said, I can't guarantee the quality of the rest of the food but can guarantee the sticky rice and mango.

At the very least, you'll have something to mock next week on SSC ;)




Of course you can, Gabs. 10am - 2pm, are you free?

Maybe... not sure on times atm.

Or you could bring it down to the bball court? :lol:

ah yes i forgot. will see how i go, ive got a meeting in freo at some stage, will call you in the morning.

at least with gabs coming you know he will say the food is world class even if it is isnt...





sorry gabs, couldnt help it

^^ im easy to please... so would say that is a good quality to have...

p.s Mincy do they serve meat pies?

Maybe... not sure on times atm.

Or you could bring it down to the bball court? :lol:

Don't be lazy, it's only in Subiaco :poke:


ah yes i forgot. will see how i go, ive got a meeting in freo at some stage, will call you in the morning.


Not too early ok, Mr 5am. I won't be up until 7am.



sorry gabs, couldnt help it

In case you didn't catch it, Gabs :)

Yes, they have meat pies. What do you think lah.

Was it chock and block?

Don't be cleaver.

I would just add that Sienna's in Leederville is terrible. Truly, terrible.

Possibly the worst sit-down restaurant that I have eaten at anywhere in the world (well actually the Oxford branch of a chain over here Bella Italia probably takes that crown - I knew it would be terrible and warned my friends but they didn't listen).

This is why I love you, acc.

We need more men like you, who actually give a damn about what they put on.

From memory, I have:

1 x Teal
1 x Red
2 x Beige
1 x Grey
1 x White
1 x Black/White/Grey
2 x Black
1 x Silver/Grey

Am on the lookout for a good Navy coat but I am picky about them. Want a good quality wool coat with gold buttons.

+10 points for owning a red coat :okay:

Maybe you and I can go shopping when you're here?

Thanks, although they were the coats on the rack, not all mine! Mine was the nice cream Burberry one though - easily the best on the rack ;)

Do you get cold easily? I want a new coat, something darker than what I have however am questioning the value of purchasing one when I might only be spending one more winter over here.

I've already done far too much clothes shopping over the past few weeks!

Red is definitely not my colour lol.

Shopping could work - I don't need to buy anything but a tour of all the new retail would be nice :)

places you have to take your shoes off (at some, not all tables) are fuji and jun

and that place we went to for the first FP Christmas dinner (or was that Fuji?)

Imagine there'll be a new DA lodged at this site soon enough ...

http://www.oneperth.com.au/2010/10/29/cockroach-restaurant-zapped-50000/

Yick.

^To be fair, they are just staying true to their name.

Everyone knows that indians follow the laws of the jungle. If you're not aware, just speak to sanj. He'll give you the heads up on the ways of his people.

Did you not say hello?

He's quite friendly and loveable, you know.

Haha, well, one, I wasn't certain it was him, and two, I was with a colleague, and didn't want to run the risk of uncovering my *alterego*.

Are you gay, Vick?

Nah.

were u the guy sitting outside with the black glasses? i was wondering why i got a weird look when i was leaving, like you recognised me from somewhere

Since when is giving someone the "I wanna rape them in a dark alley" look dirty?!

But yeah, that was me, and you've summed up the reasoning behind my "weird look" perfectly.

I would just add that Sienna's in Leederville is terrible. Truly, terrible.

Harsh assessment IMO. I mean obviously it's not top end fine dining but the pizzas are good enough and the pasta. It's better than fatbellies was:) I do struggle to go on non-cheap nights.


I'm taking a niece (5 years old) to Frasers tonight. Kid friendly? I forgot to ask.

It'll cost you less, and she'll have a better time, at Siennas;) kids pizza, drink and ice cream deal is a godsend. Plus a playground!

i can somewhat understand why you would choose to go to siennas if you have kids but if not then fuck that, the food is terrible. ive had 2 absolutely vomit worthy pastas from there, surely we have moved on in perth from overcooked pasta drowned in heaps of shit sauce?

Harsh assessment IMO.


We went to Frasers last night, the kids menu costs $7.50, with adult sized portions. This is for a complete kids meal. The waiter even made a pink coloured "kids champagne" for my niece, for which we were not charged.

Sienna's is truly shit. Now that Jus Burgers is opening on William, I will never need to go to Leederville.

Last time I went to Sienna's I was truly appalled.

It's like the 80's never died, it lives on in Leederville!

You need to contemporise, man!

Last time I went to Sienna's I was truly appalled.

It's like the 80's never died, it lives on in Leederville!


I thought the 80s were back in style? Lol in the 80's even to mid 1990s it was Fatbellies and maybe having eaten there still makes me feel Sienna's is a step forward! I say the Pizzas are good and now I think about it it must be years since I had anything other than a pizza.

It is like people who bag Anna Vietnamese... well it's not my fault they don;t know to get the stuffed chicken wings and the special lamb curry.

if ever a word described a likely bad eating experience it is "contemporary" so I'm unlikely to contemporise.
:banana::banana::banana::bash::bash:
my kids wanted the emiticons sorry.
he also said he likes Siennas, he likes the playground, and a TV, and the ham and olive pizzas.

annas is pretty damn average sorry and i could be wrong here (unlikely though) but lamb curry doesnt sound very vietnamese to me either

tra vinh > annas

toto > annas

lido > annas

viet hoa > annas

probably in that order too with the first 2 being a fair bit better than lido and viet hoa IMO

bl matt

wrong thread :lol:

lamb curry doesnt sound very vietnamese to me either

I gather that many people, when they move to different countries, adapt their cuisines to suit availability of local produce? No? I just love lamb myself.

Anyway it wasn't a defence of Anna's (which I do like btw), it was more a comment that local knowledge helps make the best of a menu. Hmm none of those places sound like they are walking distance from my place either.

Also - I was in North Perth Sat night to see a gig at the Rosemount and was astounded at the total lack of food options in the area. Flying Taco was packed and we ended up eating at the pub which was surprisingly nice and surprisingly cheap (that does not mean awesome food for amazingly low prices btw but I had no expectations). Anyone know what bar 459 next door's food is like? There was a private function otherwise would have given it a go. It reminded me of a bad date in the mid 1990s where she lived in a suburb and I just figured there would be places to eat (not at that stage being aware of the total dearth of food options outside the inner city). Maybe I'm just old enough to remember how bad things once were!

just went to lamonts' closing dinner before the renovations begin. simply delicious. the zucchini flowers, roasted duck fat potatos with shaved truffle and rare wagyu beef were def the highlight

Speaking of contemporary, I'm not sure over-priced, over-hyped burgers and tapas that neither resemble or have any of the appeal of the real thing are any better than a cheap and cheerful pasta. 'Cheap' used as a relative term here :).

I never understand in Perth why of all the immense possibilities there are with food, everyone copies everyone else. You'd think people went in to the food business for the creative part of it, else why else would you do it?

Anyway, I'm about to post something very 80's...I love dragging up old favourites. I love my mums 1970's CWA cookbook which I've got as well, food-stuff stains and all.

An onion, cheese and dill quiche I made for Pink Ribbon Day morning tea. I would have made it a quiche lorraine, because bacon is pink, but there were vegetarians to be considered, so red onion it was instead.

Don't usually photograph what I cook, but this was quite an event with pastry involved, so it had to be documented for posterity. I hate making that hideous stuff, although i've excellent pastry hands (which really just means they're as cold as a frogs bum).

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just went to lamonts' closing dinner before the renovations begin. simply delicious. the zucchini flowers, roasted duck fat potatos with shaved truffle and rare wagyu beef were def the highlight

How did they do their zucchini flowers?

they were wrapped in a small amount of proscuitto i think and then lightly battered/fried

^Oh, interesting thanks, I've never tried them. I think sometimes they are stuffed as well.

yeah it was stuff with something orange, possibly sweet potato?

did you see kate lamont?

did you quiz her about oprah? lol. :p

Also - I was in North Perth Sat night to see a gig at the Rosemount and was astounded at the total lack of food options in the area. Flying Taco was packed and we ended up eating at the pub which was surprisingly nice and surprisingly cheap (that does not mean awesome food for amazingly low prices btw but I had no expectations).

That's good to hear as I had eyed off the Rosemount to eat at...

Also - I was in North Perth Sat night to see a gig at the Rosemount and was astounded at the total lack of food options in the area. Flying Taco was packed and we ended up eating at the pub which was surprisingly nice and surprisingly cheap (that does not mean awesome food for amazingly low prices btw but I had no expectations). Anyone know what bar 459 next door's food is like? There was a private function otherwise would have given it a go. It reminded me of a bad date in the mid 1990s where she lived in a suburb and I just figured there would be places to eat (not at that stage being aware of the total dearth of food options outside the inner city). Maybe I'm just old enough to remember how bad things once were!

within walking distance wouldve only been flying taco (good), that little mexican place (redefines hit and miss), kebab place, dodgy looking chinese i havent been to and saowanees thai which is your typical whitefella thai food but quite tasty.

there are a lot more options during the day with little pantry, milkd and il circolo.

also the place where piccolo used to be (next to flying taco) is currently being worked on, will hopefully be something good

on another note, ran into someone who is importing some white truffles and fresh porcinis on saturday! my order will be arriving in just over a week!

Do you get cold easily? I want a new coat, something darker than what I have however am questioning the value of purchasing one when I might only be spending one more winter over here.

Shopping could work - I don't need to buy anything but a tour of all the new retail would be nice :)

So the red coat is not yours? Boo :tongue2:

And I was actually quite surprised that even you would have so many coats as it's not that far from the amount I have! Makes sense now!

Get cold very, very easily. I don't have enough padding to keep me warm, you see.

Even if you're gonna be there for only one more winter, you can still wear it back home, no?

Yep, that sounds good. We can do that.

Only 11 more days!! :banana:



Nah.

Cool, just checking ;)


he also said he likes Siennas, he likes the playground, and a TV, and the ham and olive pizzas.

I think that's more than fair enough, Matt.

Kids can be extremely fussy when it comes to food and if both of you are happy with the current set up then all the more reason for you to keep going back.

I don't like the place personally but I know a couple people who do.

The playground and TV would be perfect for keeping the kids occupied while the adults ate. Most definitely.

did you see kate lamont?

did you quiz her about oprah? lol. :p

yes we chatted. didn't go there lol.

Hey Sanj do you (or anyone else) use urban spoon to rate places? That would save the trouble of me having to ask you what is good and bad.

Hey Sanj do you (or anyone else) use urban spoon to rate places? That would save the trouble of me having to ask you what is good and bad.

hey, sorry just saw this. no i dont, i occasionally read it but have never posted on it. feel free to ask any questions here, ill always help if i can

besides, it will be nice for my opinion to not be unsolicited for once

went to the 2nd largesse dinner last night. jointly put on by amuse, divido, bouchard, dear friends, clarke's and red cabbage. 100% of ticket sales goes to charity, everyone works for free etc

food was fantastic, wines were very nice too.



amuse of pineapple and chilli sorbet in a green tea cone

Gidgegannup marron, ginger and dessert lime, wild stinging nettle and sweet potato vermicelli
Kiren Mainwaring – Dear Friends Restaurant


8hr hour pork belly, BBQ char siu glaze, chilli and baby squid salad
Scott O’Sullivan – Red Cabbage Food + Wine


Quail, mushroom cannelloni, celeriac puree and foie gras
Todd Stuart – Bouchard


Insalata di baccalà
Jason Jujnovich - Divido


Linley Valley suckling pig, apple textures and crackle dust
Stephen Clarke – Clarkes of North Beach


Chocolate, blueberries and fennel
Hadleigh Troy – Restaurant Amusé

Stella McCartney for Target 2010:

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Some beautiful pieces. Not sure I'd fork out over $200 for some of them though.

You know what I have noticed. Since the NB Piazza has opened 3 businesses surrounding it have gone out of business. Dome, Fish monger/Branded Burgers and the Chinese/Indian restaurant two shops over. And there have been no additions to that James-Lake Street intersection. The Piazza is turning one this month, so my question is: Has the Piazza lived up to its hype?

As far as I know, the Dome is still undergoing renovations and Branded Burgers closed down cos they were crap. Not sure what happened to that Indian place.

I was walking home yesterday after work and I think a new tenant is moving in (ex-Branded Burgers site) as a few men were unloading things from a van into the premises.



In other news, the Taj Mahal on Lake St has its grand opening on November 11th. The fitout is really quite lovely - they've taken a fair amount of time and effort to put it together. I especially like the carved horses at the front.

that indian place was a special kind of shit and deserved to close. incidentally they did some pasta dishes too. yes, all on the same menu

branded burgers also crap by all accounts and the seafood place before it looked really average.

dome - has been closed for ages but hey, it's dome so enough said



i dont think it is anything related to the piazza and also dont think they should have been propped up by the piazza. if anything i find this heartening as places might now need to be good in order to survive

If that were true then the cafe that's within the Piazza will also close down because it is truly and utterly crap.

But I don't think the Piazza really affects the surrounding establishments in terms of determining whether they do well/badly.

It's a vast improvement from the grass that was there before and also a great sitting place during the day. Apart from its opening, I don't think I've attended an event at night so can't really comment on that.

If that were true then the cafe that's within the Piazza will also close down because it is truly and utterly crap.

But I don't think the Piazza really affects the surrounding establishments in terms of determining whether they do well/badly.

It's a vast improvement from the grass that was there before and also a great sitting place during the day. Apart from its opening, I don't think I've attended an event at night so can't really comment on that.

ive heard it has improved actually (CNR cafe that is). i also had a pretty good ccoffee from there a few months ago .cant speak re the food etc as the peopel who went there arent the fussiest but it does seem to be better than when it first opened

the piazza isnt meant to be groundbreaking but i do think it's a welcome addition

^^ yeh CNR cafe has improved its coffee!!

there was a lot of hype surrounding the piazza and that is was going to be the messiah that came to NB salvation...

Also the old Vultures/Loreto lounge has re-opened, now the Bell Tower Cafe. Had a coffee there sunday arvo, was awesome sitting outside watching people walking up n down William St and the breeze was beautiful!! Coffee was ok for there 1st day as well!

Goddammit, Gabs. And you didn't tell me this because? :poke:

Goddammit, Gabs. And you didn't tell me this because? :poke:

haha... it has improved, but not wortyh going there while, Zebba, Milk n Honey, Frisk, Ink Expresso, 399, Opal or Tarts are open...

Where is Ink Expresso again?

I have heard great things about the coffee at Bar 399 but have always just had coffee/it's too late for it each time I go.

Early day's, but looking good...

...a Brazilian themed bar between Francis and Aberdeen on William... Caiparinhas (spelling? being the specialty.... mmmm

noice!

btw how was frasers?

Where is Ink Expresso again?

I have heard great things about the coffee at Bar 399 but have always just had coffee/it's too late for it each time I go.

Highly recommend coffee at 399!! :)

Early day's, but looking good...

...a Brazilian themed bar between Francis and Aberdeen on William... Caiparinhas (spelling? being the specialty.... mmmm

Is this the one you mentioned on Saturday?

Highly recommend coffee at 399!! :)


Hullo, Gabs:

Where is Ink Expresso again?

noice!

btw how was frasers?

Firstly, so pissed I couldn't get to cube, but I wasn't going to run out on my 85 year old grandma... (I know you especially understand this!).


Frasers.

Not too much to report, because I had a very simple meal. Steak - had a Scotch Fillet (300g), I would say it was pretty close to perfect. Can't even remember the sauce, there wasn't much of it - it wasn't needed, the steak was really that good. They offered a selection of mustards to go with the steak.

Good wine list, not too ridiculously priced.

Entree had some scallops with a pea sauce, they were good, no complaints there. Also tried the white bait, I have had better, I guess it just felt a bit heavy - but, again, no real complaints.

Looking around, the one thing I noticed was that everybody's portion sizes were quite large.

The atmosphere was spot on for a "fancy" and yet casual dinner with a family group. Service, whilst not outstanding, was very good.

The one kid we had was very well looked after.

As we were leaving, there was an auction going on upstairs. We walked past, and I heard "12 thousand dollars.... going once...." ... that was enough for me to shout out "TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS!"... all I could hear was the sound of an audience gasping as I walked away with my Grandma. She got a giggle out of it...

Highly recommend coffee at 399!! :)



Is this the one you mentioned on Saturday?

I think so - Saturday was a blur to be honest...

Firstly, so pissed I couldn't get to cube, but I wasn't going to run out on my 85 year old grandma... (I know you especially understand this!).


Frasers.

Not too much to report, because I had a very simple meal. Steak - had a Scotch Fillet (300g), I would say it was pretty close to perfect. Can't even remember the sauce, there wasn't much of it - it wasn't needed, the steak was really that good. They offered a selection of mustards to go with the steak.

Good wine list, not too ridiculously priced.

Entree had some scallops with a pea sauce, they were good, no complaints there. Also tried the white bait, I have had better, I guess it just felt a bit heavy - but, again, no real complaints.

Looking around, the one thing I noticed was that everybody's portion sizes were quite large.

The atmosphere was spot on for a "fancy" and yet casual dinner with a family group. Service, whilst not outstanding, was very good.

The one kid we had was very well looked after.

As we were leaving, there was an auction going on upstairs. We walked past, and I heard "12 thousand dollars.... going once...." ... that was enough for me to shout out "TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS!"... all I could hear was the sound of an audience gasping as I walked away with my Grandma. She got a giggle out of it...

all good re cube, i had a great time and he was pretty damn good but i completely understand, i wouldve done the same. was also the roughest crowd ive ever seen but interestingly no fights despite the aggression simmering

yeah frasers sounds like exactly what you were looking for, it is probably where i would take family members if i needed to have a similar dinner. how much was it?

lulz re the auction you twat

lulz re the auction you twat

haha

Yep - for seven people and a kid, it was $800. We're not huge drinkers, but did squeeze in a bottle of Verve for that price, so, pretty good value. I think the steaks were in the $35 - $50 range.

As we were leaving, there was an auction going on upstairs. We walked past, and I heard "12 thousand dollars.... going once...." ... that was enough for me to shout out "TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS!"... all I could hear was the sound of an audience gasping as I walked away with my Grandma. She got a giggle out of it...

:lol:

Only you, Nate.

:lol:

Only you, Nate.

lol

I once spent a few months living in Venice Beach (Los Angeles).. they film a LOT of TV shows/movies etc down there.

My local friends taught me to yell out "CUT! THATS A WRAP! PRINT IT! OK EVERYBODY, TAKE FIVE".

It would seriously shut the whole shoot down...

Hullo, Gabs:

Hullooo Mince!

Cnr of Newcastle and Fitzgerald. :)

Thanks Gabs :)

Anyone got any thoughts on Eurobar?

bad music, vacuous tarts and faux mullets.

said vacuous tarts can be pleasing to the eye though

Anyone got any thoughts on Eurobar?

you wanna get ya dance on?!

its ok, but it all depends on who you are with!!

bad music, vacuous tarts and faux mullets.

This.

Even during the day it's like this.



said vacuous tarts can be pleasing to the eye though

What was that you said about your disgust for slappers? Hmmm?

:lol: sounds promising then...

SLUTS ARE PEOPLE TOO MINCY, STOP BEING MEAN

Quit making me laugh so much, please. I almost gurgled my coffee this morning.

And my tummy is now quite full from Melbourne Cup lunch.

where did you go?

you referring to the perfy banner comment i made this morning? i must admit i thought it was a good'un too

Yeah, that one, lawl. Shouldn't read SSC while I'm drinking coffee. Not the first time that's happened.

We went to a client's office for the lunch. Food was catered but I've no idea where from so no review, sorry :)

stop reviewing food and enjoy it...

Dont you find that you enjoy it less when your are constantly being critical of everything that goes into your mouth?

stop reviewing food and enjoy it...

Dont you find that you enjoy it less when your are constantly being critical of everything that goes into your mouth?

Thats what she said!!

stop reviewing food and enjoy it...

Dont you find that you enjoy it less when your are constantly being critical of everything that goes into your mouth?

I don't think any of us actively sits there and think of what's good/bad about it while we're out.

I do remember what worked well and what didn't, how the service was etc. It's not a conscious thing at all. And you can't really make a decision until the end of the meal.

I just don't believe in eating food that isn't nice. And it's actually really very refreshing to be able to discuss it with other people.

And I don't want to inflate his ego even more but I especially enjoy talking about food with Sanj because he knows what he's on about (unlike most people) and he's probably just as fussy as I am. None of my friends can have the same kind of conversation about food with me as I can with Sanj.


Thats what she said!!

We need a not impressed emoticon.

stop reviewing food and enjoy it...

Dont you find that you enjoy it less when your are constantly being critical of everything that goes into your mouth?

:lol: of all the things i have been accused of not enjoying food is certainly not one of them

i enjoy food immensely, hence my passion for it and why im always curious. it is also something that soonish i will be involved in financially so i constantly ask questions

btw im just as quick to dish out praise as i am to criticise, surely all my gushing in this thread is testament to that?

I don't think any of us actively sits there and think of what's good/bad about it while we're out.

I do remember what worked well and what didn't, how the service was etc. It's not a conscious thing at all. And you can't really make a decision until the end of the meal.

I just don't believe in eating food that isn't nice. And it's actually really very refreshing to be able to discuss it with other people.

And I don't want to inflate his ego even more but I especially enjoy talking about food with Sanj because he knows what he's on about (unlike most people) and he's probably just as fussy as I am. None of my friends can have the same kind of conversation about food with me as I can with Sanj.




We need a not impressed emoticon.

I go by the old saying... Ignorance is bliss!!

But we all have hobbies... I guess fooding is yours.

:lol: of all the things i have been accused of not enjoying food is certainly not one of them

i enjoy food immensely, hence my passion for it and why im always curious. it is also something that soonish i will be involved in financially so i constantly ask questions

btw im just as quick to dish out praise as i am to criticise, surely all my gushing in this thread is testament to that?

not referring to any positive or negative comments you have ever made.

was just a bit of a laugh at yours and mincy's expense...

p.s you any closer to getting your dream to come to fruition?? Good luck mate!!

But we all have hobbies... I guess fooding is yours.

Try again.

You know me better than that, Gabs.

somewhat closer, in early discussions with someone re a possible site. juggling the $$ is what im struggling with, there are at least 4 different things that have a lot of potential to make $$ at the moment so am trying to work out exactly what to do

not a bad problem to have i suppose but quite exhausting mentally

^^ are you say that you do not regularly partake in the sport of fooding*??

*fooding is defined as someone who, rates restaurants and posts their experiences online, takes photos of food and posts them online, regularly discusses food (not the cooking of) amongst other fooding competitors.

somewhat closer, in early discussions with someone re a possible site. juggling the $$ is what im struggling with, there are at least 4 different things that have a lot of potential to make $$ at the moment so am trying to work out exactly what to do

not a bad problem to have i suppose but quite exhausting mentally

It can be very overwhelming! if you need a hand with marketing lemme know... I got tha skillz dat pay da billz!!

I would say sanj is more into the sport of "gaying".

*gaying is defined as someone who, rates gays and posts their experiences online, takes photos of gays and posts them online, regularly discusses gays (and the rooting of) amongst other gaying competitors

:rofl:

I would say sanj is more into the sport of "gaying".

*gaying is defined as someone who, rates gays and posts their experiences online, takes photos of gays and posts them online, regularly discusses gays (and the rooting of) amongst other gaying competitors

YOUR JUS JELLUS

I would say sanj is more into the sport of "gaying".

*gaying is defined as someone who, rates gays and posts their experiences online, takes photos of gays and posts them online, regularly discusses gays (and the rooting of) amongst other gaying competitors

:rofl:

Bah stupid multiquote didn't work.

Re all the discussion a few pages back. Damn there are so many new places opening and to think I used to be on top of all of this. Very cool, looking forward to checking as many of them out as possible.

Re Nate's auction and LA random shouts - gold, and double gold!

Re Eurobar - never liked that place, was always full of dickhead wogs who thought they were awesome.

Re Sanj getting involved in food soon and having ventures with the potential to combine his passions and $$$ - awesome stuff mate.

i love being gay... :D

^^ are you say that you do not regularly partake in the sport of fooding*??

*fooding is defined as someone who, rates restaurants and posts their experiences online, takes photos of food and posts them online, regularly discusses food (not the cooking of) amongst other fooding competitors.

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My love for shoes > love for food

i love being gay... :D

so you gonna do some gaying this weekend??

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Miensie/SSC%20-%20Buildings/SSC%20-%20Food/Miscellaneous/jimmy-choo-lance-sandals-3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Miensie/SSC%20-%20Buildings/SSC%20-%20Food/Miscellaneous/jimmy-choo-seattle-sandal.jpg

My love for shoes > love for food

My love for sneakers > breathing

My love for sneakers > breathing

I hear ya.

My brother is exactly the same.

Love for shoes runs in my family it seems.

I hear ya.

My brother is exactly the same.

Love for shoes runs in my family it seems.

I would say miensie is more into the sport of "shoeing".

*shoeing is defined as someone who, rates shoes and posts their experiences online, takes photos of shoes and posts them online, regularly discusses shoes (and the wearing of) amongst other shoeing competitors

multipurpose sentences are great.

I hear ya.

My brother is exactly the same.

Love for shoes runs in my family it seems.

yet another sign your brother is homo

how many is that now? 4 or 5?

^^ At least they can all share their shoes amongst the family.

27/10/2010
"CENTRAL PARK"
152-158 St Georges Terrace PERTH WA 6000
Cafe Kiosk fitout - Central Park
55,000.00
BA-HTH 2010/531

27/10/2010
Unit 31/103-105 Francis Street NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003
Change of Use from Cafe to small Bar- Frisk Expresso Cafe
0.0
DA 2010/2343

27/10/2010
82-86 James Street NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003
Alfresco - Milk and Honey
0.00
ALFRSC 2010/9023

29/10/2010
189-199 William Street NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003
Retail Fitout to store - Jus Burgers.
220,000.00
BA-HTH 2010/534
:banana2:

frisk small bar? that could be interesting

jus burgers is aiming to be open in december i think

Walked past the EPRA shops (empty at the moment) on the way to drop off my Tax Return on Monday. They look pretty good inside. (Outre was closed so couldn't pop in :()

I would say miensie is more into the sport of "shoeing".


:okay:

What's with you, Stu? Popping in and out sporadically. Been keeping well?

Bet your lovely lady doesn't still think you're some kind of retail God, huh? :tongue2:


yet another sign your brother is homo

how many is that now? 4 or 5?

Ahahahaha...is that what we were trying to remember the other day?

He has 12 pairs of white Converse :nuts:

At least my shoes are different.

29/10/2010
189-199 William Street NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003
Retail Fitout to store - Jus Burgers.
220,000.00
BA-HTH 2010/534

HELL YEAH!

...Bart, yeah, they're looking good. Four tennants got hand over this weel, so things will start happening now... Check out Street View on google, William Street Northbridge, it is quite amazing how much things have changed. Was four lanes of traffic, now two, wide footpaths, new TAFE, new shops, trees, benches, etc

yeah i must say im happy to admit i was wrong re EPRA. so far things are definitely looking good

^^ Who are you and what have you done with Sanj?

ive got plenty of faults but being unwilling to admit when im wrong is not usually one of them.

bl bart

29/10/2010
189-199 William Street NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003
Retail Fitout to store - Jus Burgers.
220,000.00
BA-HTH 2010/534

HELL YEAH!

...Bart, yeah, they're looking good. Four tennants got hand over this weel, so things will start happening now... Check out Street View on google, William Street Northbridge, it is quite amazing how much things have changed. Was four lanes of traffic, now two, wide footpaths, new TAFE, new shops, trees, benches, etc

Out of interest, who was around when the freeway was built through Northbridge? What was it like at the time? AIUI Main Roads demolished a swathe of buildings (mainly backyards?) between Aberdeen & Newcastle streets, whilst mostly leaving the street frontage buildings intact.

What's with you, Stu? Popping in and out sporadically. Been keeping well?

Bet your lovely lady doesn't still think you're some kind of retail God, huh? :tongue2:



You better believe it girl. Although I think she's onto me now 'cos she just nods, smiles and walks away when I make inappropriate clothing suggestions. Which apparently happens a lot.

(whats with your memory by the way?)

FvCK YES to all these!!
27/10/2010
Unit 31/103-105 Francis Street NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003
Change of Use from Cafe to small Bar- Frisk Expresso Cafe
0.0
DA 2010/2343

27/10/2010
82-86 James Street NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003
Alfresco - Milk and Honey
0.00
ALFRSC 2010/9023

29/10/2010
189-199 William Street NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003
Retail Fitout to store - Jus Burgers.
220,000.00
BA-HTH 2010/534

Re EPRA, loving their work!! Hopefully this time next year everyone will want to live in NB and my apartment will be worth a million bucks!!!

You better believe it girl. Although I think she's onto me now 'cos she just nods, smiles and walks away when I make inappropriate clothing suggestions. Which apparently happens a lot.

(whats with your memory by the way?)

Suggestions for crutchless pants will do that.

You better believe it girl. Although I think she's onto me now 'cos she just nods, smiles and walks away when I make inappropriate clothing suggestions. Which apparently happens a lot.

Yayness for you :)

Unless your girl has no clue (and even then, she'll probably fight you), most girls will do just that when their boyfriend suggests clothing for them.

Do you still rate Lanna Thai, Stu?



(whats with your memory by the way?)

Haha...not sure to be honest.

I can just remember stuff like that really easily.

Yayness for you :)

Unless your girl has no clue (and even then, she'll probably fight you), most girls will do just that when their boyfriend suggests clothing for them.

..and yet our opinion is always asked after the purchase which is ironic:)


Do you still rate Lanna Thai, Stu?


Oh god, its quite a while ago since i've been there. It was pretty good overall if I remember rightly but I can't remember specifically what we ate so not much help unfortunately. At the time it was recommended to me as one of the best Thais in Perth. I think that was a couple of years ago at least.

..and yet our opinion is always asked after the purchase which is ironic:)


Good Lord.

I've never understood why girls do that. If you like it, buy it!

And are you the good, nice boyfriend or the honest type? ;)

Honestly though, do you suggest things you like or things you think she'd like?


Oh god, its quite a while ago since i've been there. It was pretty good overall if I remember rightly but I can't remember specifically what we ate so not much help unfortunately. At the time it was recommended to me as one of the best Thais in Perth. I think that was a couple of years ago at least.

I might give it a whirl and see what's what.

Good Lord.

I've never understood why girls do that. If you like it, buy it!

And are you the good, nice boyfriend or the honest type? ;)

Normally I like an easy life like most men but occasionally I'll pipe up.


Honestly though, do you suggest things you like or things you think she'd like?


Is this a trick question? :tongue2:

How about - I suggest things that I would like to see on her that I think she'll be comfortable wearing and that she might like after a while. No? ;)

Out of interest, who was around when the freeway was built through Northbridge? What was it like at the time? AIUI Main Roads demolished a swathe of buildings (mainly backyards?) between Aberdeen & Newcastle streets, whilst mostly leaving the street frontage buildings intact.

Are you talking about the tunnel?

If so - yes, I was around. A giant scar appeared through Northbridge - it wasn't just backyards, a LOT of buildings were destroyed.

You can see where it occurred, all the newish developments around Aberdeen and Newcastle, are all a result of the tunnel.

It took a LONG time to get new buildings, as you can see, there is still land available as a result of the tunnel.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/LouVe/113151485412015

Just noticed this, don't think it's been mentioned before?

yeah it has, umberto tinelli's son and his seemingly vacuous wife run it, they're trying to get their liquor license but in the meantime it'll be a cafe

CBD restaurant set for renaissance
ROB BROADFIELD, The West Australian November 4, 2010, 5:38 am

CBD restaurant set for renaissance



Perth's CBD is on the cusp of a dining renaissance with the opening later this month of a new high-end "icon" restaurant on St Georges Terrace and the start of construction for a mega-restaurant venue with four floors of restaurants, bars and function rooms in the former newspaper press hall of The West Australian.

Both developments will bring back high-end dining to a city centre that, with few exceptions, lacks restaurants at the higher end of the dining spectrum.

Sentinel, a 100-seat restaurant at the corner of William Street and St Georges Terrace, is the brainchild of Steve Scaffidi, who owns the celebrated Bar One. Mr Scaffidi says it will usher in a new era of dining for the CBD.

"It's French bistro meets New York grill," he said. "We've got lots of casual dining opportunities around town but Sentinel will be much more traditional."

Sentinel is part of a redevelopment that surrounds the AXA Building and extends into the former Newspaper House site.
Work is underway on Colonial Leisure Group's multi-restaurant business Press Hall, which is expected to open late next year.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/mp/8255620/cbd-restaurant-set-for-renaissance/

Is this a trick question? :tongue2:

How about - I suggest things that I would like to see on her that I think she'll be comfortable wearing and that she might like after a while. No? ;)

So what you like then :tongue2:

Does she do the same to you? And do you listen?

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lol. ugh.

Oi I need opinions on this Tuxedo!!

http://www.menswearhouse.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10051_10663_10601_49789_-1_10663_BLACK_10051?cm_mmc=Channel%20Advisor-_-Comparison%20Shopping-_-Smarter-_-Shopping%20Feed

Like :okay:

To buy or rent?

And are you going with the bow tie/tie?

Re EPRA, loving their work!! Hopefully this time next year everyone will want to live in NB and my apartment will be worth a million bucks!!!

Most would have cringed at that comment a few years ago. EPRA seems to have come a long way since its Claisebrook days.

I think they're finally starting to "get" Northbridge and the inner city.

Like :okay:

To buy or rent?

And are you going with the bow tie/tie?

For that price I will prob just buy it. Gonna rock a bow tie!! but I will buy a tie that matches it as well. Now I gotta sort out my grooms-mates!

Most would have cringed at that comment a few years ago. EPRA seems to have come a long way since its Claisebrook days.

I think they're finally starting to "get" Northbridge and the inner city.

Claisebrook, was great in theory, but epra let the market dictate and the vision was ultimately compromised. I am referring to the social equality and distribution of amenities... Thus it never truly reached its full potential.

That is my 5000 word case study of the claisebrook redevelopment paraphrased into a few sentences.

For that price I will prob just buy it. Gonna rock a bow tie!! but I will buy a tie that matches it as well. Now I gotta sort out my grooms-mates!

When's the wedding again?

Has she found her dress?

So what you like then :tongue2:

Does she do the same to you? And do you listen?

Ok well I normally make random suggestions with tongue in cheek, more for my own entertainment really. But if I notice that she has zeroed in on a couple of things she likes but is unsure then I'll give her my serious opinion (if asked). If that doesn't work then I might suggest she buys the whole rack (again, just to be a smart arse)

But when the boot's on the other foot I usually listen to her opinion (which she gives freely). If I'm about to buy something to wear that may make me look like a tool, I'd expect and want her to say something. It depends what it is too, formalwear definately needs a female objective opinion. tees, jeans, shoes etc - not so much.

Am I off the hook yet?:tongue2:

Ok well I normally make random suggestions with tongue in cheek, more for my own entertainment really. But if I notice that she has zeroed in on a couple of things she likes but is unsure then I'll give her my serious opinion (if asked). If that doesn't work then I might suggest she buys the whole rack (again, just to be a smart arse)

lawl, this sounds so very familiar :tongue2:



But when the boot's on the other foot I usually listen to her opinion (which she gives freely). If I'm about to buy something to wear that may make me look like a tool, I'd expect and want her to say something. It depends what it is too, formalwear definately needs a female objective opinion. tees, jeans, shoes etc - not so much.

Am I off the hook yet?:tongue2:

lawl, you were never put on the spot, Stu. I am merely curious :)

I'm guessing you're not fazed by her giving advice?

My honest opinion is that the majority of guys need some kind of helping hand when it comes to apparel and accessories. Not quite sure what it is about a typical straight guy that renders him incapable of putting things together nicely.

Three examples I saw just this morning:

- Indian guy in skin-tight grey pants with a satin hot pink/purple striped shirt tucked in. Holy crap. Even I don't own pants that tight and that shirt? My sis nearly crashed the car cos we were laughing so hard.

- 3/4 pants worn with sneakers and socks. What do you get? A patch of bare skin that just looks ridiculous.

- fluro orange shirt, soccer shorts, red striped socks AND Timbalands. Seriously, what.the.hell.

Just this morning.


One more thing: have you noticed that your sense of style has improved/changed? Has she started dressing differently too, even if it's a gradual change over a long period of time?

When's the wedding again?

Has she found her dress?

March 6...

She hasnt, but she knows exactly what she wants. we have pretty much organised it all in one weekend. venues, menu, car hire, guest list/invites, celebrate.

I just need to find a DJ and a photographer.

Suggestions anyone??

p.s I have already asked Avlse.

lawl, this sounds so very familiar :tongue2:




lawl, you were never put on the spot, Stu. I am merely curious :)

I'm guessing you're not fazed by her giving advice?


Not really. Although you women have an ability to mind read which is amazing. eg If she puts something on and I don't immediately blurt out "I love it!" then straight away she knows I don't like it.

My honest opinion is that the majority of guys need some kind of helping hand when it comes to apparel and accessories. Not quite sure what it is about a typical straight guy that renders him incapable of putting things together nicely.

Three examples I saw just this morning:

- Indian guy in skin-tight grey pants with a satin hot pink/purple striped shirt tucked in. Holy crap. Even I don't own pants that tight and that shirt? My sis nearly crashed the car cos we were laughing so hard.

- 3/4 pants worn with sneakers and socks. What do you get? A patch of bare skin that just looks ridiculous.

- fluro orange shirt, soccer shorts, red striped socks AND Timbalands. Seriously, what.the.hell.

Just this morning.


Wasn't Sanj was it?


One more thing: have you noticed that your sense of style has improved/changed? Has she started dressing differently too, even if it's a gradual change over a long period of time?

Well yes kind of. I seem to pay more attention to what I wear and how I look now than I ever did. The girl has always gone for the classy look which never seems to date

March 6...

She hasnt, but she knows exactly what she wants. we have pretty much organised it all in one weekend. venues, menu, car hire, guest list/invites, celebrate.

I just need to find a DJ and a photographer.

Suggestions anyone??

p.s I have already asked Avlse.

And she hasn't freaked out yet?

The dress is usually the first thing cos everything else is styled around it (in my experience anyway).


If I get married, I'm going to ask my friend Velwin if he'd like to do the photography. His photos are amazing and he's not trained in it or anything, just naturally talented.

This is a photo he took last year, it's won so many awards on Flickr etc. Sooo amazing in full resolution but just for a rough idea of the talent he has:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Miensie/SSC%20-%20Buildings/SSC%20-%20Food/Miscellaneous/DSC_2090.jpg

Let me know if you're interested.


Did Alvie agree?

Not really. Although you women have an ability to mind read which is amazing. eg If she puts something on and I don't immediately blurt out "I love it!" then straight away she knows I don't like it.


Hardly mind reading, Stu, lawl.

Does she change what she's wearing if you don't like it?

If my boy doesn't like my outfit, sometimes it makes me like it even more. I can be a bit perverse like that.



Wasn't Sanj was it?

Bahahahaha, no, thank God.



Well yes kind of. I seem to pay more attention to what I wear and how I look now than I ever did. The girl has always gone for the classy look which never seems to date

Well, that's fantastic, isn't it! Better than waking up and picking up whatever's laying on the bedroom floor and putting that on, no? :tongue2:

She sounds like a wonderful girl - girls with a bit of class (especially when it comes to attire) always get my nod of approval :)

And she hasn't freaked out yet?

The dress is usually the first thing cos everything else is styled around it (in my experience anyway).


If I get married, I'm going to ask my friend Velwin if he'd like to do the photography. His photos are amazing and he's not trained in it or anything, just naturally talented.

This is a photo he took last year, it's won so many awards on Flickr etc. Sooo amazing in full resolution but just for a rough idea of the talent he has:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Miensie/SSC%20-%20Buildings/SSC%20-%20Food/Miscellaneous/DSC_2090.jpg

Let me know if you're interested.


Did Alvie agree?


he said he wasnt comfortable getting paid and being responsible for wedding photos, as he is more landscape, which I totally understand!!

Hey Mincy, you'd be interested to know Monza has closed down (no surprises I guess). At this rate Leedie 'ent strip' (LOL) will become even worse. Cafe 130 still closed, Old Cino to Go shut and Stuzzico will very likely close up soon.

Went to claremont today.. looks like the following will be opening in the new quarter (signs up on doors):

-Kikki K
-Aesop
-Oroton
-Parkers

Not too sure about any of the other tennancies, yet to be announced ;) Have heard rumours about LV moving in

LV, Gucci, etc should be in Claremont... I mean St Quentin is the coolest sounding street name in Perth, It just screams "high end"!!

Hey Mincy, you'd be interested to know Monza has closed down (no surprises I guess). At this rate Leedie 'ent strip' (LOL) will become even worse. Cafe 130 still closed, Old Cino to Go shut and Stuzzico will very likely close up soon.

Well, no bloody wonder. They are terrible.

Is Cafe 130 any good? I've heard some good reviews about it.

What did you think of the coffee at the Greenhouse, Samby? I've had three from there so far - two very good, yesterday's was burnt :down:


Ah, good to have you back :)

Monza could/should have been a great place. those horizontal wooden strips on the front were ahead of their time, but the menu was never there, moreso the sour attitude. Ahh well. Did actually have a few nice meals there to be honest but it was always a case of what might have been. I'd always hoped for something like Cicciolina in St Kilda.

Samboy, view Oxford St as a landscape of potential or opportunity! Shame Stuzzico is struggling there I like it. Being so close to the very popular Little Caeasar's probably doesn't help. I've not been there yet which is a disgrace - always so busy (them not me) and I prefer to spare them putting up with my kids.

Miensie - Cafe 130 - the ultimate trailblazer Perth cafe, existed before most in Perth even knew there was a city called Melbourne;) If I didn't like poached eggs on toast I'd probably have a lesser opinion, but a fairly solid quality coffee. It used to be managed by Claire who runs the show at Tiger Tiger and it managed to keep things up in the years since she left. Closed due to termites in the floor, but rennovations seem to be progressing if at a snails pace. My guess is that they are stretched what with also being the leasholders for the old Cino to Go. I asked the owner to hurry up last council meeting (he was in the gallery) as I have poached eggs on sourdough toast withdrawal symptoms!

...the menu was never there, moreso the sour attitude.

Ah, so it wasn't just my experience then.

Probably the worst 'service' I've had, ever.


Miensie - Cafe 130 - If I didn't like poached eggs on toast I'd probably have a lesser opinion, but a fairly solid quality coffee

Poached eggs are actually quite hard to make so that they don't splatter and so that they get that just right consistency. The poached eggs at Zekka and Sayers are really good, I just prefer a bigger breakfast myself.

No idea when they're reopening then?

Well, no bloody wonder. They are terrible.

What did you think of the coffee at the Greenhouse, Samby? I've had three from there so far - two very good, yesterday's was burnt :down:


Ah, good to have you back :)

I've only had coffee there once Mincy and it it was a very hot day and we were seated outside (inside full) so the experience wasn't good. Don't seem to remember the coffee. Take 2 is in order.



Samboy, view Oxford St as a landscape of potential or opportunity! Shame Stuzzico is struggling there I like it. Being so close to the very popular Little Caeasar's probably doesn't help. I've not been there yet which is a disgrace - always so busy (them not me) and I prefer to spare them putting up with my kids.



Bloody hell man I'm getting old and 'potential' aint doing it for me any more ;).

You're right about 130. It used to be the shit when Perth was still drinking Blend43 and their philosophy of bread any time of the day/night is after my own heart. I've had quite a few poached eggs there. Although it did go downhill quite a bit and the shitty chick (barista) behind the counter was a turnoff for me. More importantly though their 'rustic' approach was completely unhygienic. I reported them to the health dept after seeing some nasty shit with my own eyes after that time I stuck to coffee only. Hopefully things will improve if/when it reopens.
I had no idea Claire used to run the place. She's a strange character for sure.

More importantly though their 'rustic' approach was completely unhygienic. I reported them to the health dept after seeing some nasty shit with my own eyes after that time I stuck to coffee only. Hopefully things will improve if/when it reopens.


Bloody hell Samboy I'm sure they only found the termites while trying to do a few things for the Health Dept... it is probably your fault it is closed. I will tolerate a bit of poor hygiene myself. I even still use public BBQs despite what I've read on these pages.

No idea when they're reopening then?

We approved an extended trading permit for the pub, and the comment from the gallery was "why rennovate a cafe when louts from the pub will just trash it." I hope it was a joke!

Bloody hell Samboy I'm sure they only found the termites while trying to do a few things for the Health Dept... it is probably your fault it is closed. I will tolerate a bit of poor hygiene myself. I even still use public BBQs despite what I've read on these pages.

haha probably. I'm not actually that anal about cleanliness, rather, try not to think about it when it comes to restaurants but I'm sure you've seen how dirty the floor used to be behind the back counter right next to rubbish bins etc. I saw them drop a buttered bread on the floor while making a sandwich. She simply picked it up and put it back on the plate. On the same day we had also seen quite a few cockroaches on the walls.
I'm sure a lot of places do it but it's different when you see it.

On a completely different note do you know when the lot next to Kailis will start construction? I remember Catania listed that as one his achievements (god knows why) but I haven't seen anything for a year since it was announced.

On a completely different note do you know when the lot next to Kailis will start construction? I remember Catania listed that as one his achievements (god knows why) but I haven't seen anything for a year since it was announced.

Nope sorry. hmmm.

Samb, a question, being that you've got a fine tuned eye towards hygiene (and by all means, I'm not saying that's a bad thing), assuming you've been, what's your opinion on Antz inya Pantz over in Vic Park? While every time I've been, I've found the coffee to be great, the hygiene/order of the place has always been so underwhelming, that I've dropped it down quite a few spots on my list.

hey vick I've been meaning to try that place as I've heard some mixed reviews. Rarely get to go to Vic Park these days so I'll have to make a special trip. TBH I'm not obsessed with hygiene but if the place looks shabby it reflects poorly on the owner and I typically vote with my feet.

here's some other reviews
http://www.perthcoffeescape.com/coffee-review/antz-inya-pantz-coffee.html

Went to claremont today.. looks like the following will be opening in the new quarter (signs up on doors):

-Kikki K
-Aesop
-Oroton
-Parkers

Not too sure about any of the other tennancies, yet to be announced ;) Have heard rumours about LV moving in

i've totally bought into tha aesop non-sense... it's a good morning ritual to keep my hands busy...

water is tha essence of beauty...

Aesop also have the best retail fit outs in the country, will be exciting to see what they do in Perth, hopefully its at their usual standard!

I've only had coffee there once Mincy and it it was a very hot day and we were seated outside (inside full) so the experience wasn't good. Don't seem to remember the coffee. Take 2 is in order.


Last time I had it, it was 34 degrees and we were also sitting out :tongue2:

Not much you can do when the caffeine addict in you wants satisfaction.

Alright, well let me know what you think next time.

What's your coffee of choice usually?

Will do :) Mostly long black but occasionally long Mac.

I can't drink black coffee. That was all I had during TEE but I seem to not be able to do it anymore.

:crazy:

I want:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Miensie/SSC%20-%20Buildings/SSC%20-%20Food/Miscellaneous/roses2.jpg



'Tis the season for Thai grapefruit! Wanted to make this salad the other day but have unfortunately eaten all the grapefruit :hammer:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Miensie/SSC%20-%20Buildings/SSC%20-%20Food/thai_pink_grapefruit_salad.jpg

^^ yas!!!

all that needs is some charred chicken or deep-fri mackerel!

I want:



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Miensie/SSC%20-%20Buildings/SSC%20-%20Food/thai_pink_grapefruit_salad.jpg

I want to go to there!!

It's actually fantastic the way it is: Thai pink grapefruit, mint, shredded coconut, chilli flakes, lime juice, soy sauce, a touch of palm sugar. Serve with some fresh greens.

Mmmmmm....

Kailis Leederville (forgot about this Matt! - best seafood in Perth).

Fresh, caught today, Fremantle sardines, best sardines in the universe, $5 a kilo, lightly dusted with flour, pan fried, squeeze of lemon...

...AMAZING.

Thought this was pretty funny in the UK forum :)
It's from the Bishopsgate Tower thread, they were talking about the restaurant at the top of the building :)

Restaurant (and public museum?) will be higher i believe. Dig deep into your pockets though as that eatery will be classy, and prices will match. bet a pint will set you back £6. even so, an expensive pint at +250 metres beats a £2 happy hour pint at ground level!!

I don't want to harp on too much about having just been in Australia for a month but I went to a Belgian bar in Perth where I paid $22 - that's about £15 for a pint of Hoegarden with a $5 deposit for the glass and that was on the dullest of street corners.

£6? Bargain..

^^

Perfect example of how a relatively strong oz dollar can adversely affect tourism.

Fuck, if the belgian beer cafe is on the dullest of street corners then we have no hope whatsoever.

Fresh, caught today, Fremantle sardines, best sardines in the universe, $5 a kilo, lightly dusted with flour, pan fried, squeeze of lemon...

...AMAZING.

$5 a kilo! wow. I must admit I've never noticed anything that cheap. I love sardines!

$22 for a pint?????

is this true?

^^That's not right surely. When I was last there $20 got you a stein (plus a $10 refundable deposit for the stein itself). $2 increase over 2 years makes sense.

Still a ripoff though. In Europe/UK Hoegaarden is the most bog standard wheat beer you can get, and it's about 3-4 pounds a pint but in Aus it's considered ''premium''.

Fuck, if the belgian beer cafe is on the dullest of street corners then we have no hope whatsoever.

It is pretty dull though, and the beer is expensive. Its only saving grace is the kebab shop about 4 shops down.

$22 for a pint?????

is this true?

not for a pint... a stien is $22!

I think this dude is FOS!!! Dullest corner? relaxed would be a better description!!

^^That's not right surely. When I was last there $20 got you a stein (plus a $10 refundable deposit for the stein itself). $2 increase over 2 years makes sense.

Still a ripoff though. In Europe/UK Hoegaarden is the most bog standard wheat beer you can get, and it's about 3-4 pounds a pint but in Aus it's considered ''premium''.

its a breakfast beer in Belgium! :lol:

Foster's is actually considered "drinkable" in England.

Say no more.

I got a sneak peek at the HAL X Reeboks on Saturday! going to go line up this weekend to get one of the 24 pairs of size 10s they have available in Perth.

I got a sneak peek at the HAL X Reeboks on Saturday! going to go line up this weekend to get one of the 24 pairs of size 10s they have available in Perth.


..nice!... Scotty Sour, the guy who designed the shoe, has been my friend for about twenty years...

..no lining up for me!

but as much as I like the shoe, not a huge reebok fan... undecided on whether to cop...

..nice!... Scotty Sour, the guy who designed the shoe, has been my friend for about twenty years...

..no lining up for me!

but as much as I like the shoe, not a huge reebok fan... undecided on whether to cop...

wanna roll as a team? I have even come up with a team name and theme song!!

if you dont wanna a pair and you can get a pair before saturday, go size 10s!! I will ca$h you up, $145.50!! :lol:

haha... don't worry, I have been assured there is plenty to go around...

...I have also already seen the next HAL collab sneakers....(not Reebok)

hmmm

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Also, re: the $145.50...

Did you ever see the "What The" dunks? 5 pairs came to Perth, me and two other guys made a little deal with a few key people in Melb and Perth, and what do you know, we got three pairs between us, and sold them for about $5k US combined (when the US dollar was a lot better than it is now)...

..thats how I roll when flippin' kicks... but I'm out of the reselling game now, no serious money to be made anymore...

haha... don't worry, I have been assured there is plenty to go around...

...I have also already seen the next HAL collab sneakers....(not Reebok)

hmmm

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Also, re: the $145.50...

Did you ever see the "What The" dunks? 5 pairs came to Perth, me and two other guys made a little deal with a few key people in Melb and Perth, and what do you know, we got three pairs between us, and sold them for about $5k US combined (when the US dollar was a lot better than it is now)...

..thats how I roll when flippin' kicks... but I'm out of the reselling game now, no serious money to be made anymore...

Thats mates rates! haha

yeh the next ones are NB.

also HAL x Reebok are going to do a shoe every year for the next 5 years.

also, do you remember a guy that used to work at HAL a few years back (ben with a Mo)... Is he Alvin Purple?

Yep, I know Ben M... he may be Alvin Purple...

..you ever on sneakerfreaker???

i get their newsletter, but havent really been on the forums. too many threads, kinda like hypebeast.

I was on it a few years back, it was a LOT busier, and more fun than now. I check it maybe monthly these days.

Love it ♥

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no you dont... looks like a wrestler's belt.

Yes, I do.

I want everything he's wearing except the leopard print scarf - though I admit it doesn't look tacky here. A perfect example of pulling something off well.

lol.

he?

I'm with Gabe - that belt looks like a boxer's title belt.

lol.

he?

You wouldn't think so huh? But this guy has some serious style - many girls could learn a lot from this one look alone (I ain't talking about the hair by the by).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Miensie/SSC%20-%20Buildings/SSC%20-%20Food/Miscellaneous/fierce2.jpg


I'm with Gabe - that belt looks like a boxer's title belt.

It's not a belt, it's the strap of the bag.





This is exactly why girls pay no mind to their boyfriend's opinion/suggestions ;)

lol.

he?

:rofl:

was about to post the same thing

as for the full photo :nuts::ohno::nuts:

I repeat:


This is exactly why girls pay no mind to their boyfriend's opinion/suggestions ;)

oh-my-lawd.

You could put that whole outfit together with a combo of kmart/target purchases.

fucking lulz. bad day at the office, bl mincy

I stand by my opinion - any girl with the kind of style that can match this guy's will have my respect. Kate Lanphear has a very similar style and she's the subject of countless girl crushes for that very reason.

Kmart and Target sell YSL now? His coat, clutch and cuffs are all quality. And designer.


As I said, exact reason why girls don't listen to their boyfriends. Can't spot the difference between quality and cheap if it hits them square between the eyes.

This guy's eye for detail is flawless.

This guy's eye for detail is flawless.

that rude head on his shoulders kinda disproves your theory




As I said, exact reason why girls don't listen to their boyfriends. Can't spot the difference between quality and cheap if it hits them square between the eyes.



love it when youre being patronising mincy :lol:

it is fairly obvious that what he is wearing looks well made, the issue isnt the quality of materials etc or are you saying it isnt possible to look like a douche while wearing well made but ill conceived outfits?

This is quite amusing but I'm definitely with mincy on this one, especially attention to detail. Look at his hair, there is one strand out of place!

Its very subjective anyone, I don't think the outfit is ill conceived (though I would not wear it myself), he can certainly pull it off. Though if he tried it in Perth I'm not sure he would make it out alive.

that rude head on his shoulders kinda disproves your theory

I don't like his hairdo, I did say that.

However, even his hairdo is flawless. Not my personal taste but done well, nonetheless.



love it when youre being patronising mincy :lol:

it is fairly obvious that what he is wearing looks well made, the issue isnt the quality of materials etc or are you saying it isnt possible to look like a douche while wearing well made but ill conceived outfits?

Step away from the fact that he's a guy and is obviously dressed in what is typically a feminine outfit.

I can look at his outfit alone and tell you it is put together suberbly. Not just because they're quality items but that does seal the deal. Quality wins any day in my book.

I am not saying that I think every guy should dress like this (though he pulls it off well) but that the outfit and style is simply amazing. Put it on a girl and it'd be killer.

haha ... sorry Mincy you're wrong on this one, happens to the best of us ;)

Black jeans, black tee, conservative coat and costume jewellry is high fashion now? If all it takes is a black T, black jeans, a boring coat, and a shit load of tacky accessories, I reckon most bogan families in Australia could put that outfit together.

I didn't realise people in Midland were so stylish!

haha ... sorry Mincy you're wrong on this one, happens to the best of us ;)

Black jeans, black tee, conservative coat and costume jewellry is high fashion now? If all it takes is a black T, black jeans, a boring coat, and a shit load of tacky accessories, I reckon most bogan families in Australia could put that outfit together.

I didn't realise people in Midland were so stylish!

:rofl:

Micny are you saying you want to dress like an asian hipster??

I didn't realise people in rockingham were so stylish!

fxd

I didn't realise people in Rockingham were so stylish!

ah that explains a lot, i understand now mincy!

I don't like his hairdo, I did say that.

However, even his hairdo is flawless. Not my personal taste but done well, nonetheless.




Step away from the fact that he's a guy and is obviously dressed in what is typically a feminine outfit.

I can look at his outfit alone and tell you it is put together suberbly. Not just because they're quality items but that does seal the deal. Quality wins any day in my book.

I am not saying that I think every guy should dress like this (though he pulls it off well) but that the outfit and style is simply amazing. Put it on a girl and it'd be killer.


HOW DO YOU IGNORE THE FACT THAT HE IS A HE AND NOT A SHE?

FIRST EXTENDED TRADING HOURS AND NOW DUDES IN DRESSES?? NO WONDER THE FAMILY UNIT IS FAILING YOU HEATHEN

Also:

Dude has popped his collar = 2005

Aviator's = 2002

Blackberry Pearl = 2008

Fail.

is obviously dressed in what is typically a feminine outfit.

HE'S WEARING A BLACK TEE AND FADED BLACK JEANS = STANDARD PERTH MALE BOGAN UNIFORM

...with aunty Berryl's Target polyester coat and "bling" (all the kids are doing it she said)

Distraction - How can you tell when you're in Perth?

On my way home from the airport the other day I heard these on the radio within 5mins of each other.

1. In reference to some new shopping complex in the burbs - "Including HIGH END Fashion stores like Rivers"

2. In reference to late night trading - "Perth's ICONIC shopping centre, Galeria Morley"


Got home depressed.

HAHAHAHAHAHAH

awesome


p.s - nate, you may just be an even bigger c**t than i am. kutgw

looks like our bogan friend mincy has taken her velour covered ball and gone home.

guys. how is my beloved sayers going? anyone been back there? i miss that place so much...cant wait to get back and check in. what else has come online in perth of recent worth checking? good food? good coffee? good new wine bars?

That dude in Mincy's photo could almost put that outfit together from Rivers.

He could DEFINATELY put it together shopping at Galleria.

went there for a quick lunch meeting last week. coffee was excellent and the food i had was pretty good although the panfried gnocchi was a touch gluggy (only a touch though, was still tasty)

had the panfried gnocchi with roast tomatoes,basil butter and parmesan and the baccalao croquettes with red cabbage. both small plates, was perfect for a light lunch, $24 from memory including coffee i believe which was fair value. would return for the quality of food and those prices

they did have some ridiculous items in the display fridge like frittatas for $16.50 though, youd want it to include a reacharound at that price for a damn frittata

That dude in Mincy's photo could almost put that outfit together from Rivers.

He could DEFINATELY put it together shopping at Galleria.

We should get Samboy to confirm it.

Source (http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/8276625/bars-boutiques-put-beat-into-beaufort/)
Bars, boutiques put beat into Beaufort
LINDSAY MCPHEE, The West Australian November 8, 2010, 6:10 am

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Picture: John Mokrzycki

When the first Beaufort Street Festival kicks off this month, it will be a celebration of 15 years hard graft by locals that has turned the street into one of Perth's best-loved entertainment strips.

Although it stretches from the city to Bedford, Beaufort Street's hub is Mt Lawley and Highgate, where dozens of small bars, boutiques and restaurants have popped up over the years.

On Saturday, November 27, the artists, musicians, publicans, business owners and clientele who have made the area what it is will spend the day revelling in what the strip has to offer.

"Beaufort Street has always had an eclectic mix of shops, bars and family-owned stores," festival chairman John Carey said. "It has a sense of community; the people who live, work and play here are all really passionate about it. There are blogs and a Facebook group that has just grown organically because people love it.

"People complain that Perth is boring, which I think is unfair, but Beaufort Street is a standout."

Beaufort Street particularly has benefited from Perth's thirst for small and niche bars, which are joining the dots between Northbridge and Inglewood.

Later this month the Malt Supper Club will open its doors and a boutique beer bar is due to open next month.

Despite the fast pace of development over the past few years, the Beaufort Street phenomenon started 15 years ago when the Queens Hotel, owned by Australian Leisure and Hospitality, underwent a radical and award-winning renovation.

"Redevelopments of pubs like The Queens were cutting edge in their time and led the industry to innovation," ALH State manager Colin Gourdis said.

"They were the catalyst for building up places like Beaufort Street and revitalising areas that had subsided in time."

Russell Blaikie's Must Wine Bar, which celebrates a decade on the strip next year, followed a few years later, along with the multi-award-winning late night Luxe Bar.

New kids on the block Clarence's, the Beaufort Street Merchant and the Ellington Jazz Club have all added to the fabric of the strip, but old timers such as Luxe Bar and The Flying Scotsman have not rested on their laurels.

In 2008 the Scotto opened its upstairs Chesterfield-stuffed bar Defectors, with a long balcony giving views across the city. The same year Luxe opened its revamped outdoor venue BamBOO, a multi-purpose amphitheatre which hosts dance events, screen works, experimental music, exhibitions, plays and music festivals.

When the grand old dame, the heritage-listed Astor ended its time as Mt Lawley's only cinema, it was reborn as a unique venue catering for live music, performance and movie goers, attracting national and international acts.

"Beaufort Street has become a real destination now," Defectors manager James Connolly said.

"It's got all its bases covered from cocktails, a quiet pint and a pub lunch to fine dining and coffee houses. You can travel all the way along the street and find plenty of places to go and you'll find something different in every venue."


Source (http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/8276628/bell-rings-in-new-supper-club-for-vibrant-strip/)
Bell rings in new supper club for vibrant strip
LINDSAY MCPHEE, The West Australian November 8, 2010, 6:10 am

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When former Dockers captain Peter Bell and his business partner, Tony Tricarico, open the doors of Malt Supper Club this month, years of work will come to fruition.

Although the pair came up with the concept of a Hollywood-style, late-night supper club five years ago, it took time to find the right venue.

Once found, however, that proved to be the easy part. Despite the venue having a liquor licence to trade until 3am, wrangles with Stirling City Council, which wanted to impose a midnight curfew, proved long and costly.

Two years after buying the building, Mr Bell and Mr Tricarico are finally ready to reveal their grand design.

"It took a long time and we were frustrated but that's the process that a lot of hospitality operators have to go through. Thankfully, we got the all-clear and we are ready to rock and roll," Mr Bell said.

"Beaufort Street is a wonderful area, it's really vibrant, has great people and great businesses and we were really keen to establish here. It's been a long road from what was in our heads to finally sitting here with it in front of us."

The venue, with its retro glamour design, has four bars, private rooms and an upstairs private lounge for VIPs and events called The Highlands, which will serve the best whisky from around the globe.

Aimed at a mature clientele, the 250-capacity supper club will open from November 27 from 6pm to 3am, Wednesday to Saturday.

"We just think there is a gap in the market," Mr Bell said.

"Young people have many places where they can go but mature patrons don't have that same variety.

"We are really happy to be here in the Mt Lawley community and positive that the Mt Lawley community will receive us well.

"At the end of the day we need it to be liked by people here because we will rely on them for it to be successful."

You wouldn't think so huh? But this guy has some serious style - many girls could learn a lot from this one look alone (I ain't talking about the hair by the by).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Miensie/SSC%20-%20Buildings/SSC%20-%20Food/Miscellaneous/fierce2.jpg

This is exactly why girls pay no mind to their boyfriend's opinion/suggestions ;)

i'm wearing pants like he's wearing right now... except mine only cost $50... :naughty:

i'll give him a star for detail...

Is he wearing knee pads?

Source (http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/opinion/post/-/blog/shanewright/post/102/comment/1)


Reserve picks high-risk strategy
Shane Wright
Economics Editor

In the week the Reserve Bank decided to lift official interest rates, two high-profile purveyors of high-quality junk food went into voluntary administration.

The two are not unrelated and together suggest the economic road ahead is getting bumpier.

The Reserve's move to take the official cash rate to 4.75 per cent has been obscured by the Commonwealth Bank's decision to supersize its mortgage rate increase to 0.45 per cent.

Every politician and homeowner, including the overwhelming majority who won't be bothered to leave the Commonwealth Bank despite its efforts to gouge them of every last cent, had something to say about the bank's actions.

But among the economists and Reserve watchers, the real action was to be contained within Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens' statement accompanying the central bank's rate hike.

The Reserve's decision took markets and analysts by surprise.

The bank had decided against lifting rates last month when there appeared to be more reason to do so and the September quarter CPI result showed underlying inflation falling to sit in the bottom half of the Reserve's target band.

So instead of taking in the spectacle of the Melbourne Cup, analysts and watchers ploughed through Mr Stevens' prose - and came away almost as dumbfounded as those Australians who thought So You Think was a lay-down misere to win last Tuesday.

The Reserve has been worried about the inflationary effects of the current resources boom ever since it was clear Australia had weathered the global financial crisis.

It has been itching to lift rates to head off a repeat of 2006-08, when consumers (aided and abetted by Federal tax cuts) parlayed the last boom into soaring property prices, strong retail sales and inflation.

The problem reading Mr Stevens' statement is that it appears to be the only reason the Reserve moved on rates.

Among other issues the bank raised, almost all suggest inflation is under control.

According to the Reserve, the economy is growing at trend, public spending is falling, there has been a "degree of caution" in private spending, asset values are not moving either way, the high dollar is putting downward pressure on inflation and overall credit growth is "subdued".

So suprising was the decision compared with the statement that economists not prone to hyperbole effectively accused the Reserve of losing the plot.

"I think the Reserve Bank is losing touch with the common person," CommSec chief economist Craig James said.
Which brings us to junk food. It was revealed last week that Krispy Kreme - maker of fat-filled doughnuts which cost more than $2 each - had called in administrators.

The US-based chain started on the east coast in 2003, with its boxes filled with 12 or 24 doughnuts a common present from people who had gone through Sydney Airport on their way home.

High rents and falling sales in some of its outlets were blamed by Krispy for going from doughnuts to doughnut holes.

Two days later, the franchise holder for ice-cream business Baskin-Robbins also went into administration after it lost its licence to operate the firm's 92 outlets across the country.

Allied Brands, the company behind the franchises (which also includes Cookie Man) said expansion plans had collided with an "uncertain economic environment".

There has been plenty of concern in the general retail sector that since the Reserve started lifting rates late last year, and the Government's stimulus cheques washed through the economy, shoppers simply do not want to shop.

The Reserve itself has noted the emergence of the new "conservative consumer".

It appears that the conservative consumer has lost the appetite for high-priced doughnuts, biscuits and ice-cream rather quickly.

As last week's retail figures suggest, despite high consumer confidence, booming employment and rising household income, Australians are not spending. That may be the Reserve's aim, but the concern is that the bank may have gone too far.

Those concerns were confirmed by new housing approval figures that suggested the property sector was in free-fall.

Approvals in September fell 6.6 per cent nationally to be down 31 per cent over the past six months.

That would not be so much a worry if there were far too many houses and apartments across the nation. But Australia is facing a housing shortage.

In WA, the State with the fastest growing population in the country, private home approvals were down 10.7 per cent in September and more than 25 per cent since the start of the year.

This is the problem facing the Reserve.

It is petrified of a new resources boom inflation breakout and so is lifting rates at the same time as consumers continue to show they are not convinced the economy is going gang busters.

At the same time, the Federal Government is winding back its stimulus (and is under pressure to go harder sooner).

The Reserve's position is colliding with a housing market that is a long way from going gang busters.

The result of that collision, however, could be a shortage of homes that in turn forces up property prices, which would then require action from the Reserve.

There would also be "collateral damage" of many people unable to buy their way into the housing market, and those people who bought into the market when rates were at 50-year lows.

The dangers, to put it bluntly, are enormous. If the Reserve gets it right - as it did from 2006 until at least now - then the economy will grow steadily, unemployment will fall, the mining boom will drive WA to greater heights and all of us will share in the wealth.

Get it wrong, however, and the Reserve will stop the economy, drive up unemployment and cut housing affordability for hundreds of thousands of Australians.

And no amount of Baskin-Robbins will ease the pain of that.

looks like our bogan friend mincy has taken her velour covered ball and gone home.

lawl. Was at lunch. Even I need to eat ;)


I said 'step away' from the fact he's a guy, not ignore it. Of course you can't ignore it. What you can do, is admire his outfit on its own.

Not only has he got the mix between classic and fashionable right, he's also chosen a colour scheme that works together well. But above all that, he pulls it off.

Jeans and a tee are unisex pieces but a leopard print scarf, studded clutch and gold tone cuffs with statement gems/stones are not.

Saying any bogan in Midland would be able to put an outfit together that well and look that flawless is ridiculous. I have [unfortunately] been to Midland and I did not see one person (male or female) dressed nicely or with any kind of style.

To also say the pieces of jewellery he is wearing even resembles anything you'd find in Kmart or Target is ludicrous. Some of those cuffs are YSL and are bloody expensive. You get what you pay for and when you pay close to $500 (or more) for a cuff, it is bound to be made from superior materials. Not to say that some designer stuff can't look tacky (cos it can) but each item he has on, are of impeccable quality. That coat is to die for.

Every one can buy things but whether they know how to put them together well is a completely different matter. That's where style and personality comes in. This guy has both in spades.

I don't believe it's about what pieces reflect what era because most items come back around (hello, strong shoulder blazers, tie dye, stone wash etc.); nor is it about trying to appeal to the standard norm.


I expected exactly this reaction (with the suspicion that someone like Jackson might get it). A lot of it is highly subjective but when it comes to fashion, I don't (and never will) expect the majority of men to have any kind of clue. Girls (and probably some metrosexual men) wear things that confound you, make no sense to you, because of this reason. Girls with any kind of fashion sense or personal style will never listen to you, because of this reason. You have no clue.

A lot of metrosexual or gay men dress a lot better, have some semblance of style because of this reason. They have a clue and they have a great eye for detail.

As I said, hits you smack between the eyes and still no clue.

This brings it back to the discussion that everyone in Perth dresses the same. Is it any wonder when any kind of style is met with this kind of reaction. Shorts, t-shirt and thongs on almost everybody - that's boring. But that's 'normal' so it must be ok, it must be right.

here you go sneaker homo's!

http://hypebeast.com/2010/11/gourmet-2011-springsummer-preview/

lawl. Was at lunch. Even I need to eat ;)


I said 'step away' from the fact he's a guy, not ignore it. Of course you can't ignore it. What you can do, is admire his outfit on its own.

Not only has he got the mix between classic and fashionable right, he's also chosen a colour scheme that works together well. But above all that, he pulls it off.

Jeans and a tee are unisex pieces but a leopard print scarf, studded clutch and gold tone cuffs with statement gems/stones are not.

Saying any bogan in Midland would be able to put an outfit together that well and look that flawless is ridiculous. I have [unfortunately] been to Midland and I did not see one person (male or female) dressed nicely or with any kind of style.

To also say the pieces of jewellery he is wearing even resembles anything you'd find in Kmart or Target is ludicrous. Some of those cuffs are YSL and are bloody expensive. You get what you pay for and when you pay close to $500 (or more) for a cuff, it is bound to be made from superior materials. Not to say that some designer stuff can't look tacky (cos it can) but each item he has on, are of impeccable quality. That coat is to die for.

Every one can buy things but whether they know how to put them together well is a completely different matter. That's where style and personality comes in. This guy has both in spades.

I don't believe it's about what pieces reflect what era because most items come back around (hello, strong shoulder blazers, tie dye, stone wash etc.); nor is it about trying to appeal to the standard norm.


I expected exactly this reaction (with the suspicion that someone like Jackson might get it). A lot of it is highly subjective but when it comes to fashion, I don't (and never will) expect the majority of men to have any kind of clue. Girls (and probably some metrosexual men) wear things that confound you, make no sense to you, because of this reason. Girls with any kind of fashion sense or personal style will never listen to you, because of this reason. You have no clue.

A lot of metrosexual or gay men dress a lot better, have some semblance of style because of this reason. They have a clue and they have a great eye for detail.

As I said, hits you smack between the eyes and still no clue.

This brings it back to the discussion that everyone in Perth dresses the same. Is it any wonder when any kind of style is met with this kind of reaction. Shorts, t-shirt and thongs on almost everybody - that's boring. But that's 'normal' so it must be ok, it must be right.

did you just call nate a c**t?

p.s - lulz @ the bolded points. YOUSE ARE ALL TOO DUMB TO UNDERSTAND ME AYE! ONLY MY POOF MATES GET IT YOU UNCOUTH BASTARDS.

ALSO, WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY WHEELS & DOLL BABY TOP AND MY HUBBIES ED HARDY JACKET ARE TACKY? WE SPENT THOUSANDS ON THIS SHIT C**T!

LOL she just agreed that just because something is designer it doesn't mean it can't look tacky.

Anyone can buy a bunch of clothes, but I doubt any one here could put together an outfit where all the pieces work as well together as the outfit he is wearing.

Exactly. As I've been saying, it is about style. You can't buy that, no matter where you shop. You either have it or you don't. That guy has it, whether his outfit fits his gender or not.


Wheels & Dollbaby = fine if you wanna look like a slapper.

Ed Hardy = fine if you wanna look like a cashed up bogan.


At least find it in yourself to reply with a proper response or just leave it. If you want me to keep calling you clueless, then keep going by all means.

LOL she just agreed that just because something is designer it doesn't mean it can't look tacky.

Anyone can buy a bunch of clothes, but I doubt any one here could put together an outfit where all the pieces work as well together as the outfit he is wearing.

pretty sure homos arent allowed to comment on appropriateness of a dude wearing a girls outfit

what's next? mincy reviewing steaks?

and you think that guy isn't a homo?

I think it more appropriate for another homo to be judging what he is wearing than straight men who hold little regard for fashion..

;)

HAI MINCY - from my part, the reaction is not to what he is wearing - I see more gay and more outlandish outfits almost everyday in Perth.

The reaction is that its not particularly stylish, nor interesting.

It's a very conservative outfit, bar the feminine coats and accessories.

The jeans, tee, and coat could all be picked up from various outlets.

There is nothing confounding about the outfit, apart from the rather dubious accessories. There is nothing challenging about mixing black with tan.

Lets say it gets hot. He takes his coat off, and puts his bag down.

What you are left with is black jeans, and a black tee.

Duufus even has his tee tucked into his jeans.

HELLLLO MIDLAND!

and you think that guy isn't a homo?

I think it more appropriate for another homo to be judging what he is wearing than straight men who hold little regard for fashion..

;)

what's next? mugabe asked to review hitler's achievements and mark it out of 10?

and you think that guy isn't a homo?

I think it more appropriate for another homo to be judging what he is wearing[ than straight men who hold little regard for fashion..

;)

SEXIST

I think it more appropriate for another homo to be judging what he is wearing than straight men who hold little regard for fashion..


You mean who have no clue when it comes to fashion ;)


What do you think of brogues, Jackson? Are you a fan of the look?

You mean who have no clue when it comes to fashion ;)


What do you think of brogues, Jackson? Are you a fan of the look?

wow you asked for a measured response and then ignore nate when he gives one? hypocrite much?

Oh my god, brogues?

What is this, 1988?

quiet nate, apparently only homos and mincy can participate in this discussion, the rest of us are "clueless"

wow you asked for a measured response and then ignore nate when he gives one? hypocrite much?

YEAH! Sanj is right!

I doubt anyone here, including Jackso and Mincy, has anything close to the number of tailor made garments that I have.

What do you think of brogues, Jackson? Are you a fan of the look?


I like them, especially in tan. Though it does depend on the finish/shine. I don't like them when they look metallic if you know what I mean.

Heeled Brogues looks great. Similar to the look of a summer dress with oxfords which I love.

Are you thinking of buying a pair?

HAI MINCY - from my part, the reaction is not to what he is wearing - I see more gay and more outlandish outfits almost everyday in Perth.

The reaction is that its not particularly stylish, nor interesting.

It's a very conservative outfit, bar the feminine coats and accessories.

The jeans, tee, and coat could all be picked up from various outlets.

There is nothing confounding about the outfit, apart from the rather dubious accessories. There is nothing challenging about mixing black with tan.

Lets say it gets hot. He takes his coat off, and puts his bag down.

What you are left with is black jeans, and a black tee.

Duufus even has his tee tucked into his jeans.

HELLLLO MIDLAND!

Thanks Nate, for replying properly :)

I do not doubt that the clothes themselves could be bought from various mainstream outlets. If you have the right eye for detail, some of these chains stock some good quality pieces if you look hard enough.

Also agree about taking the coat and accessories off. That's why I said 'outfit'. ckf will also tell you of many times when I have refused to take a jacket off even when I get warm.

I am personally a fan of tucked in t-shirts.

And mixing the right colour schemes might seem easy to some but sooo many get it wrong.

The outfit is meant to be taken as whole, admired as a whole. Hair and sunglasses included.

Whether everyone finds it interesting or stylish will differ because of personal taste. I find it both interesting and stylish.

wow you asked for a measured response and then ignore nate when he gives one? hypocrite much?

I was actually directing that comment at you and forgive me for not being able to type at lightning speed.

If you want to be a complete moron about it and make smartarse remarks instead of bothering to respond properly when I did, then just leave it.


I like them, especially in tan. Though it does depend on the finish/shine. I don't like them when they look metallic if you know what I mean.

Heeled Brogues looks great. Similar to the look of a summer dress with oxfords which I love.

Are you thinking of buying a pair?

Yeah, I am actually. I like the tan and off-white/cream ones. Not sure if I ever will though cos I always pick them up and put them back down. As is always the case when it comes to buying flat shoes ;)

I have several pairs of heeled brogues in several colours. A have a pair of black patent ones which are divine. I've worn them to death though as they need to be reheeled and resoled but they're great for winter.

Not sure if I'd be able to wear them in summer - feet would get too hot and sweaty, no?

Would you wear them or do you just like the look of them on other people?

Mincy - I know what you are saying re: the whole outfit. You're a stylish girl no doubt, and if I was going to get fashion tips from someone, you would be at the top of my list.


I am personally a fan of tucked in t-shirts.


Yeah, actually, I think I will start tucking my t-shirt in.

WAT

Jacko, "heeled" brogues? They all have heels don't they? Edit: hang on, you must be talking about ladies brogues. I get it.

I was actually directing that comment at you and forgive me for not being able to type at lightning speed.

If you want to be a complete moron about it and make smartarse remarks instead of bothering to respond properly when I did, then just leave it.





:rofl:

stop being so sensitive woman. youve known me for a couple of years now and you still fall for my obvious trolling? i think the guy looks like an absolute douche but i really dont give a shit

:popcorn:

whats wrong with my adiidas tshirt, Nike bball shorts (with purple trim) and my white, black n purple Kobe Vs??

Now THAT is style... and if you dont know it YOU are clueless!

I would wear them, I have actually had my eye out for the right tan pair. They do great job at smartening up what would otherwise be a pretty plain casual outfit. I also want a similar type show (tan again) that I can wear without socks with shorts or pants with the cuffs rolled up slightly.

I'll get around to them eventually, once I have time to work more. My eyes are bigger than my bank account!

Thanks Nate, for replying properly :)

I do not doubt that the clothes themselves could be bought from various mainstream outlets. If you have the right eye for detail, some of these chains stock some good quality pieces if you look hard enough.

Also agree about taking the coat and accessories off. That's why I said 'outfit'. ckf will also tell you of many times when I have refused to take a jacket off even when I get warm.

I am personally a fan of tucked in t-shirts.

And mixing the right colour schemes might seem easy to some but sooo many get it wrong.

The outfit is meant to be taken as whole, admired as a whole. Hair and sunglasses included.

Whether everyone finds it interesting or stylish will differ because of personal taste. I find it both interesting and stylish.

you have totally lost my respect as a fashionista... :lol:

Jacko, "heeled" brogues? They all have heels don't they? Edit: hang on, you must be talking about ladies brogues. I get it.


Correct. Just the size of the heel can vary for ladies.

:rofl:

stop being so sensitive woman. youve known me for a couple of years now and you still fall for my obvious trolling? i think the guy looks like an absolute douche but i really dont give a shit

Sanj, please have a bit more respect for Mincy.

You know who's stylish? Desperate Robots. Where is that guy?

He came into work one Friday evening wearing a nice Ralph Lauren button down oxford, chino shorts, nice shoes, the whole bit (no homo). Take Ivy out the Yin Yang, if ya don't know, now ya know.

He's quite the catch for you fags.

Mincy - I know what you are saying re: the whole outfit. You're a stylish girl no doubt, and if I was going to get fashion tips from someone, you would be at the top of my list.


Hmph.

Stop trying to butter me up.


Ah, stuff it :hug:


:rofl:

stop being so sensitive woman. youve known me for a couple of years now and you still fall for my obvious trolling? i think the guy looks like an absolute douche but i really dont give a shit

My bad, I thought you were serious. You pissed me off so it's your fault anyway.


I would wear them, I have actually had my eye out for the right tan pair. They do great job at smartening up what would otherwise be a pretty plain casual outfit. I also want a similar type show (tan again) that I can wear without socks with shorts or pants with the cuffs rolled up slightly.

I'll get around to them eventually, once I have time to work more. My eyes are bigger than my bank account!

Don't I know it ;)

Just when I think I'm happy with my wardrobe, I always find something else I really need. Want, even.

When are we meeting up and getting on like a house on fire, Jackson?



Yeah, actually, I think I will start tucking my t-shirt in.

WAT



you have totally lost my respect as a fashionista... :lol:

lawl

On me lah, not on a guy. A guy who tucks his t-shirt in tends to look a bit like a geek.

^^ nerd, or dork!

*thesaurus

Sanj, please have a bit more respect for Mincy.

Yes, Sanj, listen to Nate.



He came into work one Friday evening wearing a nice Ralph Lauren button down oxford, chino shorts, nice shoes...

Huge fan of button down oxford shirts, and chinos (when done well). Nice shoes always seals the deal, every time.

The barrista at Zekka had a similar outfit on which I thought he pulled off well.

Yep mincy - the preppy look is timeless, and a button down oxford is a key component.

I still can't fathom the level of disrespect that Sanj has sometimes. Quite uncouth.

Now, I'm out, heading into the city. Its been real, as always.

Yep mincy - the preppy look is timeless, and a button down oxford is a key component.

I still can't fathom the level of disrespect that Sanj has sometimes. Quite uncouth.

Now, I'm out, heading into the city. Its been real, as always.

:lol:

are we friends again mincy?

are we friends again mincy?

We will always be friends, hon :hug:


Oh, meant to tell you, I went to S&T Thai for dinner again on Friday night with ckf.

A few of the dishes there are really bad and whitey (the yum woon sen I had for example) but that som tum finally has my stamp of approval.

Asked for it without sugar or peanuts and for it to be very hot.

Damn, was it hot! I had two mouthfuls with sticky rice and my eyes started to water. Let me tell you, my tolerance for chilli is pretty good.

Mix of sour/salty/hot was also just right.

But that chilli is something amazing. Now that, is what I'm talking about.

Awesome :okay:

Sank, I had the bbq chicken and the pork neck and both were fantastic. Given my penchant for servo pies and pub steaks that probably means f*ck all to a food nerd but just thought I'd put it out there ;)

Btw, I was too knackered to come round last night for the game and forgot about you...

The BBQ chicken didn't look that amazing but the pork neck looked good.

The sauce that came with it (tamarind, fish sauce, chilli and lime from the looks of it) looked fantastic.

Don't I know it ;)

Just when I think I'm happy with my wardrobe, I always find something else I really need. Want, even.

When are we meeting up and getting on like a house on fire, Jackson?



We really must do that soon, there always seems to be something keeping us apart. In a week I will have lots more free time :)

On another note, these exams are going to be the death of me. I really am seeing a difference between UWA and Curtin.
Im off to buy myself some unhealthy exam food...

We will always be friends, hon :hug:


Oh, meant to tell you, I went to S&T Thai for dinner again on Friday night with ckf.

A few of the dishes there are really bad and whitey (the yum woon sen I had for example) but that som tum finally has my stamp of approval.

Asked for it without sugar or peanuts and for it to be very hot.

Damn, was it hot! I had two mouthfuls with sticky rice and my eyes started to water. Let me tell you, my tolerance for chilli is pretty good.

Mix of sour/salty/hot was also just right.

But that chilli is something amazing. Now that, is what I'm talking about.

Awesome :okay:

pretentious much? :lol: jking!!


man our puff pastry dominos was amazing! almost gourmet standard if not better!!

What day did we agree on to catch up this week?

Sank, I had the bbq chicken and the pork neck and both were fantastic. Given my penchant for servo pies and pub steaks that probably means f*ck all to a food nerd but just thought I'd put it out there ;)

Btw, I was too knackered to come round last night for the game and forgot about you...

awesome, ive been keen to try the pork kneck for a while.

not sure if your comment was entirely tongue in cheek but i always appreciate recommendations

all good re the game, it was fantastic. pretty sure i woke up some neighbours when the second goal went in. good to see torres playing with a smile on his face again, he definitely makes my heart skip a beat (no homo)

The BBQ chicken didn't look that amazing but the pork neck looked good.

The sauce that came with it (tamarind, fish sauce, chilli and lime from the looks of it) looked fantastic.

thanks, will definitely try it

mincy - with papaya salad etc when you eat out, do you specify for them not tto use fish sauce?

hey sanj (or any non-sanj plebs) can you recommend me a restaurant in melbourne. i.e If I were to go to one place while I'm there. It's a few months away so I can book ahead no worries.

Budget: $200 for 2 (without alcohol)
Taste: Nothing too complicated or heavy/greasy. (Keep in mind I'm a boring old man)

hey sanj (or any non-sanj plebs) can you recommend me a restaurant in melbourne. i.e If I were to go to one place while I'm there. It's a few months away so I can book ahead no worries.

Budget: $200 for 2 (without alcohol)
Taste: Nothing too complicated or heavy/greasy. (Keep in mind I'm a boring old man)

http://www.australianexplorer.com/restaurants/5553/profile.htm

hey sanj (or any non-sanj plebs) can you recommend me a restaurant in melbourne. i.e If I were to go to one place while I'm there. It's a few months away so I can book ahead no worries.

Budget: $200 for 2 (without alcohol)
Taste: Nothing too complicated or heavy/greasy. (Keep in mind I'm a boring old man)

what sort of food do you like (im aware you dont like anything too crazy, no gook etc)

eg what would be your favourite restaurants in perth and say syd or melb that youve been to?

the first 3 places that came to my mind were movida (will be fairly noisy and also tapas, not sure if you like it but fantastic tapas if you do), rockpool bar and grill (hard to beat in terms of quality of simple food done well, something on the menu for just about anyone, casual-ish atmosphere, great service) and grossi florentino (italian restaurant, like perugino only not stale and done better). it is fine dining though but meant to be really good.

rockpool menu - http://www.rockpool.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Download-Rockpool-Bar-Grill-Melbourne-Menu-PDF48.pdf
GF menu - http://www.grossiflorentino.com/docs/Restaurant%20website%20menu.pdf
movida - http://movida.com.au/hosier.html

FYI - when i went to rockpool b&g sydney recently 2 of us spent around $420 there but that included around $150 in booze and we also ordered the 2 most expensive steaks plus 2 entrees, 2 sides, 2 desserts and oysters and i doubt you would eat that much. $100pp should be fine

what sort of food do you like (im aware you dont like anything too crazy, no gook etc)

eg what would be your favourite restaurants in perth and say syd or melb that youve been to?

I can eat Japanese 7 days a week but probably best to try something different.
I keep going to back to Satsuki in perth although that doesn't give you much to go by. I haven't been to any 'known' restaurants in Melbourne but have really enjoyed Tetsuyas and Wildfire in Sydney for different reasons.
Happy to try some degustation menu to prove to my Mrs that I'm not as predictable as she thinks I am (ok I am) so not too fussed about breaking the budget to some extent. Someone said 'fifteen' is pretty good but they're not foodies so grain of salt.

edit...thanks! Just saw your list. let me check it out.

ah ok if you liked tetsuya you might like ezard then (which i recommended to vicky and he loved).

i suppose like tetsuya it can be broadly described as modern australian, proper whitey techniques with asian influences (japanese,chinese and thai). nothing over the top, very tasty food. have been there twice and also recommended my folks go there and they really enjoyed it. mum in particular doesnt like anything too crazy so that would fulfill that part of the brief too.

check out www.ezard.com.au for menu etc

there is good japanese in melb too, a number of izakaya places have opened up

ezard menu (they also do degustation)


A La Carte

friday and saturday evenings-
three-course fixed price menu $95.0 per head


starters ( $24.5 - $28.5 )

japanese inspired oyster shooter
each
5.5

yellow fin tuna sashimi with bonito pannacotta, mirin and sesame dressing, crispy shiso leaf


steamed crab wonton dumplings, spiced tom kha, young coconut, mango and crispy shallots


open wagyu beef burger, foie gras, quail egg, onion jam, smoked tomato and truffle oil mayonnaise

char-sui quail with manadrin pancake, lime and cucumber salad and roasted rice

five spiced bangalow sweet pork belly with yellow bean and peanut dressing, apple slaw salad

gratinated hand made potato gnocchi with tallegio cheese, shaved pear and walnuts


asparagus, persian fetta and witlof salad with poached organic egg, soft herbs, hazelnut dressing


seared canadian scallops with spiced pumpkin puree, cumin caramel, pomegranate, chorizo, crispy chinese broccoli






main ( $44.0 - $68.0 )

anchovy crusted swordfish with beetroot, ruby red grapefruit, rhubarb and persian fetta salad, spring herb salsa


pan fried john dory with baby artichokes, asparagus, broad beans, gremolata oil, soft herbs and lemon


crispy skin barramundi with chinese broccoli, yellow curry dressing and baby cress salad


chinese style roast duck with shaosang wine dressing, shitake mushrooms and steamed rice noodle roll


red roasted barossa chicken with coconut and tumeric dressing, pea, mint and zucchini fritters


eight score sher wagyu beef, caramelised pumpkin, snake beans, aromatic red curry and peanuts, hot and sour coconut salad


master stock fried pork hock, chilli caramel, spicy thai beanshoot salad and fragrant jasmine rice





sides ( $9.5 - $11.0 )

tatsoi and bonito salad, creamy wasabi oil dressing


wok fried asian greens


buttered steamed green beans with tofu and sesame


fried potatoes with dukkah salt and lemon yoghurt







dessert ( $20.5 - $48.0)
banana parfiat, cinnamon tuille and passionfruit syrup


pink grapefruit, coriander and gin sorbet with citrus fruit salad, pistachio wafer


jasmine rice pudding with toasted coconut icecream and lime syrup


five spiced creme brulee with spice sugar and oven dried pear crackers


bittersweet chocolate tart, poached pineapple and rosemary icecream


mango and passionfruit bavarois, strawberry water and vanilla fairy floss

Thanks Sanj. Ezard looks good! I'm going to call them up and book.

Foster's is actually considered "drinkable" in England.

Say no more.

Fosters in Europe is the same as Crown Lager in Aus. Doesn't make it any better though!

I was really surprised at just how popular it is throughout Europe.

...moving on, I love Pierre Herme macarons!

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm268/acc521/Misc/PierreHermeSelfridges.jpg

All of that discussion spurred on from Mincy posting the pic of that guy was gold my friends, gold :)

Let's be honest though, in Perth your options are more limited because of the weather. I've bought so much good stuff over the past two years but it's pretty much going to be t-shirt and jeans the entire time I'm over there simply because of the weather.

Still, most guys in Perth even manage to get t-shirt and jeans wrong.

Also shorts just don't look good. Ever.

Mincy, I saw a really awesome red coat on Saturday at Selfridges and I actually contemplated getting it after our discussion, but for reasons discussed earlier, it's just not worth the outlay for one more winter.

You are so so wrong re shorts. There is nothing better than a good pair of legs in shorts, my friend.

I said they weren't good from a fashion point of view. As for perving, that's another matter altogether ;)

Oh and on food related topics, my grandmother has just bought some lamb from one of the farms and will be slow cooking a roast in her wood fired oven for when I get home :)