I don't spend a lot on many things anyway and only 3 or so years off paying off my place anyway. Have to start thinking of where to go with investments, I guess. Those machines are bloody heavy btw!

There is an ad in the local newspaper(s) on Coventry Square Markets saying "Opening Soon" - trying to get shops in with a mock up of the inside of the building.

went past tha other night after tha movie, lots of work done on tha exterior...

apple green. that's what the mrs wanted. Had to pretend it's for her.

Do you just use the mixer or have you got the grinder/pasta/ice cream attachments?

I got the meat mincer from amazon just recently (about 1/3 of the price here). I must admit though, even though it works the quality and/or functionality of the attachments aren't as good as the original mixer.

PS: Always lift the mixer from the base. The locking mechanism that holds the head in place can not be relied on and you may get a nasty surprise. Depending on use (I do a lot of dough kneading so it shakes about quite a bit) it can stop locking in the up or down position every now and again. Just a matter of adjusting a screw though to fix it (it's in the manual).

Nate- Aborigines sleeping in your doorway tonight.

At my work, or at my apartment?

(just as likely at each location)

The 110v vs 240v thing is annoying though. Could get one for $275 USD then :(. Looking at $500 USD for the 240v model from the US.

lunch @ kanta in langford, pretty good once again, among the best jap in perth IMO

sashimi was good but nothing spectacular, i suspect they keep the special stuff for dinner like raw scallops etc but sushi was pretty good. we also had an oxtail sukiyaki, simmered pork belly dish and some gyoza, all very good, prob oxtail, gyoza and then pork belly in order of preference. gyoza texture is really nice also

also recommend the egg thread fish stock type soup

3 of us overordered slightly, had soup and drinks and lunch was $105 which was pretty good.

u can certainly get away with $12-$15 per head if you go with your katsu/karaage/teriyaki type dishes

$105 in LANGFORD.

GO PERTH!

hahaha i knew youd comment!

all sushi and sashimi made to order, dishes like the oxtail are very hard to find, prices are just about in the top range of fair IMO, i dotn have anyh problem with them

hahaha i knew youd comment!

all sushi and sashimi made to order, dishes like the oxtail are very hard to find, prices are just about in the top range of fair IMO, i dotn have anyh problem with them

hahaha

I have paid less in Tokyo for three people.

200 GRAMS OF RAW FISH IN LANGFORD $105 SEEMS LIKE GOOD VALUE TO ME

I don't know about Sanj and his fancy fish, but Salsas in the CBD is great you know /jonwil

hahaha

I have paid less in Tokyo for three people.

200 GRAMS OF RAW FISH IN LANGFORD $105 SEEMS LIKE GOOD VALUE TO ME


i have paid less in tokyo for 5 but what exactly is your point?

Sanj, is your mate in London still going to give me those tips for Aaian food in London?

I just discovered a great Szechuan place near my work, but need more tips. Had a very Asian food and culture inspired weekend and am now missing HK, SG, cheap, plentiful Asian in Aus. Big withdrawals!

shit i completely forgot. will get her email from my mum and find out for you

Cheers

i have paid less in tokyo for 5 but what exactly is your point?

As if I've got a point!

Next time I'm in Langford, I will give it a go for sure.

he's getting a fresh batch of airflown uni sometime this week so i anticiapte ill be back for dinner prob fri or sat if youre keen to go. will have to book in advance.

he's getting a fresh batch of airflown uni sometime this week so i anticiapte ill be back for dinner prob fri or sat if youre keen to go. will have to book in advance.

I will get back to you on this asap.

another impromptu meal out, this time with dad. finally went to bonsai, not bad actually

That's funny. I was driving past Bonsai earlier this evening and thought to myself should've gone there for dinner tonight.

nothing overly special, i would still rather go to nao, jun, izakaya sakura, kanta etc before here but was still enjoyable. ended up costing $77 for 2 shared raw entrees, 2 mains and some sake so not worth the expense on a regular basis imo

Had the Bon Bo Hue at What The Pho tonight... Fucking love it. Spicy beef/pork/noodley goodness with lemon, fresh cut chillies, bean sprouts, cabbage and mint for about $10.

fucking nom.

Had the Bon Bo Hue at What The Pho tonight... Fucking love it. Spicy beef/pork/noodley goodness with lemon, fresh cut chillies, bean sprouts, cabbage and mint for about $10.

fucking nom.

Seriously I think What the Pho will outlast the doubters. Yeah it is new, but you can't help being new.

I prefer my Vietnamese with less LCD TV's.

I prefer my Vietnamese with less LCD TV's.

so with more fugly art instead?

I prefer my Vietnamese with less LCD TV's.

Haha, true, three TV's, all showing different channels with subtitles, and pop/r'n'b music pumped through the stereo. It's very 21st century. I was browsing on my iPad while I ate, too :P

I prefer my Vietnamese with less LCD TV's.

Me too, and cheesy elevator music 80s 90s pop/rock classics.

I prefer my Vietnamese with less LCD TV's.

get with tha times old man, i love going to cafes showing random asian tv shows/music videos...

get with tha times old man, i love going to cafes showing random asian tv shows/music videos...


Me too! I love watching TV I can't understand... Joy Cafe n William, which I now go to at least once a week, has the random asian tv shows/music videos....

Wat The Pho has whitey TV - it was "The Biggest Loser" last time I was there

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Fugly Art, cheesy elevator music 80s 90s pop/rock classics, yes, and yes.

When I went to What the Pho I got to watch the watch the Eagles match and listen to rap.
2 things I enjoy doing (along with eating) so I was ok.
What the Pho is licensed as well which is another plus.

My Viet friend said the Broken Rice was more authentic at 'What the Pho' a true broken rice has grilled pork not fried pork (Tra Vinh).

get with tha times old man, i love going to cafes showing random asian tv shows/music videos...

This. Adds a truckload of authenticity to the vibe.

izakaya sakura - fucking quality, as long as you dont do a nate and order the teriyaki chicken

1 x starter - some radish, fish and picklle thing
1x raw octopus with wasabi
1x tamago
1x okonomiyaki
1x mochi with cod roe
1x salted, grilled squid
1x rice in fish soup with salmon and pickles
1 x fish miso
2 x sake

$67. pretty damn good value, definitely recommended

id pass on the mochi next time (nice but too much cheese) but everything else was pretty impressive

The Classroom, run by the guys from Cocktail Gastronomy has applied for a liquor license. So this must have got through council despite the parking issues?

http://liquor.reports.rgl.wa.gov.au/liquor/Applications/PIA_14112.pdf

The Classroom, run by the guys from Cocktail Gastronomy has applied for a liquor license. So this must have got through council despite the parking issues?

http://liquor.reports.rgl.wa.gov.au/liquor/Applications/PIA_14112.pdf

Surely not that backward recalcitrant City of Vincent? It can't be so!

Source (http://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/perth-confidential/nobu-opening-date-revealed/story-e6frg30l-1226122377933)


Nobu opening date revealed
Laura Tomlinson From: PerthNow August 25, 2011 5:59PM

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RENOWNED: Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, whose restaurant is opening at Burswood in September. Source: Herald Sun

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STAR: Robert De Niro, co-owner of Nobu restaurant. Picture: Fiona Hamilton Source: Herald Sun

PERTH foodies will be able to taste Nobu Matsuhisa's famous Black Cod Miso soup from September 5, when the world's most recognised Japanese restaurant opens its doors at Burswood.

The official opening date of the restaurant has been under wraps until now.

Part-owned by Hollywood superstar Robert De Niro, Nobu restaurant will join Neil Perry's Rockpool in a new culinary era for the gaming mecca.

While there is still no word as to whether De Niro or Matsuhisa will attend the Perth opening, De Niro has been at the openings of many of the far-flung franchises, including those in Beijing, Moscow and Budapest.

Nobu currently has 25 restaurants in 21 different cities around the world, spanning across five continents.

Nobu joins a cast of high-profile restaurants including Rockpool and Italian eatery Modo Mio as part of owner James Packer's $500 million overhaul of Burswood Entertainment Complex, which also includes multi-award winning chef Guillame Brahimi's famed Bennelong restaurant, as first revealed last month on the PerthNow iPad.

I especially like the bit where the article calls Beijing, Moscow and Budapest ''far flung''.

Anything north of Bali is far flung to perthnow readers.

SNOB!

errr black cod with miso is not a soup luv

also i doubt we're getting a fine diner like bennelong, probably more of a bistro like the melb one

Yep I am pretty sure I read it will be more modern Australian bistro style.

There is a new food hall type area opening next year as well which should be interesting.

Yep I am pretty sure I read it will be more modern Australian bistro style.

There is a new food hall type area opening next year as well which should be interesting.

I thought it was next week, not next year. Or am I missing something.

Yep I am pretty sure I read it will be more modern Australian bistro style.

Why provide fine dining when you can provide Aussie bistro at fine dining prices!

I thought it was next week, not next year. Or am I missing something.

I'm probably getting it mixed up, just read an article. I haven't actually been there is quite some time.

http://www.bistroguillaume.com.au/a3_lunch_menu_12.05.11_update_3.pdf
http://www.bistroguillaume.com.au/a3_dinner_menu_12.05.11_update_2.pdf

prices arent too bad, i think they'll get away with it. plenty of people out there dont midn spending that sort of money fairly regularly (im not one of them) and also i think burswood isnt far off being a place people go to for a meal without knowing what theyre going to eat yet, similar to crown (difference being iot is more of a mission to get to burswood)

if they get the vibe right i think it will do well, there really is only p'tite ardoise that is doing bistro well in perth for reasonable prices (must being that bit more expensive)

http://www.bistroguillaume.com.au/a3_lunch_menu_12.05.11_update_3.pdf
http://www.bistroguillaume.com.au/a3_dinner_menu_12.05.11_update_2.pdf

prices arent too bad, i think they'll get away with it. plenty of people out there dont midn spending that sort of money fairly regularly (im not one of them)

You're not wrong, having a look at that menu those prices are comparable to dinner I had at JB O'Riellys Wed night. (the $12 chowder was pretty decent if you are there).

do you go to fibbers much? ive usually heard pretty good things about the food, keen to check it out. havent been there in a good 5 or 6 years at least.

they own a small farm that supplies their own beef which they then dry age on site.

p.s - prices above for melb, knowing our luck perth will be more expensive (the grill'd excuse), also charging nearly the same price for bourguignon and veal tongue as they do for bouillabaise and lamb is prob taking the piss a bit

do you go to fibbers much? ive usually heard pretty good things about the food, keen to check it out. havent been there in a good 5 or 6 years at least.

they own a small farm that supplies their own beef which they then dry age on site.

p.s - prices above for melb, knowing our luck perth will be more expensive (the grill'd excuse), also charging nearly the same price for bourguignon and veal tongue as they do for bouillabaise and lamb is prob taking the piss a bit

Did you see I said JB's not Fibbers? Funnily enough I typed Fibbers but corrected b4 I posted. I've not eaten there (Fibbers) for years - but recently having quite a few Friday drinks there. The food used to be good and I believe they still are distinctly better quality than most pubs.(the owner once slagged me off totally in the local press - local ALP hit-man so I shunned it for a while - which was tough when there were not many drinking options).

yeah i saw you wrote JBs, just made me think of fibbers, especially as it is local for u. funny you mention that, ive heard others complain that the owner is a bit of a bully, he apparently has gone off at people who have written bad reviews etc

what is JBs like?

yeah i saw you wrote JBs, just made me think of fibbers, especially as it is local for u. funny you mention that, ive heard others complain that the owner is a bit of a bully, he apparently has gone off at people who have written bad reviews etc

what is JBs like?

JBs is a great pub. $18 for 2 pints of Guinness as well! My food was great - although I didn't exactly risk much with the beef and guinness pie on mash and mushy peas. THe pumpkin curry serves looked a tad small but no one complained. I think better as a pub then restaurant though, and the bar meals are good. Good atmosphere and good priced booze are what a pub should be measured on though, so it rates highly with me.

caught up with some mates at the conservatory yesterday, on a sunday it's a pretty relaxing place to be, will be interesting to see how warm it gets in summer with the artificial turf. staff were good but it's definitely overpriced.

back to izakaya sakura with a mate, 2 people, good amount of food and sake, $93. good service as always and food portion was $49 so once again around the $25/head level.

samboy - u should try the okonomiyakii, you're a fan arent you?

oh yeah, I love that stuff. I used to ask them to take it easy on the 'sweet' sauce which they found amusing. Izakaya is definitely on the list.

The Conservatory will have some decent competition soon. The Aviary just launched a website, not a whole not of info though. Restaurant/lounge/bar on the first level, 500sqm rooftop bar above. They have a bowling green up there for lawn bowls. Nice to see something fun and different.

http://theaviaryperth.com.au/

At cheeky sparrow. Not a bad place but overpriced and the lunch menu is pretty lousy.

The old Villa-Italia along William st was being gutted. Hoping for something interesting not remotely related to Hans.

i assume there would have to be a building license application, surely one of you nerds can find out?

whilst 'they're' at it, check if the Flipside liquor license was approved. The notice was no longer there the other day when I walked past.

never mind found it. Nate would be pleased.

6340140153
Small Bar
Mechanics' Institute Bar
Flipside Hospitality Pty Ltd
Conditionally Granted
222 William St PERTH WA 6000

never mind found it. Nate would be pleased.

6340140153
Small Bar
Mechanics' Institute Bar
Flipside Hospitality Pty Ltd
Conditionally Granted
222 William St PERTH WA 6000

Hey hey, fucking hell!

A bit of pressure, a Hitler video or two, lets see how the second half of the year pans out for small bars...

Samboy - what link did you use to find that? It's not listed under Directors decisions which is where most of them are. Such a shit website.

Samboy - what link did you use to find that? It's not listed under Directors decisions which is where most of them are. Such a shit website.

yeah it's a c**t of a website just like the dept. I had to screw around a fair bit to find it.

http://www.rgl.wa.gov.au/ApprovalLookup.aspx?RegAreaName=Liquor

Select 'Permanent', enter postcode, then sift through the pages !!!

So, dad and I went to bivouac for dinner last night, must say I'm yet to have a bad experience there.

Service was good as always, food was good but not great, eg pizza base couldve been a bit better but still very acceptable, fig and haloumi a bit overdressed, goat chops a touch underseasoned.

Dinner for 2, including a big jug of sangria (close to 6 glasses worth), 2 entrees and a pizza, 64.50

Very good value imo, food portion was 46.50. Interestingly he wasn't the only old fart there, good to see more oldies venturing out into the warzone

all youse whitefellas complaining about high banana prices - $6/kg for pretty good thai bananas at the viet fruit and veg store @ summerfield shopping centre, girrawheen

mangosteens for about a dollar each too

You guys have 20 minutes to recommend me a dark ale that comes in a pint or larger sized bottle for me to try tonight..

Looks like maccas on William st (may) be getting a basement addition? Ferals rejoice!

Does coopers come in pint size?

You guys have 20 minutes to recommend me a dark ale that comes in a pint or larger sized bottle for me to try tonight..

Go to the international beer shop in Leederville and they will steer you in the right direction. I've really gotten into Ales since moving to the UK. I probably prefer them more to lagers these days.

New Mex place open in Leedie http://www.zambrero.com/ Looks promising.

Also something funky looking brewing where Gloria J's used to be. Still covered up but could see some interesting looking red lights. May be pleasantly surprised.

Samboy, I want to open one of these in Perth. Would do so well I reckon.

http://www.chilango.co.uk/

Looks good mate. I have a feeling this type of food will start taking off in Perth. Salsas seems to be doing well.

Taco bell sort of killed it for me as they were shit. Luckily never made it to perth

all youse whitefellas complaining about high banana prices - $6/kg for pretty good thai bananas at the viet fruit and veg store @ summerfield shopping centre, girrawheen

mangosteens for about a dollar each too

I thought banana imports were banned?

nothing's banned in girrawheen

Looks good mate. I have a feeling this type of food will start taking off in Perth. Salsas seems to be doing well.

Yeah I've heard a bit about Salsas. Thing is, I take someone from back home to Chilango and they say it's miles better. I'm talking line out the door every lunch time good. From what I can tell Salsas is good but still veers more towards the Tex Mex side of things?

I've noticed a trend with new food concepts in general since moving here. Popular in the USA, a few years later popular in the UK, a few years layer popular in Aus. So many opportunities out there.

Go to the international beer shop in Leederville and they will steer you in the right direction. I've really gotten into Ales since moving to the UK. I probably prefer them more to lagers these days.

i'm in north freo.. so bit of a journey

and yeh, ales > lager any day!

I thought banana imports were banned?

i thought so too

samboy, someone mentioned that zambrero place in the past and im sure it was you who looked it up and decided it was shit (either from urbanspoon reviews or their own menu).

edit - i definitely havent seen that website before so either it's a new site or im going mad. i do remember it quite well though, definitely a tex mex place that someone was excited about (maybe that jimwont character, no it wasnt salsas) and you crushed them

New Mex place open in Leedie http://www.zambrero.com/ Looks promising.

Taco Bell is better.

i thought so too

lol at the banana black market.

Taco Bell is better.

really? that bad. Crap I got excited.

where did you try it?

Yeah I've heard a bit about Salsas. Thing is, I take someone from back home to Chilango and they say it's miles better. I'm talking line out the door every lunch time good. From what I can tell Salsas is good but still veers more towards the Tex Mex side of things?

I've noticed a trend with new food concepts in general since moving here. Popular in the USA, a few years later popular in the UK, a few years layer popular in Aus. So many opportunities out there.

dont get me started, had a meeting with my chef mate today who i will eventually be opening up a place with, im fucking itching to get started, cant happen fast enough

frustrating thing is that i cant really hurry it up

really? that bad. Crap I got excited.

Just searched urbanspoon, believe it or not, theses are the first four reviews that were shown:

"Where to start. Interesting kebabs. Definitely not burritos. This is the worst excuse for pseudo mexican that I've ever had.
Don't bother. It's horrible."

"Store bought (lame) taco shells were stale. Didnt even taste like Mexican food. Chicken tacos tasted like chicken curry in a stale tortilla. At least put in an effort !"

"Really feels like a fast food franchise calling itself Mexican food. Small portions for what you pay and pretty tasteless."

"My partner and I stop in here occasionally for a quick bite to eat. Being vegetarian we are thrilled with the vegie friendly options, and love the fresh lime squeezed across our burrito. Yum! Fresh, fairly light, and healthy! And lots of cute options. An easy, quick bite."

oh well. 6months then

Taco Bell is better.

sounds like i got my old c**ts mixed up

gossip for today - owners of cantina sitting with manager of greenhouse, a whitefella/wogc**t agent and 4 gooks (presumably the landlords), discussing a venue. i heard the word small bar mentioned but couldnt eavesdrop much, apparerntly at the back of a block of land that has been split into 2.

Wonder if it's one of those shitty old houses on William St next to Nates.

The fact that they don't do a pork filling, and offer hard in preference to soft shell Tacos says it all.

Sanj, I know how you feel, I'm def going to be leaving the accounting world behind to start something next year, just need to decide whether Aus or UK is more viable. Very excited though.

i'm in north freo.. so bit of a journey

Damn.

New Mex place open in Leedie http://www.zambrero.com/ Looks promising.

Also something funky looking brewing where Gloria J's used to be. Still covered up but could see some interesting looking red lights. May be pleasantly surprised.

I have a feeling it is Mrs Greens.

what's that matt?

what's that matt?

I'll expand. I am pretty sure that the lime green place and GJs are now going to be part of the expanding Greens monopoly of Leederville, and he and his partner (parter or business not sure) are going head to head on the two new ones for a bit of a challenge.

You guys have 20 minutes to recommend me a dark ale that comes in a pint or larger sized bottle for me to try tonight..

Hobgoblin by Wychcraft

Looks like maccas on William st (may) be getting a basement addition? Ferals rejoice!

Does coopers come in pint size?

I'm pretty sure it used to have one.

I'll expand. I am pretty sure that the lime green place and GJs are now going to be part of the expanding Greens monopoly of Leederville, and he and his partner (parter or business not sure) are going head to head on the two new ones for a bit of a challenge.

Bloody hell he's taking over!! I knew about the Lime Green Place (juice bar?) but GJs too?. Hans better watch out.

Still VERY disappointed about C130. The sign still says Open till LATE!!!

mmmm Hobgoblin is good.

If you can find this in Perth, I highly reccomend trying it

http://www.innisandgunn.com/thebeer_itsallinthetaste.htm

Baja Fresh would be great to have in Perth

Is there such a thing as genuinely good Mexican in Perth?

^flying taco

Jon - theres a new joint called salsa thats recently opened, havent been there but some people have been raving about it

re salsas theres one opening in garden city eating hall aswell, it's ok not bad just ok

For some reason I read that as 'Garden City eating hell'.

So, dad and I went to bivouac for dinner last night, must say I'm yet to have a bad experience there.

Had breakfast there the other day. The place wasn't too busy, maybe four tables full of people, but I could barely hear who I was sitting with -- the place is in dire need of some acoustic panels or some soft furnishings, place echoes like a motherfucker.

Had the canteen tray (scrambled eggs, sausage, baked beans, toast). The sourdough toast was too hard and thin for my liking - you know when it cracks and breaks when you try to cut it, like a cracker? Yeah. Otherwise everything was great and I'm looking forward to going back.

holy shit, private dinner at some residence in east perth with this dude

David trained as a chef in Perth, Western Australia. On completing his
apprenticeship in 2005, he travelled to Sydney where he worked at the highly
awarded restaurant, Tetsuya’s, for 2 years. After Tetsuyas, he was Sous Chef in
2009 at the number one restaurant in Perth, Restaurant Amuse, and then went
on to do stagieres at Noma in Copenhagen (number one restaurant in the world
2010 and 2011) at Extebarri in the Basque territory of Northern Spain, St John’s
Bread and Wine in London and now as in-house chef at The Loft Project in
London. He was a delegate for Australia at the Slow Food Movement
Conference in Italy in October 2010

holy shit, private dinner at some residence in east perth with this dude

David trained as a chef in Perth, Western Australia. On completing his
apprenticeship in 2005, he travelled to Sydney where he worked at the highly
awarded restaurant, Tetsuya's, for 2 years. After Tetsuyas, he was Sous Chef in
2009 at the number one restaurant in Perth, Restaurant Amuse, and then went
on to do stagieres at Noma in Copenhagen (number one restaurant in the world
2010 and 2011) at Extebarri in the Basque territory of Northern Spain, St John's
Bread and Wine in London and now as in-house chef at The Loft Project in
London. He was a delegate for Australia at the Slow Food Movement
Conference in Italy in October 2010

I might have to check out the Loft Project!

Wow. When are you going to that Sanj?

dont know if i can yet, am checking on whether ive got something on, it is in ard 2 weeks

omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg


http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/lifestyle/a/-/food/10155223/chefs-turn-pigskin-into-tasty-treats/

Chefs turn pigskin into tasty treats

San Francisco chef Chris Cosentino isn't much of a football fan. But that doesn't mean he doesn't know how to toss the pigskin around the gridiron. Or the frying pan.

We're talking hide of the hog, of course, that often-neglected part of the pig that is winning new appreciation as chefs tune in to its lush, unctuous properties.

"We're starting to see it become the focus," says Cosentino, chef at Incanto restaurant in San Francisco and a champion of so-called nose-to-tail eating.


"Pigskin is becoming the highlighted item in the dish now, whereas before it was more of an additional component to the dish. It has its own uniqueness. It has its own texture, its own flavour."

Among his specialties is ciccioli, a kind of sausage made by braising scraps of lean meat with fat and skin and seasoning the mixture with garlic and rosemary, and chicharons, pieces of pork rind that have been seasoned and deep-fried.

Perhaps the most interesting recipe is the pigskin pasta, in which marinated skin is slowly braised so it's tender, but not too soft, then chilled. After that, excess fat is scraped off and the skin is cranked through a pasta cutter to produce "spaghetti".

Cosentino first encountered the pigskin pasta, served with a marinara sauce, at the Joe Beef restaurant in Montreal and was "bummed out" that he hadn't figured it out first, he says with a laugh.

Fortunately, chef Fred Morin was willing to share. He has served the pigskin pasta with porcini and truffles - a natural pairing since pigs hunt truffles - as well as with clams and cherry tomatoes.

In Texas, chef Tim Love of the Lonesome Dove Western Bistro in Fort Worth has his own take on pigskin.


Chef Chris Cosentino turns pork skin into "spaghetti". Pictures: AP

Unlike Cosentino, Love is a football fan, the Dallas Cowboys to be specific, and has cooked for the players.

Sundays mean roast meat and tailgating, which often includes the PLT - crispy pigskin, lettuce and tomato - a sandwich he broke out at a tailgate party one day "and everybody went crazy".

An easy snack is to take a bag of fried hot and spicy pork skins and top them with red onion, creme fraiche and some caviar. Zippy and creamy "it's a great hors d'oeuvre", Love says.

He also makes pigskin nachos, using pulled pork on top of crunchy pigskins with a few pickled chillies.


A pork and beans dish by chef Chris Cosentino.

Boston chef Ken Oringer has divided loyalties when it comes to football. As owner of six Beantown restaurants including Clio, Uni and Toro, his sympathies lie with the New England Patriots, some of whom often visit his restaurants. But as a native of New Jersey he has to root for the Jets, too.

Pigskin, on the other hand, inspires no such reservations.

At Clio he fries pigskin and uses it as a vessel for "chowder" with oyster emulsion, freeze-dried corn and crispy slivers of potato.

At La Verdad, his taqueria, he braises pigskin in spicy salsa verde for tacos and stuffs it into corn tortillas topped with radishes, cilantro, pickled onions and jalapeno.

"I love cooking with pig skin. It's an ingredient used in so many cuisines, from south-east Asian to Spain to Brazil, and I love seeing how different cultures use it," Love says.

"It's interesting to see how chefs turn this rustic, almost peasant, ingredient into an elevated and composed dish. It's something that is so rooted in the food of grandmothers, and has recently been embraced by chefs and diners more than ever."



There is, he says, "nothing like that slippery, voluptuous mouth feel of pigskin, so gelatinous and tender".

Incanto's Cosentino, an authority on offal whose website, Offal Good, promotes eating animal parts that have fallen out of favour, also points out that the new emphasis on pigskin is reviving old customs.

"There's really cool old dishes of skin and beans and skin and braised greens. Nobody's reinvented the wheel here; we're just finding new ways to showcase it," he says.



ive salivated over some of tim love's and chris cosentino's stuff in the past but this is seriously awesome

is it wrong to be flying at half mast at work?

Gelatinous is not how I describe anything I enjoy eating.

Except maybe jelly. :P

Gelatinous is not how I describe anything I enjoy eating.

Except maybe jelly. :P

funnily enough a few people have said that, weirdo whiteys mainly

you dont enjoy braised pork belly? or beef cheek? osso bucco? reminds me of this awesome pigs cheek/head stew i had at pinotxo in barcelona. amazing.

speaking of which, i bought some guanciale recently (like pancetta but made from pork jowl), fucking delicious.

Pork belly? Sure. Haven't had the 'pleasure' of eating a creatures face yet though.

Pork belly? Sure. Haven't had the 'pleasure' of eating a creatures face yet though.

braised pork belly is often gelatinuous, especially the skin and fat

I've only had it once, at a wedding in Sydney at that restaurant opposite the opera house. It wasn't what I'd call 'gelatinous' though? I'm sure pigskin is delicious, I just think gelatinous is a horrible word ;)

Phon Vinh puts shredded pork skin in top of their pork chop, can there be a better combination than pork with pork??? Pork skin is really great, they add it to the chinese burger at Kung Fu kitchen as well.

Sanj, that pigs trotter we had (or was it a hock) at Hawkers - that was gelatinous goodness right there!

mmmm gelatinous

It really is a whitey thing not to like gelatinous foods, I have several friends who can't do it.

Gelatinous things I have tried, but didn't like:

* Tendon (willing to give this another go)
* Jellyfish (crispy jelly fish was fine, the gelatinous stuff, not nice)

Also, for the first time in a while, I had boneless duck for lunch today at Good Fortune. I am hard pressed to remember having ever eaten nicer duck in my entire life. It really is world class, iconic, duck.

No, I didn't get the plum sauce, and I was glad! The duck was that good.

$11.

I'll expand. I am pretty sure that the lime green place and GJs are now going to be part of the expanding Greens monopoly of Leederville, and he and his partner (parter or business not sure) are going head to head on the two new ones for a bit of a challenge.

Well i think you are right. The curtains have come down and the place has the same 'done on the cheap' look as the other joints so it's most likely the same guy. I mean that as somewhat of a compliment actually. He knows how to save/make money.
Those 'funky' lights turned out to be inverted $2 colanders. :lol:

Phon Vinh puts shredded pork skin in top of their pork chop, can there be a better combination than pork with pork??? Pork skin is really great, they add it to the chinese burger at Kung Fu kitchen as well.

Sanj, that pigs trotter we had (or was it a hock) at Hawkers - that was gelatinous goodness right there!

mmmm gelatinous

It really is a whitey thing not to like gelatinous foods, I have several friends who can't do it.

Gelatinous things I have tried, but didn't like:

* Tendon (willing to give this another go)
* Jellyfish (crispy jelly fish was fine, the gelatinous stuff, not nice)

Also, for the first time in a while, I had boneless duck for lunch today at Good Fortune. I am hard pressed to remember having ever eaten nicer duck in my entire life. It really is world class, iconic, duck.

No, I didn't get the plum sauce, and I was glad! The duck was that good.

$11.


hmmm i might get a chinese hamburger and then some duck for dinner, have still only been the one time to kung fu kitchen, keen to check it out.

hawkers - that was hock, fucking delicious.

tendon - can be extremely delicious. one of the best things i had on my jan trip to kl was after my mates wedding, around 8 of us went to a really rundown place with my friend geri (who you need to get tips from) for noodles at around 2 in the morning. one of them ordered a tendon soup, simple clear chicken stock based soup with braised tendons in it, amazing.


really near jalan alor so ill find out where exactly it is for you]

when are you going btw? i need those fucking pics! you're worse than i was with the monitor

hmmm i might get a chinese hamburger and then some duck for dinner

I'm seriously considering getting some more duck to take home after work.


Chinese Hamburger - first one I had, great, second one, still pretty good, but maybe there's a consistency issue. Give it a go, it's only $4.

I'm seriously considering getting some more duck to take home after work.


Chinese Hamburger - first one I had, great, second one, still pretty good, but maybe there's a consistency issue. Give it a go, it's only $4.

had the cheeseburger (beef) + pork wantan in chicken soup, pretty good aye

ill def be back, the trotter with rice, braised duck necks and searing hotpot sound and look awesome
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a bit too much msg in the soup but the wantons had vgreat texture. good selection of condiments too, 3 kinds of chilli, soy sauce, salt etc

sheepishly popped into hawkers for a drink after, was the first time i have been there since i was a proper boozed c**t there 2 satursdays ago after my 15 hour bender, apparently i was quite entertaining. i have vague memories of stealing utensils and cups and sneaking them into my mates handbag plus speaking in broken malay and singlish to the staff...well done sanj...

dinner @ galileo tomorrow with jackso and dilaz, havent been there for a few months, should be fun

edit - i will say though that everything was returned and the look of embarrassment on my mates face when she found all the items while standing at the counter to pay the bill was worth it

Speaking of burgers and Asia. The MOS Burger in Brisbane has been doing way better than expected. They are opening a CBD Brisbane one shortly and plan to expand to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth over the next few years!!!

Murmurs of 200+ outlets Australia wide have been mentioned. Supposedly a few other Japanese chains have been watching this with interest and are now considering whether to make a push into the Australian market.

if you position yourself well enough you'd survive from the gook and gook lover market alone, look at places like san churro etc.

everytime ive been past san churro NB it has been at or very close to capacity, including tonight despite the rain. cvould be the novelty factor but i dont think so, those chinkies love it

I walked past San Churro NB on saturday night about 9, it was full, one white person.

As far as San Churro go, NB is a step above the rest.

Had a Chicken Turkish Pide from Ayhan's in Vic Park today. Made and baked fresh while I waited. Brilliant! But it was fucking huge and I just finished it. Had a very light dinner tonight because of it. Highly recommend.

Had a Chicken Turkish Pide from Ayhan's in Vic Park today. Made and baked fresh while I waited. Brilliant! But it was fucking huge and I just finished it. Had a very light dinner tonight because of it. Highly recommend.

awesome, glad you liked it. was ayhan there? he's a really cool guy, always has a big smile on his face. his chicken plate is pretty tasty too and massive.

Yeah he was there. Knew everyone by name who walked in and struck up a conversation with me while I was waiting. He was running the shop by himself as 3 of his staff called in sick!

Perth would go bust without Asians. God bless em.

speaking of asians, i keep getting invited to dragonfly nightclub... any of yas checked it out? keke.

Aiyo went to Missy Moos burger joint in Sth Freo on sunday.
Nice little boutique burger joint, they give you a3 paper and textas and you can draw while you wait for your food, you submit your drawing and it may have the honour of adorning the collection on the walls next time you visit.

I got an 'Old King Cole' steak sandwhich with hommus, spinach and tomato relish, was absolutely beautiful.

Perth would go bust without Asians. God bless em.

Certain parts of Perth, for sure.

Sanj - try the pork burger next time! Wantons, as I said, are awesome. The spicy wanton soup with prawn wantons mmmm...

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Good news about MOS, they will do well for sure, I much prefer them to any other fast food hamburger chain. Other Japanese chains for Perth? Yoshinoya? Ajisen?

Perth would go bust without Asians. God bless em.

I often wonder.... with the high % of the population made up of asians, brits, irish, south africans in Perth..... would the political landscape be vastly different if tomorrow they announced an amnesty and everyone could have citizenship and hence vote?

There must be a hell of a lot of people here of voting age who can't vote, and who would most likely be more in favour of things like deregulated trading (seeing as the Asians are the only ones who seem to be shopping in NB on a sunday!), daylight saving etc...

Amnesty? There are only around 50-100,000 illegal workers in the whole country so maybe 5-7% of that would be in Perth? Not much to make a difference in referendums imo.

School me.

On only 3 or maybe 4 Sundays every year, I don't have Dim Sum for breakfast/brunch/lunch.

Tomorrow will be one of those mornings. It is unscheduled, hence the late notice.

Can someone tell me where to get the best whitey cooked breakfast these days? On a Sunday? I like eggs, bacon, all that English breakfast style fry up, but willing to go other European styles. I want a hearty breakfast/brunch.

All responses appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Nate.

I don't really know of anything but you might find something that looks good here:

http://breakfastinperth.blogspot.com/

heard west end deli is supposed to be good.

I usually go to Toast in East Perth. Ok food, relatively ok prices.

Pata Negra is the best restaurant in Perth. Just wanted to get that out there.

alright gang, friend is back from europe on monday, hes off to bali the next day with the family so going to catch lunch with him before i have work in the arvo, need recommendations for something relatively cheap and around freo (obviously i can think of places but want something for a change type)

Jus Burgers?

Down South Cafe is pretty good but it's been a while since I've been there and they have odd opening hours. If not, head in to the city. Freo sucks.

Amnesty? There are only around 50-100,000 illegal workers in the whole country so maybe 5-7% of that would be in Perth? Not much to make a difference in referendums imo.

Didn't mean illegal workers. All foreigners who live in Australia but aren't citizens - must be a couple of hundred thousand Permanent Residents / 457 workers / working holiday visas etc

a mate booked a scoopon deal at hippo creek... wasn't bad... tha interior lighting bothered me tha most (spend at least half a million to set up tha joint but have tha whole place flooded out by lighting, just saying...) and tha lcd showing snaps of customers (mostly male) and every so often a few doing a "2 in da pink, 1 in da stink" hand gestures... classy. i love tha attempt at personalised waiters "i'm your menu hand-outerer, but rachel is your waitress for tha evening..."and rachel is.....??? *looks around tha room* also forgetting to say rachel also happens to be tha waitress for tha other 40 people in tha space...

stock standard grill imo, food was good... tha croc skewer was tha stand-out for me... never eaten croc in such chunky sizes... tho as for tha menu, i was expecting something a bit more exotic...

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no black staff! south african grill my @$$! :p

In an ultimate act of 'impulse buying' I ended up getting a Scoopon $39 for a place called Ribaudos in Como. I really wasn't looking forward to it, especially since the reviews were really bad. After postponing for months I decided what the heck it's better than dominos so went there with the Mrs. on the weekend.

I was prepared to be extremely disappointed and more than happy to cope it.

Ok the place looks like a converted bingo hall but other than that I was blown away by how un-disappointed we were.

The service was top notch. I'll go as far as saying it's one of the best I've experienced in Perth. Friendly attentive and efficient staff.

The food was not as gastronomic delight but everything we got was more than palatable. (Marinated Olives with Ciabatta, Salad, Veal Medallions/Pizza, Semi Fredo/Affogato). Even the free glasses of wine were good.

It looked like every table there were Scoopons so I'm not sure how they can survive on $500 takings per night.

I really wanted to fault something but I couldn't. Would I go back at full price? Probably not. Would I buy another Scoopon? Hell Yeah!!

Sayers for breakfast this morning.

Two people, $50, large servings. A big breakfast type of thing (eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato, mushroom, toast, potato rosti, home made baked beans - the beans would have been the highlight) , and a spinach ricotta crepe with some cheese, toast, and a poached egg.

Service - great! Taste, good, not mind-blowing. Coffee, again - good, not great.

Would I go back? Possibly. All food items, apart from the beans, just lacked a certain "something". Everything was cooked nicely.

I'd give it a 6.5 out of ten - it was just that lack of flavour that let it down. It could have been the produce used. It's bugging me, I can't put my finger on it, but overall, slightly lacking.

Sayers is exactly as you described for breky. Good by perth standards. Overpriced.

Prediction - 'The Quarter' will not be around same time next year.

alright gang, friend is back from europe on monday, hes off to bali the next day with the family so going to catch lunch with him before i have work in the arvo, need recommendations for something relatively cheap and around freo (obviously i can think of places but want something for a change type)

Missy Moos in south Fremantle.

Get an 'old king cole', beautiful.

Yo Nate,

You were asking about Jarritos,

The salvadoreno joint in Cockburn doesn't stock them as they are Mexican.
But Juanchos in subiaco has them, they are $3.50 each.

Sorry for taking so long to get back to you.

went to Modo Mio on Wednesday night before Wicked. I would highly recommend it. Burswood has really lifted their game. It was refreshing to have some italian in Perth that wasn't swimming in cream or oil. The food was good, but the 100% zero attitude attentive service was what made it enjoyable.

Hey PG out of interest how much pp did it set you back?
(I very much like the idea of my food NOT swimming in anything)

1 shared entree, 2 pasta mains with 1 side plus 3 glasses of wine was $103 total inc complementary bread, olive oil and balsamic.

that's very good. May have to check it out.

Prediction - 'The Quarter' will not be around same time next year.

What do you base this on?

went to Modo Mio on Wednesday night before Wicked. I would highly recommend it. Burswood has really lifted their game. It was refreshing to have some italian in Perth that wasn't swimming in cream or oil. The food was good, but the 100% zero attitude attentive service was what made it enjoyable.
Really?

I've heard its very hit and miss. One night will be very good but another night is very plastic and stale. So the consistency isn't very good than I assume.


Also, anyone going to Nobu today/soon. Opening today.

What do you base this on?

me

Didn't mean illegal workers. All foreigners who live in Australia but aren't citizens - must be a couple of hundred thousand Permanent Residents / 457 workers / working holiday visas etc

Oh right .. well that is not really an amnesty is it it is more of a reverting back to a more open system not unlike the British Commonwealth Subjects right to vote that we used to have before Citizenship was a voting requirement.

http://www.aec.gov.au/Enrolling_to_vote/British_subjects.htm

Anyone know why they havent been able to lease a single shop in the GPO building?
Rents too high? Wrong location? Waiting until the Forrest Place work is finished? Better options elsewhere in the CBD?

don't know about $$ but imnsho it's shit. Dark dingy and uninviting. They've been on the market for a very long time. They'll get leased when tenants get desperate. Plenty of available space atm.

The thing with opening a business in Perth, if you are an international business for example, is that even if it would do well, it's still probably for a lot of businesses, not the best option. For example, although a Nespresso cafe would clearly do well in Perth, Nestle probably has a controlled plan as to how many stores they want to open in the region over x amount of years. Why open a store in Perth when you can open an additional one in Melb or Syd which will do even better?

don't know about $$ but imnsho it's shit. Dark dingy and uninviting. They've been on the market for a very long time. They'll get leased when tenants get desperate. Plenty of available space atm.

Once the govt has completely moved into 140 and all the linkages between that building and 140 are completed (are they yet?), you'll get a lot more foot traffic through there and I think you'll see the leases get taken up.

Should have been made into a bar/restaurant. Would have made a good location to liven up Forrest place after hours.

Anyone know why they havent been able to lease a single shop in the GPO building?
Rents too high? Wrong location? Waiting until the Forrest Place work is finished? Better options elsewhere in the CBD?

I have a feeling they will get occupied by funky consultancy types, creative design etc. Just does not seem to suit retail. But yes the above reasons will have made retail people not want to get in yet. I doubt will ever have massive foot traffic through there.

It needs to have at least one bar/restaurant. The interior of the building is great and only looks dingy because there's nothing in there. It wouldn't take much to activate that space.

All the linkages are pretty much done except for the bit between the GPO/CBA/140 which will be done as part of the last stage of forrest place.

I reckon if they improved the finishes it would make a good area for high end Australian or International stores. Not necessarily fashion. Maybe a restaurant bar in it too.

A bar or restaurant would be great, but I don't think it would work with the glass they have used at the front of each tenancy.

i would think that that could easily be changed during a fitout couldn't it? I think that although it is currently a waste of space in the long term (after the final upgrades to forrest place) it could become a highend retail/food location in the CBD

Yeah, it could definitely work.


Had a seriously good Dinner at Galileo with Sanj and Dilaz on the weekend. Great quality food, with fantastic, familiar warm service. Couldn't choose between a couple of dishes, so they made up a split dish. Will be back before long.

Oh what did you get? When I went there everything was amazing.

Oh what did you get? When I went there everything was amazing.

entrees:

salmon carpaccio with croutons, olives, anchovies
some beef thing with truffle that dilaz ordered, they altered it for him without fuss
octopus salad
shared bruschetta

mains:
i couldnt decide between duck or lamb so they made me a dish with both, dilaz and jackso had the same
sides - peas and pancetta

shared dessert:
some apple tart thing
hazelnut parfait

dessert came out already portioned on 3 plates which was a nice surprise

one of the best galileo experiences ive had and ive had quite a few, lots of little touches that add up. we also never felt rushed despite leaving around 11.30 or so (im pretty sure it was that late)

popped into zambrero yesterday, pretty fucking average.

$4.50 for one taco, more generous than flying taco but nowhere near as good

Thanks Sanj. Might give it a miss then.

You guys know about La Cucaracha taco cart?

Very good taco's, bean = $3, pork = $4, beef = $4.

Exceptional value, all three flavours good (pork was my favourite), guacamole made from Avocado's grown in Highgate, quality, service, and price = 10/10.

Edit : it may have actually been cheaper. All I remember is hearing "$3" and saying to my GF and her friend "buy about thirty bucks worth", which fed three people.

Where is it?

:naughty:

is that cart legal!!??!?!?!?!

btw: i wanna say i stumbled onto that cart, but i can't remember for sure where and when (recently tho)... all i remember was seeing a cart, but wasn't sure if it was a hot dog or tacos, and peoples i was with were all "eatin' is cheatin'..."

Once the govt has completely moved into 140 and all the linkages between that building and 140 are completed (are they yet?), you'll get a lot more foot traffic through there and I think you'll see the leases get taken up.

The link between 140 and the GPO were completed month ago. The problem is that so few people are 1) not using Forrest Place and 2) not aware of the link.

back to galileo tomorrow night!

paki invasion, sanj family is coming :rofl:

Discovered an entire street of middle eastern stuff with a few polish places as an Aussie/Kiwi shop for good measure yesterday near work. So much interesting food to try for lunches as well as some amazing grocery stores. Had the best Palestinian felafel ever. So much lighter than the usual felafel and made from scratch to order. Didn't miss meat not being in there at all. Happy days.

http://www.lacucaracha.net.au/

Discovered an entire street of middle eastern stuff with a few polish places as an Aussie/Kiwi shop for good measure yesterday near work. So much interesting food to try for lunches as well as some amazing grocery stores. Had the best Palestinian felafel ever. So much lighter than the usual felafel and made from scratch to order. Didn't miss meat not being in there at all. Happy days.

You should try the Palestinian chicken. It's amazing. Right next to the Kosher cafe.

;) I did wonder if any Jews at there.

I see Samboy is onto the latest Curb Your Enthusiasm ;)

is that cart legal

Legal schmegal who cares he sells great tacos at a good price!

You guys know about La Cucaracha taco cart?

Very good taco's, bean = $3, pork = $4, beef = $4.

Exceptional value, all three flavours good (pork was my favourite), guacamole made from Avocado's grown in Highgate, quality, service, and price = 10/10.

Edit : it may have actually been cheaper. All I remember is hearing "$3" and saying to my GF and her friend "buy about thirty bucks worth", which fed three people.

Is that the deathbot thing? ;)

Is that the deathbot thing? ;)

;)

Jesse is a rad guy.

I had a few pork ones at the Hundreds & Thousands party the other week. They were fucking dope.

De Niro and Nobu are apparently going to be at a ceremonial breaking of the sake barrel at Nobu in the next couple of weeks

Anyone looking for a cheap breakfast Mon-Fri check this out. Prices are almost polar opposite of their dinner menu. Haven't had it myself but worth trying. I don't think there's any other place doing eggs on toast for $6 in perth.

http://www.xo-lounge.net/images/picture/BREAKFAST%20Menu%20June%202011.pdf

Going to 'Option 2' of this on Sat. Looks good! 66% Groupon discount ftw.

http://www.quintessentiallyepicure.com/more_info.php

Top fashion chains hunt big CBD space
07-Sep-2011 by Catie Low
http://www.wabusinessnews.com.au/article/Top-fashion-chains-hunt-big-CBD-space

A SHORT supply of big retail spaces in the CBD is hampering plans by two of Europe’s top fashion chains to set up shop in Perth and reap the benefits of the state’s long-term economic outlook.

Zara and Topshop are both understood to be seeking suitable properties in the city but their requirements for large floor spaces in high-profile locations have proved a stumbling block for the fashion giants, despite the launch of a number of new retail projects in the city in recent years.

Spanish fashion phenomenon Zara already has outlets in Sydney and Melbourne and it’s close to opening the doors of its third store, in South Australia.

The Adelaide boutique will cover 2,300 square metres over two floors in the Burnside Village redevelopment and feature a glass lift, modelled on Zara’s Fifth Avenue boutique in New York.

The former Borders Bookshop store has been suggested as one city site that could be big enough to support either a Zara or a Topshop but the location would also have to meet a number of other stringent criteria, such as profile, exposure and street frontage.

Retail property specialist Jim Tsagalis said both the labels had forged a presence on the east coast and they needed to expand their network to make that investment work for them.

“They have a backbone of infrastructure in the Australian market … they are in a cycle for their businesses where they need to expand to pick up on a lot of fixed overheads,” said Mr Tsagalis, who is managing director of Lease Equity.

“If the climate is such that it’s difficult it also means the commercial terms they can get are better but, having said that, both of those particular organisations need parameters that are difficult to get.”

Continued interest in the CBD from major global brands is at odds with the historically weak consumer spending, which claimed another scalp this week, with Australian clothing chain Satch calling in the administrators.

But retail property analysts claim it’s symptomatic of the uneven performance of the sector as well as the changing nature of CBD retail.

The Satch move follows the closure of a string of high-profile retail businesses this year, including middle market fashion labels Colorado, Brown Sugar, book chain Borders and high-end fashion label Bettina Liano. Among the sea of red sale signs and unleased shop-fronts, a handful of high-profile brands like Apple can’t seem to keep up with the demand and lease inquiries from new food and beverage operators are still strong.

Mr Tsagalis said it was part of the broader evolution of the city, driven in part by the work undertaken for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) next month and the maturation of the city’s hospitality scene.

“All of a sudden people who haven’t been to the city will see this rejuvenated shopping environment but also some new retail and it won’t all be fashion but it’s going to be fashionable, fashionable food, fashionable alcohol, fashionable venues,” Mr Tsagalis said.

“People are happy to feel good about what they are going out for, a meal and a drink rather than buying a frock, shoes or a suit, so we are seeing disproportionate growth in food and beverage.”

In terms of the leasing deals, Mr Tsagalis said the core activity had been clustered above the $650,000 per annum mark but more generally retail rents had flattened.

The performance of the Apple shop on Hay Street is understood to have caused a number of international retail brands to adjust their expansion strategies to include Perth.

But more broadly, CBRE retail services associate director Fred Clohessy said CBD retail rents were either flat or trending down and incentives were on the rise.

“It’s an interesting market because all the fundamentals are still saying retailers should open in Perth but middle range (price point) fashion is doing it tough,” Mr Clohessy said.

“And the problem we have in Perth is most of the decision makers and headquarters for Australian fashion operators are in Sydney and Melbourne and the spend on retail in NSW is dismal so … getting them to expand or open a new store in Perth is proving difficult because of that.

“It’s a funny market because there are some big-name retailers looking at coming to Perth and yet you are hearing that some of the Australian retailers are having second thoughts.”

Sounds promising. Here's hoping there are some interesting developments in the near future. In terms of large floor spaces the borders store is available, but it isnt a great location. The first floor of the building on the cnr of William and Hay is available. I would love to see Zara take over Florsheim at ground level, and then the first level of that building.

Not sure what is still left at Raine, but there are some relatively large floor plates there I think.

Zara and Topshop in Perth would totally change the fashion market here. There is nothing like Zara in Perth. Finally an international name, that sells decent, reasonably priced clothes in Perth. Big game changer and could have a great lead on effect for other mid range brands to open up in Perth that sell good men's stuff.

...of course it could just be like a lot of other international brands that have huge men's sections overseas but only an afterthought of a corner for men in Aus.

GPC has changed the game in Perth. Such a great shop.

I must say, I really do not like Zara. I find their product to be totally ordinary in both design and quality. It appears to me like cheap rip offs of quality brands.

Also, has anyone noticed that in a lot of major European cities Zara seems to have 2 stores across the road and a few shops down from each other.

If the both came to Perth. I think the building florsheim is in would be good building to fit in both. Though it require them to rework the renovation.

Zara can be hit and miss, but generally is quite good. Their whole business plan revolves around taking what the bigger fashion brands are doing and copying it to a large extent. Their business shoes, boots and coats are excellent. Plain t-shirt and sweaters are great too.

Yes they are everywhere. In central London you can find 6 of them within a 15 min walk radius!

H&M - now there is a crap store. Used to be hit and miss, now is just miss.

Zara can be hit and miss, but generally is quite good. Their whole business plan revolves around taking what the bigger fashion brands are doing and copying it to a large extent. Their business shoes, boots and coats are excellent. Plain t-shirt and sweaters are great too.

Yes they are everywhere. In central London you can find 6 of them within a 15 min walk radius!

H&M - now there is a crap store. Used to be hit and miss, now is just hit.

I HATE H&M. Although in saying that I prefer some of their stuff over that of Zara's. Would rather not shop at either tbh.

A store I want in Perth is Acne. It's overpriced for what it is, but I still love it.

Acc - I assume you mean "now is just miss".

Fixed.

WillG, Acne is pretty good but re Swedish Jeans, it's all about Nudie for me. They have some excellent jeans and clothes too in their stores in Sweden.

Well Shearers in the city is closing down so that's one large shop that can be absorbed. Although not sure whether it meats the foot traffic criteria.

The other good one was the Surf Shop near target. I'm not 100% sure but it looks like Target's actually taking over that area? Huge waste if you ask me. That site is as good as it gets for something like Zara.

Well Shearers in the city is closing down so that's one large shop that can be absorbed. Although not sure whether it meats the foot traffic criteria.

The other good one was the Surf Shop near target. I'm not 100% sure but it looks like Target's actually taking over that area? Huge waste if you ask me. That site is as good as it gets for something like Zara.

Come to think of it, that surf shop (think its City Beach) within the old Commonwealth Bank building cnr Forest Place & Murray St Mall is two levels. Make for a great space for Zara - all be it a little far away from King St.

I though we were discussing that site a few years ago. Isn't Target vacating once their lease runs out?

Daz. Zara is def not a King Street retailer!

I though we were discussing that site a few years ago. Isn't Target vacating once their lease runs out?

I don't know but I doubt it since they just been through a refurb. (still looks shit)

The 2 story (now defunct) surf shop in that bldg is an ideal site.

Yeah Zara isn't King st material, they need a larger store with a lot of foot traffic.

Daz. Zara is def not a King Street retailer!

Thanks Acc :) Here was i thinking they were a fancy pants place !! I need to travel more hey :doh:

Yup, get yourself on a plane buddy :)

Speaking of retail, I walked through the 140W>GPO yesterday and it looks much better than before. It has opened up the area quite a bit and a little brighter. Although the fact that every single shop has a for lease sign doesn't inspire a lot of confidence.

I saw them working on a few the other day. Not sure what they're doing though.

probably spraying for termites ;)

Daz. Zara is def not a King Street retailer!

Compared to Live and lesser extent Transit Clothing it is.

Well Shearers in the city is closing down so that's one large shop that can be absorbed. Although not sure whether it meats the foot traffic criteria.

The other good one was the Surf Shop near target. I'm not 100% sure but it looks like Target's actually taking over that area? Huge waste if you ask me. That site is as good as it gets for something like Zara.

I think the old Waves site is a bit small for Zara. I do agree that the site is a massive waste though. Especially since they got rid of the red rooter place and the scum that hovered around the place.

I saw them working on a few the other day. Not sure what they're doing though.

Clearing the cobwebs.

I don't think the old waves store is right for Zara. I would LOVE to see City Beach move from the Commonwealth Bank building to Raine and for Zara to take over that. It is possible Zara will take the flagship corner tenancy in the small Raine building on the cnr of Murray and Queen, but I am hoping for something better.

I hope Target doesn't leave the CBD, I go there all the time.
Also, I cant remember but isn't the building Target is in owned by Coles Group? (I think I remember a sign about it somewhere)

Anyone have a suggestion for a place to go for dinner in the general CBD/inner city region tomorrow that is decent? Obviously Galileos and Clarence's are out because they are fully booked. Not too fussed on the type of food but licensed is a requirement.

I heard there's a new place in Northbridge called the Latin that does really good food/wine.

Oh wait...

You'll make everyone cry Acc.

Speaking of though, EPRA have launched (relaunched?) and EOI compaign for the site, closes in November.

It's going to take someone with a lot of money to play around with to take a risk on that site (or someone who can grease the right wheels).

I don't think the old waves store is right for Zara. I would LOVE to see City Beach move from the Commonwealth Bank building to Raine and for Zara to take over that. It is possible Zara will take the flagship corner tenancy in the small Raine building on the cnr of Murray and Queen, but I am hoping for something better.

Zara would want to have their ugly branding all over the building though. The GPO is already cheapened enough with tacky signage.

The old Borders store is a good location for Zara, it's over two levels with plenty of floor space.

And LOL @ 'daz' thinking Zara was high end. It's like, $60 for a jacket there...

Anyone have a suggestion for a place to go for dinner in the general CBD/inner city region tomorrow that is decent? Obviously Galileos and Clarence's are out because they are fully booked. Not too fussed on the type of food but licensed is a requirement.

Greenhouse? It doesn't have sauces :). Possibly booked as well though.

Literally walked past Zara and Topshop now which are next to each other at Westfield here. The storefront would most def fit right into the borders site.

Saying that, they have done a good job with one of their Rome stores which is in what Perth would be considered a heritage building.

What about Jun Bart?

It's going to take someone with a lot of money to play around with to take a risk on that site (or someone who can grease the right wheels).

I think EPRA will be pretty desperate to see something happen this time around. They are advertising it for the same purpose - restaurant/bar etc. So they must be confident that it is possible to get a license for the site. I can't see RGL knocking it back a second time because I think the backlash would double.

Zara would want to have their ugly branding all over the building though. The GPO is already cheapened enough with tacky signage.

The old Borders store is a good location for Zara, it's over two levels with plenty of floor space.

And LOL @ 'daz' thinking Zara was high end. It's like, $60 for a jacket there...

I really don't think the borders site is right for Zara. It literally has NO street presence. The only frontage it has is the doors, which a setback a good 5 metres from the mall, so unless they filled in the outdoor foyer I can't see it working. Even then I don't like the idea.

They would have to eliminate the setback. Saying that, their store in Split looks quite bland from the front also with a bit of a setback so they do make exceptions.

What about Jun Bart?

Thanks - managed to book. Haven't been there before, so worth checking out (since I remember people on here mentioning it).

Anyone have a suggestion for a place to go for dinner in the general CBD/inner city region tomorrow that is decent? Obviously Galileos and Clarence's are out because they are fully booked. Not too fussed on the type of food but licensed is a requirement.

Izakaya sakura in nb. Quality jap food, you'll struggle to spend more than 30pp on food if shared. Booze is reaonably priced as well.

Thanks - managed to book. Haven't been there before, so worth checking out (since I remember people on here mentioning it).

One of my faves. I went back for a Sat night dinner when I was over in april and it was still great. It's BYO.

Thanks - managed to book. Haven't been there before, so worth checking out (since I remember people on here mentioning it).

Jun is unlicensed but there is the poissy iga liquor next door. Standards have dropped a bit recently too but sakura mightve forced them to improve. Still a cool joint though

It could work, it just doesn't seem likely to me. And really if Zara were serious about opening a store in the near future I think they would have snapped it up already. The leasing agents for Borders are advertising still. They are willing to split it into seperate tennancies too.

One thing I would LOVE to see happen retail wise is for Jimm Kidd to leave their spot on the cnr of King and Murray. Could do so many good things with that building.

Get your fuckn fag fashion discussion out of my food thread /Sanj.

It could work, it just doesn't seem likely to me. And really if Zara were serious about opening a store in the near future I think they would have snapped it up already. The leasing agents for Borders are advertising still. They are willing to split it into seperate tennancies too.

One thing I would LOVE to see happen retail wise is for Jimm Kidd to leave their spot on the cnr of King and Murray. Could do so many good things with that building.

Oh I agree that it's unlikely we'll see Zara or Topshop in Perth for a long time, but it's always nice to hope.

Re Jim Kidd. I'm happy for it to stay Jim Kidd, just wish it was a nicely fitout sports store rather than a budget warehouse type thing.

Oh I think we will see Zara open within a year, I just don't think it will be at Borders. They've stated their plans to open, and Adelaide isn't far off opening, so it won't be too long.

If they have even 10% of their range dedicated to men, I'll be very surprised. Men always get screwed over for good clothes in Perth, even when a good brand comes.

Raine frontage perhaps? Do we have any stats on the % of secured leases there beyond Coles?

Haven't heard any info on Raine. But I think it very possible Zara would take the Murray x Queen corner of Raine. Better than the original Ed Hardy plan.

No site screams out to me. Waves is too small, Borders is too big. I don't really have much of an idea as to the retail component for Raine.

If anything, wouldn't Zara go to somewhere like Claremont 1/4?? You already have like Country Road who share similar layouts to what Zara is looking for.

Borders isn't too big. Have you been to a Zara before?

A lot of the Zara's I've been into have had big floors and have been 4+ storeys. So yeah, borders wouldn't be too big. I don't think it's right for Zara though. I think they'd prefer to be on Murray than Hay to be honest.

Hay St is not much of a fashion location at the moment. Murray does ok, but I think Zara will be looking away from the malls. Seems to be the way things are going.

It is interesting to see the retail heart move further West. The malls really do look tired.

Borders isn't too big. Have you been to a Zara before?

Yeah about 20 of them all up.

Lets remember size required for Zara Perth will be substantially different for say Zara New York City.

I doubt Perth can sustain a Zara the size of Borders. It'll be more or less similar to GPC.

I guess we just wait and see.

Nothing to see here, the usual stuff. I wouldn't know how life would go on without Karl protecting us all. I'm surprised he actually has any time left to do police work. Who needs competition anyway.

Cops cite Clink to sink new bar

http://www.oneperth.com.au/2011/09/08/cops-cite-clink-to-sink-new-bar/

CHRIS THOMSON
An 11-month bid for a boutique bar overlooking the Fremantle cafe strip has been sunk after police and competitors claimed its location beside the notorious Clink nightclub would escalate drunken violence in the port city.

In October last year, Soho burger bar owners Joanna MacLeod and Gareth Hancox requested a licence to open a cocktail bar in the loft of their historic South Terrace premises.

The application was rejected in April, and earlier this week the Liquor Commission of Western Australia set aside the couple’s requested review of that decision.
This was despite the fact that Fremantle City Council had earlier granted planning approval for the bar.

Just two objections were received to the liquor licence application – both by likely competitors, the Newport and Orient hotels.

The usual notice of intervention was lodged by police commissioner Karl O’Callaghan, and another by the Department of Health.
Dr O’Callaghan submitted the bar’s proposed location beside the “problematic” Clink would be a major problem.


The Newport and Orient submitted that a high number of incidents had been recorded at The Clink.
In October last year, the commission fined The Clink $7500 after police reported 56 incidents at the nightclub in 2009.

Before the commission, Ms MacLeod and Mr Hancox argued they should not be penalised for crime reports relating to The Clink.
The health department expressed concerns about the big number of liquor outlets in the area, but submitted that conditions contained in the city’s planning approval would help minimise the risk of harm.

In delivering the planned bar a second knockback, the commission found the city’s planned conditions would not protect the community.

Deep inwards breath, and... siiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh.

What a bunch of cunts. I don't know why but I am surprised every time I see shit like this. Its just so unbelievably ridiculous.

Karl if you're reading this - Why don't you adopt a no child policy. It'll cut down on crime as well. Imagine in 50 years the perth population may be down to 200 people. 150 of them cops. Problem solved.

Karl's Solution to "problem" bars/clubs like the clink is to ensure they have no competition, so that they may carry on with business as usual.

oooo kkkkkkk

Karls (Hitlers?) solution:

Step 1: Pull up a bunch of stats about current licensed establishments

Step 2: Publish these stats without any details (54 out of 56 incidents were in regards to dirty glasses)

Step 3: Scare off law abiding public from frequenting existing places leaving only criminals patrons

Step 4: Number of incidents increase further proving the Axis of Evil theory

Step 5: Do not allow any new establishments to open for law abiding citizens to visit

Step 6: ?

Step 7: Public protected

Step 8: Wonder why my son was involved in manufacturing meth. (Yes, seriously, he will never understand this, ever!)

meh, karl's an A grade c**t who i hope is thrown out but i dont agree with his sons fuckups being thrown in his face all the time

He make a lot of people's lives hard so fuck him.

This site is bad for my blood pressure.

Isn't he the one with the drug lab child? If so, I don't really think he's the best fit for the job. It sounds offensive I guess, but seriously? He can't be make a cities decision re: licensing if some of his decisions have led to what has happened. The bar probably would've taken people away from Clink and forced them to behave better.

No, it would have absoutely no effect on the Clink and vice versa. The only effect it would have is "thinning" out the derro crowd on the street. But why would you want to do that? Makes it hard to justify your hitler dictatorship.

Jun was great last night. (Thanks Acc) That is all.

Glad you enjoyed it mate.

lol, the clink is a shithole, only two reasons you go there 1 - you got kicked out of everywhere else. 2 - wana catch an std off some 50 year old loose vagina

what a joke.

why not shut down tha clink?

Hai kids, popped into kims vietnamese restaurant in marangaroo/girrawheen tioday, got a takeaway bun cha. Pretty damn good, I'm keen to go back. There are 2 viet butchers, a banh mi store plus other viet shops in the complex, pretty interesting

Did 195kms around perth today, ill be glad when these projects are over

Free lunch! Doesn't say how many places are up for grabs though. Edit: 20 places, so a slim chance of being a fat biatch.

John Day
Minister for Planning; Culture and the Arts; Science and Innovation
Terry Redman
Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry; Corrective Services

Sat 10 September, 2011
Top chef delves into the archives to bring historical menus to life

The State Government is offering West Australians the chance to win a place at a luncheon where WA chef Hadleigh Troy will delve into the archives to interpret and reinvent menus from a range of State dinners dating from the 1920s.

Culture and the Arts Minister John Day today announced that Eating the Archives would be a special event and online exhibition as part of the Commonwealth Festival Perth.

“The staged luncheon will not be a re-creation of a single historic dinner but a demonstration of how historical archives can be reinterpreted to be relevant today,” Mr Day said.

“The idea for this event emerged when archivists from the State Records Office (SRO) uncovered a treasure trove of menus and documentation about State banquets.”

Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman said Hadleigh Troy will use fresh, local produce to interpret the archives with a creative and modern twist.

“The Department of Agriculture and Food has partnered with SRO for this event and the dishes will be prepared using premium quality WA produce supported by the Buy West Eat Best campaign,” Mr Redman said.

“Eating the Archives will bring history alive and connect people with the State archive collection but it also throws the spotlight on the best local produce WA has to offer.”

Head chef and owner of Restaurant Amuse, Hadleigh Troy, said that as a chef the last thing he expected to find himself doing was trawling through archives for menu ideas.

“The process of putting on the gloves and looking through all the old archives surprised me and I drew unexpected inspiration from handling original documents,” Mr Troy said.

“Asparagus and aspic were definitely the food fashions of the day, like heirloom carrots would be today; heirloom refers to vegetables grown before the 1950s - before commercial farming led to hybrids - you could call them archival vegies.”

The open-air lunchtime event will take place on Friday, October 28 in the People’s Space at the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC) directly after the official opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting that will be streamed live to the PCC’s big screen.

Places at the lunch can be secured by registering online on the SRO’s website http://www.sro.wa.gov.au/eta

The Commonwealth Festival Perth will be held from October 23-30 with the People’s Space open from October 26-29 and is supported by the Department of Culture and the Arts and Lotterywest.
http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx?ItemId=143942&

Meza bar has re-opened!!! Looks the same with the same number of customers.