I'm diggin' the influx of great cafes popping up in the 'burbs. Hylin is one of those places you'll just keep coming back to. Loved the chilli poached eggs with healthy dose of halloumi. Welcome to West Leederville!
Craft beers from Mane Liquor and Beersine hop cheese
SUPPORTING LOCAL
Vegan and gluten free Oh So Seedy Crackers by The Bare Baker
Antipasto with finds from Smoult's
(WO)MAN v MEATBALL - eating competition at Lalla Rookh
Damn girl! Judging by the way she can handle a burger, you'd think Nicole Lau had the blood of competitive eating champions coursing through her veins. Whilst her mama didn't take out the crown for Miss Eatin' Apple Pie in 1962, Nicole has certainly been raised as a hell of a good eater.
The infamous Man v Meatball eating competition is on at Lalla Rookh tomorrow night! I've got money ridin' on this meatball scoffing babe and we had a quick chat before the big day.
Super pumped you are entering Man v Meatball! Is this your first tangle with competitive eating?
I've entered two competitive eating competitions already, nachos, hot dogs and hands free pizza eating. On a side note did you know that triangular nacho chips are mighty hard to digest? Although I'm yet to take out the title, I can see the meatball glory from here!
What is your greatest dining achievement?
My greatest achievement would probably be staying at the all you can eat sushi train for 2 hours without stopping.
If you had a soundtrack to eat meatballs to what would your top 5 songs be?
Too legit to quit – MC Hammer
Not Many - Dcribe
In da Club - 50 Cent
Notorious B.I.G. - Notorious B.I.G.
My closing track would have to be "Bye bye bye - Nsync". I know it ain't ghetto but I feel it's pretty poetic, na mean?
What will you be doing this week in preparation for Man v Meatball?
I work at Old Faithful so I'm going to make sure I consume as much meat as humanly possible on my breaks to prep for this mofo of a competition.
Will you actually eat on Thursday before the comp?
Of course! If you're not eating, you ain't living. I'll probably start the day with a big breakfast somewhere.
You've obviously eaten at Lalla Rookh before, any hot tips for what the audience should be ordering?
Anything and everything, you can't go wrong with a single item on that menu. Chef’s Bone marrow is seriously legit.
What would your idea of a nightmare food eating competition be?
Anchovies … ewwww. Ain't nobody got time fo dat!
And a little word to your competitors …
Chiggedy check yo'self before you wreck yourself.
You can cheer on Nicole as she takes on her fierce competitors at Lalla Rookh's Man v Meatball competition tomorrow, Thurs 23 April. Entries open at 5pm and comp starts at 5.30pm.
EAT | IL LIDO (Cottesloe, WA)
Sometimes it's just the simple things in life. Bread, wine, carpaccio and pasta. Il Lido you always do it so well.
🍩🍩 | PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY CRONUTS
Now tell me, if this gorgeous mess was staring you in the face wouldn't you want to buy two? The very thought of having to share even a morsel of my Peanut butter and jelly cronut was making me sad. Marnee is the vivacious babe behind Sugar & Nice and she is my go to for anything baked, sweet and delicious in this town.
Cold brew and cookies
SPROLO (South Perth)
Banana and caramel waffle with fresh banana, palm-sugar caramel, peanut crumble. cream and ice cream and Coconut chia pudding with mango, kaffir lime toasted coconut
Smashed peas on rye - sweet pea, edamame, tomato, fried shallots
My girl @pertheats hand modelling for that perfect shot
Traditional Singapore breakfast - Layer Sprolo's house-made kaya jam and salted butter on the sourdough toast for a sweet and salty dance on your tastebuds.
Then top the sous vide eggs with pepper and a lug of soy, stir it all up and dip right in.
MARY STREET BAKERY
It's true, Mary Street Bakery is my favourite place for breakfast. Maybe its my soft spot for Beaufort Street, or perhaps its because you can order gnocchi and icy pops before noon. I always find myself torn between two dishes, so I do what any sensible person would do in my position … I order both and the waitstaff pretty much give me a 'hell yeah' high five. Maybe its this total acceptance and applauding of overordering that keeps me going back.
Pork snitzel creamed corn kimchi egg
Mescal cured salmon slow egg avocado jalapeño lime toast, Cold drip coffee, Fried chicken buttermilk pancake peanuts maple butter fried egg, Pork snitzel creamed corn kimchi egg
Mescal cured salmon slow egg avocado jalapeño lime toast
EAT | BANGKOK JUMP STREET (PERTH, WA)
When it comes to eating on the festival circuit Bangkok Jump Street always delivers! Dao and Jane are the friendly duo behind this Thai street food pop up. The pad thai is always a hit and I love trying new dishes at every event. Definitely scope them out if you can!
EAT | A FISH CALLED INGLEWOOD (Inglewood, WA)
A Fish Called Inglewood is fast becoming a favourite for local eats. Damn good fish and chips!
DO | HIGH TEA WITH ROCHELLE ADONIS
Rochelle Adonis Cakes + Confections has carved a reputation as Perth's go to for High Tea. The perfect spot to celebration with gal pals or host a hen's party.
Savoury plate - potato rosti with lamb, gazpacho, quinoa, savoury bite
Raspberry pop to cleanse the palate whilst we doodle.
Dessert plate - a stunning assortment of sweet treats, the perfect way to end a hen's day
DO | MAYLANDS HAWKERS MARKETS
Right in the heart of Maylands you will find the Hawkers Markets popped up on Saturdays during our sunny months. With plenty of green grass for little ones to run around, the markets are popular with local families looking for a bite to eat.
Our last adventure had me swooning over this little feast:
Bangkok Jump Street - Pork satay skewers
Amaizing - Captain Hairy arepa (grilled corn flatbread stuffed with shredded beef and mozzarella)
The Hummus Club - Mezze of pita bread, fatuous, felafel and hummus
Balk to Balkan - Zucchini fritters
SEE | YALLINGUP GUGELHUPF (Yallingup, Western Australia)
The shape of the Gugelhupf Cake comes from special mould to give the 'King of Cake' its crown shape. Yallingup Gugelhupf sources the best ingredients and bakes in genuine ceramic moulds. You'll find gugelhupf loaves in a range of savoury and sweet flavours. One for the roadtrip list.
POP UP | THE SARAPAN (Victoria Park, WA)
The pop up - 1 Leonard Street, Victoria Park
Transporting you to the streets of Malaysia. The Sarapan means breakfast in Malay and pops up every weekend at the restaurant incubator on Leonard Street in Victoria Park.
Roti Canai - freshly made flatbread with dahl and sambal and chicken curry $5
Nasi Lemak - A Malaysian breakfast staple of fried spiced chicken, sambal, crispy anchovies. peanuts, slices of cucumber and boiled egg served with fragrant coconut rice $11.50
Roti bom - flatbread with condensed milk
A peek into the kitchen at The Saparan
Kaya Toast - thick white bread with homemade kaya $4
EAT | RAMEN FESTIVAL (Odaiba, Tokyo)
'What? We are going to a Ramen Festival?'
'Yes, a Ramen festival!'
Odaiba (お台場) is a strange little entertainment district on a man made island in Tokyo Bay. Home to a random replica of the Statue of Liberty and a food hall called Ramen Festival at the Aqua City Mall.
The map of ramen!
