Clairault Streicker Wines, Margaret River, WA Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Han Sen and I are upping our wine game this morning with a wine blending session at Clairault Streicker Wines, followed by a wine-paired lunch during which we will test some of …
Month: March 2025
Terence Thiang – Managing Partner at Bistro Léa
Terence Thiang – Managing Partner at Bistro Léa In this interview, Terence Thiang, Managing Partner at Bistro Léa, shares insight into life in a hospitality career. What do you do? I’m the Outlet Manager at JUS Resto Bar and Managing Partner at Bistr…
INARA Busselton, Levantine Cuisine, WA
INARA Busselton, Levantine Cuisine, WA Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau We’d heard good things about INARA in Busselton but weren’t expecting it to be world-class. INARA is delivering a menu that could rival any highly acclaimed restaurant in a major in…
Peppy Beach Retreats, Western Australia
Beachfront Penthouse by Peppy Beach Retreats, WA Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau & Monica Tindall Western Australia has some of the most spectacular sunsets in the entire world, and Peppermint Grove Beach in Australia’s South West is a prime viewi…
St Aidan Wines, Ferguson Valley, WA
St Aidan Wines, Ferguson Valley, WA Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau The great thing about staying in boutique accommodation is getting recommendations from local owners about their favourite places to eat, drink and explore. Coming up in several reco…
Hackersley Estate Wines & Restaurant, Ferguson Valley
Hackersley Estate Wines & Restaurant, Ferguson Valley Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Everyone we asked about Ferguson Valley mentioned Hackersley as THE place to dine. The Geographe wine region is lesser known than its well-established southe…
Bakkheia Wine – Ferguson Valley, WA
Bakkheia Wine – Ferguson Valley, WA Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau How would you feel about deciding the price of the wine you drink? It might sound too good to be true—or too bold to work—but the Bakkheia team in Ferguson Valley is doing just that. R…
Skating Goose Farm, Ferguson Valley, WA
Skating Goose Farm, Ferguson Valley, WA Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau I regret our booking at Skating Goose Farm the moment we walk in. We’re only here for two nights. I know immediately that I want to stay for much, much longer. Set in the overlooked jewe…
Patrick Farrell – General Manager, Viceroy Bali
Patrick Farrell – General Manager, Viceroy Bali In this interview, Patrick Farrell, general manager of Viceroy Bali, shares insight into what the role involves and some stories from behind the scenes. What do you do? I am currently working at Viceroy Bali as Gene…
The Crooked Carrot Café – Myalup, WA
The Crooked Carrot Café – Myalup, Western Australia Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau The Crooked Carrot Café is a popular spot on the drive down from Perth to Margaret River for very good reason! We were warned that there could be a crowd, and a crowd t…
Aloft Perth – Airport Hotel, Western Australia
Aloft Perth – Airport Hotel, Western Australia Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Arriving on the 2 am flight from Kuala Lumpur to Perth, it was tempting to book an airport hotel. However, after checking out the options, I realised that the international te…
Kailash Parbat – Nu Sentral, Vegetarian
Kailash Parbat – Nu Sentral, Indian Vegetarian Restaurant Words: Lianne ChungPhotos: Peter Tan The fan following of Kailash Parbat runs far. Its brand recognition might hold a similar cultural relevance to that of its American counterparts, Cheesecak…