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“Ask not what you can do for your country.

Ask what’s for lunch.”

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“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.”

GEORGE BERNARD SHAW

PIZZA DATE NIGHT WITH PAUL MACNISH

MATT GOLINSKI

WEDNESDAY 2, 9, 17, 23 & 30 APRIL

It’s Wednesday date nights at the Piazza but with more food and film. Perth personality Paul MacNish will whip up delicious dishes for the audience to taste.

Then choose from two romance films on the dual screens (use your headset to flick between audio channels). Wood-fired pizzas will be available for purchase.

NOTE: The last Wednesday (April 30) will have a jazz band and no food demo.

Northbridge Piazza: Cnr James & Lake St Food demo at 7.30pm, films at 8.30pm Free | visitperthcity.com

THE FIRST FEAST — THE LAUNCH OF EAT DRINK PERTH

EAT DRINK PERTH OPENING CELEBRATIONS

MONDAY 31 MARCH PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH AND BROOKFIELD PLACE

TUESDAY 1 APRIL PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH AND BROOKFIELD PLACE

This exclusive event will see 250 Perth foodies and media come together for a decadent dinner under the stars. Celebrity chef Matt Golinski will be flying in to show off his cooking skills and collaborate with Brookfield Place restaurants to create a dining experience to remember. Start the evening with pre-dinner cocktails by Choo Choo’s and Bar Lafayette followed by dishes from Sushia, The Trustee and The Heritage. Print Hall will provide the night’s matched wines and dessert topped off with teapot cocktails by Bobeche.

This free event kicks off the Eat Drink Perth festival with foodie delights and entertainment throughout the evening.

Celebrity chef Matt Golinski will be cooking up a storm in demonstrations at 5.10pm and 5.40pm. Join him for a drink and Q&A session afterwards at Bobeche for answers to your culinary questions.

Brookfield Place bars and restaurants including Print Hall, Bobeche, Bar Lafayette, Sushia and Choo Choo’s will host special activities for the evening.

Brookfield Place | 6.30pm-10pm | $275 Book at brookfieldplaceperth.com

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Brookfield Place | From 5pm | Free entry visitperthcity.com

TASTE OF PERTH 2-4 MAY PRESENTED BY BRAND EVENTS AND SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF PERTH

This highly acclaimed international restaurant festival comes to Perth for the first time. Since starting 10 years ago in London, the festival now includes 18 cities across the globe. As the exciting closing event for Eat Drink Perth, Taste will bring some of Perth’s best restaurants including Greenhouse, Print Hall and Lalla Rookh to stunning outdoor surroundings overlooking the Swan River. Food lovers can create their own degustation, mingle with celebrity chefs, browse artisan stalls and enjoy the attractions and live entertainment on offer.

Langley Park | $32 per session tasteofperth.com.au

YUM CHA IN THE PARK SATURDAY 12 APRIL PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH IN ASSOCIATION WITH CHUNG WAH

Yum Cha in the Park returns for a day of dumplings and bubble tea under the lanterns. Bite into delicious morsels of food as you’re entertained by lion dances, live music and performances—or even get an airbrushed tattoo. If you’re game, enter the chicken feet eating competition for the chance to win return flights to Guangzhou courtesy of China Southern.

Northbridge Piazza: Cnr James & Lake St 11am-4pm | Free entry | visitperthcity.com

TWILIGHT HAWKER MARKET

PERTH HOME GROWN

FRIDAY 4 & 11 APRIL, THURSDAY 17 & 24 APRIL PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH

SUNDAY 6, 13, 20 & 27 APRIL PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH

Eat Drink Perth presents the final weeks of these award-winning street food markets which will be bigger than ever. Sink your teeth into mouthwatering treats from around the globe including satay, pulled pork, Peking duck, oysters, paella, Jamaican jerk chicken, New Orleans chowder, curry, empanadas, gumbo, pierogi, caramel and chocolate filled churros, gourmet icy poles, Asian desserts and so much more. Soak up the atmosphere and be entertained with live music and performances for an evening under the stars. Eat Drink Perth will see the return of Air Asia to the Twilight Hawker Market and more exciting prizes to be won.

These weekly fresh food markets will include special festivities just for Eat Drink Perth. Each week in April, the markets located in Forrest Place feature a variety of stalls selling locally grown fruit and vegetables, organic lamb and beef, eggs, nuts and honey, preserves, chocolates, bread, biscuits, plants and flowers. To celebrate Eat Drink Perth, there will be special cooking demonstrations, pizza and pasta making, and kids cooking activities using ingredients from the markets.

There will also be micro herb and urban gardening demonstrations, raw food samples and unique upcycled giftware and jewellery. Local music acts will provide free live entertainment.

NOTE: Due to Good Friday and ANZAC Day the Twilight Hawker Market will trade on a Thursday evening in its final two weeks.

Forrest Place | 11am-4pm | Free entry visitperthcity.com

Forrest Place | 5pm-9pm | Free entry visitperthcity.com

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“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.”

GEORGE BERNARD SHAW

PIZZA DATE NIGHT WITH PAUL MACNISH

MATT GOLINSKI

WEDNESDAY 2, 9, 17, 23 & 30 APRIL

It’s Wednesday date nights at the Piazza but with more food and film. Perth personality Paul MacNish will whip up delicious dishes for the audience to taste.

Then choose from two romance films on the dual screens (use your headset to flick between audio channels). Wood-fired pizzas will be available for purchase.

NOTE: The last Wednesday (April 30) will have a jazz band and no food demo.

Northbridge Piazza: Cnr James & Lake St Food demo at 7.30pm, films at 8.30pm Free | visitperthcity.com

THE FIRST FEAST — THE LAUNCH OF EAT DRINK PERTH

EAT DRINK PERTH OPENING CELEBRATIONS

MONDAY 31 MARCH PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH AND BROOKFIELD PLACE

TUESDAY 1 APRIL PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH AND BROOKFIELD PLACE

This exclusive event will see 250 Perth foodies and media come together for a decadent dinner under the stars. Celebrity chef Matt Golinski will be flying in to show off his cooking skills and collaborate with Brookfield Place restaurants to create a dining experience to remember. Start the evening with pre-dinner cocktails by Choo Choo’s and Bar Lafayette followed by dishes from Sushia, The Trustee and The Heritage. Print Hall will provide the night’s matched wines and dessert topped off with teapot cocktails by Bobeche.

This free event kicks off the Eat Drink Perth festival with foodie delights and entertainment throughout the evening.

Celebrity chef Matt Golinski will be cooking up a storm in demonstrations at 5.10pm and 5.40pm. Join him for a drink and Q&A session afterwards at Bobeche for answers to your culinary questions.

Brookfield Place bars and restaurants including Print Hall, Bobeche, Bar Lafayette, Sushia and Choo Choo’s will host special activities for the evening.

Brookfield Place | 6.30pm-10pm | $275 Book at brookfieldplaceperth.com

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Brookfield Place | From 5pm | Free entry visitperthcity.com

TASTE OF PERTH 2-4 MAY PRESENTED BY BRAND EVENTS AND SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF PERTH

This highly acclaimed international restaurant festival comes to Perth for the first time. Since starting 10 years ago in London, the festival now includes 18 cities across the globe. As the exciting closing event for Eat Drink Perth, Taste will bring some of Perth’s best restaurants including Greenhouse, Print Hall and Lalla Rookh to stunning outdoor surroundings overlooking the Swan River. Food lovers can create their own degustation, mingle with celebrity chefs, browse artisan stalls and enjoy the attractions and live entertainment on offer.

Langley Park | $32 per session tasteofperth.com.au

YUM CHA IN THE PARK SATURDAY 12 APRIL PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH IN ASSOCIATION WITH CHUNG WAH

Yum Cha in the Park returns for a day of dumplings and bubble tea under the lanterns. Bite into delicious morsels of food as you’re entertained by lion dances, live music and performances—or even get an airbrushed tattoo. If you’re game, enter the chicken feet eating competition for the chance to win return flights to Guangzhou courtesy of China Southern.

Northbridge Piazza: Cnr James & Lake St 11am-4pm | Free entry | visitperthcity.com

TWILIGHT HAWKER MARKET

PERTH HOME GROWN

FRIDAY 4 & 11 APRIL, THURSDAY 17 & 24 APRIL PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH

SUNDAY 6, 13, 20 & 27 APRIL PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH

Eat Drink Perth presents the final weeks of these award-winning street food markets which will be bigger than ever. Sink your teeth into mouthwatering treats from around the globe including satay, pulled pork, Peking duck, oysters, paella, Jamaican jerk chicken, New Orleans chowder, curry, empanadas, gumbo, pierogi, caramel and chocolate filled churros, gourmet icy poles, Asian desserts and so much more. Soak up the atmosphere and be entertained with live music and performances for an evening under the stars. Eat Drink Perth will see the return of Air Asia to the Twilight Hawker Market and more exciting prizes to be won.

These weekly fresh food markets will include special festivities just for Eat Drink Perth. Each week in April, the markets located in Forrest Place feature a variety of stalls selling locally grown fruit and vegetables, organic lamb and beef, eggs, nuts and honey, preserves, chocolates, bread, biscuits, plants and flowers. To celebrate Eat Drink Perth, there will be special cooking demonstrations, pizza and pasta making, and kids cooking activities using ingredients from the markets.

There will also be micro herb and urban gardening demonstrations, raw food samples and unique upcycled giftware and jewellery. Local music acts will provide free live entertainment.

NOTE: Due to Good Friday and ANZAC Day the Twilight Hawker Market will trade on a Thursday evening in its final two weeks.

Forrest Place | 11am-4pm | Free entry visitperthcity.com

Forrest Place | 5pm-9pm | Free entry visitperthcity.com

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“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”

VIRGINIA WOOLF

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YOUNG BUTCHERS’ PICNIC

THE WORLD OF WHISKY TOUR

11 & 12 APRIL

SUNDAY 13 APRIL SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF PERTH

WEDNESDAY 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 APRIL PRESENTED BY TWO FEET & A HEARTBEAT

Not to be missed by meat lovers, this annual event sees young butchers from all over Australia compete in the country’s only cutting and cooking competition. Watch the Home Cook competition, Slow Cook BBQ Prince or Princess competition, and sausage making with plenty of tasting opportunities throughout the event.

Experience some of the best whisky Perth has to offer in this exclusive and limited walking tour which gives you access to three of the finest CBD bars—Helvetica, Varnish on King and Canton Lounge Bar in a journey of the history of whisky the world over. Bookings essential.

During this two-day festival in Wolf Lane, some of the world’s best known street artists will transform the space into an outdoor gallery. The laneway will be buzzing with hawker markets, local music, pop-ups and creative installations.

Surrounding venues including Bar de Halcyon, Cheeky Sparrow and Wolf Lane Bar will have activities spilling out into the laneway.

Wolf Lane | Friday 6pm-11pm & Saturday 4pm-11pm| Free entry | form.net.au

Forrest Place | 11am-4pm | Free

Meet at Perth Town Hall: Cnr Barrack & Hay St | 6.30pm | $100 | twofeet.com.au PROGRESSIVE DINNER TOUR EVERY MONDAY & TUESDAY IN APRIL PRESENTED BY TWO FEET & A HEARTBEAT

WOLF LANE

This new and limited tour takes you to three of the finest CBD restaurants— The Butterworth, The Terrace Hotel and Lamont’s Bishops House—for an exclusive progressive dining experience.

YOUNG BUTCHERS’ PICNIC

SONGKRAN FESTIVAL PERTH 2014 SUNDAY 13 APRIL PRESENTED BY THE THAI-AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF WA AND SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF PERTH

Get a taste of Thai culture and join in the celebrations for Thai New Year with water blessings, the release of balloons and a spectacular kite display. There will be Thai food stalls, entertainment for the whole family and the crowning of Miss Songkran.

Russell Square, Northbridge | 11am-4pm Free entry | taawa.org.au

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PERTH INTERNATIONAL GREAT WAITERS’ RACE SUNDAY 27 APRIL PRESENTED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF WEST PERTH

The Great Waiters’ Race takes place in over 50 countries. For the first time in Perth, the city’s best waiters will race around Claisebrook Cove balancing only a wine bottle and glass on their trays.

There will be a food village with markets and entertainment.

Claisebrook Cove, East Perth | 2pm-late Free | perthwaitersrace.com

Meet at Perth Town Hall: Cnr Barrack & Hay St | 6.30pm | $150 | twofeet.com.au

NORTHBRIDGE RAMBLE 3, 4, 5, 10 & 11 APRIL PRESENTED BY WANDERING WOK TOURS

Join Pauline Lynch from Wandering Wok Tours in this gastronomic ramble through multicultural Northbridge. East meets west in this journey through Asian and European grocers and butchers. Sample continental pastries, Indian sweets and more. Morning tea is included.

Meet at Northbridge Piazza | 9.30am12.30pm | $85 | Bookings essential at bookings@wanderingwok.com.au

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“A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness.”

AROUND THE WORLD WITH WINE & FOOD —A PROVINCIAL TABLE THURSDAY 3 APRIL

Hosted in Fraser’s private dining room against the backdrop of the city and the Swan River, this dinner gives guests the opportunity to sample exceptional cuisine and wine from various regions.

Head Chef Charlie Vargas will prepare five tapas dishes, each complemented by a glass of wine showcasing the region.

Fraser’s Restaurant: Kings Park 7pm-10pm | $95 | Bookings essential at specialevents@frasersrestaurant.com.au frasersrestaurant.com.au

FERVOR @ GREENHOUSE SUNDAY 6 APRIL PRESENTED BY FERVOR

This exclusive long table degustation event serves up exquisite dishes made with local native ingredients to just 30 guests in the charming surroundings of Greenhouse. Wattle seeds, kangaroo, quandongs and davidson plums are just some of the ingredients featured. Each dish will be matched with drinks including wine from the south west of WA. Greenhouse: 100 St Georges Tce, Perth 6pm | $225 | Bookings essential on 0450 973 813

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EAST MEETS WEST-ERN AUSTRALIA: BEER FOCUS THURSDAY 10 APRIL

New Indian fusion bar and restaurant Chik and Kent is teaming up with Little Creatures for a very special five-course degustation with matching beer.

Chik and Kent: 413 Murray St, Perth 5.30pm | $65 | Bookings essential on 9481 1999

GREEN IS GOOD SATURDAY 12 APRIL

To highlight the importance of sustainable living, the renowned chefs at Greenhouse are hosting an inspired degustation dinner incorporating fresh, local and seasonal produce. The meal will be paired with creative beverages from the bar in a celebration of what is food in this land.

FRASER’S RESTAURANT

Greenhouse: 100 St Georges Tce, Perth 6.30pm | $150 | Bookings essential on 9481 8333 | greenhouseperth.com WEST MEETS EAST THURSDAY 3, 10, 17, 24 APRIL

Renowned for having chefs from Nobu at its helm, this modern Japanese restaurant will host a five-course dinner matched with WA wine every Thursday in April. There will be a different winery featured each week.

Sushia: Brookfield Place, 125 St Georges Tce, Perth | 6pm | $185 Bookings essential on 9322 7771

WINE MAKER’S DINNER WITH CHAMPAGNE PIPER & CHARLES HEIDSIECK TUESDAY 8 APRIL

The beautiful surroundings of The Boardroom at The Heritage plays host to Master of Wine Ned Goodwin as he takes you through a series of great drops from Champagne Piper & Charles Heidsieck.

The Heritage: 131 St Georges Tce, Perth 6.30pm | $149 | Bookings essential on 9226 5596 | theheritageperth.com.au

THE BEST ITALIAN WINE TASTING SATURDAY 19 APRIL

Learn how to perfectly match Italian wine with Italian cuisine. This event includes Amarone della Valpolicella, Brunello di Montalcino & Barolo wines.

Millioncino Restaurant: 451 Murray St, Perth | 11am-1pm | $120 per person Email millioncino@iinet.net.au to book or phone 9480 3884

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GOURMET EASTER EGG WITH COFFEE TASTINGS THURSDAY 3, 10, 17 & 24 APRIL

European Foods and Northbridge Coffee Roasters team up to bring you a delightful afternoon of chocolate and coffee tastings. Match a decadent chocolate egg with your favourite locally roasted coffee.

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ESPRESSO MARTINI APPRECIATION SOCIETY FRIDAY 4 APRIL PRESENTED BY BARPOP

BOBECHE

ALICE ON ABSINTHE SATURDAY 12 APRIL

European Foods: 95-101 Aberdeen St, Northbridge | 11am-2pm | Free 9328 7455 | europeanfoods.com.au EXPLORE YOUR ORIGINS – COFFEE CUP TASTING FRIDAYS 4, 11, 18 & 25 APRIL

Fans of the espresso martini can now come together in an event celebrating this refined cocktail. Guests will be treated to three different varieties of the acclaimed beverage. Enjoy drinks and nibbles at the bar and be entertained by live music.

Step through the looking glass and into a gothic portrayal of Alice in Wonderland in this dress-up party at small bar Bobeche. There will be cupcakes and drink specials all night so don your best Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, pink flamingo or Cheshire Cat costume for this basement bash.

Fairlanes Amphitheatre: 181 Adelaide Tce, East Perth | $80 | 6.30pm-8.30pm

Bobeche: 131 St Georges Tce, Perth 7pm | Free entry | bobeche.com.au

Ristretto Coffee Roasters: 160 Central Arcade, Perth | 1.30pm | Free | Bookings essential at beans@ristretto.com.au

SENSOLOGY COCKTAIL CLASSES

COFFEE @ HOME 101

WEDNESDAY 9, 16, 23 & 30 APRIL

SATURDAY 5, 12, 19, 26 APRIL

Learn how to make two luscious cocktails—before you drink them— paired with handmade canapés. New drinks will be taught each week and you can attend all four sessions for $150.

Superstar Waffles and BY Coffee host a session on getting the most out of home coffee brewing methods in this fun learning experience. Classes cover methods typically used at home and will introduce the Aeropress; an easy to use device that is rapidly gaining popularity.

CANTON LOUNGE BAR

Canton Lounge Bar: 532 Hay St, Perth | 6.30pm | $45 | 9325 8887 cantonloungebar.com

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Ristretto Coffee Roasters reinstate the tradition of coffee cup tasting. Sample a flight of specialty grade coffee and be shown the tasting technique and approach professionals use to determine what makes a good cup of coffee.

Superstar Waffles: 8/189 William St, Northbridge | 11am | $30 | Bookings essential on 0433 102 608

SUNDOWNER SHOWCASE DINNER THURSDAY 10 APRIL

This dinner showcases the best of The Aviary. Enjoy canapés and champagne on the rooftop followed by two courses with matched wine tasters in The Bird Cage Restaurant. Then head to the rooftop bar for a dessert cocktail.

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The Aviary: Lvl 1, 140 William St, Perth 5.30pm | $100 | Bookings essential on 9226 0259 | theaviaryperth.com.au

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WINE & CANAPÉ TASTING

BEER & BITES @ CHEEKY SPARROW

SATURDAY 19 APRIL

WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL

Oyster Bay Winery presents an evening of wine matched with local canapés expertly prepared by the head chef.

Soak up the surroundings of the Cheeky Sparrow for an evening of drinks and nibbles. Cheeky Sparrow and Little Creatures team up to present four mini courses made with WA produce and paired with the finest local beers.

Hotel Northbridge: 210 Lake St, Northbridge | 6.30pm | $70 Bookings essential on 9328 5254 hotelnorthbridge.com.au

Cheeky Sparrow: 317 Murray St, Perth 7pm | $40 | Bookings essential on 0405 550 286 | cheekysparrow.com.au

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AMERICAN WHISKEY MASTERCLASS

THROUGHOUT APRIL

MONDAY 7, 14, 21 & 28 APRIL

For lovers of rum mixed with ginger beer, The George will be offering three different Dark & Stormy mini cocktails mixed with Pampero Anejo Especial and Pampero Blanco to sample for $20.

The passionate whiskey aficionados at Varnish are keen to tell all about the ins and outs of American whiskey. Sip on tastings of rye, Tennessee and Kentucky Straight for your take on which rules supreme.

The George: 216 St Georges Tce, Perth $20 | 6161 6662 | thegeorgeperth.com.au

Varnish on King: 75 King St, Perth 5.30pm-7pm | $39 | Book on 9324 2237 or lachlan@varnishonking.com varnishonking.com

WHISKY & WHISKEY FLIGHTS @ HELVETICA THROUGHOUT APRIL

Work your way through a series of eight flights (small sample pours) that showcase whisky from around the globe. It doesn’t matter if you’re a long-time devotee or a whisky virgin, there are flights catering to different tastes and even those focusing on a country, distillery or style.

Helvetica Bar: Howard Ln, Perth | From $22.50 | 9321 4422| helveticabar.com.au VISITPERTHCITY.COM

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EAT, DRINK… WEAR!

RUCK ROVER

THROUGHOUT APRIL

Local shop Ruck Rover will launch a new range of men and women’s t-shirts with the theme of food especially for Eat Drink Perth. The artwork will be on display in the gallery space throughout the month with limited edition prints available for purchase.

LEFT OF CENTRAL’S FILM NIGHT FRIDAY 4 APRIL PRESENTED BY CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Relax in the open air cinema and enjoy an evening of short films and contemporary music courtesy of Central Institute students. Food vans will be out in Museum Street to provide tasty street food options.

Museum Street, Northbridge 6pm-9pm | Free | central.wa.edu.au

Ruck Rover General Store: 242 William St, Northbridge | Free entry, t-shirts $59 9228 3502 | ruckrover.com.au FASHION FRIDAY WITH WESLEY QUARTER FRIDAY 11 APRIL PRESENTED BY THE WEST AUSTRALIAN

Relax over a two course lunch, glass of Pol Roger champagne and tea/coffee as you’re treated to a fashion parade featuring a range of designers from the stylish Wesley Quarter precinct.

Parmelia Hilton (Argyle Ballroom): 14 Mill St, Perth | 12.30pm | $99 Bookings essential on 9215 2444 placeshilton.com/parmelia-perth

NORTHBRIDGE PIAZZA

FOOD THEATRE

PIMMS, ENGLAND AND ST GEORGE

SATURDAY 5 APRIL PRESENTED BY THE FOREVER PROJECT

WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL

This outdoor food theatre event will include demonstrations of how to prepare simple, healthy and delicious meals. Sample small food tasters and learn how wholesome and holistic food is grown, prepared and eaten in this fun and interactive presentation.

Northbridge Piazza: Cnr James & Lake St 3pm-5pm | Free

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Celebrate all things English on St George’s Day with Renaissance music, Pimms, cucumber sandwiches and a music-hall style variety show St Georges Cathedral: 28 St Georges Tce, Perth | 5pm| Free Entry Variety show by charity donation | perthcathedral.org

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KIDS COOKING CLASS— EASTER TREATS TUESDAY 1 APRIL

If your kids love to be in the kitchen, let them spend the afternoon with 2011 MasterChef contestant Rachel McSweeney who will be cooking up a storm and preparing some delicious Easter treats.

Fraser’s Restaurant: Fraser’s Ave, Kings Park | 4pm-6pm | $65 | Bookings essential at frasersrestaurant.com.au JAMIE’S ITALIAN KIDS IN THE KITCHEN SATURDAY 5, 12, 19, 26 APRIL

This hands-on class for children aged 8 to 12 lets them learn the basics of making fresh pasta and focaccia. The kids will then enjoy a feast of their own creation.

Jamie’s Italian: 140 William St, Perth 9am-10am | Free | Bookings essential on 9363 8600

PIAZZARAMA: MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY SUNDAY 6 APRIL, 12PM PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH

Wear a crazy hat (or a free pair of bunny ears) and join all your favourite Wonderland characters in dancing and cupcake decorating workshops and activities. There will be two films: Alice in Wonderland (1951) at noon and Kiki’s Delivery Service (1992) at 4pm.

Northbridge Piazza: Cnr James & Lake St 12pm | Free | visitperthcity.com

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HIGH TEA AT THE MUSE CAFÉ SATURDAYS 5, 12, 19, & 26 APRIL

Housed in a beautiful heritage listed WA Museum building, high tea in this quaint tea room takes you back to yesteryear where finger sandwiches, savoury delights and petit fours await.

Bubbles are available and there are vegetarian and gluten-free options.

WA Museum: James St, Northbridge 11am & 1pm | $46 | Book on 9221 4110

HIGH TEA WITH COOKING DEMO SUNDAY 13 APRIL

Indulge in a sumptuous gourmet high tea with a cocktail and wine. Enjoy an impressive tea buffet with an extensive Dilmah tea selection.

Sen5es Restaurant, Novotel Perth: 221 Adelaide Tce, Perth | 1pm | $49 Bookings essential on 9425 1632 novotelperth.com

WINE TIME WEDNESDAYS @ CHEEKY SPARROW 2, 9 & 16 APRIL

Meet and mingle with the winemakers while sampling the best WA cheese on offer from Blue Cow cheese company.

No bookings required—first in, best dressed.

Cheeky Sparrow: 317 Murray St, Perth 6pm-7pm | Free cheekysparrow.com.au

FRENCH CONNECTION: WINES & CHEESE OF FRANCE SUNDAY 27 APRIL

During the First World War, Western Australian soldiers ‘saved France’. In this World War One centenary year, celebrate their heroism and WA’s links with France in a presentation of French wine and cheese.

St Georges Cathedral: 28 St Georges Tce, Perth | 4.45pm | Free | perthcathedral.org

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ERMA BOMBECK

FOOD, FAITH, FASTING AND THE FATHERS

GLUTEN FREE COOKING WITH REBECCA KERR

ANTI-AGEING SUPER FOODS WITH PAUL WERNDLY

WEDNESDAY 2 & 9 APRIL

FRIDAY 4 APRIL

THURSDAY 10 APRIL

Classical scholar Professor Bill Leadbetter examines late Classical and early Christian attitudes to food and drink, feasting and fasting. What is a love-feast?

Why do Christians fast?

Join online web series presenter Rebecca Kerr on a journey through the world of gluten free cooking. Rebecca will be whipping up some healthy and tasty treats for everyone and sharing tips for a gluten-free lifestyle.

Paul Werndly, a naturopath with over 16 years experience in the field of food as medicine, discusses and answers questions about ‘super foods’ and divulges unique recipe ideas.

St Georges Cathedral: 28 St Georges Tce, Perth | 6.45pm | Free perthcathedral.org

CHOCOLATE MASTER CLASSES EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY IN APRIL

This hands-on masterclass will make you feel like you died and went to chocolate heaven. New Head Chef Graham Burst shows you his tricks of the trade in this fun event which includes a take-home chocolate kit.

Pan Pacific Perth: 207 Adelaide Tce 10.30am-12.30pm | $120 | Bookings essential on 9224 7777 | panpacific.com

City of Perth Library: Lvl 1, 140 William St, Perth | 1pm-2pm | Free | Bookings essential on 9461 3500 | perth.wa.gov.au

City of Perth Library: Lvl 1, 140 William St, Perth | 12pm-1pm | Free | Bookings essential on 9461 3500 | perth.wa.gov.au

CLASSIC PIZZA DOUGH PREPARATION SATURDAY 12 APRIL

Want to know the secrets to making the perfect pizza base? This pizza dough tutorial lets you get hands-on with making your own dough and eating it afterwards.

Millioncino Restaurant: 451 Murray St, Perth | 11am-1pm | $70 | Bookings on 9480 3884 | millioncino.com INTRODUCTION TO FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY TUESDAY 29 APRIL PRESENTED BY SHOOT PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

In the hospitality industry or just a foodie that wants to share? Join AAPP Master Photographer Bob Litchfield in this one day course on how to capture the essence of food photography. Call for a 10% discount code valid on any course in April.

Shoot Photography Workshops: 232 Stirling St, Perth | 10am-4pm | $295 9228 8232 | shootworkshops.com.au

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“A gourmet who thinks of calories is like a tart who looks at her watch.”

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EASTER BUNNY CHOCOLATE HIGH TEA

THE CRUNCHY MUNCHY CARROT SHOW

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY IN APRIL

14-17 APRIL PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH

The Pan Pacific hosts an exquisite Easter-inspired high tea with a delectable selection of sandwiches, tartlets and all things wonderful and chocolatey. There will be a free flow of sparkling wine, loose leaf tea and espresso coffee.

Pan Pacific Perth: 207 Adelaide Tce, Perth | 2pm-5pm | $48 | Bookings essential on 9224 7777 | panpacific.com

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Kids can join the Easter Bunny on her adventure to turn ordinary carrots into Easter eggs in this hilarious show with music, dance and magic, audience participation and, of course, Easter eggs.

WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL

Bring the kids in to the city for an exciting Easter egg hunt. The hunt will commence at 11am opposite Holiday Inn at Central Park along with other fun activities.

Holiday Inn Perth City: 788 Hay St, Perth | 10.30am | Free | 9261 7200

Forrest Place | 10.30am, 12pm & 1.30pm Free | 9461 3368 | visitperthcity.com

EASTER EGG WORKSHOPS 14-17 APRIL PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH

Let the kids express their creative side this Easter. Bring them to Forrest Place for Styrofoam egg decorating workshops using textas, stickers, glitter and other fun materials.

Forrest Place | 10am-2pm| Free 9461 3368 | visitperthcity.com

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PERTH CITY EASTER FUN DAY SATURDAY 19 APRIL PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF PERTH

A day of Easter fun for the kids with a giant inflatable maze; bunny and chick petting zoo; workshops for basket-making; happy Easter bunnies and gingerbread decorating; free chocolate eggs; and the Crunchy Munchy Carrot Show.

Forrest Place | 11am-3pm| Free 9461 3368 | visitperthcity.com

GOOD FRIDAY EVE EASTER BAR PARTY THURSDAY 17 APRIL

Hop into the Easter long weekend with this annual party. Taste the goodies on offer including complimentary themed canapés, delectable chocolate cocktails and get your photo taken with all the CBD bunnies.

CBD Bar & Restaurant: 815 Hay St, Perth From 4pm | Free entry | 9263 1859 cbdrestaurant.com.au SPIRITUAL SONGS AND SPARKLING WINE SUNDAY 20 APRIL

Celebrate Easter Sunday with the sounds of Perth’s renowned Cathedral Choir and Consort followed by a reception of sparkling wines from Jane Brook Estate in the Swan Valley.

St Georges Cathedral: 28 St Georges Tce, Perth | 4.45pm | Free | perthcathedral.org

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LEFT OF CENTRAL’S FOOD VAN FIESTA

MAN VS MEATBALL EATING COMPETITION

24 MARCH - 11 APRIL PRESENTED BY CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

THURSDAY 10 APRIL

Food truck fever has hit Perth! Sample tasty street food from around the globe as Museum Street comes alive with some of Perth’s best loved food vans. Enjoy the flavours of the season at this buzzing event in the heart of Northbridge.

Museum Street, Northbridge | 12pm2pm Free entry | central.wa.edu.au

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Lalla Rookh does a pretty mean meatball. Take the challenge and down as many as possible in one minute.

There will be five rounds and the winner will win a trophy and Lalla Rookh gift voucher.

Lalla Rookh: 77 St Georges Tce, Perth 5pm | Free | Bookings essential on 9325 7077 | lallarookh.com.au

Bloggers Four of Perth’s top-rated food bloggers come on board to share their dining experiences and musings on Perth’s food scene during Eat Drink Perth.

PERTH FOOD ENGINEERS PERTHFOODENGINEERS.COM

Perth Food Engineers are a couple of electrical engineers who find it impossible to discover truly great food without telling the world about it.

FOODIE CRAVINGS

Lamont’s Bishops House: Cnr Spring St & Mounts Bay Rd, Perth | 5pm-9pm | $75 Bookings essential at lamonts.com.au

Perth Cultural Centre 11am-8pm | Free entry facebook.com/foodtruckrumble

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After being diagnosed with gluten intolerance and fructose malabsorption, ChompChomp is on a mission to discover restaurants that cater to those with food intolerances, but make meals that are just as delicious.

Lamont’s will be celebrating the end of the harvest season in their pop-up ‘Garden Lounge’. Soak up the atmosphere in this scenic hidden oasis as you sip on wine, enjoy bites from delicious passaround share plates and be treated to live entertainment under the stars.

This food truck festival brings together Perth’s mobile food vendors (trucks, vans and carts) to feed the rumbling stomachs of the masses. Come celebrate the local street food scene.

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ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA COMPETITION THURSDAY 24 APRIL

Put on your loosest pants and enter this all-you-can-eat competition for your fill of Margherita pizza. The person who eats the most on the night will win a month’s worth of free pizza valued at $1,200.

Il Padrino: 94 Aberdeen St, Northbridge 6pm-9pm | $20 | 9227 9065 ilpadrinocaffe.com.au

Prolific food blogger Michelle documents all satisfied cravings in her blog which features reviews of restaurants, bar and cafés along with interviews with passionate foodies.

QUEEN OF BAD TIMING QUEENOFBADTIMING.COM

Kristy shares her recipes, dining and street food experiences from Perth and across the globe on her blog Queen of Bad Timing.

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