Subiaco: Eat Shop Live Autumn 2023

La Dolce

Vita

Subi Spritz set to draw the crowds

AUTUMN IS MANY people's favourite season and it's not hard to see why. The furnace heat of summer is relinquishing its grip, and we're all looking forward to cooler evenings and the chance to enjoy crisp morning walking the dog before the first coffee of the day.

This issue is infused with the colours of the Mediterranean thanks to the imminent start of Subi Spritz, a brilliant 10-day program of food and drink events sprinkled throughout our beloved suburb. Choose from dining under the stars at Lady of Ro to exploring cheeses of the world at Bark Bar, discovering the pleasures of Aperitivo and trying wines you may never have tasted at Lums. It's shaping up to be a sold-out series of days and nights and will bring lots of gourmet-loving visitors to Subi.

Our shopping guide takes Subi Spritz as its inspo and we hope you'll visit some of the many shops featured on its pages to stock up on some new clothes, shoes and household items. Subi's stores are a real drawcard, representing the heart and soul of what makes the city so special.

There are features about places to enjoy a pavement party and sip a glass of chardonnay, where to eat a top notch breakfast or brunch and an interview with Perth Festival's Nathan Bennett who calls Subi home.

I hope you enjoy this issue and spend time exploring Subiaco this autumn.

Editor Gabi Mills

Design Cally Browning

Advertising Shelley Tamsitt

Fashion and Shopping Desmond Eddy

Photography Matt Jelonek

Contributors Sloane Carvell, Julia D'Orazio, Brooke Hunter-Evans, Craig Kinder, Beverly Ligman, Lisa O'Neill, Gail Williams, Tori Wilson

Cover image Accent Cafe is just one of the venues which will be hosting Subi Spritz events this year. Photograph by Cabin Creative.

Where you'll find our contributors this autumn...

Gabi: I’m channelling Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday to match the Subi Spritz Mediterranean vibe. You’ll find me zipping around Subi, perched on the back of a Vespa, holding a small dog with a Hermes headscarf flapping in the breeze.

Cally: Autumn to me says quince paste and pots of jam so I'll be at the Subi Markets stocking up on fresh seasonal produce before taking to the kitchen as the weather cools down.

Shelley: I can't wait to indulge in authentic Mediterranean fare and sip a Garibaldi cocktail while we paint the town orange during this year's Subi Spritz.

Bev: I’ll be booking in myriad beauty appointments to prep my skin for winter and enjoying delicious Champagne and meatballs at Cherubino’s City Cellar.

Des: I have been known to like a drop or two so a bottomless brunch is never far away, be it at the Subi Hotel, Bottom's Up at Bark, Bottomless Saturdays at Little Things Gin or a brunch at Mimosa.

Gail: Orange is my favourite colour so I will be soaking up orange joy at Lady of Ro’s Mediterranean feast. I’ll be heading to Croatia — via Refuge Bar — for a Dalmatian-inspired menu and, to top it off, there’s three courses of cheese on offer at Bark over a lovely, long lunch. Salute!

Sloane: I’ll be indulging in an Aperol Spritz or two and exploring some of the Subi Spritz events. I’ve got my eye on the cheese fest at Bark in particular...

Lisa: I’ll be walking the trails of Kings Park with friends before finishing with a freshly baked muffin and extra chat time at The Wholefood Circus, and heading to family-friendly spots like Piccolo’s and SIx Senses for early dinners. I’ll also be writing up a storm from my favourite sunny spot at Mimosa cafe with a mug of almond cappuccino.

Tori: Having spent some time becoming well-acquainted with the chardonnays of Subi recently (all in the name of research), I’m hooked. You’ll find me at the local small bars, sipping my way through the endless lists of liquid gold vino this autumn.

Julia: Soaking up as much of that glorious Perth sunshine as possible while sipping on any French rosé I can get my hands on – Lums, I need your help!

Brooke: This autumn, I will be making the most of the glorious weather by taking my puppy to try out more dog-friendly cafes in Subi.

A piece of you since 1972.

WE HAVE OUR FINGERS ON THE PULSE OF SUBI’S VIBRANT SCENE. CHECK OUT THESE GREEN SHOOTS LIVENING UP OUR CITY OF SOUL.

Yummy Yiamas Opens the Shutters and Causes Some Flutters

Good things come to those who wait. Tell that to the eager beavers who have hanging out for the Community Coffee guys to bring their Great Big Fat Greek Feast to Subiaco. After a couple of soft openings the fire pit is well and truly roaring and, yes, there’s goat on the spit! Just follow your nose to the old George’s Meze in Denis Street and listen for the Bouzouki.

Hull still on Full Keel

Miles Hull has always been a man in a hurry. But, as a perfectionist in hospitality, he knows things have to be just right before opening a venture.

The Dark Horse hospitality group frontman has put off opening the much-anticipated 300-seater tavern-cumbistro until April. Interested passers-by are constantly checking out the new addition to the landscape on the ground-level corner of ONE Subiaco, where happy residents are already ensconced and bragging about their new abode. Can we come up for a swim?

Lums Line Up Kicking More Goals

JUST WHEN WE thought things couldn’t get any better at Lums, we learn that illustrious chef, Nick Young, has joined the stellar team in the heritagelisted Hay Street building.

Young has strutted his stuff in the kitchens of Wildflower, Must Wine Bar, Bivouac and Lallah Rookh and luxury Margaret River wineries.

He’s thrilled to be part of the team and promises dishes like charred occy with piquillo peppers and kipfler potatoes will complement the excellent wine list.

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?

No, sadly it’s true. One of our favourite restaurants which – over 18.5 years in Shenton Park – has played host to the likes of Shane Warne, Antonio Carluccio and Jimmy Choo and a long line of Olympians and other sports stars, has shut up shop.

Una Hosgood and Vince Soresi are both keeping Mum on the reason but have gone for the “No more fuel in the tank” line. All we can say is Oh No! But we wish them all the best for the future and Hosgood has laughingly said: “Watch this space. Goodbye, everybody, I’ve got to go, Gotta leave you all behind and face the truth ”.

They are leaving a big hole to fill in Onslow Road. Last word comes from Vince, who wants to thank all the regular customers who have become firm friends over the years.

“As soon as people heard, they came in with flowers and gifts and they have all been like family to us. Thank you!”

Watch this space, though. There are rumours that an offer is currently in place.

Elevate your everyday wear

Sustainable fashion label Kristin Magrit was founded in 2017 with the intention of giving thoughtful people the opportunity to wear their values literally on their sleeve, with clothes made sustainably, locally.

You’ll find Kristin’s store on Hood Street at the heart of a little creative enclave right here in Subiaco. The clothes hanging in this little space are beautifully crafted, high quality and, in Kristin’s words, ‘in touch with nature’. This means the New Zealand-born designer only uses plant-based fabrics, and every element is chosen for its ability to break down.

“We believe in slow fashion and are interested in how ethical clothes contribute to living a slow life,” she says. “We design with this philosophy in mind.”

Kristin’s garments are handcrafted in small batches, and the design process happens on a table towards the back of the store.

“We believe clothes are artworks to be enjoyed, either by making them yourself or mindfully choosing what you wear,” she says. “We create pieces that are

fashionable but in an enduring and ethical way. It’s an alternative to ‘fast’ fashion without losing sight of a desire to create something appealing, honest and fashionable.”

Kristin also makes a point of supporting other women’s businesses, ensuring money goes into local pockets when she engages seamstresses and other skilled workers to produce her line of clothes.

Fans of Kristin’s clothes would also say they’re eminently wearable, with fabrics like organic hemp in colours that reflect the season and natural world, like the ‘very useful blouse’, which is probably her best seller.

“It’s made from Japanese stonewashed linen, washes in a washing machine and is made right here in Perth.” There’s a gorgeous T-shirt too in a variety of colours, made from hemp and organic cotton, which is sure to become a ‘very useful T’ too.

 Find Kristin Magrit at 10 Hood Street. Visit kristinmagrit.com

Galileo Has Done the Fandango

Head to 777 Pharmacy for wound care

SUBIACO’S VERY OWN branch of 777 Pharmacy is the place to go if you require healing, prevention, and care of wounds.

The Rokeby Road clinic provides wound and limb assessments to identify areas of concern requiring immediate or ongoing treatment. Expert staff develop a wound care plan and provide prompt care to promote optimal wound healing.

Referrals to other health professionals may also be arranged for further investigation if necessary.

The clinic assesses, cleanses and dresses all kinds of wounds, from minor cuts and abrasions to chronic leg ulcers. Staff tailor the treatment to meet patient’s needs and provide information on after-care.They also followup to check on patient progress and provide long-term preventative advice.T

here is a service fee of $15 per wound care consultation, excluding wound care products.

An additional service includes compression therapy which is regarded as the optimum way to support veins and improve circulation. After diagnosis from the patient’s doctor, socks, stockings or bandages are applied to control leg swelling and minimise discomfort. For people with symptoms of venous diseases, such as varicose veins, venous eczema, leg oedema or pigmentation ,this treatment is particularly effective.

 Call 9381 1468 to book.

See Subiaco has given their website a fresh coat of paint and a brand new look.

Check it out for the latest news, events and promotions. Visit seesubiaco.com.au

If only we could put this whole post in sign language. Those who know Subiaco long-term resident, Leanne Potter, know she has a big, big heart. The former Principal of Shenton College’s Deaf Education Centre and champion of Auslan was speechless when she opened the paper on Australia Day to find she had been awarded a Public Service Medal for her 40-yearcommitment to deaf education and the Deaf community. And we know it takes a lot to make her speechless.

The PSM is a civil decoration

awarded to a limited number of Australian public servants annually, for their outstanding service.

Now retired – but doing occasional life coaching – Potter is still an active participant in the Subi community, continuing to earn the respect of her former colleagues and those in the deaf community.

Her list of achievements is too long to list here. And rest assured, she won’t be telling you. But thousands of deaf people are fluttering away in appreciation and deafening applause.

Our Potter Gets a Decorative Glaze

Meet one of Subi’s favourite four-legged friends in our new regular column

LUCY

“We’re celebrating the first anniversary of our new office on Rokeby Road,” says Jen Lowe, one of Central Agency's three owner/ directors. Along with Cheryl Stewart and Chris Storey, Jen has been selling houses for over 15 years and is a long-time Subi local.

With her gorgeous four-year-old West Highland terrier Lucy, Jen is well-known in Subiaco for her love of the suburb and passion for her profession. In fact, she’s just been awarded Most Recommended Agent in Subiaco, for the fourth time running, on RateMyAgent.

“I’m ever-grateful to my clients for allowing me to help them with their real estate goals,” she says.

You’ll often find Jen and Lucy at the Cat Cafe, picking up a brew at Community Coffee Co or having a bite to eat at Cafe Melograno.

“Lucy loves to go and greet the cats at the café, watching them through the glass,” says Jen. “I’m a big fan of shopping local and always buy all my gifts from Table Culture or Cherubino for the oenophiles.”

 If you have a property to sell or rent, get in touch with Jen and the Central Agency team on 0434 651 769, or email her at jen@centralagency.com.au

Subi’s museum reopens

SUBIACO MUSEUM HAS reopened with two new exciting offerings for the public: an exhibition in the museum’s community artist series, and a museum shop.

The exhibition, titled ‘Up Close and Personal’, will showcase works by artist Helen Street, including one work exhibited at the Lester Prize. Helen’s detailed photorealistic portraits of her daughters showcase her beautifully unique style of painting, which will be on display until April.

Launching on the same day as the exhibition, the Subiaco Museum Shop features a bespoke design by artist Jane Coffey that celebrates the museum and its location on Rokeby Road which will be available for purchase in print format.

Tea towel prints of the museum’s Heritage Map will also be available

for purchase, as well as a small collection of local history books and photographs from the museum’s collection, badges, magnets, and various other items.

“Subiaco Museum has gone from strength to strength over the past year,” Mayor David McMullen said. “Delivering engaging events and activities for our community, curating its physical and digital collections, and earning a 2022 Stage Heritage Award nomination.

“This new exhibition and museum shop are just some of the ways our museum will continue to celebrate and promote Subiaco’s history, and the talents of local artists who make the museum’s Community Artist Series possible.”

 Visit the exhibition and check out the new shop space

Lucy with owner Jen Lowe, Central Agency

IF YOU’VE EVER wandered past Quinn Eyeworks and been drawn to the extraordinary artistry on show, read on.

Less of a high street optometrist’s store and more a curated gallery of the world’s leading eyewear designs, with a drool-worthy line of unique and limited edition pieces on display.

It’s a family affair too, headed up by Patrick Quinn (right) and his two sons, James (above left) and Nick, who man the Mt Hawthorn branch of the family business.

If Patrick’s a familiar figure, there’s a good reason for that. He was a well-known member of the Leederville business community, with eyewear store Blink 138 a firm favourite among local shoppers for many years.

Making the move to Subiaco

and the light-filled eyewear gallery he now calls home was a significant move for Patrick and his sons, who between them have over 76 years experience in the eyewear profession.

“Many of our products are handmade by very small producers, many of whom are personal friends,” says Patrick.

You’ll find eyeglasses from Japan, the US, Germany and even items designed by Patrick himself.

Now in his 42nd year in optics, Patrick’s reputation as a purveyor of excellence has spread far and wide.

“We always try to procure limited handmade pieces that are extremely limited not just in Subi, but worldwide.”

 Quinn Eyewear, w9/44 Station St, Subiaco.

Does pineapple belong on pizza?

If you’re silly enough to ask, you should pose the question to the wise man of Subiaco - Mark Young. He always orders the Tropical because he knows he won’t have to share it with anyone.

He’s now in seventh heaven as one of his favourite pizza places, Il Locale, a Scarborough institution, is about to open its doors at 420 Hay Street, just in time for the launch of Subi Spritz.

Head there for the heavenly combo of pancetta and pineapple with lashings of shaved ham with tomato sauce and Parmigiano. Or go for the XXXtra Hot – hot salami, chili, olives and basil. Lovers of the classics will love their Capricciosa.

The debate about pineapple will go on and on. But one thing’s for sure. Il Locale definitely belongs in Subiaco.

The eyes have it

A swimsuit with swagger

MEGAN DAVIS, THE designer and brains behind local swimwear range Ellenny Swim has poured a lifetime of passion into her range of bikinis and one-pieces.

After launching the line online in 2019, she decided to branch out into a brick-and-mortar presence behind Hood Street in Subiaco, which opened in October 2022.

The idea behind Ellenny was born from Megan’s own search for comfortable and sun-smart swimwear.

“After years of wearing badly-fitting swimwear, I created my range for women and girls that looks stylish and is sun-safe, eco-friendly, and flattering for all sizes,” she says.

It’s an ethos that manages to create a fusion between sun-safe swimwear and a fashion statement pool-side. So you’ll find a sexy ‘v’-

shaped front with a zipper and a high back to protect the skin from damaging rays.

Using innovative Italian-made regenerated nylon (made from recycled fishing nets infact), the range offers the highest rating of UPF50+ and extra coverage and body support.

“Ellenny Swim is very inclusive and fits many different sizes and shapes,” Megan says. “Because women’s swimwear needs are always changing, I am always thinking about innovative shapes and body support when designing. I know what women want, and it’s the very cornerstone of everything we do at Ellenny Swim.”

 Ellenny Swimwear, 12b Hood Street, Subiaco. Visit ellennyswim.com

Shui Kicks Up a Storm

We’re pleased to be able to inform you that Ben Tui, after presiding over a grand opening of his Asian-inspired eatery in December, ain’t going anywhere.

In fact, things are going so well that he is already planning to extend the dining area with a second private dining room arriving in the next few months. When can we book? Ask Beverage Manager, Phil Webber. He has all the answers.

Celebrate

the

Spritz

PLAN YOUR GETAWAY TO THE SPIRIT OF THE MEDITERRANEAN IN THE HEART OF SUBIACO THIS AUTUMN WITH THIS YEAR’S SUBI SPRITZ.

FROM 10-19 MARCH, master the art of Italian cooking, discover Old World European wines, dine along the Mediterranean coast, or follow the Aperitivo Trail for the freshest take on the Aperol Spritz. With over 20 events across 10 days celebrating Southern Europe’s most loved traditions, your next international adventure is just a click away. Many events are selling out, so be quick to secure your spot. Where will we be seeing you? Visit subispritz.com.au/events/

For The Love of Pasta

10 to 19 March

Subiaco Hotel, 465 Hay St, Subiaco Pasta and spritzes’ together make for a match made in heaven. For the duration of the festival, Subi Hotel will serve an indulgent Subi Spritzinspired pasta and spritz special, tantalising your tastebuds for 10 days of southern European goodness. Bookings are not essential, however they're recommended to ensure you don’t miss out.

Subi Spritz Special: Seafood tagliatelle ($36), Shark Bay prawn, mussels, squid, scallops, egg tagliatelle, EVOO, hint of chilli garlic, onion, white wine, roast pepper, herbs and Pecorino cheese.

La Mûre Spritz: ($17) Prosecco, gin, Crème de Mure, elderflower syrup, mint, lemon, soda.

Also available during Subi Spritz: blue manna crab and tiger prawn

fettuccine with cherry tomato sugo, chilli, basil, fried capers; porcini

mushroom casarecce pasta slow roast tomato, hazelnut pangrattato. Aperol Spritz ($17) Aperol, sparkling, soda, orange Limoncello Spritz

Limoncello, prosecco, fresh lemon, soda, thyme.

South Beach Spritz South beach aperitivo, peach puree, grapefruit and rosemary soda.

Sip n Paint

10 and 17 March, 6.30 to 9.30pm

4Sistas Sip n Paint, 183 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

The ladies from 4 Sistas will guide you through your Sip n Paint session while keeping your wine topped up to get your creative juices flowing with beautiful grazing boxes to nibble on. No Picasso? No problemo! No painting experience required for this evening of fine art and fine wine. $85 + BF, and your ticket includes a painting class, a glass of wine on arrival and shared grazing boxes. Top-up of wine is available throughout the class.

Aperitivo Trail

10 to 19 March

Various venues

Every day of Subi Spritz, enjoy the treasured Italian ritual of aperitivo, with a collection of specially curated cocktails dotted through the heart of Subi. Italy’s favourite aperitif, Aperol, joins forces with a bunch of Subi’s favourite bars, including The Village Bar, Bar Amelie, La Condesa, Cherubino City Cellar, Bark Bar, Little Things and Subi Hotel. They’ll be adding their flair to the oldest of Southern European traditions serving up their take on the pre-meal cocktail.

KICKSTART YOUR NIGHT There's a wide range of events for all tastes during this year's Subi Spritz.

Piazza in the Park

11 March, 11am to 3pm Theatre Gardens, 180 Hamersley Road, Subiaco

Grab the whole family and head on down to the Theatre Gardens for Subi Spritz’ Family Day, a free event. There will be food trucks, pétanque, kid's face-painting, stories by the giant and more. Follow along on socials or our newsletter to keep up to date with Piazza in the Park.

All About Fromage

11 March, noon to 3pm Bark, 502 Hay Street, Subiaco Join Bark in paying tribute to cheese in all its glorious, gooey forms. Over three courses, Bark will be serving up their best cheese-inspired dishes for you to enjoy over a lazy afternoon. Take your experience up a notch with carefully selected wines to match the hero ingredient. If you’re a lover a fondue, cob loaf or baked brie, this one’s for you.

$64 (food only) +BF, $89 (food & wine) +BF.

Dinner á la Med

15 March, 7 to 10pm

Lady of Ro, 345 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco Be whisked away to the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea with an intimate, long table, Med-style feast from Rokeby Road icons, Lady of Ro. Known for their authentic chargrill share plates using locally sourced produce, sit back and enjoy as head chef Sean McArdle brings out plate after plate of delicious Mediterranean dishes. Enjoy the full Med experience by bringing along your own Mediterranean wines to match. For recommenations of wine to bring along to match your evening, head to Cherubino City Cellar or Vintage Cellar on Nicholson Road.

Tickets are $99 + BF and include a five-course, shared Mediterranean feast. BYO wine, no corkage fee charged.

Lums

x South

by South West

16 March, 6.30 to 8pm

Lums Wine Bar, 433 Hay St, Subiaco Subi’s suavest new wine bar, Lums,

MASTER THE ART OF ITALIAN COOKING, DISCOVER OLD WORLD EUROPEAN WINES, DINE ALONG THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST

joins forces with Margaret River’s South by South West Wines for an Italian wine affair. Praised for their minimal intervention wines with an Italian flair, Liv and Mij will draw from their time spent making wine in Italy, and take you on a guided tasting of six Italian varietal wines, three from South by South West and three from Italy. Your evening is made complete with an Italian grazing table prepared by the Lums team. Belissimo! Tickets are $75 + BF and include a guided tasting of six wines and a shared grazing table.

Sante in the Street

17 March, 4 to 8pm Walmsley Lane, Next door to Bar Amelie, 118 Rokeby Road, Subiaco Missing those balmy evenings sauntering the laneways from your last southern Euro getaway? Head to Bar Amelie for a free event and join in on the opening celebrations of the latest addition to Subi’s street art scene. Enjoy a drink as the Bar Amelie team transport you to the streets of Europe as you peruse new work from commissioned artists that will adorn the walls. Want to carry on through the night? Continue perusing Subi’s street art scene while you dip in and out of the Aperitivo Trail.

Espresso Pronto

17 March, 3 to 5.30pm

The Little Pantry, 206 Nicholson Road, Shenton Park

Perfect for Cappuccino and Espresso drinkers alike. Perfect the morning ritual of the perfectly brewed coffee with The Little Pantry and Leftfield Coffee Roasters. Receive the full attention of Leftfield’s roasters in this intimate masterclass as they teach

FEAST YOUR EYES

The Long, Long Table lunch may be sold out this year but there are plenty of other foodie events to enjoy at Subi Spritz.

you how to create your very own café experience with equipment almost everyone has in their kitchen already. Continue perfecting your morning brew with a 250g bag of Leftfield’s specialty The Little Pantry blend to take home.

Tickets are $25+ BF and includes a coffee masterclass led by the team at Leftfield Coffee Roasters, plus a 250g bag of The Little Pantry blend coffee to take home.

Vino Alfresco

18 March, noon to 4pm Market Square Gardens, Corner Roberts Road and Haydn Bunton Drive, Subiaco

Market Square Gardens becomes a hub for some of WA’s best Euro-style wine producers. Join Black Cocky Wines, Vallee Du Venom, Green Door Wines, Amato Vino, Wines of Merritt, Vino Volta, Marchand & Burch and Skigh Wines for an afternoon dedicated to Euro varietals. North Street Store will be popping up with a burger stand plus crowd favourite European food trucks will be joining in, as well as an Aperol pop-up bar,

special Spritz gelato, and DJs to keep guests going all afternoon.

Tickets are $28 +BF.

Bubbles on the Deck

18 and 19 March, 4 to 5.30pm

Bar Amelie, 118 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Join the team at Bar Amelie alfresco for an afternoon of freeflowing bubbles with Marchand & Burch. Find your spot on the deck for the afternoon while you taste your way through the Marchand & Burch and Howard Park Jeté ranges of sparkling wines, matched to tapas from the Amelie kitchen, with bites like bruschetta, arancini and crostini.

Tickets are $99 +BF.

Dinner in Dalmatia

18 March, 6 to 9pm and 7.30 to 10.30pm

Refuge Bar, 5/50 Subiaco Square Road, Subiaco

Take a trip through the traditional flavours of the Balkan region with dinner at Refuge Small Bar. Head Chef Ben Ronaldson will transport you to the Dalmatian Coast with a Croatian-influenced menu featuring all the Mediterranean favourites from ajvar to fish to figs. While the menu has you sailing Southern Europe, the Refuge team will match each dish with an aperitivo-style cocktail with a twist. Think Spritz, Sbagliato, and Negroni showcasing native Australian ingredients. A culture clash not to be missed.

Tickets are $80 + BF and include a three-course dinner with three aperitivo-style cocktails to match.

A Little Aperitivo Hour

19 March, 3 to 4.30pm

Little Things Gin, 205a Railway Road, Subiaco

The makings of a great afternoon start with aperitivo, especially when accompanied by cheese. Start your afternoon with your choice of three expertly crafted spritzes on arrival before the boys from La Delizia Latticini take you through one of their famous cheese-making demonstrations. For the rest of the afternoon, enjoy $15 spritz-inspired cocktails to the beat of a DJ. At the same time, the team at Little Things puts on Italian-inspired grazing platters to accompany your afternoon of aperitivo. Tickets are $60 + BF and include a spritz on arrival, a La Delizia Latticini cheese making demonstration, and a shared grazing table. Additional food and drink will be available for purchase.

Juanita's x King Somm Closer

19 March, 3 to 9pm

Juanita’s, 341 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco

Gather your friends to round out Subi Spritz 2023 with the official Subi Spritz closer at Juanita’s. Much-loved for their impressive wine list, King Somm of Bayswater will

be popping up behind the bar for the afternoon and bringing out some of their fave Euro drops to match with a selection of bites from Juanita’s. A DJ will be spinning from afternoon to evening, stretching out your Southern European getaway right to the very end.

Caleb Restaurant & Bar, Subiaco won the prestigious Gold Plate Premier’s Award.

Sensational Subiaco

LOCALS KNOW WHY SUBI IS SO SPECIAL - AND HERE, SOME OF OUR LEADING LIGHTS SHARE THE REASONS THEY LOVE TO CALL THIS SPECIAL SUBURB HOME.

BY Gail Williams

IF WILLIE SHAKESPEARE had lived in Subiaco we can only imagine his bounteous odes to our beautiful suburb. Would he have lost count of the ways comparing it to a summer’s day?

Would he have set balcony scenes on the top of the Subi Hotel?

Would he have Hamlet soliloquising in the theatre gardens?

Dedicated Subi residents already know what’s to love, and many want to keep that a secret.

But there are some high-profile residents in fields that Subi is wellknown for who agreed to share their thoughts.

There was one proviso they all said though: “please don’t tell too many people.” Oops.

FASHION

LINDY ROSENWAX

Donations Coordinator, Bindaring

Clothing Sale, Perth’s original fashion event

“I have lived in Subi for the past 21 years and am currently on China Green. It’s great to be within walking distance to everything and be able to catch the train to the city. I have a long background in fashion, as a footwear buyer for Ahern’s, buyer for David Jones and Daimaru, Oroton and owning my own boutique.

“For me, one word – fashion –encompasses design, architecture, clothing, art, food, wine and the home. Subi has it all. I initially chose Subiaco because I loved the village vibe of being close to everything — the train, neighbours and unique and individual small businesses.

I’m now delighted, once again, to shop locally for a diverse range of products and services with new openings and old favourites.

My favourites are: Hair: Headstrong on Hay Street, clothing alterations store Be Loved on Rokeby Road, Hidden Lace, Farmer

Jack's, Growers Lane, Cherubino City Wine Cellar, Simon Johnson's Providore, Layers Bakery, The Wholefood Circus and Unicorn Bar on Nicholson Road, Lums Wine Bar, Elle Design Rugs and Jackson's for my art supplies.

“For amazing pizza, Delisio, Flannel Boutique, Lucia Boutique on Rokeby for fashion, Hobbs for great shoes and a wonderful supporter of Bindaring, B-store, Marie Claire Shoes, Table Culture, Dallimore Homewares, the friendly laundromat on Nicholson, and of course the Subiaco Farmer’s Markets.”

FOOD

NICKI WILLIAMS

Spyn Public Relations Specialists. Having worked all over the world, Nicki is proud to call Subiaco home and says her seven years here have been her most comfortable yet. A discerning food lover, she is in her happy place discovering her suburb’s diverse foodie outlets.

Why Subi?

Why? That’s easy! It’s within a 10 minute drive of the river, the city and the beach. I love being able to walk through the council gardens to a diverse range of dining options or watering holes.

What makes Subiaco interesting?

Subiaco represents a juxtaposition

of heritage and hip – the historic buildings that tell amazing stories set right next door to an eclectic mix of exciting new bars and restaurants. Especially right now – the suburb feels like it’s on the precipice of something very exciting with the impending influx of over 500 new residents into One Subiaco and the residential plans for Subi East.

Standout food places?

How can I choose? There are so many options. A favourite for meand almost weekly haunt - would be Cherubino City Cellar. The staff always make you feel welcome – it’s my 'Cheers' bar. You can always find someone you know there and feel right at home. For good pub grub, you can’t go past the Subi Hotel and the lamb shoulder at Dilly Dally

It’s totally worth the wait, but bring friends to share it with. And I love having Piccolo Trattoria right on the doorstep. It makes me feel like a tiny bit of Italy has been transported to Rokeby Road.

Deli and produce?

Hands down, the produce at Golden Choice. It’s always packed, and shoppers politely manoeuvre their way around each other, sampling the produce and filling their baskets with those hard-to-find Asian ingredients and Boatshed-quality produce at farmer’s market prices. And you can’t visit Subi without spending time at Simon Johnson’s cheese room. The Délice de Bourgogne is next level. Actually – why am I revealing this? It’s already hard enough to get and often sells out as soon as it hits the store.

THE ARTS

MICHAEL McCALL

The Subi arts community is over the moon to have had Michael McCall in its midst for the past 10 years. The WAAPA graduate is the Course Coordinator of Communications and Media at the University of Notre Dame, tutors at Bell Shakespeare and the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), and lectures in film and theatre at Curtin University.

What brought you to Subi?

A friend of mine lived in the heritage precinct and I was always visiting. When she moved out, I moved in. I was drawn to the area by the fact I can live in a quiet, tree-lined street, then one street over, I can be immersed in all the great amenties Subi has on offer. Over the 10 years I’ve lived here, I’ve become aware of the fantastic community that exists all around me too. First names are par for the course, while picking up a morning coffee or popping in for a sumptuous wine at the many fine bars throughout the suburb.

Why is Subi a drawcard for people interested in the arts?

Lots of artists work in and are from Subiaco. For me, and many of my colleagues, the area is central to the kind of places we work and study. For example, reflecting on my own experiences: WAAPA (I completed a PhD there in 2018 and regularly direct and teach for them); a quick walk to The Regal (I recently directed The Addams Family Musical there in 2021 and 2022); universities and TAFE (I was the head of Notre Dame’s theatre and film course for eight years, have taught film directing at North Metro TAFE); along with a variety of other stage and screen projects and acting gigs. A lot of the time I find myself doing work at the Subiaco Arts Centre too. It’s where I can reflect and write from, perhaps do some academic research - it’s also

near Kings Park, so if I need to clear my head, another walk around the corner and I find acres of bushland to explore. Subiaco has been great for that mix, and I know I’m not alone in having that experience.

Favourite haunts in Subiaco? There are many, but close to my heart would be my regular coffee spot, Cafe Melograno, where the staff really look after me. Juanita’s, where the wine and fine foods are magnificent, only matched by the great service. The Regal feels like a kind of spiritual home for me and I love working there as a director or attending as an audience member. Every few months, I like to go for a wander in Subiaco, as it’s always changing, but the more it changes, the more it stays the same too.

If Subiaco were a great work of art, what would it be?

An Edward Hopper painting, like Nighthawks. Subiaco has a wonderfully kitsch aspect while retaining it’s beautifully-rendered history that the City has accentuated in recent years. Like Hopper’s art, Subiaco has the amazing capacity to elevate seemingly everyday street scenes into poignant memories. Subiaco is a timeless, transcendent symbol of all walks of life coming together to share the best parts of the human experience. Why would you want to live anywhere else?

LIKE HOPPER’S ART, SUBIACO HAS THE AMAZING CAPACITY TO ELEVATE SEEMINGLY EVERYDAY STREET SCENES INTO POIGNANT MEMORIES.

~ Michael McCall

MATTHEW DAVIS Partner, Klopper & Davis Architects

Klopper and Davis is an awardwinning boutique architectural design studio which lists some of Subiaco’s finest building in its portfolio.

How long have you lived here?

I’ve lived in Subiaco for 19 years. My wife, Fiona, and I bought our first home here 19 years ago.

What are your favourite buildings and why?

There are many fine examples of architecture in Subiaco - lovely turn-of-the-century buildings along with meaningful and important mid-century civic buildings like the council chambers, the Evelyn H Parker Library, and the Subiaco Arts Centre. The contemporary buildings and the modern repurposing of existing buildings add another layer.

Architecturally, what makes Subi so appealing?

The successful mix of old and new. There is no better example than Rokeby Road, with two-storey turn-of-the-century buildings, inter war, mid-century, 80s commercial, modern fitouts and contemporary buildings all co-existing to provide a diverse and eclectic mix of architectural interest.

What are your feelings on preserving heritage?

This is an interesting question. What is heritage? It means different things to different people. I think if it is an important architectural example, it is worthy of preservation, irrespective of when it was built. Redb rick facades and pitched zincalume roofs might be what people like to look at and it may provide them some comfort, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is ‘heritage’. We need to remember that Perth, as westerners know it, is less than 200

years old and, therefore, so is the predominant building fabric which was replicated from England along the rail line from Midland to Fremantle. It therefore, needs to be adaptable so it can be meaningfully repurposed to meet current living and commercial needs. We need to carve out space for modern examples of what can, hopefully, be classics in the future.

Can you mix old and new?

Absolutely! Thankfully Subiaco’s planning framework encourages this and discourages replication or mimicry. That is the most appropriate way to respect and celebrate existing built form or heritage and encourage good quality, well-designed, modern architecture.

Do you have a favourite architectural era?

I am particularly fond of mid-century modern that is the era we started to think for ourselves architecturally and began to consider such things as orientation, and natural light and breezes. This is also the period that produced the City council chambers, the Evelyn H Parker Library, and the Subiaco Arts Centre Building. I am also fond of the four townhouses known as Park Terrace on the corner of Townshend Road and Park Street, Subiaco, which have recently been faithfully restored.

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PRETTY AS A PICTURE Sloane's beautiful salad featuring ingredients from Subi Farmers Market. Adrift goblets, Eden low serving bowl, Nomad napkin, all by Ecology, available at Dallimores Homewares, 173 Rokeby Road, Subiaco.

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Salad days

HEAD TO SUBI FARMERS MARKET TO STOCK UP ON SOME AUTUMNAL STAPLES TO MAKE A DELICIOUS SALAD, PACKED FULL OF FLAVOUR.

Market Essentials

My Saturday morning essentials are fresh milk, bread, pastries and a very good cup of coffee. How about if you could enjoy those while browsing for your everyday essentials?

Shopping at Subi Farmers Market on a Saturday morning ensures you get the freshest of all these and that your money is going directly to support a farmer or small businesses. It’s a win-win!

You can meet your friends, grab a coffee at The Coffee Shack and get some fresh croissants and bread from Wild Bakery, some milk and butter from the Cheeky Cow, add some cookies from Little Dough Dealer, and that’s all before you explore for your meat and vegetables for the week from the plethora of stall options at the market.

Cheeky Cow

Cheeky Cow is a first-generation small scale dairy farm in Busselton with 60% Holstein and 40% Jersey cows. They are passionate about sustainability and invest in alternative packaging and regenerative farm practices.

Cheeky Cow offers a complete range of dairy items manufactured on the farm by the same farmer who milked the cows. You can’t buy that love in a bottle anywhere these days.

They milk their cows in the morning, bottle the same day, and deliver them fresh to the market the next day. Their milk is gaining

nostalgic popularity for its creamy flavour, and they also provide yoghurt, butter and ice cream. The flavoured milks are lovely to drink and cool off with while wandering the market too.

Little Dough Dealer

Little Dough Dealer is run by Bahareh Shirvani, who originally worked in disability support and needed a change. Like a lot of people, COVID was a catalyst for change for Bahareh, and a love of feeding people and farmers markets led to the creation of Little Dough Dealer. Little Dough Dealer has developed

Cheeky Cow

Little Dough Dealer

over 40 flavours of cookies and is still growing. All the products are egg- and dairy-free, with many soy and nut-free options, so they make a great school lunch treat if you’ve got little ones with fragile tums. The cookies are soft and chewy and everything a good bickie should be. There are usually six flavours available at the markets on Saturdays, with the most popular flavours being Chocolate Chip (also my own personal favourite), Cookies and Cream, Maple Pecan, Lemon and Bounty. They are a great match with your market coffee, and bring something to carry some home because you can't stop at one.

Fennel and Orange Salad with Feta, Radish and Mint

The summer heat inspired this issue’s recipe, with a nod to Middle Eastern flavours. I've taken a favourite recipe from Sabrina Ghayour in Persiana Everyday and created a riff on one of her salads.

It’s the kind of salad that looks gorgeous on the table and pairs so well with almost anything, including meats and stews,or a pie or quiche. Mint adds freshness against the soft aniseed taste of the fennel. The best thing is all ingredients should be available in season at the Subi Farmers Market from many of the fresh fruit and vegetable stalls.

Ingredients:

2 oranges

Wild Bakery

Wild Bakery is renowned for baking some of Perth’s best bread and pastries, but that’s just the beginning of what they offer at the markets each Saturday.

Wild Bakery brings bread back to its basics with slow, long fermentation and no additions, helping your guts in a good way when it comes to gluten. There are wholegrain loaves, spelt sourdough, sprouted quinoa and raisin bread. My favourite breakfast is their French pastries, like a pain au chocolate or an almond croissant with my coffee, or one of their cheeky gingerbread men.

One large fennel bulb trimmed and shaved or very thinly sliced, fronds reserved

100g feta cheese

3-4 radishes finely sliced

100g pomegranate seeds

50g pistachio nuts roughly chopped

A few sprigs of mint leaves separated

For serving:

A drizzle of olive oil

Sea salt flakes and fresh pepper Optional: Blend a teaspoon each of paprika and cayenne pepper to serve and sprinkle as desired, or Aleppo pepper if you can find it.

Method:

Using a sharp knife, cut a disc of peel off the top and base of each orange, then working from the top of the fruit downwards, cut away the remaining peel and pith, just enough to expose the orange flesh until it is peeled. Slice the oranges into thin round slices.

Arrange the fennel and radishes on a serving dish or platter, add the oranges, season with salt and pepper.

Crumble over the feta, pistachios and mint leaves. Sprinkle over the pomegranate seeds and reserved fennel fronds here.

Serve the salad with a drizzle of olive oil and little side dish of the spices to sprinkle as you wish.

Doing the Postal Walk

IT’S THE LITTLE PATCH OF SUBI WHERE YOU’LL FIND SPANISH MACKEREL TO DIE FOR, A LAKSA THAT DRAWS THE CROWDS AND PROTEINPACKED SMOOTHIES TO HELP YOU RECOVER AFTER A WORKOUT.

BY Lisa O'Neill

spend time helping you choose the best cut for your recipe, and will order something in for you if they don’t have it.

Baker’s Delight

WHEN YOU’RE A very busy bee, there’s nothing like a sweet hive where you can do all the things you want in one spot. Surrounding Subiaco Post Office at the top of the Rokeby strip is an excellent selection of businesses where the most challenging aspect is sticking to the five-minute parking bays out front. Let’s hope the parking inspector is at The Red Chair for lunch.

Farmer Jack’s

If you’re looking for an obscure grocery item, you’ll find it at Farmer Jack’s, alongside all the usual suspects on shopping list. Local artisan producers fill the fridges and shelves (the cheese selection is superb), and its fruit and vegetables are always the freshest in town. It also has an entire aisle dedicated to those with dietary requirements, from keto to coeliac, which is worth a browse.

The Meat Safe

It’s hard to compete with supermarket prices, but you absolutely get what you pay for when visiting the Meat Safe with its extraordinary selection of beef, pork and lamb. Plus, the friendly staff will

Is there anything better than a perfectly iced finger bun after a busy day at school? Baker’s Delight Subiaco has all the bready treats you could dream up, from a huge variety of loaves to a plethora of afternoon tea options. For savoury, nothing hits the spot like Baker’s Delight pizzas or feed a family of sweet tooths with the epic custard and almond teatime log.

Citizens of Brew Ha

This red-brick institution has been slinging good coffee since the beginning of time. With a cosy indoor space and the sprawling outdoor area in Postal Walk, Brew Ha is a place the Subiaco community loves to gather. It’s also the ideal spot for a post-cycle coffee and pastry, with plenty of lycra-clad athletes enjoying their first brew of the day here.

Pupa Smoothie and Juice Bar

Speaking of athletes, Renata and Gerry love looking after the macro needs of sporty types. With a wide range of hydrating iced teas, nutrient-dense smoothies and iced protein coffees, you’re spoilt for choice for your post-workout needs.

Bespoke Blends

Tucked above Brew Ha, Bespoke Blends offers both ready-made,

hand-poured candles or the opportunity to make your own at one of its workshops. Owner Jane only uses the best, natural ingredients and sources divine vintage vessels to contain the non-toxic wax. Open by appointment, the Bespoke studio is filled with natural light and inspiration for you to choose or create a deliciously fragranced candle for your home.

Subi Fish and Chips

It’s hard to resist using superlatives here, because Subi Fish and Chips dish up the best and most delicious grilled Spanish Mackerel in Perth. They do everything well, to be honest, sourcing fresh, line-caught fish from WA fishermen only, which makes the fish here both yummy and sustainable. If you’re there just for the chips (no judgement), they’re also top-notch and made from locally produced potatoes, too.

The Red Chair

If there’s one thing I could change at The Red Chair, it would be to erase ‘probably’ from its signage. “Probably the best laksa I’ve ever had,” says the quoted customer. Let’s go ahead and crown The Red Chair simply ‘the best’, because the bowl of plump prawns swimming in creamy, spicy broth is dang delicious. Alongside the laksa is a raft of fresh lunch options, from made-to-order Asian dishes to a cabinet full of daily salads and rolls.

OUR LEAFY SUBURB of Subiaco has been stockpiling excellent places to eat the first meal of the day. Whether you like to start light with a liquid breakfast or begin the day with ‘the lot’, if you prefer traditional options or you’d rather rocket launch your tastebuds into the day, here’s my list of top Subi haunts for all the breakfasts. Bon appetit!

Nourishing starts

When you’re easing your tummy into the day, there’s nothing like a big, colourful nutrient hit in a tall glass. Clean Food Store offers a large list of carefully curated juices and smoothies, with the Immune Boosting juice (ginger, lemon, beetroot, carrot, apple and coconut water) and the Berry Breakfast smoothie (blueberries, strawberries, rolled oats, chia seeds, banana, cinnamon and almond milk) the crowd favourites, according to its owner Angela.

If you want to hit your macros, fuel up at Pupa with 32g protein squeezed into the Post Workout peanut butter smoothie or drink your salad with dried leafy greens, vegetables and seaweed, the key ingredients of the Super Greens smoothie. Make the most of the delightful Pupa owners Renata and Gerry, who are winding up their

healthy drink business end of May.

You’ll walk out of Be Free Organics a healthier person, guaranteed that every menu item is organic and nutritious. We love the charcoal sourdough base, Be Free’s chilli garlic sauce that spices up the Avo on Toast, and the Acai Bowl loaded with seasonal fruit and house-made nutty granola. Founder Caillan recommends the Eggs Labneh, with the creamy labneh and eggs contrasting with marinated vegetables and his “unreal” crunchy chilli.

Clean Food Store, 214A Nicholson Road, Subiaco.

Pupa, 162 Rokeby Road, Subiaco. Be Free Organics, 9d/531 Hay Street Subiaco.

Whether you crave the Full English or something lighter, the cafes of Subiaco can deliver the perfect breakfast.

Perfectly poached

When you have time to spread out the newspapers or settle in for a lengthy bestie catch up, you need a proper plate of sustenance with your latte. The Little Pantry's seasonally rotating breakfast menu always features an interesting take on the smashed avo. We insist someone has the heaven-sent truffle scrambled eggs, a permanent fixture on the menu.

If you like your eggs with a European twist, roll into the charming Boucla which has new owners but the same fabulous menu and cabinet stacked with goodies (yes, the souffra is staying!). Poached eggs here come nicely doused in garlic yoghurt with a thick wedge of Turkish bread ready for dipping, and the sweet option of orange meringue brioche French toast with rose petal mascarpone is sinfully delicious.

Best known for its extra cheesy jaffles and small bar vibes, Bark has a new chef Ellie who loves breakfast and convinced owner Mitchell to feed the masses from early o’clock.

“Our mornings have become busier and busier with the coffee trade, so we were excited to add some honest and delicious breakfast options from 7 til 10.30am Monday to Friday,” says Mitchell. “Our brekky burger has been a bit hit with fluffy scrambled

BEST BREKKIES IN TOWN

Wholefood Circus garden

Clean Food Store

eggs, house-made chutney and melted cheese on a potato bun – and if you’re feeling cheeky, you can add thick-cut bacon.”

The Little Pantry, 206 Nicholson Road, Subiaco.

Boucla, 349 Rokeby Road, Subiaco. Bark, 502 Hay Street, Subiaco.

Late starters

When breakfast is a big deal for you, the ideal way to celebrate anything (baby shower, birthday, Tuesday?) is

with a bottomless brunch. Mimosa has been a pioneer in Subi - its twohour bottomless brunch is composed of an appetiser, a wide choice of mains (the Brunch Gnocchi with its spicy shakshuka ragu and soft eggs will nicely line the stomach) and freeflowing beverages that include their namesake mimosas in jugs.

New to the scene is Bar Amelie, branching out from its evening tapas to include a weekend brunch, ideally accompanied by the 90-minute

FLAVOUR BOMBS Many venues in Subiaco are getting extra-creative with their breakfast offerings, mixing traditional dishes with new ideas.

Mimosa

Bark

The Little Pantry

Boucla

drinks package of mimosas, spritzes and Prosecco. Bar Amelie is for you if you like big and bold breakfast flavours, and tapas-style dining with plates designed to be shared, such as sauteed duck fat potatoes with chorizo, spinach, sugo, truffle pecorino on charred sourdough, and baked harissa pumpkin topped with grilled haloumi and honey drizzle.

Subiaco institution, the Subiaco Hotel also dishes up a spectacular bottomless brunch on Saturdays with a small but mighty menu of just five items, including Belgian waffles and breakfast tacos, all washed down with free-flowing spritzes, peach bellinis and espresso martinis.

Mimosa, 1 Forrest Street, Subiaco. Bar Amelie, 118 Rokeby Road, Subiaco. Subiaco Hotel, 465 Hay Street, Subiaco.

If you need brekky on the go, make the morning commute so much sweeter with a takeaway coffee (bring your reusable cup, ploise) and breakfast treat.

Wholefood Circus

Bursting with on-the-run treats, we especially love owner Rachael Torre’s gluten-free muffins, which are hot out of the oven around 7am most mornings. It’s an extra special morning when she’s made dark chocolate and mixed berry. 107 Nicholson Road, Subiaco.

Community Coffee Co

Tucked behind Growth Realty, you’ll froth over Community if you were good at hide and seek as a kid. It’s worth the hunt, with some of the best coffee in Perth (they roast their own) and pots of freshly made bircher with seasonal fruit and nutty

granola. 292a Barker Road, Subiaco.

Blacklist Coffee Roasters

Those who appreciate an exceptional coffee must grab a brew from Blacklist’s Subiaco concept store (and then make plans to return on the weekend for the tasting experience). 439d Hay Street, Subiaco.

Yours Truly

Super fresh and cute, Yours Truly was new to the Subi scene in 2022, and its breakfast bagels are on point, made with the Holy Bagel Company bagels and stuffed with bacon, egg, cheese, spinach, tomato relish and a hash brown. Or go New York-style with a simple smear of cream cheese. 284 Hay Street, Subiaco.

Ice as nice

ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER SHOULD BE LEGISTLATED - AND IN SUBIACO, THERE ARE PLENTY OF PLACES TO SATISFY YOUR CRAVING FOR THE SWEET STUFF.

BY Gail Williams

SENSATIONAL SUBIACO – THE suburb that lends itself to some sneaky alliteration while playing home to a Willy Wonka-style smorgasbord of saucy, smooth, stunning sweet treats.

To see satisfied – and adorable – Subi sweettooths in action, head to Baskin-Robbins, where there is always a regular gaggle of glamorous Subiaco grandmas and their gorgeous little offspring licking and slurping away on heaven in a cone or a cup.

We popped in on a Saturday and found love was definitely in the air. That is, the place was jam-packed with adoring grandies looking on wistfully while remembering the days when a Peters Ice Cream cone was all the go and Neapolitan was the height of sophistication.

Who better to ask about Subi’s favourite sweettooth spots than the new generation of tiny experts on all things dairy as they made new friends, discussed the finer points of eating ice creams and showed off a few of their own jewels? While it might have been like trying to interview and photograph mercury

Photographer Matt Jelonek and I managed to get these gems from Subi’s youngest food critics in between the ice cream action.

Leanne Potter and Amelia Potter-Hancock (22 months)

Gran: “Amelia’s favourite ice cream is vanilla mixed with blueberries. We always go to Subi Farmers Market on a Saturday and get a gingerbread man from the patisserie there.

Amelia: “I love ice cream! Hooray!” (arms fly up in delight).

Sue Piperis and Chloe Gouldson (4 and a half)

Grammy: “Some of our biggest smiles come when we share an ice cream together. We often share a bowl together in the backyard at home.”

Chloe: “Mummy takes me to Baskin, where I always order chocolate, but Grammy and I have a special treat at home. I like my ice cream to be creamy, cold and smooth. Yum!”

Lee Arnott and Paige Vlahov (5) “Fridays with Nonna after school is my favourite treat. I always have chocolate chip. It makes me very happy.”

Julie Teraci and Edith Teraci (22 months)

Gran: “We have a family dinner every Sunday night, and the grandchildren are allowed to have ice cream. If one of the others gets the ice cream first, Edith will start saying “Ice cream! Ice cream!”. She definitely knows that word.

Edith: “Purple, purple!” (bubblegum) A critique delivered with big doe eyes and a bright smile.

And the verdict? “I scream, you scream. We all scream for ice cream.”

But there are some other special sweet spots to satisfy the need for a sugar high.

Here are a few to try, whatever age you are:

Louis Boeglin Patisserie

223 Bagot Road Subiaco

Ph: 0483 844 103

Subi Farmers Market

louisboeglin.com

It’s easy to spot the Louis Boeglin Patisserie stall at the Subi Farmers Market. As little cuties chow down on strawberry vanilla rhubarb, giant cookies, and lemon meringue tarts, their grandparents and the littlies are groaning with delight – and some eye-rolling – at the side serve of humour that comes with the delectable desserts.

Louis entertains his customers with truly awful Dad jokes as he doles out treats handmade by him in the Swan Valley. The intricate pastries are the result of four years of chef training in Alsace, France.

The jokes are his own. But he has established a cult following with

YOU CAN ALSO INVENT YOUR OWN WILD AND WHACKY SUGAR-FILLED CREATIONS CONTAINING EVERYTHING FROM CRONUTS TO FAIRY FLOSS.

gems like: One cow says to another, “Moo!” The other cow says “I was just going to say that!” Boom Boom!

Believe me, the choux caramel is worth such assaults on the sense of humour.

While the oldies groan, the little regulars often try out their own jokes on Louis and – sadly – add to his repertoire.

Louis knows that if it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a special provider of sweet treats to keep both grandparent and grandchild happy. And here’s our joke, but please don’t pass it on to him: What do you call a pastry chef who came up with a new recipe for a cake?

Answer: A pie-oneer

Whisk

151 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Phone: 08 6162 2948

whiskcreamery.com.au

If you’re in the market for a freakshake, Whisk is the place to be, especially if you like your chocolate brownie served in a milkshake with lashings of cream and Belgian chocolate, just one of many frothy, photogenic options in this decadent den with several awards to its name. You can also invent your own wild and whacky sugar-filled creations containing everything from cronuts to fairy floss. Or just go plain old vanilla. Never boring here.

Whisk

Baskin-Robbins

Little Cultures

Baskin-Robbins

4 Subiaco Village Shopping Centre, 531 Hay Street, Subiaco

Phone: 08 9381 3100

baskinrobbins.com.au

It might be a chain, but there’s nothing cookie-cutter about this popular haunt in the village, serving up lashings of caramel praline cheesecake in a cup along with kiddie favourites such as cotton candy.

The kids are getting their tongues around cooling mango tangos and perennial favourite cookies and cream while the big kids go for the

sophistication of sticky date puddings and Belgian waffles.

And, for some, the good news is they can all be delivered to your doorstep before they melt.

Yours Truly 284 Hay Street, Subiaco

@Yourstrulysubiaco Instagram

There are no words for the Boston cream pies, cookie scrolls, glutenfree cherry coconut brownie slices and apple pies – courtesy of Kim’s Creation – in this tiny little cupcake of a place. An emoji will suffice – the one with the blushing face surrounded by hearts. Customers get a say in what’s on the constantly changing menu, with Asher Weller, the manager, taking heed of feedback. The biggest decision is just which sweet to have with the Nitro Cold Brew coffee served here.

Regular pleasure seekers have been known to spurn dessert for a week just so they can indulge here. Heaven on a stick? More like heaven in a lick.

Little Cultures

51 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Phone: 0402 911 686

Who knew that food tha looks so colourful, creamy, inviting and Bacchanalian could actually be healthy too?

Head to Little Cultures – not just for smoothies and cleansing juices, but for an acai bowl brimming with healthy goodness but satisfying a guilty pleasure.

Don’t believe me? Try the lemon strawberry cheesecake. It has almonds, cashews, raisins, dates, buckwheat, coconut, maple, lemon, strawberry, coconut sugar and vanilla – enough wholesome goodness to make you feel pious for a week.

Still not convinced? Go for the raw’reo Notella Cheesecake made with cacao butter and powder, almonds, cashews, coconut, raisins, buckwheat and dates. Raw’reo? Raunchy!

Pitcher and Iron

1/23 Railway Road, Subiaco Ph: 08 62432075

pitcherandiron.com.au

Fans of humble peanut butter know that it is anything but humble. At Pitcher and Iron they take it to the next level, drizzling it with salted caramel over a Brussels Liege waffle dressed with bananas, strawberries and roasted peanuts. If that’s not indulgent enough, they add a scoop of fresh cream. Seriously. Good.

And don’t get me started on their Strawberry Fields – a hot ticket item. Let me take you down. You know I know when it’s a dream.

Yes.

Strawberry Fields forever!

Yours Truly

Pitcher and Iron

ChardyMake mine a

DISCOVER THE BEST PLACES TO ENJOY THE PRODIGAL SON OF WINES IN SUBIACO.

BY Tori Wilson

TRENDS PERPETUALLY COME and go, yet some — much like the revamped 80s mullet or imperfect audio of vinyl — manage to recycle their way back into popular youth culture with a surprisingly fierce resurgence.

Within the wine world, no drop has made a comeback quite like that of chardonnay, and deservingly so.

Hailing from Burgundy, France, this distinctive varietal is exceptionally complex and diverse.

Bar Amelie

If there’s anyone you can trust for a chardonnay recommendation, it’s hospitality guru Kat Dehavilland, coowner of Bar Amelie. One look at her wine list and it’ll be evident what her tipple of choice is. Rotating every four months, Bar Amelie features a whopping 13 chardonnays on its list, covering all bases of styles and select regions from within Western Australia, Australia, and France.

Some her top picks include:

WEST CAPE HOWE OLD SCHOOL CHARDONNAY (Mount Barker, WA)

“This recent addition is a direct result of Subiaco locals asking for a bigger chardonnay or ‘old school’ style,” says Kat.

Hailing from Mt Barker, the vines that grew the fruit for this wine were planted purposely to produce a fuller style chardonnay than those seen in recent years. Barrel-fermented with 100 per cent malolactic conversion, this wine is complex, textured and bold. Melon fruit flavours of the malolactic ferment reduce the acidity to provide a more generous and fuller style that contrasts with the cooler, citrous expressions associated with the region.

 By the glass $12, $18

 By the bottle, $57

Having initially made its way back into vogue with a leaner style achieved using subtle oak and less ‘malo’ to allow fruit purity to shine; now even the old school, bold and buttery examples that fell out of favour with the masses have regained their rightful place.

Thankfully, this versatile vino is effectively flowing through the streets of Subiaco, with the top drinking dens in the area all pouring excellent expressions worth exploring. Here are some to sip your way through.

DOMAINE WILLIAM FEVRE CHABLIS (Chablis, France)

This wine is a true expression of chablis terroir, respecting the region’s environment and traditional treatment practises. Known for light, dry white wines with flinty minerality and crisp acidity, the winery is renowned as a benchmark for the iconic region, the primary reason it has made the cut on Kat’s list.

 By the bottle $105

2018 COLDSTREAM RESERVE CHARDONNAY (Yarra

Valley, VIC)

Released only in years where the quality is deemed to be exceptional, this wine is made from a selection of low-yielding and mature vineyards. The Bernard clone or French clone adds elegance and length to the wine, which was whole bunch pressed and barrel-fermented in new and seasoned oak.

“The founder James Halliday is an unmatched authority on every aspect of the wine industry, so Coldstream was always going to be an essential addition to my list,” says Kat.

 By the bottle, $140

Bark

Bark is your favourite local hang-out serving up an affordable yet delicious drop of chardonnay appropriate for any day of the week.

“At Bark, our wine list and beers aim to showcase the best of Western Australia. Margaret River is the golden child of WA, but the Great Southern’s cooler climate gives it so much to offer. Some of our favourite wineries are from here.”

Bark keeps things simple with one crowd-pleasing chardonnay on its list.

Lums

The latest cool kid on the block when it comes to best Subi wine bars, Lums knows its chardonnay. With six on its list, spanning Western Australia, Australia and France (including a Chablis Grand Cru) it rotates its wines by the glass regularly, so there’s always something new to try.

2013 STREICKER (Wilyabrup—Margaret River, WA)

This wine is flawlessly balanced with the optimum level of fruit, oak and acidity. With notes of lemon and lime blossom, subtle hints of cream, tones of butter and vanilla and a decent oakinfluence, it’s decadent and delicious.

Best value for money, according to bar supervisor Emin Smajic.

 By the bottle, $140

2017 CLOUDBURST (Margaret River, WA)

If you’ve got something to celebrate, the 2017 Cloudburst is the undeniable choice. It’s a rich, buttery, oakinfluenced masterpiece, says Emin. With an unusual yet incredible combination of hazelnut, toasted almonds, peach and pineapple notes, it’ll linger in your mouth with a long finish and have you craving more.

 By the bottle $410

APRICUS HILL CHARDONNAY (Denmark, Great Southern, WA)

This smooth drop is buttery with notes of vanilla, savoury cashew and gunflint, yet still approachable for those used to a lighter white. Made with only first-run juice, it's clean and brilliantly clear yet distinctly oak-influenced, having been fermented in new and second-use French oak 500-litre puncheons.

Rotating its wine line about every three or so months, with favourites kept on longer to please the crowds, Cassie says it’s safe to say Apricus Hill will be on for a while to come.

 By the glass, $14

 By the bottle, $66

Iconic Boutique in the heart of Subiaco

THANKFULLY, THIS VERSATILE VINO IS EFFECTIVELY FLOWING THROUGH THE STREETS OF SUBIACO

Unicorn Bar

Unicorn Bar co-owner Annabel is all about her chardonnays, and keeps a well-curated list of three on the go at all times.

“I love chardonnay, so we do rotate quite regularly. I like to have a ‘summer’ chardonnay - like the Port Phillip - in the warmer months, and then move into a richer style over the colder months,” says Annabel. Currently, Annabel features a selection of three Australian chardonnays on her list - here are two of them to try below.

PORT PHILIP ESTATE, QUARTIER CHARDONNAY 2021 (Mornington Peninsular, VIC)

This tasty drop exudes punchy flavours of ripe pear, peach and stone fruit with discreet oak spice and a distinct aniseed perfume. Expect a gentle chalky texture, balanced acidity and notes of dried pear and cinnamon in the aftertaste.

 By the glass, $16

 By the bottle, $65

SINGLEFILE CHARDONNAY 2022

(Great Southern, WA)

This modern-style chardonnay is bursting with citrus zest and stone fruit characters and presents bright aromas of lemon curd and peach with a subtle mealy character. The fruit for this wine was chilled overnight and fermented in approximately 25 per cent new and 75 per cent one-year-old Burgundian oak barriques, providing a subtle hint of spice to the profile.

 By the bottle, $67

Juanita’s

This relaxed-meets-refined Subiaco mainstay is the ultimate spot to sit alfresco or lounge about indoors with a large glass of glorious chardonnay in hand.

Carefully selected boutique wineries dominate its ever-changing wine list, with two impressive chardonnays served by the glass on the list.

“I always try to have an Australian and French chardonnay on pour to show off the amazing range chardonnay has,” says Emma Hymus, the brains behind the drinks list.

MARIS SOL 2021 (Geographe, WA)

“I am seeing more and more good wines coming from the Geographe region, and Maris Sol are small batch wines made to be expressive of the vintage and region,” says Emma. Maris Sol is an oaked Australian style of chardonnay with a rich and creamy palate.

 By the glass, $15

 By the bottle, $65

FAMILLE PAQUET 2021 (Macon-Villages, Burgundy, France)

From the opposite end of the spectrum, the Paquet is unoaked, typical of the region and is a fresher, more fruit-forward style of chardonnay than the bold Maris Sol, with a saline finish.

“I love white Burgundy for their freshness, minerality and elegance. The Famille Paquet is all of those things,” says Emma.

 By the glass, $19

 By the bottle, $85

The Subiaco Hotel

The Subi Hotel is a local institution that takes its drinks list seriously. Experience the rich history of winemaking with vintage treasures from Howard Park, or savour the essence of Margaret River with the smooth and flavourful offerings of Moss Wood, Lleuwin Estate, and Pierro. If you’re looking for something just that little bit extra, the Woodlands Estate is a stand-out choice.

WOODLANDS ESTATE (Margaret River, WA)

This impeccable wine is a true expression of the Margaret River’s terroir and showcases the region’s unwavering dedication to quality winemaking. This bright, pale straw wine presents aromas of white peach, orange blossom and apricot flare on the nose, with notes of fine French oak and flinty ferment. The palate is equally as enticing, like a basket of orchard fruits with a rich mouthfeel and bright acidity to balance. Excellent value for money.

 By the glass. $15

 By the bottle, $72

Koba

Having opened its doors only late last year, Koba applies careful attention to detail when curating its distinctive Asian fusion menu, with a deliberate focus on locally sourced ingredients — and its wine list is no different. Serving all Australian wines, three out of four of the chardonnays on its list hail from the queen region of chardonnay, Margaret River.

ROBERT OATLEY, FINISTERRE CHARDONNAY (Margaret River)

Finisterre is the mainstay on the list and hard to look past, belonging to the premium Margaret River winery Robert Oatley. This complex wine is full-bodied with beautiful texture, featuring notes of roasted nut with undertones of fresh citrus and white blossom.

 By the glass, $13

 By the bottle, $35

Pavement parties

SUBIACO’S AL FRESCO BAR LIFE IS BOOMING - SO WHERE WILL YOU CHOOSE TO PULL UP A CHAIR, STREET-SIDE, NEXT?

BY Gail Williams

PSST! WANNA SPOIL a wowser’s day? Just mention the revival of the *ahem* drinking den.

Subiaco, with its plethora of al fresco tipple options, is leading the charge. And - of course - we mean this in the most responsible way.

No, we are not talking about the beer-soaked drinking holes of old where punters scrambled to get a skinful before closing time.

We’re talking sitting outside, European-style, enjoying the passing parade while sipping on a spritz or a soothing gin and tonic after a workout at the gym or a hard day at the office.

The Italians have a word for it –two words, actually. Aperitivo and Passagiata. Put them together, and it means enjoying a drink before dinner

while watching your neighbours go for their evening walk.

Where to do that in Subiaco? We’re so glad you asked!

Rock up to any of the following stylish hangouts at around 5pm, and you too will be tempted to order a red sangria, Aperol spritz, raspberry mojito or even an iced tea with a sprig of mint. That’s responsible, but sexy.

Subi Hotel

455–465 Hay Street, Subiaco

Ph: 08 6118 6920

Visit subiacohotel.com.au

Truth be told, this grand old dame needs no address. She stands proud and tall on the corner of Hay and Rokeby, sending all a welcoming message to come party on the

Subi Hotel

pavement like there’s no tomorrow.

To see this old gal kicking up her heels in pure delight is one of the true joys of living in Subi. Step inside the historic building, or take up a tall table al fresco and enjoy a Millionaire’s Margarita. At $22 this seductive mix of Don Julio tequila, Cointreau, agave, lime garnished with gold leaf is a bargain and will make you feel like the Queen (or King) of Subi.

Shui

12 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Ph: 08 6244 8198

Visit shuisubi.com

This newbie burst on to the scene just before Christmas, but has the chutzpah to suggest it’s been there forever. Judging by the numbers

downing bevvies on the pavement, it has already become weekly ritual of indulgence for regulars.

Colourful types are immediately drawn to the Bird of Paradise – an exquisite blend of strawberry, blanco, lychee, pineapple and lime. We just call it “summer evening in a glass”.

La Condesa

483 Hay Street, Subiaco, Visit lavishhabits.com.au

Noisy! Did someone say noisy? Or was that boysy? Well, you can’t expect to be met by a wall of silence when Tulum meets So Cal Mexican cuisine, and the tequila is flowing like Cusarare Falls.

Follow the carnivale to the old Oriel and frolic at the colourful bar stacked

PARTY AL FRESCO Pull up a chair at one of Subi's many pavement bars and cafes and watch the world go by.

Subi Hotel

Subi Hotel

La Condesa

Shui

high with 100% agave tequilas and mezcals, promising to transport you to a sandy spot on the Caribbean coastline.

Their signature cocktail – Kinda Classic, a cooling mix of blanco spirit, triple sec, lime and agave – goes some way to explaining why it's so hard to get a table.

Gen X are loving it but so are Boomers who take out their hearing aids to revisit a misspent youth.

Koba

71 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Ph: 08 635 0777

Visit koba.bar

Koba is more zen than cacophonous, and there’s much to love about the floral interior. It's conducive to nursing its aptly-named signature cocktail, Much Love, while having a front-row seat to Rokeby's action.

Much Love is as pretty as it sounds: a colour-coded mix of prosecco, Malfy gin, lychee liquor and strawberry syrup.

A negroni is welcome at any hour, but here things get interesting when this Foggy Negroni comes with a serve of smoke. Oh, and a drop or two of mezcal to make you genuflect to the negroni gods.

El Peruvian Food Subiaco

3/22 Railway Road, Subiaco

Ph: 08 6102 6726

Visit elperuvianfood.com

Tantalising, refreshing and beautifully balanced, the pisco sour deserves

its spot at the top of the Peruvian drinks list. At El Peruvian the drink is so revered that it even has its very own day, February 4. Lovers of lime, pisco and sugar know where to go for one of these palate cleansing drinks shaken vigorously by Robyn Gaetjens or Ben Roux. At $21 a pop, they are better value than other outlets where $19 gets just one shot of pisco. And, the Angostura Bitters are placed in symmetrical precision on top.

Koba

Koba

The Village Bar

10/531 Hay Street, Subiaco

Ph: 08 9381 5099

The good old Village was a drinking den way back when Subi was hitting its straps as a mega magnet for the trendy and when yuppies were but mere puppies. The drinks list has, like the friendly pub, evolved from a pint of lager to satisfy a worker’s thirst into French bubbles, no less – served in a flute, of course.

Cocktails? There are more than a

IF YOU’VE NEVER HAD A PAVLOVA IN A GLASS, NOW IS THE TIME TO TAKE THE PLUNGE.

El Peruvian

Bark The Village Bar

few with cleverly enticing names like Fruit Tingle, Flirtini and Passionfruit Desire.

There’s plenty of room for everyone in this tosser-free, unpretentious environment.

But that’s not to say the staff are not switched on full bottles on the winelist, which includes Oyster Bay pinot and Howard Park cab sauv. They just don’t give you a lecture on it or don a bowtie to pour it.

Bark

502 Hay Street, Subiaco

Ph: 0474 532 870

Visit barksubiaco.com.au

Today’s tip for dog owners: If you want to take a doggie for a quick walk in Subi, it’s probably best to avoid the western end of Hay Street. Be warned, the staff know your doggie’s name and provide enough of a warm welcome that your doggie may never want to leave. Don’t worry, Fido or Kevin or Eggs Benedict –whatever your, sorry, Fur Babe is called - will not be offered alcoholic beverages. Shame, because Bark (geddit?) offers the best dog owner drinks in town.

If you’ve never had a Pavlova in a Glass, now is the time to take the plunge. You’ll never look back. It’s a tantalising drop made with Old Young’s Pavlova Vodka, Turkish Delight liqueur, passionfruit pulp, lemon and egg white.

One sip, and if you had a tail, you’d be wagging it.

Bar Amelie

118 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Visit bar-amelie.com.au

Drinking den does not really do this elegant, friendly and genteel place justice. Velvet booths and feminine artwork make it look more like the old fashioned ladies lounge where women swapped gossip and tittle-tattle while enjoying a shandy or a sherry.

Not any more. The ladies here kick up their heels with French martinis and mojitos as they indulge on the

deck, enjoying summer breezes and, yes, gossip.

There’s plenty of reasons to join them. BYO wine on Tuesdays is just one. And maybe, just maybe, speed dating is another. Check out their Facebook page for deets.

Storehouse

9 Alvan Street, Subiaco

Ph: 08 6282 9000

Visit vibehotels.com

It’s about time Subi showed that uppity Melbourne a thing or two about rooftop bars.

Melbourne might have its Harlow and its Full Moon Fever, but sitting atop the Vibe Hotel looking over the Perth city skyline at sunset is not to be sneezed at. Especially when sinking their cheeky new cocktail, Violet Spritz, a gin-based drink with floral and botanical notes.

That’s sunset in a glass in the form of Monkey 47, Crème de violet te, lemon, sugar and prosecco. Take up a tall table and watch the sun go down over Subi with a tall glass in hand.

Suffer, Melbourne, suffer.

Bar Amélie

Bar Amélie Storehouse

Honourable mentions

SQUIRE’S LOFT: Here’s one drinking den where you’ll spot Subi squires holding their pints of lager aloft in full revelry enjoying their night - or knight - out.

FENWAY: They say burgers, beer and sports is what they do best, but we reckon they do a damn good Long Island Iced Tea too. Yes, of course it comes with vodka, white rum, gin and tequila. Didn’t detect any tea.

THE UNICORN BAR: We all know unicorns never horse around. They get right to the point. And you’ll spot a few at the bar after a few sneaky Arnold Palmers (gin-based cocktail with a splash of iced tea) at this popular neighbourhood bar.

LUMS: We’re all a little bit in love with Lums. Sit on the deck with a

glass of vino from the curated wine list, and you may never again opt for opening a bottle at home.

JUANITA’S: Come as you are. Drink what you like. That’s how things roll at this joint that doubles as your own living room or deck. That’s why we love it.

DELISIO: There’s always a pavement party happening here. And it’s definitely not a pity one. Choose from limoncello to vino rosso or a West Coast lager to get the party started.

RESTAURANT CALEB: sneak away from the crowd up to one of Subi’s hidden rooftop secret bars and enjoy a Malibu Bay Breeze, a mix of rum, pineapple and cranberry juice.

Unicorn Bar

Squire's Loft

Delisio

A picture of history

ILLUSTRATOR MARY YATES HAS TURNED THE HISTORY OF SUBIACO INTO ART, THROUGH THE CREATION OF A BEAUTIFULLY DETAILED HERITAGE MAP.

BY Brooke Butler-Evans

IN OCTOBER 2022, a heritage map created by illustrator Mary Yates, entitled ‘Subiaco: Bush to Suburb 1851-1945’ was unveiled at Subiaco Museum and was commissioned by the City of Subiaco.

In order to ensure the accuracy of the details, Mary undertook many months of research, adding that a great deal of information came from the book Identity Prized: A History of Subiaco by Ken Spillman. She was also assisted

by the Subiaco Museum staff.

In addition to ensuring the information she used for the map was accurate, attention was also paid to creating the illustrations. Every line on the map is hand drawn, including the script. “I used to teach calligraphy,” she adds. “I feel that people should value handwriting more. It seems to be almost a dying art these days.”

The end result is a treasure trove

of information about our past – and local residents are likely to discover something they might not have known about their own backyard when they study this detailed map.

Mary is no stranger to creating local heritage maps as she has already worked on others, including for the Town of Claremont, The Fremantle Prison, Town of Mosman Park and Rottnest Island Authority. However, even after creating so

many, she never tires of finding out extraordinary details and unique stories – and Subiaco was no exception.

When asked about some of her favourite parts of the map, Mary mentions the Benedictine monks, who established the Benedictine Monastery here.

“I specially wanted to include the monks as it is a Subiaco story that people generally don’t know,” she says. “The monks came from Subiaco in Italy, and this is from where our City takes its name.”

Another little-known story about Subiaco that Mary found was the existence of a torpedo workshop from the Second World War, tucked away in Daglish. “Few people seemed to know about it its existence due to its secrecy, despite there being about one hundred men living and working there at the time,” she says.

“I also loved the story of Otto Lipfert, the taxidermist, who used to live in York Street,” she adds. “He was the man responsible for rescuing the gigantic blue whale whose 24m long skeleton has been hanging in the Western Australian Museum. It is a specially loved acquisition. This whale had been washed ashore at the mouth of the Vasse River mouth near Busselton in 1898. Otto managed to get the whale to Busselton with a team of horses and cart and put it on a train for Perth. He could foresee the value of this colossal whale, later also named ‘Otto’ in his honour. Such a credit for Subiaco!”

There are many more stories depicted on the heritage map that show well-known parts of Subiaco, including the Subiaco Football Club, the opening of King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women and the opening of Perth Modern School – all within our boundaries.

Mary says she hopes that people who look at the map will learn something new to them. “I want them to look at it and think: ‘This is where I live – and look at all these events that have happened around me in the

past!’”. When creating the map, she had to decide on one detail for each tiny section of the land between the roads and had to choose which one could be used, as almost every space had been over-built so many times over the years.

For those who would like their own record of Subiaco history, copies of ‘Subiaco: Bush to Suburb 1851-1945’ heritage maps are available as signed and unsigned prints, from the museum.

LABOUR OF LOVE Mary Yates, below, undertook months of research to complete the heritage map of Subiaco in watercolour.

Spoilt for choice

SPOILT OF SUBI IS THE STORE YOU HEAD TO FOR A SPECIAL GIFT YOU WON’T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE, SAYS LISA O’NEILL.

IF YOU’VE EVER received a beautifully wrapped gift, embellished with bright string and colourful circles, you’ve been Spoilt.

Behind the carefully chosen gift is a store owner equally as delightful. Eighteen years into her tenure at 20 Subiaco Square Road (overlooking the train station), Jo Ballantine is well-loved by her loyal customers, some of whom have been popping in for thoughtful gifts since the beginning.

“I think when I opened as a newlywed and only 24 years old, some of my customers were just buying something to help keep my dream alive of running a business!” Jo says, laughing. “When I questioned what I was doing in the early days, those lovely customers

helped more than they’d know.”

Before the doors of Spoilt opened, Jo earned herself an agribusiness degree, dreaming of marrying a farmer and immersing herself in a small community. Once she met her city bloke, Reid, a new career plan was needed.

“I considered working in a bank, but an office environment wasn’t for me,” Jo says. “I used to love visiting the beautiful shops like Style House on Hay Street, admiring how they creatively displayed their high-end products – all the colour and design!

Jo and Reid were drawn to Subiaco, with Hay Street still bustling and new life blooming around Subiaco train station with Café Café the ‘it’ place to eat breakfast and drink Illy coffee. So, in October 2004, Spoilt was the first

tenant to fill the row with Cino’s Café (now Grill’d) opening as a fabulous new coffee spot that drew large crowds.

“It was a hip and happening area, the Pavilion Markets were still open, and we’d go there every Friday night after work for dinner with dessert from the lolly shop,” Jo says. “With new apartments just built above us, we moved into an instant community, with residents constantly popping in and introducing themselves.”

While Jo appreciates her customers ‘shopping local’ with her, it’s a philosophy she also embodies as the shelves of Spoilt are filled with Australian-made products and as many local brands as possible.

“We wanted to support Australian brands from day dot,” Jo says.

“We’ve forged friendships with their creators and designers, and I love that connection. In retail, you love your customers, but when they’re not there, you connect with suppliers and develop relationships with them, too.”

One of Jo’s favourite local suppliers is Elk, who has been with Spoilt since they were both fledgling businesses and remains, despite growing into a much larger entity.

“The owner of Elk walked into the shop with a tiny cardboard box full of earrings and necklaces, and asked if we’d consider stocking them,” Jo says. “I said we’d give it a go, and now Elk has grown into a conscious fashion label with stores in Melbourne and hundreds of stockists across Australia, and we’re still stocking them, which is really special!”

Beyond ‘shop local’, Jo says Spoilt’s policy is ‘buying good and buying once’ rather than cluttering your home with things that don’t last.

“When you buy Australian-made, you can trust they’re made to last,” Jo says. “I bought my girls Uimi knitwear blankets as babies 12 and 14 years ago, and they still have them on the end of their beds, and I have some Elk handbags that are pushing 10 years old.”

JO BALLANTINE | Spoilt at Subi

Some brands don’t stay in Spoilt forever, which Jo explains is all part of the fabric of business and life.

“We’ve seen a lot of Australian brands grow into big ones, like Mozi and Mimco, and often they’re bought out by department stores and I love that for them,” Jo says. “And sometimes, people go through a season where they create something that serves a purpose while they’re parenting small children.”

Jo’s intention is to keep vigilant with who she supports in-store. Most are also small, family-run and owned businesses, and ideally led by women. From beautifully illustrated cards made by a mum from her kitchen bench to the natural-bristled Smoogie hairbrushes created by a Floreat mum and inspired by her daughter, Spoilt’s shelves are stocked to the brim with stories like these.

“Supporting other women in business is so important to me as we bounce ideas off each other, and at the end of the day, they understand me and the work/mum life balance,” Jo says. “If I can keep the dream alive for these women, like my customers have done for me, that’s a pretty special ripple effect.”

And 18 years in, is Spoilt a local

success story? Jo blushes at the question.

“I’m not sure when you run a business whether you ever feel like a success. Thankfully, I have customers who come and celebrate with us whenever we hit milestones – five years and ten years in, they came and popped champagne with us!” Jo says. “The customers are our biggest cheerleaders, it makes me emotional just thinking about them.

“We’ve been through the GFC, Claremont Quarter opening was a big hit too, with its free parking, and then COVID, but throughout it all, we’ve had our loyal customers.

“Big shopping centres are great but they don’t offer unique products, gift wrapping and conversation. Wondering who I’ll chat to in the shop is what gets me out of bed each day.”

Find Spoilt of Subi at 20 Subiaco Square Road, Subiaco.

U I N N E y e w o r k s

GIFT EMPORIUM

Jo Ballantine's Spoilt of Subi is the go-to store for an extraspecial gift.

Colour me happy

TAKE THE MEDITERRANEAN'S CERULEAN BLUES, PINE TREE MOUNTAINS AND SUNNY SKIES AS YOUR INSPIRATION THIS AUTUMN - AND STOCK UP ON SOME LOOKS THAT ARE SURE TO LIFT YOUR SPIRITS.

Linney's 2. Eliza Silk Habotai Shirt Dress, $890, Flannel 3. Quinn Emerald & Dimario Italian Shoes 5. Ortigia soap & dish bergamot, $65, Plane Tree Farm 6. Rare Rabbit clouds scarf, $42.95, Spoilt at Subi 7. Icecream jewellery bag, $35, and 8. Torquose topaz earrings, $349, Kul Kul 9. Elk Kers top, $199, Spoilt at Subi 10. Day to Night silk slip in electric pink, $275, Hidden Lace 11. Oversize short sleeve shirt, lemon sorbet, $230, Kristin Magrit 12. Lulu crystal embellished toe-post all black sandals, $179.95, B Store 13. Multi coloured bag strap, $22, Kul Kul 14. Ceramic cross, $14.99, Green Leaf Pharmacy 15. Rosalina + sandalwood relaxing pillow mist, $28, Bespoke Blends 16. Bondy Pinko sneakers, $420, Dimario Italian Shoes 17. Sassy triple pouch bag $35, Kul Kul 18 BFF Amalfi one piece swimsuit, $229, Ellenny Swim 19. Rubyaya multi celebration shirt, $119.99, iisie Boutique 20. Wicked Sista travel makeup bag, $39.95, Pharmacy 777 21. Claw set diamond and pearl studs, $3,750, Allure

A WELL-CHOSEN BAG OR EYEWEAR ACCESSORY CAN ELEVATE AN OUTFIT FROM MEH TO MEMORABLE. HERE ARE SOME IDEAS TO ADD TO YOUR MUST-HAVE EXTRAS LIST THIS AUTUMN.

1. Red checked hat, $49, Japanese Flea Market 2. Sorrento wide brim bucket hat, $49.95, Decjuba 3. Toshi Libby romper midnight, $45, and 4. Toshi navy striped cap, $35, both at Spoilt at Subi 5. Coupe de Ville glasses, $795, Quinn Eyeworks 6. Frankie Ray blue sunglasses, $29.95, Spoilt at Subi 7. Feel Good Inc. sunscreen, $17.99, and lotion, $47.99, Pharmacy 777 8. Magenta nylon cosmetic bag, $29.99, and geometric jacquard towel in geraneum, $59.95, Decjuba 9. Ortiga canvas bag, $220, Plane Tree Farm 10. Elle Baché floral oil face & body cleansing oil, $75, Sheridan & Subi Square 11. Beach towel, $37.45, Bed, Bath & Table 12. The Magnificent glasses, $795, Quinn Eyeworks 13. Dolcezza blue tote bag with rope handle, $62.99, iisie Boutique 14. Lonely Planet Italy, $39.99, and 15. 101 Greek Islands, $44.95, both at Dymocks 16. Women's Weekly Mediterranean, $45, Subiaco Bookshop 17. Ithaca, $32.99, Dymocks 18. Med, A Cookbook, $55, Subiaco Bookshop 19. Marvel Trivia, $21.99, After Dinner Trivia, $14.99, and Quick Fire Quiz, $14.99, Green Leaf Pharmacy 20. Anna Chandler Place Mats, $48, Cottage Garden 21. B-Fueling Brooch, $90, Kul Kul 22. Slizza, $36.95, Dallimores Homewares 23. Snuggle Buddies, $65.95, Hidden Lace 24. Dyson Adventure folding 24" electric bicycle, $1,999, Bikemore

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1. Chandon Spritz Garden sparkling wine with hand-crafter orange bitters, $25, Vintage Cellars 2. Aperol Spritz 700ml, $31.99, Liquor Barons 3. Raise the Bar card game, $29.99, Dymocks 4. Remote control multi-colour changing Ice bucket, Subi Spritz special $80 (normally $149), Glow 5. La Vecchia 10-year Balsamic, $41.75, Simon Johnson 6. Wheat straw cuttlery set, $5.99, Green Leaf Pharmacy 7. Avanti picnic basket, $129.95, Marimekko picnic rug, $189.95, and Cinnamon and Salt book, $49.95, Table Culture 8. Ortiz anchovies, $103.95, Simon Johnson 9. Ortiz Atún Claro en Aciete De Olivia (tuna in olive oil), $10.95, Wholefood Circus 10. Di Martino spaghetti, 1kg, $14.50, Simon Johnson 11. Side plate, $9.05, and tumbler, $4.85, Bed, Bath & Table 12. Avanti red teapot, $17.95, Dallimores Homewears 13. Avanti pasta drying rack, $11.95, and Pizza dough docker, $12.95, Dallimores Homewares, $59.95 14. Anna Chandler bowls, $18 ea or 4 for $62, Cottage Garden 15. BialettiMocha Express 3-cup coffeeperculator, $59.95, and Dimattina Easy Street coffee, $14.95, The Corner Store 16. El Avion smoked mild paprica, $17.95, Wholefood Circus 17. Bio Orto Sugo Pomodoro e Basilico Bio (organic tomato and basil sauce), $19.50, Wholefood Circus.

Hot rocks

WHEN THE TEMPERATURE RISES, THE TYPE OF JEWELLERY YOU WEAR SHOULD REFLECT THE DIFFERENT LIGHT AND COMPLEMENT THE WAY YOU DRESS.

BY Gail Williams

WHEN SUBI SIZZLES, it’s all about floaty, silk kaftans, espadrilles, widelegged linen palazzo pants and little satin camisoles.

Is it? Well, it is if you take a seat on the Bar Amelie deck, where your ringside seat comes with a passing parade of stylish fashion mavens with the breeze in their hair and a confident purpose in their stride. But the question being asked by many of those beautiful things – especially those with attention to intricate detail – is, “what jewellery do I wear with my carefully coordinated outfit?”

Fine gold necklaces to reference the sunshine? A wisp of silver on the wrist to echo a full March moon? Pale sapphire rings to match the ocean on a still early autumn morn?

It might sound like a first world problem, but it’s called “being au fait with fashion-forward jewellery trends”. In Subi, we have not seen the most extreme examples – layered body chains, heavy chokers, mismatching earrings and ring stacking – courtesy of fashion mag Bazaar. But the good news for those pretty things striding down Rokeby Road is that they’re in just the right place.

Rokeby Road is packed full of jewellery shops and enough expert staff to answer every fashion query.

Justin Linney Creative Director, Linneys

37 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Ph: (08) 9382 4077

When Justin Linney speaks, people listen. So listen very carefully when he says: “The beauty of jewellery is that it’s not seasonal; it’s a purchase that lasts a lifetime and complements the look you style it with, things that will suit summer outfits and your look, for example, long drop earrings

if you are having your hair up.”

But he does admit there has been a trend this summer for yellow gold chains and “floating” pearls or diamonds.

He adds that people tend to wear less colourful clothing in winter, but it doesn’t mean your jewellery still can’t be colourful.

He nominates a sublime pair of Underwater Dreaming earrings at $2,700 as the perfect summer piece.

“They evoke feelings of summer with the yellow from the gold representing sunlight, the texturing of the gold like the coral snorkelling at Rottnest Island in summer and the pearls symbolic of the ocean.”

Wendy Page

Co-owner Thomas Meihofer

Jewellery Design, 171 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Ph: 9388 6288

According to Wendy, gemstones in cooler tones of blue and green – on chains in any shade of gold – have been this summer’s necklace trend. “While white gold has been an enduring classic, yellow gold has made a resurgence and rose gold is a lovely option for coloured

gemstones,” says Wendy.

“Aquamarine, teal-blue sapphire and tourmaline have been on trend, and opals have also made a comeback. Pastel pink sapphire and morganite have been another popular choice for the season.”

Sabrina Wong

Owner, Japanese Flea Market Shop 29/17-31 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Ph: 0433 940 608

You can always rely on Sabrina Wong (pictured above) to sift through fashion speak. Her Japanese-inspired exotic little den of spiritually-calming trinkets and fashion pieces actually defies any trend. Individuality is what she is all about, from her personally designed and made “kimogans” to her sari silk twine necklaces and mismatched earrings.

There is nothing formulaic about any of the exquisite pieces, or her customers. But, when pressed, she offers advice for those wondering what pieces will get them through summer.

“I would definitely veer away from heavy jewellery,” she says. ‘With thin fabrics such as silk and linen, you need light pieces like crystals on a white sari twine or a white cubic

zirconia, moonstone or semi precious gems.”

Layering several silver necklaces of different lengths is also popular. And Sabrina loves the mismatched earring combo popular with both men and women.

“The idea is to wear a long dangly earring in one ear and a stud in the other,” says Sabrina.

“I have had a lot of women come in with their best friends, and they will buy two pairs of different earrings and swap them around. It makes them feel really connected with each other and makes the idea of jewellery very sacred.”

DREAMY GEMS Below, the Underwater Dreaming range of jewellery from Linneys is a gorgeous addition to an outfit on warmer days. Right, colurful jewellery from Japanese Flea Market.

Cheryl Burton

Owner, Kul Kul, Shop A/151 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Ph: (08) 9388 7900

When Cheryl Burton tells you chokers and princess-length necklaces with small delicate pendants are all the rage at the moment, you tend to believe her. The owner of Kul Kul is the go-to person for a firm cult following of women of all ages as to how best to accessorise an outfit.

She is always happy to add her own quirky touch to the latest trends.

“Last year saw brooches popular again in winter, featuring everything from quirky monkeys to exquisite handmade, embroidered pieces.”

For late summer/early autumn, simplicity is the key.

“Sunshine in summer draws us to the water – saltwater at the beach and chlorine in the pool, so jewellery should be able to cope with these

outdoor activities. Leave your best bling at home and opt for something simple. But whatever you choose, make sure it fits you perfectly if it’s a ring, and your earrings should have a secure back (if it’s a stud). How many people lose jewellery at the beach!”

She also says natural stones should complement skin tones. The birthstones for summer are blue topaz, garnet and amethyst and they are all popular.

Cheryl's Najo Jewellery piece from the Awaken collection is the perfect example of a simple, elegant piece.

“What’s perfect about it, you can wear it in all seasons, with a summer dress or jeans and a shirt, it's always going to look this good,” says Cheryl.

Louis Youd

Client Relations, Allure South Sea Pearls, 316 Rokeby Road, Subiaco Ph: (08) 9388 3131

The last word goes to Louis Youd, who has all the glistening answers for anyone still unsure about how to jewel up.

What is the summer trend this year for necklaces?

South Sea Keshi pearl necklaces have been quite popular amongst our clients this season. Their irregular shape makes each pearl as unique and individual as the wearer.

Is there a guide to what to wear in winter or summer?

There are no firm rules, particularly when it comes to the classic pearl styles you will find at Allure South Sea Pearls. Our timeless pieces are designed to be worn and adored season after season. Often, it’s the little things like updating your go-to pearl earrings or changing the chain length of your favourite pearl pendant that will keep things feeling fresh as the seasons change.

What should you look for in summer pieces?

Firstly, it’s important to select styles you know you can mix and match. Many of our clients like to layer their jewellery in summer, to elevate more casual clothing. As such, it’s important any new purchases work back with

LIGHT FANTASTIC Below, Allure's Duchess Blue Topaz Ring ($5,950) and Duchess Blue Topaz Diamond and Pearl Pendant ($12,450), Beaded Pearl Bangle ($2,950).

Left, Cheryl Burton owner of Kul Kul. Opposite, Louis Youd, Client Relations, Alllure.

your favourite pieces of jewellery. Secondly, it is important to ensure you select pieces that complement your skin tone. Allure’s expert team delivers a personalised service to ensure they can find the perfect pearl, and piece, to suit every client. Is there a specific stone that suits summer more than winter?

While pearls are perfect for all seasons, there are two stones that really stand out to me during the summer months: Sky Blue Topaz and Lapis Lazuli. Both stones resemble the spectacular Western Australian skyline and pristine ocean. They look remarkable on their own, or when complemented with a lustrous South Sea pearl.

What Allure piece is perfect for warmer weather and why?

The Beaded Pearl Bangle is set in 18-carat gold and contains a titanium core which gives it strength and flexibility. It is the perfect piece to elevate your everyday style and can also be layered with other South Sea pearl pieces for special occasions.

Southern Belle

SOME CALL IT THE PARIS END OF ROKEBY ROAD - WE JUST LIKE TO CALL IT ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE PLACES IN TOWN FOR A DELICIOUS BITE TO EAT OR CHILLED GLASS OF WINE.

BY Lisa O'Neill Jean-Claude Patisserie

LOCALS KNOW THE southern end of Rokeby Road, with its cafes and bars spilling out onto the sidewalk, is likened to ‘the Paris end’ of Rokeby. It’s effortlessly charming with established businesses decades into their tenure, dotted with a couple of fresher spaces and bursting with the Subiaco people who run and frequent them. What makes this end of Subiaco so captivating? Take a stroll with us and find out.

Jean Claude Patisserie

There is always a line of people queueing for the pleasure of Jean Claude treats around lunch hours, and it’s been that way since Swiss baker Jean Claude opened his doors in 1997. The hardest part of my pregnancy in 2012 was the intense craving for a Jean Claude’s La Parisienne stuffed with smoked salmon, cream cheese and capersand it was the first thing I ate once my daughter was born. Bliss. The long and thin baguettes with only a few fillings (these are no dagwood dogs) have captured the hearts and stomachs of Subi locals.

Beyond the rolls, the Patisserie is

well-known for its delicate strawberry tarts, eclairs (the coffee version sends one into raptures), millefeuille and croissants. The patisserie has recently expanded to include a seated dining space, including outdoor tables and chairs to watch the constant queue while you feast.

Café Melograno

With its mint-green exterior, pot plants and established trees welcoming patrons, Melograno’s outdoor space is constantly bustling with people and puppies. The inside

is a calm oasis in comparison, with multiple quiet spots to enjoy a fresh juice or one of the all-day breakfasts the café is famous for. The café has established a firm fan base in its nine years of operation, which co-owner Josh says is due to their priority of building solid relationships.

“Engaging our customers, staff and co-workers through honest interactions is high value for us,” Josh says. “We’re well known for prompt and friendly service, plus people come from near and far for our quality coffee and cozy décor.”

Come with an appetite, too, as the lunchtime salads are fresh and delicious; plus Josh recommends Melograno’s Scrambled Special, which will never leave the menu due to its unwavering popularity.

The Corner Store

I think this might be the beating heart of Subiaco. Once you’ve met The Corner Store’s passionate owner Hamish, you might just feel the same. Hamish transformed his café St Lucy’s, into The Corner Store over COVID, recognising the need to change to a takeaway model to

LAZY DAYS LOCKED IN Head to the southern end of Rokeby Road and you'll find a little treasure trove of unique venues and cool spots.

Jean-Claude Patisserie

Jean-Claude Patisserie

Café Melograno

survive that period, while maintaining a connection with customers.

“We’re very connected to community, and The Corner Store has become the place you go for bits of everything,” Hamish says. Since limits to physical gatherings have diminished, The Corner Store now has plenty of outdoor seating to soak up some Subi sunshine with your mug of flat white, and Hamish is frequently there chatting to customers.

An art gallery opened in February behind the café with Kimberley artist Nuriah Jadai, as Hamish feels drawn to connect with the indigenous community and create a truly inclusive café culture that’s available to people from all walks of life.

Beyond local, Hamish is thinking global, partnering with reusable coffee cup business OurKinds so The Corner Store is 100 per cent reuse - and has been for eight months. Ideally, bring your own resuable, but if you don’t, The Corner Store has one for you to borrow and return at your leisure.

Juanita’s

There’s nothing like winding up a day with a glass of something delicious from an outdoor table at Juanita’s. If South Rokeby is Paris, Juanita’s is the Arc de Triomphe, the perfect place to people-watch and

soak in the beauty of life.

It’s hard to believe Juanita’s is only five years old, it is so firmly woven into the fabric of Subiaco’s soul. Whether you love an icy glass of bubbles, a bold red or refreshing ale – owner Luke says Juanita’s

The Corner Store

Juanita's

Juanita's

philosophy is ‘come as you are, drink what you like’.

“We have always wanted Juanita’s to feel like an extension of our guests’ homes,” Luke says.

On top of the drinks and easy breezy vibes, a small menu of light bites accompanies the drink list perfectly, from charcuterie platters to the crowd favourite, duck liver parfait.

It’s also a fab place for a function for 15 to 100 people, so if you have something to celebrate, we highly recommend booking some space at Juanita’s.

Boucla

Another long-term feature of Rokeby Road, Boucla is a delightful combination of Greek pastries, hearty meals, solid coffee, and colourful décor in honour of its Mediterranean roots. While it recently ha new owners, they’ve promised to keep the classic menu the way it is and the eclectic artwork and tapestries, too. We’d expect riots to erupt if the chocolate

TAKE YOUR PICK From breakfast on the pavement to a Mediterranean feast for dinner, this end of Rokeby Road ticks all the boxes.

Boucla

ricotta cake or souffra supplies were cut, so thank goodness.

The lunch menu is lit up by Mediterranean staples including a falafel and tabbouleh bowl, a shakshuka with a large wedge of Turkish bread and zucchini corn fritters with tzatziki. The cabinet is heaving with daily salad specials, savoury pastries and freshly baked cakes (so, leave room for dessert because . . . souffra).

Lady of Ro

For the ideal night out with a bunch of friends, book yourself a table (ahead of time, she’s busy) at Lady of Ro. The sidewalk table will give you the full Lady of Ro experience, with new tables recently giving the space a nice facelift. Like Boucla, the food is Mediterranean inspired and designed to share, which is excellent news because you get to taste every delicious item on the menu. If you’re with a smaller group and must choose, put the Hebrew eggplant and slow-cooked lamb on your order, and thank us later. Lady of Ro is also one of the few BYO options in Subi, so bring your favourite bottle.

Piccolo's Trattoria

A neighbourhood trattoria that somehow delights both young, old and in between is a rare find. This atmospheric Italian with its red and white chequered tablecloths, outgrew its birthplace on the corner of Nicholson and Derby Roads two summers ago, forcing us Shenton Parkers to walk further for our dinner. It’s worth the hike, dishing out simple and tasty bowls of pasta (the penne con broccoli e pancetta hits the spot every time) and more substantial dishes, such as the on-point chargrilled baby goat chops or 500-gram

spatchcock. And for kids, meals are equally as impressive in quality, and mine must be restrained from licking their finished bowl of penne ragu here.

Cottage Garden Flowers and Gifts

Another mainstay of Rokeby, this bright-as-a-button florist has been operating here since 1979, with new management taking over last year, but the same florists remain.

“The team here are artists in floristry, we put a lot of creativity, beauty and love into making the flowers,” says owner Alex.

Spectacular bouquets with varying

OLD-FASHONED HOSPITALITY Find your new favourite table for two this autumn on Rokeby Road.

THE TEAM ARE ARTISTS IN FLORISTRY, WE PUT A LOT OF CREATIVITY, BEAUTY AND LOVE INTO MAKING THE FLOWERS

...

~ Alex, Cottage garden

Piccolo's Trattoria Lady of Ro

Cottage Garden Flowers and Gifts

STOP PRESS:

Luke is back on Juanita’s Pans

IF YOU WANT the lowdown on Nick Cave’s dietary habits, pop into Juanita’s and have a chat with owner/ operator Luke Foyle, who is back in house after catering for the rocker’s national Carnage tour.

Luke says it was demanding work, but he got to know Cave and Warren Ellis very well during the tour as he threw together pescatarian dishes for the 15show tour serving the band after the show each night.

Sadly, though, for Foyle he had to cut his gig short as his father, John Foyle, passed away suddenly at the end of the tour which, finished up in Perth. Foyle’s friend and mentor, Gwenael Lesle, who now runs On The Pass With Gwen – a private catering company, stepped in and catered for the Perth leg of the tour while Foyle rushed to his Dad’s side in hospital.

“It was a tough time,” says Foyle. “But Nick was very understanding, and he sent flowers with a really lovely card. I had lots of one on one chats with him and learnt a lot about him.”

Also, Subi-ites might remember Gianranco Monti, the affable Juanita’s barman who was the ultimate tequila and agave expert.

He was a barman by night and sales manager for Mextrade by day. After being promoted to head up Mextrade’s Melbourne office he was made redundant. Those missing his cocktails at Juanita’s are keeping their fingers crossed that he heads back across the Nullabor.

In the meantime, Luke is busily preparing, once again for Subi Spritz’s Long, Long Lunch.

If you haven’t got your tickets yet, better get in quick.

colour palettes constantly fill the store, ready for the everyday romantic or on-a-whim buyers. Those who order before 3pm can also expect same-day delivery.

“We also adore doing arrangements for events - from corporate events to weddings - the florists are extremely talented and can cater for any occasion someone wants to commemorate,” Alex says.

Cottage Garden also hosts a range of beautiful gifts, which are mostly locally made and high-quality products, such as Flowerbox Home fragrances, Anna Chandler cushions and textiles, Cynthia Poh handmade jewellery and the upcycled One Jolly Rabbit toy bunnies.

Cottage Garden Flowers and Gifts

9388 3333 373 Rokeby Road Subiaco

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WITH | Beverly Ligman

Your Subiaco beauty directory

THIS YEAR MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHERE TO GO TO GET THE BEST NAILS, EYEBROWS + LASHES, HAIR AND FACIAL TREATMENTS IN SUBIACO WITH OUR CUT OUT AND KEEP BEAUTY GUIDE.

Hair

Lily Lane Creative

Beautifully bespoke cuts and colours whether you’re a blonde, brunette, red head or somewhere in-between. A gorgeous salon that gets it right every time. Top tip: they even have massage chairs so lie back and relax as they up the bliss factor during a shampoo and deep conditioning treatment.

Shop 5/30 Subiaco Square Road, Subiaco @lilylanecreative

Circles of Hair

A Subiaco institution, Circles has been delivering consistently good hair for decades. Cutting edge and award-winning, you can’t go wrong with Circles on your speed dial.

1/513 Hay Street, Subiaco, Ph: 9388 3110 circlesofhair.com.au

Studio A Creative

Adele and her talented team create simply beautiful hair in a stunningly serene salon.

Shop 5/189 Onslow Road, Shenton Park, studioacreativehair@gmail.com

Ph: 9381 5331

Ederson Asso Hair Artistry

@ Lily Lane Creative

A Brazilian hair aficionado with a flair for the fabulous. Ederson is a true master at work for both colour and cuts who shares a space at Lily Lane Creative.

Shop 5/30 Subiaco Square Road, Subiaco @hairby ederson

Facial treatments

Natural Looks Cosmetic Medicine

Judy and her team love making their clients look and feel their absolute best. So whether you’re in need of facial sculpting, wrinkle relaxers or targeted facials, peels, skin needling or laser, you’re in safe hands at this experienced salon.

Suite 5, 200 Rokeby Road, Subiaco or info@naturallooks.com.au

Jana Beauty

Need a facial treatment tailored to your skin concern? Then look no further than Jana Beauty. A main stay of Subi’s beauty scene for the past 30 years, Jana will create you a bespoke facial that leaves your skin glowing. 439a Hay Street, Subiaco, info@ janabeauty.com.au @janabeauty

The Beauty Studio

Let Donna and her team pamper you with their sublime 70-minute Signature Studio Facial, and if you have a teen in your life, bring them along too for a Signature Teenager Facial. The Studio also does clinical peels, brightening treatments and IPL. 324 Onslow Road, Shenton Park thebeautystudio.com.au

Eyebrows + lashes

Olive + July

Known for their amazing brows and lashes, Olive + July do brow lamination and tattooing and don’t believe in a one size fits all approach. They also do lash extensions and lifts as well as spray tans and fantastic facials.

Suite 20/531 Hay Street, Subiaco. Ph: 0414 905 199

Your Eyes Only

Founder Racheal has been obsessed with eyebrows and lashes for as long as she can remember, and it shows because she’s created a business out of giving you your best ever brows and lashes. If you’d like to experience the magic of Racheal and her team, get booking.

29 Catherine Street, Subiaco. Ph: 0449 921 033 or hello@youreyesonlyhq.com.au

Nails

ProfessioNail Subiaco

If you like your nails done fast the walk in service at ProfessioNail is quick, friendly and no fuss. If you’re lucky, you can get a shellac done in approx. 25 minutes and you’ll always find a shade you like.

16B Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Ph: 9388 3666

Viva Nails

Professional and polished, Viva Nails quite simply nail it (pardon the pun) every time. You can find them right across from Coles in in Station Street. 44 Station St, Subiaco, Ph: 6114 9906

Glamour Nail Bar

If you’re looking for special nail art, then Glamour Nails is your go-to. Sit back and let the Glam Squad take care of you.

423 Hay St, Subiaco Ph: 9380 4677

WITH | Dr Amy Lauren Pillar Chiropractic & Pilates owner and chiropractor

Commit to the fit

NOW THAT WE’RE A FEW MONTHS INTO 2023, HOW’S YOUR FITNESS MOTIVATION GOING?

IT’S ABOUT NOW that the hustle of work, back to school and social commitments starts to rob us of our new year motivations, and while the benefits of exercising regularly are well known, it can be hard to commit to moving weekly. So here are my five tips to commit to the fit:

1 Find your why

Motivation only gets us so far. Knowing your ‘why’ is what keeps you committed to your program. Why do you want to exercise? Is it to manage back pain, reduce blood pressure, or run around after your children or grandchildren? Everyone’s why is different, but working out why you exercise is far more effective than knowing you should.

2

Do something you enjoy

The most effective form of exercise is the one you’re committed to doing. Results are achieved with consistency, so try different forms of exercise to see what you enjoy, and if you get bored, mix it up!

3 Set an exercise related goal

For those who are goal-orientated, this can work a treat. Set a goal, write it down and track your progress. Whether it’s running 10km or attending two classes a week, the satisfaction of tracking your progress and achieving your goal is very rewarding.

4 Book exercise into your diary

Whether booking a Pilates class or simply committing to a 30-minute walk, book the time into your diary and treat it like any other appointment.

5 Exercise with a friend

No one wants to let their friends down. Committing to regular exercise with a friend might be all the motivation you need to show up.

Try these out, and hopefully half way into 2023, you’ll still be on track to achieve your fitness goals for the year. Visit pillarperth.com.au

Fit City

KEEPING FIT IS SO MUCH MORE THAN LIFTING WEIGHTS OR FINDING YOUR GROOVE IN A DANCE CLASS. LISA O’NEILL TAKES A LOOK AT SUBI’S OPTIONS FOR KEEPING SVELTE THIS AUTUMN.

THE SUBIACO LIFESTYLE is so well-equipped for a healthy body with multiple fitness studios with different styles that all promise the same –sweet, toned muscles. Here are some of Subi’s best spots to work that body.

Pilates, but make it fun

Is there anything more painful than the slow burn of hold ... hold ... holding the intense poses of a Pilates class? For a seemingly sedate class where movement is minimal, Pilates sure does create serious DOMS (delayed onset of muscle soreness) and silent screams when you have a set of stairs to descend after class.

So when Heartbeat High swung into Shenton Park with its partyvibe music, décor and branding, locals flocked to it (there’s waitlists). Heartbeat co-founder Phoebe says

their classes are technique-based and focus on slow and controlled movement, with upbeat classes all about raising your endorphins and enjoying the freedom to just move.

“We wanted to make exercise a pleasure, not a chore, and with plenty of timing options to cater to a diverse group of people from hospital workers to stay-at-home parents,” Phoebe says. “For the ultimate feelgood class, try our Bump n Grind.”

In the centre of Subi, FS8 has just opened its doors on Churchill Avenue with its own fresh take on Pilates reformer and mat classes. Aided by torture instruments such as the reformer machines, dumbbells, and bands, FS8 provides a low-impact workout requiring high energy. The F45 founders created FS8, so you can expect a similar format to the popular

F45 class, which is led by qualified instructors with screens around the room to guide participants.

“My favourite class is the Original which runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday because you spend half the time on the reformer and half doing mat Pilates – best of both

worlds!” FS8 studio manager Olivia recommends.

LA Fit Studio on Hay Street has been burning the booties of Subi locals for eight years now with their Megaformer Pilates classes.

“It’s Pilates on steroids, our workouts are intense and we don’t muck around,” LA Fit founder Claire says, painting quite the picture. “For a low impact class, you can burn up to 800 calories in 45 minutes, and strengthen, lengthen and tone your body in two to three sessions a week.”

The studio has recently expanded its offering to include Rhythm Ride classes to provide a full fitness experience for members.

“Rhythm Ride is less cycle class, more dance party,” says Claire. “We have the lights low and we move as one to the rhythm.

"It’s 45 minutes to let go and reconnect, before leaving feeling fit, inspired, and ready for anything.”

IT’S PILATES ON STEROIDS, OUR WORKOUTS ARE INTENSE AND WE DON’T MUCK AROUND

Big muscle energy

There is no right age to start strength training, with far-reaching benefits for all age groups, especially for muscle and bone health. Subiaco offers a range of fitness studios with strength components with different appeals.

The grand dame of Subiaco fitness has to be Lords, now owned by the City of Subiaco. Starting as an indoor cricket centre in the late 1970s, in 1983, it began its journey as a fitness centre. It closed for one frightening period in 2008 with talks of housing developers hovering. The City of Subiaco swooped in, hearing the community’s desire to maintain Lords as a health and fitness institution. Within a couple of years, over 3,000 members and 440 sporting teams played indoor basketball, netball, and futsal.

If you sign up to be a member, you can choose from the open plan gym, 25-metre indoor swimming pool, an indoor cycling studio, fitness classes,

squash and tennis courts, and saunas.

“I’ve been a member for around 30 years at Lords, and the variety of classes on offer has kept me fit throughout those decades,” says Subiaco local Linda Bynon. “I go most days to a class, but I especially enjoy classes in the community like Zumba at the Palms, where you

meet locals, and it becomes a social experience, too.”

Slightly newer to the Subi fitness community and tucked behind Mimosa Café, F45 Subiaco has been around since 2017. F45 offers a mixture of HIIT (high intensity interval training) and strength classes that aim to strengthen and improve

everyday movement. Thanks to some heavyweight celebrity endorsement including Mark Wahlberg, it’s a global brand, but has found its bestperforming gyms are those with a solid, local community around them (smug grin ... is anyone surprised the Subiaco studio has thrived?).

While community is important to many, big classes are not for everyone. Thankfully, husband and wife team James and Ashleigh opened Exclusive Personal Training (EPT) in Subiaco to provide a personalised fitness experience.

“James and I both have a deep passion for personal training, education and helping people in whatever way they need, whether that’s sport-specific training, fat loss, body composition, getting stronger and/or healthier,” Ashleigh says. “So, we created a space that has an exclusive feel to it, in the sense of professional coaches, a startto-finish experience for clients and results, all while having a welcoming environment that I call a ‘third place’ outside of work and home that allows like-minded people, no matter their level of fitness, to come under one roof to better their health and fitness.”

While the numbers in the gym are small, the space isn’t, and is stacked with top-shelf equipment James and Ashleigh sourced from Canada, the UK and Sweden with features they say you won’t find at bigger gyms.

Rest and recovery

Walk in nature

Working out is only one arm of your fitness journey, with nutrition and recovery playing equally important roles. Here are some great places in Subi where we love to nourish our hard-working bodies.

Yin yoga

Get yourself to a Yin class at Subi yoga studio Beyond Being, where your body has 75 minutes to sink into deep and gentle stretches or poses. Your tight muscles will be lengthened and loosened, and your busy mind will have a chance to settle, too.

KICKING GOALS

Keeping fit in Subiaco is as easy as choosing the studio that best meets your aims for optimum fitness.

While couch time is warranted after a hard workout, light exercise like walking is a great way to shift lactic acid build up. With magical options like Kings Park, Lake Jualbup and Rosalie Park on our doorstep, reconnect the soul with the giant trees of Subiaco while you wander.

Nutrient hit

A healthy meal or snack after a good workout will give those muscles some energy back and start the recovery process. Pupa Smoothie and Juice Bar is the perfect place to find a nutrientdense, macro-precise drink or sit down at Be Free Organics Café for a seriously nourishing breakfast stacked with organic goodness.

Subi's Splash of Colour

Think of the Sydney Harbour bridge or the Opera House, and you usually think of one colourful Australian artist - Ken Done - who has been splashing paint over canvasses for the last 40 years, capturing what it is like to be Australian.

Now Linton & Kay have scored a major coup in enticing the wellloved artist – and his wife, Judy - to Subiaco for his third solo exhibition at their gallery, launching on March 4, entitled The Joy of Colour.

At 83, he continues to delight in Australians' love of water and this exhibition features works based on recent travels to Ningaloo Reef. He’s busier than ever and exhibiting his work all over Australia and abroad.

If you’re new to his work - or just an avid fan - expect gorgeous flowers,

memories of a visit to Santorini and visions of reef life, as seen in WA. You’ll know when he has hit town. Just look for the explosion of colour.

 Ken Done’s The Joy of Colour exhibition runs at Linton & Kay from March 4 to 25.

What’s ON at the Regal Theatre

The Regal becomes a magnet for comedy, drama and dance in autumn.

The Best of Arj Barker

 10 & 11 March

What do you get when you take your very best jokes from over the last 30 years, lovingly restore, refine, and remaster each one, jam them all into a single hour, and finally, sprinkle in some brand-new material and hint of improv? You get the best of Arj Barker.

Celtic Illusion

 28 March

A breathtaking array of experiences, fusing Irish dance, magic and influential flavours of Bob Fosse and Michael Jackson, with a Broadway style. Celtic Illusion is a show like no other. Celtic Illusion Reimagined will surpass your expectations and leave you wanting more.

APRIL Xanadu

 8 to 16 April

Come on Perth! Slap on your roller skates, pump up the glitter, and get hip to the muses in Xanadu, the laugh-out-loud musical. Xanadu is the rare musical with a big heart, an even bigger funny bone, and a tongue stuck firmly in its cheek.

APRIL/MAY

Perth Comedy Festival

 29 April to 20 May

A slew of international and local guests will hit the stages of the Regal Theatre throughout April and May. Acts include Tommy Little, Reuben Kaye, Will Anderson and more. Join us for a huge month of laughs.

Cirque Mother Africa

 27 May

The heartbeat of Africa pulsates throughout this jaw-dropping show as the musicians and artists transport audience members to the breath-taking continent of Africa.

JUNE

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

 3 June

Get ready for a stellar line-up with roadshow favourites alongside the

most talked-about breakthrough stars of the moment, together in one jam-packed show that’s sure to leave the whole nation laughing.

Sam Simmons

 17 June

So much content! YouTube, Netflix, Stan, Insta, TikTok! The list is endless. If only we could watch it all! Sam Simmons is launching his own niche streaming service, “Content”. Don’t worry, this is in no way a digital horror comedy about the societal breakdown of humanity.

Perth Comedy Festival

 24 April - 21 May

With one of the biggest line-ups of live stand-ups this town has seen in recent years, the Perth Comedy

Festival’s 2023 edition sees a slew of international, national and local stars descending on our fine city.

Tickets to shows already announced are selling like hot cakes and with the full programme announcement set for early March, here are a few of the acts to get you excited for the April/May comedy season, appearing at Subiaco’s very own Regal Theatre.

One of Australia’s much-loved and enduring comedy characters, Bob Downe, brings his celebrated cabaret show to the Regal Theatre on Thursday 11 May.

The queer comic crooner is the alter ego of Mark Trevorrow, who was debuted in 1984 and is still going strong after almost 40 years.

Beloved - if slightly dishevelled - star of 8 Out of 10 Cats David

O’Doherty brings his Tiny Piano Man act to the Regal on 28 April. The prince of the $15 eBay keyboard tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from his chair. It’s gonna be a big one.

Another alumni of 8 Out of 10 Cats is also heading to the Regal on 29 April. British comic Jason Manford’s latest comic offering is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).

Jason said: “I’m excited to get back on the road with my new stand up show, Like Me'. In these trying times it’s always important to be able to get away for a couple of hours and exercise the old chuckle muscle! So I’m coming to a venue near you in 2023 so we can have a good laugh

Perth Comedy Festival Gala

Sara Pascoe

LOTS OF LAUGHS This year's Perth Comedy Festival offers a bumper collection of international comedic talent.

together. See you then.”

Multi-award-winning comedian Sara Pascoe heads to the Regal with her brand-new live tour, Success Story. She decided she wanted to be a star at 14 years old. Since then, she has sung for a Spice Girl, been papped as a Pokemon and ruined Hugh Grant’s birthday. Come join her for celebrity gossip, hilarious oversharing and an examination of why anyone would want to be famous on May 19.

In 2022, Wil Anderson returned to stand-up with his best show yet – a remarkable feat for someone with over a quarter of a century in the game.

Be one of the first to experience a comedian at the height of his powers in his brand-new show Wiluminate at the Regal on May 20. Host of Gruen, Question Everything, and popular comedy podcast Wilosophy. Wil is a Helpmann Award winner, and a six-time MICF People’s Choice Award winner.

And this year, the popular Perth Comedy Festival Gala will be held across three Wednesdays in MayMay 3, 10 and 17 at the Regal Theatre. Arguably the biggest night of comedy in town, the Gala offers a delectable smorgasbord of the finest comedians across two hilarious hours. It’s popular, so get your tickets quickly before they sell out.

 Visit perthcomedyfestival.com for the full line-up.

Rokeby Road, Subiaco

book, visit

Head to Bar Amelie After Hours and receive 50% off selected drinks from 4 til 6pm, Tuesday to Friday. All Regal Theatre patrons receive 50% off their first drink* at Bar Amelie when they see a show.

*selected drinks

Jason Manford

David O'Doherty

Wil Anderson

Mars, magic and mystery at Subi Arts Centre

Life on Mars Camp

11 to 13 April, Subiaco Arts Centre, Gallery, Tuesday to Thursday 9am to 3pm

Would you like to transport your kids to Mars for three days? Keen to foster their passion for outer space and keep them occupied for a few days this Easter? Then read on . . .

Your child’s creative and scientific imagination will be ignited and engaged by this stimulating camp, presented by Edgyx, over three days these Easter holidays, with a space-themed camp which involves creative problem solving, engineering construction challenges and robotics.

Life On Mars Camp is a creative STEM camp with three key themes; Getting to Mars (rocket making), Exploring Mars (Mars rover robot building and use on a set), and Surviving on Mars (building a habitat). Suitable for ages eight to 12, the program runs from Tuesday to Thursday 9am to 3pm.

Camp features:

• Rocket making (with take home rocket)

• Mars lander & ravine landing challenge

• Mini Mars rover construction & command

• NASA rover challenges

• Design and build a Martian colony

• Mars survival challenge

• Astronaut training challenges and much more . . .

Who knows, by the time your child grows up, a holiday on Mars might be on their wishlist.

$365 (pease note, ticket price does not include lunch and snacks).

Da Vinci Challenge

11 to 13 April, Subiaco Arts Gallery, Undercroft, Tuesday to Thursday 9am to 3pm.

If you've got a creative kid twiddling their thumbs this Easter, the Da Vinci Challenge Camp is a three-day action packed STEM experience that engages technically, scientifically and creatively.

]$365 (pease note, ticket price does not include lunch and snacks).

A Midsummer Night's Dream

21 to 23 June, main auditorium, Subiaco Arts Centre

Presented by The Midnite Youth Theatre Company, expect a truly magical evening of love, fairies, a donkey called Bottom and a mischievious Puck who pulls all the strings.

Shakespeare’s most popular comedy breathes new life with joy, magic and love as a feuding King and Queen cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play.

As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities, and transformations...

Don’t miss this reimagining of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays.

$30 adults, $25 concessions, group rates available. Visit artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au

COMING SOON ...

Subi blooming again this May

In celebration of Mother’s Day weekend, Subi Blooms sees ‘Instagrammable’ floral installations placed at around Subiaco's town centre, landmarks, corners, laneways, and crossroads.

Some decorations on this short-lived art trail also provide a colourful spot to take a seat, or highlight key heritage places on your journey through Subiaco. Wander our streets from 12 to 14 May to spot this year’s fabulous Subi Blooms.

Nathan Bennett has a commanding stage presence. A veteran in the arts, the executive director of the Perth Festival has worked in the industry for over 25 years.

BY Julia D’Orazio | PORTRAIT BY Matt Jelonek

AFTER STARTING HIS career in the arts at Bell Shakespeare in Sydney, Nathan Bennett moved to Griffin Theatre Company before heading to Philadelphia’s Pig Iron Theatre Company, taking on the role of director of development. Australia soon called, with Nathan taking on the role of deputy executive director at Sydney’s Belvoir St Theatre before heading west to head the Perth Festival.

Despite all the challenges the performing arts faced during the pandemic, Nathan admits getting through it was one of his biggest achievements in Perth. He successfully produced and delivered two Festivals that showcased the best of Perth’s local talent, talents he wishes to further promote in events outside the Perth Festival.

When Nathan isn’t working on bringing a packed arts program to Perth, he performs his most significant role: father to two children. He resides in Subiaco with his family, where his

love of creativity, a thriving cultural scene and an engaged community intertwine. Here Nathan shares his love for Subiaco and the arts.

How did you get into the arts industry?

I fell into the arts by accident. I always loved live performances, but never really understood how many career opportunities there were in non-performing roles. My background is in theatre administration, and I have worked for both small and large theatre companies everywhere from Sydney to Philadelphia in the US.

How do you think the arts scene has evolved in Perth?

Perth has an incredibly vibrant arts scene, with some of Australia’s most famous exports starting their careers here. With the summer months jampacked with shows and events, Perth Festival is working on ensuring the rest of our cultural calendar is just as busy.

High Voltage – which we’re producing in partnership with Tourism WA through our Special Projects division – is a repowered version of our 2020 event Highway to Hell and a good example of how we’re delivering new events for the community outside of the summer festival season.

What makes Subiaco one of Perth’s most creative hubs?

People who work in creative industries love to live in Subi! Subiaco Arts

Centre has been a hub for some of Perth’s best-known arts organisations for years; there’s street art all over the place and a growing number of venues to eat and drink late into the night.

Describe your perfect weekend in Subiaco.

Subiaco Farmers Market is the perfect Saturday morning kick-off to grab a coffee and eat something delicious while listening to live local music. I love to explore the area by bike with my kids and discover hidden parks and playgrounds with them.

What do you love about Subiaco?

I love that it’s close to the city and the coast. Everything is within walking distance, the locals are friendly, and there’s a seemingly never-ending supply of top-quality restaurants and bars to explore.

What’s your favourite hidden gem in Subiaco?

Cherubino City Cellar for delicious food and delicious wine!

When in Subiaco, I cannot go past . . .

The pasta at Lulu La Delizia is some of the best I’ve eaten anywhere in the world. When I’m in a hurry, I can’t go past a roast beef baguette from Chez Jean Claude Patisserie

A local’s tip for exploring Subiaco? Wander around the leafy backstreets on foot. Talk to a local over a drink, and take your time!