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The Potted Warehouse, Bunbury

The Potted Warehouse has opened a new kitchen in its warehouse. Set up as lunch bar style with great coffee, warehouse-made cakes, slices, Italian biscuits, paninis, and more, we love the plant-heavy theme. Think rustic, wholesome food with an Italian flair made on site. BunGeo recommends their homemade cannoli filled with Italian custard – yum. Catering and ready-made meals also available. They are ultra dog-friendly too.

Kaya, Treendale

A new cafe in Treendale is a cultural blend. Kaya sits on the corner of Grand Entrance and The Promenade and acknowledges the Aboriginal culture through the use of Noongar language, artwork and products. Owner Jasmine Karati also brings her Maori heritage to business. It’s the perfect place for breakfast and lunch. Visit facebook. com/kaya.treendale/

Kokoro Japanese, Bunbury New owners have taken over affordable Japanese favourite

WORLD-WIDE INSPO New openings draw on Japanese, Aboriginal and Italian cuisines.

Kokoro in Bunbury serving up great ramen, sushi, an array of bento boxes and more.

Donnybrook Hotel, Donnybrook

The historic hotel is under new ownership and has been renovated. Open for dinner every night and lunch Tuesday to Sunday. Lovely country pub with great pubstyle food. Even our premier Mark McGowan loved it.

Victoria Street Deli, Bunbury

OK – this one has been open for a few months, but for those who are yet to discover the Victoria Street Deli, we recommend you do now. The deli stocks fresh produce, salads, gourmet rolls, poke bowls, fresh soup, readymade meals, gourmet picnic hampers and all those things you can’t find anywhere else, like edible flowers, Indigenous spices and truffle oil. You’ll also find naughty treats like chocolate-coated doughnuts and homemade honey cake. Victoria Street Deli is open from 7am, six days a week.

A little further along Victoria Street, you’ll also find the new Feast 43. Perfect for a casual feast of kebabs, gourmet pizza, burgers and more. We recommend their Pulled Pork Burger – slow-cooked pulled pork in their cola bbq sauce, smokey spicy coleslaw and homemade onion rings.

Visit facebook.com/ Feast-43-112619427186758/

PACK A PICNIC There are some innovative grazing boxes to be had, packed with local gourmet ingredients, like Gourmet Grazing To Go (below). Why not get the gang together fr a posh High Tea at Blackwood Emporium 1864 (left)?

Whisk Nutrition Studio, Collie

After some MTB action in the Collie River Valley, refuel with a smoothie from Whisk Nutrition Studio. The new smoothie, tea and juice bar offers all the flavour without the guilt – think a Cheesecake Shake with only 190 calories or a yummy Mango Tango concoction. Located in Steere Street, next to Crank n Cycle Collie.

Ridge Restaurant, Collie

What better start to the day than a lazy morning brunch. The Ridge Restaurant has now opened its door for morning brunch, seven days a week with a menu to suit all tastes. From a Big Breakfast to tacos, sliders to parmis, salads and burgers – this is a brunch not to be missed.

Gourmet Grazing Boxes to Go, Collie

Holidays are for cooking. Order a gourmet box from Gourmet Grazing Boxes to Go. Choose from an Antipasto Grazer, Healthy Grazer or sweet toothed folk should try a Sweet Grazer Box: Jam-packed with doughnuts, cupcakes, Rocky Road and your favourite sweet treats. They do grazing tables too. Find them on Facebook.

Formaggio, Bunbury

If you love grazing boxers, we also recommend you try Bunbury-based Formaggio, packed full of the freshest ingredients from some of the best artisan and local producers. Why not add a bottle of Windfall Wine Estate wine to make things even easier after a busy working week?

Morris Lane Taffy’s, Bunbury

We also recommend you pay a visit to Morris Lane Taffy’s new premises at Bunbury’s Aspire Apartments, Holman Street, facing Koombana Bay North. If you’re lucky you will find owner Sam, hard at work producing Salt Water Taffy and fudge. Life is sweet at Taffy’s. Visit taffys.com.au

Blackwood Emporium 1864, Mullalyup

During October, the Blackwood Emporium 1864 opened in Mullalyup’s old Blackwood Inn stables. Dating back to around 1864, the emporium is the place to visit for ah-mazing home-cooking surrounded by character and history. Take your time and savour handcrafted chocolates (up the ante with a chocolate indulgence plate), cakes, and specialist teas. We recommend the High Tea, complete with damask napkins and vintage china.

Harvey becomes a foodie hotspot

TAKING THE INLAND route down south? Why not take a little detour in to the town of Harvey. You will find fresh breads, cakes, pies and salad rolls not to mention a great coffee too, at the Harper Street Bakery. Previously known as the Eureka Bakery, the latest incarnation keeps visitors well-fed with its traditional line-up of baked goodies. Take a load off, and enjoy your treats at the bakery itself or relax at Mcquade Park, just opposite the bakery.

It’s open seven days, Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 3pm.

While you’re in Harvey, make sure you seek out some awardwinning Harvey Fresh dairy products. Its Farmhouse Gold full cream milk and Jersey Girl milk bagged bronze at a recent awards’ ceremony, and they collected silver and bronze for 12 of their other products including feta, haloumi and their crowdpleasing butter. Just the thing to slather on a fresh hunk of justout-of-the-oven bakery bread.

Sarah Stanaitis had always had a pipe dream to own a cafe, and that dream is now a reality.

“I bought Lemongrass in November 2019, and we completed a large renovation and complete menu overhaul,” she says.

“We specialise in healthier choices but still have some naughty treats on offer too.”

You’ll find an all-day breakfast menu, raw and sweet treats, gluten-free options as well as vegan and veggie choices on the menu. For carnivores, you’ll love the plate-sized steaks and coffee is provided by the Five Senses Coffee Company.

“We also specialise in grazing tables; we recently organised one for 100 people, and we do our best to make it affordable and accessible for all,” says Sarah.

“A big passion of ours is using local farms’ produce as much as possible, like Roly Poly Farm, Ha Ve Cheese, Runnymede eggs and more. This gives these companies the demand to be able to justify hiring more employees which in turn creates job opportunities within our community.”

Customers will notice the large blue tree representing The Blue Tree Project on entering Lemongrass, and the barista matches this colourful theme, wearing an extremely bright coloured shirt coming

A RECENT ADDITION to Picton looks like just the place to get your caffeine fix from now on. Lokah Trading Co. is a small concept store, combining direct trade coffee, live screen printing and events.

“We’re proud to be home to Tinker Tailor Coffee and a fine print studio” says Lokah Trading Co’s Alex Hodnett.

In addition to the delicious brews, the store from Trade Mutt.

“Both of these companies represent support in mental health, as do we,” says Sarah.

“The cafe is a safe place for everyone and anyone to come and take a break on our extremely comfy couch, to talk to someone if needed.

It’s a cause close to Sarah’s heart as she has been through suicide awareness and mental health training.

“I am always up for a chat in general, especially if it feels like it’s too hard to ask for help. "We endeavour to provide a friendly relaxed atmosphere for people to be able to take five.”

Just the spot to chill, we say. Lemongrass is open every day except Thursday from 6am to 4pm at 87 Uduc Road, Harvey.

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also offers a range of eats from 5am to 2pm, Monday to Friday.

“We’re closed on weekends and public holidays, which is the perfect time to convert the lunch bar into an intimate space for local creatives to run their small workshops and events,” says Alex. You’ll find Lokah Trading Co in the old service station building at 264 South Western Highway in Picton.

Other news . . .

Kiosk at the Dam now has a liquor licence with a focus on local beer, cider and wines. Visitors can enjoy a cold brew at the dam or takeaway. Try the Brewers Platter for Two - includes Kiosk-glazed ham, balsamic beetroot, humms, olives, cheddar cheese and toasted Turkish bread. The perfect feast to enjoy with. a cold beer or glass of wine. Visit kioskatthedam.com.au Since Corners on the Bay opened, the latest addition to the Corners on King has been a big hit. Their brunch menu is pretty fabulous and locals are loving the mason jar drinks, crazy shakes (Nutella and Pretzel for us, please) fluffy hotcakes drenched in maple syrup, creme fraiche and berries, and burgers with the lot. Corners on the Bay at 19, 1 Bonnefoi Boulevard, Bunbury. The Side Door Restaurant in Bunbury has a license. Their modern Australian spring menu is a winner we reckon - try the warm salad with confit of duck, potato, rocket, parmesan cheese and balsamic dressing To book your festive gettogether, calll (08) 9783 5123.

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