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fruit and veg from its exhibiting
farmers and producers. Held every
Saturday from 8am to 12pm, make
a morning of it and explore the
explosion of colours, tastes and
smells as you peruse artisanal
stores featuring baked goods,
handmade soaps, and serving
multicultural cuisines.
TIP // Discover Subi’s own
mesmerising sculptural giant,
Bille Bob, somewhere among
the streets — part of the
Giants of Mandurah outdoor
exhibition by Danish artist
Thomas Dambo.
A hotspot for foodies, book in at
one of the many notable restaurants
for an evening of delicious dining.
At Shui (like feng shui), you can
expect to dine on moreish Asianfusion share plates, exploding with
flavour. Lulu La Delizia is renowned as
Western Australia’s best high quality
yet comforting Italian, with fine wines
to match; while Bacco in Shenton
Park is a new Italian favourite,
beckoning with a contemporary
approach to the cuisine. Missing
Europe? Yiamas Greek restaurant
and Subi Continental combine
European panache with exquisite
local ingredients.
There is no shortage of
respectable drinking dens in Subi
to hop your way through either.
From the high-class Cherubino
City Cellar, tucked away intimately
upstairs; to the neighbourhood
favourite hangout, Bark; to the chic
Bar Amelie with its comprehensive
but carefully curated drinks list
plus morsels to match; to the cool,
heritage-haven, Lums, where wine
is the word on the street — there’s
an option for all occasions.
of multi-cultural cuisines, so hit
Albany Highway and let your nose
lead the way. From Asian fusion
Neho Asian Tapas and ramen
at multiple corners; to Burmese
diner Mango Café; to authentic
Middle Eastern all around, including
premium Lebanese food at The
Prophet — diversity of fare floods
the streets.
Time for a beverage? Hailing
from Denmark in the South West,
Boston Brewing Co. has become
a hotspot for grabbing a fresh
brew and gastropub fare; while
DUTCH TRADING CO, VICTORIA PARK
VICTORIA PARK
A ‘south of the Swan River’ gem, you
can reach Victoria Park — or ‘Vic’ Park
as the locals call it — by train, bus or
foot from Perth City, which resides
just three kilometres to the west.
Vic Park really is a melting pot
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you can’t look past Victoria Park
Hotel as an iconic institution with
polished heritage. If you’re a beer
connoisseur, The Dutch Trading
Co is ‘the’ place within the beer
community — with 22 rotating taps
profiling a range of brews from
around the world. Venturing beyond
the suburb of Vic Park, Blasta
Brewing Co. in Burswood is another
beer hall worthy of attention.
TIP // In Lathlain nearby, Laika
is a cult café favourite for those
in the know, while by night, soak
up the sophisticated ambiance
of Italian-inspired wine bar,
Cosy Del’s, next door.
Across the Swan River, to the
east of the city, Optus Stadium is
the world’s most beautiful sporting
facility and a multi-purpose venue for
entertainment events, offering behind
the scenes stadium tours. Immerse
yourself in Aussie culture as you
become one with the crowd watching
AFL, roaring with every goal scored.
It’s a revered ground for international
cricket too, another national favourite.
When the sports stars take a break,
blockbuster concerts take centre
stage as the stadium lights up with
impressive effects.
