Word of mouth
Coffee pit stop LA VEEN COFFEE 90 King Street laveencoffee.com.au
A natural fit for Perth’s elegant King Street shopping and fashion area, this sharply styled specialty corner café is a daily highlight for many. However you take your coffee (cold drip, filter, espresso), La Veen’s knowledgeable, fast-moving baristas have you covered.
Breakfast meeting PETITION KITCHEN State Buildings, corner of Barrack Street and St Georges Terrace petitionperth.com
Eggwhite omelette ramped up with the North African spice mix ras el hanout. Hot cake with smoked peach, elderflower and pepitas. Japanese-inspired steak tartare on toast. Brekky gets a cool makeover at the State Buildings’ all-day dining room. Elsewhere in the grand precinct, Telegram Coffee (telegram coffee.com.au) serves some of the city’s favourite brews while Petition’s enoteca and beer bar warrant exploring.
Dining alone WINES OF WHILE 458 William Street winesofwhile.com
Although groups sharing bottles and conversation are a frequent sight at this natural-wine bar and bottle shop, Wines of While has much to offer parties of one. Comforting housemade pastas – spaghetti with pork ragu, for instance – are a cornerstone of owner Sam Winfield’s Europeaninspired menu and make ideal anytime meals for soloists. A matching glass of something delicious and lo-fi is optional but highly recommended.
Business dinner GARUM
The Westin Perth, 480 Hay Street garum.com.au
The highlight of The Westin Perth and the Hibernian Place precinct, this modern Italian restaurant is perpetually ready
to entertain. The room’s clean-cut aesthetic is a draw, as is the star power of Garum’s frontman, Melbourne-based chef, cookbook author and TV personality Guy Grossi. Most magnetic is the menu’s edit of Roman flavours. Seal the deal with classic pastas, such as cacio e pepe and cream-free carbonara, plus regional breads, desserts and wines.
Drinks with clients TINY’S
Shop E2, QV1, 250 St Georges Terrace tinysbar.com.au Bar, restaurant and live music venue: Tiny’s is all these and more. Located close to Perth’s corporate heartland as well as RAC Arena, this tavern carries a great selection of beer, wine and creative cocktails. For something more intimate, set up camp in Tiny’s dedicated bottle shop and bar and explore its treasure trove of rare wines and spirits.