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Tips Java Joints
Don’t leave Freo without a “short black” (that’s an espresso) or a “flat
white” (coffee with milk) at the port’s “cappuccino strip” on South Terrace.
On weekends this street bursts at the seams with locals flocking to
alfresco Italian-style cafes serving good java and excellent foccacia, pasta,
and pizza. DOME and Old Papa’s are two to look for.
street-side courtyard to teenage nightclubbers hanging out after a big night. The
place is scattered with funky bric-a-brac from American Indian eagle totems to
Balinese four-poster wedding beds—you can even sit inside them on cushions and
eat at a low coffee table, instead of at the regular tables. The main courses are surprisingly
sophisticated and skillfully cooked for such a casual joint—crispy
skinned Exmouth Pink snapper, served with seafood, leek, and mushroom risotto,
and finished with lemon hollandaise; or lamb loin stuffed with an apricot and sage
farce, for example. There is also plenty of light stuff such as roast-chicken nachos
or pastas. Fancy cocktails are a specialty, and there’s a grazing menu after 10pm.
Francis St. at William St., Northbridge. & 08/9227 9087. Reservations recommended for dinner Fri–Sat. Main
courses A$15–A$25 (US$9.75–US$16); dine-in or takeout sandwiches at lunch A$6.60–A$8.30 (US$4.30–
US$5.40). Kids’ menu A$7 (US$4.55). AE, DC, MC, V. Sun–Thurs 11am–1am; Fri–Sat 11am–2am or later. Bus:
Blue CAT Stop 9 “TAFE.”
ON THE BEACH
The Blue Duck Kids INTERNATIONAL/PIZZAS For ocean views and
a lively atmosphere, it’s hard to beat this casual restaurant perched right over the
sand. Although the interior lacks the balcony’s panoramic position, it has an
upbeat seaside ambience and is just as packed as the porch. The all-day menu
(from noon) has lots of light choices like chargrilled chicken salad, as well as
steaks, grilled fish, gourmet burgers, and wood-fired pizzas with creative toppings.
The store is licensed to sell alcohol, but you can also BYO (bottled wine).
151 Marine Parade, North Cottesloe.&08/9385 2499. Reservations recommended. Main courses A$13–A$27
(US$8.50–US$18), breakfast A$3–A$14 (US$2–US$9). Buffet breakfast Sat–Sun and holidays A$15–A$25
(US$9.75–US$16). Kids’ menu A$7–A$9 (US$4.55–US$5.85). AE, DC, MC, V. Open Mon-Fri 6am–late (from
6:30am in winter); weekends and public holidays 7am–late. Bus: 71, 72, 73, or 883.
Indiana Tea House MODERN AUSTRALIAN The colonial Asian trappings
at this bathhouse-turned-restaurant on Cottesloe Beach (bamboo birdcages,
plaster lions, and palms) make me want to head for the tropical timber
bar and order a Singapore Sling. Actually, the tasteful stucco building with bay
windows and wooden floors is new—it just looks old. The menu mostly sticks
to basics like rack of lamb or seafood dishes, with a couple of tasty vegetarian
dishes thrown in. This place is just as popular with business folk cutting deals as
it is with arty types browsing the papers over their cafe latte. Go in the daytime
or at sunset to make the most of those ocean views.
99 Marine Parade (on Cottesloe Beach opposite Forrest St.), Cottesloe. & 08/9385 5005. Reservations recommended.
Main courses A$22–A$48 (US$14–US$31). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily noon–4pm and 6pm–late. Bus:
71, 72, 73, or 883.
IN FREMANTLE
There’s a Fremantle branch of Fast Eddy’s (see above) at 13 Essex St. (& 08/9336
1671) and another Miss Maud Swedish Restaurant (see above) at 33 South Terrace
(& 08/9336 1599)—the breakfast buffet is only available weekends, though.