Max Veenhuyzen
Max Veenhuyzen is a journalist and photographer who has been writing about food, drink and travel for national and international publications for more than 20 years. He reviews restaurants for the Good Food Guide.
Opinion
Non-alcoholic drinks
Sober thoughts: Non-alcoholic drinks trend is shaping Perth venues
At the halfway mark of Dry July, our food writer reflects on the growing interest in sobriety and its effect on restaurants, dining out and food culture generally.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
Latest
Review
Leederville
Vegans take note: Family pizzeria brings Leederville great pizza, small plates – and a dedicated vegan menu!
Also on offer: house-baked focaccia, utterly comforting desserts and a chilli oil to be reckoned with.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
Cabin Fever: Your guide to the ultimate Margaret River party season
Cue footy season, umbrellas by the door – and Cabin Fever! From beer launches to free live music, this program is stacked with value-packed, accessible events.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
Review
Perth
A thousand things to drink: This Perth bar has one of Australia’s great wine collections
This Perth venue is like taking yourself to Copenhagen, London or Paris without leaving William Street.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
World’s best bar staff to take over Perth venues for Cocktail Weekend
Dry July will give way to a month-long food and drink party coming to the CBD this August, revving up Perth’s already thriving cocktail scene.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
No booze? No problems. These six drinks will see Perth through Dry July
Whether you’re staying in or hitting the town, saying no to alcohol no longer means no to flavour or excitement, and this list will definitely get you motivated.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
Review
Northbridge
Run to Paradice – or at least this spirited Northbridge dining room
Could this be one of the city’s best-kept-secret cooks? His bold, confident, unique cooking suggests his is a name to watch closely.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
Review
Perth
This modern CBD pub puts the mate in maitre d
As this underground tavern enters its second decade, its triple-threat blend remains as reassuring (and welcome) as ever.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
The new Freo restaurant that’s like going over to a chef mate’s place for dinner
A community eatery reviving a much-loved location over winter has well-priced coastal Mediterranean dishes – and chefs trained in an influential Perth dining room.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
Review
Northbridge
Flipping the Bird: The eatery bringing Nashville to Northbridge
Bird is the word as this newcomer provides the pleasures (and pain) of spicy Nashville-style fried chicken, not to mention on-theme Southern American drinks.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
Dumplings, FOMO and minding your teas and queues: Your Perth dim sum guide
Assemble some friends and clear a weekend morning: one of the world’s great brunching rituals awaits.
- by Max Veenhuyzen