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Local Produce & Wineries
Regional produce and local wines are the highlights of Western Australia (WA), and
leisurely, outdoor eating is best experienced in the vineyard restaurants of the Mar-
garet River, the Porongurups, Denmark and the Swan Valley. Select spots up north -
Geraldton, Broome, Kununurra, Exmouth - include a few local gems.
The Wine Industry Association of Western Australia ( www.winewa.asn.au ) runs wine courses for con-
sumers and the industry.
Regional produce includes marron (small freshwater crayfish unique to the southwest),
crayfish (rock lobster, from up north), McHenry Hohnen beef (Margaret River) and barra-
mundi (the Kimberley). Much of WA's best produce is also available at supermarkets and
delicatessens. Look out for Browne's iced coffee and yoghurts, Harvey Fresh products - es-
pecially its fresh orange juice - and excellent chilli mussels.
Perth's leading chefs celebrate the region's produce by showcasing Manjimup truffles,
Mt Barker chicken and Shark Bay scallops. Top-end spots in the central city include Res-
taurant Amusé, Print Hall and Greenhouse, Mt Lawley has Must Winebar and Jackson's,
and Nahm Thai is in Northbridge. Excellent midrange cafes and bistros like Duende,
Cantina 663 and Canvas abound in Perth and Fremantle. Regional dining highlights include
The Studio Bistro near Yallingup, Pepper & Salt in Denmark, and Albany's York Street
Cafe.
Across the state you can easily pay too much for pathetic pasta or a boring burger, and
unfortunately lax service and attention to detail is often prevalent both in Perth and regional
WA.
 
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