NEW FOOD AND WINE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

South West gets ready for truffle season

WA's truffle season is almost upon us – the black truffles are ripening in the soil and will soon be harvested. Each year, the South West town of Manjimup plays host to the Truffle Kerfuffle Southern Forest Food Festival, a weekend celebration of the renowned black truffle that flourishes in the region as well as the diverse food and wine of the Southern Forests. The event provides a great opportunity to experience a masterclass, take part in a truffle hunt and participate in a delicious gourmet dinner, from June 26 to 28. Manjimup produces more of the world's most edible commodity than the rest of Australia combined.
Read more - www.trufflekerfuffle.com.au

New hospitality venture for Margaret River chef

High-profile WA chef Tony Howell will launch a new business in Margaret River, leaving his current position as head chef at Aravina Estate. The 45 year old, who has been at Aravina Estate for the past 15 months following a 14 year tenure at Cape Lodge, is partnering with local business owner Anthony Janssen and hospitality expert Alex Brooks to form the Margaret River Hospitality Group. Howell will start as the Group's executive chef in July, alongside Janseen and Brooks who already run two popular Margaret River venues – Morries Anytime and White Elephant café. The tender for the construction and operation of a new eatery at Dunsborough Foreshore has recently been awarded to the Group, with construction to begin after completion of site surveys and compliance in conjunction with the City of Busselton.

Chocolate cafe opens in Margaret River

Temper Temper has opened next door to Yahava Koffeeworks south of Margaret River town. The new café makes fine chocolate sourced from sustainable farms around the equator, serving alongside fresh coffee and a delicious menu of fresh produce.
Read more - https://www.facebook.com/tempertempermargaretriver?fref=ts