Sunday was not only the birthday of my brother (the auspicious 21) and my partner’s brother (25).
But it was also the wedding day of my cousin.
Although I was not the offical photographer, I simply couldn’t resist taking a few candid pics of the day.
To capture the energy, as my gift to them.
Congratulations guys. You’re a beautiful couple. May you have many joyous years ahead.
More photos here.
OK.
So I may be a little obsessed with wine from Great Southern as of late.
But I can assure you there is reason for this unhealthy obsession. First it was the 2001 Gladstones.
Unfortunately I was remiss in brining my camera to the tasting, thus no review.
But I can say, if you have it sitting down somewhere, drink it now. The leather tones are only going to increase.
Speaking of leather, the Pinot offering by Castle Rock Estate is something worthy of a fatty chew.
As with most Pinots, it’s the colour of an anaemic Cabernet. On the nose it’s mixed-tape of rhubarb, strawberry and a certain barnyardiness that gives all Pinots their allure.
Over the tongue, it’s got a deep sinewy feel. Something not unlike a fatty cheddar. But I’ll leave it at that. It’s racy with electric acidity but held into check with a good expressive fruit weight.
Well worth a try.
Go Great Southern*.
*if this was facebook, I’d like this.
It was in a sunday night and I wanted to have a bit of fun light-painting.
After a hectic week at work, it was supposed to be relaxing few hours up on the knoll of Kings Park.
Painting on a canvas of blackness with palette of light.
But unlike the beach, there are
1) lots of people
2) light spill from the city
3) murderous hordes of mozzies
4) lumpy grass that makes sticking a tripod to it ludicrously hard
5) murderous hordes of mozzies
6) candles that can’t fight the wind
7) and hunger pangs for hot chocolate at The Moon.
So I guess it didn’t work like how I intended.
Light painting fail.
But thank-you for all that were involved. You know who you were.
It has become somewhat of a Perth institution that lead the way into opening up the now gilded King St. From what used to be warehouse storage and a no-go zone of Perth, the change has been, to use a sorrowful pun – dramatic.
King St Cafe AKA 44 King St, is a contemporary Australian menu with offerings from pizza to cous cous in a laid back atmosphere. It stares across the street at Tiffinay and Louis. Quite possibly the classiest street in Perth.
For ten years it’s been operating, churning out it’s own breads, roasting it’s own coffee and providing the people of Perth a friendly, artisanal experience.
Not a bad environment to be in, when you’re sipping to the cup of inspiration. The coffee is very well made and fruit toast is amazing.
Speaking of amazing, the wine list is probably one of the best in the state. Any (Australian) wine worth its salt you’ll find gracing the carte de vin.
The place is decked out with the functioning bakery at the back, mirroring the other side where a coffee roaster sits flanked with rows of roasted beans. It adds to the grass-roots feel of the place, the open air kitchen pushes further the theatre of food. You may stay longer than you had intended, for this is what happened on this particular day.
And if you were after a live performance of whatever takes your fancy, His Majesty’s it’s less than 30 meters away.
7am till Late every day
44 King St Perth
Take your time. Enjoy.
