Normally when a tentland springs up in the centre of town it has negative connotations. Not so the current invasion of Russell Square in Northbridge. A quick tour shows its inhabitants intensions are, as…
Last month Jon Bon Jovi returned to Perth. The last time he was here I was working, but managed to stroll by Subiaco Oval and heard the dying snippets of…
When you finally catch up with friends you haven’t seen for months, an average restaurant just won’t do. And so it was that we found ourselves in the very French…
In the shadow of 911, the Bali and London bombings, Eric Bana’s latest movie, Closed Circuit, gives audiences a lot to ponder about …Closed Circuit © The Ponder RoomSet in inner…
Sometimes a dining experience goes beyond just good food and great service to become something that words simply cannot describe. Such was my recent experience at Silks Restaurant at the…
Individualism and being fashion forward is a tough gig. None more so than when it’s high noon, the temperature hits 37 degrees and … well … your fashion forward headgear…
‘To stand at that point in time and go in a different direction to the one that has made us who we are.’ This is just one of the beautiful…
Research continues to show that consumers hanker for a strong sense of community, a time when they could wander down to the corner store and chat to the owner, while picking…
This years Beaufort Street Festival had even more than the usual spread of food outlets, but one in particular caught my eye … © 2013 The Ponder Room Upper Crust…
The Beaufort Street Festival continues to be one of the best examples of Creating Communities around. Now in it’s fourth year it still amazes me that this massive event is put…
The invites have gone out, the steaks and snaggers bought, and the BBQ’s cranked up, you’re all set for this years BBQ season. Spare a thought then for Naomi the organiser…
Research constantly reminds us about the rising divorce rate and perils of marriage. With a near 50:50 chance of relationships working, is it any wonder that people are marrying later,…
To me it will always be referred to as that cafe at Mullaloo Tavern, but I believe its real name is Panorama, which is appropriate given the view. Either way…
For many years now I’ve gone to see movies at Event Cinema Innaloo and completely bypassed Bollywood Rest.O.Bar located right next door. I had a vague memory of an earlier…
I love finding hidden spots and this is one of my all time favourites. Hidden behind an inconspicuous looking fence is a dream sanctuary from life, it’s one part…
The preview of The Turning at the Luna Cinema on Monday 16th was massive. As the crowd took over every inch of the foyer and the stars started to arrive,…
Now I don’t always run towards new experiences, but a few weeks ago I jumped at the chance to join a dozen others in a small pitch black room for…
Last Saturday night I ventured into Mexico and I’m happy to report there were no needles or dodgy passport photos required. Thanks to the West Australian public’s preponderance for trend…
