SUBIACO newcomer ClubSubi Cafe is offering something more than just coffee to people who work and live in the area. Owner Derek Burke says he wants to make this coffee shop a favourite for the locals.
SUBIACO newcomer ClubSubi Cafe is offering something more than just coffee to people who work and live in the area. Owner Derek Burke says he wants to make this coffee shop a favourite for the locals.
“The name was born out of the concept. We want to target the people working in Subi or who live within a one-kilometre radius. There are about 18 cafes in Subi and most rely on passing traffic; we want them to think of us and come in,” he says.
“There will be loyalty programs with discount but it is also about knowing the people who come in the door. We will know them by name and, if ‘Bob’ comes in, we’ll have ‘Bob’s’ mug behind the counter and make his coffee without him needing to order it.”
And of course providing that client-focused service requires a dedicated team of professionals. Carla Harp is the cafe manager, having spent most of her career working in Canada. Derek, however, does not come from a hospitality background, something he believes is a positive attribute to running his cafe concept.
“Business principles are the same, you’re selling a product or service,” he says. “I’ve got an experienced team in and won’t get caught up working in the business. I will be working on the business.”
Derek likened the cafe concept to Dome.
“We’re a coffee shop that sells food,” he says.
But Derek says that, just like the Dome concept, ClubSubi Cafe has the potential to open in other suburbs around Perth.
ClubSubi Cafe is located on the site of the former Subi Sensations, just down from Food by Christopher Hiller on Rokeby Road.
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Mead’s new restaurant manager Paul Savy is hard at work streamlining the business operations. Formerly from JoJo’s River Restaurant, Paul says he’s enjoyed the move downriver thus far. And organisations for the Melbourne Cup are keeping him busy. This year there are two options available for Perth punters. You can choose the sit-down set menu or opt for a standing cocktail canape scenario. The Moonlight Lady will be moored
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Zin N Zen has closed its doors. Located on Murray Street (formerly FrostBites) this restaurant was one of the few operating in the CBD with a fully operational special facility licence. The restaurant has been closed for a few weeks and leaseholder Ronald Lee is looking for buyers.
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Talented bar star Andy Freeman has departed from the stylish Onyx bar. Owner of Onyx, Davide Bianchi, is going to great lengths to find a highly qualified and passionate bar manager. Onyx marketing manager Sean Lofts said Davide was looking for someone with all the right skills but also with passion.
“He is looking for someone with all the skills, including interpersonal and managerial, but also someone who is as passionate about the business and the venue as he is,” Sean says.
And because finding the right person could be difficult, the team has begun head hunting and interviewing applicants for the position in the hope of finding the right person before the silly season really kicks off. For those interested in this summer’s best functions be sure to call the Onyx team and get your name on the database. You will be able to jump the queues, courtesy of the VIP list.
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Bittz Cafe and Restaurant is Northbridge’s latest Asian food offering. Run by the Poh brothers, the Bittz serves top quality Malaysian noodles and dishes, not too mention a foray into Japanese and Indian cuisine.
Most meals are under $10, making this establishment one of the kindest to the hip pocket. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 11.30 am to 11.00pm.
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While Kevin McCabe may have left the Ivan Rutherford flock it’s all systems go for the team at the Red Herring. They’re gearing up for the Perth Fashion Festival with a stylish lunch on Monday October 7.
There will be a beautifully designed menu as well as the glitz and glam of a fashion parade.
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The Belgian Beer Cafe Westende officially opens next Wednesday. Be sure to check out how the ALH group has transformed the former City Hotel into a European infused beer and food CBD meeting ground.
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Birtan Erkut has left the team at Arirang BBQ Restaurant.
The restaurant is still carrying on without him and Birtan is moving on to a new culinary venture.
Just what he has planned he won’t say but Gusto will keep you posted.
“The name was born out of the concept. We want to target the people working in Subi or who live within a one-kilometre radius. There are about 18 cafes in Subi and most rely on passing traffic; we want them to think of us and come in,” he says.
“There will be loyalty programs with discount but it is also about knowing the people who come in the door. We will know them by name and, if ‘Bob’ comes in, we’ll have ‘Bob’s’ mug behind the counter and make his coffee without him needing to order it.”
And of course providing that client-focused service requires a dedicated team of professionals. Carla Harp is the cafe manager, having spent most of her career working in Canada. Derek, however, does not come from a hospitality background, something he believes is a positive attribute to running his cafe concept.
“Business principles are the same, you’re selling a product or service,” he says. “I’ve got an experienced team in and won’t get caught up working in the business. I will be working on the business.”
Derek likened the cafe concept to Dome.
“We’re a coffee shop that sells food,” he says.
But Derek says that, just like the Dome concept, ClubSubi Cafe has the potential to open in other suburbs around Perth.
ClubSubi Cafe is located on the site of the former Subi Sensations, just down from Food by Christopher Hiller on Rokeby Road.
n n n
Mead’s new restaurant manager Paul Savy is hard at work streamlining the business operations. Formerly from JoJo’s River Restaurant, Paul says he’s enjoyed the move downriver thus far. And organisations for the Melbourne Cup are keeping him busy. This year there are two options available for Perth punters. You can choose the sit-down set menu or opt for a standing cocktail canape scenario. The Moonlight Lady will be moored
n n n
Zin N Zen has closed its doors. Located on Murray Street (formerly FrostBites) this restaurant was one of the few operating in the CBD with a fully operational special facility licence. The restaurant has been closed for a few weeks and leaseholder Ronald Lee is looking for buyers.
n n n
Talented bar star Andy Freeman has departed from the stylish Onyx bar. Owner of Onyx, Davide Bianchi, is going to great lengths to find a highly qualified and passionate bar manager. Onyx marketing manager Sean Lofts said Davide was looking for someone with all the right skills but also with passion.
“He is looking for someone with all the skills, including interpersonal and managerial, but also someone who is as passionate about the business and the venue as he is,” Sean says.
And because finding the right person could be difficult, the team has begun head hunting and interviewing applicants for the position in the hope of finding the right person before the silly season really kicks off. For those interested in this summer’s best functions be sure to call the Onyx team and get your name on the database. You will be able to jump the queues, courtesy of the VIP list.
n n n
Bittz Cafe and Restaurant is Northbridge’s latest Asian food offering. Run by the Poh brothers, the Bittz serves top quality Malaysian noodles and dishes, not too mention a foray into Japanese and Indian cuisine.
Most meals are under $10, making this establishment one of the kindest to the hip pocket. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 11.30 am to 11.00pm.
n n n
While Kevin McCabe may have left the Ivan Rutherford flock it’s all systems go for the team at the Red Herring. They’re gearing up for the Perth Fashion Festival with a stylish lunch on Monday October 7.
There will be a beautifully designed menu as well as the glitz and glam of a fashion parade.
n n n
The Belgian Beer Cafe Westende officially opens next Wednesday. Be sure to check out how the ALH group has transformed the former City Hotel into a European infused beer and food CBD meeting ground.
n n n
Birtan Erkut has left the team at Arirang BBQ Restaurant.
The restaurant is still carrying on without him and Birtan is moving on to a new culinary venture.
Just what he has planned he won’t say but Gusto will keep you posted.
