Steves
Editorial
As the demand for ultra-cool pubs and relaxed dining escalates in Perth, it's good to see some of the main-stayers pull up their socks, throw caution to the wind and undergo massive overhauls for the sake of keeping up with the times. Steve's Fine Wine and Food is no stranger to a major makeover and now occupies the area above the original underground wine cellar, adjacent to the historic old Steve's Nedland Park Hotel. You only need to drive past this breathtaking new establishment to imagine the kind of money spent on the rebuild. But that's another story altogether.
Those familiar with Steve's will know it's synonymous with Western Australia's premium wine, food and glorious lifestyle. In Layman's terms, it's the perfect spot for great pub grub and pumping Sunday sessions. Now known as “the new Steve's”, the venue combines original charm and modern architecture to create a location that oozes style and grace (not to mention damn fine food and wine). Catering for every meal of the day seems to come naturally for Steve's with each menu displaying plenty of gusto and flavour as well as value for money. Contrary to the average pub menu, this one is short and succinct and offers diners almost one of everything - meat, chicken, fish or pasta. The menu may be simplistic but it's far from average. Very far, in fact. The veal cutlet with white bean puree is cooked to perfection, the linguine with prawns, chilli and garlic is cooked al dente and the crispy skinned barramundi may very well have been swimming yesterday (it's that fresh). Although I never visited the old Steve's, I think “the new Steve's” deserves every accolade it receives. So here's to (new) history in the making.
Karen Bilsby, September 2009
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