The City of Perth is brimming with fabulous new venues and some old favourite hot spots have been revitalised. Rediscover Perth and experience fresh menus, sumptuous sips and beautiful locations to enjoy a meal and tipple.
Tiisch – Light, bright and all things nice.
Family run and an emphasis on community, Perth has become quite taken with Tiisch – the lovely new café & bistro opened on the corner of Hay and Milligan, Perth (previously occupied by Dome).
Incorporating the original jarrah hardwood flooring and intricate ceiling, the local designers from State28 transformed the heritage listed site into a stylish, yet down to earth café.
Clean white structure with bold black embellishments and lashings of greenery (provided by Little Leaf Co give the site a modern European feel.
Handmade planter boxes, proudly line the length of the café and were created by Green World Revolution (not-for-profit). Brimming with fresh produce, this budding windowsill garden is gorgeous.
“Everything in this interior has a story to tell, and the story of this cafe is reflected in the design – old and new, stylish but not stiff and most importantly bringing people and the community together to share good food and coffee.” – Miriam Terry of State28
What’s in a name?
“What does Tiisch mean? Well, it’s German for table, a throw-back to our heritage.
German Kings would say ‘Zu Tisch’ to gather the community around a table to break bread and dine together.
It reflects our passion for bringing loved ones together to share a meal around the family table.”
Collaborative Community
As you enter the café, you’ll spy a ceiling-high structure filled with locally made art, products and produce.
This is a free, open space where Tiisch welcomes collaboration.
They encourage handmade items that local producers want to bring to the community.
Speak with the staff if you’re interested in showcasing your creations.
The food and the drink.
Formerly o Print Hall, Head Chef and owner Sven Sander created a menu that he is passionate about.
With Sous Chef Lisa Schreurs-Stone (from Cantina66e, Mrs S and Must Wine Bar) Perth kitchen royalty is in full force at Tiisch.
“The concept for our cuisine is very much simple, good food that makes people happy,” Sven said. “We would like for people to feel like our guest and to be able to dine here daily and be better for it.”
“We really want to have a café where people can eat many times a week, and feel relaxed while enjoying good food,” Sarah said.
The café opens at 7am and offers cold pressed juices, craft drinks, specialty coffee and A-Grade tea (From High Mountain Tea, Whistle Blower Tea and Mike Matcha) to the morning commuters.
You can also pop in for a grab-and-go breakfast or lunch or come in to fully experience Tiisch at its finest.
The crowd favourite and loose wildflower
I find it difficult to choose off such an amazing menu, so I left the hard task to my hosts.
I requested the most popular dish among patrons and staff and a pot of loose green Wildflower tea.
Wolfgang’s chicken, heirloom tomato salad, fresh cheese, aged balsamic, seven herbs
My oh my, what a flavoursome dish. Succulent and tender, with the right amount of char, the chicken was beautiful.
I am a huge fan of tomato and heirloom dishes are my favourite. These were gorgeous, juicy and plump, seasoned beautifully.
Creamy fresh cheese dotted among my tomato, complimented the acidity and formed a silky sauce for my chicken.
Seasoned with a powerful crumb and lifted with soft herbs, these elements pushed the dish to the limit and transformed into something special.
Yum. Yum. Yum. I’ll be back to try the Truffle Bangers soon…
