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Restaurants & Food Experiences he combination of fine wines, fresh local produce and passionate chefs make dining in the province a culinary delight. The region boasts plenty of options to choose from, whether you're looking for an iconic dining venue with a revered chef, a casual café, country pub or family friendly eatery. T GOURMET DInInG Many award-winning chefs have been drawn to the beauty of the surroundings, bringing with them an international culinary flair to transform outstanding regional produce into something divine. Hence, this area boasts some of the finest restaurants in Australia and attracts gourmet travellers and epicureans from the world over. REGIOnaL pRODUCE It has been said you can grow just about anything in the South West of Western Australia; consequently the district showcases a vibrant cottage industry of local food producers. A visit to the colourful, seasonal farmers markets quickly becomes a must-do foodie adventure of discovery. There is a wondrous selection of farm- wInERy RESTaURanTS A growing number of wineries have premier restaurant and café facilities and their exciting menus celebrate the interplay between their wines and fresh produce. Some winery eateries place so much emphasis on freshness that they have their own onsite gardens that diners can wander through before a meal. gate produce spread across the locale, offering delectable products like – triple cream brie, chilli jam, macadamia nuts, wattle seed dukkah, peach and vanilla butter, venison chorizo, cherry liqueur truffles, crisp asparagus, blueberries, organic avocados, strawberry and kirsch jam and mango fudge, just to name a few. And you don't have to sit inside to enjoy the great food and wine of the region. No matter what the time of year you can fill up a hamper basket with your favourites and head to a special picnic spot in the national park, a secluded beach or a local winery with a spectacular backdrop of vines. Whatever takes your fancy, the sensational flavours of the region are as diverse as they are sumptuous. Bon appetit! 28 | RESTAURANTS & FOOD EXPERIENCES