With a succession plan in place, Amano merges from its chrysalis to become something that is both exciting and of real significance in activating the livability & vibrancy of Cottesloe, as chef/restaurateur Kate Lamont, following on in the Amano tradition of enjoying all things food and wine, opens  ‘Lamont’s Enoteca’ in the existing premises at 12 Station Street mid year.
The venue’s intimacy will lend itself towards a convivial low key atmosphere, which almost certainly will add value to the ‘village’ amenity by becoming a local meeting place to share good food, wine and conversation.

Kate’s history of hospitality in Perth is without peer, and she has been a valued part of the Amano teaching faculty since the beginning.  Continuation of her very popular  Food and Wine classes together with a regular programme of Hosted Formal tastings will ensure the Amano Cooking School  tradition lives on..

Pour Moi, it begins a time of personal renewal.  I look forward to walking a little slower, smelling the roses, continuing to indulge my appetite for all things ‘food and travel’ with ongoing  culinary & cultural tours to the beautiful  ‘La-Combe’ in the Perigorde region of South West France..  widening my  research into some of the lesser known parts of Italy, and  exploring the ‘secret places’  of  my other favourite ‘Oz’  food city -  Melbourne,  with an aim to sharing with you, ‘bespoke’  culinary journeys, over the coming years.

Thank you for your support & loyalty to me, it has been a wonderfully rewarding journey.

I have chosen  to leave the Amano website live, so you can  view details of  my La-Combe time in 2008 ( which is fully booked) and 2009, for which I am now taking bookings.
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