After proclaiming that pies were this year’s sandwich in terms of popular Perth dishes, we’re very happy to report that delicious new sandwich shops aren’t going anywhere. First it was Earl’s last week, and in even more exciting news for city folk, we’ve found a brand spankin’ new joint just around the corner from the Perth is OK! offices.
Find out more about Arigato Sando below, along with some wholesome community news, and a little refresher on all the good stuff to do around Margs while the world’s best surfers are in town.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
EAT & DRINK
Hajimemashite! Arigato Sando is your new favourite city lunch
After spying some action on our social feeds late last year, we’ve been waiting with bated breath for the arrival of Arigato Sando to QV1 – and thanks to a hot tip from a city-slickin’ friend, we got the word that they were finally opening this week!
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
NEWS
First dedicated Para Sports Unit launched at WAIS
In a huge win for inclusive sport in WA, the WA Institute of Sport has unveiled a brand new Para Sports Unit — the fifth of its kind in Australia and the first for WA.
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RSV is more common in winter: What WA parents should know
What exactly is RSV, and why is it something parents around WA are starting to hear more about?
We’ve teamed up with the Department of Health to break it down:
COMMUNITY
Clarkson’s huge new all-abilities playground
A new all-abilities playground has been completed in Clarkson, featuring a giant snake, miniature roads and even a climbable pirate ship!
EXPLORE
Entry and camping fees coming to Quobba Blowholes
From May 22, visitors to the Blowholes Eco Reserve will need to pay entry fees for both day passes and overnight camping.
TODAY/TONIGHT
Rock Wax Thursdays at The Rosemount
Head to the Rosie backyard this arvo and catch DJ Sweetman diving deep into the golden era of ‘70s rock! It’s all vinyl, all killer, no filler, spinning from 5pm to 8pm.
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Headed to the Margaret River Pro? Here’s all the best things to do while you’re there
With the world’s best surfers descending on Margaret River from May 17-27, we figured if you’re lucky enough to be joining them over those 10 days, you might be on the hunt for a few things to do!
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Throwback Thursday
And speaking of the Margaret River Pro, here’s a few spectators watching the action at Surfer’s Point during the inaugural Margies pro, which was won by a 19-year-old Mark Occhilupo!
Image by Steve Bachelor via Surfing Down South.