I see a lot of really good lookin’ food come across the desk at Perth is OK!, but I gotta say the snaps you’ll feast your eyes on below from Sally’s recent trip down to Ripple Brewing have me positively salivating. And we’re pleased to report that the great snaps still don’t do justice for Shapiro’s Shop, Ripple’s new resident food truck by chef Shauna Shapiro.
Sharing this today means I’ve kinda shot myself in the foot RE: visiting it this weekend, but why on earth would we keep something so marvellous to ourselves?! Tuck into the rotisserie chook of your dreams below, along with your last chance to farewell a couple of the greats this weekend; the return of Perth Roller Derby; a huge Melville Open Studios; and a handy little guide to Kalbarri — should you be planning a trip north any time soon.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
EAT & DRINK
Beers and birds: The new food truck slinging next-level cooked chooks at a Beacy brewery
Back in October, Beaconsfield taproom Ripple swung open its roller doors – welcoming in not just the Freo Doctor to the warehouse-turned-brewery, but some delicious snacks thanks to resident food truck Wanda’s Roadhouse.
Now, half a year later, a new food truck is settling in – with roast chicken aficionados Shapiro’s Shop now officially up and running.
Birds and beers? We can’t imagine a better combo…
Running each week from Thursday to Sunday, Shapiro’s Shop is the brainchild of Perth-based chef Shauna Shapiro. Originally hailing from Canada, we last spoke to Shauna back in 2024 when she was leading up the kitchen at White Gum Valley diner Lovers – but she’s also the mastermind behind bagel pop up Polly’s, which took over our feeds throughout 2024 and 2025.
Before that, you might have seen Shauna in the kitchen at Good Things or South Freo seafood mecca Madalena’s. The chef has also had stints at Sydney’s LP’s Quality Meats, Melbourne’s Anchovy and Toronto and New York’s Momofuku outposts.
All that to say: if we were to trust anyone to roast us a damn good chicken, it would be Shauna Shapiro.
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POPPING INTO…
Catch a Yalla Balla pita before they shut up shop on Sunday
Leedy pita pros Yalla Balla are finishing up in their current Electric Lane home this week, serving 11am-2pm every day until (and including) Sunday. While they’re promising a new chapter, we’re not taking any chances on when that is…
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Low & slow by the coast: Smoke on the Water returns to Marina Mindarie this month
Taking place May 16, the event brings together smoked meats, bold condiments, live entertainment, whiskey and bourbon tastings, and a market stall lineup that’ll take you the arvo to get through.
SEE YOU AT…
The biggest ever Melville Open Studios (Sat + Sun)
This weekend’s event will see more artists and more home studios opening than ever before, with nearly 80 Perth artists participating across a diverse range of disciplines including ceramics, painting, printmaking and textiles.
SPORTS
Big hits, fast skates: Perth Roller Derby returns to the Rollerdrome for Season 2026
Perth Roller Derby is back for 2026, with four home bouts lined up across the year — starting at Morley Rollerdrome on Saturday 9 May.
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It’s also Upperhand Swanbourne’s last weekend!
After over eight years of burgers and boba Upperhand Swanbourne also closes this weekend. Their last service is on Sunday with plenty of fun to be had for the grand finale, along with of course, some delish burgs.
Image Credit: Alexandra Casey
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The best things to do in Kalbarri
Kalbarri is just over a six-hour drive from Perth and the perfect spot for adventure!
And the best time to visit Kalbarri is around April to October, when the weather starts to cool down a little, and experiences like wildflowers and whale watching start to open up.
From exploring gorges to abseiling, surfing, quad-biking, kayaking and hiking – here are some of the best things to do while in Kalbarri:
Image Credit: Sally Hall
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