Absolutely thrilled to share the news of North 54’s opening in Leederville this week. Bac Pham has been serving up some incredible dishes in pop-up form for the past couple of years, so it’s always great to see exciting chefs around town translate their offerings into a brick and mortar space.
Get the lowdown below, along with some great news for our ever-increasing love affair with WA farmers’ markets, Albany’s artificial reef officially opening, and for the TikTokkers amongst us, a deep dive into WA’s Orange People!
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
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Spectacles Aboriginal Heritage Trail: Everything you need to know
Looking for an everyday place to unwind in the afternoon with a gentle walk or a place to take the kids on the weekend right in the middle of the southern suburbs? Look no further than the Spectacles Aboriginal Heritage Trail.
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NEWS
WA Farmers’ Markets can now apply for grants of up to $50K
In delicious news for lovers of fresh produce and locally made goodies, the WA Government has just launched a first-of-its-kind funding program to help WA farmers’ markets thrive.
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The Afterdark Performance Lounge opens tomorrow!
A sleek, intimate venue that will play host to a sensational live performance program featuring some of the nation’s brightest cabaret stars, plus live storytelling events and more.
WHAT’S ON
State Buildings celebrates 10 years with a month of food, art and culture experiences
“…This anniversary offers an opportunity to celebrate all those who have brought the State Buildings to life,” said COMO The Treasury and State Buildings General Manager, Jesse Tibert.
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NEWS
Yew: Albany’s Southern Ocean Surf Reef is officially open, and cooking!
Albany’s surfing scene is throwing a few extra shakas after last week’s official opening of the Southern Ocean Surf Reef, just offshore from Middleton Beach.
TODAY/TONIGHT
The Great Derby Quiz at The Wembley Hotel
The WA Football Media Guild is hosting a huge derby quiz tonight, with guests including Fremantle legend David Mundy, West Coast 2018 Premiership player Will Schofield and former Eagle Xavier Ellis.
EAT & DRINK
North 54 lands in Leederville: an exciting new vision of Vietnamese food from chef Bac Pham
We stopped by on a rainy afternoon to chat to Bac in the freshly painted Oxford Street space, transformed with the help of friends and family – a space that was, rather serendipitously, previously Vietnamese tuck shop Three Sisters and then Gigi’s Bowls.
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Tiktok of the Week
What do you know about the cult that took over parts of Perth and Pemberton, WA in the ‘80s?
Come with us on a little deep dive into the Orange People…