As I’m typing this I’ve just found out that Perth Lynx are through to the WNBL Championships, knocking out Bendigo Spirit in straight sets last night (your time), which is bloody awesome and just the kind of good news we love to hear on a hump day morning.
If my tense and perspective jumping around just now has confused you I do apologise, and implore you to just skip this ramble (it’s been a long day) and get stuck into some big sandwiches; big news for Mt Lawley and (potentially) Perth UFC fans; and a big what’s on guide, below.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
EAT & DRINK
Piccolo, panini, perfecto: Piccolo Deli expands with a new menu in a bigger Subi space
A stroll down the “Paris end” of Rokeby Road on a balmy evening is a surefire way to reinvigorate the spirit.
After all, who wouldn’t be charmed by the gentle clinking of glasses as locals gather outside Juanita’s for a few wines, their chatter floating through the evening air as diners settle in next door at Lady of Ro’s jumble of alfresco tables?
An integral component to this picturesque scene is the scent of garlic wafting down the street and the gentle hum of families dining at Piccolo Trattoria. Originally opening on Nicholson Road in Shenton Park, 2021 saw the restaurant move to a bigger space on Rokeby Road – and then, just a few years later, little sister and Subi neighbour Piccolo Deli was born.
The deli operation takes its cues from the trattoria’s southern Italian influences, but filters it through casual lunchtime fare (read: deliciously loaded panini) and a fridge of trattoria’s specialties that can be taken home.
“Piccolo Deli was launched in 2024 by Carlo Collova, owner of Piccolo Trattoria, to offer a faster, casual dining option focused on fresh, high-quality food and convenient take-home meals,” chef Joel Giglia tells us. Previously the chef at Piccolo Trattoria, Joel was brought on board alongside Carlo’s brother, Riccardo (Rick) Collova.
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
NEWS
Future of ECU Mount Lawley revealed in extensive Redevelopment Master Plan
The plan outlines a long-term vision to transform the site into what’s described as a “vibrant, leafy and inclusive urban village” five kilometres from the CBD, one that includes up to 1,100 homes.
WHAT’S ON
RTRFM’s Neon Picnic returns to Hyde Park this March
RTRFM’s much-loved Neon Picnic is back for its ninth year on Saturday 21 March, bringing a full afternoon of live radio, local music and family-friendly fun to Highgate.
SCIENCE
Antarctic orcas spotted in Bremer Bay by tour group
The orcas have been sighted in Bremer Bay by a local tour group – a rare instance of the ecotype venturing into Australian waters and potentially the first ever recorded interaction between Bremer Bay and Antarctic orcas.
SPORTS
UFC rumoured for Perth return, JDM in main event
Originally reported by Australian MMA, the UFC may be returning to RAC Arena on May 3 for a Fight Night event, headlined by Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates.
TODAY/TONIGHT
Steak Sanga Wednesdays at Scarborough Beach Bar
It’s warming up again so let’s head back to the beach and pop into Scarborough Beach Bar for a steak sanga and chips for just $20! Available all day, the balcony sunset views come for free.
WHAT’S ON
Bluey, Birds of Tokyo, Baker Boyand more beyond: What’s on around Perth this week
Great week for catching some free concerts, with Birds of Tokyo headlining a huge one down in Cockburn, and City Beach Foreshore also hosting some free tunes on Sunday arvo. Plus Bluey’s Big Stage Show is here and heaps more:
CCAPTUREDD
‘Gram of the Week
@padelcrush_wembley has landed next to Galup, just minutes from the CBD.
The glass walls make every rally fast, fun, and easy to follow. Courts can be hired by the hour, and the bowls club next door makes it the perfect spot to stick around afterwards for an icy cold drink.