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One weird side effect of working at Perth is OK! for so long is that you start to learn about Perth’s little yearly quirks. Like, for instance, each and every year the jacaranda hotspots around Perth don’t start really firing until we get our first 30-degree-plus November day. And with that day arriving last Friday, we’ve updated our jacarandas article — for those who still love to get out and take a few snaps of those big messy purple bois!
Elsewhere, fans of Spritz Spizzicheria in Mount Hawthorn will be delighted to learn owners Mario Tolardo and Franco Tambasco have big plans to turn the strip into our own Little Italy, with two new venues coming very soon. Plus, the WA Government has outlined its vision for housing developments around Perth’s train stations, and WA Day Festival’s huge local music lineup has been revealed.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
EAT & DRINK
Exclusive: Spritz Spizzicheria owners eye 'Little Italy' in Mt Hawthorn with two new venues
“Cin Cin” is the Italian expression for cheers, and the team behind Spritz Spizzicheria have given us double the reason to raise our glasses – with not one, but two new venues coming to Mount Hawthorn.
Mario Tolardo and Franco Tambasco, who have been bringing la dolce vita to Mount Hawthorn through Spritz Spizzicheria and Affogato Gelateria since 2016, have taken over the former Lupo Lab site directly across the road.
The duo will continue their mission to bring “a taste of Italy to Mount Hawthorn” with the arrival of Cin Cin Street Food and Cin Cin Prosecco Room.
“The idea is to create a vibrant strip, kind of like a Little Italy,” explains Tolardo.
“Recently the street has become a little dead and we want to bring back its vibrancy and keep its Italian vibe. For us who have immigrated from Italy, it’s beautiful being able to bring a touch of Italy here with Spritz Spizzicheria, Affogato Gelateria and soon with these two new venues.”
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EVENTS
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TODAY/TONIGHT
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EXPLORE
The best places to see Jacarandas around Perth
Kicking off in early November, jacaranda season is a popular time for the ‘grammers of Perth.
And while these purple people pleasers pop up all over the city, there are a few little hotspots where you can add a few splashes of purple to your feed.
And if you’re really feeling it, the Rotary Jacaranda Festival blooms back in Applecross this Sunday too…
Image credit: Troy Mutton
CWEATHERD
The week ahead
Today: Max 24
Cloud clearing
Tuesday: Min 12 / Max 29
Sunny
Wednesday: Min 14 / Max 31
Partly cloudy
Thursday: Min 18 / Max 29
Partly cloudy
Friday: Min 17 / Max 29
Mostly sunny