A very relevant-to-my-interests hump day newsletter today, kicking off with a cute little Safety Bay café serving all gluten-free food, all the time. As a GF-sympathiser on account of having a coeliac partner, normal bread makes me a sleepy boy so we’re always happy to shoutout places fightin’ the good fight!
In other news, Spacey Jane are winding up a massive year of touring with two final hometown shows in December (which is actually way more relevant to our newest member of the team, Esteban); it’s World Bee Day today and the Murray Street Mall is celebrating all things black and yellow; and today’s edition of what’s on this weekend is positively jam-packed with all kinds of magnificent markets to get amongst.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
EAT & DRINK
This fully gluten-free Safety Bay café is serving the community without compromise
Tucked just a short stroll from the shoreline of Safety Bay, Bayside Barista is building a community hub built on passion, connection, a good cuppa, and food for all.
For husband-and-wife duo Andrew and Kalina Franklin, the venue represents a dream years in the making. After spending two decades living in New York City, the pair returned to Andrew’s childhood home with a vision to create a welcoming space where everyone could enjoy great food without compromise.
And nearly 10 years on, their bustling café has become an institution.
From the cosy booth seating to the sun-soaked terrace, Bayside Barista hums seven days a week with beachgoers, regulars and families settling in for a cup of Gesha coffee, delicious brunch and cabinet full of sweet treats.
But what truly sets the venue apart is what’s missing from the menu: gluten.
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
EVENTS
Spacey Jane are heading back home (again), and Perth is hosting the two-night finale
Spacey Jane are doing one last run of Australian shows at the end of the year, wrapping up with two nights at ICF Outdoor on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December, with GA tix on sale tomorrow.
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Dave & Buster’s has opened its first Australian venue
Part arcade playground, part sports bar, part casual dining spot – it’s the kind of place where friendly competition, big screens and late-night snacks collide.
WHAT’S ON
Perth CBD gets buzzing with World Bee Day celebrations
Head to Murray Street Mall from 8am today to find out about all the different honeys produced in Western Australia, the ins and outs of beekeeping, and how to make your garden bee-friendly.
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The simple safety switch check that could save your life at home
Residual current devices – RCDs, or safety switches – are the single most effective protection against electrocution, serious electrical injury and electrical fires in the home.
TODAY/TONIGHT
Beginners Line Dance Class with Boot’n’Booty Slappin’ at Bayswater Drill Hall
Learn some basic steps and beginner-friendly modern line dances set to a mix of modern country and pop music. No dance experience required, just bring a good attitude!
WHAT’S ON
If you love a weekend market, this is the guide for you — what’s on around Perth this week
One of the more pleasing third spaces that has arisen over the past few years is surely the weekend market. By no means a new concept, Perth has plenty of them around town all the time and if you’re on hunt for some new options this weekend, you’re in luck:
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‘Gram of the Week
One for the weekend warriors: Churchman Brook Dam is 45 minutes southeast of Perth and is a scenic spot for picnics, walking trails and a playground.
Built in 1929, the dam once helped provide a substantial portion of Perth’s water supply. Today it’s an ideal spot to enjoy and explore the Perth Hills.