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Happy hump day to all who celebrate! And if you’re still on holidays? I hope you’re having a fantastic time! (OK, I admit that last bit was said through gritted teeth).
Between you and me, I maaaaay have been hoping for an easy breezy start to the year – but January has hit the ground running with a huge new hospo precinct about to open their doors, conservation breakthroughs at Perth Zoo and heaps more. Too much good news? A champagne problem, for sure! Or, given the list below: a margarita problem?
OK, OK, I’ll see myself out…
Sally Hall, Cultural Editor, Perth is OK!
EAT & DRINK
Where to get the best margaritas around Perth
Is there a more perfect for summer drink than an ice cool margarita?
If your answer is no then this list is for you!
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
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Vic Park’s huge new hospo precinct to open this month
The long awaited Baillie Hill precinct and its five hospitality venues within have announced their opening date – and it’s just a few weeks away!
NEWS
Singlefile scores Gold in WA Tourism Awards for third year running
Singlefile Wines has taken out Gold for the third year running in Category 16 – Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries, with the Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards, and honestly, it tracks.
NEWS
Perth Zoo celebrates hatching of critically endangered WA parrot
A decade-long conservation effort has resulted in a new Western Ground Parrot chick hatching, which joins the Zoo’s new Little Penguin chick!
NEWS
Arena Joondalup’s new swimming facility to open at the end of February
After two years closed, northern suburbs locals are just weeks away from diving into Arena Joondalup’s new Olympic-standard indoor lap pool.
TODAY/TONIGHT
Rooftop Racquet Club at QT Perth
QT’s Rooftop Racquet Club has swung into town, serving impossibly icy Altos Match Point Palomas and salt rimmed Margaritas, matched with a delectable ‘Game, Set & Match’ menu. Open-play pickleball, sundowner DJ sets and more await…
EAT & DRINK
Cool down at Perth’s best ice cream and gelato spots
Perth’s niche of dessert joints has exploded over the last couple of years, accompanied by an influx of new and improved ice cream and gelato stores.
Gelato carts and pop-up vendors have evolved into regular fixtures in Perth, allowing for the people of our state to enjoy locally churned ice cream and gelato.
Here’s a bunch of the best ice cream and gelato spots around Perth:
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Throwback Thursday
Remember when Cottesloe had a beachside pool?
Courtesy of State Library of Western Australia.