I’ll keep today’s intro brief on account of one foot being firmly out the long weekend door, but a heartfelt shoutout to Young George, closing its doors tonight after 10 years elevating East Fremantle’s dining scene to some seriously lofty heights. Find out more in food news down the bottom…
And for the rest of ya — whatever the next four days may entail, may they be filled with a few cheeky chocolates, some friends and fam, a wee bit of relaxation, and dare we say it, another West Coast win?
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
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Time for a Top Up — vote for WA’s best wine and win a $10K getaway for you and three pals
Top Up Wines has opened voting for its second annual Top 100, the WA public vote that asks wine lovers to pick the state’s best drops rather than leaving it to the judges.
More than 20,000 votes came in during last year’s inaugural run, which saw Ampersand Estate’s Pinot Noir ultimately taking the top spot ahead of Stella Bella’s Luminosa Cabernet Sauvignon and Cherubino’s Ad Hoc Pinot Grigio.
And now the competition is open again, with wineries big and small across the state vying for a spot on the list.
The concept is straightforward: head to topupwines.com, vote for the wines you actually drink, and see how WA’s collective taste shakes out.
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Copping a free HCB in Subi this morning
If you’re reading this early today and happen to be rolling around the Subi massive, head to The Baking Corner or Community Coffee Co. to grab yourself a free hot cross bun thanks to See Subiaco! One per person until they run out 🐰🐰🐰
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The best kid friendly restaurants and cafes around Fremantle
Whether it’s a play area, an A+ children’s menu, or chilled vibes, these venues in Fremantle and surrounds will keep you and your little ones happy pre- or post- visiting the Street Arts Festival.
Lee James (@leejamestattoo)
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Tattoos for Tails Art Exhibition in South Freo
This community art exhibition at Terrace Greenhouuse brings together 40 local artists, businesses and sponsors to raise funds for over 15 WA animal rescues. Original artworks are on display and available from Friday night til Sunday.
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PortFest brings a giant whale and a navy frigate to Albany
Albany marks 200 years of its port with a free community event that features a whale of a different kind — a 10-metre puppet joined by a Royal Australian Navy warship, along with a day’s worth of things to discover on the waterfront.
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roller Easter Thursday at the Rosemount Hotel
This one goes out to our old school d’n’b heads! The legendary roller Easter Thursday is back tonight with free entry before 6pm ($10 afterwards), and a huge night of local legends, drink specials and discount meals over three rooms.
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An East Freo icon closes its doors tonight after 10 years
Another week, another unfortunate closure. After 10 years, it was announced this week that East Freo icon Young George is closing its doors imminently, with their last service on April 2.
"The industry has faced an incredibly difficult few years and we have reached the end of our journey. To our team, past and present: You are the heart and soul behind every accolade we ever earned. To our guests: Thank you for every seat you filled and every memory shared over the last ten years."
"We are so proud of the legacy we leave behind."
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Sal and Amy hit the road again!
This time the dynamic duo popped into Manning Japanese restaurant Hiyori — a delightfully tranquil spo — to enjoy one of their tasty, picture-perfect teishoku lunch sets.
(In case you're wondering, they shared the cod and the wagyu — both great.)