Happy last-long-weekend-for-a-few-months-eve to all who celebrate — or commiserate, as it were.
Today we’re getting you reacquainted with a Subi stalwart, Lady of Ro, which is now in the hands of Perth hospo stalwart, Daniel Goodsell. And if you’re looking for some activities to do over the long weekend, we’ve kept it mostly undercover/indoors — we know the first big rains of winter are always a little foreign to us Perth ‘it’s a dry heat’ folks.
See you next Tuesday!
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
EAT & DRINK
“Lots of energy, no egos.” Let us reintroduce you to the new-look Lady of Ro
“It’s a bit of a full circle!”
It’s a blustery afternoon, and we’re perched at the bar at the freshly-reopened Lady of Ro, having a good old yarn with new owner Daniel Goodsell.
Does the name sound familiar? The experienced restauranteur has had a hand what can only be described as a breathtaking number of Perth’s landmark venues – places including Balthazar, Duende, il Lido, Bread in Common, Coogee Common, Billie H, Gordon Street Garage, Alex Hotel and Shadow, Ode to Sirens, and now, Lady of Ro.
The Rokeby Road restaurant has been a key part of Subiaco’s dining landscape for about 15 years – originally under the stewardship of Despina and Brian Tanner, who before opening the restaurant, also owned Boucla next door before (and opened John Street Café back in the ’80s).
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POPPING INTO…
Strange Company for some Sunday arvo jazz
A long standing tradition in Freo, Strange Company’s Sunday jazz sessions are the perfect way to end the weekend (or kick onto a long weekend). Get down from 4pm and enjoy those inimitable Sunday-arvo-in-Freo vibes.
WHAT’S ON
The best indoor activities around Perth
Well in a shocking turn of events it appears the first weekend of winter is going to be WET! If you find yourself scrambling for something to do that isn’t just plonking on the couch, then you’ve come to the right place.
SEE YOU AT…
Karrinyup Swapmart on Sunday morning
Speaking of undercover activities, every Sunday at Karrinyup Shopping Cetnre the B1 Yellow Carpark off Davenport Street hosts a Sunday Swapmart from 6.30-10am (so you don’t have to worry about parking chaos).
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TODAY/TONIGHT
Freocast Friday at Frankies Bar in Fremantle
Feel like a Friday night boogie? Freocast kicks off their Friday winter series with a free party tonight! From 7pm catch Soap Popera with Jemma, Global Rythmns with DJ MDX & Roberto and Moonlight Rendezvous with Gazeli B2B Hamdan.
EAT & DRINK
What’s open around Perth this WA Day
We’re being blessed with another long weekend because this upcoming Monday 1 June is WA Day.
Still trying to figure out how to spend this extra day off? This list might just help you out.
While many Perth businesses will be closing their doors and enjoying some well-deserved rest, others will be operating as usual. Here’s a roundup of what’s open across the city so you can plan your weekend accordingly:
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CWEATHERD
Weekend Forecast
Today: Max 19
Showers
Saturday: Min 7 / Max 21
Showers increasing
Sunday: Min 11 / Max 20
Showers, windy
Monday: Min 12 / Max 13
Showers easing