Thanks to an initiative set up with the Subi Night Market, dozens of locals got to meet their neighbours at a long table wine tasting put on by Commune Wine Store, over six Saturday nights.
Called Meet Your Street, it involved residents pitching their own street for the event as a way of bringing the community together. Market co-ordinator Nikki Graski chose the lucky participants.
One of those was Duke Street resident, Rachel Lee, who attended with her husband Mike Hanlin and baby Charlotte as part of the winning Coolgardie Street combo.
“The event was a great opportunity to meet new faces and properly connect with others beyond a passing morning chat on the way to the coffee shop,” she said.
“We all bought food from the market vendors. The bao buns and bratwurst with chips were a highlight for us.”
Up to 50 people from each winning street were given the exclusive long table to share in the heart of Market Square as they helped themselves to a variety of complimentary wine tastings from independent producers across WA.
The markets run through to April and will feature music as well as artisan crafts, sustainable fashion and local treasures.
