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Trilogy Projects is Looking to the Past to Build a Better Future
06/12/2024
They say that good things come in threes, and that’s definitely true for Trilogy Projects. Named after the trio of founding partners, the award-winning design and construction firm is also notable for the three-stage process that ensures every project is a success from concept to completion. Formed eight years ago,...
Local Hospitality Business Had To Close One Venue To Unlock A New Level Of Success
06/12/2024
Hospitality is in Sam Worrall-Thompson’s blood. His father is a celebrity chef in the UK, and it was natural that he’d find himself heading up a kitchen one day. What was less predictable was the manner in which he turned Magill Road cafe Fine & Fettle into the hub of...
A New Barbecue Restaurant Is Expanding The Parade’s Hottest Precinct
29/11/2024
Since opening in 2021, Norwood fine diner arkhé has drawn rave reviews from food critics across the nation and has helped make The Parade the go-to destination for diners who love their ingredients grilled, seared and smoked over an open flame. And now their next door neighbours are taking that...
NPSP: A top location in Australia's business landscape
on 21/11/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has been recognised for having the 'lowest risk of business failure' in Australia, according to the CreditorWatch Business Risk Index for August 2024. Mayor Bria attributes this success to the resilience of nearly 8,000 local businesses and the Council’s supportive approach. “We...
In Your Best Interests: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Loan
18/11/2024
As the Director and CEO of Brokerage & Co, Sergio Stefano oversees one of the fastest growing brokerages in Australia. But he admits that he had a rather unusual apprenticeship before entering the world of finance. “After leaving school, I worked as a bouncer on Hindley Street before working as...
Five Must-Read Books To Pick Up This Summer
13/11/2024
With the days getting longer and the thermometer slowly but surely creeping upwards, now is the perfect time to think about what to pack in your beach bag alongside the bathers, towel and umbrella. But finding the perfect summer book can be as challenging as choosing just one flavour from...
This Globetrotting New Indian Fusion Restaurant Tells A Story With Every Dish
13/11/2024
When Maheep Singh joined the kitchen team at SkyCity in 2020, it was merely the latest chapter in a global culinary odyssey that had taken him from his native India as far as Kuwait and K’Gari (Fraser Island). And while his timing was in many ways unfortunate, there was a...
Creative Home Renovations Gets a Facelift
31/10/2024
When Stephen Maio began working as a tiler 40 years ago, he was simply looking for a way to support himself and his family. But as the successful jobs mounted up, he noticed that most clients didn’t want to deal with a host of different contractors. Instead they wanted to...
arkhé Channels the Power of Collaboration
30/10/2024
Before opening the flame-driven fine diner arkhé, which turns three in November, chef Jake Kellie honed his skills working under culinary luminaries including Heston Blumenthal, Dave Pynt and Matt Moran. But he also found inspiration from plenty of other sources. Like the decadent foie gras burger he tasted when five...
The Secret’s Out About The Parade’s Newest Seafood Restaurant
25/10/2024
Growing up in the seaside suburb of Henley Beach, it’s no surprise that Rob Leopardi developed an abiding love for fishing and spending time by the ocean. That passion lasted through the decades he spent working in cafes, restaurants and hotels, and when he decided to open his own venue...
Amadio Wines wins World’s Best Cabernet!
21/10/2024
Awarded first place in the Cabernet Sauvignon category at the AWC Vienna awards in Austria (one of the largest wine competitions in the world), celebrate this achievement with Amadio Wines. Beating over 1,400 producers across 41 countries their Sebastien’s Reserve Cabernet (2021) has placed Amadio Wine even higher on the...
Rosa Mexicano Brings Vibrant, Affordable Mexican Cuisine to The Parade
on 28/08/2024
Spend any time eating your way around the food cultures of the world and you’ll soon discover that every cuisine has a unique personality. Some are formal and fussy while others combine flavours with delightful ease. National cuisines can be fiery, fresh or staunchly traditional, displaying as many personalities as...
Say Hola to The New Small Bar That’s Giving Away World-Famous Jamón
on 15/08/2024
When David España Gallardo moved to Adelaide a few years ago, he was pleasantly surprised with just about every aspect of his new life. “There are a lot of green areas, everything is so close, and Adelaide is great for families,” he enthuses. “The wines from South Australia are incredible,...
A Unique Hybrid Model has Helped This Restaurant to Thrive in a Challenging Hospitality Climate
on 14/08/2024
The Thai Guy wasn’t originally meant to be a restaurant. When it started in 2023, it was a food truck serving Bangkok-style street food at festivals around town. Next came catering, and when partners Terry Intarakhamhaeng and Jade Rice found a site on Magill Road just 700 metres from their...
You have got to be in it to win it!
06/08/2024
That is the message from the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters’ Shop to Win competition winner, Gail Casey. In June 2024, Ms Casey won a Ford Puma St-Line valued at $35,250. Ms Casey, of Norwood, who entered the competition six times, described her reaction as “gobsmacked” when she...
Boutique Mon Ami – local fashion on the international stage
06/08/2024
Lovers of fashion in Europe, Singapore, New Zealand, United States and Canada have their pick of stylists from all over the world, but they choose Boutique Mon Ami in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters for their retail therapy. This family business, a two times Eastside Business Fashion...
Voices, Oysters and Lifesaving Laughs: Three Can’t Miss Talks At This Year’s Raising The Bar
02/08/2024
Every year, Raising The Bar assembles a fascinating collection of thought leaders, topical experts and first-time speakers for a series of informal talks in bars. All across the city of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters, they bring audiences together as they tackle a range of under-discussed topics and blow them...
This Boutique Beverage Company is Shaking Up Australia’s Soft Drink Industry
22/07/2024
Scott Giles never planned to change the way Australians look at carbonated beverages. He didn’t even make soft drinks when Mischief Brew launched a decade ago; back then, he was busy bottling cold brew coffee in the back of a share house. But as the business grew, he moved to...
You Can Now Taste Portugal’s Most Iconic Snack
02/07/2024
In the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal’s rulers helped to kickstart the Age of Discovery by sending fleets of caravels across the vast oceans towards unknown lands. In the process, they also helped to embed the idea of saudade – a melancholy yearning for something or someone that is absent...
Council's Mid-Year Business Networking Event
01/07/2024
Mayor Robert Bria used the event to thank traders for investing in the City and supporting a number of Council initiatives, including the AFL Gather Round, Eastside Business Awards and the Eastern Regional Alliance (ERA) Business Advisory Service. “Rather than talk about the Council’s success regarding economic development, I wanted...
Essentials to strengthen your small business
27/06/2024
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are offering a suite of masterclasses designed to strengthen your small business knowledge. During these free online sessions, you will have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs. Access the free resources now and...
How Rustic Gourmet Built a Successful Business From the Ground Up
11/06/2024
When Kath Nugent moved Rustic Gourmet’s second store from Kent Town to Norwood Green earlier this year, there was one thing she had to bring with her to ensure the cafe’s continuing success. But she wasn’t concerned about fancy ingredients or expensive kitchen equipment: she knows the most valuable asset...
Modern Streetwear Meets Retro Vibes: Say Hello To Never Trev
11/06/2024
As Area Manager for Denim + Cloth, Sarah Waldron spent a decade learning about every aspect of the fashion business. So when her boss decided to move on from the Norwood location, it was a no-brainer to take over the site. “I've worked at all three Denim + Cloth locations...
Make Your Next International Trip A Breeze with Helloworld and Travelex
04/06/2024
As Travelex’s Head of Marketing for Australia & New Zealand, Rob Dempsey has plenty of experience traversing the globe. But even the most seasoned travellers get caught out every now and then. Catching a taxi to Paris’ Gare du Nord on a family trip to Europe last July, he flashed...
Full Circle: the Former 360 Gradi Site has Reopened as a Modern Italian and Australian Restaurant
04/06/2024
If Jasprit Singh has learned anything during his time in the hospitality industry, it’s that two is almost always better than one. The serial restaurateur owns Raj on Taj locations in Hyde Park and Blackwood, and after taking over beloved Brighton café Juniper & Pine he soon realised that he...