business news
Embracing change and putting customers first: How Love Affair Boutique is still going strong after 15 years
07/03/2025
When co-owners Renee Demana and Emily Corletto marked Love Affair Boutique's 15th anniversary last November, they celebrated in understated style. “We didn't have a party or anything like that,” says Renee. “We just went out for dinner as a team, but it felt really special. And of course we celebrated...
Eliza Piro is bringing her wearable art to Adelaide's hottest lifestyle precinct
03/03/2025
There's no mistaking the work of local artist Eliza Piro, whose intricate botanic motifs are so filled with colour they seem to leap off the canvas. In fact, her signature style is so recognisable that when flamboyant cricket writer Bharat Sundaresan appeared on a recent episode of Australian Story wearing...
Best in class — Eastside Business Awards nominations open for businesses and operators
21/02/2025
The Eastside Business Awards return in 2025 to celebrate the contributions and achievements of local businesses from successful start-ups and family-owned enterprises to vibrant cafes, bars and restaurants, iconic food and beverage manufacturers, arts and entertainment. “Small businesses are the bedrock of the local economy, employing more than 5,000 residents...
The new face of Food Secrets
19/02/2025
As a passionate foodie, Jane Reilly OAM is a beloved local media personality and culinary enthusiast, known for her engaging personality and commitment to promoting South Australia. With more than a decade of experience in television and multiple awards to her name, Jane is a household name and a trusted...
Mensa is The Parade's new home for multi-regional Italian food
17/02/2025
Acclaimed chef Eugenio Maiale knows that every great meal starts with the finest ingredients. It's why he chose the name Flour Eggs Water for one of his Sydney pasta bars. When he returned to Adelaide after the pandemic, he wanted to continue that legacy of serving top quality Italian food...
The Fringe heads east this festival season
14/02/2025
The Fringe Heads East This Festival Season As summer slowly fades into autumn, most of the country is settling down for 2025. But here in Adelaide the party is just about to begin. With 1,300 shows at 500 venues spread throughout South Australia, the Adelaide Fringe now takes over the...
Here's everything you need to Beat The Heat at the beach this Summer
06/02/2025
With the entire city currently sweltering through a weeklong heatwave, Adelaide's long stretches of beach have never looked more inviting. Plan appropriately and a day spent splashing in the shallows and building sandcastles can be pure bliss. But forget a few essential ingredients and your day in paradise can quickly...
Your ultimate summer drinks guide in NPSP
06/02/2025
Toast the season with a perfect summer cocktail The award-winning dishes that emerge from arkhé's kitchen have earned the restaurant a national reputation, but the bar staff more than hold their own with a constantly rotating cocktail list that showcases some truly exceptional flavours. Grab a seat in the spacious...
Fred Salon is your new home away from home
06/02/2025
When expert hairdresser Amanda Musolino was coming up with a salon name after 16 years of working for other people, she knew she wanted something that really stood out. “I was looking for something fun, easy to remember and different from the other salon names out there,” she recalls. Together...
A Colourful Retro Korean Experience Has Just Landed on The Parade
18/12/2024
When the Plus 82 group opened its first venue eight years ago, Korean culture in Adelaide was limited to a few traditional barbecue restaurants. But as Korean music, film and television exploded in popularity, the nation’s distinctive cuisine began to spread across the city. Whether you’re a fan of Squid...
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
on 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...