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Inside the luxe salon where every haircut comes with a massage
08/12/2025
When Athena Riccio decided to open Total Look salon 29 years ago, everyone thought she was mad. “But I'd been working from home for eight years, and at the time I had post-natal depression and an 18-month-old and I just needed a change,” she recalls. “So I picked a location...
Take the hassle out of hosting with this simple summer recipe
26/11/2025
Long summer days and warm evenings perfumed with the scent of jasmine mean the beginning of outdoor hosting season is upon us. Whether you're trying to impress family, friends or colleagues, the key to hosting a successful evening is finding a no-fuss recipe that still has a serious wow factor....
Adelaide's most beloved record store is starting a new chapter
24/11/2025
Since opening its doors in 1988, Big Star has established a reputation as Adelaide's best-loved record store. Generations of local music lovers have discovered their favourite bands in the record stacks and legendary basement gigs. And while many customers first encountered the Rundle Street store, the original Big Star was...
Big celebrations at this year's Business Networking event
20/11/2025
More than 120 people, representing businesses from across the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, attended the End of Year Networking event, held on Wednesday 19 November at Outdoors on Parade Guests enjoyed wine and finger food while taking advantage of the opportunity to network, share stories about the...
You can bank on The Parade
20/11/2025
While online banking offers on-the-go convenience, there are some financial transactions and conversations that are best dealt with face-to-face. And when it comes to banks and banking, no other mainstreet delivers quite like The Parade. The Parade, Norwood is South Australia’s premier mainstreet and uniquely positioned as a one-stop-shop for...
Adelaide's most sought-after sweet treats have landed in St Peters
14/11/2025
For Adelaideans with a sweet tooth, the merest mention of Shibui is cause for excitement. The legendary Grote Street dessert bar has developed a reputation for whimsical sweet treats that are as photogenic as they are delicious. In addition to the city centre venue, Shibui food carts have become a...
AFL Gather Round back at The Parade in 2026
12/11/2025
AFL Gather Round will return to The Parade in April 2026 with two matches scheduled for Norwood Oval. Sydney will take on Gold Coast in a twilight match on Saturday 11 April and Geelong will go to battle against the West Coast Eagles on Sunday 12 April. Gather Round 2026...
This local brewer is bringing back the golden age of craft beer
05/11/2025
When Oscar Matthews became Little Bang's Head Brewer in 2022, the brand was already a legend in the SA craft brewing scene. So he quickly set about learning everything he could from co-founder Ryan Davidson, “who just oozes what Little Bang is in a creative sense.” After cutting his teeth...
From Colombia to Adelaide, El Jefe is a coffee liqueur with a difference
30/10/2025
When Julian Gonzalez was growing up in the Colombian town of Bucamaranga, his parents noticed two things. One, he was always asking questions. And two, he was a very fussy eater. “My mum and dad always complained that I was so picky; I would always notice if things tasted a...
A new spritz bar is bringing Europe to Magill Road
28/10/2025
Ever since Austrian soldiers first asked for a splash of soda in their wine, the spritz has been a drink on the rise. Combining the best elements of sparkling wine and cocktails, it's the go-to option when the weather starts to warm up. “Aperol spritz is like Eurosummer in a...
Get your pool ready for the summer – and save up to 40%
20/10/2025
Daylight savings hits differently for everyone. It can be a reason to celebrate longer days and warmer weather, or to enter the final stretch of the school year. For Michael Zuodar, it's also a sign that things are about to get busy. Every year, the Operations Manager at Poolwerx St...
Sundae Best: Where to find the coolest ice cream on The Parade
09/10/2025
When the summer heat kicks in, there’s nothing quite like an ice cream to cool you down and lift your spirits. Whether you’re into fun, over-the-top creations or authentic Italian gelato, The Parade has plenty of spots serving up the sweetest summer indulgence. Here’s our roundup of the best places...
Meet Lola's: Magill Road's new(ish) wine bar is “grungy with a bit of disco”
03/10/2025
Spring is a time of new beginnings, and if you walk past Norwood Green this weekend you'll notice that East End Cellars Norwood has undergone a lightning-quick transformation. After two years in business, “We came to the conclusion that there's only one East End Cellars,” says Group Operations Manager Olivia...
This award-winning distillery in Kent Town has a different approach
26/09/2025
With more than 100 distilleries spread across South Australia, Jed Coffey acknowledges that “gin is a pretty flooded market. That means it's hard to sell a lot of bottles off the shelf unless you've got a pretty big marketing budget.” So when he launched Reform Distilling after 16 years as...
Big Ideas, Shared Locally Thanks to Raising the Bar Adelaide 2025
23/09/2025
For one night only, local hotels across the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters were once again transformed into vibrant classrooms as Raising the Bar Adelaide took over the City on Tuesday 5 August 2025. Now in its eighth year, this much-loved annual event once again delivered 20 talks...
Sooki Boutique: Where style meets experience
16/09/2025
There’s nothing quite like stepping into a beautiful boutique – racks lined with on-trend pieces, luxe fabrics waiting to be touched and the thrill of finding that perfect outfit (bonus points if it’s on sale!). Shopping isn’t just a necessity – it’s an experience – and with the social calendar...
This new look store is pioneering quiet luxury
10/09/2025
Trenery may have begun life as Country Road's older sibling, but the contemporary fashion label has evolved significantly in the fifteen years since its launch. So much so that the entire brand was relaunched in 2023 and it's not just the elegant clothing lines that received a makeover. The more...
Plan your visit to The Parade
28/08/2025
The Parade, Norwood is always buzzing with activity, offering the perfect destination for shopping, dining and enjoying time with family and friends. While the George Street Upgrade works are underway, we’re working hard to ensure that your visit is still as enjoyable and seamless as possible. Construction works are an...
Art Images Gallery celebrates win at the 2025 Eastside Business Awards
22/08/2025
Art Images Gallery has been collecting congratulations and kudos since being named Best Arts & Culture/Entertainment Experience in the 2025 Eastside Business Awards, an honour that has befitting the leading art institution and service provider. Now in its 40th year, Art Images Gallery has been a cornerstone of contemporary art...
Triple threat: uncorking a winery with three cellar doors
19/08/2025
With more than 330 cellar doors spread around the state, South Australian wine drinkers are spoilt for choice. Some prestigious brands like Penfolds even have more than one tasting room. But there's surely only one wine brand in the country that can boast cellar doors in three different regions. If...
This award-winning cafe is building community one latte at a time
13/08/2025
Stefan Iannace grew up watching many of his family members run their own businesses, and from a young age he knew that he wanted to follow in their footsteps. As a child, he imagined selling beans for soups and salads. But after several years as a cafe-hopping barista he set...
This retailer is using technology to combine friendly service with the convenience of online shopping
13/08/2025
When the team at Gazman Norwood refurbished the store earlier this year, they decided to remove all the fittings and start afresh. The result is a completely reimagined store that somehow has more display space on the shop floor and a larger storage room out back. Just as importantly, says...
Prove Patisserie: Showing us how proud our food manufacturers are!
12/08/2025
Prove is thrilled to announce its second consecutive win in the ‘Best Food Manufacturer’ category at the 2025 Eastside Business Awards. After taking home the title in 2024, this year’s win feels like the icing on the cake and they are beyond grateful for the continued support. The buzz around...
Community comes first for this family-owned pharmacy
08/08/2025
Of the many lessons Lenny and Celeste Tran have learned during their twenty years in the pharmacy sector, the most important might be the role that community plays in their lives. Lenny started his career at Lyell McEwin Hospital and Celeste spent years working in a large pharmacy group, but...
Raising the Bar Adelaide is on tomorrow night
04/08/2025
10 Bars. 20 Talks. 1 Night Only. Don’t Miss Out. It’s nearly here—the biggest night of smart, social learning in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters. Raising the Bar Adelaide returns Tuesday 5 August, transforming local pubs into pop-up lecture theatres for a one-night-only knowledge experience. And yes,...