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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...
City of NPSP to co-host Mainstreet SA Conference
28/05/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters and Unley Council have been named as co-hosts of the highly regarded Mainstreet SA Conference. Mayor Robert Bria, who joined the Mainstreet SA Committee in January this year, said the Council is very proud to be co-hosting the conference, which is the...
New Location, Same Impeccable Service: Marro’s Hair & Beauty Lands on The Parade
22/05/2024
With almost a century of combined experience in hair care, Tina and Angelo Marro have been helping Adelaideans of all stripes find their perfect look for generations. But after operating the salon that bears their name from Firle since 1987, last year they decided that Marro’s Hair & Beauty needed...
Win a Ford Puma ST by spending $25 on The Parade
on 01/05/2024
Shoppers and visitors to South Australia’s Premier Mainstreet, The Parade, who spend $25 or more have the chance to win a Ford Puma ST-Line, valued at $35,250. The second prize is a Sequioa Lodge Stay for two people and a Prancing Horse Luxury Driving Experience and the third prize is...
The Taco of the Town
26/04/2024
And that is exactly what husband and wife Joel Adams and Morgen Britt did just a little over 20 years ago when they started Chile Mojo. “When we came to Australia from Seattle, Mexico’s world class cuisine was severely under-represented. I have always had an interest in Mexican food. It...
Crookies, Cronuts and Tira Misu Lobster Tails: Jenny’s Bakery is Bringing a Taste of the Sweet Life to Norwood Mall
22/04/2024
Joe Titaro has spent a decade working at the original Jenny’s Bakery location in Eastwood, but for almost that entire time the Bakery Manager has dreamed of opening a store closer to home. “It’s a family business and we live in the Norwood area so I’ve always had my eyes...
Live Football, Epic Happy Hours and an Iconic Aussie Band: Your Guide to Everything Happening on The Parade
02/04/2024
Mad March may be well and truly in the rearview mirror, but the festival season is still alive and well with Gather Round on the horizon. Thousands of interstate visitors will descend on Adelaide this weekend for a frenzy of football that includes two massive games at Norwood Oval. 2023...
Record number of businesses nominated
20/03/2024
Each year, the Council’s Eastside Business Awards continue to gain momentum and this year is proving to be a resounding success with a record number of local businesses nominated. For the first time the Council will also be introducing a Legends category, which will seek to recognise those businesses that...
Meet The Local Fitness Coach Training the Next Generation of Olympians
14/03/2024
“I got into fitness training reasonably late compared to a lot of people,” admits Bryan Beinke, but he had a fair excuse. After all, he spent his twenties winning three SANFL premierships with the Port Adelaide Magpies and was part of the Adelaide and North Melbourne AFL teams before spending...
The Parade Now Has A 24-Hour Pharmacy
27/02/2024
There are few worse feelings than waking up in the middle of the night with a sick child or loved one, especially when it’s a long drive to the nearest hospital. Thankfully, that situation just became a lot easier for metropolitan Adelaide residents with the launch of South Australia’s first...
Pilates Gets a Luxe Upgrade at Love Athletica
15/02/2024
For more than a decade, Pilates has been steadily growing in popularity, and it seems like there’s a new studio opening somewhere in Adelaide every second week. Chelsea Matters puts the movement regime’s appeal down to the fact that “it’s low impact but it can be high intensity, so it’s...
Frankly Bagels rolls into Norwood Green
05/02/2024
Christie Wilkinson and Jack Crichton spent years working in cafes and helping to open venues for others before deciding to strike out on their own. And when the time was right to launch their own business, they knew they wanted to bring something new to the table. “We’d both travelled ...