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Big wins for small business at Eastside Business Awards
Nine local businesses were crowned winners of the 2026 Eastside Business Awards at a celebration at Norwood Concert Hall on Wednesday 22 April. This year’s Eastside Business Awards attracted more than 700 business nominations from across the community, a clear reflection of the strong support for celebrating local success. Since...
How to spend the perfect day on The Parade
With more than 60 restaurants and cafes, dozens of boutique shopping options and a welcoming, cosmopolitan atmosphere, The Parade has something for everyone. Rather than a single standout business, it's the unique blend of cuisine, culture and community within easy walking distance that makes it one of Adelaide's most vibrant...
Norwood Payneham & St Peters economy continues to shine despite economic headwinds
The Norwood Payneham & St Peters economy continues to grow at a solid pace, further cementing its reputation as the number one council in Australia for the lowest risk of business failure. Spendmapp data shows spending in March 2026 was $168m, attributing $31m to residents of the City, $130m to...
Shop The Parade for your chance to win big this autumn
As the weather cools down, the stakes are heating up on The Parade, Norwood as shoppers have the chance to win incredible prizes, including a brand new Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, in the precincts Shop to Win competition. From Monday 20 April to Sunday 14 June, shoppers must spend $25 or...
Meet the owners behind local businesses
Behind every shopfront, café and service on our streets is a story, and at the heart of each story is a local business owner who has taken a leap, followed a passion and committed to building something meaningful in our community. Our Meet the Owner video series celebrates these individuals...
This new Neapolitan-style coffee bar sees a Cibo founder return to his roots
As the co-founder of Cibo, Roberto Cardone has helped shape Adelaide's hospitality scene for more than three decades. After the original Cibo Ristorante ushered in a wave of refined modern Italian venues, the espresso bars that spread across the city from 2000 onwards helped to elevate Adelaide's coffee game. His...
Adelaide's newest hotel brings smart technology and home comforts to Hackney
Queensland chef Alanna Sapwell-Stone's new restaurant Esmay has been turning plenty of heads in Adelaide's dining scene lately. But right next door, an even more ambitious project is taking shape. Rising above the heritage-listed Hackney Hotel, the three-storey Urban Rest Hackney Hotel is the first hotel in the City of...
This family-owned pub is a cornerstone of the local community
Established on the corner of The Parade and Queen Street in 1856, The Bath Hotel is more than simply a pub. This long-standing community hub is a vital part of Norwood's identity. Tony Franzon has been part of the business since 1987, when his parents took over the venue, and...
More than 700 businesses nominated in this year's Eastside Business Awards
The people have spoken — more than 700 local businesses have been nominated in the 2026 Eastside Business Awards and the finalists have now been revealed. From cafés and restaurants to retailers, health providers and professional services, this year’s finalists showcase the passion, innovation and dedication that make our City...
A recipe for success: how one local bakery is making inclusivity a piece of cake
Growing up in his parents' bakery, James Schmidt had almost unlimited access to a mouthwatering array of tempting baked treats. “They started Budapest Cakes in 1956, and I started my apprenticeship with them when I was sixteen,” he recalls. “Back then, I would have eaten something from the bakery every...
