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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...
This weekend: AFL footy fever at Norwood Oval
Excitement is building across Norwood as the AFL’s biggest festival of football returns to South Australia. This April, AFL Gather Round will once again bring thousands of fans to Norwood Oval and The Parade for a weekend of elite football, food and celebration. Norwood Oval will host two exciting matches...
Celebrating Women in Business This International Women’s Day
Image: Local business women Gabriella, Tatiana and Antonetta Throughout the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, female business owners are shaping the local economy with resilience, creativity and heart. When Gabriella Cavuoto and her husband took over European Cafe on The Parade in 1979, there was no such thing...
Food, family and fun: Sognare Italiano is bringing traditional Italian dining to Magill Road
Growing up with two parents from the Napoli region in southern Italy, Deanna Pallotta's home was always busy with visitors. “I grew up with my mum and my dad putting on the best displays of food and welcoming all the family in,” she recalls. And those two pillars are at...
Exciting changes coming to the 2026 Eastside Business Awards
The Eastside Business Awards is back for the ninth consecutive year—and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting programs yet. Hosted by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters in partnership with Solstice Media, the Awards continue to shine a spotlight on the incredible local...
