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The Optometrist with a vision
Norwood Mall has had an optometry practice for close to three decades, but when Robert Seiler took it over four years ago he decided that Wallis & Wallis Optometrists needed a new name. And rather than simply add his own, he christened it Optomed to reflect his specialities. The first...
Meet the boutique owner who personally tries on every item she stocks
Bettina Melick’s family has worked in the clothing industry since the 1940s. She remembers going into the family store after school as a five year old and over five decades spent in “the rag trade”, she’s learnt plenty about the business. Bettina put many of those lessons into action when...
How to cook the perfect steak every time
When owner John O’Connell started Bos Taurus Butchery two years ago, he began by making a few changes to the existing store in Norwood Place. The first was to add a rail so he could bring whole animals in and break them down. Because he only has a small coolroom...
Visit the Local “Supermarket for Health Foods”
When Vanessa Natsias’ father bought Norwood Health Foods in 2012, healthy lifestyles were already well and truly on their way from the fringe to the mainstream and that movement has only grown since then. She describes the store as a mini supermarket for health foods, with products catering to vegetarian,...
Your Ultimate Guide To Eating Out On Magill Road
Breakfast: SAHA In an airy home filled with stylish blonde timber furnishings and local artworks, SAHA’s new location is the perfect place to start the day. The name means “health” in Arabic so it’s no surprise that fresh dishes with a Middle Eastern twist rule the mornings here - the...
The Top Winter Fashion Trends for 2021
As the weather cools down and trees shed their coats, it’s time for you to do the opposite and rug up against the cold. But staying warm and looking great can still go hand in hand. We asked three experts on The Parade for their recommendations on how to combat...
Meet The Store Owner Who Came To The Parade For Two Years And Stayed For Two Decades
Patrick Gladwich was only ever supposed to stay for a couple of years. Back in 1998, he was a sales rep for Pasta Chef when he heard that the owner of The Parade store was thinking of selling up. There were only two Pasta Chef outlets in Adelaide at the...
Put Your Best Foot Forward at this Parade Institution
The $110 million redevelopment of Coles Norwood signals an exciting new chapter for The Parade. But it’s still business as usual for the longstanding traders of Norwood Mall. Wander down the shaded arcade and you’ll find a welcoming community of business owners from all walks of life, so there’s never...
Shine Bright Like a Diamond at this Beauty Salon
The $110 million redevelopment of Coles Norwood signals an exciting new chapter for The Parade. But it’s still business as usual for the longstanding traders of Norwood Mall. Wander down the shaded arcade and you’ll find a welcoming community of business owners from all walks of life, so there’s never...
Magill Road Comes Alive For Record Store Day
When Wolfie’s Records opened just down the road from Big Star Records last year, it meant that two of Adelaide’s longest running and best loved music stores were located within fifty metres of each other on Magill Road. Every week both stores put out hundreds of new releases and second...
