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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas catch ups
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It’s that time of the year again… The festive season is upon us and brings with it a bout of joy, an epic ‘to do’ list, and a whole lot of Christmas catch ups with friends and family. Want to know a few foodie favourites for your next festive event?...
Bakmi Lim Opens Norwood Store
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Growing up in Jakarta, David Lim didn’t eat noodles with every meal. But sometimes he came close. “We’d eat them a lot,” he recalls, “and on Saturday my dad would make noodles from scratch for breakfast.” So when he came to Adelaide to study at Le Cordon Bleu in 2011,...
Bauhaus arrives on The Parade
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A fresh burst of colour and culture will come to The Parade on November 9 when Bauhaus opens the doors of its new location here. The independently-owned South Australian business has been operating for 26 years and its iconic Rundle Street shopfront has traded for more than 17 years. Within...
ARGO - The place to go in spring
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You could say Argo is a Norwood institution. Formally known as 'Argo Delicatessen and Fruit Palace’, the popular café has been around for 55 years. The current Argo in café format was established in 2010 and continues to transform, surprise and delight, thanks to owner Daniel Milky at the helm....
Pfitzner Furniture
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There’s furniture stores and then there’s Pfitzner Furniture. We spoke to owners Andrew and David Pfitzner to get the low down on life in the furniture making business… What is Pfitzner Furniture well known for and what makes you unique? We are known for our quality and finish, and for...
Win a 2x hour Thai Massage at Siam Retreat Spa
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Create something you wish existed – which is exactly what Marine Scientist turned day spa owner Princy Diaosurin did. After experiencing luxurious day spas throughout Thailand and Australia, it was time to open her own. This is her story… Princy was in Bangkok, Thailand working as a Sales Representative, when...
Spring Racing
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It’s that time of the year again. When the flowers bloom, the weather is a touch warmer and horse racing events are on the calendar. That’s right, spring time sees the Spring Racing Carnival, spring in to action and brings with it horse racing and a swag of events –...
Raising the Bar
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If there’s one event to go to this year, make it Raising The Bar Adelaide. But it’s not just any event. It’s a global award winning event that hosts 20 speakers (delivered by notable professors, economists, marketers and surgeons) talking about various topics from creativity and crime to privacy and...
Captivated Soul
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For milk, you head to the supermarket. For a drink, it’s your local watering hole. For chic accessories and reading glasses, head to Captivated Soul. We chat to owner Violetta about her family owned company offering fashion forward accessories… Tell us about Captivated Soul? We are lifestyle wholesaler with a...
Best Winter Reads
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Open fire. Bearskin rug. Glass of red. We’re talking about winter and the perfect time to curl up somewhere cosy with a good book (because, let’s face it, you’re going to need something to do while you’re indoors). First stop? Dillons Norwood Bookshop, of course! Here are a few books...