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arkhé Channels the Power of Collaboration
Before opening the flame-driven fine diner arkhé, which turns three in November, chef Jake Kellie honed his skills working under culinary luminaries including Heston Blumenthal, Dave Pynt and Matt Moran. But he also found inspiration from plenty of other sources. Like the decadent foie gras burger he tasted when five...
The Secret’s Out About The Parade’s Newest Seafood Restaurant
Growing up in the seaside suburb of Henley Beach, it’s no surprise that Rob Leopardi developed an abiding love for fishing and spending time by the ocean. That passion lasted through the decades he spent working in cafes, restaurants and hotels, and when he decided to open his own venue...
Amadio Wines wins World’s Best Cabernet!
Awarded first place in the Cabernet Sauvignon category at the AWC Vienna awards in Austria (one of the largest wine competitions in the world), celebrate this achievement with Amadio Wines. Beating over 1,400 producers across 41 countries their Sebastien’s Reserve Cabernet (2021) has placed Amadio Wine even higher on the...
Rosa Mexicano Brings Vibrant, Affordable Mexican Cuisine to The Parade
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
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
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!
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
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...
This Boutique Beverage Company is Shaking Up Australia’s Soft Drink Industry
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
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...
