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Knightsman Bespoke Tailors Has Opened A Second Store In Norwood
22/06/2022
Mayank Kumar Waghela has no problem describing himself as a micromanager. The master tailor has been practising his craft since he was 14 years old and he knows that attention to detail is paramount when creating the perfect garment. A meticulous eye helped him turn what was initially a hobby...
The Parade has a new temple to adventure
09/11/2021
In 1909, the year after the Scouting Movement launched internationally, the first person to fill the role of “Scout Outfitter” in the state was James Rogers of Norwood. So the opening of outdoor store Exurbia – The Adventure Supply Co. by Scouts SA on Tuesday 9 November is a homecoming...
Get your pool ready for summer
04/11/2021
It’s easy to neglect your pool over winter but with warm weather well and truly on the horizon, now is the perfect time to turn your backyard into an aquatic wonderland in preparation for a long, hot summer Adelaide Pool Mart has been helping local families enjoy their backyard pools...
30 Acres opens on The Parade
31/08/2021
The Adelaide Hills farm that Alex Smith and Rik Fisher bought four years ago has left its mark on every aspect of their new cafe/ bar/ restaurant. Most obviously the size of the property gave 30 Acres its name, and the 500 fruit trees provide a fruit salad of cherries,...
This proudly local business is helping to shape the future of housing in South Australia
20/08/2021
As an Executive Director of Munro Property Group, Joshua Baldwin is a busy man. The Parade-based agency looks after every aspect of real estate, from residential sales and management to commercial sales, leasing and buyers’ advocacy. So Baldwin is serious when he says “we provide an integrated service – we...
How to cook the perfect steak every time
06/08/2021
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...
Put Your Best Foot Forward at this Parade Institution
23/06/2021
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
21/06/2021
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...
Meet The Trained Corsetiere Selling Lingerie in Her Dream Location
04/06/2021
The $110 million redevelopment of Coles Norwood signals an exciting new chapter for The Parade. But as construction commences it’s still business as usual for the longstanding traders of Norwood Mall. Wander down the mall and you’ll find a welcoming community of business owners from all walks of life, so...
Book A Holiday On The Parade This Month And You Could Get Your Next Trip Free
11/05/2021
With New Zealand now open to tourists, half price airfares across the country and a range of once in a lifetime experiences waiting to be booked, there’s never been a better time to travel. And the Book a Holiday – Win a Holiday promotion is giving you an extra reason...
Meet The Cafe Owner Who Travelled The World Before Finding A Home In Norwood
10/05/2021
The $110 million redevelopment of Coles Norwood signals an exciting new chapter for The Parade. But as construction commences it’s still business as usual for the longstanding traders of Norwood Mall. Wander down the mall and you’ll find a welcoming community of business owners from all walks of life, so...
Visit Adelaide’s Longest Running Dry Cleaner
03/05/2021
The $110 million redevelopment of Coles Norwood signals an exciting new chapter for The Parade. But as construction commences it’s still business as usual for the longstanding traders of Norwood Mall. Wander down the mall and you’ll find a welcoming community of business owners from all walks of life, so...
An Expert’s Guide To Cooking With Spices from Chile Mojo
12/04/2021
Morgen Britt admits that stepping into Chile Mojo can be “overwhelming” for first time customers. The vibrantly coloured store, which specialises in hard to find essentials for Mexican cooking and other chile-related products, is perhaps most famous for carrying Australia’s largest collection of hot sauces. The current count is 750,...
Meet the team behind fashion retailer Denim + Cloth
25/11/2020
Walk into Denim + Cloth and you’d be forgiven for assuming it’s a longstanding national chain. Part of the strip of clothing retailers lining the central part of The Parade, the stylish store is full of household names and emerging boutique brands in a huge array of styles and colours....
Sustainable fashion has a new home on The Parade
11/09/2020
When Phoebe Southwell finished her studies at Melbourne’s Whitehouse Institute of Design, the future looked bright. Then everything changed very quickly. “I had a few jobs within the fashion industry lined up before Covid happened and those all fell through,” she says. So instead of waiting for the industry to...
Award-winning Zohair opens new minimalist salon
08/07/2020
From sweeping up in the salon where his mother had her hair done to winning last year’s L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy, Massimo Tirimacco has seen every side of the hairdressing business. And winning the world’s longest running hairdressing competition has inspired him to push his craft even further. With his...
Cinemas reopen just in time for the school holidays
06/07/2020
Nothing says school holidays like biting into a choc top, sinking down in a plush seat and settling in for a day at the movies. And HOYTS Norwood is celebrating with tickets starting from just $10. They’ve also introduced a raft of new measures to make sure screenings will never...
The Parade neighbours helping homeowners’ dreams come true
29/05/2020
Few aspects of daily life in 2020 remain untouched by COVID-19. And whether you’re working from home, holidaying at home or simply spending more nights in, this year has reinforced the importance of owning a house where you feel safe and comfortable. So we asked the financial and property experts...
Hearing during COVID-19
11/05/2020
Being at home more than ever before with our family can be so great to reconnect with together time, get those odd jobs around the house finally done and even catch up on TV shows together. But the downside is being close together can lead to frustration and relationship strain...
ORBE looks to the future after Hall of Fame induction
07/05/2020
When ORBE won Best Hair/ Beauty Salon at the 2020 Eastside Business Awards it was a vindication of the salon’s business philosophy. “We have always supported our community,” says co-owner Ida. “Whether it’s a school fair, or the local netball team raising funds for their club, I think its imperative...
Literary lockdown: Five books to read while you practise social distancing
20/04/2020
With many traditional forms of entertainment altered dramatically for the foreseeable future, there’s never been a better time to get stuck into a good book. Dillons Norwood Bookshop has thousands of titles, and is currently offering free delivery to neighbouring suburbs – here are five staff picks. Food Falastin Sami...
Takeaway and delivery options on The Parade
30/03/2020
Takeaway and delivery options on The Parade so you can still enjoy good food while self-isolating. As social distancing measures ramp up, it’s important to look after yourself and protect others by following the latest recommendations. But even if you’re self-isolating or in quarantine you can still enjoy a morning...
Bang & Olufsen’s only South Australian store arrives on The Parade
16/03/2020
As a child, Daniel Porter was fascinated by technology. He could often be found playing around with his grandparents’ hi-fi system, which had two main outcomes. He learned a lot about how it worked, and they got regular visits from the local Bang & Olufsen representative. “One of the salesmen...
Bakmi Lim Opens Norwood Store
05/12/2019
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
06/11/2019
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...
