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A Colourful Retro Korean Experience Has Just Landed on The Parade
on 18/12/2024
When the Plus 82 group opened its first venue eight years ago, Korean culture in Adelaide was limited to a few traditional barbecue restaurants. But as Korean music, film and television exploded in popularity, the nation’s distinctive cuisine began to spread across the city. Whether you’re a fan of Squid...
A New Barbecue Restaurant Is Expanding The Parade’s Hottest Precinct
29/11/2024
Since opening in 2021, Norwood fine diner arkhé has drawn rave reviews from food critics across the nation and has helped make The Parade the go-to destination for diners who love their ingredients grilled, seared and smoked over an open flame. And now their next door neighbours are taking that...
Norwood named one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods
on 19/11/2024
Norwood has been named one of the ‘38 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World’ by Timeout magazine, and it’s the only South Australian neighbourhood to make the list. Joining other Australian hotspots like Chippendale, Windsor, and Northbridge, Norwood was praised for its combination of “heritage and hip.” Time Out Australia’s Travel...
Five Must-Read Books To Pick Up This Summer
on 13/11/2024
With the days getting longer and the thermometer slowly but surely creeping upwards, now is the perfect time to think about what to pack in your beach bag alongside the bathers, towel and umbrella. But finding the perfect summer book can be as challenging as choosing just one flavour from...
arkhé Channels the Power of Collaboration
30/10/2024
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 Adelaide Epic is coming to The Parade, Norwood
25/10/2024
Before the professionals take the stage for the Santos Tour Down Under, the course from Norwood to Uraidla is awaiting budding riders. Featuring 3 distances (120km, 85km and 20km) The Adelaide Epic is ‘that race’ where you well and truly earn your ‘bragging rights for getting to the finish line!’...
The Secret’s Out About The Parade’s Newest Seafood Restaurant
25/10/2024
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...
Rosa Mexicano Brings Vibrant, Affordable Mexican Cuisine to The Parade
on 28/08/2024
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
on 15/08/2024
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,...
You have got to be in it to win it!
06/08/2024
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...
Voices, Oysters and Lifesaving Laughs: Three Can’t Miss Talks At This Year’s Raising The Bar
02/08/2024
Every year, Raising The Bar assembles a fascinating collection of thought leaders, topical experts and first-time speakers for a series of informal talks in bars. All across the city of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters, they bring audiences together as they tackle a range of under-discussed topics and blow them...
A Unique Beauty Treatment Beloved By US Celebrities Has Finally Landed In Adelaide
22/07/2024
Since starting an apprenticeship at the Intercontinental Sydney as a sixteen-year-old, Shannon Lewis has spent three decades in the beauty industry. “I’ve been doing it pretty much my whole life,” she laughs as she describes a journey that has taken in plenty of highlights, including being awarded Endota’s Beauty Therapist...
The Future Of Tanning Is Here – And It’s Surprisingly High-Tec
08/07/2024
Every business that Ivana Aligrudic has founded has brought its own unique set of challenges. But they all had one thing in common. “Finding and retaining good staff is always the biggest issue,” says the Luna & Sol Director. Add in looking after a young family, and it’s hard to...
You Can Now Taste Portugal’s Most Iconic Snack
02/07/2024
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...
Modern Streetwear Meets Retro Vibes: Say Hello To Never Trev
11/06/2024
As Area Manager for Denim + Cloth, Sarah Waldron spent a decade learning about every aspect of the fashion business. So when her boss decided to move on from the Norwood location, it was a no-brainer to take over the site. “I've worked at all three Denim + Cloth locations...
Make Your Next International Trip A Breeze with Helloworld and Travelex
04/06/2024
As Travelex’s Head of Marketing for Australia & New Zealand, Rob Dempsey has plenty of experience traversing the globe. But even the most seasoned travellers get caught out every now and then. Catching a taxi to Paris’ Gare du Nord on a family trip to Europe last July, he flashed...
City of NPSP to co-host Mainstreet SA Conference
28/05/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters and Unley Council have been named as co-hosts of the highly regarded Mainstreet SA Conference. Mayor Robert Bria, who joined the Mainstreet SA Committee in January this year, said the Council is very proud to be co-hosting the conference, which is the...
Cook Up a Seafood Feast at Easter with These Expert Tips
18/03/2024
Every morning before dawn, Peter Fotopoulos visits the Safcol Fish Market in Mile End to see what the fishers have brought in overnight. Once he’s put in offers on the freshest catch, he’ll scale, gut, clean and fillet the finest specimens and deliver them to his sister Koula Lagos to...
The Parade Now Has A 24-Hour Pharmacy
27/02/2024
There are few worse feelings than waking up in the middle of the night with a sick child or loved one, especially when it’s a long drive to the nearest hospital. Thankfully, that situation just became a lot easier for metropolitan Adelaide residents with the launch of South Australia’s first...
Vote for your favourite Parade business at this year’s Eastside Business Awards
19/02/2024
When Joanne Gower left high school to work at House & Garden in 1987, she had no idea that she was embarking on a four decade career in homewares. That journey has included stints at a range of stores as well as a degree in Textile Design at RMIT and...
Smile Society is a New, Friendlier Kind of Dentist
01/02/2024
As the daughter, niece and cousin of professional dentists, Dr Delia Yeak spent much of her youth in and around dental clinics. But once she joined their ranks she became too aware that not everybody feels as comfortable in that environment. “I’ve been a dentist for ten years,” she says,...
Start the New Year on the Right Foot with Studio Pilates
27/01/2024
When a serious car accident left Jo Thiele’s partner Andrew with perforated discs in his thoracic spine, his life changed instantly. Unable to continue working as an exploration geologist, he was told to expect a three-year recovery period. After trying just about everything imaginable to speed up that time frame,...
Help Your Child Get the Most Out of This School Year with Number Works N Words
22/01/2024
As a teacher with a background in special education, Stella Walls has helped thousands of students unlock their potential. But when she moved to Auckland 15 years ago and one of her children was struggling with the way a new school delivered its maths program, she found herself looking for...
Discover How Version Design Is Helping Local Businesses Take Off
28/12/2023
Since graduating from UniSA with a Bachelor of Visual Communications, Michael Roxas has helped to create brands for hundreds of companies and campaigns. And the co-owner of Version Design says that some basic principles apply to every business in the marketplace. Whether you’re launching satellites, fostering the next generation of...
There’s Still Time to Book Your Work Christmas Function on the Parade
28/11/2023
The Norwood Christmas Pageant has been and gone and school holidays are just a few weeks away. That means plenty of workers are slowly winding down for the year, but don’t worry if you haven’t booked your Christmas party yet. There are still plenty of venues on The Parade where...
