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Five Must-Read Books To Pick Up This Summer
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 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...
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,...
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...
New Location, Same Impeccable Service: Marro’s Hair & Beauty Lands on The Parade
22/05/2024
With almost a century of combined experience in hair care, Tina and Angelo Marro have been helping Adelaideans of all stripes find their perfect look for generations. But after operating the salon that bears their name from Firle since 1987, last year they decided that Marro’s Hair & Beauty needed...
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...
Visit SA’s Best Wine Regions at This Super Cellar Door Shared by Seven Boutique Wineries
02/11/2023
With more than 3,000 vineyards spread across the state, South Australian wine encompasses an astonishing array of regions, varietals and styles. And while some winemakers view their colleagues as the competition, a small collective housed on The Parade prefers to think of their neighbours as collaborators. Located at 28 The...
South Australia’s First Kieser Centre Offers a Gentler Approach to Strength Training
01/11/2023
The first thing you notice on entering Kieser Norwood is the view. Instead of the mirrored walls you find in most gyms, this second storey clinic in the recently reopened Norwood Mall development is equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out past slender gums to the Mount Lofty Ranges and...
Treat Yourself To A New Wardrobe – For Free – at This Year’s A Day of Fashion
28/09/2023
With flowering jasmine and green shoots everywhere you look, spring is all about celebrating new beginnings. It means there’s no better time to update your wardrobe, and A Day of Fashion on The Parade provides all the inspiration you could possibly need – plus an opportunity to clean out your...
Meet Your Fitness Goals With These Expert Tips
26/09/2023
As a former semi-professional soccer player, Manni Katopodis knows a thing or two about staying in shape. Three weekly training sessions with the team meant that it was easy to maintain peak condition between games. But during the offseason, he had to create his own fitness regime. “One of my...
Blooms Flowers is sprouting a new pop-up shop
06/09/2023
Blooms Flowers owner Cathie Manuelli loves the heritage touches on the 1918 shop where her business is based, “but even though it's a beautiful old building, it got to the point where she needed some updating.” It means the red brick shopfront will be closed for renovations until November, but...
Saddle Up for Sandwiches (and More) at Rodeo Food & Beverage
05/09/2023
For some people, the sandwich’s simplicity is what makes it the lunch option of choice. But for Izzy Czechowicz, this humble but versatile meal represents a world of possibilities. “There’s so much creativity in sandwiches; you have a base of bread, but then you can have so much fun and...
