Crookies, Cronuts and Tira Misu Lobster Tails: Jenny’s Bakery is Bringing a Taste of the Sweet Life to Norwood Mall
04/04/2024
Joe Titaro has spent a decade working at the original Jenny’s Bakery location in Eastwood, but for almost that entire time the Bakery Manager has dreamed of opening a store closer to home. “It’s a family business and we live in the Norwood area so I’ve always had my eyes...
Live Football, Epic Happy Hours and an Iconic Aussie Band: Here’s Your Guide to Everything Happening on The Parade During Gather Round
02/04/2024
Mad March may be well and truly in the rearview mirror, but the festival season is still alive and well with Gather Round on the horizon. Thousands of interstate visitors will descend on Adelaide this weekend for a frenzy of football that includes two massive games at Norwood Oval. 2023...
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...
Frankly Bagels rolls into Norwood Green
05/02/2024
Christie Wilkinson and Jack Crichton spent years working in cafes and helping to open venues for others before deciding to strike out on their own. And when the time was right to launch their own business, they knew they wanted to bring something new to the table. “We’d both travelled ...
One Sneaky Cheetah Brings Adelaide’s Best Pizza to Stepney
28/12/2023
For years, local pizza lovers have made the pilgrimage down to McLaren Vale’s Pizzateca for their famous “Oztalian” pies. So when the same team launched One Sneaky Cheetah in Ridleyton two years ago, the store quickly gained a loyal following. Now the drive for Adelaide’s best pizza has got even...
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...
Ern Malley is a Literary Salon, a Piano Bar and the Wedding Party From The Godfather Rolled Into One
02/11/2023
If you’ve driven past 137 Magill Road lately, you might have noticed some mysterious goings-on behind the sheer curtains shielding it from the busy street outside. Last Saturday, all was revealed with the launch of Ern Malley. The “piano bar, wine bar and whiskey bar” was inspired by owner Paul...
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...
COMO shopping centre and medical hub is The Parade's newest lifestyle destination
06/07/2023
After two and a half years of anticipation, the impressive eight-storey COMO complex finally opened to the public with a bang on June 21. “To have a $120 million development like this delivered on time with everything that’s happened in the last two years is unheard of, and a real...
Spoil Mum This Year With a Mother’s Day Meal to Remember
03/05/2023
Every mother has a lot of qualities that make her unique and special, but they all have one thing in common: mums love to feel appreciated. And with Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday May 14, there’s never been a better time to acknowledge all the hard work that goes...
Find the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift on The Parade This Year
03/05/2023
Every day is a good day to tell your mum how much you appreciate her, but there’s one day each year when it’s especially important. Mother’s Day is fast approaching on Sunday May 14 and if you don’t have a present sorted, now is the time to start thinking about...
How to Make the Most of These School Holidays on The Parade
13/04/2023
Few things have the power to strike terror into the heart of parents like a gaggle of kids screaming “I’m bored” on the first day of school holidays. But with a little preparation, the autumn break can be a great chance for youngsters to burn off some energy as they...
Enjoy the Ultimate Festival of Footy when the AFL Comes to The Parade
04/04/2023
Norwood Oval is the most developed suburban footy ground in the State and features a great canteen area, an electronic scoreboard, energy-efficient LED digital boundary displays and new light towers. So when the AFL announced that the Gather Round would be held in Adelaide from April 13-16, it was natural...
Australia’s longest-running certified organic retailer is open in Norwood
20/02/2023
House of Health Collective co-owner Chester Frank admits that it’s hard to define the business, which has recently opened a second store in the former Brick + Mortar Creative premises at 49 George Street. “It’s one of the only certified organic fruit and veg retailers in South Australia and we...
Introducing Koyla, Adelaide’s first authentic Delhi-style restaurant
09/11/2022
When Rajesh Kumar arrived in Australia in 2006, it was no surprise that he missed the sights and sounds of his native Delhi. But even more than that, he missed the flavours. We have plenty of Indian restaurants in Adelaide, but the passionate cook insists that “ever since I arrived,...
Africola's new sister restaurant opens on The Parade
28/09/2022
Diners yearning for a taste of Africola no longer need to book weeks in advance, with a new sister restaurant on The Parade allowing diners to get their fix of signature spice-laden dishes any time. “This second restaurant has been in development for a couple of years now, and the...
South Australia’s premier food festival is cooking up something special on Magill Road
19/04/2022
Every year, Tasting Australia is a chance for the nation’s leading culinary figures to shine a light on the very best food, wine and kitchen talent from right across South Australia. And after several pandemic-affected editions, the festival is back with a blockbuster lineup in 2022 including three incredible events...
3 simple ways to say 'I love you' on The Parade this Valentine's Day
07/02/2022
When done right, February 14 can be one of the most memorable days of the year, but leave it too late and it can easily turn into a stress-filled nightmare. So with the day quickly approaching, now’s the perfect time to make some plans. And whether your idea of a...
Celebrate this Lunar New Year with a traditional feast on The Parade
31/01/2022
An annual tradition celebrated by billions of people around the world, Lunar New Year falls shortly after the northern hemisphere’s winter solstice each year. The period is observed in different ways all across Asia but the traditions most familiar to many Australians are those from China, where the 15-day celebration...
Australia's hottest new restaurant just opened on The Parade
10/12/2021
If there’s one thing you need to know about arkhé, the new restaurant that just opened in the former Stone’s Throw site, it’s that fire and smoke are central to every aspect of the offering (even the desserts). “Every dish has some sort of fire element, “says head chef Jake...
Five new season wines to try from “one of the great vintages”
26/11/2021
As Fine Wine Manager of Parade Cellars, Ash Sinclair hand selects every wine in stock at the proudly independent bottle shop. It means he tastes thousands of wines every year and that aspect of the job has been particularly rewarding this year because “2021 has been such a great vintage,...
Celebrate spring with these fresh, easy to prepare recipes
20/10/2021
Spring is a time of abundance, when an emergent sun warms the still crisp air and farms begin to fill with vibrant produce. That’s the cue to swap hearty winter ingredients for something lighter by adding a burst of green to your meals and these recipes distil the best seasonal...
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,...
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...