Honki Tonki

Hindley street has a new dumpling place! Honki Tonki is the latest Hong Kong Street Food-style restaurant from the people behind Sit Lo. It is colourful and quirky place, with bright pink walls covered in interesting comics and charming quotes from Bruce Lee and Po from Kung Fu Panda. Serving a range of noodles, dumplings…

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Leatherworks Adelaide

Friday night was the launch of Leatherworks Adelaide, one of numerous local businesses made possible by Renew Adelaide. The artisan behind Leatherworks is the talented Rob McRae. Rob started his career at the Jam Factory in the 1980’s but after honing his craft, he put his passion on hold to support his family. Rob returned…

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Cosentino

In a change from the usual eateries, Adelaide Food Central were invited to the Cosentino launch into South Australia at the beautiful Electra House Hotel. Having entered the Australian market 5 years ago Cosentino produces and distributes quartz, natural stone and engineered surfaces for the home or commercial spaces. Cosentino products exude luxury and elegance…

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The Flying Fig Deli

History suggests food businesses that do well are those with original ideas and ones that fill a gap in the market. Paul Serafin, former owner of Stax, decided to open a Jewish Deli after a stint in New York. Using traditional cooking techniques inspired by his travels, house made items such as pickles, pastrami and…

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Al Mina on Prospect

I was already familiar with Al Mina when they used to be located in Central Market Arcade in the city. A month after opening the store in Prospect, the city location closed, as did the retail component of their store in Blair Athol. For Sam, one of the co-owners, it was all about consolidation and…

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Coco Jumbo

Adelaide’s Topham Mall is constantly being revitalised, thanks largely to Renew Adelaide. Up to their 121st project, Renew Adelaide have assisted in the opening of Coco Jumbo, a new health bar serving cold pressed juices, smoothies and frappes. There are 9 cold pressed juice combinations to choose from, but if you don’t like anything on…

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Diner en Blanc 2016 – Preview

The Torrens Bridge was dressed in all white this afternoon as Diner en Blanc launched their 4th years’ involvement in Adelaide with a media pre party. Diner en Blanc, a white only picnic chic themed dinner party, has had over 70 countries participating worldwide every year. Francois Pasquier, founder of Diner en Blanc, launched the…

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Pizza Pan – Seaview Downs

Pizza Pan is a franchise that was started by Abed and Isa, many years ago. There are currently three stores with Abed owning the Seaview Downs business while Isa owns the other two. The Seaview Downs store is located within a small complex on Seacombe Road and is purely takeaway. There are 22 pizzas on…

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Stellarossa – Adelaide

Stellarossa Espresso Bars are immensely popular over in Queensland. Running for many years now, they’re known for their premium quality coffee and well trained baristas. Franchise owners, Zelko and Sophie, were familiar with the brand and decided to open Stellarossa’s first interstate store in Adelaide. At Stellarossa, it’s not just about great coffee, the cafe…

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The Lion, The Witch Vintage

If you’re like me – a nerd who loves all things mystical, magical, timeless, and Narnia-like, then listen up! There’s a new kid on the block, in the form of a vintage store, and my oh my is it here to deliver some gorgeous classics from the golden era of the 40s right up to…

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