Tag: Broadsheet
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Open House Melbourne Announces This Year’s Stellar Weekend Line-Up
Written for Broadsheet Melbourne 70 new buildings, plus a host of new residential additions join tours, talks, exhibitions and film screenings for one of the city’s biggest celebrations of architecture. Old brick mansions. Vaults in St Kilda. An ornate dining hall for 1000 people dating to 1933. These spectacular spaces are just three of 220…
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Sttoke: A Sleek Reusable Cup With a Shatterproof Design
Written for Broadsheet Takeaway coffee is a disaster. While most people believe they’re recyclable, the thin polyethylene film on the inside of most cups means they go straight to landfill. And, globally, that pile of paper and plastic grows by the billions every year. But, thanks to the efforts of shows such as the ABC’s War on…
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First Look: Pidapipo Opens in Degraves Street
Written for Broadsheet Granitas, Sicilian brioche ice-cream sandwiches and a custom pink terrazzo floor on Degraves Street can only mean one thing: Pidapipo Gelateria has arrived in the CBD. This is Lisa Valmorbida’s third gelato store, and it’s taken up residence in one of Melbourne’s most iconic laneways. “We always like our stores to be…
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Now Open: A 100 Per Cent Plant-Based Cafe in the West
Written for Broadsheet A maidenhair fern needs frequent watering (but not too much) and the perfect amount of sunlight and humidity in order to thrive. You need to think carefully about location and environment before you put one anywhere. “I’d definitely call that [a plant] that wants attention but will reward you for it,” says horticulturalist Stephanie…
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Classe 90 Opens in Keilor East
Written for Broadsheet For Francesco Stella, opening a pizza shop was always part of the game plan. With his family history in pizza, it seemed like the next logical play. Like his Italian heritage, soccer is in his blood. Stella currently plays for Port Melbourne SC. Before that, he was an attacking midfielder for local…
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Melbourne Institution Thomas’ Music to Close
Written for Broadsheet For almost a century Thomas’ Music has attracted Melbourne musicians and music enthusiasts with its broad range of classical music. Sadly, the rise in digital music sales and online streaming has affected the store’s profits, now forcing its closure. “We just don’t have enough business to keep it financially viable,” manager Elisabeth…
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Menu Reveal: What to Try at the Night Noodle Markets
Written for Broadsheet Melbourne The Night Noodle Markets return to Melbourne next week, transforming the banks of the Yarra into an open-air dining festival. Live music and drinks accompany a plethora of Asian street-food vendors including Hochi Mama, Mr Miyagi and Wonderbao. Yesterday, the stalls unveiled their 2017 menus. Our top picks include Hochi Mama’s grilled pork sliders – fluffy…
Stephanie Vigilante 