Tag: institution
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South Yarra Institution Cosi Is Back, With Generous Bowls of Homemade Pasta and a Roving Grappa Cart
Written for Broadsheet Walking into Cosi feels a little bit like stepping into my nonna’s living room. Roomy booths make it easy to get comfy, there’s a projector playing classic black-and-white films, a grappa cart roves around the room, and in cooler weather the open fireplace gets going. It’s this old-school hospitality that’s made Cosi […]
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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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Fashion Store Cose Ipanema to Close After 25 Years
Written for Broadsheet An iconic Melbourne fashion destination, Cose Ipanema, is closing its Collins Street store after 25 years. Cose Ipanema has long offered luxury and high-end fashion for both men and women and can be credited with introducing Melbourne to the Japanese brands Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake, and Belgian labels Dries […]