If you’re in need of a big breakfast that will keep you going all day, you might want to check out Namu Cafe, a newly opened breakfast place in Lutwyche that specialises in breakfast platters.
Their breakfast platter, which is actually good for two, has a little bit of everything. Think sourdough bread, avocado, bacon, poached eggs, halloumi, daily salad, beetroot, hummus, yogurt, and house-made granola.
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Perched on Chalk Street, Namu Cafe offers a quiet dining space, but visitors can also dine in their breezy alfresco area once it’s done. They are currently building a comfy outside area and should be able to welcome customers on the ground floor very soon.
They are still in the process of creating more delicious dishes, but as of writing, they offer a chock full of classics like simple toasts, egg benedict, and avo on toast. Baked goods, like butter croissants and danishes come courtesy of Brasserie Bread.
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Dessert fanatics can look forward to their crunchy brioche waffle with vanilla ice cream, caramelized banana and mixed berries topped with maple syrup or honey. Or if you want a healthy start of the day, come for an acai bowl or their salad of the day.
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Then complete your cafe experience with a cup of coffee from Grinders Specialty Coffee.
They also have hot chocolates, chai lattes, mixed-berry smoothies and protein-loaded post-workout concoctions.
Another plus- the spot is dog-friendly! So, bring your fur babies and enjoy the cozy ambience of this new little cafe in Lutwyche. They are located at 103 Chalk Street, Lutwyche and are open 7 days from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm. You can follow them on Facebook or Instagram for updates.
Following the return of Harris Farm Markets through their new branch in Clayfield, the grocery chain now delivers fresh meat and produce directly to their customers’ doorsteps — no queueing required.
With the looming danger of COVID-19, many would-be customers are dissuaded by the idea of prolonged exposure outside. Fortunately, online shopping and delivery service is now available — even for household essentials that would normally be difficult to acquire outside of a market or a grocery such as fruits and vegetables. Harris Farm Markets provides exactly that.
The new online delivery services allows customers to have fresh produce delivered directly to their homes — emphasising both convenience and safety. Available stocks include but aren’t limited to tropical and seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh meat both red and white, assortments of cheese, milk and yoghurt, as well as tea and coffee.
Cheese, meat, and assorted snacks available at Harris Farm Markets. Photo credit: Facebook
“Certainly, the ongoing concern about COVID-19 has meant many people prefer to order their fruit and veg online,” says Angus, “and we are seeing orders come in from all over greater Brisbane which is a wonderful testament to the city, and it’s love affair with local produce and fresh flavours.”
To help customers choose products relevant to their interests, Harris Farm Markets offers pre-made bundles and boxes available for online delivery such as the ‘Office Fruit and Snack Box’ which contains fruits, chips and nuts that make for excellent snacks, the ‘Make Your Own Pizza Kit Box’ which contains all the ingredients necessary to create a homemade pizza, and last but not least, ‘Dave’s Market Picks’, a seasonal box named after David Harris, the founder of the company.
Dave’s Market Picks Fruits and Veg Box XL. Contents vary depending on the season. Photo credit: Harris Farm Markets
All products sold at Harris Farm Markets come packaged in recyclable and reusable boxes made from recycled materials and compostable bio pack bags to ensure maximum sustainability and eco-friendliness. Children are even free to colour in the images that come with delivery boxes, which also come with instructions for crafts and games for kids to play.
About the Harris Farm Markets
Harris Farm Markets has been in the industry for over 40 years. Under the ownership of the Harris family, they’ve delivered high-quality fruits and vegetables through their network of over 3,000 employees across 23 different stores.
The Clayfield branch can be found at 823 Sandgate Rd, open every day from 6:00AM to 10:00PM. Follow them on Facebook or keep up with their blog for the latest updates concerning the various deals and seasonal products available.
Harris Farm Markets has come full circle in Clayfield. Some 30 years after opening the fruits and vegetable shop, the family-owned company is back in operation at its original Sandgate Road site and will open doors on Wednesday, 16 Dec 2020, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The shop is still undergoing a rebuild and redesign of the former Clayfield Markets. Carlo and Susan Lorenti, who owned and managed the old site, will stay on and maintain the quality of the goods and services at Harris Farm Markets.
“We’ve proudly served the Clayfield community for over 30 years and whilst one door closes on Monday 7th December a new door opens,” the Lorentis said. “We can’t wait to be welcoming you back to our brand spanking new store. Where we hope to bring a little bit of extra joy into your shopping experience with us.”
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“We are incredibly excited to be opening at this site because Harris Farm used to own it 30 years ago before selling it to Carlo and Susan. It’s a full-circle story and we are thrilled that Carlo and Susan are staying on as our managers at Clayfield, along with as many staff as possible,” Harris Farm Markets co-CEO Tristan Harris said.
“The Clayfield store will be home to the best in fruit and vegetables, including an organic produce section and a leaderboard of Queensland strawberries and mangoes, as well as a gourmet grocery section of boutique local products, an extensive deli and offering of more than 200 cheeses, a bakery section with the best bread from sourdough to brioche, and a premium meat selection.”
“It will be a flavour-filled showcase of Queensland and Australian produce under one roof, and we can’t wait to open here in a city that values their fresh fruit, vegetables and food stories so highly. Queensland is famed for the richness and range of produce grown across the state, and to be able to work with so many wonderful producers is one of our dreams.”
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Harris Farm Markets Clayfield will be one of two flagship stores for Queensland. The other shop is going to open in West End in May 2021.
With over 300 growers, producers and creators in Queensland alone, the Harris Farm Markets has championed the value and freshness of truly seasonal products. This company has delivered goodness for over 40 years, with the firm belief that Australian families should have access to the freshest and best available fruit and vegetables.
Harris Farm Markets will also feature an IMPERFECT PICKS corner.
“This is the seasonal produce that might not look perfect on the outside but are as perfect as ever on the inside. IMPERFECT PICKS helps reduce the astonishing statistic that *25 percent of farmers’ crops currently never leave the farm gate simply because they may not look ‘normal’, and do not meet the visual specifications of some consumers and supermarkets. This means every time someone buys an IMPERFECT PICK, they are helping us take more of our farmer’s crops, helping to reduce food wastage and most importantly, saving 50 percent at the checkout,” Mr Harris said.
The planned partial demolition of a Clayfield historical house has been stalled following an initial assessment from the Brisbane City Council.
Corella Property Investment Trust applied for the development and demolition of a pre-1911 dwelling place to turn this site into a child care centre. Residents, however, opposed the plan (Application Details for A005538000) because the property was designed by renowned Brisbane architect Robin Dods, along with two other houses next to it.
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“This house is one of three in a row of significant historical and architectural significance to the neighbourhood and should have been heritage listed,” one resident said.
“The preservation of this house and its historical significance is important to our community and to Brisbane as a whole. The importance of this preservation is tripled by the fact that there are three Robin Dods houses side by side here, of which all should be protected and preserved accordingly.”
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The Council addressed in its initial review that the proposed partial demolitions won’t comply with the Brisbane City Plan 2014:
The rear kitchen wing and associated walls and roof forms are considered to be integral to the traditional building character.
The wrap around verandah, as a distinct element raised above ground, and the verandah flooring as the material artefact of that form, are considered to be integral components.
The chimney was present prior to 1911 and is readily recognised from the street and is considered to be reflective of traditional building character.
It is also noted that the internal floor and many of the internal walls are shown as demolished to facilitate the new basement below. There is concern about the impact of demolition of these components without impacting the integrity of the remainder of the dwelling.
Subsequently, the Council submitted the property for heritage protection as it has not been registered in the heritage listing.
Apart from ruining the traditional building, residents also expressed that there are enough childcare and kindergarten centres within the half-kilometre vicinity. The dwelling is also next to the Eagle Junction State School and the Clayfield College, which has increasing drop off and pick up points traffic.
As of 1 Oct 2020, the development applicant of the Clayfield historical house made a “stop the current period” request in accordance with the applicable rules. No final decision has been made as of press time.
The beloved Clayfield Markets Fresh, which has been a market mainstay of purveyors of farm-fresh food in Clayfield for the last 29 years, has come full circle. Bought from David and Cathy Harris of Harris Farm Markets fame, this neighborhood market was run as Clayfield Markets Fresh by Carlo and Susan Lorenti and has now been sold to once again become part of the Harris Farm Markets family.
“After 29 wonderful years, we have come to the end of our journey owning Clayfield Markets Fresh. In exciting news, we have sold our beloved store to Harris Farms Markets. While this has been a decision made with a heavy heart (as this has been our life for all these years). We also realise that the time is right for us to pass on this wonderful store to a group that will love it as much as we do,” the Lorentis announced on Facebook.
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However, this is a but a new chapter for the Lorentis as they will stay on to help launch the new store, along with their current staff.
“We are incredibly excited to be opening at this site because Harris Farm used to own it 30 years ago before handing it over to Carlo and Susan,” Harris Farm Markets co-CEO Tristan Harris said. “It’s a full-circle story and we are thrilled that Carlo and Susan are staying on as our managers at Clayfield, along with as many staff as possible.”
Carlo confirmed that they will still be managing Harris Farms Markets in Clayfield.
“It’s an exciting time for everyone,” he said. “We are staying on with Harris Farms to assist with the transition and be a part of the new way forward!
“Please be rest assured that Harris Farms are well informed of our tradition and values that have been created over the many years in servicing the wider Brisbane community,” Carlo added. “They share our values and our commitment to you and to our suppliers. And they will create a vibrant new store and a new creative concept of fresh food shopping.”
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Harris Farms Markets in Clayfield will be the “historic family home” in Brisbane whilst the company will also open its flagship store in May at the West Village in West End. The company will move into a part of the Peters Ice Cream building.
The NSW fresh produce retailer’s expansion in Queensland will bring jobs to over 200 staff in both the Clayfield and the West End outlets. Products from more than 300 Queensland growers, creators and producers will be available in these stores.
“The Clayfield store will be home to the best in fruit and vegetables, including a tomato shed, organic produce section and a leaderboard of Queensland strawberries and mangoes, as well as a gourmet grocery section of boutique local products, an extensive deli and offering of more than 200 cheeses, a bakery section with the best breads from sourdough to brioche, and a premium meat selection,” the CEO said.
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“It will be a flavour-filled showcase of Queensland and Australian produce under one roof, and we can’t wait to open in November in a city that values their fresh fruit, vegetables and food stories so highly. Queensland is famed for the richness and range of produce grown across the state, and to be able to work with so many wonderful producers is one of our dreams.”
Harris Farm Markets has 22 stores employing 1,500 people across Australia. The family-owned company has been in business since 1971.
Did you know that a cafe exists next to the NATORG Salon at the corner of Junction and Alma Road, Clayfield? If you’re looking for a quiet place to take a break from your routine, NATORG Cafe is right there, tucked in a brilliant spot.
NATORG Cafe first welcomed diners before the Christmas holiday in 2019. However, like many businesses, the restaurant had to temporarily close in March due to the pandemic. The setback allowed the chef to come up with a new menu.
On July 27, NATORG Cafe launched its flakey pastries: Chicken & Mushroom Filo, Pumpkin & Spinach Filo, Caramelized Onion & Camembert Tart and Spinach & Feta Tart. These delights are best eaten with a warm mug of coffee or tea. ⠀
Food served at the cafe use locally-sourced organic ingredients. Aside from the flakey pastries, their bestsellers include a good selection of toasties — Falafel (vegan), Reuben (vegan) and Chicken and Cheese. Their drinks are from Leaf & Berry Organic, a product of Seven Miles. See their complete menu on the official site.
Just like its next-door eco-friendly salon, this cafe also promotes a healthy planet.
“We’re on a mission to leave a smaller footprint on the planet, but leave a big impression on your senses,” the owners said on its official site.
The cafe employs eco-friendly practices in managing the business. They take part in recycling programs, encourage customers to bring their own cup to lessen landfill wastes and spearhead a donation drive for nonperishable items.
Follow NATORG Cafe on Facebook for updates about store hours. Download their app for Android phones for orders and deliveries.
Did you know that Clayfield House was originally designed to be a doctor’s surgery and residence? Formerly called ‘Turrawan’, this heritage-listed home remains to be a significant part of the suburb in a way that may not be quite the same, but close enough.
History of Clayfield House
Robert Smith (Robin) Dods designed the home to be a combined residence and surgery, for Dr Arthur C F Halford in 1905.
Dods is popular for incorporating architectural design ideas from the United Kingdom with traditional Queensland forms and materials. His designs subsequently influenced Australian architecture.
Robert Smith Dods. Photo credit: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland. Image number: 107372
A home with a surgery is a form that Dods was familiar with because his stepfather and brother were also doctors. He also designed the same concept for his brother on Wickham Terrace.
Clayfield House was constructed in 1906 as ‘Turrawan’ with tennis courts built behind the house. At the time, the doctor’s residence was the only building between Wagner and London Roads.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, having a surgery in their home was not uncommon for doctors. In fact, a number of small private hospitals were also run from houses. This was especially common for maternity cases.
Photo of gardens and the entrance to Turrawan at Clayfield. Photo credit: Shiftchange/Wikimedia Commons
Dr Halford lived at ‘Turrawan’ in 1906, though by 1915 he was also practising from 157 Wickham Terrace. It is thought that he lived and worked from ‘Turrawan’ until 1920 when the place was let to Alexander Murray on a five-year lease.
In 1922 the 1,500 seat Savoy Picture Theatre was constructed next to the house on Sandgate Road. After the death of Dr Halford in 1945, the owners of the theatre acquired the property.
In 1960, the property was re-surveyed and subdivided into two blocks and an easement. BP Australia purchased Lot 1 and constructed a service station on the corner of Clayfield and London Roads. After it closed down in the early 1980s, the current garden nursery occupied the site.
Meanwhile, Rodney and Colleen Abbott purchased Lot 2 in 1984 and turned it into a boarding house. The current owner purchased the property in 1988 and since then it has provided supported accommodation facilities in the area.
Clayfield House is now one of the few surviving examples of Dods’ work. What was once a doctor’s home and place of work continues to touch many people’s lives as it provides a safe environment for people facing various challenges in life.
Under these “coronavirus times,” people are starting to get used to a new way of living in a world with a heightened focus on social distancing, personal hygiene, and increased health awareness. This “new normal” has literally opened new doors for enterprising businessman James Byrne and his product, “StepNPull.”
Riding on people’s desire to be more conscious about keeping their hands clean particularly in public places to avoid coronavirus transmission, the young entrepreneur saw a niche opportunity for “StepNPull,” a hands-free opener for swinging doors.
It eliminates cross-contamination risk by keeping people from touching germ-laden surfaces such as door handles in public restrooms, hospital doors, and similar high-traffic areas.
The “StepnPull” website describes the device as a “…foot-operated door opener that works on any latch-less commercial wood or metal door.” Using it is as easy as stepping down on the device with one foot and pulling it open.
The device currently sells for a retail price of $49. Originally developed in the United States, James Byrne has brought the product to Australia through a licensing agreement with his company, StepNPull Oceania, based in Clayfield.
Initial stocks of StepNPull have been imported from the United States. To better cater to local demand, Mr Byrne is setting up a production facility which is expected to be operational in Eagle Farm within 2020.
Once production and logistics have been established and optimised, StepNPull Oceania plans to distribute to Southeast Asia and South America, as well.
Easy to Install and Use
StepNPull is easy to install. Most concerns are addressed by the FAQ page on their website. The product also carries a 2-year warranty.
Among the enthusiastic users of StepNPull are the University of Queensland, McDonald’s Facebook, Energex, Rio Tinto, Crown Resorts, and BHP.
Did you know that over 1,200 buses plying through Brisbane’s roads are sanitised everyday as part of coronavirus precautions set in place by Council?
Brisbane City Council has been amping up its COVID-19 safety precautions for its bus fleet. Clayfield residents habitually take the 306 to go around town.
Mr Schrinner said that the sterilisations take place at night at the bus depots. The Lord Mayor admits that this is a huge undertaking even under normal circumstances and the present public health situation warrants extra precautions.
“It’s important for the community to have confidence in public transport,” he said.
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Services of public transports will continue as normal despite the outbreak. Earlier, Mr Schrinner had pushed for commuters to use Go Cards for bus fare payments and stop cash fares to protect the health and safety of the drivers.
The Lord Mayor said that lessening cash handling will reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. At present, passengers are not allowed to use the door nearest the driver when boarding.
Transport Minister Mark Bailey said that bus operators must provide their staff with hand sanitisers and any necessary safety paraphernalia such as gloves. Mr Bailey also said that transport operations may change depending on directives from health advisers.
A new era of learning begins for St Rita’s College with the unveiling of its new state-of-the-art learning precinct, the largest build to occur at the school.
The $40-million Trinity Centre is a five-level specialist facility that will be home to the school’s music studios, rehearsal spaces, drama studios, film and television studios, a multipurpose theatre/hall, social space, and twelve general learning areas with associated breakout spaces.
“The Trinity Centre will be an important landmark in today’s modern and global educational landscape, bringing together and further enhancing many existing programs under one roof,” Principal Mrs Dale Morrow said.
“The classroom furniture, adaptable technology and all spaces in the precinct aim to provide a flexible, contemporary learning environment affording peer-to-peer collaboration and seamless technology.”
“The design also highlights the College’s proud heritage, employing the words NANO and RITA architecturally.”
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The new precinct will enhance the students’ academic, arts and communal experience and provide a space for performances, examinations, speaker programs, and College-wide functions and events.
Some of the key elements of the Trinity Centre include an auditorium/multi-purpose space that can seat 400 people; 12 general learning spaces, each with 2 breakout areas and greater average classroom size; flexible learning furniture advocated by the latest educational theories; and a large general assessment area ability on all levels.
Trinity Centre also houses the musical instruction classrooms, drama/rehearsal classrooms, foyer/reception area, gallery area, box office, modern new pantry, and outdoor learning areas. St Rita’s College is also the first school in Australia to use the new technology software Utelogy.
College Business Manager, Mr Ed Gleeson with Principal, Mrs Dale Morrow, in the new Trinity Centre Auditorium Photo credit: St Rita’s College / stritas.qld.edu.au
The fit out of the Centre received a funding boost via a “Giving Day” campaign launched in late 2019. Through the help of Lead Donors, some 400 members of the College community, and the Alumnae and Parents and Friends Association, the campaign raised over $400,000 for furniture, pianos, chairs, desks, whiteboards, bag racks and more.
The Official Opening and Blessing of the Trinity Centre is set to be held in March 2020.
