Mie Mie Wing Kee, the owner of Mamaku in Clayfield, has been featured in a documentary special running at the BrisAsia Festival highlighting the inspiration behind her home-style Indonesian restaurant: her mum, Julia, 91.
“Mother’s Table,” which will be running at the online-only installation of the BrisAsia Festival until 20 Feb 2022, follows three local restaurant owners as they talk about how the food they grew up loving shaped the culinary culture of Brisbane. Also featured in the special are Maggie Nguyen of Cafe O-Mai in Annerley and Taro Akimoto of Taro’s Ramen in the CBD.
Mamaku, which means “mother” in Indonesian, is found along Sandgate Road in Clayfield. The restaurant offers street food fares commonly found in Jakarta, where Mie Mie’s mum and grandmother are from.
Mie Mie recalls that she used to cook and serve the family’s fried noodle dish at weekend barbies back in Darwin and the guests would compliment by encouraging her to open a restaurant. But running a family restaurant, where Mie Mie’s mum also helped in the kitchen, came with some challenges. Despite this, however, the business expanded and thrived and now involves four generations of the family.
Mie Mie was only 20 years old when she immigrated to Australia and then vowed to work hard so she could move her mother with her as well. She talks about her journey with her daughter, Angela, in the below video.
The documentary feature on Mamaku is written and directed by Lark Lee and produced by Sounds Across Oceans for Brisbane City Council’s BrisAsia Festival 2022.
“Best Indonesian style food in Brisbane likely the country. Cooked by cooking masters who have fined tuned their skills over an entire lifetime. Beautiful quality food and good pricing. Can I join the family please, surely that involves free meals?”
Daniel McLeod
“Went here for dinner tonight, six of us, ate like kings, took some food home as well and still had change out of $160. Hidden treasure in Clayfield. Very basic but clean and tidy. Delicious authentic food, decent portions, friendly family, great customer service. Would highly recommend to anyone.”
Michelle Amurri
“Takeaway order was 100% correct and food, super tasty! Sorry, no photos, as it was eaten quickly. The Laksa reminded me of one eaten in Singapore. Brought back my travelling days!!”
Let’s revisit the historical places and heritage landmarks that have helpedClayfield evolve from a mid-19th century settlement to the highly desirable suburb we know today.
Clayfield: What’s in a Name?
The suburb’s name was derived from the “clay fields” in the mining town of Albion, where large deposits of clay were transported to Hendra and the neighbouring suburbs for brickmaking. This industry was vital to the growth of the settlements in the north.
With settlements dating back to the mid-1870s, the Clayfield community started with the opening of a Baptist church catering to Clayfield and Hendra.
From the 1870s to 1901, allotments of subdivisions and estates were advertised and auctioned off with Clayfield turning into a locale with heaps of large residences rivaling that of homes in Hamilton and Ascot, where the old rich also settled.
Clayfield’s appeal was underpinned by its elevation and accessibility to the racecourse and central Brisbane.
North Coast Railway
Stages in the evolution of Clayfield were marked by houses or structures that reflected the suburb’s progress and development. One of the developments that greatly influenced the placement of houses in 19th-century Clayfield was the North Coast Railway.
The North Coast Railway opened in 1882 with a line running from Clayfield, Eagle Junction, and Albion. The post office opened the following year. It did not take too long after that before European families started to build houses in the area.
Ralahyne
One of the most notable homes that were established during this period is the heritage-listed property, Ralahyne (1888) in Enderley Road. The house was also called East View, Nowranie, Koojarewon, and Huntington as it changed owners.
Under Colonial Secretary Robert Gray Photo Credit: State Library of Queensland
The single-storey timber residence with iron roof stands on an eight-acre property that Under Colonial Secretary Robert Gray bought. George HM Addison designed the modest four-bedroom home, then known as East View.
The house had distinctive wide verandahs with cast-iron balustrading and frieze panels. On the north side of the house, the verandah opened to a large ballroom with dome ceilings and skylights.
Most of the rooms in Ralahyne had timber ceilings while the dining room featured moulded beams. The drawing room had a Carrara marble fireplace with two fluted columns.
In 1904, the firm of Halls & Dods renovated the house after Ada Laird bought the property from Gray. Three years later, Laird sold the house to Anne Millar and her family lived here until 1918.
A peek at Ralahyne Photo Credit: Google Maps
Ruby Winten owned the property until she sold this to Henrietta Watson, who renamed the house to Ralahyne.
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Enderley Road Heritage Precinct
The Watson family owned Ralahyne until 1985, when its current private owners bought the place. The property was subdivided several times during the various phases of ownerships, forming what is known today as the Enderley Road Heritage Precinct.
Enderley Road Heritage Precinct Photo Credit: BCC
Clayfield and Ascot locals are proud of the homes in this precinct, including the surrounding street of Alexandra Road, for its aesthetic and historical value. Enderley Road became a model for historical architectural styles in Brisbane as the houses were designed by prominent architects and built during significant times in history — Federation 1890-1914, World War I 1914-1918, Interwar 1919-1939.
The housing styles in these prestigious locations included California Bungalow, Free Classical, Old English, Queen Anne, Spanish Mission. Aside from Ralahyne, the Delcotta house on Craven Street (formerly 51 Enderley Road) has been highlighted for its Tudor design. Delcotta was built around 1929 to 1930 for Mr A. Ure McNaught, a dentist, and his family.
Delcotta House, Clayfield Photo Credit: University of Queensland Library
Incidentally, Clayfield has the largest concentration of Old English house designs in Brisbane at 18, followed by Hamilton (12), St Lucia (9), Ascot (8) and New Farm (6). Old English houses were deemed out of reach for the average Brisbane homeowners but some local architects believed it did not fit into the climatic and living conditions of Queensland.
Fetlar, the California Bungalow, was designed by Chambers and Ford for Richard Baxter, who was regarded as a wool expert. He named the house Fetlar for his Scottish roots.
Fetlar House, Clayfield Photo Credit: BCC
The Interwar house featured large hallways with spacious living and dining rooms. It has the classic elements of a housing style introduced in Australia around 1910, such as low pitched roofs with street-facing gables, roughcast rendering, and sleep-outs.
Baxter’s property was sold in 1965 to a private owner following his death.
Sandgate Road Electric Tram
When the Sandgate Road electric tram opened in the early 1900s, Clayfield’s housing and building structures also flourished. Spanish mission-style buildings were becoming popular with the opening of the Savoy Theatre, which had a major art deco renovation in 1937. The building was characterised with bevelled glass mirrors and light fittings from sandblasted glass.
Inside the Old Savoy Theatre Photo Credit: Lost Brisbane/Facebook
The foyer at the Savoy Theatre Photo Credit: Lost Brisbane/Facebook
Unfortunately, Savoy Theatre ceased to exist in 1962, in the advent of the popularity of television at homes.
Clayfield Schools
From 1895 to 1926, a boom in educational institutions defined the suburb, beginning with the opening of the Eagle Junction Primary School.
Brisbane Boys’ College (BBC), now known as Clayfield College, started operating in 1902.
BBC moved to its present site in Toowong when the school community had outgrown the campus, allowing Clayfield College to open a primary school on the site, which was named the Somerville House. By 1935, Clayfield College established its secondary school followed by its boarding school a decade later.
Clayfield College continued its expansion amidst the construction of the tunnels in Sandgate Road to provide access to the east of Brisbane. The school bought the former Turrawan Private Hospital and increased its boarding facility.
Turrawan Private Hospital Photo Credit: BCC
The heritage-listed Turrawan Private Hospital is a two-storey masonry building designed in the Interwar Georgian Revival style by prominent local architect Eric Percival Trewern. It was regarded for its high level of care. Matron Amy Olive Aitkin sold the hospital in 1971 but it continued to operate as intended until Clayfield College took ownership.
In 2023, Clayfield College will begin its transition to co-educational learning.
Meanwhile, other Anglican churches in the suburb also built their own schools, such as St Marks in Bonney Avenue, St Michaels in London Road, and St Rita’s College in Enderley Road. St Rita’s College was established in a former house built for produce dealer John William Forth and his wife Selina.
Stanley Hall Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Stanley Hall, now a heritage-listed property, went through different stages of construction. Most of the building’s rich ornamentation was retained, including the elaborately detailed Dutch gables.
Inside Stanley Hall Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Stanley Hall has grand rooms with interlinked modest service rooms. The main entrance is marked by stained glass surrounded by a hibiscus motif, alongside a cedar staircase with carved balusters and fine timber panels. Stanley Hall also has free-flowing wrap-around verandahs.
St Rita’s College Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
In 2021, St Rita unveiled its new state-of-the-art Trinity Learning Centre.
By the 1970s, many of the suburb’s lavish dwellings, especially around Bayview Terrace were turned into units. Property prices rose when the shopping strips filled with essential businesses were established.
For the 12-month period ending September 2021, Clayfield’s median house price sits at $1,380,00 and the median unit price is at $400,000, according to Property Market Updates.
Buyers, investors and savvy sellers are taking advantage of the strength of the Clayfield property market as the median house price shows another robust increase, rising 12.88 per cent to $1.38 million for the period covering October 2020 to September 2021.
Highlights
From October 2020 to September 2021, Clayfield’s property market rose by 12.88 per cent with the median house price now sitting at $1,380,000.
The unit market’s rise has also been unstoppable with a 10.65 per cent increase with a current median unit price of $400,000.
Clayfield has been attracting a broad market of first home buyers, established families, single professionals, and investors or flippers, all competing for a slice of the strong and robust market.
House Price Growth
First home buyers, established families, and single professionals, along with investors and flippers, are competing for a slice of the Clayfield property market due to its attractive rates per land size, at least above 600 square metres, as these provide opportunities for the new owners to build their dream house or renovate and turn for a profit.
Thus, with the bustling market activity, Clayfield grew by 12.88 per cent within the said 12-month period with the median house price now at $1,380,000, according to Property Market Updates.
From October 2020 to September 2021, 165 properties were sold within an average of 55 days on market, where most buyers have been quickly snapping houses with three to four bedrooms.
In July 2021, a historical family residence spanning 2,226 square metres sold the highest for $5,800,000. Dubbed as the “Tarranalma,” this house, a Clayfield landmark, went on the market for the first time after 23 years after a quality restoration that kept much of its architectural features intact.
Unit Price Growth
Clayfield’s unit market was also unstoppable, with an uptick of 10.65 per cent for the same period, with a current median unit price of $400,000. Young families wanting a foothold in a highly desirable location and retirees on the market for low-maintenance homes close to sought-after schools and essential shops were the heavy investors.
Among the 271 units sold for this period, 167 were two-bedroom apartments. Apartment listings stayed an average of 50 days in the market.
Clayfield belongs to the top 30 most liveable places among 260 suburbs in Brisbane, per a 2019 Domain Liveable Brisbane study. This northern location receives high marks for its public transport accessibility and affordability whilst still close to the CBD.
With its tree-lined streets and plenty of green spaces, Clayfield offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle where families live in heritage-listed homes or modern residential blocks. This suburb has its own thriving cafe scene despite its proximity to popular dining hubs in New Farm and Teneriffe.
“Living in Clayfield…depends which part of Clayfield. But closer to Eagle Junction train station would be ideal if you rely on public transport on a daily basis for work etc. I mean, it’s serviced by quite a few bus routes too but not in some areas, more around Sandgate Road. If you live closer to the Albion side then I’d say it’s good distant from the city and a quick trip back from the valley on night outs.
Sam
“I’ve been in Clayfield for six years. Great space in my opinion, have lived up on Sandgate Rd but now down near Eagle Junction. Both are exceptionally convenient for work and travel with good public transport coverage and $15 (or less) Uber to the airport. I’d recommend trying to get a place near to EJ if possible just because it’s an extremely convenient train station (nine minutes to the city, express trains and access to almost every line). In saying that, it really depends on what you’re looking for. Clayfield in my opinion is a standard “upper middle class” suburb.”
Clayfield College, one of Brisbane’s most prestigious private schools for girls from Year 7 to Year 12, will fully transition to a coeducational learning environment with a Parallel Learning model.
In a statement to parents, the administrators of Clayfield College revealed that the transition will be introduced in 2023 and will take place for five years, allowing incoming Year 7 students of all gender to enjoy “the best of both worlds and benefit from the Parallel Learning model.”
“Year 7s will begin single-sex learning streams, continuing through Years 8 and 9,” the statement read. “In Year 10 students come together for selected classes, and then benefit from fully coeducational classes in Years 11 and 12.”
Principal Dr Andrew Cousins confirmed that the school’s dwindling enrolment was a factor in the decision to shift to coeducational learning. Surveys conducted by the school showed that modern parents do not find any value in having a coeducational model from prep to Year 6 and then an all-girls model from Year 7 to Year 12.
At least 40 percent of parents supported the move to co-ed as it would also mean no more separate school drop-offs for siblings, especially since their sons in the lower levels would prefer to remain in Clayfield College for their secondary education.
Experts said that the students may benefit from having a diverse learning environment since genders learn to co-exist in real life.
Dr Cousins expect there will be at least 250 male students when Clayfield College fully transitions to coeducational learning in 2027. The school’s current population is below 500. Nearly a decade ago, there were more than 800 students a year.
Clayfield College, under the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association, turned 90 years old in 2021. The school produced notable students like Jan McLucas (politician), Tania Major (Australian of the Year), and Stephanie Rice (Olympic gold medalist).
With a median house price of $1.318 million, Clayfield continues to be an attractive investment for homeowners and investors seeking a high-end, quiet suburb close to Brisbane’s CBD.
From July 2020 to June 2021, figures from Property Market Updates show that the median house price in Clayfield is at $1,318,000, up 17.42% from $1,122,500 in the previous period. At the current median, the value of properties in Clayfield sits significantly higher than Queensland’s median house price of $540,000.
Highlights
Clayfield posted a 17.4 percent increase in the suburb’s median house price, now at $1,318,000 for the period July 2020 to June 2021. The suburb’s median unit price for the same period, now at $400,000, is up by 5.26 percent over the previous period.
There were 156 houses and 283 units sold for the same time period.
Clayfield joins over 30 other suburbs in QLD which posted double-digit increases in various quarters over the past 12 months, bolstering confidence in the suburb’s strong growth in a high-demand market.
Clayfield joins over 30 suburbs across the state which have hit double-digit increases in various quarters over the past 12 months. With 156 houses sold for the 12-month period ending in June 2021, Clayfield remains a high-demand market. According to popular site realestate.com.au, Clayfield property listings elicit 1,022 visits per property, compared to the QLD average of 836 visits per property.
Unit Price Growth
For the same 12-month period, Clayfield’s unit property market exhibited a 5.26 percent growth over the previous period, with 283 units sold.
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With a median unit price of $400,000, units in Clayfield remain popular and affordable among independent and established professionals working less than seven kilometres away in the CBD or at nearby inner-city suburbs like New Farm or Fortitude Valley, as well as retirees who want the convenience of living in a prestige community sans the hefty price tag of a house purchase.
Why Clayfield?
Good Education Options
Families moving to Clayfield have often cited its excellent education options, which include two private girls’ schools and the demand for school within the desirable catchment area has ensured good property appreciation.
Photo Credit: Google Maps
In May 2021, for example, a 1,215-sqm, five-bedroom California bungalow on 57 Enderley Road sold under the hammer for $5,075,000. That’s $400,000 more than the property’s sale price in 2018. The property sits on a corner lot and is considered highly desirable for families with school-age children, given its proximity to St. Rita’s College and location within the catchment area of Ascot State School.
Other school options include Clayfield College, St Agatha’s Primary School, Eagle Junction State School, and Ascot’s St Margaret Anglican School.
Accessibility and Liveability
Clayfield is in the top 30 most liveable suburbs of Brisbane, according to the inaugural Domain Liveable Brisbane study in 2019 which ranked 260 Greater Brisbane suburbs across 17 indicators. Several major factors considered by people when choosing a suburb to reside in include access to education, public transport, and employment.
Aside from getting top marks for education, Clayfield also rated high for its transport and amenities. The suburb has its own train station, as well as an excellent café precinct, giving it added liveability points for proximity to lifestyle amenities.
Aircraft Noise?
Some of Brisbane’s most prestigious suburbs have grown increasingly affected by aircraft noise as the new runway at Brisbane Airport doubles the airport’s capacity and increases the volume of overhead airplanes travelling along new flight paths.
Increased traffic from the new runway is seen to make some of Brisbane’s most prestigious areas less desirable, fueling greater interest and price growth in suburbs that are less impacted by the overhead noise.
The affected suburbs include some of Brisbane’s blue-chip suburbs such as Ascot, Hamilton, and New Farm, as well as popular suburbs Hawthorne, Bulimba, East Brisbane, Cannon Hill, and Seven Hills.
Eager to try brunch classics with a Middle Eastern spin? Vic’s Place Cafe in Clayfield rocks a unique and interesting menu that serves up wraps, Turkish eggs benedict, and delicious coffee.
Founded by Giulia Di-Leo to honour her late father, Vic’s Place Cafe offers Clayfield delicious brunch with a Middle Eastern-inspired twist. One of the cafe’s signature meals is the Turkish Benedict Stack — their very own unique twist on the classic eggs benedict breakfast meal, consisting of two poached eggs served with crispy smoked bacon and grilled halloumi atop their homemade cheese, mushroom and spinach pide and dressed with hollandaise sauce.
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The cafe also takes great pride in its coffee, which has been described by numerous customers as “amazing”, “great”, and “very nice”. Small cups are priced at $4 while mediums cost $5. Large cups of coffee cost only $6. Those with dietary restrictions can take solace in the fact that Vic’s Place serves dairy alternatives such as soy milk, oat milk, and more.
Photo credit: Instagram/vicsplacecafe_
Took mother dearest this morning and meet the big bro for brekky. Fantastic place beautiful tasting food and amazing service. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend. Jarvis do some work!!
Vaughtan T.
Had brunch on Saturday at Vic’s Place Cafe and it was simply AMAZING! The combination of flavors, the attention to detail, the board games, the customer service and the last but not least, my new fav dish: “Turkish Benedict Stack”… Very close to perfection! If you want to really treat yourself, you have to try this place! Highly recommended! Thanks for the fantastic food and great atmosphere guys! 👏👏👏
Richard A.
I cannot begin to express how much I love this place. Every single time we come here, the food is without fault and wonderfully tasty, the coffee is always amazing and it really does feel like home with how friendly and personable the staff are. I will recommend Vic’s to anyone who will listen.
Nick S.
Vic’s Place Cafe can be found at 262 Junction Rd, Clayfield, open seven days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekends. For more information, visit their website here. Follow their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates on meals, deals, and other special announcements concerning the cafe.
Editor’s Note: Prices mentioned in this article are as of May 2021.
MooFree Burgers, a familiar food truck in Clayfield, has been moving with a new digital feature following the store’s adoption of Qoin, a contactless payment system that’s becoming increasingly popular in today’s new normal.
Owners Johnny and Michael Tabet, who founded the mobile, plant-based burger joint in 2015, have incorporated Qoin as one of the payment options for its popular Clayfield food truck after seeing the results of the system for its other business, Charlie’s Raw Squeeze.
“It’s a very popular payment option, which is why we’ve introduced it to our mobile MooFree Burgers truck and six of our Raw Squeeze stores,” Johnny said. “The Qoin community is all about supporting small business. As small business owners, we’re competing against the big supermarket chains and Qoin enables us to offer something different to our customers.”
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The Tabet brothers have major plans to expand Charlie’s Raw Squeeze and MooFree Burgers across the country and they believe that Qoin will help grow their business.
“New customers are finding us because of Qoin,” Michael said. “They want to support small businesses that accept Qoin and we want to be part of a network that empowers small businesses to work together.”
Qoin, with its main office in the Gold Coast, has been partnering with 34,000 small businesses in Australia in the last 12 months, providing a blockchain infrastructure that helps merchants serve more consumers in a secure and innovative platform.
“Supporting small business is the cornerstone of Qoin. The Qoin model stands apart from other digital currencies in that the value of Qoin increases as the merchant ecosystem grows. The more businesses that join the Qoin community, the more everyone benefits, providing a vital boost to local economies.
“Now more than ever, Australian small businesses are looking for innovative ways to sustain cash flow and make the most of their downtime. Qoin enables them to do both while offering a payment method to their customers that is fast, secure and virtually contactless.”
Aside from the Clayfield food truck, MooFree Burgers has stores in North Lakes, Wynnum and Morningside. Follow the Facebook page for updates on deals, trading hours and the menu.
My Mistress, the cafe on Sandgate Road that’s fast becoming a Clayfield favourite, offers a range of delectable breakfast meals with delicious, piping-hot brew made with coffee beans from Allpress Espresso.
Founded by Rhiannon Redmond (the mind behind Albion’s She Bangs Coffee) and Natalie Vostok, My Mistress’ cheeky name isn’t the only thing that grabs a diner’s attention. Their menu is rife with humorous innuendo, featuring items like One Night Stand (toasted bagel with smoked bacon, fried egg, rocket, swiss cheese, tomato relish and aioli), or their signature Strip Tease (buttermilk fried chicken with baked waffles, avocado, chilli mayonnaise and maple syrup).
My Mistress offers a selection of some popular breakfast classics, as well as some unique menu items that promise to leave customers wanting more. Their all-day breakfast and lunch menu allows customers to indulge in a variety of meals, complete with sides and starters. One of their most popular dishes is the Eggs Marilyn, which consists of eggs benedict on top of a toasted bagel served with spinach, poached eggs, house made hollandaise sauce, and a choice of bacon, mushroom, ham, or smoked salmon.
My Mistress takes pride in one particular dish, and that’s their signature Strip Tease. This is a meal consisting of southern fried buttermilk chicken, baked waffles and smashed avocado, topped off with chilli mayonnaise and maple syrup.
Breakfast options and snacks aren’t the only thing available on their menu. The cafe also offers coffee made by specialty roasters Allpress Espresso which offer a variety of unique flavours and blends.
Customers who have left reviews were pleased with the cafe’s coffee and excellent service in particular, however the cafe’s breakfast options also stood out from the menu. One reviewer even wrote “The breakfast bagel I had was incredible! As was the coffee!” Many reviewers mentioned how delicious the classic options such as scrambled eggs and eggs benedict were.
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My Mistress cafe can be found at 515 Sandgate Road, Clayfield, open seven days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekends. For more information, visit their website here. Follow their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates on meals, deals, and other special announcements.
Would you like some Pudgy Imperfect Pears, Lumpy Pink Lady Apples, Warped Eggplant, Twisted Sweet Potatoes, Unruly Imperfect Zucchini and Scruffy Mangoes? These ‘Imperfect Picks’ from Harris Farm Markets Clayfield might not look perfect on the outside, but they’re still the same great quality for an even greater value.
According to co-CEO Tristan Harris, the Imperfect Picks program helps reduce the number of perfectly edible crops going to waste due to their less attractive appearances. A staggering 25 percent of Australian crops never leave the farm gate simply because they do not meet the visual specifications of supermarkets and consumers.
Customers will be able to order an array of fruit and vegetables with a few extra bumps that taste exactly the same as normal produce, with options — or in this case, newer options — such as the Pudgy Imperfect Pears, or the Warped Eggplant, or the Lumpy Pink Lady Apples.
Warped Eggplant, one of Harris Farm Markets’ newest products. Photo credit: Harris Farm Markets
“We say ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ and it’s never been more accurate when it comes to buying fruits and vegetables,” says Mr Harris.
“What looks perfect might not truly be the best option for the environment, Aussie farmers or for your hip pocket. The choices you make at the supermarket can make a big impact.”
Other all-new products from the Imperfect Picks selection include Twisted Sweet Potatoes, Unruly Imperfect Zucchini, and Scruffy Mangoes.
Scruffy Mangoes, one of Harris Farm Markets’ newest products. Photo credit: Harris Farm Markets
The program has been used by the Harris Farm Markets for roughly six years now, saving a total of 28 million kilograms of crops from being thrown into landfill — approximately 100,000kg of food a week.
Those interested in purchasing produce online from the Imperfect Picks selection can do so by visiting the Harris Farms Market online store here. For the latest updates and announcements concerning the seasonal crops available, as well as any special deals, follow their Facebook page.
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.
