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NATORG Cafe Promotes Healthy Living, Healthy Planet With New Menu

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.

Pablo’s Mexican Cantina in Clayfield Resumes Trading After Long Holiday Break

After three weeks on holiday break, Pablo’s Mexican Cantina in Clayfield is back to serve Mexican street food delights that “bring people together and make their bellies smile.” The outlandishly decorated restaurant on Sandgate Road isn’t hard to miss with its bright and colourful interiors, bringing the lively vibe of Mexico.

Elements of Latin American culture are all over Pablo’s Mexican Cantina with its cacti sculptures, figurines and wall decorations. Long, cushioned seats in vibrant colours and quirky prints provide a spacious seating area, where you can find several throw pillows with Frida Kahlo’s image.

*Photo Credit: Pablo’s Mexican Cantina/Google Maps*

If you’re looking for authenticity, the food at this restaurant is all about traditional goodness. The menu lineup consists of a variety of cheesy, limey and satisfying choices, such as nachos, burritos, chili con carne, soft tacos, enchiladas, sizzling fajitas, quesadillas and chimichangas made from locally-sourced ingredients.

This restaurant has a licensed bar as well, serving sangrias, mezcal, frozen margaritas, tequila and cerveza.

By the counter are several gift items, if you’re feeling generous and eager to spoil your friend with tokens like hand-painted ceramics, indigenous earrings or quirky pinatas. If you’re really into Mexican flavours, you can also buy bottles of hot chilli sauce and spice rubs for your meals at home.

Pablo’s Mexican Cantina trades daily, except Mondays, beginning at 5:00 p.m. On some days, they serve a Mexi Banquet menu during happy hour. For reservations and other inquiries about their food, phone 0738623531.

“YUM! Tasty and filling, without the greasy after-taste you sometimes get with Mexican dinner. The place has Really friendly staff and enjoyable decor, which is combined with a varied but not overdone menu that has something for everyone. Reasonable drinks menu options too, including unlimited sparkling water for a small fee. Great value. Absolutely worth a visit!”
~ Simone Lane, Google Reviews

“This place Pablo’s Mexican Cantina has soul and the best tasty freshly daily made food to tantalize your taste buds. Great value for food and great service such an amazing atmosphere! To top it up the restaurant is run and owned by a great and amazing talented chef Debbie. Love the food and everything about Cantina.”
~ Ada Daher, Facebook

“Finally, there is a decent Mexican restaurant in Brisbane! Amazing authentic food. Great customer service. I will certainly be back. Highly recommend.”
~ Loren Cunliffe, Zomato

Ray White Co-Chairman Puts 1930s Clayfield Family Home Up for Auction

A premier residence, built sometime in the 1930s, is up for auction as Ray White Group Co-Chairman Paul White lists his own family home in Clayfield.

The property at 129 Adelaide Street East, Clayfield is expected to draw lots of interest as it boasts an excellent location at an elevated position in Clayfield’s premium precinct. The street where the 926-square-metre lot sits has also been voted as one of Brisbane’s top 10 streets.

Named ‘Arlington,’ after a Darling Downs sheep station, the prime residence is a single-level house with four huge bedrooms, four bathrooms and a 3-car garage with a security system. The master suite has elevated north-facing view, a walk-in closet and a private retreat which can be turned into a study, a nursery or a lounge.

The living area includes a formal lounge as well as a gas marble fireplace and extends onto the formal dining space and designer kitchen with Gaggenau oven, steam oven and induction stove.

The Arlington has been extensively renovated without compromising the 1930s character of the residence. Along with the modern amenities of the home are the classy and ornate interior elements, timber floors, leadlight windows and original chandeliers.

The amenities extend well onto the landscaped front garden, a deck at the back for entertainment and a glass-framed saltwater pool.

Mr White, who bought the prime property back in 2014 at $3.025 million, is selling the house as he and his partner Lynee Porcsin get ready to downsize.

The Adelaide will be auctioned on Saturday, 23 November 2019, at 4:00 p.m.

Find out more about the listing.

Award-Winning Clayfield Seafood Markets Serves Fresh Seafood Meals Daily

Three years since Clayfield Seafood Markets rebranded, the fishmonger at 823 Sandgate Road has become the goto place for fresh seafood every day. The regular long lines out the front is a testament to their popularity and quality, which has grown enough to earn them a spot in the Top 10 Australian Fish & Chip Awards.

Clayfield Seafood Markets receives its supply of fresh deliveries six days a week direct from Australian fishermen. The food is cleaned, gutted and filleted from scratch and upon the customer’s orders.

The owners take pride in letting the customers enjoy a satisfying seafood meal than have them take much time to clean, prepare and cook the dishes at home. The restaurant’s chefs deliver high-quality seafood burgers and fish and chips, including gluten-free selections.

Clayfield Seafood Markets also offer beer-battered prawns, mussels or crab sticks, Panko crumbled sea scallops and homemade salmon with sweet potato pie.

*Photo Credit: Clayfield Seafood Markets/Facebook*

Breakfast or brunch selections at this dining place are a seafood feast with slices of smoked salmon served with fresh soft eggs.

However, the store also has a good selection of bacon, smashed avocado and banana bread for breakfast, or beef and chicken burgers for lunch, alongside salads and additional sides.

Clayfield Seafood Markets open from Monday to Friday at 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on the weekends at 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

“Our local for fantastic produce. They have a solid variety of Australian seafood. Must try the QLD snapper when in stock. Oysters always on pointe. Lovely staff. Great menu for take away too.”
~ Stephanie Oates, Google Review

“I buy fresh seafood here often, generally it’s awesome and as good as the place in James St New Farm. Wish they had Coffin Bay oysters still, way better than the Pacific ones.”
~ Sarah Anderson Nee Yip, Zomato

“Extra fresh and very good quality fish and chips. An enjoyable experience. Not the cheapest place but a good range of fish, prawns, oysters, etc…As it’s popular, it can get busy and have a bit of a wait.”
~ liketravelling11, Trip Advisor

Guardian Childcare & Education in Clayfield Observes National Open Day

Interested in sending your little one to a Guardian Childcare & Education centre? You and your child may freely explore and get a feel of the site at 791 Sandgate Road in Clayfield this October.

It’s the National Open Day across all Guardian Childcare establishments in Australia on Saturday, the 26th of Oct 2019. The early learning centre in Clayfield has prepared a packed three-hour schedule of activities for both children and parents.

This will be a great time for the parents to meet the educators at the Clayfield site whilst the children play, learn and have fun. They can observe first-hand how the educators approach and interact with the children.

*Photo Credit: Guardian Childcare & Education/Facebook*

Besides getting to know the staff and exploring the Guardian Childcare centre, visitors during the open day may also sample the menus.

The National Open Day will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Parents may also take advantage of the option to join the Twilight Tours of the Guardian Childcare centre in the CBD area on Thursday, the 24th of Oct 2019, at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Established since 2004, Guardian Childcare & Education has over 100 sites around the country.

Dine Amidst a Majestic Ambiance at Princess Thai in Clayfield

If you’d like a change of scenery and eat somewhere different without travelling too far, the place you’re looking for might just be Princess Thai Restaurant in Clayfield.

As soon as you enter this establishment, located on Sandgate Road, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported abroad. Most people’s first impression of Princess Thai is sealed by its majestic ambiance and awe-inspiring wall decorations. However, your dining experience should get even better as the food they serve is simply divine.

*Photo Credit: Princess Thai Restaurant/Facebook*

Princess Thai serves high-quality and authentic Thai that some say could be one of the best in the Northside. Colourful, flavourful and served in large portions, you’ll get bang for your buck with every order.

The menu selection is extensive, which includes popular dishes like Spring Roll Pork, different choices of curry, Pad Thai, stir fry, dumplings, salads and roast duck. However, the restaurant also offers three special sets for first-timers who might not have any idea what to order but would like to try the best in the menu. Princess Thai also serves gluten-free options.

Price points for this restaurant average $14 to $20 per dish. The servings are large, though, so it’s best shared with families or group of friends.

Princess Thai opens Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. On weekends, the restaurant is closed for lunch and open for dinner. They also welcome takeaway orders and accept BYO wine for a $4 corkage fee.

“I like Thai food but never held it in the same high regard a lot of people seemed to. This has all changed after visiting Princess Thai. The Princess curry in particular was amazing with a depth of flavour I’d never experienced. The Pad Thai was also fantastic with chicken and tofu that melted in your mouth. The staff are lovely and accommodating and the decor is excellent. Highly recommended if you are in the area. Mains start at about $17 but are designed to be shared and are quite large.”
~ Jawacode, Google Reviews

“My first time here. My wife is Thai so we tried this restaurant I had the roast duck salad and seriously called the owner out at the end of the night and told him it was the best duck dish I’ve ever had and we eat at many Thai restaurants. The combination of spice offset by the sweetness of orange and strawberry mixed with the traditional Thai herbs cashews was mouth-watering. Excellent food service and the beautiful atmosphere. The best part was the meals are priced cheap.”
~ Gaetano Caputo, Facebook

“We have eaten here many times and the food is consistently fantastic. Each meal is tasty and distinctive with real Thai flavours and proper chilli. Would highly recommend the Princess Curry. This place is a Clayfield staple!”
~ Anna, Zomato

Eagle Junction State School in Clayfield Celebrates Japanese Day

The Eagle Junction State School in Roseby Avenue is celebrating Japan’s rich culture by hosting a Japanese Day.

Scheduled on Wednesday, the 26th of June 2019, the Japanese Day festival, also known as Nihon Matsuri, will run from 8:35 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. by the school library.

Activities during this event will include a showcase of Japanese music and art through drumming performances and calligraphy. The highlight of the event will be a rakugo, a unique form of Japanese entertainment.

During the rakugo, one person sits on stage and uses paper props to tell a story. The themes are usually comical and the storyteller plays up the characters by changing the tone of his voice.

At lunch, bento boxes from SAKANA Japanese Dining Bar will be distributed to the guests.

Photo Credit: SAKANA Japanese Dining Bar/Facebook

This event requires a sign-up with the student or parents’ Munch Monitor accounts.

Twelve9teen Sports Physiotherapy in Clayfield to Host Talk on ACL Injury Prevention in Teens

A talk concerning the health of teenagers and their knees’ health will take place at the Twelve9teen Sports Physiotherapy at 695 Sandgate Road in Clayfield.

Set for Tuesday, the 4th of June 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., this educational health event aims to raise awareness regarding the prevention of ACL injury.

Teens who are active in sports are at higher risk of a specific type of knee problem called paediatric anterior cruciate ligament injury. In recent years, there has been a concerning rise in this type of ACL injury among individuals below 18 years old.

ACL injuries that develop early could lead to chronic and lifelong diseases like osteoarthritis once the children become adults and their body structure matures.

*Photo Credit: twelve9teen sports physiotherapy/Facebook*

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Ivan Astori and Specialist Sports Physiotherapist Dr Loretta O’Sullivan-Pippia will be the resources speakers of this event. They will discuss ACL diagnoses, treatment, management, rehabilitation and returning to actively play sports that may be valuable to parents with kids in sports, coaches, sports club members and those in the health care.

Interested parties may express their intent to attend the talk by phoning 32561219 or emailing stuff@twelve9teensportsphysiotherapy.com

Food and drinks will be served at the affair.

Spend a Productive Saturday Learning Crochet in Clayfield

Photo Credit: Brisbane Mums Group/Facebook

If you’ve got three hours of leisure time to spare on a Saturday in Clayfield, then you might be interested to join a creative, productive and relaxing activity. Once a month, the Brisbane Mums Group get together to chat and eat while they finish their crochet projects.

On Saturday, the 27th of April, at 10:00 a.m., the group will once again meet to conduct a Crochet Beginners Class for those who want to learn and start a crafting hobby. This invitation is open not just for Clayfield residents as those from Nundah or West End may also sign up.

During this three-hour session, participants will be taught important crochet basics and terminology. They will also be expected to make their very first granny square to proudly share to the club’s Facebook Group.

While some people may regard crochet as a popular activity fit for grandmothers or hipsters, century-old scientific studies believe that it is beneficial to mental health, skill development and diversional therapy to help let go of your stress and worries. Moreover, crocheting with a group of people would be a great opportunity for making friends and learning from seasoned crafters.

*Photo Credit:* *Brisbane Mums Group/Facebook*

If you enjoy the beginners class, then you can move on to the next levels of crochet classes with the Brisbane Mums Group:

Corner to Corner Class (C2C)
Crochet Stitches Class
Grantastic Square Class

The Crochet Beginners Class cost $69 per person and you may book online or call 1300 32 22 32 to reserve a slot and learn more details about the class and the club. The next class will be on the 22nd of June.

Clayfield Among the Most Affordable Suburbs Close to the CBD

Prospective property buyers looking for an affordable house or unit, but who want to stay as close as possible to the CBD, have a lot of options even from suburbs just under 10 kilometres such as Clayfield, latest data from Domain suggests.

Just about 7 kilometres from the city, Clayfield offers affordable units which has seen its unit median prices dropping by 8.90 percent in the past three years, according to homesales.com.au data as of May 2018. The median unit sale price in Clayfield is $382,500, the Domain report said.

Latest data from realestate.com.au, on the other hand, shows that the median price for units in Clayfield is $380,000, lower than Queensland’s median price of $385,000. Renting makes up the majority of property ownership in Clayfield or about 47%, Domain suburb profile said. However, renting is still less expensive with a median unit rental price per week of $345, compared to the Qld average of $370.

*Photo Credit: J Brew [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]*

Among the suburbs within the 10 kilometres radius from the CBD, Keperra offers the most affordable house with median price of $541,500 whilst Milton offers has the lowest-priced units with a median price of $363,750, according to Domain Group’s list of affordable suburbs by proximity to the city.

Affordable Suburbs Under 10 Kilometres from Brisbane CBD, according to Domain Group

Suburb for Units	Median Sale Price
Milton	$363,750
Moorooka	$367,500
Clayfield	$382,500
Everton Park	$390,000
Fortitude Valley	$391,000

Suburb for Houses	Median Sale Price
Keperra	$541,500
Chermside	$580,000
Everton Park	$590,000
Chermside West	$591,000
Stafford Heights	$602,500

Analysts believe that now is a good time to buy in these bargain suburbs closest to the CBD, considering that these areas are already primed for growth, however, recovery on units market may take some time since units are not considered as primary choice among buyers.