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Blue Room Cinebar in Paddington: Redefining Movie Experience

Watching the latest blockbuster movie whilst comfortably seated and enjoying a tasty meal, sweet treats, and cocktail. Sounds like a perfect movie date at the comfort of your home, right? Well, it’s the Blue Room Cinebar movie experience, actually and you can have it right here in Paddington .

Blue Room Cinebar Paddington is your best alternative to super-sized crowded cinemas and it has a lot more to offer than just the latest flick and state-of-the-art facilities. This locally-owned boutique cinema offers a luxurious movie experience and great service albeit reasonably priced.

The state-of the-art cinema has five screens, equipped with semi-reclining seats, foot rests, and seating capacity ranging from 24-60 patrons. Blue Room Cinebar shows the latest movie releases and indies. Yet, the intimate and comfortable viewing is just half of the experience.

You also get to enjoy meals and drinks whilst watching and not having to leave your seat. Food and drinks (yes, they are licensed to offer liquor too!) should be ordered and paid for before you enter the screening room. Popcorn, of course, is also available along with coffee, loose leaf tea, and sweet treats like mary poppins sundae, muffin, and brownie.

Mains and Handmade Pizza options include: Fish & Chips (battered flathead, salad, fries with lemon wedge and roasted garlic mayo), Asian Platter (ample plate with duck and vegetarian spring rolls, chicken dumplings, vegetable gyoza and asian salad with sweet chilli/soy fusion); Meat Me In St. Louis Pizza (bbq sugo base, pepperoni, ham, streaky bacon, beef, roast chicken, and mozzarella); and Cheesy Rider PIzza (pizza base, with a blend of 3 house cheeses and garlic butter).

If you haven’t been at Blue Room Cinebar or want to treat a visiting friend to a movie, then go ahead and book your tickets now, because some screening sessions can sell out fast due to limited seating.

Take a peek at the rest of the menu here.

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Blue Room Cinebar | 151 Baroona Rd, Paddington QLD 4064, Australia

Antiques and Vintage Shopping Destinations in Paddington

The Brisbane vintage market scene is alive and thriving as ever, and Paddington is home is to many of these antiques and vintage shopping destinations. These antique shops and emporiums offer rare, quality vintage furniture, retro fashion, and collectables.

Empire Revival

Located at the former Plaza Theatre, Empire Revival — formerly known as Paddington Antique Centre — has been operating since 1985. Australia’s granddaddy of antique stores is truly a treasure hunter’s paradise, where one can discover a wide range of vintage items, thanks to its more than 50 dealers providing quality and interesting finds.

With the recent rebranding comes the expansion of Empire Revival’s range of offerings which now include contemporary furniture, homewares, and jewellery which may be new, recycled, or pre-loved.

Empire Revival | 167 Latrobe Tce, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Empire Revival opens daily from 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Retro Metro

A heaven for shoppers hunting for retro fashion clothing for men and women. Retro Metro is where to find a great mix of authentic vintage clothes from the roaring ‘20s to the fabulous ‘80s, and even new retro-style clothes.

Avid collectors will also be thrilled to find here a variety of vintage furniture, gadgets, accessories, and knick-knacks.

Retro Metro Paddington | 297 Given Terrace Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Retro Metro is open daily 9:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Ithaca Swimming Pool in Paddington Helps Beat the Summer Heat

A perfect place to cool down this summer, the Ithaca Swimming Pool in Paddington offers facilities for your recreational swimming or exercise.

*Photo Credit: Ithaca Pool / ithacapool.com.au*

Located just opposite Suncorp Stadium, Ithaca Swimming Pool is open every 1st September and goes into May of the following year. The pool facilities include a 25-metre heated outdoor pool with salt water, six lanes, disabled ramp, and a shallow end.

Whilst there is a lot of spots to relax and bask in the sun, you’ll also find shady and grassy areas where you can sit down and have a few chats with your family or friends after a swim. There are plenty of swimming, squad training, and group fitness classes available for adults and children to enjoy.

Also, there’s a barbecue area and food kiosk available, in case you need to grab something to eat. Ithaca Swimming Pool is open 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday – Sunday; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on public holidays. The pool is closed on Christmas Day, Good Friday, and Anzac Day.

Entry fees:

Adult (15 years and over): $5.70
Child (2-14 years): $4.10
Child (under 2 years): free
Concession: $4.70
Family pass (1 adult and 2 children): $12.10
Additional adult: $5.10
Additional child: $3.60
Authorised Companion: free

Multi-visit passes:

10-pass adult: $52.00
20-pass adult: $95.00
Season pass adult (member): $355
Season pass adult (non-member): $395
Season pass child (member): free
Season pass child (non-member): $200

Two-hour-limit car parking is available at Dowse Street (off road) and Caxton Street from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., on-street parking on Caroline, Chrystal and Moreton Streets (parking limited apply).

Ithaca Swimming Pool | 131 Caxton St, Paddington QLD 4064, Australia

Paddington’s Housing Market Looks Promising in 2019

Paddington is gearing up for an even better housing market in 2019 as strong market demands continue to increase property prices in the suburb.

A recent REIQ report on the latest housing market statistics showed Paddington’s median house price to be amongst the highest in Brisbane at $1,150,000. This shows a 14.7% increase over the last 12 months and 49.5% over the last 5 years. In the 2nd quarter of 2018, there were 32 homes sold in the suburb.

According to property experts, Paddington continues to attract both younger and older buyers due to its affordability as well as its proximity to the city.

Moreover, the suburb also saw a surge of overseas buyers looking for properties with the best rates.

Apart from the affordability of homes, experts have also cited three main factors that lead to better price growth. These are the availability of good retailing, good schools, and good public transport.

Currently, Paddington’s high demand market gets 1,223 property visits per month. This is relatively higher than the average demand in Queensland which is 385 visits per property.

These figures show that the suburb will indeed have a promising market property in the next year.

Aside from Paddington, other Brisbane suburbs to watch out for are Chandler, Indooroopilly, Graceville, and Kippa-Ring.

Hidden Treasure: Highly Collectible Art at Red Sand Art Gallery Off Given Terrace

Just off Given Terrace on Campbell Street in Paddington is a little-known emporium of highly significant fine art. Speaking to the owner of Red Sand Art Gallery, Peter King, for five minutes gives you a sense of the amazing life he has led in the world of aboriginal art.

Between 1996 and 2009, Peter owned two Aboriginal art galleries in the Northern Territories, and he would drive 300 km in order to supply canvas and paints to a wide range of artists, many of whom became Aboriginal art stars.

The vast range of art ranging in price from $100 to several thousand dollars has been bought by some of the biggest collectors in the world and particularly by the many overseas clients that visited his galleries in Alice Springs and Titree.

Artists from the Western Desert and Utopia Homelands were responsible for the vast majority of the Red Sands collection. Many of the artists are considered highly collectible, some are sadly deceased.

Peter was very careful to collect provenance of each work, taking pictures during the creation process and getting certificates of authenticity. Artists include Cowboy Louie Pwerele, Greeny Purvis, Kathleen Petyarre, Linda Syddick, Tommy Watson and Lindsay Bird.

In 2007 a painting by Emily Kame Kngwarreye, a 632cm by 275cm Synthetic polymer paint on linen with four panels, sold for $1,056,000.

When asked of the great joy of Aboriginal art, Peter King said: “You see something new every time you look at these works; they have several layers.”

Termite-eaten didgeridoos are also on sale at Red Sand, and you don’t get more authentic red centre than a termite-eaten didgeridoo.

The Red Sand Art Gallery is mesmerizing. You should give yourself a good hour to browse, stare and look deep into this amazing art in this tucked-away corner of Paddington. It holds real history, beauty and no doubt great investment potential.

Peter opens the gallery from Tuesday to Saturday between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Rosalie Village Garden Centre: A Garden Paradise in Paddington

A secret garden that lies at Baroona Road in Rosalie—in the midst of busy restaurants and specialty shops—the Rosalie Village Garden Centre is every plant enthusiasts’ paradise.

Whether you are an experienced gardener, a newbie, or just looking for some greenery to fill your yard, or maybe searching for a nice present for a friend, Rosalie Village Garden Centre is definitely the place to go. The Rosalie Village—a busy suburban shopping and dining destination—is home to this secret garden where you will find rows of plants, fruit trees, flowering shrubs, and succulents. Even garden accessories, pots, and ornaments of varying colours, shapes, and sizes are available here.

A narrow brick pathway sandwiched between two shops leads to this greenery haven. Even if you have zero knowledge in gardening, you’d be happy to know that they have experts to answer all your gardening-related questions.

Rosalie Village Garden Centre was established in 1994 but the centre was originally set up in the late ‘60s and was run by the “Friends of brain injured children” in the ‘70s. From the ‘80s up to the early ‘90s, it was known as Bush Magic, until it was purchased by Margaret Wright and created a specialized cottage garden style nursery. In 2000, Ben Wright bought the Centre from his mother. With his experience in exotics and water gardening, the Centre expanded its offerings enabling it to cater to a wider range of interests.

About Rosalie

Rosalie was a suburb of Brisbane before it became a neighbourhood within Paddington in 1975. Its name is believed to have been derived from the name Rosalie Plains pastoral station owned by pastoralist and politician John Frederick McDougal. Rosalie residents, businesses, and homes have several times been victims of several floods and water damage particularly the 1890, 1975, and 2011 Brisbane Floods.

Have a Joyful Time at this Year’s Paddington Christmas Fair

The countdown to the most wonderful time of the year has already started and to celebrate, this year’s Paddington Christmas Fair will be a little earlier. On Friday, 30 November 2018, Given Terrace and Latrobe Terrace, Paddington will once again be filled with the sights and sounds of Christmas.

From 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., lots of fun pre-Christmas activities, great finds, and entertainment will be up for fairgoers to enjoy.

Photo credit: Upper Latrobe Paddington/Facebook

Event Details

What: Paddington Christmas Fair

When: Friday, 30 November 2018; 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Where: Given Terrace and Latrobe Terrace, Paddington

Paddington Christmas Fair 2018

Kids will surely enjoy the afternoon as Christmas fair favourites are coming back to the family-friendly event.

Photo credit: Bubble’licious Creations/Facebook

For those who loved her act, Bubble’licious Creations will again be amusing the crowd with her bubbly performance. Kids and kids at heart will surely be busy popping some bubbles at her show.

Photo credit: Danibelle’s Musicadium/Facebook

Another fair-favourite, Danibelle’s Musicadium, returns to the Paddington Christmas Fair this year. Danibelle will be doing three sets of Christmas carols at different locations.

Photo credit: Paddington Christmas Fair/Facebook

Face painters will also be available along Latrobe Terrace. The team from Cherry Cherry Art will be present to whip up some awesome Christmas face paints.

Head over to the Paddington Christmas Fair and have a great time with your family. Good food, great buys, and a fun-filled afternoon is something that shouldn’t be missed. You can even bring your lovely pooch with you at the event.

For more information, visit the Paddington Christmas Fair event page.

Romantica Ristorante Pizzeria in Paddington is Now Open

An intimate pizza restaurant where Roman and Estonian flavours meet and meld has opened in Paddington. Romantica Ristorante Pizzeria offers a unique and intimate dining experience for all pizza lovers to enjoy.

David Ruggerio’s Roman-style restaurant, La Pinsa—which opened earlier this year in Kennedy Terrace, has already made quite a following with its authentic Roman version of the beloved Italian pizza. So, David and wife Kate have decided to open a second Italian restaurant that adds a touch of Estonian flavour into the mix.

Located at Given Terrace, the former site of chicken-joint Winner Winner, Romantica Ristorante Pizzeria offers intimate dining space, a range of Le Rosse (red) and Le Bianche (white) pizzas, antipasti, pasta, desserts, and a selection of Italian handcrafted Beers and Organic Wines.

*Photo Credit: Romantica Ristorante Pizzeria/Facebook*

Romantica Ristorante Pizzeria’s pizza dough is made using Italian stoneground organic flour, natural, Mother Yeast (Lievito Madre), and 70% of the mixture is water. To achieve a thin, light, soft, crispy pizza base, they use a slow rising process that takes between 48 and 72 hours before baking it in their Alfa Opera Woodfired Oven using oak and cherry wood.

Some of the Le Rose and Le Bianche pizzas to try: Capricciosa (Tomato Salsa, Fior di Latte, Mushrooms, Roman Artichoke Hearts, Sliced Ham), Speck (San Marzano Tomato, Fior di Latte, Moked Prosciutto, Basil Pesto), and Mortazza (Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Mortadella).

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Pasta dish choices include: Spaghetti allo Scoglio (Square-shaped Roman spaghetti with Tiger Prawns, scallops, Baby squid, Cherry Tomato Salsa mixed with Lobster broth), and Risotto Gamberi e Asparagi (Risotto served with diced Prawn Cutlets, Asparagus, Lobster, Bisque, Tomato Salsa).

Other dishes with a touch of Estonian flavour include free-range pork belly with fresh herbs and cauliflower puree, slow-cooked Wagyu Oxtail ragout, and crispy skin chicken breast filled with basil and fontina cheese.

And of course, their antipasti and desserts are also a must-try. Treat yourself to these delights such as the Frittura di Calamari (deep-fried fresh and tender baby calamari) and Frappe di Carnevale (Roman dried pastry with vanilla gelato, dark chocolate, and icing sugar).

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Experience extraordinary fusion of Italian and Estonian flavours with Romantica Ristorante Pizzeria. Paddington’s newest pizzeria is located at 233 Given Terrace, Paddington.

Store Hours: Mon (Pasta night) to Wed 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Thu to Sat 12 p.m.–10 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Fat Belly Jack’s at Petrie Terrace Brings Nashville-Style Hot Chicken to Brisbane

With its recent opening, Fat Belly Jack’s at Petrie Terrace promises to bring the best fried chicken in the world to Brisbane.

After having a bite of what they call the world’s best-tasting fried chicken during their bar crawl across America, Fat Belly Jack’s is now serving Nashville-style hot chicken and a range of American beer.

Like your chicken hot? Fat Belly Jack’s takes their southern-style fried chicken to a different level with their different choices of heat. Customers can choose from mild, medium, and red hot varieties. If you dare, you can try out the ‘Really F%*king Hot’ which features some of the world’s hottest chillies.

Pairing up with their deliciously hot food is a selection of boilermakers, whiskey, and bourbon plus a wide variety of beers on tap.

Fat Belly Jack’s is the latest project of Hashtag Burgers, the makers of Lobster Shack, Down N’ Out, and Burgapalooza. The team is now ready to take over Petrie Terrace with their latest foodie hideout located at the former Sandy’s Good Time Bar site.

The bar is now gearing up for busy days as it starts to rake up great reviews from customers.

For more information about Fat Belly Jack’s at Petrie Terrace, check out their website or Facebook page.

Excess Baggage Secondhand Market Returns to The BrisWest Centre for Another Day of Great Bargain Shopping

Excess Baggage Secondhand Market returns this 27 October 2018 at The BrisWest Centre for another day of fun and lots of great bargains.

Excess Baggage is a community market that provides a venue for sellers of preloved items and bargain hunters to meet. This October, Excess Baggage Secondhand Market provides another great opportunity for interested parties to clean out their closet, declutter, and earn extra cash on the side.

On the day of the event, buyers can expect to find a lot of great items ranging from designer clothes, shoes, books, homewares, kitchenware, tools, and compact discs and DVDs. Apart from the bargain items, the event will also provide attendees with live music and awesome food.

Are you feeling lucky? Well, don’t forget to buy a ticket because you might win any of the wonderful prizes to be raffled away.

August 2016 Excess Baggage Event

Video Credit: The BrisWest Centre/Facebook

Excess Baggage welcomes anyone who wants to become a stallholder to join the event. Joining only requires interested parties to purchase a ticket and then choose their preferred indoor or outdoor table. Stall holders are only charged for the ticket. They get to keep all the proceeds from their sale.

August 2016 Excess Baggage Event

Video Credit: The BrisWest Centre/Facebook

The number of tables have been reduced for this month’s event to ensure everyone is comfortable while inside the hall. There will be five outside large shaded, three outside unshaded, 14 inside large, and five inside small tables that will be set up.

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About BrisWest Centre

The BrisWest Centre was established by The Brisbane West Senior Citizens’ Centre. For over 40 years now, The BrisWest Centre has been serving the senior community through various activities and services to members aged 50 yrs & older.

Beginning in 2014, the organization launched initiatives like the Paddington Boutique Fair and the Excess Baggage Paddington Secondhand Markets to welcome new generations to Paddo.

Tickets for interested stallholders have already been sold out. However, those looking for bargain preloved items whilst enjoying a day of entertainment and great food should check out this upcoming event.

Excess Baggage Secondhand Market happens on 27 October 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Briswest Centre, 132 Latrobe Terrace Paddington.