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4 Paddington Pet-Friendly Restaurants to Take Your Four-Legged Pals on a Date!

The love and loyalty pets shower their owners are second to none and the company of a pet can be the most content feeling, even if you’re just snuggling on the couch together. To reciprocate, why not treat your four-legged pals on a date? Here are 4 pet-friendly restaurants to check out in Paddington.

Atticus Finch Cafe

83 Latrobe Terrace
Open from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

A cushy neighbourhood bar, Atticus Finch serves simple but tasty meals for both humans and pets. Serving breakfast and brunch, this establishment serves delicious Coffee Supreme selections. It’s also the site of many animal rescue events.

*Photo Credit: Atticus Finch Cafe/Facebook*

“I had a beautiful coffee here. The staff were friendly. The shop is quite busy with both humans and dog friends. Overall, Atticus Finch was a great experience.”
~ Aaron Needer, Google Reviews

The Java Lounge

161 Latrobe Terrace
Open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This cafe’s menu is quite extensive for breakfast and lunch. The Java Lounge has burgers, bagels, quesadillas, couscous, Spanish chorizo, fritters, as well as vegan and gluten-free options. Their drink list also includes a variety of coffees, teas, juices, kombuchas, frappes, smoothies and milkshakes. No doggie meals though but you can hang around with your pet at this cafe for as long as you want.

*Photo Credit: The Java Lounge/Facebook*

“Java is amazing. We go there religiously. The staff are all amazing, the food is delicious, & the coffee is the best around. They are kid & dog-friendly, & the service is fast & friendly. We just can’t go anywhere else. Love you guys!!!!! Another amazing time this morning. Thank you!”
~ Katrina Douglas, Google Reviews

Remy’s

106 Latrobe Terrace
Open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Remy’s can get quite crowded because there are plenty of activities happening here all the time like Taco Tuesday’s, Jazz nights and Monday half-price burgers. This diner serves big meals and drinks with friends but it is set up as a courtyard so it’s perfect for your furry companion.

“Remy’s is a funky local hangout great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. But, if I had to pick a time to go, I would say afternoon/dinner is the best time as the burgers and fries are great every time and there is usually live music at that time. Remys is also a dog friendly cafe which is a massive tick in my book.”
~ Carla Birdy, Google Reviews

Sassasfras of Paddington

88 Latrobe Terrace
Open from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This cafe has an airy backyard garden for your pets and a selection of doggie ice creams, puppuccinos and handmade dog treats. Sassasfras serves all-day breakfast, coffees and cakes to indulge without guilt. The restaurant is also big on sustainability.

*Photo Credit: Sassasfras of Paddington/Facebook*

“Best little spot. Excellent menu. My order was three times the size I’d expect from a cafe. So great value for money. Dog friendly. Cool back court yard. Comfy spot I look forward to visiting again.”
~ Emma Burns, Google Reviews

Tour the Fernberg Government House in Paddington for Free

The Government House, located at 170 Fernberg Road in Paddington, opens its doors at least twice a year to the general public.

On Saturday, the 1st of June, the heritage-listed site, which is also known as the Fernberg, will be hosting another Open Day and guided tour from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Visitors to the Government House will have the opportunity to see parts of the property up close for free. Guests will also be allowed to take videos or photos (no flash) of the premises for their keepsakes.

Vendors will be present on the grounds to sell food and drinks during the Open Day. However, guests are also encouraged to bring their own snacks if they want to have a picnic in the gardens. The Australian Army Band Brisbane will be there to provide the music and entertainment.

Since 1910, the governors of Queensland have made the Fernberg their temporary residence. Leaders and royalties of other counties have dined and held meetings at this mansion with Australian officials.

The family of His Excellency, the Honourable Paul de Jersey, has been living at the Government House since 2014. And while visitors might not be able to personally see the governor this Saturday, Gavel, the Vice-Regal Dog, will be there to welcome the public. He’ll also be roaming the grounds all day to greet or play with the guests.

*Photo Credit: Governor of Queensland/Facebook*

This Open Day will be quite special as Queensland is observing its 160th anniversary of independence from New South Wales.

Visitors are expected to enter at the gates at either 168 Fernberg Road or by the Norman Buchan Park in Baroona Road.

Paddington Fashion Influencer Launches High Street Runaway App for Clothes Rentals

Fashion designer, blogger and influencer Renee Lee of Paddington has a booming clothing rental business on 186 Latrobe Terrace and she recently launched a new High Street Runaway app to take her ideas to the next level.

Young women with formal gowns and hardly-worn dresses taking up space in their closet might want to get on board Ms Lee’s innovation. She has come up with a way for women to rent or sell their outfits using mobile devices via the High Street Runaway app.

Launched in early 2019 and currently in its testing phase among Brisbane users, the app may be downloaded at the App Store for iOS devices.

“High Street Rentals hit the app store earlier this year and we’re currently testing it in the Brisbane market,” Ms Lee wrote on her LinkedIn profile.

“We’ve hit some barriers and are pivoting around them and learning as we go. With a few more updates we will be ready to expose it to a wider market.”

Ladies between the ages of 17 to 25 have already taken advantage of this latest innovation in the shared economy business model. College students are loaning out their $3,500 clothes to earn $500 in one weekend — not a bad deal at all!

*Photo Credit:* *High Street Runway/Facebook*

Users love the security of High Street Runaway app as the return of the dress they’ve loaned to strangers may be guaranteed. The app has the following features:

a chat window where the girls can make enquiries about the clothes before closing the deal
a feedback option for both the buyer/renter and seller/loaner
a user identification system that be verified and checked before sending payments.

To better understand how the app works, watch this video below:

“Girls don’t like to wear clothes more than once,” Ms Lee said. “Parents love it too. Instead of dropping thousands before their daughter even walks out the door, they can pull together the same look for much less.”

Following the app’s launch, Ms Lee, the wife of Phil Lee of the Brisbane Broncos, and co-founder Jo Erzetich have achieved a 400 per cent traffic spike on their online venture. However, they also run a physical store in Paddington, where renters and shoppers could try on the clothes first before closing a transaction.

In the future, Ms Lee intends to expand the app to include accessories rentals or hair and makeup services.

Love the Comfort of a Kimono Dress? Learn to Make Yours at this Paddington Workshop!

Are you looking for a creative but different way to spend your leisure time in Paddington? The Kimono workshop hosted by Japanese expert Kent Florist could be right up your alley.

You don’t need to be a skillful sewer to make your own Kimono dress as the technique is apparently quite easy to master.

In recent years, modern fashion has embraced the simplicity of Kimono dresses. This garment has become on trend because it can easily turn a dull outfit into a dramatic ensemble without looking too made up.

Kimono jackets or robes can be worn over a pair of skinny jeans or shorts and a basic shirt. Its fabric is comfortable and fun to mix and match with other outfits.

Set for Sunday, the 28th of April 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at 6 Cochrane Street, this Kimono workshop will teach you to make either a hip or thigh-long kimono jacket (haori) to spruce your day-to-day wardrobe or a simple robe (nagajuban) to wear for special events.

The one-time workshop cost $95 per person, which is already inclusive of the kimono cloth and sewing tools like thread and needle. Participants will also be served Japanese sweets and green tea during the break.

Kent Florist specializes in flower arrangements and its owner, Mikiko Inoue, also conducts regular Kokedama workshops for the green thumbs. Ms Innoe also runs For Japan Only, a novelty store that sells vintage Japanese items including Kimono, handbags, and shoes.

Woolworths Paddington Now Delivers Your Grocery Purchases in Under 2 Hours

Online grocery shopping via Woolworths has now been made more convenient as the superstore, located at 107 Latrobe Terrace in Paddington, recently launched its Delivery Now service.

Under this delivery scheme, Woolworths customers may receive their purchases within a two-hour window. The company is introducing this very first speedy delivery service in Brisbane to keep abreast with the competition.

At least 38 Woolworths sites across Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney have already adopted Delivery Now. Aside from Paddington, residents in these suburbs in Brisbane may also take advantage of the short-term service seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:

Ascot
Ashgrove
Bulimba
Camp Hill
Spring Hill

The company is looking to expand this service to more stores in Queensland based on the customers’ feedback and demands.

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Woolworths’ Delivery Now has a delivery fee of $19 for 30 commonly needed items, such as food ingredients and baby products. When a customer is too sick to get up and buy medication, availing of Delivery Now’s two-hour service will also come quite handy.

This service, however, is different from the superstore’s existing delivery scheme, which charges a $15 delivery fee for grocery purchases amounting to $100 and up. Delivery Now, will also not be able to fulfill purchases of deli items, which requires preparation, and bulky items that might not fit in the delivery vehicle.

The Most Interesting Sites To Visit on the Rosalie Heritage Trail

At first sight, several buildings and places around Rosalie may seem ordinary, but historical trails such as the Rosalie Heritage Trail will reveal rich stories of the past, all worth revisiting.

The Rosalie Heritage Trail is a 2.1 kilometre-trail that may take a full-hour walk to explore.

*Photo Credit: State Library of Queensland*

First Stops on Nash Street

Begin your walk on the Rosalie Heritage Trail at the corner of Baroona Road and Nash Street. A commemorative plaque set on this site will tell you that Rosalie had three incidences of the worst flooding — in 1893, 1974 and 2011 — that burdened the village.

Since Rosalie is geographically low-lying, torrential rains expectedly bring some risks. However, amid the damages and the muddy ground, this force of nature will never dampen the spirit of the community as neighbours help clean up Rose Village each and every time.

*Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Rae Allen*

Walk further to Nash Street and visit the Rosalie School of Arts and Commemorative Hall. Opening in 1928, this historic landmark is a memorial to the heroes of World War I. Then, head next door to the Beverly Theatre, the site of the first outdoor movie establishment. Today, however, this area is filled with choice dining places.

Then walk across the other side of Nash Street to find a building with a red roof. This used to be the Tram Shelter No. 6, which was built during the Great Depression and stopped operations when buses came to Paddington in the 1960s.

Crossing Elizabeth Street and Given Terrace

From Nash Street, cross Elizabeth Street, where you’ll find the site of The Little Citizen’s Free Kindergarten, one of the first kindies in Brisbane, which was built in 1935. Today, it’s the C & K Rosalie Community Kindergarten and Preschool.

Turn right when you reach the intersection on Fernberg Road to spot the Marist Brothers Monastery. Walk across the trail to the Given Terrace and you won’t miss the Sacred Heart Church. Restored as a brick building from a modest wood building in 1918, this Catholic institution remains a vital presence in the community.

*Photo Credit: Google Plus/Rogerova Cesta*

About 100 metres away is the Our Lady of Help Christian Convent, which was built in 1919 for the Sisters of Mercy. Five nuns from the congregation arrived in Brisbane during this period to educate Brisbane children at the nearby Sacred Heart School.

More on Fernberg and Haig Road

Retrace your steps from Given Terrace and back to Fernberg Road to find Lucerne. This gorgeous detached house is one of the oldest private residences in Brisbane. Built by the bricklayer James Young around 1862, a part of Lucerne today is a bed and breakfast place.

Continue on Fernberg Road and walk along the beautiful stone kerbs and garden beds. These were built to beautify Brisbane for Queen Elizabeth II’s visit in 1954.

Past the Fernberg planting boxes, cross Baroona Road and you’ll get to the former site of the Milton Congregational Church at the corner of Baroona and Haig Road. Opened in 1887, it was one of the earliest churches in the district. The church was demolished sometime in the 1960s.

Proceed along Haig Road to Gregory Park, named after Queensland’s Surveyor General and one of Australia’s most influential explorers, Sir Augustus Charles Gregory. Gregory Park has ample green space, tennis courts and other sporting facilities, picnic areas, and shaded playgrounds. It’s hard to believe that this used to be marshland.

Walk further along Haig Road and you’ll be in the site of the once premier international tennis centre in Queensland, the Milton Tennis Centre. Since hosting its first Davis Cup match in 1952, the tennis centre managed to host more Davis Cup matches than any other city in Australia. Today, the site is called Frew Park, named after Robert Frew, who was lovingly named as the ‘father of Queensland tennis.’

*Bird’s eyeview of Frew Park, former site of the once famous Milton Tennis Centre. (Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council)*

There are also other interesting sites worth checking out as you go done memory lane on the Rosalie Heritage Trail. These include the Glenworth villa, the Boondah timbre house, and the Baroona, which is one of Rosalie’s oldest houses, and the Fernberg, Government House.

While some of the sites along the trail are private properties and inaccessible to the public, walking through this trail can give you a glimpse of the rich history of Rosalie.

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.

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.

Discover the Rich History of The Barracks in Paddington

The Barracks in Paddington is important in the suburb as it serves as a landmark commercial precinct today. However, did you know the interesting history of the precinct?

From being amongst the earliest Brisbane gaol to becoming a popular underground night club in the 1990s, The Barracks certainly has quite a few stories to tell.

History

The Barracks was formerly known as the Petrie Terrace Police Depot. It is significant in the history of the suburb as it was occupied by the second purpose-built Brisbane Gaol from November 1860 until July 1883. The overcrowded Petrie Terrace Gaol was closed in 1883 upon the completion of a new gaol at Boggo Road, South Brisbane.

The Barracks in Paddington — Aerial view of Petrie Terrace Gaol, Brisbane, 1862. The gaol was erected in 1860 to the design of the colonial architect Charles Tiffin. It was converted into a police barracks in 1883. Photo credit: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland/Wikimedia Commons

In 1885, the gaol reserve was divided between the newly established permanent Queensland Defence Force and the Queensland Police Force. The QDF occupied the 1864 military reserve and the northern end of the gaol reserve, the whole of which was renamed Victoria Barracks by mid-1885.

The Queensland Police Force occupied the remainder of the gaol reserve as a police depot and training centre. The police occupied the former gaol reserve for a century until the mid-1980s. However, the site was officially gazetted as a reserve for police purposes in 1901.

Petrie Terrace Police Depot

The former gaol was officially recognized as Petrie Terrace Police Depot from 1850-1960. Additions to the building included the construction of stables in 1912 and a police garage and workshop in 1936.

In 1938, work commenced on the construction of a new three-storeyed, brick and concrete police barracks at the Petrie Terrace Police Depot, on land formerly utilised as a parade and drill ground.

The new barracks, designed by Raymond Clare Nowland, was considered as one of the best investments that the Government had made at the time.

During WWII a brick building to house the Police Wireless Transmission Station VKR was erected in the southwest corner of the police reserve. Military police attached to the Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, United States Army, United States Shore Patrol, and the Royal Navy utilised the police wireless transmission station at Petrie Terrace.

Change in Use of the Police Depot

Use of the Petrie Terrace Police Depot as a training facility ceased in 1973, but the Depot continued to serve other police purposes until the mid-1980s.

In 1987 the State Government sold the former police reserve and buildings to private enterprise.

The Former Police Stables functioned as a nightclub through the 1990s, while the Former Police Wireless Transmission Station was converted into a restaurant.

The former Petrie Terrace Police Depot was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 23 July 1999.

Former Petrie Terrace Police Depot Transformation

After suffering from high levels of vandalism, the former Police Depot was developed to what is now known as The Barracks in 2007.

The $120 million mixed-use development was completed in 2008 and is now a popular landmark retail and commercial precinct in Paddington.

The three heritage listed buildings from the Police era remaining on the site are the stables (1912), the three storey brick barracks (1939) and the radio communications centre (1941).

In 2009, The Barracks won two prestigious UDIA Awards for Urban Renewal and best large Retail/Commercial development.

Learn more about The Barracks in Paddington by visitng their official website.