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Rosalie Gourmet Market Marks 25 Years of Delicious History in Brisbane

Rosalie Gourmet Market marked its 25th year of offering high-quality delicacies, specialty products or indulgent patisserie and pantry items in Paddington. Popularly known as Brisbane’s foremost food hall, this store has been a goldmine filled with an extensive selection of artisanal products.

Originally behind this culinary paradise were Norris and Marcia Lewis, who opened Rosalie Gourmet Market in October 1997 as a deli and grocer along Baroona Rd. The Lewis couple were inspired to open their business following their travels to Los Angeles years ago, where they discovered an organic grocer.

The couple thought that a deli and grocer would fit right into Rosalie’s village feel. Over time, the Lewis couple established their store as the go-to shop for specialty baked goods, delicious pasta, sauces, jams and preserves for the pantry, cured meats and charcuterie, and filling take-home meals, as well as kitchenware and essential items for gifting.

In 2016, however, Norris and Marcia decided to enjoy their retirement years and turned over Rosalie Gourmet Market to Rae Gough.

Rae spent a long time in London before moving back to Brisbane to raise a young family. In her years abroad, Rae became a regular at the Borough Market, which honed her love for gourmet ingredients. Thus, she was the perfect choice to take over the gourmet shop and continue what the Lewis couple started.

“I have never had a regret about my change from the corporate world and love my little piece of foodie paradise,” Rae said in April 2022, six years after she took ownership of the shop. “I love the community, staff and suppliers who bring me happiness every day. Thank you to you all, and especially to my incredibly supportive family and friends who are behind me every step of the way.”

Rosalie Gourmet Market — Photo Credit: RosalieGourmetMarket/Facebook

Rae added that she knew she made the right decision to quit her corporate job and run a food business. Under her stewardship, Rosalie Gourmet Market expanded with more spaces to accommodate more products, especially hard-to-find international food items. She also spearheaded the 25th-anniversary celebration at the shop in October 2022.

In September 2023, former and current workers of the gourmet shop are planning a reunion with Rae, as well as Norris and Marcia.

Follow Rosalie Gourmet Market on Facebook for more updates.

One stop shop for all deli needs. The Rosalie Gourmet Market has everything you could need from gifts to everyday delights. I regularly buy the deli meats, family sized quiche and lasagne, as well as breads, pastas and treats. They have a fantastic range of all products, including a lovely section of home items, flowers and wrapping + cards. I have used the catering service on 4 occassions and have never been disappointed. The sizes are generous and the food is absolutely delicious and fresh. It’s a great place to grab an easy dinner option (soup, pizza, pasta, curries, etc) and their cakes are to die for. Especially their vegan choc cake.
Anna Thomas

A nice local gourmet market and deli in Rosalie. Picked up a bunch of different cheeses and prosciutto de Parma; which were of great quality. The cakes looked nice as well and would definitely come back for those. Highly recommended for anyone who’s after gourmet food items.
Magnus Hsu

Staff are always lovely, beautiful cheese and antipasto. They always have great recommendations for charcuterie boards and pairings for cheeses, antipasto and meats.
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Published 3-April-2023

Discover the Naughty Side of This Artisan Bakery in Paddington

Photo Credit: Cakes & Sht / Facebook

Have you checked out this sassy bakery on Given Terrace yet? Cakes & Shit is an artisan bakery that specialises in cheeky, naughty cakes and other baked goodies that are guaranteed to be the talk of the party.

Cakes & Shit is the brainchild of Samantha Holman who opened her first shop on Bakery Lane in 2018. Since then, the talented confectioner has attracted quite a following, and when she decided to move to Paddington, new and old customers made sure she was well-received.

artisan bakery Cakes & Shit — Photo Credit: Cakes & Sht / Facebook

The shop at Given Terrace, Paddington sports a colourful interior, with available seating for customers who wish to dine in. There’s a cabinet, a shelf, and a retail area filled with sweet creations that customers can enjoy onsite or take home. Most everyone that comes in leaves with cookies, brownies, and cakes happily in hand.

The artisan bakery also accepts made-to-order cakes for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, baby showers, and other special occasions. They also have a range of bold and cheeky merchandise and gift items guaranteed to elicit a few giggles.

Cakes & Shit also offers workshops where attendees can learn how to bake cookies, cupcakes, and cakes. starting at $65 per class.

workshops at Cakes & Sht — Workshops at Cakes & Sht | Photo Credit: Cakes & Sht / Facebook

Cakes & Shit is located at 233b Given Terrace, Paddington. Hours of operation are from 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday to Wednesday and from 9 am to 9 pm, Thursday to Saturday.

Check out their website here to order online or book a session.

Cakes & Shit | 233b Given Terrace, Paddington, QLD, Australia, 4064

Looking Back at the Paddington Tram Depot Fire 60 Years Ago

One of Brisbane’s largest fires in history occurred 60 years ago when the Paddington Tram Depot fire destroyed 67 trams, more than 20 per cent of the city’s entire fleet. Here’s a look back.

In the early evening of 28 Sept 1962, residents near the two-storey depot alerted the staff about sparks underneath the facility. Though the actual site where the fire started was never determined, many believed that the spark came from the storage area.

Whilst waiting for the firefighters, some of the staff attempted to drive the trams out of the site and at least three were rescued before the fire eventually cut the electricity.

Firefighters were challenged to control the blaze due to very low water pressure. It did not help that the Paddington Tram Depot had heaps of tyres, oil and grease as well, due to the nature of its operation.

Photo Credit: National Library of Australia

As the fire progressed, it was becoming clearer that the building would collapse and can no longer be saved. Thus, the local fighters shifted their focus to ensure that the blaze will not impact neighbouring homes and buildings. Dozens of residents packed their belongings within a flash and evacuated away from the site.

Firefighters called to the scene recalled that the depot continued to smoke and burn for over a week.

Unfortunately, the trams and the depot were not insured and various conspiracy theories snowballed about its fate. Prior to the fire, plans have been discussed to replace the trams with buses from private operators.

A year after the Paddington Tram Depot fire, however, tram lines in Bulimba, Kalinga, Rainworth, and Toowong were switched to bus routes. Brisbane City Council had to ask help from New South Wales Transport Department for additional buses.

The tram system officially ended in April 1969. The former Paddington Tram Depot, on the hand, was sold and redeveloped as Paddington Central in the 1980s.

Meanwhile, the Brisbane Tramway Museum in Ferny Grove has commemorated the Paddington Tram Depot fire every year. The museum’s vice president, Peter Hyde, believes that it’s still important to keep the history of Brisbane’s tram system alive.

“People enjoy reliving the time of their parents and grandparents,” Mr Hyde said in a radio interview. “They can see how these past events have led to the nature of the city at the present time and possibly give an indication of how the city will continue to develop in the future.”

Cascade House In Paddington Recognised At Houses Awards 2022

A renovated Cascade House, originally an early 1900s timber cottage sitting on one of Paddington’s hilly streets, has received the ‘House Alteration and Addition under 200 sqm’ award at the Houses Awards 2022.

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Designed by architect John Ellway, Cascade House is a bright family home which was extended to include open living spaces.

Owners Jacqueline and Oscar requested from their builders a grassy space to picnic under a tree and the sky. They also wanted to have some space where kids can play independently, but just in sight.

paddington houses — Photo credit: Toby Scott/John Ellway

Two of the challenges encountered in designing the house was managing the connection to the ground on a sloping site and providing protection from afternoon sun.

A four-metre level change across the site breaks up the entry sequence into a series of split levels whilst screened doors lead the way into the garden, creating an uninterrupted connection to a grassy courtyard.

cascade house brisbane — Photo credit: Toby Scott/John Ellway

“Key to unlocking the diagram of the project was managing the western afternoon sun, but not losing the outlook. With the site sloping away, there was an opportunity to simply extend the pitch of the verandah roof over the cascading split levels below,” Ellway said.

The designer highlighted the importance of working with a talented garden designer, in being able to create a landscape that reinforces this separation. It was designed by Tom Collins, a landscape designer who’s also a graduate of Architecture.

The entire site measures 402 sqm and the additions made, which include the pool and the courtyard, measured approximately 65 sqm of the space.

john ellway — Photo credit: Toby Scott/John Ellway

The new centre of the house is the lounge, made with built-in seating to reduce building footprint. Facing the lounge is the kitchen, which features a window to the south overlooking the pool.

For this design, Mr Ellway came up with the new extension that sits below eye level, editing out the foreground, and allowing an uninterrupted outlook to the sunset, valley, and hills.

This isn’t the first time that Mr Ellway has been recognised for his projects in Paddington. His ‘Three House,’ located in a flood-prone site at Norwood Terrace was previously recognised as the Australian Home of the Year in 2021.

Paddington Local Samuel Gay Debuts Indie Movie Passion Project at Palace Cinemas

“A Guide To Dating At The End Of The World,” a Brisbane-made indie film by Paddington director Samuel Gay, will finally hit the big screen at the Palace Cinemas, years after pouring his heart and soul into this passion project.

From 26 to 31 Aug 2022, the Palace Cinemas screening will also include live events featuring the director and the stars of the film — Kerith Atkinson (“Mako Mermaids”),Tony Brockman (“Hobsons Choice: Martin”), Jacki Mison (“Remember My Name”) — who will sit down for the Q & A on these dates and times:

When	Where
FRIDAY August 26 7:30 pm	Palace Barracks Cinema
SATURDAY August 27 3:30 pm	Palace James St Cinema
SUNDAY August 28 4:00 pm	Palace Barracks Cinema
WEDNESDAY August 31 6:30 pm	Palace James St Cinema

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“A Guide To Dating At The End Of The World” is filmed entirely in Brisbane with an all-Queensland cast and crew. Mr Gay, a graduate of Queensland College of Arts, co-wrote the movie’s script with his friend, Stewart Klein.

A Guide to Dating Poster — *Photo Credit: Supplied*

A Guide To Dating At The End Of The World tells the story of a single woman who survives the apocalypse only to be reacquainted with her blind date from hell. When Alex meets John on a blind date set up by her friends, she declares that she ‘wouldn’t see him again even if he were the last man on earth!’ The next day Alex wakes to find that a scientific experiment seems to have wiped out the rest of humanity. The streets of Brisbane are deserted; her annoying boss has disappeared and no longer does she have to put up with her friends trying to set her up with losers. Finding that she has the City of Sunshine to herself – at first it’s bliss. no traffic, no queues, no deadlines – though the novelty wears thin after a few weeks of harmless carjacking, home-invasions and tinned food. Until Alex discovers there is someone else alive and it’s John! Neither understands why they are the last two standing but in the idyllic new environment Alex starts to appreciate John’s finer qualities until they meet Wendy and Alex discovers that two is company and three’s a crowd.

“I’ve always loved post-apocalyptic storylines ever since I read Stephen King’s “The Stand” as a kid,” Mr Gay said. “I remember daydreaming a lot about what it would be like if everyone suddenly disappeared. And when we decided to make this film of course there was no question we would shoot it in Brisbane!”

Director Samuel Gay
Photo Credit: Supplied

Tait Brady, the co-producer from Label Distribution, said this is “a genuine Brisbane-indie film” that they’ve been waiting for.

“Sam and his team worked for years to make and complete the film – it’s been a marathon but a fun ride.”

“A Guide To Dating At The End Of The World” was screened at the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival and at festivals here and abroad, including WorldFest Houston. Kerith Atkinson and Tony Brockman were both nominated for Best Actor awards.

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Paddington Resident Shocked To See Huge Hike In Insurance Due To Flood Coverage

Paddington residents recently received an unexpected add-on when renewing their home insurance coverage, as insurance companies include mandatory flood coverage to certain post codes, even for homes without prior claims.

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Karen, a resident from Paddington, said in a radio interview with 4BC, that her home and contents insurance increased to more than $5,000. Her premium now comes with added-on flood coverage.

The woman’s insurance company explained that Paddington’s postcode, which also covers Baroona, Milton, and Rosalie, has been re-rated because of the floods that affected South East Queensland and that the ‘flood coverage is mandatory.’

At present, there are no statutory provisions mandating compulsory flood cover in insurance policies in Queensland. Many insurance companies offer flood cover as a standard inclusion but allow policyholders to opt out.

The Insurance Council of Australia said they are aware of some policyholder confusion around how policies may respond to flood.

“Flood cover is a standard policy inclusion except where it is expressly stated cover for flood is excluded, for example where an insurer clearly states it does not cover flood, or when an option is provided to ‘opt out’ of flood cover,” ICA stated in a media release earlier in 2022.

ICA revealed there were around 220,000 claims made following the disaster in February 2022, costing about $4.3 billion.

The Insurance Council advised residents to contact their insurer directly if ever they are unsure about payment. ICA also recommended having a clear understanding of what the issue is and reading the policy schedule/certificate and Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before making a complaint.

‘Kooka! Trail’ in Paddington Almost Ready for Unveiling

Playful and artistic kookaburras will bring more colour to Paddington as the Kooka! Trail project, an innovative and creative community idea, gets ready for unveiling.

Some 16 artworks representing the Australian icon have been chosen for the Kooka! Trail installation to highlight the unique character and heritage of Paddington Terraces.

The project involves 13 local artists like Tori-Jay Mordey, Spectator Jonze, Zoe Porter, Debra Hood, Jade Thompson, and Michelle Jae Andrews. They were tasked to create their own interpretations and use the fabrication of the Kookas, made from waste concrete, as their canvas.

Below are just some of what the artists have been preparing so far.

Per the Council, “Installation of the Paddington Terraces ‘Kooka! Trail’ and street furniture is scheduled for mid-2022, subject to weather and site conditions. Council will consult with business owners and operators within the installation areas to ensure minimal disruption occurs during construction. Access to all businesses will be maintained during the installation period.”

The Kooka! Trail is part of the Paddington Terraces Precinct Grant Project, which was kickstarted in April 2021. Locals suggested the trail, alongside the addition of more street furniture, a drinking fountain upgrade, and a dog bowl facility.

Learn more about the project here.

Ithaca War Memorial in Paddington Marks 100 Years Old

Did you know that the Ithaca War Memorial, located at the Alexander Jolly Park in Paddington, is celebrating its centenary in 2022?

In February 1922, Sir Matthew Nathan, the former Governor of Queensland, commissioned the masonry firm of Arthur Henry Thurlow to build the First World War Memorial for the heroes of World War I after years of discussions with the Ithaca Town Council.

The Honour Board at Council

In 1915, the Council planned on creating an honour board for those who volunteered in the war. The honour board was placed at the Ithaca Town Council Chambers on 99 Enoggera Terrace and had an initial 400 names, as sent in by relatives or friends.

Ithaca Town Council Chambers on 99 Enoggera Terrace — Photo Credit: State Library of Queensland

Two years later, when the honour board had close to 700 names, the people wanted a more public place of honour for the war heroes. However, plans to build the war memorial were stalled after the Queensland Government’s War Committee would not release any funding for war memorials, citing fulfillment of present war needs.

“Another matter which came before the council was that of issuing permits to collect for war memorials. The council, in consonance with the decisions of the southern bodies, declared that collections of this nature should be postponed until the present war needs have been met.”

By 1918, however, another push for a war memorial was laid bare following the Armistice. The residents tried to raise funds through donations, concerts, and fetes for three years until there was sufficient money to start considering the memorial’s design.

While a memorial hall was considered, Council decided against it due to the maintenance cost. By mid-2021, Cook’s Hill was chosen for the memorial’s site with the names of the fallen engraved in the memorial.

Unveiling of the Ithaca War Memorial

By the time the stone memorial was ready to be unveiled, it had 130 names of men who died while serving in the war. The Council settled on a clock tower design because this type of memorial was rare in Queensland. In fact, the Ithaca War Memorial was one of the earliest types of clock towers in the region and the lone clock tower in Brisbane.

Per the Queensland Register, “The First World War Memorial comprises a pedestal and column surmounted by a clock with a face on all four sides. It sits on a square concrete platform and is surrounded by dry stone retaining walls and a concrete path. Steps lead to the memorial from each of the four sides forming a cross in plan, with the overall geometry softened by planting, retaining walls and the steep slope of the site.

The sandstone memorial sits on a smooth-faced base step which is surmounted by a larger step of sandstone blocks with tapered sides. On the front face of this is a marble plaque. The pedestal comprises a recessed square pillar with engaged columns at each corner. Each face bears a recessed marble plate with the leaded names of the 130 men who died. The columns have Composite order capitals and bases and support a large entablature. The frieze has relief carved festoons on each face and has a small dentil course under the cornice which is composed of cyma recta and cyma reversa mouldings.”

Building the Alexander Jolly Park

The park on Cook’s Hill almost did not survive the progress and development in Paddington. When the Paddington Tramways Substation was up for construction, most of the garden in Cook’s Hill was almost gone.

Thus, when the Ithaca War Memorial was unveiled, it did not have enough greens and it did not look like a landmark. The Ithaca Town Council then hired Alexander Jolly to develop the landscape garden.

Ithaca War Memorial inauguration — *Photo Credit: State Library of Queensland*

Mr Jolly was the father of William Jolly, the first Lord Mayor of Brisbane. After his death in 1925, Cook’s Hill park was renamed Alexander Jolly Park.

The Ithaca War Memorial and the Alexander Jolly Park were entered into the Queensland Heritage Register in October 1992.

New Childcare Centre Planned at Popular Paddington Site

A popular dining and retail site in Given Terrace, Paddington could have a new childcare centre on its premises, if plans are approved. Set to adjoin the heritage-listed Paddington Child Health building, the new facility will be a two-storey establishment for 106 children.

A development application (DA A005905213) seeks to build a childcare centre on the sloping end of the property on Given Terrace and Guthrie Street, where Anouk Cafe, the famous restaurant trades.

The old commercial building will remain but the rear side will be demolished to build the 65 slots of car parking space for the childcare centre.

Given Terrace, Paddington — Photo Credit: Google Maps

The development application, filed in December 2021, also mentions mitigation measures to drown out the acoustic, screening and setbacks, as well as landscaping. Materials to be used for the site are meant to blend in with the red brick building of the health centre.

“The Given Tce pedestrian access will be improved and enhanced with soft and hard landscaping and improved accessibility,” the developers stated. These proposed works will transform the existing little-used alley between the buildings, activating and improving the connectivity.”

However, a few submissions opposing the plans were also lodged with Council.

“We wish to strongly point out that the non-compliance with rear setback requirement of the Latrobe and Given Terraces Neighbourhood Plan, in particular, will result in significant adverse impact upon the amenity of residents adjoining or located in close proximity to the proposed development,” Matthew Kay, a town planner, wrote.

“The proposal does not adequately address the outcomes sought under the Neighbourhood Plan, with regard to character and setting. The traditional built form setting in this precinct involves buildings and activity fronting the local terraces and hillside streets, which is still evident on site today.

The proposal however adds three levels of parking and two floors above that to alter the rear of this site such that it will no longer follow the established traditional setting and will be highly visible within the immediate catchment,” Anna Baker, another town planner said.

The DA’s assessment has not yet been completed as of press time.

Government House in Paddington Opens to Public to Commemorate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The historic Government House in Paddington will be holding an Open Day as part of the year-long celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

The special Open Day will take place on Saturday, 13 March 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The guests may tour parts of Government House and enjoy the picturesque, heritage-listed gardens of the Fernberg estate.

The year-long celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee was officially launched on Sunday, 6 Feb 2022, when Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne following the death of her father, King George VI.

Since 1910, the Government House is the official home of the Queensland Governors, the personal representative of Her Majesty The Queen. Currently, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young PSM, Governor of Queensland, and her husband Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD are the 17th vice-regal couple to have resided in the estate. She was sworn into office in November 2021 and is the 12th personal representative of Queen Elizabeth II.

Every year, the Open Days welcome school kids and tour groups as well as Christmas revelers during the holidays. This year, all visitors are expected to be fully vaccinated to join the Open Day.

Visitors to the Paddington landmark may use the Fernberg Road gate’s pedestrian access, where staff members will be ready to assist the people. On-street parking spaces are available on Fernberg Road.

The taking of videos is not permitted during Government House Functions or photography within the house. As a matter of courtesy, guests are requested to turn their mobile phones off or to silent mode.