FACES OF CAMBERWELL PLACE

Situated in the heart of Camberwell, Camberwell Place shopping centre is a local favourite. Meet some of the friendly faces who work there.

JUSTIN RICARDI OF COLTIVARE

Coltivare means to cultivate or grow, and that is exactly what’s on offer at this greengrocer. Store owner Justin Ricardi said the Coltivare team has also worked hard to cultivate a loyal customer base. “Good customer service, fresh produce and good prices are the key to keeping our business growing,” Mr Ricardi said. “One of my grandfathers was a grower and the other a wholesaler, so I know the business from both ends.” The third-generation fruiterers at Coltivare are dedicated to freshness and supporting local growers as much as possible. Much of the produce in store is bought daily, keeping it less travelled, fresh and, as far as possible, seasonal. “We are proud of supporting local growers and fine food producers and the customer likes that,” Mr Ricardi said.

Find Coltivare on the ground level of Camberwell Place.

Good customer service, fresh produce and good prices are the key to keeping our business growing

HENK KELLY-KOBES OF DYMOCKS BOOKSELLERS

Dymocks Booksellers in Camberwell has been a destination for avid readers for more than 20 years, home to the latest bestsellers and undiscovered gems. The family-run store has a huge selection of great reads, as well as giftware, toys, boardgames, puzzles, and more. Owner Henk Kelly-Kobes and the Camberwell Dymocks team firmly believe in customer service, offering personalised recommendations and free gift wrapping, as well as helping customers search for rare books. “We have a loyal customer base because we look after them, and that’s part of our story,” Mr Kelly-Kobes said. Mr Kelly-Kobes is a big believer in supporting the community too, and Dymocks Camberwell has been donating books to local schools, libraries and other organisations for years. “Most small traders are the same, we all know our customers and we want to be part of their community,” he said.

Find Dymocks on level one of Camberwell Place.

FRANK TENACE OF RAINBOW MEATS

Having served the highest quality meats and poultry products for the past 12 years, Rainbow Meats remains a cut above the rest. Co-owner Frank Tenace and his team take great pride in their store, which was one of the first to open in Camberwell Place. The store has all the meat and poultry cuts you could imagine, with beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and more. Mr Tenace said the key to their popularity was having the freshest, highest quality products, as well as offering a wide variety of meat and poultry cuts. “If we haven’t got it, we make sure we get it for them,” he said. “If we notice any new menus come up, and people start asking about new things, we find out what it’s all about and then source it for them.”

Find Rainbow Meats on the ground level of Camberwell Place.