3205 South Melbourne Magazine AUGUST 2013

IT’S BEEN A GAS

MASKIELL SISTERS GARNISH A MILESTONE SERVING SOUTH MELBOURNE

SOUTH MELBOURNE STREET SCENE PART 6 - DISCOVER BANK STREET

2013 CRAFT CUBED FESTIVAL SOUTH MELBOURNE STYLE

ASK DR JOHN FREEDOM DENTAL SPA

ALL WRAPPED UP FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS AUGUST 2013

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IN THIS ISSUE: Cooking With GAS

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Street Scene – Part 6

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Living Victoria Funds & Albert Park Lake

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Ask Dr John Hagiliassis

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The Block Auction Results

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Craft Cubed South Melbourne

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas

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The harmonious union of the longestablished set amongst the modern-day was once again visible in fascinating South Melbourne during the 2013 series of The Block, where ‘sky-high’ prices were achieved due to the overhaul of a run down Park Street site into wowfactor State-of-the –Art apartments fetching astronomical auction results.

Melbourne Market is the place to be with a range of varied special events both free and ticketed which again merges the styles of the past with the trends of today.

Apart from the spotlights, crowds and cameras, South Melbourne has many highlights this month. With thanks to a fabulous overview by writer Simon Bailey, sisters Nikki, Kate & Sam Maskiell celebrate a decade of serving up gastronomic delights and service to the people of South Melbourne and beyond as Gas Eatery & Supplies proudly commemorates their latest milestone with a selection of new gourmet menu items focussed on not replicating, but celebrating how good food should be served.

Lastly, big hearty congratulations to our regular South Melbourne Street Scene contributor, Andrew Powell on the new addition to his family – always reliable and genuinely committed to highlighting South Melbourne in his very unique and dedicated way.

We welcome Dr John and the team at Freedom Dental. Take up the opportunity to have your dental questions answered.

We are happy to pass on questions with names withheld if you wish.

Have a wonderful few months; we will be back bringing you a stockingsworth of nearly Christmas Cheer!

Don’t leave Father’s Day gifts to the last minute, we are proud to offer a few interesting gift options available locally to make Dad’s Day a little bit more interesting than the traditional socks and hankies.

The Craft Cubed Festival is taking over Melbourne this August and South

Lisa Quittner editor@magmedia.com.au

From left - Kate, Sam & Nikki Maskiell

By Simon Bailey ‘Diverse’, ‘evolving’, and ‘visual’ are words that sisters Kate, Sam, and Nikki Maskiell use to describe their Coventry Street establishment, Gas Eatery & Supplies. For the past decade, the sisters’ hard work and clear vision to be different has garnered quite a reputation amongst South Melbourne gastronomes. Serving up Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and South American inspired fare, the Maskiells have found a niche in being unique.

smorgasbord as the menu. At the communal tables, creative types rub shoulders with teenagers, who politely pass newspapers to retirees.

A mixed bag of diners is exactly what the sisters want to see – they refuse to buy into the pretentious “food thing” happening elsewhere.

There’s also a tribe of dedicated followers who first met the sisters growing up at Tartine, the Armadale institution run by the Maskiell family where the sisters honed their craft.

Gas feeds an eclectic bunch of punters daily, who are as much a

The Maskiells have made a point of not blending in with other cafes in

Gas has become quite well known for breaking a pretty mean fast. Their most popular breakfast item, a signature dish of Middle Eastern eggs, is sure to leave one never satisfied with a bowl of cornflakes again. This masterpiece is a slow cooked stewed tomato sauce, in which eggs are cooked with cumin, paprika, and haloumi, all served with Turkish bread in a homespun pan atop a chopping block. It took a little while for Gas Eatery’s eclectic breakfast options to take off, but diners have become increasingly confident in venturing beyond the poached eggs for something more exotic.

While the girls shut shop late afternoon, they’ve got your evening feed done like a dinner. Tartine was somewhat a local pioneer of high quality take-home meals, and the girls haven’t forgotten their roots.

Most popular is the beef lasagna (the hearty, meaty kind Nonna used to make), but also consider a culinary cruise across the Ionian to sample some Greek moussaka. For a winter warmer, the sisters also whip up a selection of take home soups tubs.

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the local area, and growing up in the kitchen has meant they know exactly what they are doing. Firstly, ordering lunch at Gas is akin to being fed in an exotic marketplace. Or being a kid in a candy store. Rather than opting for a stagnant old printed menu, the girls wanted to mix things up through the guise of an ‘order with your eyes’ tapas concept. Kate explains “we travelled a fair bit around Spain and Portugal and parts of the Middle East, and Turkey, where you used to go into places and just select what you wanted. That’s what we wanted to replicate here.” Aside from their travels, the Maskiells’ multicultural approach to good food was shaped by a childhood in inner city Sydney, where friends were Greek and meals out were Lebanese. In the vein of perusing a bazaar in Marrakech, Gas diners can marvel at the well-stocked lunch cabinets, where options change daily.

A sizeable chunk of the Gas trade is from their extensive catering menu.

Sam tells me that people are over cucumber sandwiches these days (sorry, Buckingham Palace), which renders the girls’ Middle Eastern and Spanish inspired catering menu talk of the town. The Maskiells can whip up spectacular platters for special occasions, and also offer seasonally inspired Spring Racing Carnival and Christmas catering menus.

A meal at Gas Eatery & Supplies is a worthy candidate for the bucket list of any Melbourne gourmand, or anyone in the mood for something a little bit quirky. As Kate puts it: “if you start replicating other people, it’s not your thing, and you don’t get the same joy out of doing something.” So step on the gas, and check out what makes this place just the right amount of different.

GAS EATERY & SUPPLIES 253 Coventry Street, South Melbourne 9690 0217 www.gaseatery.com.au

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BANK STREET

BY ANDREW POWELL I’ve always liked walking and when you have a baby, walking is essential and often has a purpose. At 8 weeks old a baby has more appointments, places to go, people to see and things to do than most parents. If the walking doesn’t have to go to an appointment then it’s trying to get them to sleep!

Of course, there isn’t just baby to consider…

Bank Street you can find caffeine shots from the people who also own Zappa’s by the Town Hall on Bank Street or have a beer at the Railway Hotel that true to South Melbourne form has been used as a location for TV shows – the latest being House Husbands (I think). Standing on the crossroads of Cecil Street and Bank Street, you can see the Shrine of Remembrance. It’s amazing really that the view manages to dodge every piece of construction that has otherwise affected the view across South Melbourne towards King’s Domain. Very hard to imagine the area not shrouded by apartments, offices, car dealerships and a well-known purveyor of all things office-related.

On the other side of Ferrars Street towards Albert Park, on the corner of

Back to the Town Hall that remains a prime location for TV, film and wedding

The baby has made Bank Street a very important place. The Town Hall and its magnificent façade hide the parent’s group, health nurse and library (albeit temporarily) in South Melbourne.

Opposite here is the Police Station – very useful for certification of documents!

photos, and of course, Zappa’s café next to the Town Hall goes without needing an introduction being well-known by many. I first found out about the café from a taxi driver coming back from the airport. He was still savouring the coffee he’d bought that morning. The memory of coffee lingers! The other end of Bank Street has Scuttlebutt – great coffee and a lunch time snack to see you through the day.

On the Kingsway side of Clarendon Street, sits a little area that is establishing itself as the media hub. In an amazing Art Deco building branded the Melbourne Butter Supply Co Pty Ltd now lives Deluxe and Digital Pictures TV Production studios. I’m sure there are other companies lurking behind those doors that make themselves known to people they want to only. This

LIVING VICTORIA FUNDS FLOW TO ALBERT PARK LAKE

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The Victorian Coalition Government has announced that a stormwater harvesting project at iconic Albert Park Lake will receive the first grant from the $50 million Living Victoria Fund.

The Albert Park Stormwater Harvesting and Southbank Flood Mitigation Scheme will receive $995,000 from the Living Victoria Fund for a feasibility study, plan designs and site works.

“This project demonstrates that making smarter use of all available water sources has huge benefits, and in the case of Albert Park there are five clear wins,” Minister for Water Peter Walsh said.

The project displays a new wholeof water-cycle strategy that was developed to ensure Melbourne has ample water for all its needs, while keeping downward pressure on costs.

• By keeping and using this stormwater in the Albert Park area, the project is also providing flood mitigation for nearby areas and it means less polluted water running out into Port Phillip Bay.

• The project will put more water into Albert Park Lake, it will save 150 million litres of drinking water annually, and it will save an estimated $330,000 on water bills each year.

• While the final plan will be developed as part of the project, it is anticipated additional treated stormwater could be used for watering the Junction Oval, Albert Park Golf Course, Fawkner Park, Catani Gardens and trees along St Kilda Road.

• Making better use of stormwater, rainwater and wastewater not only reduces demand on Melbourne’s precious drinking water supplies, it also delivers environmental and economic dividends and it reduces future need for costly mega-scale infrastructure like more desalination plants.

building has attracted some interest with lovers of Art Deco architecture. I wonder how they felt about the purple paint job that shrouds the exterior now. Not very traditional, but I like it as long as it’s not on my house.

Opposite here is the future of media. The JMC Media Academy is a college that may be teaching Australia’s future Oscar winners, music moguls and industry power brokers. From those little acorns…

Then there are some of the most beautiful houses. This pocket of residential bliss is my dream for the future. Again, it seems that South Melbourne history makes a willing accomplice to contemporary and an important part of Victoria’s cultural health.

• The Victorian Coalition came to government promising better, smarter planning for Melbourne’s future water needs and we are delivering on that promise with the establishment of the Office of Living Victoria, the development of the Melbourne’s Water Future strategy and through support for local projects like Albert Park Stormwater Harvesting with the $50 million Living Victoria Fund.

More information about the Living Victoria Fund and Melbourne’s Water Future strategy is available at: www.livingvictoria.vic.gov.au

SKY HIGH AUCTION RESULTS FOR THE BLOCK After twelve weeks, Channel 9’s successful renovation series The Block culminated with close to $1.4million in prize money for the five rivalling teams. South Australian twins, Alisa and Lysandra won the series and intend to use a portion of their winnings to start up their own interior design company.

The Block Building is situated at 142 Park Street, South Melbourne.

WINNERS: Alisa and Lysandra First floor apartment Sold: $1.435 million Profit: $295,000 plus $100,000

Madi and Jarrod Fourth floor apartment Sold: $1.601 million | Profit: $291,000 Matt and Kim – Second floor apartment Sold: $1.455 million | Profit: $250,000 Bec and George – Third floor apartment Sold: $1.507 million | Profit: $242,000 Trixie and Johnno – Penthouse apartment Sold: $1.605 million | Profit: $205,000

Q: I am a high school teacher and want to get my teeth straightened.

I’m not comfortable getting metal braces though, especially with my profession, you can imagine what ammunition that would give my students! Please help.

A: You are not alone! It’s amazing how many adult patients dream of a straighter smile but are wary of the unfortunate stigma that comes with metal braces, especially when your job is quite a visible role.

Invisalign Clear Braces seems to be the flavour of the year, with many adult patients allured by the features and benefits. So, what is Invisalign?

They are a series of removable clear aligners to straighten your teeth and are virtually invisible, with no metal or wires involved. The aligners are to be worn about 20-22 hours per day, and replaced sequentially every 2 weeks.

The main advantages for you would

naturally be the fact that they are clear, and hence not noticeable to your students. Also, because you can remove them for eating or drinking, they are convenient and make oral hygiene so much easier when compared to metal braces.

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If this is something that makes you smile, the first step would be to make an appointment with an Invisalign accredited dentist who will be able to tell you if you are an eligible Invisalign candidate.

‘Platinum Elite’ is a designation given by Invisalign to the dentist who treats the highest number of cases, so that would be a good starting point when looking for an Invisalign dentist with extensive experience.

Dr John Hagiliassis (Platinum Elite provider of Invisalign) is the principal dentist at Freedom Dental Spa, a long standing dental practice serving the city of Port Phillip and Melbourne for over 30 years and offers high quality dentistry and six star service in a relaxing spa like environment.

To ask Dr John your dental question, email info@freedomdental.com.au with Ask Dr John in the subject line.

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SOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET HOSTS CRAFT CUBED THIS AUGUST Craft Cubed is Craft Victoria’s festival of experimental, skilled and ideas-based craft and design. South Melbourne Market will play host to a myriad of workshops and installations this year.

So get down and get crafty at Craft Cubed at South Melbourne.

KIDS’ PARTY STYLING WORKSHOPS

VINTAGE STYLE WORKSHOP

As you walk through the doors and glance to your left, a glitter trail leads you through the vines and you enter a mystical land. A pair of wings are slipped over your arms; the smiles are electric; it catches on like wildfire. You let go of her hand as the pull is too fierce to stop. You just dropped your child off at a birthday party and now realise that streamers and balloons are just not enough. Hoopla offers a 1.5 hour Kids’ Party Styling and Decorating workshop that will show you cheap, yet highly effective ways to make your celebration truly special.

Seasoned op shopper and upcycler Lysette Ashford (Search & Rescue) and our very own vintage collector and retailer Jason Cormick (Bleecker St Vintage) are collaborating to offer a practical and creative Vintage Style Workshop. Participants will receive advice on the do’s and don’ts of altering vintage garments, care and cleaning, accessorising and reworking outfits. There will also be advice about which vintage shapes are most flattering for you whether buying or altering. Lysette and Jason will bring a few of their own vintage garments in need of transformation and participants are invited to do the same.

LG Kitchen, Stall 90, Cecil Street Sat 3 Aug , 9am – 10.30am or 1.30 – 3pm Sat 17 Aug, 9am – 10.30am or 1.30 – 3pm $25 per person (all materials included).

To book please call Chantal on 0410 888 955.

A COLLECTION OF COLOUR: EVERYDAY OBJECTS INSTALLATION Colour has been proven to be linked with our emotions: everyone has felt blue; green with envy; red hot and angry; or like they’re walking on sunshine. We believe great design is about merging function with decoration and colour has the potential to help us engage with the design elements in our everyday life.

This FREE installation is about showcasing a great collection of South Melbourne Market Retailers’ everyday objects and telling stories through colour.

Creative Designer: Kate Vandermeer of The SuperCool.

SO:ME Space Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 8am – 4pm FREE

LG Kitchen, Stall 90, Cecil Street Sat 10 Aug, 10am – 12.30pm $29 per person. To book: www.bleecker.com.au/ category/workshops

Jason Cormick at Bleeker St Vintage

*Please note a minimum of 5 participants will be required to proceed.

If cancellation occurs, participants will be notified and money refunded.

CLEOPATRA JONES MODERN MACRAMÉ WORKSHOP Spend an afternoon knotting your way to triumph under the expert tutelage of Cleo Rhoden, founder of Cleopatra Jones Modern Macramé, which is taking Melbourne by storm! Whip up your own magnificent decorative hanging macramé basket for your home or garden. Your hands will never be fitter. All materials provided and no prior skills necessary.

SO:ME Space

MIXED MEDIA ART WORKSHOP Join Madeleine Grummet, collage artist & founder of Do Re Me Creative, and explore the multi-layered art form of mixed media collage. This workshop will guide you through silhouetted forms, cutting techniques and composition as you create your own collage artwork using reclaimed magazines, papers and vintage maps. Food for your walls. A feathery feast for your eyes. All materials provided and no prior skills necessary.

SO:ME Space Sat 10 Aug, 10.30am - 12.30pm

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$35 per person (includes materials).

To book: www.doreme.bigcartel.com

Sat 10 Aug, 1.30 – 3.30pm $35 per person (includes materials).

To book: www.doreme.bigcartel.com

HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS WORKSHOP Join Madeleine Grummet (Do Re Me Creative) and Madeleine Stamer (Little Circus Design) in this FREE drop-in public workshop and help them design and build an amazing house in SO:ME Space. Use your imagination and get handson with sheets of cardboard, glue, Melways and felt tips in this collaborative construction. All materials provided and no prior skills necessary.

SO:ME Space Sun 11 Aug, 10am – 2pm FREE

SPEND TIME TOGETHER & WALK WITH ME

HOW ABOUT A NEW SPORTS CAR, DAD? Okay, so maybe Dad won’t be getting a sports car for Father’s Day but there’s no reason why he can’t park one next to his computer with The Click Car Mouse®.

Just launched, each mouse is precisely modelled, featuring exciting details such as head and tail lights and a nano receiver.

RRP: $79.95 Stockists: optocoonline.com

DAD, THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL! A fantastic Father’s Day gift for the office or bedroom!

This gorgeous print from May and Belle is printed on matt 200gsm archival, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Chlorine Free (ECF) and Acid Free paper with high quality digital printing. The print is 21x30cm and fits in an IKEA RIBBA frame which is not included. Range of Father’s Day prints are available.

RRP: $22 Purchase: www.mayandbelle.com.au

Do something different and spend Father’s Day together in the non-competitive Dick Smith ‘Walk With Me’ Melbourne – A national walk that raises awareness for 1 in 4 Australians impacted by disability. Walk With Me provides the opportunity for the community to walk alongside people with a disability, with all proceeds supporting the continued work of Scope.

When: Sunday, 1st September, ( Father’s Day) Where: Birrarung Marr Time: 9am-1pm. Walk commences at 11am.

Tickets: $50 family, $25 adult, $10 concession

COFFEE ENCOUNTERS – ADVENTURE TO ORIGIN

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3205 FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE Co Authors Jonette George & Tyson Hunter invite readers on a journey to origin to meet the farmers, pickers, importers, roasters, cafés and the baristas who go to great lengths to make each coffee ritual as perfect as possible. Filled with stunning photographs and heart-warming stories of the people behind the beans, Coffee Encounters: Adventures to Origin is a must read for those curious to learn more about the origin of coffee, its people, and its travels.

A stunning coffee table book or companion by the coffee machine, this is a beautiful gift for Dad or anyone that appreciates good coffee and a great read. Dedicated to the Suspended Coffee movement in Australia.

RRP: $69.99 Available at: Dimattina Coffee Café – 173 Clarendon St, South Melbourne & St Ali South – 12-18 Yarra Place, South Melbourne Further stockist info: www.smudgepub.com.au

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