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AT GREENWOOD It’s your Christmas
Why a visit to Greenwood Plaza should be top of your Christmas list this holiday season
Christmas is covered
With the variety of stores available you can easily make Greenwood Plaza your one stop shop for all things Christmas! Whether you’re on the hunt for a fun Kris Kringle or the perfect present for parents, siblings, kids or partners – you can find what they will loveall in your lunch break.
Holiday feasting
Delicious hams, flaky mince pies, rich cheeses, fresh fruit platters...from tasty stocking fillers to a sumptuous feast for the family, all your festive eats are sorted at Greenwood. And with a food court packed with international cuisines, you won’t go hungry on your shopping trip either!
Free parking for locals
As well as free parking for three hours every Saturday, did you know local residents can also enjoy two hours of free parking at any time at Greenwood Plaza? If you live within 5kms of the centre, simply download the Greencard App, head to the deals section and find out how to apply for your Wilson card*.
Festive fun
There’s always something fun going on at Greenwood – whether it’s the excitement of discovering 12 days of exclusive offers and rewards on the Greencard App or visiting
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the enchanting giant advent calendar on the Rooftop Garden. Keep up to date with all the surprises planned througout the season by heading to Facebook and Instagram and following @greenwoodplazanorthsydney. On the download
All that shopping means more points on your Greencard App! If you haven’t downloaded your free app yet, head to the App Store or Google Play and search for Greencard. As well as collecting points towards rewards whenever you visit a participating store, you’ll get access to exclusive offers, discounts and competitions. It’s like Christmas all year round! ●
*One off $12 fee applies to receive the parking card
The gift of giving
Embrace the gift of giving this Christmas by making a visit to the Tree of Joy on the Plaza Level near Din Tai Fung. Run in partnership with the Rotary Club of North Sydney, the cards on the tree’s branches each tell the story of someone in the local community who needs support and assistance, along with a gift suggestion for them. Select a card (or a few!) and add that item to your shopping list. Bring the card and your wrapped gift to Centre Management by Friday 20 December and it will be delivered in time for Christmas.
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Welcome to our first birthday issue!
northsider has been around for 12 months and to celebrate, we’ve got lots of lovely reader offers dotted around the issue and an amazing competition prize worth $850 from our friends at F45 North Sydney.
In this issue, we’ve also had the privilege of speaking with Wendy Whiteley about her newest project and her plans for the future of her iconic Secret Garden. A proud northsider, her passion for the area she’s lived in for 50 years is inspiring. Read our chat on page 6. Last minute gift-wrapping?
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Drop us a line and let us know what you think of the issue and follow us on Instagram @northsidersydney for your weekly what’s on guide! Here’s to a safe and happy Summer,
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ART DIRECTOR: Belinda Spillane
Wendy Whiteley OAM in her Lavender Bay home
WHERE ART blooms
Wendy Whiteley on her secret garden and what the future holds for her living masterpiece
Lavender Bay’s first lady, artworld icon and guerrilla gardener Wendy Whiteley is not impressed.
“There’s less and less green space these days,” she tells northsider.
“You can’t just concrete everything and stick a tree in the middle and call it ‘green space’. We talk about green space more and more but concrete and a bit of shade…it isn’t a garden. Gardens are disappearing…” Wendy, 79, knows a thing or two about what makes a good green space. She has cultivated her not-sosecret Secret Garden in Lavender Bay for over 20 years, turning an
overgrown dumping ground into a lush, harbourside haven.
Grown, initially, without permission on land owned by Railcorp, in 2015 the State Government granted Wendy’s Secret Garden a lease until 2075. But Wendy fears developers and their high-rises are never far away from the bay she has called home for the past 50 years.
“Anyone and everyone can come here and be beside the harbour but it feels threatened,” she continues. “I worry what’s going to happen to it all when I’m gone. I’m not going to know of course. But I think it will
A sweet way to raise funds
”It was such a joy to work with Wendy on this project,” says chocolatier Rebecca Knights. The Secret Garden Series by Coco Chocolate is on sale now at Coco Chocolate, Bligh Street, Kirribilli for $12.95 per block. Wendy’s Secret Garden, below.
be very sad for everyone if the garden is lost.”
Wendy’s commitment to keep the garden flourishing for decades to come is the inspiration behind her latest project.
Working with Kirribilli chocolatier, Rebecca Knights of Coco Chocolate, the pair have conceived a sweet way to raise funds.
“The Secret Garden has always had a special place in my heart,” Rebecca enthuses. “It’s inspiring and I visit often. Wendy has given so much to the community, I wanted to do something to give back to her garden.”
Rebecca has created a special range of hand-tempered chocolate inspired by the works of Wendy’s late husband, celebrated artist Brett Whiteley. The flavours of the bars are matched to some of Brett’s most iconic artworks, which appear on the packaging.
After many hours around Wendy’s kitchen table, taste-testing and ensuring everything was just so, the 70g bars of 100% cocoa butter artisan chocolate are now for sale at Rebecca’s Bligh Street store, the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Brett Whiteley Studio in Surry Hills. All the profits are going to the upkeep of the Secret Garden and the pair hope to raise over $50,000.
“The balcony 2 is quintessentially Lavender Bay so we’ve matched milk chocolate with lavender,” Rebecca says. “Big orange (sunset) is a dark chocolate with orange and for Self portrait in the studio Wendy had the idea of combining white chocolate with hazelnuts and sea salt.”
“Brett loved chocolate,” Wendy says. “He’s gone a long time now of course…”
It’s well known that the grief Wendy felt following Brett’s death from a heroin overdose in 1992 was what galvanised her into starting work on the overgrown sprawl that was then in front of her home.
“One day I went out and began tackling the overgrowth,” she remembers. “It was a messy green lump of land. I didn’t know what
was there. I couldn’t see shape or form. It was a rubbish dump overgrown by weeds.
“There was lantana and sticky weed…it was hard work but I had a vague idea it would be ok. It was a mess I could clean up.”
In the beginning, no one took much notice of Wendy toiling tirelessly in the soil.
“I never asked for permission and no one told me to stop…they all thought I was a bit nuts I think,” she laughs. “But as I made progress, there was pure amazement. People would ask me how far I was going to go. I’d always reply that I was going as far as I can!”
As time passed, two full-time gardeners joined Wendy, sturdy terraces were constructed and pathways were formed.
“It was very satisfying to see the transformation,” Wendy remembers. “Of course, it’s still a work in progress, even now. And I’m not someone who starts a job and doesn’t finish it. There’s no half way.”
The Secret Garden is even more breathtaking when you consider Wendy wasn’t a green thumb.
“I knew nothing about gardening back then,” she says. “I worked by eye and instinct. I’d consider leaf form, colours, shapes…It’s a garden of the imagination and I think that’s why people love it so much.”
These days, around 100 volunteers help assist with its upkeep. Couples get engaged beneath the tree canopies and there’s family gatherings and even weddings on the grass. “It still has the feeling of being secret though,” Wendy says. “The nooks and crannies…it feels safe to run free here. It’s a comfortable, friendly space. Children have such fun hiding, searching
“IT’S A GARDEN OF THE IMAGINATION AND I THINK THAT’S WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT SO MUCH”
for fairies, climbing trees. I think people find that side to themselves again in the garden.”
“I love being on the north side,” she continues. “Just looking out of the window reminds me of how privileged and lucky we are and that we shouldn’t get down about the things we can’t do. We should rather think about the things we can do. Things might not be perfect but they are still pretty damn amazing.
“I’ve learnt to stop looking for perfection, especially in the garden. You’re not in control after all. Something much stronger than you is in charge.”
The future of the living masterpiece is very much at the forefront of Wendy’s mind.
“The pressure is on us to preserve as much of the magic of Lavender Bay as we can,” she says. “I’m looking at how the garden will be maintained when I’m gone. Because nothing disappears faster than a garden when it is not properly maintained.
“All I ask is that people who love the garden make sure that doesn’t happen. Go on using it, sharing it. Add to the magic.” l
Want to volunteer in Wendy’s garden? Head to wendyssecretgarden.org.au to find out how.
Wendy with chocolatier
Rebecca
Discover these Christmas treasures just around the corner
Jones & Co
Frida Face Vase, $55
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150 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point
Four Pillars Christmas Gin 2019, $105 Chambers Cellars Milsons Point, Neutral Bay, McMahons Point and Crows Nest stores
Kids’ Vintage Mickey Pj Set, $59.95 Peter Alexander Greenwood Plaza, 36 Blue Street, Nth Sydney or peteralexander.com.au
The Secret Garden Series by Coco Chocolate in collaboration with Wendy Whiteley – Milk Chocolate with Lavender. $12.95. Coco Chocolate 12 Bligh Street, Kirribilli or cocochocolate.com.au
The Crayons’ Christmas by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers. Mention northsider and receive 10% off: buy for $25! Blues Point Bookshop 131 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point
Donatella Resin Hoop Earrings Brown, $59.99 Carolina Shop 3, 9/17 Young Street, Neutral Bay or carolina.net.au
Glasshouse Night Before Christmas, Dancing Sugar Plums 380g Soy Candle, $49 Rapture Living 150 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point
Zampatti Sun RX in Pink Specsavers 129 Military Road, Neutral Bay or Greenwood Plaza, Nth Sydney
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A VIEWfrom the top
Meet the northsider sharing his balcony with millions of people around the world…
From cruise ship arrivals to New Year’s Eve celebrations and weird weather phenomena, 82-year-old Lloyd Gledhill sees it all from his Kirribilli apartment.
For the past 36 years, Lloyd’s home has been his front row seat to Sydney Harbour’s spectacular, ever-changing show.
And since 2015, the retiree has shared those priceless views with over two million people from around the world.
Lloyd runs webcamsydney.com, the eye (very nearly) in the sky that streams Port Jackson’s constant comings and goings across cyberspace.
“Lots of people have a dream of living by the harbour,” Lloyd says. “I was certainly one of them and was lucky enough to move here.”
Lloyd first had the idea of placing a webcam on his balcony 20 years ago.
“I’ve always loved technology and wanted
“I’VE GOT VIEWERS ALL OVER THE PLACE...NEPAL, ICELAND, CONGO.. EVEN EAST SIBERIA!”
to share this world class view,” he recalls. “But back then the tech wasn’t good enough so I decided to leave it. But the idea was always in the back of my mind.”
That all changed five years ago when Lloyd decided it was time to go online.
“I built the initial website myself and people found it pretty quickly!” he says. “That was a bit of a surprise but good fun too.”
Lloyd’s bird’s eye view webcam now receives over 10,000 views every day with people tuning in from around the world.
“The audience is mainly from the UK and the US,” Lloyd says. “But I’ve got viewers all over the place…Nepal, Iceland, Congo, East Siberia…they’re everywhere!
“I think Sydney is of great interest to people,” he continues. “It’s a long way away for many and has great weather.
“Parents have written to tell me they log on from the UK at the time they know their grown-up children are on the train crossing the bridge or on the ferry commuting to work. They tell me it helps them feel closer to their family members.”
Lloyd’s traffic spikes first thing in the morning – “Sydneysiders checking the weather,” he laughs – and in the evening
Bird’s eye view
as the sun begins to set over the bridge.
Viewing numbers peak on New Year’s Eve, when the Coathanger, which is just outside Lloyd’s lounge room window, becomes the focus of the world at midnight.
“Australia Day is very popular too,” Lloyd says, his webcam in prime position for the annual harbour festivities and famous tug boat ballet performance.
“We also get lots of people following the cruise ship arrivals and departures. They’re a sight to see! There’s some beauties of storms that roll in too.”
The octogenarian, who took up track sprinting three years ago “keeps me fit!”, has no plans to disconnect any time soon.
“I love dusk,” Lloyd smiles. “When the lights of the city are starting to come on but it’s not dark yet. That’s the golden light. And as long as I’m here, the webcam will keep going for everyone to enjoy.” ●
To see Lloyd’s view, head to webcamsydney.com
Lloyd’s webcam is on his balcony in Kirribilli
From the arrival and departure of cruise ships to the many events held in the harbour (such as Australia Day, below), Lloyd’s webcam captures it all.
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Summer
Could
Crows Nest restaurant Luho’s guava granita be the dessert of the season?
From the surprising burst of watermelon pearls to the fruity ice and the hidden layer of zingy citrus curd made from calamansi, Southeast Asian eatery Luho’s guava granita is gobsmackingly good.
The insta-ready dessert (trust us, it’s even better IRL) is the perfect palate refresher and sits on the funky restaurant’s dessert menu alongside a milk tea crème brûlée and deep fried ice cream with caramel sauce...
But it’s not just the desserts that are delicious at the Willoughby Road venue. From exotic cocktails created by award-winning bartenders Peter Seabrook and Michael Chiem of PS40 to classic dishes served with a surprising twist, each of the items on the hawker-style menu pack a serious flavour punch.
The food is all the creation of head chef Dennis Tan, who said bye bye to Mama’s
Buoi, the Vietnamese restaurant that used to stand on the same spot, in June 2019.
Dennis and his wife Serene snapped up the venue and overhauled the interior to open as Luho just one week later.
Guavagranita with calamansi curd
“We serve a modern, unique twist on traditional Asian food,” former Rockpool and Bentley chef Dennis says. “The menu is inspired by traditional dishes we grew up with and also by the multicultural, vibrant city of Sydney itself.”
It’s a menu that’s perfect for sharing.
“The wonton taco shell is the real standout,” Dennis continues. “We make them out of wanton wrapper and pack them with fresh prawns, coriander and tangy chili mango sauce. Small, light, fresh and perfect as a starter. No one leaves without ordering them!”
“THE MENU IS INSPIRED BY TRADITIONAL DISHES AND THE CITY OF SYDNEY ITSELF”
Pandan Painkiller - Luho’s tropical take
Twice-cooked cauliflower is served up with house-made eggplant jam, burnt butter and pickled radish. Mini beef wraps contain delicious slow-cooked meat, spice, pineapple, coriander and pomegranate.
The fragrant lemongrass curry is packed with flavour and generous pieces of super soft chicken and even tradtional mee goreng is given a reinvention.
“It’s inspired by the mee goreng we grew up with but we’ve given it our own twist,” Dennis says. “The addition of pork lard is the soul of the dish and brings out a unique, rich flavour.”
And nevermind frosé, Luho has the pandan painkiller, a frozen cocktail that’s the super cool choice for Summer.
“We infuse pandan, a fragrant leaf used ln Asian cookery, in vodka to bring out its sweet, rich flavour. The vodka is then mixed with coco lopez cream of coconut and lemongrass,” Dennis explains. It’s a sweet and soothing sip. Tastebuds tingling? Then head to Crowie and say hello to Luho this Summer. Just make sure you come hungry – you have to save space for dessert after all! ●
FREE dessert!
northsider readers who indulge in a delicious meal at Luho can enjoy dessert for FREE this Summer! Simply mention northsider magazine when your table orders dessert and you’ll be able to choose a treat from the menu to end your Luho experience. #sweetas
TERMS AND CONDITIONS Minimum spend $50 per table/bill. One dessert per table who mention northsider magazine at the time of dining. Dine-in only offer. Not available on uberEATS or order ahead or with any other offer. Ends 29 Feb, 2020.
Serene and Dennis at the Crows Nest restaurant
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NORTH SYDNEY
MOMENTS IN TIME
Hay to go
Blues Point Road
Thanks to Billy Blue’s pioneering ferry service, McMahons Point was one of the main transport hubs for the early city of Sydney. Horse and carts laden with goods, like this one pictured in 1910, would travel up and down the peninsula.
The Willington’s store was downstairs and the family lived on the first floor.
A long history
The Old Commodore Hotel
Taken around 1880, this image shows a group of gentlemen standing outside what is now the Commodore Hotel. There’s almost always been a hotel on this spot, the first being the Billy Blue Inn in 1848. Even back then, the inn was also known locally as The Commodore.
The London Store
Located at 139 Blues Point Road, the London Store was one of the area’s largest shops when it was built in the 1890s. This shot shows George Willington and his son Thomas outside their store, which ran on the ground floor of the building. As well as groceries, the store served wine by the bottle or glass. Years later, groceries were done away with and the building became a wine merchants.
In the 1970s, it became the Grape Escape restaurant and today you’ll find Moorish Blue in the same spot.
Blues Point Road
Blues Point Road is named after Billy Blue, a convict who came to Australia in 1801. He was transported for stealing a bag of sugar. Six years later, he was the only person licensed to take a ferry across the harbour. Records show Blues Point Road as being listed as a thoroughfare to the
Here to help
The first chemist Chemist John William Guise in front of his shop in Blues Point Road around 1855. Born in 1820, Guise was a Captain and a Major serving in the Indian Army before migrating to Australia. His store was the first chemist to open in North Sydney.
ferry stop since 1839. Today, the peninsula’s main road is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike with boutique shops, alfresco cafés and top-class restaurants lining the street. These images courtesy of Historical Services Stanton Library are a wonderful glimpse into the area’s past. ●
WHAT’S ON
FOLLOW THE FLEET THIS SUMMER
Hop on board the Sydney Flying Squadron's spectator ferry for a harbour cruise like no other!
You'll follow the historic 18ft skiffs as they race around Port Jackson and be treated to expert commentary. A great afternoon for the whole family and a special treat for holiday guests. Tickets start at just $15. Head to sydneyflyingsquadron. com.au to book.
DECEMBER
NORTHSIDE PRODUCE MARKET
SBS fave Maeve O'Meara is signing copies of her new book, the Scouts are selling Christmas trees and chef Tawnya Bahr is guiding a behind the scenes market tour. Oh and team northsider is here too! Head to northsydneycentre.com.au for info.
CAROLS UNDER THE BRIDGE
Head to Bradfield Park from 5pm for community Christmas carolling with harbour views! Bring a picnic or visit one of the many food stalls. 7 14
NEW YEAR'S EVE
HARBOUR PARTY 2019 - LUNA PARK
Enjoy five acres of fun at Luna Park on NYE! As well as a world-class view of the fireworks, there's unlimited rides until 1am, a mega two-hour party set by Hot Dub Time Machine and appearances by Example and Thandi Newton. Tickets start at $99 and sell out fast. Head to harbourparty.com to book.
KIRRIBILLI CLUB
With beautiful views of the iconic Harbour Bridge, the Kirribilli Club is an amazing spot for NYE. Tickets are selling fast for their annual celebration which includes a three course menu, five-hour drinks package and live entertainment. Tickets start from $235. head to kirribilliclub.com.au to book.
NORTH SYDNEY HARBOURVIEW HOTEL
is in prime position for Sydney's world-famous NYE fireworks. Dine in LB’s Restaurant or outdoors under the marquee and enjoy an outstanding selection of fresh seafood, roasted meats from the carvery, a live cooking station, dessert buffet and more! Call 02 9455 7433 or email sales.hv@viewhotels.com.au to book.
KIRRIBILLI MARKET
Get all your Christmas shopping done at the markets! Over 200 stalls packed with goodies like this photography by @lettherebelifephoto From 8.30am-3pm, Burton Street Tunnel, Milsons Point.
26TH SYDNEY TO HOBART
Watch the boats head off to the start line from McMahons Point Reserve, Bradfield Park and Capt. Henry Waterhouse Reserve.
JANUARY
TWILIGHT FOOD FAIR
A weekly foodie event not to be missed! Returning for 2020 on Friday 10 January and running all Summer until the 6 March. Head to northsydney.nsw.gov.au for more details.
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BAY Enjoy the long weekend vibes at The Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay. Either pull up a seat in the sunshine beside the famous oak tree for a schooner or two or pop inside to Taffy's Sport's Bar for some Aussie Open action with a side of pub grub.
ALL SUMMER LUHO FREE DESSERT
OFFER See page 20 to find out how you can enjoy your dessert for FREE at Crows Nest's Southeast Asian eatery.
18 NORTHSIDE PRODUCE
MARKET
Entering its 21st year, the Northside Produce Market is open for business with a delicious range of seasonal fruit and vegies and produce including artisan cheeses, baked goods, fresh and smoked seafood, organic meats and fresh coffee! From 8am.
AUSTRALIA DAY
Head down to Bradfeld Park to watch the annual yacht and tug boat ballet and enjoy the BBQ by the Bridge. Expect live music, fun for the whole family and a range of food trucks serving international cuisine.
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EXPLORERS PLAYGROUP
All the fun starts today as the Explorers Playgroup returns to the North Sydney Community Centre for 2020. Open Monday to Thursday, 10am12.30pm. Head to northsydneycentre.com. au for more info.
The outdoor cinema is back at North Sydney Oval this Summer. Pack a picnic and settle in to watch a film under the stars. Head to sunsetcinema. com.au/ northsydney
BLACK COCKATOO
Inspired by the true story of legendary First Nations cricketer Johnny Mullagh and Australia’s first ever international sporting team, this play isn't just about cricket. This is a story of strength, resistance, hope and possibility. 4 Jan 2020-8 Feb 2020. Tickets available at ensemble.com.au
FEBRUARY
IN CONVERSATION: CREATIVE WOMEN
In the lead up to International Women’s Day, the North Sydney Community Centre invites seven creative women to the stage to share their stories in conversation with an equally talented interviewer. A delicious lunch and refreshments are included. 220 Miller Street inside Ted Mack Civic Park, 9.30am-4pm. Book tickets at northsydneycentre.com.au
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F45 NEW YEAR CHALLENGE
Join F45 North Sydney for their next eight-week challenge, starting today. You can expect a mix of circuit and HIIT style workouts combined with a nutrition plan. Head to f45training. com.au/northsydney for more info.
VALENTINE'S DAY
Treat your loved one - or yourself!to a delicious cocktail and dinner at The Botanist Kirribilli or head down to the harbour and roll out a picnic blanket. Cremorne Point Walk, Kurraba Point and Lavender Bay are top sunset spots. 14
KIRRIBILLI MARKET - GENERAL AND FASHION Over 200 stalls of new and second-hand fashion, antiques, collectables, bric-a-brac and homewares. Head to Oski café on Bligh Street to fuel up for shopping. Their scandi-inspired menu and excellent coffee will set you up to bag some bargains!
RELAXATION SOUND
HEALING Using vibrations to support a state of deep relaxation, this new nine-week course at the North Sydney Community Centre may help reduce stress and improve sleep. northsydneycentre.com.au
THURSDAYS MEAT TRAY RAFFLE TIME! You could get lucky at the Blues Point Hotel with their weekly meat tray raffle, every Thursday. Drawn from 6.30pm.
23RD ARTISANS MARKET Artists and designers showcase and sell their art and wares at the picturesque Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability. From 9am-3pm, 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton.
WEED IT & REAP
northsider’s gardening guru and resident Vegie Cowboy, Jordan Sly, the ‘Head Tickler’ at Wormticklers nursery, shares his top tips for Summer success…
Going away?
Time for a trim – give everything in the garden a haircut! They’ll be green and delicious by the time you return home. Feed ‘em up – keep it organic. Kelp and fish emulsion are gentle on your plants and packed with micronutrients to keep things ticking over. Water – place pots on a saucer or introduce a self-watering system. Or ask your neighbours to pop in and give everyone a drink. On the move – rearrange your pots so they’re in a shadier spot out of the wind.
In season! Zucchini, beans, cucumber, basil, tomatoes, capsicums. Whip up some bruschetta with red onion, tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil on sourdough. Mint’s great to have on the go. It loves lots of moisture and shade in Summer and is perfect in cocktails and in salads combined with fresh cucumber. Come and see me at the markets and get your Summer seedlings sorted!
We’re all set for a Summer hotter than a ghost chili, so our plants are going to need some TLC to make sure they stay happy and healthy in the heat.
Get mulching
Mulch is your best mate. As well as supressing weeds, retaining moisture and protecting your soil from heat exposure, it also encourages lots of lovely worms who help keep everything healthy. So get mulching my friends!
Little green thumbs
It’s the holidays, so get the kids involved! Grow from seed or seedling – the kids know it’s theirs and love to nurture. Grow what you use lots of and some companion flowers such as nasturtiums to encourage our mates the busy bees. While you’re in the garden why not get some painting on the go. The kids will love getting arty on your terracotta pots - all part of the fun!
A time for giving Growing your own produce in abundance is amazing. What’s even better is sharing! Gardening is a great way to connect community. Whether it’s swapping goodies from your gardens or pickling up a storm to give to friends and neighbours, that’s the beauty of growing your own.
Until next time, happy holidays and tickle on!
Jordan
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Do you have an Autumn gardening question for Jordan? Email hello@northsider.com.au and the answer could appear in the next issue!
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Visit the Wormticklers stall at the Northside Produce Market on Saturday 7 December, 2019 and get your garden growing! Cut out this coupon and bring it with you to exchange for a seasonal green. First in best dressed so don’t miss out!
One green per original coupon while stocks last.
NIGHTS Italian
Dinner with a delizioso difference is now being served in McMahons Point…
But don’t expect to find lasagna or spag bol on the new all-Italian evening menu at local favourite The North Spoon. And there is definitely no pizza.
“That’s one of our points of difference,” says The North Spoon’s chef Gareth Naar, who trained at Sydney Italian dining institution Beppis. “The menu is small and authentic. We’d rather do five dishes really, really well than try to serve every pasta under the sun.”
Instead of those staple dishes expect simple, classic Italian food prepared with local produce and jam-packed with flavour. All enjoyed with a generous portion of warm hosptitality from front of house manager Alessandro Sciaccaluga and his team.
“I’ve never found a community that’s as beautiful as the one here in McMahons Point,” Alessandro, who also lives in the suburb, says. “Alessandro knows everyone and everyone knows him!” Gareth laughs.
The pair worked together in restaurants
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around Sydney, before Alessandro arrived at The North Spoon two years ago.
While he’s now a Blues Point local, Alessandro was born in Milan before growing up near Turin in northern Italy.
Each dish on the evening menu has been given his seal of approval for authenticity.
“I really wanted the menu to show the food I enjoyed growing up,” Alessandro explains. “To be like the food my mum cooks. Just a little sauce but one that’s packed with so much flavour...simple, simple, simple and great local produce. That’s all you need.”
“We have a traditional menu inspired by how Italian families eat at home,” Gareth continues. “You can start with antipasti and then move on to pasta, followed by a main and dessert. Italian meals are four course, four hour affairs – if you’ve ever eaten with Italians you’ll know you just don’t stop!
“We’ve followed that framework. We’ve got a salumi board of beautiful cured meats, a creamy burrata with fresh tomatoes, crostini, which is like bruschetta but served with chicken liver. There’s pickled sardines with salsa verde, delicious olives...”
Gareth includes just four pastas on the menu – two vegetarian and two meat.
Alessandro’s favourite dish, spaghetti allo scoglio, centre
“We’ve got a caserecce with pesto and a penne alla Norma , which is eggplant and tomato, then a lamb ragu parpadelle.”
Alessandro’s top choice is the spaghetti allo scoglio – a white marinara sauce packed with squid, mussels, prawns, pippis, chilli, garlic, parsley and white wine.
Up next there’s a veal milanese, market fish with a fresh caponata style sauce and an epic 500g T-bone steak, bistecca style.
Sides include roast potatoes, fresh salads and seasonal greens and it’s all topped off with a choice of beautiful desserts.
“Cooking wholesome, homely food – that’s what I love,” says Gareth. “Great produce gives you a great dish and we have so much of it available nearby – the Northside Produce Market, the bakeries – we like to keep it local.”
“We love being part of this amazing community,” Gareth concludes. “When locals settle in and relax with us to enjoy really great, authentic food, perhaps a couple of bottles of wine… that’s what it’s all about.”
With the duo continuing to dish up breakfast and lunch as well as dinner, northsiders can expect to enjoy a generous serve of la dolce vita at The North Spoon this summer. l
At your service
Popular local Alessandro, left, ran The North Spoon for 18 months before taking over with chef Gareth, right, in Ocotober 2019. The pair love being at the heart of the McMahons Point community and share a passion for fresh produce and excellent service.
Come hungry!
The epic 500g T-bone steak, served bistecca style with garlic bread, above, and the burrata and heirloom tomato entrée, below
Local wine guru Denis Gastin has contributed to The Australian, Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia, The Oxford Companion to Wine and The World Atlas of Wine, and has been a wine columnist for a number of Australian magazines. He has lived in the local area for 30 years.
Celebrate the holiday season with some Aussie bubbles
It’s the time of year we start thinking more about sparkling wine – both for refreshment as the weather warms up and because the festive holiday season beckons. There’s nothing like a glass of bubbles to celebrate with after all!
More and more Australians are getting into sparkling wines now. Around 8.8 million of us have enjoyed a bubbly beverage in the past 12 months and 5.7 million are flirting with fizz at least once a month. Sparkling varieties now account for 12% of all wines sold in Australia.
For the most part, French producers of Champagne have been the drivers of growth in sparkling wine sales, with other stand-out sparkling wines being Prosecco from Italy and Cava from Spain. A visit to any wine store will confirm this for you, with foreign bubbly filling at least half of the sparkling shelves. But our domestic wine
“WINEMAKERS
ARE EXPERIMENTING WITH A DIVERSE VARIETY OF GRAPES...”
JOY! SPARKLING
producers are catching up. Sales volumes are growing and the local styles of sparkling are diversifying significantly to compete with the classics. In fact, Aussie winemakers are experimenting with a wide variety of grapes that many of the classical producers could hardly imagine using in their sparkling.
One very unique sparkling wine I once heard described as being ‘as Australian as kangaroos’ is perfect for the seasonal festivities. Sparkling red wine, traditionally made from Shiraz, is absolutely ideal with the food served up at this time of year, particularly roast turkey and ham baked on the bone.
Sparkling red has a history dating back to the late 1800s when a Champagne winemaker brought to Australia to make sparkling white wines thought the white grape varieties weren’t up to it. However, the Shiraz grapes were.
The on-going flexibility and creativity of the local industry means that Aussie wine
drinkers have a huge range of options. There are 30 or more grape varieties in use to create Aussie sparklings now, including at least 12 reds which range from traditional Shiraz to unique and experimental Durif, Chambourcin and Cienna. So why not give Aussie bubbles a go and add some sparkle to your Summer. Cheers! ●
The Traditional Drop
NV Serge Mathieu
Champagne Blanc de Noir, $69.00
The big surprise is that this is 100% Pinot Noir - giving a deeper gold colour, a richer flavour, a lot more texture and length than Chardonnay/Pinot blends. It has very tight, vibrant bubbles, an appealing aroma and broad palate expression. A great price for this quality. Le Pont Wine Store, Milsons Point
A Local Version
NV Stefano Lubiana Brut Reserve, $43.99
Tasmania has become the HQ of Australian sparkling, with many of the big labels shifting their sparkling operations there and setting new high benchmarks. However, Stefano Lubiana is very much a local operation. This wine is a light gold, with tight bubbles and a bright and refreshing dry finish. Goes well with food.
Chambers Cellars, McMahons Point
As Aussie As Kangaroos
NV Seppelt Original Sparkling Shiraz, $29.99
Very deep purple in colour, a tight bead and a rich fruity bouquet with hints of raspberry, cherry and plum. The palate is rich and fruity, with a firm and savoury finish with hints of Violet Crumble and Cherry Ripe.
Chambers Cellars, Rangers Road, Neutral Bay
We have a hardback copy of The World Atlas of Wine 8th Edition by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson, from Mitchell Beazley, RRP $85.00, to give away. For a chance to win, tell us in 25 words or less what your favourite wine is and why. Email your answer to hello@northsider.com.au by the 29 February, 2020. Good luck!
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Made with l’amore by Giuseppe!
Our popular Waverton butcher serves up a slice of Italy
Ciao a tutti!
Originally from the town of Badolato in Calabria, south west Italy, Giuseppe Tirinato descends from three generations of butchers. His Bay Road store, Giuseppe’s Gourmet Meats, is open seven days.
Welcome to Summer - the party season! Whether you’re gathering friends and family outdoors or at home, this beef capaccio with rocket, watermelon and parmigiano cheese is a refreshing salad guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser. Serve with mixed antipasto cold cuts, cheeses and small slices of pane di casa.
Buon appetito!
Giuseppe’s Capaccio di Vitello con Anguria, Ruccola e Parmigiano Reggiano
INGREDIENTS
400g eye fillet very thinly sliced
100g parmigiano reggiano cheese
150g rocket
70g fresh lemon juice
100ml extra virgin olive oil
200g watermelon, diced and deseeded
Fine salt to taste
Giuseppe
■ Custom-made antipasto platters
■ Free-range beef and Tasmanian lamb
■ Fresh Italian bread delivered daily
■ Cooked crackling porchetta Saturdays
■ Ready-to-go options like lasagna, meatballs, spinach and ricotta cannelloni... and all things Italian!
Black pepper to taste
METHOD
• In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Lay out thin slices of eye fillet on a tray and cover with half of the marinade mixture. Cover with Glad wrap and rest in fridge for two hours.
• Wash and dry rocket, mix with cubes of watermelon and place on serving dish. Remove eye fillet pieces from marinade and place on top of rocket and watermelon mix. Discard old marinade. Dress salad with the remaining half of the marinade mixture. Generously top with grated parmigiano cheese and drizzle with a good balsamic vinegar if you like.
9:30am – 7:30pm
KID ZONE
Join the Joey Jig action at the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre
There’s lots of fun to be had at the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre!
Once upon a time… KNC volunteer Audrey delights youngsters each week with her entertaining and engaging storytelling. Join this fabulous free session at 10am every Wednesday.
Sounds great!
Music, movement and imagination all come together at Joey Jig on Thursday and Friday mornings! Created and led by the lovely Alicia, bubs from three months to four years enjoy original themed songs as they follow the seasons, learn animals, colours, numbers
and more all while having an awful lot of fun. Head to joeyjigmusic.com.au for more details and to sign up for classes. Toy town
For a gold coin donation, little ones can enjoy all the goodies in the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre’s Toy Shed - from smaller toys to larger play equipment including a swing. Head to the Centre’s safe, fenced and shady courtyard and let the fun begin. ● Head to thekirribillicentre.org for more info about what’s on for kids this Summer.
THE KIRRIBILLI CENTRE
Just a quick dip...
Cremorne local Marni Little is mumma to Archie, ve, and Charlie, six months, wife to Dave and an award-winning comedy writer
As a lower north shore resident, you’re absolutely spoilt for choice - cafés, restaurants, activities, restaurants, yoga because of all those restaurants... And the pinnacle LNS living is, of course, Balmoral Beach. Balmoral’s one of those places where you feel instantly lighter for being there (provided you get an elusive carpark of course. Otherwise you feel instantly heavier creeping up Awaba Street saying a prayer...)
After a long Winter of waiting, I was ready to head down with my children for a ‘quick dip.’ The dream! We
Me
and Charlie
splashing out on a trip to the beach
need two towels, no, three because no one wants to share…plus a towel in case the towel gets dropped in the water. Now we have five towels. Goggles - where are they? Do you need them for the beach? YES. Of course, stupid me. Can’t find your goggles? It’s okay we have this old pair from when you were a toddler. Blood supply to face cut off, whatever. You’ll be fine. Nappies? Seven. Seems reasonable for half an hour. Wipes? Two packets in case there’s a poo explosion. Food? Do we need food? There’s a
For more lols, #mumlife and everything in-between, folllow Marni on Instagram @marnilittle
shop and it’s not meal time but let’s take chips and sandwiches JUST IN CASE. Do you want toys? Oh, every car you own. And a paintbrush, great. Charlie’s pooed through his new swimmers. Did we buy swim nappies? Do regular nappies work?! We didn’t get petrol. Will we make it? Do we need to stop on the way? Archie! Is that more cars?! An hour later we pull into that carpark. And it was absolutely worth it. Luckily it’s just the start of Summer. There’s plenty of time for lots more ‘quick dips.’ ●
PUZZLES with Quizmaster Clay
The Village Quiz
1. What is the name of the beautiful Neutral Bay home of Australian children’s author and illustrator May Gibbs?
2. What stone was used to face the Harbour Bridge pylons?
3 Was the Neutral Bay Club formed in 1882, 1912 or 1928?
4. How many ‘facelifts’ has the Luna Park face had? Four, six or eight?
5. What is the name of the park under the southern approach of the Harbour Bridge?
6. What is the name of the main street in Kirribilli?
7. What is the postcode of Crows Nest?
8. In what year was the Sydney Opera House opened?
9. Which heritage listed building stands at 92-94 Pacific Highway, North Sydney?
10. What do the names Bannerman, Boyle, Murdoch and Spofforth have in common?
Do you have some local trivia for The
Hi northsiders! I’m your ‘rover’ reporter, Ted the Puggle. When my LNS mate Tauzer the Kelpie, eight, isn’t running around Waverton Park, he’s working at the Mad Dogs and Englishmen Opera House Seagull Patrol. He’s a very good boy who keeps your hot chips safe. What a job!
‘The seagulls aren’t HAPPY!’
ON PATROL
Me hard at work at the Opera Bar and Opera Kitchen, watching for those pesky seagulls, getting all the pats from some lovely customers for saving their hot chips. You’re welcome!
“I DO THIS ON MY DAYS OFF TOO, SO IT ISN’T EVEN WORK REALLY”
Ted: Hello Tauzer. How long have you been a fearless hot chip defender and how did you get into this line of work?
Tauzer: Well, my human assistant James and I work for Mad Dogs & Englishmen, Australia’s most popular dog walking and doggy daycare service, with franchises around the country. One day about a year ago we got a call from Sydney Opera House asking if we could keep the seagulls from stealing everyone’s lunch. So we headed over the harbour from our home on the north shore and did a trial. We managed to keep all the seagulls away. It had never been done before!
Ted: As well as being a Rover Reporter, I’m also the Chief Bark-eting Officer at northsider. What’s your job title?
Tauzer: I’m an official Seagull Patrol Dog. I patrol up and down the lower concourse at the Opera House, protecting meals at the Opera Bar and Opera Kitchen. When James tells me to ‘get ready’ he’s spotted a seagull and then when he says ‘GO!’ I know to run and woof to scare it away. Then I get a treat for doing a good job! I also know if James says ‘what’s that?’ I have to creep very slowly towards the seagulls, which freaks them out.
Hard at work
Tauzer: I love chasing seagulls. It’s not even like work! Here’s me at the Opera House.
Ted: So the seagulls don’t like you very much?
Tauzer: They take one look at me and decide to sit in the water instead – they’re not happy!
Ted: I bet you get lots of pats you lucky thing!
Tauzer: People come just to see the Seagull Patrol at work and have a photo with us!
Ted: I’ve heard that hot chips are very delicious. I’m not allowed them and have carrots instead.
Tauzer: I sometimes get a bit of chicken or steak, but I have to chase a seagull first.
Ted: What’s the best thing about coming to work? I like the snacks : )
Tauzer: I get to chase seagulls. I do this on my days off too, so it isn’t even work really!
Ted: Where’s your fave place to go northside on your time off?
Tauzer: I love Waverton Park as I get to go for a swim and it’s always fairly quiet. ●
Keep up to date with Tauzer and the Seagull Patrol @maddogsseagullpatrol
with Pet Medical Milsons Point’s Dr Cate Plummer BVSC, BSc (Vet) (Hons)
I believe strongly that we gain so much benefit from a close bond with our animal partners, and caring veterinary support is an integral part of this.
Animal MATTERS SUMMER & YOUR DOG
As the weather heats up, it’s important to remember the effect on our furry friends. Unlike people, dogs don’t cool down by sweating. One of the ways they regulate their temperature is by panting. But sometimes this isn’t enough and overheating can be a very serious, even life-threatening, condition.
While any dog can overheat, some breeds are more likely to be affected. Brachycephalic, or short-nosed, dogs such as Boxers, Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs and Shih Tzu are all pre-disposed to overheating. Very old, very young and overweight dogs are at greater risk too. And, of course, any dog that’s extremely active on a hot day can quickly be affected by heat stress.
➜ NEVER leave your dog in a vehicle at any time - whether it’s a hot day or not. And if you think your dog is overheating, take action immediately.
➜ Move them out of direct sunlight, preferably indoors with air conditioninig, or at least into the shade with a fan, if possible.
➜ Use fresh cool water to help reduce the dogs’ temperature. Let them swim or use wet towels on their neck, armpits and between the hind legs. Replace these frequently and apply cool water to their pads and ears.
➜ Never force your dog to drink, but be sure to offer cool fresh water.
For more information about Pet Medical Milsons Point visit petmedical.com.au or call 8203 4390 or visit us at 28 Alfred Street, Milsons Point (Opp. Bradfield Park).
➜ If your dog appears distressed, please seek immediate veterinary attention ● @petmedicalmilsonspoint
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KB Village Dental
Dr Evan Soulos and the team at KB Village Dental never judge why you might have stayed away from the dentist. Instead, we do all we can to make you glad you came back. With inviting rooms and modern technology, patient comfort and confidence is our priority. Based in Kirribilli, KB Village Dental offers a range of services from general and emergency dental care for the whole family to cosmetic dental and dento-facial procedures. Head to the website for new patient offers. A 19 Broughton St, Kirribilli E info@kbdental. com.au P 02 9964 9166 W kbvillagedental.com.au
LUHO
Luho is a buzzing, mod-Asian food and drink fare in Crows Nest, serving up South-East Asian hawker-style bites and funky cocktails by PS40. Hero dishes include prawn and wonton tacos with mango and chilli and indulgent roti wraps filled with fragrant beef curry. There’s a dedicated plant-based menu that offers favourites such as XO pumpkin and cauliflower with burnt butter and eggplant jam. See page 20 to find out how to get dessert for free! Open for lunch and dinner 7 days A 77 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest W luho.com.au IG @luhorestaurant
Suman Chrispin Hair
At the leading edge in salon trends, this boutiquestyle salon prides itself on satisfying clients by creating effortless, wearable hair with creative flair. International hairstylist Suman Chrispin creates an intimate, relaxed atmosphere in her privately owned business and connects with clients to offer personalised, expert advice. Specialising in balayage with over 13 years’ experience in all aspects of hair. Check our Instagram @sumanchrispin.hair Mention northsider when booking for a free deep conditioning treatment! A 6/93 Kurraba Rd, Kurraba Point E sumanchrispin@gmail.com P 0431 210 914
North Sydney Community Centre
North Sydney Community Centre is a creative hub and independent not-for-profit community organisation. We offer Explorers Playgroup, adult classes, workshops and special events. This season keep an eye out for In Conversation: Creative Women, and Seniors Week: an afternoon with Morris Gleitzman. Meet the growers, makers & bakers at Northside Produce Market on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month (closed 4th January 2020).
A 220 Miller Street, North Sydney P 02 9922 2299 W northsydneycentre.com.au
HIDDEN TREASURE
All aboard Ship’s caretaker, Daniel Callender, right, and views of the M.V.
ALL HANDS ON
How a group of volunteers are setting a course to secure the M.V. Cape Don’s future
It comes as a surprise to many that a major piece of Australian maritime history is tucked just behind the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability in Waverton.
Completetd in 1963, the M.V. Cape Don is one of the last ships built in Australia. She spent her working life navigating the coastline as a Commonwealth Lighthouse Service Ship transporting essential items, lighthouse familes and maintenance teams around Australia.
In 1973, she also assisted in the recovery of Flinders’ Anchors. The two anchors were jettisoned from HMS Investigator by Matthew Flinders in 1803 and are now on display in museums in South Australia and Canberra.
“Cape Don kept the lights burning and our coastline safe,” onboard caretaker Daniel Callender says. “She was left round here in the bay a few years ago. A crew member on one of
the river cats saw her and put a note in the newspaper asking for help.”
As a result, the Sea Heritage Foundation got involved and they now oversee the restoration work returning Cape Don to her former glory.
Today, from the outside, it’s hard to fathom how she tackled Australia’s coastline with 51 crew and passengers on board. But beneath the rust and peeling paint, is a majestic ship receiving a tonne of TLC from passionate volunteers who are breathing new life into the weather-beaten beauty.
Daniel, 27, has lived onboard the Cape Don for the past four years and has been involved with the ship since 2008.
“I was the first ‘young person’ on the team,” he remembers. “At 15 or 16, I was gobsmacked seeing the engine room. It’s incredible!”
Now, half of the 30 volunteers are under 30 and a quarter of them are female – all focussed on getting Cape Don ship shape again.
Daniel and the team conduct tours of the floating museum and these always reveal surprises, both for guests and volunteers.
To find more out about the M.V. Cape Don’s tours and how to volunteer, head to
Cape Don in Balls Head Bay. The ship in her heyday, left
ON DECK
“A lady was telling me her grandfather had been a lighthouse keeper,” Daniel recalls. “She used to visit him when she was a child and when she stepped into the lounge room on the ship, she stopped in her tracks. She realised she’d travelled on the Cape Don because she recognised the chairs. She even had photos of them from her childhood!”
“We’d love to have more volunteers,” Daniel continues. “You don’t have to have a maritime background. Painting, plumbing, mechanics, electrical work – there’s plenty to be done.”
As well as manual work, help is needed with organising and conducting tours. “And if you’re keen to learn and have a go at anything then that’s great too!” Daniel adds.
“There’s not really any other ships around like the Cape Don,” he concludes. “It’s 19 years since the engines were last run and we really hope that one day she will sail again. I’d love to see her back out on open water.”
Thanks to dedicated volunteers like Daniel and the hard-working team, maybe that day won’t be too far away. ●
“I’D LOVE TO SEE HER BACK OUT ON OPEN WATER”
The dedicated volunteers are working hard to restore Cape Don to her former glory.
We have been living at Bougainvillea for over two years now and we call it our ‘Cruise Ship on Land.’ The residents and sta are now a part of our extended family. The gardens, grounds and atrium areas are beautifully maintained as is the rest of the resort. We have never regretted making the move to our new home.
Local’s last word.
Waverton residents Jo, Will and Skye Levett share their top picks northside
The best meal we’ve had was at… Aqua Dining. We got married there and you can’t beat those iconic views.
If we want to have a drink, we go to… the Blues Point Hotel to catch up with the locals or the Kirribilli Club for a vino and cheese platter on the verandah. Skye loves watching the birds in Watt Park and hearing the Luna Park squeals.
Our ideal day in the area would consist of… a morning swim at North Sydney Pool, a stroll through Kirribilli markets, then after-lunch naps at home (a weekend treat!) followed by a picnic dinner at the Coal Loader watching the sunset. Skye always insists on saying goodnight to the chickens!
WEBSITE: www.anchorrestaurant.com.au
BOOKINGS: 9922 2996
ADDRESS: 4/118 Cnr Alfred & Lavender Street, Milsons Point - Kirribilli North SYDNEY 2061
Our favourite place for coffee is… Piato on Blues Point Road. We often share Michael’s Big Breakfast and Skye steals all the toast!
Our fave local takeaway is… the Grumpy Baker in Waverton. We’ll order a pie or B&E roll and a choccy croissant or two. For dinner, Tamarind Thai on Bay Road is at the end of our street. Quick and delicious!
Our favourite local walk is… Balls Head Reserve and Waverton Peninsula. Balls Head is instantly relaxing and the reward of the view after the stair climb at the peninsula is always breathtaking. Worth every step!
The secret spot we love to go to is… Brennan Park, Wollstonecraft. A leafy, beautiful and private park with a great playground and loads of grass for lazing.
The three words we’d use to describe this area are… Beautiful. Safe. Friendly.
The thing about living in this area we love the most is…it never feels crowded despite being so close to the city. And there’s a glimpse or sound of the harbour wherever you are.
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