c.1880’s Ferry on Neutral Bay, view towards Kurraba Point
Welcome to issue three of northsider!
We’re very privileged to be sharing a glimpse into acclaimed artist Peter Kingston’s Lavender Bay life. Peter has been a local for 46 years and is instrumental in ensuring the magic of the harbourside neighbourhood is being preserved for generations to come. Read our interview across pages 4-7. Did you know we’re on Instagram? Follow us at @northsidersydney and keep up-to-date with your favourite magazine. As well as a weekend what’s on guide, our gardening guru, Wormticklers’ Jordan Sly, will be popping up throughout the quarter with his seasonal tips and our Quizmaster Clay will be posing a few brainteasers to get the grey matter going. Make sure you keep in touch and tag us in your photos of the area! Until next time...
Anna Gordon EDITOR
ART: Belinda Spillane/Angela Joseph
SUB-EDITING: Sylvia Cooper
KING of the
Peter Kingston in his Lavender Bay lounge room with Scottish Terrier, Brigalow, who appears in a number of the artist’s works.
the bay
northsider visits the studio of Lavender Bay’s unofficial artist in residence
Acclaimed Australian artist Peter Kingston has been capturing the magic of Sydney Harbour from his Lavender Bay studio since 1973.
“It was a bay of boatsheds back then and that tree was a lot smaller!” Peter laughs, gesturing towards a towering Port Jackson fig growing in neighbour and friend Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden.
A prolific creator, Peter is always working.
“I hate holidays,” he says. “I’ve got to do something every day.”
From the cabinet of curiosities collected from Luna Park’s past in the hallway to the etching of Boofhead welcoming you to the light-filled lounge room, his whole home is an ever evolving work of art.
“We’re set up as a cinema,” Peter, who’s known as ‘Kingo’, explains, referring to the rows of chairs lined up. “People come over and we show films and discuss them.”
It’s not just the drama on screen that’s a talking point. Peter’s work Roseville Cinema hangs on one wall in all its technicolour glory.
The artwork depicts the 2002 incident involving 40 Year 12s from Barker College who, in an end-of-year prank, stripped off and invaded the cinema. Kingston saw the painting rejected three times for the Sulman Prize.
“IT WAS A BAY OF BOATSHEDS BACK THEN” >>
A sacred house
“Most of the works will be to do with the Opera House and its geometry,” Peter says of his latest exhibition.
“I never tire of it.”
It is now part of Peter’s eclectic collection which includes colourful, cartoonish creations, harbour view paintings with sweeping depth, skilful lino cuts and quirky figurines of superheroes. Each item is a dedication to heritage, art and creativity. A celebration of Sydney - of its landscapes and characters - with a sprinkle of mischief thrown in for good measure.
The view from Kingston’s studio on the ground floor is as captivating as the art inside. The curve of the harbour, the soaring coathanger, the onion dome of Luna Park’s Coney Island and glimpses of the Opera House all punctuate the blue horizon.
When northsider visits, much of Peter’s creative energy is focussed on the Opera
“IT’S A SACRED SPOT, A REFUGE AND AN INSPIRATION”
House in preparation for his latest exhibition, Sacred House, taking place at the Australian Galleries in Paddington this August.
“The Opera House is like a big sculpture and I never tire of it,” Peter says. “We tried to save Utzon,” he continues, referring to the Danish architect who designed the iconic building but left Australia before it was finished, vowing never to return .
“Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be and that’s to our shame. Imagine the buildings he could have created if he’d stayed on….”
Peter’s newest works have been inspired by Utzon’s breathtaking structure coupled with a commission from his alma mater, Cranbrook, to create a special piece for their new chapel.
“It got me thinking about the religious aspects of the Opera House - whatever religion is,” Peter says. “It means so many things to different people. Take the fire at Notre Dame. Everybody, even if
The Luna Park collection
Surrounded by inspiration
Popeye, Boofhead and co all feature in Peter’s eclectic collection, left. The view from Peter’s balcony, below.
you weren’t religious, felt that tragedy. It went beyond religion.”
“It’s a sacred spot, a refuge and an inspiration,” he muses.
Which is much like Lavender Bay - the harbourside neighbourhood that has a huge impact on Peter and his body of work and that Peter has a huge impact on in return.
A walkway named after him hugs the foreshore and is peppered with bronze characters, such as Sam Sawn-Off and Ginger Meggs, created by Kingston and his nephew. And a heritage public convenience is still standing in the bay thanks to Peter’s persistence in ensuring the preservation of the city’s precious heritage.
“It’s a sign of a great city that looks after the best of its heritage,” Peter says. “Sydney rapidly started losing that when it got rid of things like the lovely Lady Class ferries.
“I just like things that are well made and they’re from another era where work was
king. I respect it. People were proud of their jobs and what they made. It was before mobiles, NBN, modems… it’s all landfill isn’t it? This was an era when none of that existed and people talked to each other more.”
Peter looks toward the bay.
“I mean, why miss out on seeing all of this?” he questions. “I just love the options, the things to do. So many things to do just sitting around, not really spending money. Sydney Harbour has got everything. It’s not the Hawkesbury, it’s not Botany Bay, it’s Sydney Harbour. Everything’s here.”
“I could keep plugging away around here forever really. This is where I am.”
And as the late-morning sunshine dances off the water, it’s easy to see why. l
Peter Kingston’s exhibition, Sacred House, runs from the 6-25 August at the Australian Gallery, 15 Roylston Street, Paddington. Head to australiangalleries.com.au or call 02 9360 5177 for more information.
Peter Kingston in his Lavender Bay studio
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Go with the flow
“Yoga and meditation really made a difference in my life,” says Nicole Inskip, owner of Sessions Studio, above. “I’m looking forward to people discovering our Mindful Space and giving themselves time to relax and let go.”
From the overflowing community bookshelves that flank the doors to the official welcoming committee of Ralph the cuddly cavoodle, it’s clear there’s something special about Sessions Studio hair salon on Union Street before you even step inside.
“Clients often refer to us as family or a visit to a friend,” Sessions owner Nicole Inskip says. “One client told me that she was able to breathe, relax and let go here, which is a really lovely feeling.”
It’s this warm, welcoming atmosphere that’s inspired Nicole to develop the salon’s services to nourish clients on the inside as well as out.
So while upstairs you can get a brilliant balayage or a terrific trim, downstairs you can now find your Zen with yoga, meditation and wellness workshops in the salon’s newly-opened Mindful Space.
With a range of classes throughout the week from half-hour lunchtime relaxation meditation to evening Hatha yoga, there’s something for everyone.
“Sessions has been at the heart of the McMahons Point neighbourhood for 30 years now,” Nicole says. “We’re very much about community and because people feel so comfortable at Sessions already, it means you can truly relax and really connect with yourself in the Mindful Space,” she continues.
As well as being good for the mind and body, a hair appointment at the salon is good for the soul too.
For the past four years, Sessions has been part of the Sustainable Salons social enterprise programme – just one of eight salons in the North Sydney area. It means all of Sessions’ chemical, metal and plastic refuse is repurposed, saving 21 wheelie bins of rubbish
“ ...IT MEANS YOU CAN TRULY RELAX AND REALLY CONNECT WITH YOURSELF”
WITH SOUL
wellbeing and delivers the perfect blow dry…
from landfill so far. And that’s not all.
Hair trimmings go to creating booms that soak up coastal oil spills. Longer locks are donated to make wigs for people with cancer or alopecia. And any proceeds made from the salon’s recycling efforts are donated to food recovery organisation, OzHarvest.
our customers and the environment without compromising our quality service,” Nicole explains.
“The work of Sustainable Salons allows us to care for
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“We’ve collected more than 82kgs of hair cuttings which have created 69 hair booms. We’ve also helped fund around 100 meals for those in need. We are well on our way to becoming 100% sustainable and it feels so incredible to be making such an impact.” l
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TEA TIME!
Mona Webb’s
‘tea’
change has served up pots of success
There’s nothing better than a warming pot of tea in winter. As Northside Produce Market’s resident ‘tea lady’, Mona Webb is an expert in crafting the perfect cuppa. But her beautiful handblended herbal brews aren’t your average infusions. Using certified organic herbs grown in Australia, Mona’s Neo teas are blended according to ancient Indian Ayurvedic recipes, helping to support the body’s natural processes from the inside, out.
“I NEVER THOUGHT I’D SET UP A TEA COMPANY!”
“When I was growing up, my mum used to make teas to help different parts of the body,” Mona remembers.
As well as a complexion tea, to help soothe skin breakouts, there was memory tea for exam time and mint tea for upset tummies, among others.
“It really left a mark on me,” Mona says. “Although I never thought I’d set up a tea company!”
In fact, Mona’s working life started out a world away from her current career.
“I was a mechanical engineer working in a multi-national corporation’s chemicals, plastics and explosives divisions,” she says.
Studying for an MBA gave her the opportunity to explore her love of tea.
Queen Tea Mona in action!
“I had to complete a project where I launched a product,” Mona remembers. “I thought wow! Why don’t I look at tea and skincare?”
Her research led to the creation of Neo, which means new, teas. And while her peers were signing up for mortgages, Mona used her savings to launch her company for real.
“I was hand blending teas myself in the kitchen,” she remembers. “Suddenly I was in charge of my destiny and it was daunting!”
But 18 years on, Mona’s ‘tea’ change has more than taken off. She now has a tea factory in Roseville and her range contains 19 teas and counting - with blends to help support memory, complexion and digestion, among many others.
“The Bewitching Butterfly tea is very popular at the moment,” Mona says. “It changes colour from blue to purple when you add lemon. And the Coconut Truffle tea is so warming and stops sugar cravings. But it’s also great chilled with a splash of rum!”
Mona has been bringing her blends to the Northside Produce Market for the past 15 years. “Markets are great,” she says. “They’re a good way to get brand awareness out there. You’re at the coalface with your customers and it’s so valuable to get their feedback, suggestions and ideas.”
FREE
The lovely Mona has launched brand new travel tins of Neo tea and she’s going to be giving one tin each to the first 16 northsider readers to visit her stall at the Northside Produce Market on Saturday 15 June 2019. Simply cut out this coupon or show Mona this page in the magazine in exchange for one of Neo’s delicious travel tin tea blends.
One tin per original coupon. One coupon per person while stocks last. First in, best dressed!
Tea’s up!
There are now 19 hand-blended varieties of Neo Teas and Mona’s always adding to the range.
So when you’re at the market next, make time for tea and say hi to Mona! l For more information and to order, head to neoaustralia.com.au
Neo travel tins!
NEUTRAL BAY
Heading home
‘Waringa’ ferry on Neutral Bay, looking towards Kurraba Point in around 1880. The Port Jackson and Manly Ferry Company’s repair and maintenance yard can be seen in the distance.
A Royal welcome Military Road, Neutral Bay Junction
Crowds line the streets to see Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Australia in 1956. A documentary made about the Queen’s trip, The Queen in Australia, was the first colour film made in the country.
A city in construction
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View south west to Sydney Harbour Bridge from Neutral Bay
This image, taken in 1937, shows a stone quarry that operated in the area. It was later redeveloped by North Sydney Council and is now Forsyth Park.
Moments in time
Neutral Bay is situated on the traditional land of the Cammeraygal people. The name Neutral Bay dates back to shortly after the arrival of the first fleet.
Governor Arthur Philip designated the area as a ‘neutral harbour’ meaning that foreign ships would anchor here - a safe distance from Sydney Cove. By
Written in history
Nutcote, Kurraba Point
Children’s author and illustrator May Gibbs lived and worked in Neutral Bay and at Nutcote, her lovely harbourside home in Kurraba Point. This image shows her in her garden with her two beloved Scotch Terriers.
the beginning of the 20th century, Neutral Bay and Cremorne were becoming a hub for homes built in the Arts and Crafts architectural style, many of which can still be seen today. These images are courtesy of Historical Services Stanton Library and are a wonderful glimpse into the area’s past. l
Milsons Point based not-for-profit the Dry July Foundation has encouraged Aussies to ditch the booze every July for the past 12 years. In that time, Dry July-ers have raised $37 million for people affected by cancer. “2018 was our biggest year to date,” Dry
The Northside GOING DRY THIS JULY?
The Botanist Kirribilli
Order The Northside or The Faux Fizz to enjoy with dishes from this neighbourhood favourite’s winter menu. Head to botanist.com.au to book. Cocktails created by Chris Trueman and Isaac Roach.
July’s General Manager Katie Evans says. “36,000 Aussies raised $7.7 million and we’d love to see even more people get involved and sign up and take part this year.”
“You’ll be doing good for yourself as well as for people with cancer,” she continues. “It’s a win win!”
Don’t feel like you’re in the alcohol-free desert - these nonalcoholic cocktail solutions will keep you on track...
The cocktail gurus at The Botanist Kirribilli and SoCal Sydney in Neutral Bay have created exclusive nonalcoholic tipples for northsider this Dry July. So sign up to dryjuly.com and head straight to the bar to order one of these delicious drinks while still raising money… l
THE NORTHSIDE A non-alcoholic twist on the classic Eastside cocktail, which itself was a twist on the classic Southside cocktail. It’s herbaceous and slightly savoury with a lemon zing and a foam top like a sour. Contains Seedlip Garden 108, muddled cucumber, shaken fresh mint, lemon, aquafaba and a touch of simple syrup. Its pea green appearance is finished with a pegged mint sprig garnish, served in a Nick & Nora glass.
The Faux Fizz
THE FAUX FIZZ
A non-alcoholic play on a glass of bubbles, this has been designed to look like an elegant flute of Prosecco. It’s fruity citrus with mandarin and blood orange tones, slightly dry and bubbly. Contains Seedlip Grove 42, verjus, house mandarin syrup, lemon and a soda top. Its light straw appearance is finished with a house mandarin dust rim, served in a flute glass.
SoCal Sydney
One of Neutral Bay’s best bars has created the Daily Driver, an in-gin-ious alternative to the G&T which pairs perfectly with their fresh, modern Southern Californian share-style food. Head to socalsydney.com.au for more info. Cocktail created by Shaun Brown.
Daily Driver
DAILY DRIVER
The Daily Driver tastes like a G&T, but even after sinking five of them you’re able to get behind the wheel! Seedlip Grove 42 elegantly swaps in as our gin replacement, with a bouquet of hand-crafted botanicals that compliment perfectly with the boutique aromatic tonic from Fevertree. Our house-made lemongrass and matcha syrup provides cohesion for the two ingredients, bringing complex aromatics and accentuating the citral notes that Seedlip brings. A cheeky splash of fresh lemon adds a final zip to tie the drink together. Built in a highball glass, garnished with lemongrass floss.
WIN! A bottle of Seedlip
Seedlip is the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit. Inspired by nature, the drinks use the highest quality ingredients to create a delicious alternative to booze. Available to buy at BWS and to order over the bar at The Botanist Kirribilli and SoCal and The Oaks in Neutral Bay.
WIN! We’ve got two bottles of Seedlip each worth $50 to give away!
Garden 108 – a floral blend of hand-picked pears and homegrown hay with traditional English garden herb distillates. A complex herbal base character of spearmint, rosemary and thyme.
Grove 42 – a zesty citrus-forward blend of three types of orange and uplifting spice. A stalky, grassy character with notes of ginger and lemongrass.
For a chance to win a bottle, tell us in 25 words or less what your favourite thing to do on a Sunday morning is and why. Put which bottle you’d like to win in the subject line of your email.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS Visit northsider.com.au for full t&cs. Open to Australian residents. Entries open 12 noon AEST on 3 June, 2019, and close at 12 noon AEST 31 August, 2019. Total prize value is $100. Winner will be drawn on 2 September 2019. Winners name announced at northsider.com.au. The Promoter is contented media, Ground Floor, 50 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060 ABN 28 892 978 911. Email your answer to hello@northsider.com.au by 31 August 2019. Good luck!
Get ready for the slopes this winter with a tailored 30 minute strength and conditioning session. Head to healthandfitness studio.com.au to book in.
SEASONAL FERMENTING
UNTIL
15 8
From kimchi to sauerkraut, jun to beet kvass, learn to make ferments for health and beauty in this FREE hands-on workshop. The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability, 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton from 1.30-3.30pm. Bookings essential at northsydneycouncil.nsw.gov.au
WOMENS STATE OF ORIGIN Will NSW take the trophy for the second year running at North Sydney Oval? Head to tickets.nrl. com for tickets. Under 15s can attend the match for free!
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MEET THE NORTHSIDER TEAM Come and say hello to the team behind your favourite magazine. We'll be at the Northside Produce Markets from 8am. We'll also be at the Kirribilli Markets on Saturday 22 June from 8.30am. See you there!
JUNE
VIVID
SYDNEY AT LUNA PARK
The iconic amusement park comes alive with brilliant shapes, patterns and colours for the annual Vivid illuminations. This year, there's a spectacular son et lumière projection on Coney Island that celebrates the history and magic of Luna Park. The Ferris Wheel is also lit up and street performers bring everything to life!
THE BOTANIST KIRRIBLLI WINTER MENU
Discover what the new season is serving up! thebotanist.com.au
24TH WHITE RIBBON FATHERHOOD
WORKSHOP This free session at the North Sydney Community Centre works with men to help fathers maintain caring, respectful relationships with their partners and children and to be influential positive role models. 7-9pm, northsydneycentre.com.au
27TH NTHSYD LUNCH CLUB
Expect music, activities and fun with a winter wonderland theme! Go to nthsyd.com for more.
INDIGENOUS ART PROJECT WITH KARLEEN GREEN
As part of Gai-Mariagal Festival 2019, enjoy and engage with Indigenous culture in a free session of basket-weaving at Stanton Library. This two-hour workshop will be facilitated by local Indigenous artist Karleen Green using traditional techniques. Bookings essential. northsydneycouncil.nsw.gov.au
JULY
1 - 5
SNOW FESTIVAL AT GREENWOOD PLAZA
ROOFTOP GARDENS Over 50 tonnes of snow, free hot chocolate, live music and more - greenwoodplaza.com.au
4 - 17
MARUKU ARTS Part of the Gai-mariagal Festival, this exhibition showcases artwork from across central Australia's indigenous communities. InTransit Art Space, North Sydney Council Chambers, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
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CHECK IN AND TUNE UP
YARN ON A STICK - KIRRIBILLI KNITTING GROUP
From the brakes to the bells, a bicycle expert checks and tunes up your bike to make your riding experience safer and more comfortable. Northside Produce Market, Civic Park, 200 Miller Street, North Sydney, 8am-12pm.
17TH COMICS LAB
Be a part of Comic Con-versation 2019 at Stanton Library and see comic artists Matthew Lin and Marcelo Baez working on their latest project! 12-2pm, for all ages. Bookings are essential at northsydney. nsw.gov.au/CCV19
19TH WALLAROOS VS JAPAN, NORTH
SYDNEY OVAL
Head to ticketek.com.au for tickets.
SUNDAY ROAST
AT THE RAG AND FAMISH HOTEL
Every Sunday The Rag will have a different slow-roasted special on offer with all the trimmings!
199 Miller St, North Sydney, from 11.30am.
Get creative every Friday at the Kirribilli Centre. Projects at this free group include yarn-bombing and knitting for charity. 16-18 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli. 10am to 12pm. Not during school holidays.
JULY 18AUG 24
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
A gripping and intense story of family tragedy, immigration and justice by Arthur Miller. This award-winning play is simmering with jealousy and obession. Book your tickets at ensemble. com.au
MARK FOYS WINE CELLAR
The Sydney Flying Squadron is opening its wine cellar to introduce a different bottle of wine every week this winter. Head to sydneyflying squadron.com.au for more info and to join the squaddy.
AUGUST
LIVE FOOTY SPECIAL AT THE BLUES POINT HOTEL
Head to the Bluey to watch live football on Fridays or Saturdays and you'll be able to grab a $17.50 bucket of wings and $5 schooners of Panhead XPA or Brooklyn Lager.
Take a unique trip on the harbour from Lavender Bay. Head to aussiewaterbikes.com for more info and to book.
6 - 25
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BAREFOOT BOWLING
Gather a group of mates and head to the Neutral Bay Club for a roll up on Sundays from 12-8pm. There's free barefoot bowls and great deals on beer buckets and jugs of Pimm's. Head to neutralbayclub. com for more information.
BUSHCARE AT NORTHSIDE PRODUCE MARKET
The North Sydney Bushcare team are giving away FREE native seedlings at the market until they run out! Civic Park, 200 Miller Street, North Sydney, 8am-12pm.
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PETER KINGSTON 'SACRED HOUSE' EXHIBITION
See the latest works from acclaimed Lavender Bay artist Peter Kingston at the Australian Galleries in Paddington. Inspired by the Opera House, you'll see a stunning range of works in a variety of mediums that will make you appreciate Sydney Harbour in a whole new way. Head to australiangalleries.com.au for more details.
KIRRIBILLI ART, DESIGN AND FASHION MARKETS
This vibrant market is packed with stylish stalls and artisan-made products. From 8.30am-3pm, Burton Street Tunnel, Milsons Point.
17
SWING DANCE NIGHT
Put on your dancing shoes, catch jitterbug fever and get ready to swing the night away from 7-9pm at the North Sydney Community Centre. Tickets cost $15 and can be booked at northsydneycentre.com.au
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SOWETO GOSPEL
CHOIR Hop on the ferry and head to Sydney Opera House to see the choir's first ever performance in Australia. It's sure to be sensational. Head to sydneyoperahouse.com for more info and to book tickets.
SESSIONS STUDIO YOGA
Zen out after a busy day with yoga in the Mindful Space. Every Monday and Wednesday, 6-7pm, Sessions Studio, Union Street, McMahons Point. Booking essential.
Catch our drift
From chilling out at lunch with a free hot chocolate to playing with the kids - there’s something for everyone.
LGreenwood Plaza Rooftop Gardens has something extra special planned this winter....
ooking for a brrr-illiant way to spend your lunch break or a completely cool place to take the kids this winter? Greenwood Plaza have got you covered with their annual Snow Festival! Taking place from 1-5 July, Greenwood Plaza Rooftop Gardens will be transformed into a frozen wonderland with the arrival of 50 tonnes of real snow. Here’s a taste of what you can expect...
Free hot chocolate!
Sweeten up your day with a free hot chocolate. You’ll be able to enjoy a warming hug in a mug while you kick back and enjoy the urban snowscape.
Snow-tally cool Kids and adults alike will love getting to grips with
the real snow drifts positioned around the Rooftop Gardens. Make sure you grab a selfie with the giant snow man! Tunes to chill to Chill out at the free events taking place over the course of the week. There’s live music sessions out in the open-air and a whole host of other fun activities to get involved in. Great giveaways
As well as music and activities, there are some amazing exclusive Snow Festival giveaways to look out for! Will you be lucky? Don’t get frozen out! There’s so many fun things to do during the Snow Festival. Make sure you don’t miss a thing by logging on to greenwoodplaza.com.au for a full and up-to-date line-up l
See Greenwood Plaza Rooftop Gardens transform into an urban snowscape!
Giuseppe’s Tagliatelle with Meatballs
SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
250g beef mince
250g veal mince
250g pork mince
1 free-range egg
50g grated parmigiano regiano with extra to serve
50g grated pecorino
1 Pane Di Casa bread roll
Small bunch of parsley, finely chopped 1/2 cup milk
1kg can Mutti peeled tomatoes
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt
Cracked pepper
2 packets Delverde tagliatelle
Basil leaves for garnish
METHOD
• Cube the Pane Di Casa bread roll and soak in the milk for 15 minutes.
• Chop garlic and fry in olive oil in a saucepan.
• In a blender, blend tomatoes until smooth and add to saucepan. Bring to a simmer without lid.
• Drain milk from bread and squeeze excess liquid from bread with hands.
• Bring minces, bread, egg, cheese and parsley into a bowl with a pinch of salt and cracked pepper.
• Mix thoroughly with hands until moist.
• Roll meatballs to your desired size.
• Add meatballs to simmering sauce and slow cook for 1 hour.
• In a separate saucepan bring water to the boil. Cook tagliatelle as per time on packet.
• Drain pasta once cooked.
• Remove meatballs from sauce. Mix pasta well in remaining sauce, adding a generous handful of parmigiano cheese.
• Plate tagliatelle and finish with placement of meatballs on top of pasta or on side of dish.
• Garnish with basil. Buon appetito!
Made
“EVERY DAY I WAKE UP WITH THE SAME PASSION FOR WHAT I DO” Giuseppe and Bianca in their Waverton store
with l’amore
northsider meets the Waverton butcher serving a slice of la dolce vita to the lower north shore
It’s time to say arrivederci to boring Sunday roasts and sub-standard snags.
With beloved Italian butcher Giuseppe Tirinato setting up shop on Bay Road, there’s no excuse to settle for anything less than the delizioso best.
Descended from three generations of butchers, Giuseppe’s work is a family affair.
“I started making meatballs when I was 12,” Giuseppe, 37, remembers. “I used to sit on a little stool and watch my mamma and my nonna. Mamma would teach me to make them for fun.”
“She was unbelievable – the things she could create with meat, with fresh herbs, cheeses….were incredible.”
Originally from Badolato, a town of around 3,000 residents in Calabria, south west Italy, Giuseppe came to Australia five years ago. He met his now wife Bianca and the pair opened Giuseppe’s Gourmet Meats in May 2018.
La famiglia
Bianca and Giuseppe with their daughter Cate and Giuseppe’s famous Calabrian salamis.
“We knew straight away this was the place as soon as we drove past,” Bianca remembers of their trip to Waverton. “Giuseppe just immediately said “I love it.”
The feeling from locals has been mutual.
“We’d just exchanged contracts when people started coming over to say hello,” Bianca says. “They brought bottles of wine and offered to help. It was so lovely.”
When the couple went to Italy for a month in January this year, they returned to see the window covered in messages from locals, begging for them to hurry home.
“It was unbelievable!” Bianca remembers. “People often pop in a few times a day for a chat, they’ll sometimes bring a beer or have a coffee, it’s like a family.”
These days, Giuseppe sells around 500 of his famous meatballs every week. He cooks up a porchetta roast with crispy crackling especially for Saturdays - it’s usually sold out
Giuseppe’s gourmet deli counter
by 10.30am. Involtinis stuffed with goodies such as gorgonzola, rocket and semi-dried tomatoes and housemade salami and sausages are specialities. “Our salami hangs for two or three months,” Giuseppe explains. “It’s a flavour explosion!” Even his vegetarian lasagne flies off the shelf.
“I still love this job as if it was day one,” Giuseppe grins. “Every day I wake up with the same passion for what I do.” And for that we say grazie mille Giuseppe! l
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northsider’s gardening guru and resident Vegie Cowboy, Jordan Sly, the ‘Head Tickler’ at Wormticklers nursery, shares his top tips for a blooming brilliant winter…
Backyards and balconies don’t have to go into hibernation just because the temperature’s dropped. There are so many goodies you can grow and enjoy over the winter months…
Constant gardener
For colour and foliage, there’s plenty of leafy greens and flowers cracking on in winter including camomile, poppies and marigolds. Keep up with your soft greens, like rocket and chard. Replace what you use with seedlings. This is staged planting and ensures you get a constant supply coming through. Perfect for hearty soups and crisp salads. Plate up!
Use colour from the garden to help brighten your plate. Edible flowers are great. Try a sprinkle of nasturtium flowers in your salads or a sprig of camomile in hot water for tea. Go for the chop
Herbs and flowers need to be trimmed and used to keep them happy. This lets sun in to encourage new growth so make sure you’re pruning and deheading frequently.
Soil TLC
A covering of good quality organic mulch will help your soil retain moisture. Use a slow release feed such as an organic pellet and a seaweed solution around once a month.
Stay dry
From patch
to plate
Sprinkle some fresh thyme and a drizzle of honey over carrots before roasting them to serve with your Sunday lunch. Yes!
Hardy roasting herbs like rosemary don’t like wet feet in winter! Cut back your watering to every couple of weeks. Winter herbs
Chervil, dill, coriander and chives are all great over winter. If you’re missing any herbs in your patch, get on it! Visit us at the Northside Produce Market every first and third Saturday of the month - we’ll get your plants sorted out. Until next time, tickle on!
Jordan wormticklers.com
Do you have a gardening question for Jordan? Email hello@northsider.com.au and the answer could appear in the next issue of northsider.
Visit the Wormticklers stall at the Northside Produce Market on Saturday 15 June, 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.
Oh honey!
Howbackyard
The Commodore Hotel on Blues Point Road is always a hive of activity – but it’s not just the bar that’s swarming. The 150-year-old pub is also home to 5000 busy European honeybees who live in a hive out the back.
The insects arrived 18 months ago when Head Chef Greg Bookallil decided to create a vegie garden at the Commie.
“Being a chef, I wanted to keep in touch with nature and the seasons,” Greg tells northsider. “And I decided to take the vegie garden to the next level and get bees too.”
“I’d never kept them before but I’ve always loved honey,” he continues. “I grew up eating it everyday – on toast, on my Weetbix, ice cream…I’d have it on anything! I’d always wanted to give beekeeping a go.”
“THE TASTE IS UNIQUE TO THE AREA THANKS TO THE FRANGIPANI TREE NEXT DOOR, WENDY WHITELEY’S GARDEN AND LAVENDER BAY”
Greg did lots of research - reading books, watching videos and talking to friends – and checked with neighbours before welcoming the hive’s first 1500 bees.
“Keeping bees is a big job,” he says. “But everyone helps with the hive. The kitchen team are right behind it.”
As well as honey, which is sold at the pub and used in recipes at the bistro, Greg’s hive delivers two big wedges of honeycomb, which is used to top gelato.
“We produce a brilliant, light and flavoursome honey and get around 45 jars every six months,” Greg says. “The taste is unique to the area thanks to the frangipani next door and our proximity to Wendy Whiteley’s Garden and Lavender Bay.”
With bee populations declining by up to a
third in some parts of the world, urban beekeeping is becoming a popular hobby in North Sydney neighbourhoods. The Northern Beaches Amateur Beekeeping Association and the North Shore Beekeepers Association both welcome residents from the area to join and The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability in Waverton and North Sydney Community Centre both run courses for beekeeping beginners. Keep an eye on their websites for information and the dates of any upcoming sessions.
And for those considering an at-home beehive? “Just go for it!” Greg encourages. “It’s such a rewarding thing to do and not just for the delicious honey and honeycomb. Beekeeping is lots of fun.” l
So sweet!
FOR BEE-GINNERS
Bees hibernate so winter’s a great time to research so you’re ready for spring. Julie Leal, Vice President of the Northern Beaches Amateur Beekeeping Association, shares her top tips.
➜ Put an empty hive out first and talk to your neighbours to answer any questions they might have.
➜ Join an amateur club for advice and support while you’re starting out and throughout your beekeeping experience.
➜ Get a mentor with experience keeping bees to ask questions – no matter how silly!
➜ Visit your local library for as much information as you can get. Read books and watch films about beekeeping.
➜ If you aren’t able to have a hive yourself, find out if there’s a community garden or a piece of public ground that could house one.
➜ Check with the council – find out what the rules with regards to things like how many hives you’re allowed.
The whole kitchen team gets involved in the vegie garden
The hive at the Commodore, left, is home to 5000 busy European honeybees.
THE THAT CHANGED MY LIFE! chicken sandwich
How a Northpoint store is shaking up the way North Sydney does lunch
The pre-packaged sandwich has long been iconic in Australia. Iconically bad that is. So when corporate lawyer Eric Saad ducked into a Pret a Manger sandwich shop in London, he wasn’t expecting the experience to be life-changing.
“I thought it was a jazzed up convenience store where I could quickly grab something to eat,” Eric remembers.
Selecting a chicken BLT straight from the shelf, Eric tucked in. And he was shocked.
“The flavour was incredible, it was fresh, healthy and affordable,” Eric says. “I thought wow! I was in awe.”
While in the UK, Eric visited lots of different sandwich stores and became a pre-packaged lunch fan. He started to wonder if he could change the food’s reputation back home.
Heading back to Australia in 2016, Eric knew it was now or never. His vision for his Real Peas store was to sell healthy prepacked ‘grab and go’ items, from sandwiches to wraps, salads, soups, snack pots and more. These would all be prepared fresh on-site every day with the majority of ingredients
Eric believes fresh is best when it comes to lunch.
sourced from local Australian farmers. If your favourite was sold out, the happy-to-help team would whip a fresh one up for you. And any food not sold that day would be donated to OzHarvest.
But the stigma of the pre-packaged servo sanga was one that stuck. Would people really buy into Eric’s idea?
“I still get goosebumps about the first day we opened Real Peas,” he says. “There hadn’t been anyone through the door by 11am. My stomach was churning and I was thinking ‘what have I done!”
“But 45 minutes later you couldn’t move for customers. There was a line down the street. It was so surreal.”
Following Real Peas success in the CBD, North Sydney was next on the list.
“The area has got a great vibe,” Eric says. With business booming, more stores are being served up in 2019 and an e-commerce platform is planned.
“We’re always trying new things,” Eric says. “Our standards are really high. There’s no excuse not to have the best produce or customer service. A great sandwich can really make your day - I know that better than anyone!” l
“I STILL GET GOOSEBUMPS WHEN I THINK ABOUT THAT DAY”
THE ROOF Up on
Go green at North Sydney’s first rooftop garden bar and restaurant
Aburst of green neon above the point of Northpoint beckons you to discover the Green Moustache, a foliage filled oasis perched in the tree tops of the North Sydney CBD.
Tropical toucan covered lifts whisk you into the venue, where you’ll find tables surrounded by floor to ceiling windows and a terrace that opens to the sky and the growing skyscrapers.
Former Chin Chin chef Pete Fitzsimmons is in charge of the kitchen and is serving up a menu that’s inspired by the seasons.
“We wanted to create a menu which is ‘non-fuss’ in its design but incredibly flavourful,” Pete tells northsider. “You can expect simple, seasonal dishes executed perfectly. Australian cuisine with an influence from the old world and the orient.”
“OUR DESSERTS ARE SOME OF MY FAVOURITE DISHES ON THE MENU FOR THEIR CREATIVITY”
Signature dishes include zingy chilli salt school prawns served with sriracha aioli, a blue swimmer crab pasta with chilli, gremolata and parmesan and a 350g grain-fed Black Angus Rib Eye served on-the-bone with a selection of condiments and a crisp watercress salad.
“Our desserts are some of my favourite dishes on the menu for their creativity,” Pete continues. They include a dairy-free coconut and lime panna cotta made with coconut cream and a fig carpaccio with finger lime ricotta, honey pistachio crumb and pedro ximenez glaze.
The wine list champions local producers as well as offering a range of old world options and there’s some experimental tipples to choose from that reflect the botanical vibe of the venue.
Open everyday except Sunday, you can settle in for breakfast, lunch or dinner on weekdays with drinks and nibbles in-between. On Saturdays, there’s a two-hour bottomless rosé lunch from 12pm, followed by the dinner service. With live music planned, the venue is set to shake up North Sydney’s reputation of being a bit, well, quiet, after 6pm and on weekends. The only way is up for the Green Moustache. l
The terrace
Signature drink
“The Roku Garden was the first cocktail I created to reflect how the venue looks and how the menu tastes,” bar manager, Aby Dedej, says. “It’s an infusion of Australian and Asian flavours with a focus on flora and fauna.”
Roku Garden - Roku gin, Massenez Violet, lemon, ginger syrup
Chef’s choice – winter ingredients: “I’m looking forward to using heirloom veggies for their colour and forest mushrooms for their earthiness. They’re perfect alongside our meats.” Pete Fitzsimmons, Head Chef
350g Black Angus Rib Eye
Chili Salt School Prawns
Viva
ITALIA!
Discover the Italian styles of Australian wine that are perfect for winter
Two towns I lived in growing up had cafés run by Italians. They added Italian dishes to the menu and introduced my parents to wines they were making in their backyards. But it wasn’t until a long time later that the styles and unique grape varieties of Italian wines started to make a mainstream impact.
The Lloyd Family’s Coriole winery in McLaren Vale has been the standout early adopter and ongoing champion of Italian wine traditions in Australia. Their first plantings in the 1960s were, not surprisingly, Shiraz. In the 1980s they developed an Italian Chianti icon, Sangiovese, and added
Barbera, Montepulciano, Negro Amaro, a blend of the three varieties with Sangiovese called Montimaro and a Nero d’Avola. At the 2018 Australian Alternative Varieities Wine Show, Coriole’s 2018 Nero d’Avola won Best Red Wine, confirming them as a standout producer of Italian varieties.
More recently, the Riverina-based Calabria family went back to its Italian roots with their Calabria Private Bin range. It includes Prosecco, Vermentino, Montepulciano, Nero d’Avola and a rare, for Australia, Aglianico, which is a standout for both style and value.
Cheers! l
The History
2017 Coriole
McLaren Vale
Sangiovese, $31.99
An elegant varietal statement with a dedicated Aussie touch. Fruit powered aroma, with hints of blueberries, cherries and subtle oak. A fine structure delivers fruit across the palate, with a lingering finish. Goes well with antipasto, or beef ragu.
Chambers Cellars
A Newer Frontier
2016 Calabria
Family Wines
Private Bin
Aglianico, $15.99
A distinctive cherry and berry aroma and a carefully constructed palate delivers balanced, lingering savoury fruit flavours with a richness beyond Pinot. Suits chicken or pork pasta dishes.
Chambers Cellars
Something Different, From Italy
2017 Luccarelli
Puglia Primitivo, $19.00
Primitivo takes drinkers to a less familiar horizon. Rich, spicy plum aromas and flavours delivered in a bright and fresh package that goes well with rich, meaty pastas and with pizzas. Le Pont Wine Store
Local wine guru Denis Gastin has contributed to The Australian, Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia, and The Oxford Companion to Wine, and has been a wine columnist for a number of magazines. He’s lived in the area for 30 years.
GO
Footy season is in full swing and what better way of supporting your favourite team than wearing their colours? This fun beanie pattern is perfect for kids on match day at the oval, with or without the pom-pom. Go the red and blacks!
SUPPLIES AND TOOLS
• 1 ball Acrylic
Knitting yarn
100gms Colour Black
8 Ply
• 1 ball Acrylic
Knitting yarn
100gms Colour Red
8 Ply
• Size 5mm knitting needles
• Size 6mm knitting needles
GAUGE
16 sts and 20 rows = 10cm square with larger needles in stocking st.
PHOTO: ANGELA JOSEPH
KNITTING SPECIAL
TEAM!
DIRECTIONS:
With size 5mm needles cast on 78 sts. in Black 8ply Yarn
1st Row: (RS) K1 *K2.P2. Rep from * to last st. K1. 2nd Row: P1.*K2. P2. Rep from * to last st. P1. Rep last 2 rows (K2. P2.) ribbing until worked 12 rows ending on a 2nd Row. (approx. 5cm)
Change to larger 6mm needles and using Red 8Ply Yarn. Proceed in stocking st for 4rows.
Change to Black Yarn and knit in stocking st for 4rows. Continue alternating colours each 4 rows until 24rows altogether or 6 stripes from ribbing (approx.16cm) ending with a purl row.
Shape Crown:
Continue with alt. colours in 4 row pattern while shaping.
1st Row: (RS) K1. *K2tog. K15.ssk. Rep from * to last st. K1. (70sts)
2nd and alt. rows Purl.
3rd Row: K1. *K2tog. K13. ssk. Rep from * to last st. K1. (62sts)
5th Row: K1. *K2tog. K11. ssk. Rep from * to last st. K1. (54sts)
7th Row: K1. *K2tog. K9. ssk. Rep from * to last st. K1. (46sts)
9th Row: K1. *K2tog. K7. ssk. Rep from * to last st. K1. (38sts)
11th Row: K1 *K2tog. K5. ssk. Rep from * to last st. K1. (30sts)
13th Row: K1.*K2tog. K3. ssk. Rep from * to last st. K1. (22sts)
15th Row: K1. *K2tog. K1. ssk. Rep from * to last st. K1. (14sts)
16th Row: Purl.
Break yarn leaving a long end. Thread end through rem 14sts. Draw up and fasten securely. Sew back seam together matching stripes. Make Pom Pom using traditional cardboard slit circle method and attach to top.
Pattern can be made bigger or smaller by adjusting needle size and by adding or reducing cast on stitches by 4sts either way. Add or reduce K.sts by 1 stitch either way in between (K2tog and ssk) in shaping rows. Main body of beanie can be adjusted longer or shorter.
ABBREVIATIONS
alt = alternate(ing)
approx = approximate(ly)
K = Knit
P = Purl
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
RS = right side.
sts = Stitch(es)
ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together
Rep =Repeat.
WIN! Dinner for two
at The Botanist Kirribilli!
We’ve got a voucher worth $100 up for grabs for one lucky reader to spend at The Botanist Kirribilli! You’ll enjoy dishes from the seasonal menu at what’s fast become one of the finest venues in the area. Head to thebotanist.com.au to take a look at what’s cooking this winter!
HOW DO I ENTER?
Head to your favourite spot in the local area and take a photo.
➜ Upload your picture to Instagram.
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➜ Email your photo to hello@northsider.com.au
➜ Include your name, address and phone number in the message.
➜ Write Botanist Competition in the subject line of your email. The lucky winner will be announced on 2 September 2019. Good luck!
PUZZLES with Quizmaster Clay
The Village Quiz
1. The word ‘Eternity’ was illuminated on the Harbour Bridge for the millenium celebrations. Who was ‘Mr. Eternity’?
2. Carradah Park sits on which bay?
3 What colourful type of parrot is frequently seen (and heard!) around North Sydney?
4. Which Kirribilli street name is Italian for ‘pretty face’?
5. The NSW flag is on the East or West side of the Harbour Bridge?
6. What 2001 movie did North Sydney Girls High alumnae Catherine Martin and Nicole Kidman work together on?
7. Who achieved the highest score for Australia in Women’s Test Cricket at North Sydney oval in November 2017?
8. What is the name of the road that runs across the Harbour Bridge?
9. On average what are North Sydney’s three wettest months?
10. North Sydney Boys High alumnus Greedy Smith was a member of which Australian rock band?
LOCAL FOCUS
IT ON Passing
It was a wardrobe clear-out that got Olga Puga and Chris Vagg thinking.
“Chris had so many things he didn’t wear,” stylist Olga says. “And a lot of the items were almost new.”
After taking a few pieces of clothing to the local charity bin, the pair decided to look into just where the items were going.
“I realised the best clothes are often kept and sold in charity shops,” Chris explains. “A lot of the rest often go to be sold overseas or cut into rags. I just thought there might be something we could do that would benefit people in need right now.”
Chris and Olga decided they could take these second-hand clothes directly to the streets of Sydney. And that if Chris’s wardrobe was anything to go by, there would be plenty of other people with similar items who’d love to help. Together, they formed the social enterprise Pass It On Clothing & Co in 2017.
The Pass It On Clothing & Co clothes racks in Martin Place
How
a Lavender Bay couple is giving dignity to Sydney’s homeless one piece of clothing at a time
“Our aim was to put unwanted clothes, shoes and accessories directly into the hands of those people who need them the most,” Chris explains.
In the first month of taking their clothes racks to Martin Place, they passed on 633 items. Since then, Chris and Olga have provided 55,000 items of men’s and women’s clothing to Sydney’s homeless community.
“A lot of people are just one bad bill away from living in the car, just one step away from homelessness,” Chris says. “And as the cost of living goes up, buying a new shirt goes further and further down the list.”
“Just because someone has fallen on hard times, doesn’t mean they’re different from you or I. Homeless doesn’t mean helpless.”
“One lady cried recently,” Chris recalls. “She told me she hadn’t had anything new to wear in ten years. I’m so proud we were able to do that for her.”
Pass It On Clothing & Co currently collaborates with corporates for clothing items with businesses subscribing to have a clothing bin. Chris and Olga then collect, sort and distribute the items. There’s a good quality policy and socks and undies must be new. With temperatures dropping, the need for warm clothes is only rising.
“You don’t have to give $1 million,” Chris concludes. “A jumper or a pair of socks can truly make such an impact to someone in need.” l
Chris and Olga in Martin Place
“JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE HAS FALLEN ON HARD TIMES, DOESN’T MEAN THEY’RE DIFFERENT FROM YOU OR I”
A community of kindness
The team set up wardrobe stations at four locations in Sydney where homeless people and those doing it tough can come and select items for themselves and have a chat. “We want it to be the best hour of their day,” Chris says.
Local’s last word.
Zach Hill, Community Manager, WeWork at 50 Miller St, North Sydney
My favourite place for coffee is... Good Bean for a large skim latte with one.
For a casual drink after work… I stick around for happy hour at WeWork. It’s a social moment to catch up with colleagues or meet someone new and celebrate the week’s wins.
For a fancy client evening out I’d point people to… The Botanist in Kirribilli. It’s great for a meal and has a really cosy vibe.
My favourite secret spot is our wellness room right here at 50 Miller St. The pastel-toned wallpaper mimicks a sunset, providing a calming space to pause throughout the busy work day.
When I’m winding down I... sign up for a yoga class with WeWork members Lululemon or go for a stroll down to the harbour.
Best spot for celebrating new business… The Green Moustache’s rooftop garden bar brings the outdoors in and the food is delicious. The pumpkin and coconut curry is my pick!
When it gets to lunchtime
I... jump into a Lunch and Learn where I’ll hear from a member on anything from AI to blockchain to social
media marketing with a sandwich on the side.
My fave place for brekkie is… Bar Bellacino - I love their bacon and egg wraps.
Most surprising thing about North Sydney is the incredible sense of local community, just a hop, skip and a jump away from the CBD!
The thing I love most about where I work is… being part of a missiondriven organisation that connects over 400,000 people around the world. Pretty inspiring stuff! l
The three words I use to describe this area are… social, neighbourly, up-and-coming
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