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Our mission is to be more than just a café – we want to be ArtaHouse Gallery is a new artists’ collective with 12 Award-winning local artists showcasing place where a diverse rangefeels of artworks and mediums. Art House Gallery offers a great range of unique everyone and affordable art. welcome and included Nicole Barros • Diana Casey • Margaret Greenway • Wendy Hall
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Sandra Karick • Billy Nye • Roslyn Otto • Jacqui Simpson • Amanda Steadman Bev Wormersley • Gabrielle Young • John Young .
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f you threw the 1950s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s into a blender with a hefty dose of community spirit and served it up with a side of cracking good food and drinks, the result would be Seaford’s most memorable eatery, Café La Wheels.
café – we want to be a place where everyone feels welcome and included. We provide employment opportunities for people living with disabilities, create a friendly space for people to connect, and give back to the community that supports us.”
The interior is retro magic; decades of pop culture colliding in an explosion of chrome and vinyl that leaves a lasting impression. It’s a full-scale assault on your senses in the best and most bonkers way possible. But Café La Wheels has substance to match its Instagramworthy interiors.
Ross didn’t throw a dart at a map to choose Seaford. “Seaford has a strong sense of community and a welcoming, relaxed coastal feel,” he says. “I wanted Café La Wheels to be in a place where people know each other, support local businesses, and value friendly service.”
Ross Petersen is the mastermind behind this time-travelling eatery, with plans beyond filling bellies – though he does that exceptionally well too. “Our mission is to be more than just a
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With the retro concept, Ross didn’t go halfway – he went full throttle down the vintage highway and never looked back. It’s like someone gave a pop culture devotee an unlimited budget and zero supervision – and somehow it all works brilliantly. continued page 34 ...