Inside Portside February 2016

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A CHOCOLATE LOVE STORY P10

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THE PLACE TO DINE, SHOP AND LIVE

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WHAT’S ON

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DINING

YOUR GUIDE TO PORTSIDE WHARF

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While New Year’s resolutions are being thrown by the wayside and summer draws to a close, it’s easy to think the party is over... then along comes February filled with Valentine’s Day festivities! Yes, it’s the month of love at Portside Wharf and we have all you need to make this February 14 (put it in your diaries gentlemen) your best ever.

Stores across the precinct have you covered for all the essentials - flowers, chocolates, cards and gifts - while

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LIVING

the restaurants are going all out with indulgent menus full of rich flavours and mouth-watering desserts. If a romantic night with dinner and a movie is what you are chasing then you’re also in luck. Dendy is buzzing this Oscars season with some of the year’s most anticipated films now showing.

For gift ideas, date night inspiration and some awesome giveaways, read on as we take you inside Portside.

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ATALANTA OPENS ITS DOORS One of the most anticipated bar and restaurants to open in Brisbane, Atalanta Bar and Greek, has opened its doors at Portside Wharf. Located across from the IGA, Atalanta Bar and Greek is brought to you

by Simon Bou-Samra of Bou’s For Men right here at Portside Wharf, and Harun Gencerler of Next Door Kitchen and Bar, South Side Diner and Ahmet’s Turkish Restaurant.

With over 30 years’ experience, Atalanta’s Chef de Cuisine, Dean Brewer, has worked all over the world and was the private chef for a number of high profile Australian businessmen and multibillionaires for over five years. Dean has worked at some of the country’s leading establishments and catered for high profile diners such as the Royal Family and a former US President.

ATALANTA’S ‘WIN A TRIP TO SANTORINI’ COMPETITION CLOSES AT THE END OF FEBRUARY. BY SIMPLY HEADING TO WWW.ATALANTA.COM.AU AND SELECTING ‘TAKE ME TO SANTORINI’ YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN FLIGHTS AND FIVE NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION ON GREECE’S MOST POPULAR ISLAND FOR TWO PEOPLE! GET YOUR ENTRY IN BEFORE THE END OF THE MONTH TO BE IN THE RUNNING.

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CHEESE PLEASER POP UP

More than 65kg of cheese was devoured by almost 1,000 revellers at The Portside Wharf Cheese Pleaser Pop-Up last month. Cheese lovers, wine connoisseurs and families were among the visitors to the pop-up event that celebrated Australian producers of artisan cheese, wine and craft beer to the sounds of local artists paying homage to Aussie music legends. Thank you to all who came!

Valentine’s Day Treat the one you love to a gorgeous stay-cation right here at Portside Wharf. This month you have the chance to win an overnight stay at LINK Portside Apartments, with a romantic dinner for two at Gusto da Gianni plus a movie at Dendy Cinemas. To be in the running, jump onto Portside Wharf’s Facebook page, find the competition post and simply tag who you would take with you this Valentine’s Day, with one word that best describes them. The winner will be notified on Thursday 11 February 2016.

Spend Valentine's Day with Dendy with

two tickets for $20 this February 14

COMING IN

FEBRUARY STEVE JOBS FEBRUARY 4

TRUMBO FEBRUARY 18

ZOOLANDER 2 FEBRUARY 11

HOW TO BE SINGLE FEBRUARY 18

DEADPOOL FEBRUARY 11

HAIL, CAESAR FEBRUARY 25

BROOKLYN FEBRUARY 11

THE LADY IN THE VAN FEBRUARY 24

Lovers of food and films are sure to flock to Portside Wharf to indulge in the tradition of ‘dinner and a movie’ with the launch of the ‘Dine with Dendy’ program. Restaurants and cafés across the precinct have teamed-up with Dendy Cinema to bring residents and visitors a host of crowd-pleasing deals that will become the go-to for date nights, ladies lunches and family catch-ups.

FEATURED DEAL: For a casual bite for lunch or dinner, you can tuckinto a burrito and tap beer or cider at The Burrito Bar before catching the latest flick for $24.95. Just mention Dine with Dendy on arrival.

Based on the memoir and stage play by Alan Bennet, The Lady in the Van stars Academy Award winner Maggie Smith. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, the film follows the unexpected friendship between Alan Bennet and a woman of uncertain origins, who “temporarily” parks her van in his London driveway and proceeds to live there for the next 15 years. Enjoy a complimentary morning tea at the 10.30am screening or a complimentary beverage on arrival at the 6.30pm screening.

For further details visit: www.dendy.com.au

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MAKE A DAY OF IT

With Valentine’s Day falling on a Sunday why not make a full day of it with your lover, your friends or yourself! Restaurants and cafés across the precinct have you covered for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If robust, full bodied Colombian coffee is up your alley, branch out for brunch at TREE CYCLE COFFEE. You can also get your daily coffee hit at DEER SIR while munching on one of

the delicious sweet or savoury treats. ATALANTA BAR & GREEK has delicious Greek inspired fare which you can devour in the morning, afternoon or evening and if you want something a little sweet without blowing your diet, grab a Cocowhip from superfood café PINEAPPLE EXPRESS and enjoy during a stroll along the river.

BELVEDERE BAR & GRILL

Treat your sweet for just $99 per person and enjoy a sumptuous three course meal this Valentine’s Day at Belvedere Bar & Grill. Get your evening started with fresh artisan bread followed by a choice of oysters, prawns, roasted pork belly or beef carpaccio for entrée. You then have a choice of pan fried barramundi, beef fillet or chicken breast with lobster mousse for mains. If you can manage to leave some room for dessert you will finish off with a decadent share plate with chocolate semi freddo, chocolate tart, vanilla cream, fresh berries and vanilla ice cream. The best news is that if you cannot celebrate with your lover on Sunday night, February 14, you can enjoy the special menu a day earlier with the Valentine’s Day menu on offer, as well as the full a la carte menu, on Saturday, February 13.

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at Cruisers

Cruisers Café Bar & Grill has a great free loyalty program and one of the perks of being a member is that you get 10% off your bill Monday to Friday.

Visit Cruisers’ website, sign up to become a VIP member before Valentine’s Day and enjoy a romantic night out for a fraction of the price.

The savings continue on Friday afternoons at Cruisers where you can sip away on champagne as you indulge in fresh oysters for just $2 each, served with a delicious gluten-free dressing. A perfect way to end the week.

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Ok all you Cassanovas, it’s time to woo your lady with Gusto da Gianni’s seductive Valentine’s Day menu. What’s more romantic than dining out with your love, enjoying Brisbane River views, a glass of vino and an authentic Italian meal?

Reserve your spot at Gusto da Gianni and indulge in a three course meal for just $99 per person. Nibble on a mini panini filled with brie cheese as you peruse the menu. You have the choice of Coffin Bay Oysters, Wagyu Beef Bresaola and Ticolore Salad with Buffalo Mozzarella for entrée.

The main course selections are deliciously decadent with a choice of marinated loin of lamb, lobster served with homemade ravioli pasta filled with Moreton Bay Bugs in a creamy brandy bisque, or cannelloni filled with ricotta and spinach in a burnt parmesan and sage butter sauce.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with the perfectly light, yet deliciously marinated wild peaches with white chocolate gelato for dessert. Finish your romantic date by being lulled into a heavenly food coma.

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BYBLOS If Mediterranean cuisine, lavish hospitality, luxurious surroundings and a world-class drinks list tickles your fancy this Valentine’s Day, make sure you reserve your table at Byblos. A three-course banquet menu is available, with a cocktail on arrival for $85pp. The special is available for lunch and for those looking for an early dinner you have the option of a 5.30pm to 7.30pm seating. The later seating for all the love birds wanting to make a night of it kicks off from 7.45pm.

SONO Boasting the freshest seafood, one of the best views and most luxurious settings at Portside Wharf, Sono Japanese Restaurant is the perfect place to take that special someone on Valentine’s Day. Choose from the à la carte menu, be entertained by the Teppan tricksters at the Teppanyaki tables or go all-out with a private tatami room for some serious oneon-one time. Open for lunch and dinner, the evening sitting has set dining times and fivecourse set menus at $125pp.

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FROM GROOMING KITS AT BOU’S FOR MEN BARBER AND HAIR MAKEOVERS AT TIGERLAMB; TO PEDICURES AT KC NAILS AND FASHION AND ACCESSORIES AT COSTA MODA, THERE IS LITERALLY SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT PORTSIDE WHARF.

HERE ARE A FEW GIFT IDEAS TO HELP GET YOU STARTED...

GIFTS FOR THE

FASHION-FORWARD GENTLEMAN

If you are looking for the perfect gift for the man that has everything this Valentine’s Day, check out Urbbana’s latest collection of fashion-forward accessories. Urbbana stocks an extensive range of silk bowties, which are handmade in Brisbane, along with quality handmade leather belts and wallets which will always be well received.

And gentlemen, if you’re wanting to really impress this Valentine’s Day, make sure you pick yourself up a high fashion, high

quality pair of leather shoes from the latest Urbbana collection.

Handmade in Portugal using the finest calfskin, the new collection features plenty of colours including brown, whisky brown, black, olive green, indigo and blue.

Grab yourself a classic pair of Brooklyn tan leather brogues, statement croc-embossed dress shoes or some seriously stylish Fitzroy ankle boots to complete your suave look.

ADORNE YOURSELF AT

Change the way you look and feel with vibrant fashion accessories from Adorne. Lieve Boutique stocks a range of stunning items from the popular brand which is known for its high quality, unique pieces inspired by international catwalks and the latest global trends. With an affordable and extensive range you can find the perfect statement pieces or classic everyday items to jazz up an outfit. If it’s a Valentine’s Day gift you are after, the ‘Heart and Hinged’ clip metal ball necklace is ideal.

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TREAT YOUR LOVED ONE WITH A TREATMENT Ella Baché Hamilton at Portside is making it easy to spoil your Valentine with a special Valentine’s Package. This great pamper package is designed to revive dehydrated skin and relax muscle tension which will make the lucky recipient feel brand new.

The Extreme Hydration Facial Treatment, 30 minute Relaxation Massage, and Ella Baché Signature Foot Treatment are available for just $109 each. Indulge yourself or buy it as a gift.

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GIFTS FOR

EVERY TASTE Floaty, colourful, cool and comfortable - Ruby Yaya Kaftans are perfect for a special dinner on a balmy night or a champagne brunch with the girls. The range features vibrant colours, vivid prints and hand embroidery and you can pick up one of these stunning kaftans in store at Co Design for $169.

Co Design also has an extensive range of fashion accessories, jewellery and homewares so if you are shopping for the perfect gift for the girl that is impossible to buy for, you are sure to find something on the shelves.

What girl doesn’t love a little bit of bling? Marissa Kate Designs heart earrings featuring Swarovski Crystal elements are crafted with rhodium enhanced sterling silver and are a real show-stopper.

If jewellery isn’t her thing, the Aquiesse Candles are also a hot favourite for Valentine’s Day with exquisite fragrances which are poured with clean and luxurious coconut and soy wax. If you are planning to cook a romantic meal at home, these will also help you to set the mood by quickly infusing your space with just the right amount of fragrance.

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Hand-arranged and artistically designed flowers and rose bouquets from a local florist will be available at IGA Portside in time for Valentine’s Day. Priced between $15 and $30, you can pick up a bunch on your way home or place an order with the friendly staff in-store.

Plus IGA is running a social media competition for a chance to win a $30 store voucher.

If you’re an Instagrammer - simply ‘follow’ IGA Portside and give them a ‘shout-out’ to go into the draw. If Facebook is your domain, ‘like’ and ‘share’ the IGA Portside Facebook page for your chance to win. One $30 voucher is drawn weekly until 29 February.

ALL YOU NEED IS Make your heart beat faster this February. Get a serious workout with high energy, fun and intense, 40 minute reformer classes, and a killer vibe at Studio Pilates. Not only great for keeping your heart healthy, regular exercise helps develop mental clarity and releases endorphins to ensure you’re feeling happy long after you have finished your workout.

Studio Pilates delivers a total body transformation, with inspiring instructors dedicated to helping you get your best body ever.

You’ll feel energised, inspired and unstoppable. New clients can get started with six classes for $60. Conditions apply.

Why not share the love this Valentine’s Day, with a gift voucher.

AND THE OSCAR GOES TO...

It’s Oscar season and there are some serious contenders showing at Dendy Cinemas throughout February.

The Reverent, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has been nominated for 12 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Lead Actor (DiCaprio) and Best Supporting Actor (Tom Hardy). Set in the 1820s, frontiersman Hugh Glass is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead deep in the unchartered American wilderness. Guided by sheer will and the love of his family he navigates a hostile environment in his quest to survive.

Spotlight, which tells the gripping true story of a team of Boston Globe reporters who launch a fearless investigation into child abuse allegations against a Catholic Church, has been nominated for six Oscars. Mark Ruffalois up for Best Supporting Actor, with co-star Rachael McAdams in the mix for Best Supporting Actress.

Cate Blanchett is a front runner in the Best Lead Actress category for her role in Carol, which has also been nominated for six Oscars. Carol is based on Patricia Highsmith’s novella The Price of Salt about the burgeoning

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Find the way to your significant other’s heart with rich, creamy chocolate this Valentine’s Day thanks to Max Brenner. Designed with tattoo-inspired prints and pulsating colours, Max Brenner’s Bursting Heart Chocolate Box explores love that is raw, authentic and real.

Filled with coconut cubes that melt away in your mouth, the Bursting Heart Chocolate Box should be given to the one you love – or just yourself.

Or, try the ‘I love you’ Favourites - the perfect way to say those three sweet words. These milk chocolate cubes are filled with Colombian espresso and hazelnut praline cream. They are just too good to share making them a tasty way to test your love.

relationship between two very different women in 1950s New York. Meanwhile, star-studded film The Big Short has been nominated for five gongs. Featuring Christian Bale, Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell and Marisa Tomei, this is a true story about the investors who made millions when they figured out how to “short” the market prior to the global financial collapse in 2008 and it’s expected to be one of the most popular films this year.

Room, Brooklyn, Steve Jobs and Trumbo also have multiple nominations and are screening this month at Dendy Cinemas.

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LIVING PORTSIDE WHARF THE PERFECT ALTERNATIVE FOR SYDNEY INVESTORS

For Sydney businesswoman and property investor Kylie Ferrington, the luxury apartment building, Pinnacle, at Brisbane’s Portside Wharf community on the river in Hamilton, represented the perfect strategic buying opportunity.

With commercial property investments in Sydney and a busy business to run, Ms Ferrington was looking to expand her investment holdings and wanted to find an alternative to the high priced Sydney property sector.

“I wanted to diversify my investment portfolio but with prices in Sydney as high as they are, I started to look at possibilities elsewhere,” she said.

“I ultimately chose Portside Wharf for a number of reasons including the development’s proximity to the Brisbane CBD and the great amenities at the doorstep including cafés, restaurants and bars.

“It also has a very upmarket feel which appealed to me.”

The Sydney Upper North Shore resident purchased a two bedroom apartment with study nook and river views on the fourth level of Pinnacle, the sixth residential stage of Portside Wharf.

Brookfield Residential Properties General Manager Lee Butterworth said Portside Wharf had attracted interstate buyers since its launch in 2004.

“Portside Wharf has always appealed to interstate purchasers, particularly from Sydney and Melbourne, who find excellent value for money in its riverside position and proximity to the CBD,” he said.

“This strong interest from buyers south of the boarder has increased in our latest stage, Pinnacle, which has sold several apartments to a mix of interstate investors, owner occupiers and first home buyers.”

Sales in Pinnacle have reached more than $110 million with remaining apartments priced from $650,000 for two bedrooms, two bathrooms and secure car parking.

Mr Butterworth said Pinnacle’s absolute riverfront position atop a lively dining, shopping and entertainment precinct was a huge drawcard for buyers.

“Pinnacle represents a rare living opportunity and interstate purchasers, in particular, are surprised to find such luxury at such an affordable price,” he said.

Pinnacle comprises 162 one, two and three bedroom apartments, two-level River Terraces and luxury penthouses with over 70 per cent of apartments boasting captivating river views.

The building also features a rooftop sanctuary for residents with an infinity-edged pool, barbeque and entertainment area and stunning views over the Brisbane River, across the city and to the northern suburbs.

Apartments in Pinnacle boast superior features and fittings with European appliances, integrated dishwasher and microwave, ducted air-conditioning, high ceilings, high quality wool carpets, floor to ceiling windows, ample storage, intercom security and secure car parking.

The building is the sixth residential stage of Portside Wharf, which is located just six kilometres from the CBD, 15 minutes from the domestic and international airports and with easy access to major roads and public transport including the CityCat.

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3 Centre Management

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4 IGA Supermarket

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5 Fresh ‘n’ Wild Fish

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6 Jett’s Fitness

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7 Urbbana Boutique

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8 Lieve Boutique

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9 Co Design/Deer Sir

(07) 3630 1903

10 Ella Baché

(07) 3868 2500

11 Costa Moda

(07) 3268 7620

12 Tracey Mathers Shoe Studio

(07) 3268 1011

13 Gabriella Frattini

(07) 3268 7460

14 Byblos

(07) 3268 2223

15 Gusto da Gianni

(07) 3868 2011

16 Belvedere Bar & Grill

(07) 3630 0411

17 Bamboo Basket

(07) 3268 3886

18 Cruising Down Under

(07) 3868 3948

19 Hamilton Smiles

(07) 3268 2116

20 KC Nails

(07) 3630 0228

21 Betong 888 Thai Restaurant

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24 Mövenpick Ice Cream

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25 The Burrito Bar

(07) 3630 1710

26 Subway

(07) 3268 7779

27 Ginga Sushi Bar

(07) 3868 1121

28 Tigerlamb

(07) 3268 1149

29 Tree Cycle Coffee Shop

(07) 3061 3319

30 Bou’s For Men

(07) 3868 2154

31 Studio Pilates

(07) 3268 3300

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32 Pineapple Express 33 Portside Property Services

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34 Atalanta Bar & Greek

(07) 3868 4449

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S ALES & INFORMATION CENTRE 39 HERCULES STREET HAMILTON PHONE (07) 3630 1666 OPEN DAILY 10AM – 4PM

LEASING & CENTRE MANAGEMENT PHONE (07) 3907 4111

PORTSIDE WHARF LOYALTY CARD You could be missing out on a whole heap of fantastic deals, grab a complimentary card from any Portside Wharf retailer and start reaping the rewards.

35 Dendy Cinemas

(07) 3137 6000

36 Sono Japanese Restaurant

(07) 3268 6655

RETAIL LEVEL 2 37 Moda Events

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APARTMENTS A Flare Apartments

D Pinnacle Apartments

B Promenade Apartments

E Link Apartments

C Loft Apartments

F Infinity Apartments

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