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Eat Your Way Through Italy at Il Gancio Restaurant in Nundah

Hungry for cheese wheel pasta, risotto or wood-fired pizza? If you have a love affair with Italian cuisine, you will not want to miss Il Gancio, the newest pizzeria and bar in Nundah.

Positioned within the highly anticipated UPSTAIRS at Toombul Shopping Centre, the exquisite restaurant is a destination in its own right, attracting locals with their chic-industrial interior. Food is crafted from the finest fresh and local produce and they have an impressive list of drinks, ranging from classic cocktails to tap beers.

With its inviting ambience, you’ll want to stick around and try a wood-fired pizza with toppings such as mushrooms, housemade sausage, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, beetroot puree, salami and provolone cheese. Or indulge in their signature scallops, served with herb butter and flying fish roe, or maybe go for their handmade pasta.

Brought by the team behind Il Verde in Bowen Hills and Il Vento in Mooloolaba, Il Gancio translates to “The Hook.” Owners Ibrahim Haddad and Dom Barakat wanted to come up with a place that will have people hooked from the moment they pass through UPSTAIRS.

Il Gancio is open seven days a week. Walk-ins are welcome but bookings are essential if you are more than 10 in the group. As for the cheese wheel pasta, they only have 10 exclusive seats so you better book your spot ahead if you want to experience it.

The cheese wheel pasta is only available at their intimate pasta bar every Wednesday at 6:00 pm. Like the trading hours of UPSTAIRS, Il Gancio opens at 11:00 am daily until late, ready to serve lunch or dinner.

Service Station and Warehouse on Toombul Road, Northgate Proposed

A development application seeking to establish a service station and warehouse on Toombul Road, Northgate has been lodged.

Located at 185 Toombul Road, Northgate, the subject site has an area of 7,994 sqm currently occupied by a large industrial building which used to be a foundry on the easter half and a large hardstand area with two smaller ancillary buildings (patternmaking shed and works office) on the western half.

The site is accessible via a single crossover to Holland Street and is located approximately 200 metres from the Northgate Train Station. Two new crossovers to Toombul Road are proposed, which will provide left in and left out movements.

Designed by 77 Architecture, the proposal seeks approval to construct a service station, including a canopy and 8 bowsers, and two-storey warehouse building. To facilitate the development, all structures and hardstand areas on-site will be demolished.

The service station will have a gross floor area of 246 sqm and will have 15 car parking spaces whilst the warehouse building will have a gross floor area of 1,655 sqm with 27 car parking spaces, along with the existing 15.

“Proposed development is of a built form, mass and setback that contribute to a high standard of amenity and complies with relevant provisions within the Industry Code relating to building height, site cover and setbacks,” the Urbicus Urban Planning report said.

Australia’s First Cinnabon Confirms Grand Opening Date in Nundah

The luring fragrance of cinnamon will be filling the Christmas air in Nundah as American bakery chain Cinnabon announces the grand opening date of its very first Australian store at Toombul Shopping Centre.

Cinnabon in Nundah will officially begin rolling out fresh batches of its popular cinnamon rolls every 30 minutes on Saturday, the 14th of Dec. 2019. News of the opening date was confirmed in Cinnabon Australia’s Facebook page.

“Life is about to get sweeter Brisbane Cinnabon lovers. We can confirm we’re rolling into Toombul Shopping Centre at Nundah on December 14.”

The first Cinnabon Australia layout will be a kiosk, based on the 3D rendering shared on the Facebook page. It will take over the site vacated by Donut King.

*Photo Credit: Cinnabon Australia/Facebook*

Bansai Group, which brought U.S. burger brand Carl’s Jr. to these shores, is behind Cinnabon Australia. The company also confirmed its plans to roll out a second store in Mt Gravatt by January and two more outlets to be located in Chermside and Mt Ommaney.

Over the next five years, Bansai Group foresees at least 50 Cinnabon outlets across the country. Cinnabon has over 1,500 other outlets globally since launching nearly 35 years ago.

Cinnabon customers trooping to the store at the Toombul Shopping Centre can expect to order its perennial favourites:

Classic Makara Cinnamon Roll, which has the finest Makara cinnamon from Sumatra and signature frosting
Chocobon, its chocolate-filled roll
Caramel Pecanbon, a twist on the classic with caramel frosting and pecan toppings

Cinnabon also serves classic coffee, warm or iced drinks, as well as blended beverages.

Hendra Police Stages Nudgee Summer Safety Expo for Families

A summer safety expo at the Nudgee Boat Ramp will be conducted by the Hendra Police on Sunday, the 17th of Nov 2019. The event will provide safety guides and tips for families who will be spending a lot of their time at the beach this summer.

Experts will be present to answer questions and concerns about water safety and keeping your home safe during the summer season. The officers of the Crime Prevention Unit and Water Police will be sharing information about:

summer preparedness
vessel safety
vehicle and personal safety

*Photo Credit: Leanne Linard MP/Facebook*

The event is made possible by MP Leanne Linard who will be present on Sunday to hand out free sausage sizzles and coffee for the guests. Also expected to be present are the members of local SES and Volunteer Marine Rescue, Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

The Nudgee Summer Safety Expo will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

What to Find at UPSTAIRS by Toombul in Its November 2019 Opening in Nundah

Nundah’s highly anticipated playground for adults will finally open its doors! On Thursday, the 14th of Nov 2019, UPSTAIRS by Toombul, Brisbane’s unique urban dining and entertainment hub, will be launching a different kind of experience to satisfy your taste buds and awaken all of your senses.

UPSTAIRS by Toombul, which will open daily from 11:00 a.m. until late, will feature 10 new restaurants serving mouth-watering eats and refreshing drinks. You’ll have plenty of options to enjoy dining at this precinct because of the variety.

Everything is going to be insta-worthy and trendy at UPSTAIRS by Toombul whether you pick a bustling and exciting eatery or a cool and relaxing spot. Here’s what Nundah locals will find on opening day.

Niku Ramen

Niku Ramen is for diners craving to slurp some hot bowls of broth, or bite into tasty stir-fried meals and freshly prepared authentic Japanese food. This restaurant is managed by the team behind Umaya in Parramatta.

*Photo Credit: UPSTAIRS Toombul/Instagram*

Little Red Dumpling

This Chinese-style restaurant at UPSTAIRS by Toombul will be its seventh store. Little Red Dumpling is famous for its handmade bao, wontons, rolls, buns and other dumplings prepared in-house daily. They also serve warm noodle soup and traditional Chinese desserts.

Dapple+Waver

Dapple+Waver is perfect for friends or groups who want to hang around and enjoy craft beer, coffee or wine. This modern and sophisticated restaurant is from the same people behind Beyond the Pale in Coorparoo.

Espresso Max

Espresso Max will be serving all-day cafe brunch staples like avocado smash and eggs benedict. This high-quality cafe is pegged to become the hive of coffee snobs in Nundah.

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq

It’s a circus, an arcade, a bar and a foodie spot and it’s the first of its kind in Queensland! Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq is the place for kids and adults to let loose. The amusement park/restaurant is the main star of the revitalised Toombul shopping centre.

UPSTAIRS by Toombul is still gearing up for additional restaurants that will capture what this precinct is all about —- a lifestyle centre for indulging, entertainment and socialising. In the coming months, Hello Harry, a funky burger joint, and Il Gancio, a European restaurant, are also going to launch alongside the revamped and upgraded cinema.

New Book by Nundah Psychologist Takes a Look At Empathy, Compassion, and Conquering Anxiety From Canine Point of View

A new illustrated book by Nundah psychologist Dr Karla Johnston encourages kids to see things from a dog’s perspective and learn to “share and care for each other under all circumstances.”

Illustrated by Dr Julia Pike, “Vizby: The Naughty Dog” is a three-part book series about an energetic Hungarian Vizsla dog’s real life adventures in New Farm with her Ma and friends.

The book tackles many of the challenges that children face, such as dealing with cultural and language differences and anxiety. Through Vizby’s fun adventures, the book helps its readers view things from different perspectives and to understand the whole person — looking beyond the superficial.

book by Nundah psychologist Dr Karla Johnston — *Photo credit:Johnston, Simons & Pike 2019 / vizbytales.com*

The book also fosters academic and emotional intelligence which are critical to problem solving, as well as promote ways to stay mentally flexible to be able to work your way around challenging situations, overcome anxiety, and find the courage to embrace the things around you.

Co-authors Dr Karla Johnston and Dr Roland Simons said the book “reinforces concepts like: safely helping neighbours resulting in positive friendships; being brave enough to try new activities to expand your world experiences; the benefits of sharing; self-soothing routines as helpful coping mechanisms; compassionate caring of others as well as the self; and learning to think about others’ thoughts and feelings (theory of mind).”

“We hope that children (particularly those in big cities) would come to understand that while dogs can be unpredictable, sometimes resulting in feelings of anxiety, it is important to step back and see things from the dogs’ point of view too (empathy) and learn ways to communicate with dogs that are less threatening for both sides. This is a parallel process for encouraging understanding between humans as well!”

About Dr Karla Johnston

Dr Karla Johnston is a clinical psychologist from Nundah Village Family Practice. She has been counselling adult and older adults for the past 19 years. Dr Johnston is also dog mum to three Hungarian Vizslas.

The Plant Lounge in Nundah is A Plant Lover’s Paradise

Raring to cultivate a green thumb, decorate with plants or grow a nice garden in your home? For a good variety of indoor plants that could thrive in Queensland’s unique climate, the best place to find lush greens if you live in Nundah or the nearby suburbs is at The Plant Lounge on Station Street.

Operated and owned by Rhiannon Campbell, the woman behind Brisbane’s plant subscription Botanic Box, The Plant Lounge is more than just an extension of her online store. Here, you can check the plants up close and in detail before making a purchase or you can also talk to the owner and her staff to learn valuable tips on how to grow beautiful, leafy plants in your house.

As a plant lover’s paradise, The Plant Lounge also offers a range of pots or containers to mix and match in your home decoration. You can find heaps of botanical wares to feed your green hobby in this store as well.

*Photo Credit: The Plant Lounge/Facebook*

Ms Campbell regularly hosts workshops for budding and seasoned plant lovers who might want to branch out into making a terrarium or learning pottery for personalised pots.

For the rest of October, here are the classes scheduled at The Plant Lounge:

WHAT	WHEN
Terrarium Workshop	Thursday, 24 Oct
Botanical Watercolour Workshop	Friday, 25 Oct
How to be a Plant Parent	Thursday, 31 Oct

*All workshops begin at 6:00 p.m.

The store is open from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays. Trading hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday), 11:00 a.m. to 7:0O p.m. (Thursday and Friday), and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Sunday).

“AMAZING selection of indoor plants, accessories and homewares! I wanted to take the entire store home. Rhiannon is so helpful and friendly which makes for and even better shopping experience. I already can’t wait to come back – those prices are insanely good! Can’t believe how beautiful and well taken care of all the plants are.”
~ Alex Mayock, Facebook

“Dreamy store of plants and all kinds of gifts for plant lovers! Rhiannon is so lovely and helpful too!”
~ Jenica Smith, Google Reviews

Milton Brewery Set to Officially Launch New Taproom in Northgate

Photo Credit: Aether Brewing/Facebook

Milton-based Aether Brewing is set to officially launch a new taproom at their brewery in Northgate this month. This was after owners Dave Ward and Jimmy Young finally got Council approval to launch a brand new taproom and give their visitors a more complete experience.

The new 353-sqm venue, which will be called Aether Brewing HQ, will have 80 seats. It will have its main access via Melton Road and will be located next to the train station and bus stop.

Aether Brewing in Railway Terrace currently has a 3,000-litre capacity. But the business partners will be upping their game by moving their equipment from the Sunshine Coast to Northgate and adding more tanks. Dave and Jimmy are eyeing to produce as much as 200,000 litres of beer a year at their new location.

Drinkers will have 12 taps to choose from alongside a range of core beers. The fridges will also be stocked with new seasonal beers like the mango sticky rice IPA and the crowd-favourite Ginger Beer’d which returns a year since it was recalled due to issues of excess alcohol content.

Aiming to offer the freshest beer in Brisbane, Dave and Jimmy are planning to brew beers on-site.

The duo is officially launching the taproom mid-October at 340 Melton Road, Northgate, with an opening date to be announced soon. Once open, Aether Brewing HQ will operate Friday to Sunday.

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Show-Stopping Archie Brothers Cirque Electric to Open in Toombul Shopping Centre in November

A fantastic and show-stopping amusement park/restaurant is set to open at the Toombul Shopping Centre. Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq promises to soon become the top entertainment and leisure destination in the area once the site is completed in November.

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq will be the main star of UPSTAIRS by Toombul, a revitalised dining and entertainment precinct that features at least 10 new restaurants on Sandgate Road. This unique food hub has two other sites in Australia, in Alexandria in Sydney and in Melbourne.

So, what can you expect from Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Toombul?

Basically, this amusement park/restaurant is exactly like a theme park with heaps of familiar traditional arcade and ticket games, bumper cars, and a bowling alley. However, there are also modern-day interactive activities like virtual reality and XD Motion Theatre.

*Photo Credit: Archie Brothers Cirque Electric/Facebook*

Enjoying these games and rides will enable visitors to collect tickets to trade for fantastic prizes, such as a gaming console or vinyl records. The choices are pretty generous and highly coveted.

Meanwhile, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq’s restaurant is designed like a circus carousel with seats patterned after Tea Cup ride to match its creative and colourful food and drink selections. They serve all-time carnival favourites like popcorn, fries, tater tots, waffles, pretzels, pizza, hotdogs and burgers.

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq is perfect for kids of all ages. Expect bookings for this venue to be full and packed when the venue begins trading by November, in time for the Christmas holiday season.

Indoor Sport and Recreation, Medical Centre, and Child Care Centre at Nellie Street in Nundah Proposed

A development application for a mixed-used development comprising retail tenancies, medical centre, gym and childcare within an existing and two new buildings at 20 Nellie Street in Nundah, has been lodged.

*Photo credit: Brisbane City Council / pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au*

The proposed development site covers a total land area of 8,523sqm and has road frontage of approximately 33.5 metres to Nellie Street and 15 metres to Mill Place. The site is conveniently located within walking distance to public transport networks, particularly the Nundah Train Station, as well as other community facilities.

The proposal seeks to repurpose an existing building and build two commercial buildings to accommodate a range of retail tenancies, indoor sport and recreation, health care service, medical centre, and child care centre.

Indoor Sport and Recreation, Medical Centre, and Child Care Centre at Nellie Street in Nundah — *Photo credit: Brisbane City Council / pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au*

The Z Architects designed proposal incorporates buildings with heights ranging from one to four storeys, whilst a significant portion of the site is reserved for deep planting and landscaping.

There will be a total of 185 parking spaces that will be provided: 80 at the ground floor and 105 at the basement.

Building 1 will contain the gym and commercial tenancies located at the ground, level 1, and level 2; and the childcare centre at level 3. Building 2 will house the medical services whilst more commercial and retail tenancies will be located at the retained buildings 3, 4, and 5.

“The proposed development exhibits best practice in architecture, innovation and subtropical design incorporating articulation into all façades and proportionate building form and mass to ensure a built form outcome that is reflective of human-scale development,” the TownPlanning Alliance Assessment report said.

“The proposed development features centre activities use on the ground level, contributing to an active and vibrant streetscape. The external wall materials for the ground storey and elevations that front Nellie Street are predominantly glass, brickwork and corrugated metal to display a high-quality finish.”