This large laboratory inspired window decal for Sensory Lab by St Ali is a stand out moment on Lt Collins Street. #PODfinds
Closure
Sometimes in life you just need closure. This door does it for me. You can find Clement Coffee Roasters at South Melbourne Market where they peddle good caffeine and donuts just a few doors up from those famous dim sims. #PODfinds
Curb appeal
Daylesford Organics (not to be confused with the posh 'all white and oak' London noshery) is a farm north of Melbourne. Certified organic, they focus on sustainability and biodiversity and produce up to 40 varieties of apples a season, hazelnuts, berries, free range eggs and vegetables. Heirloom varieties with lots of different flavours and colours are a speciality. Selling their quality produce to local cafés, restaurants and through farmer's markets, you can also collect a just picked apple via their super cute roadside stall.
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Made in Manhattan
I'm researching for a trip to NYC and USA later this year. Pleased to report that a couple of Sydney lads, Giles Russell and Henry Roberts, are making their mark in Manhattan and bringing that relaxed Australian cafe style, and good coffee, to the city that never sleeps. Love the look of Two Hands (it's definitely on the list). These gorgeous images are by photographer Josephine Rozman and sourced via www.twohands.com
Two Hands, 164 Mott Street, NYC, New York.
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A Tiny Indulgence
I have to confess to a foodie instagram addiction. I love these cute sugar cookies from a baker called Samantha who lives in Toronto. Simple designs that are instantly appealing. @elleventy pictures via www.instagram.com/elleventy
Super Souper
I love the striking simplicity of this mostly black and white palette. Mata Design based in Perth has created an eye catching space with the bulk of the design drama (that would be the tile pattern) being in what I would call the secondary space.
The main game of the business is, of course, the food offer. From what I can see this is off set nicely through the use of quality, neutral materials which really lets the food do the talking. Supported by a neat graphics package, if you had asked me what I thought of a soup concept with the name Slurp before seeing these images I am fairly sure I would have turned up my nose at the name, which just goes to show you how good design can reposition thinking!
www.matadesign.com.au 17 Brewer Street Perth WA 6000
Slurp Soup & Salad, Cloisters Arcade, Perth, WA.
Images with thanks via www.matadesign.com.au
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More apples …
Since posting the PODfind on 7 Apples Gelato last week, the team has been in touch to say that their gorgeous gelato cart is not a pop-up. The super slick three wheeler was made in Italy (I should have known!) for the Emporium location and they are parking it there permanently. Yay, I say, to that news!
You can find the cart in the upper level food court, Emporium, 287 Lonsdale Street Melbourne, and keep up to date with the latest flavours and gelato goodness via facebook.com/7apples-Gelato-Emporium or instagram.com/7applesgelato
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Permanent Parking
Truck Deluxe has given up life on the road and set up shop in a new bricks-and-mortar premises in the Jaffa neighbourhood of Tel Aviv. The truck has been pulled apart and reconstructed as part of the kitchen with the added bonus of proper chairs and tables. In addition, the shopfront opens up street completely for a bit of extra atmosphere from the surrounding flea market. Studio OPA designed the space, imagining the venue as a backyard garage. Cans of motor oil adorn the walls, and industrial materials such as stainless steel and humble wood panelling are also in evidence. An injection of colour comes via a tile pattern arrangement running around the top of the dining area. This is a ceramic tribute inspired by the home of Truck Deluxe’s Southern USA barbecue style menu.
Words & pictures via WeHeartUK.
An apple a day …
7 Apples Gelato has always been good. I thought their pop up cart, spied at Emporium, especially good. Lovely attention to detail in the branding and delivery and the dapper chappie's uniform is, of course, de rigueur. I would love to know the name of the baby blue paint colour if anyone can help - its gorgeous!
Colour update: Thank you to the lovely Sara Brims from Novion who has reported in that the colour is Dulux Cornflower Blue.
Take a drive down Beach Road
Earlier this week I was super impressed with the swish new look for the Sorrento to Queenscliff ferry. A few paces away from the water front and I discover there is a gorgeous new look Country Road store housed in the town's old post office, a rustic red-brick building built back in 1905. Celebrating it's 41st year, Country Road is the perfect positioning for the chi chi Sorrento set. Naturally no lifestyle brand is complete without a cafe these days and Post 3943 taps into the coffee and casual dining trend. Operated by local organic specialists The Sisters, this 'resort / lifestyle' format will no doubt win huge favour with the locals for all its fabulousness! Photos via Country Road Instagram.
