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Christmas Winterland in Port Melbourne
Christmas is coming to Port Melbourne perform. While you stroll along beautiful on the nice list. For parents, the PMBA their windows. Children can pick up an and locals couldn’t be more excited. With Bay Street to the sounds of choirs singing, would like to help take some of the stress entry card for the competition at the many the days getting longer and Melbourne’s there will be countless other groups to out of Christmas time by offeringy free gift shops along Bay Street, find and correctly weather marginally improving, the Port capture your attention, each providing free wrapping in all retail stores on Bay Street, identify which shop window has each of Melbourne Business Association have entertainment to give back to the commu- which will leave you with more time to the 12 animals in the song and then enter launched a community initiative to encour- nity they love. Circus Oz will be performing enjoy everyone’s favourite time of year. their card for a chance to win one of the age residents to get out and enjoy Port street theatre, Port Melbourne Football prizes. Melbourne at Christmas time. Club players will be signing autographs, Saving the best ‘til last, there will also be Goju Karate will be entertaining the mass- a competition runs throughout the four Christmas is a great time of year for On Thursday the 29th of November, from es and the Police and Port Melbourne Fire weeks before Christmas sponsored by the people of all ages. Even if the unabated 5:00pm-9:00pm, Bay Street will undergo a Brigade will also be on hand to chat to the PMBA where children have a chance to excitement of childhood has dimmed makeover as the event ‘Christmas in Port crowds. With such entertainment on offer win a Nintendo Wii U Deluxe plus a $200 over the years, adults still love this time Melbourne’ transforms our beachside you will be sure to build up quite an appe- gift voucher at EB Games. of year for the things it represents; time community into a Christmas winterland. tite, thankfully the Port Melbourne Rotary with friends and family, warm weather Club and Holy Trinity Anglican Church Port Find the 12 Days of Christ- and most importantly a holiday from work. The evening is a night for all people to Melbourne will be holding sausage sizzles mas in shop windows Come along and enjoy a great night whilst enjoy and with so many local groups where you can pick up a snag to keep you also supporting local businesses. involved there is bound to be something to going as you continue the fun. across Port Melbourne entertain people of all ages. for a chance to win a Christmas in Port As good as the entertainment will be, it Melbourne combines all So what can you expect on the night? just wouldn’t be Christmas without an ap- Nintendo Wii U Deluxe Children from Port Melbourne Primary pearance from Santa. There are rumours plus $200 EB gift card. of these into one fun and and Port Phillip Specialist School will be that he will be taking a break from his free night of street enter- entertaining crowds with renditions of fa- busy schedule to visit Tiny Polkadots As part of the Christmas celebrations, vourite Christmas carols. Families are en- at 239 Bay Street and will happily have shop windows around Port Melbourne tainment with Santa and couraged to come along and support not photos taken with all good little boys and will be decorated with scenes to turn the late night trading on only the children but also primary school girls (starting December 2nd every Sun- street into a winter wonderland. Hidden headmaster Peter Martin and adult choirs day 10:00am - 12:30pm, Wednesday and amongst these decorations and spread November 29th NOVEMBER 2012 Musical Directions, Albert Park Commu- Friday morning from 9:00-11:30am and the length of Bay Street will be twelve nity Children’s Choir, 7 Doors Down and finishes Friday December 21st) Thankfully select stores with scenes from ‘The 12 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Cadence choir who have kindly agreed to all Port Melbourne children are of course Days of Christmas – Aussie version” in
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We have finished council elections and It would be remiss of us not to thank Janet Bolitho the retiring councillor for Sandridge ward for all her work over the years. Congratulations to Bernadene Voss the new councillor, who we are sure will be a great asset to Port Melbourne and its business community. While congratulating people. we should recognize the winners of the Inaugural Best of Port Awards.The local community voted for who they think is the best in a number of categories, ranging from Best Coffee to Best Social media activity. The awards were also a way for the Port Melbourne Business Association to give something to the Port Phillip Specialist School. We start our Christmas season this year with a late night shopping extravaganza. Circus Oz, Santa Claus, carols, choirs, competitions, fire brigade, photographs with Santa, Gingerbread Decoration Workshop (with gifts to take home), free gift wrapping and much much more all on Thursday, November 29th from 5 pm. Don’t miss out on the fun and remember to bring the kids. Our Christmas theme this year The Australian version of TheTwelve Days of Christmas is so much bigger than anything we have done before. Amongst the more than 100 windows that are decorated are twelve store windows highlighting the Australian version, families are being encouraged to bring the kids and enter the competition. A lovely family walk and a learning experience for all . The Inaugural Best of Port Awards was a was successful as the attendees stayed We take our hats off to the amazing group of people responsible for our Christmas campaign, including resounding success. As opposed to indus- and mingled for a long time after the func- In this issue: Jennifer Crosswell from Edelene on Bay, George Tsingos from Elegant Slax and ATA signage (who worked through try accolades, we let people power make tion had officially ended. our decision. All award winners were the night to make sure it could happen) and our hardworking employees. We take this opportunity to wish all the The Best of Port 5 voted in by the strength of their popularity All goes well for the building of a com- Port Melbourne Community a wonderful holiday season and happy, healthy and safe New Year. Christmas Essentials 9 in the community. The number of people munity spirit within the Port Melbourne The Best of Port Continued 15 who involved themselves was quite stag- business community. gering. During the four-week period when Bike Fest 19 Paul Littmann voting was open, over 2800 votes were As well as congratulations to each of the President of the PMBA cast. This resulted in 11 winners and one finalists and category winners for their very happy Port Phillip Specialist School outstanding performances, it is necessary Published by Port Melbourne Business Association who received a $2000 donation from the to thank the sponsors who made the event BEACH TENNIS ANYONE? www.3207portmelbourne.com.au charity fundraising event. possible. To the Port Melbourne Business Association, Dalmatino, Kosdown and 3AW Editorial contributer Robert Chislett What do you get when you cross some ences surrounding it. The world is truly a recreational mixed events. There’s really Within one week of the finalists being an- for all their support, we would like to say a sand, a net, a depressurized ball and a better place for it. something for everyone. It is also a unique ABN 22 089 928 327 nounced the official awards evening was a resounding thank you for making the first paddle? Perhaps not surprisingly, the an- So make it yours and come on down oppotunity for local business and spon- P.O. Box: 264 Port Melbourne 3207 sell-out. The evening was an unqualified Best of Port Awards such a resounding swer is a sport called Beach Tennis - and to our weekly beach tennis fixtures at sors to promote their services and brand [email protected] success and was superbly hosted by 3AW success. We look forward to next year’s it is poised to be the new X-factor beach Port Melbourne (The Nation’s Spiritual by becoming involved in this iconic local General Manager Shane Healy. The award event and are sure the competition will be The Port Melbourne is a free publication sport, of the future. Birthplace) every Tuesday and Wednesday, event which embraces the reason why we and is distributed in Port Phillip. function was a light hearted cocktail party even fiercer as all businesses in the future Played on a court area 16m x 8m and and join in our social league, which caters play sport to have FUN! where the food was plentiful and fun was strive to be recognised as one of the combining the skills of tennis, badminton for all levels of play. All material is copyrighted and no part of had by all. It was obvious that the evening ‘Best in Port’. and volleyball, and can be played on all Don’t forget our keystone event in We are on Facebook : Beach Tennis Australia this publication may be recorded, stored in a retrieval system, adapted, reproduced surfaces.The game is scored like tennis Januarry 11-13 , 2013. The 7th Austral- And Twitter: beachtennisoz so follow us nor transmitted without written permis- and is fast paced allowing games and skill ian Beach Tennis Championships. Provid- and become part of the tribe and grow this sion from the publisher. Views expressed levels to come together. Beach Tennis ing all levels of play, be as serious as you great sport. in The Port Melbourne do not necessarily takes around one hour to learn but like wish, dress up , form a team or play for represent the opinions of the publisher. No responsibility is accepted by the publisher many sports, a lifetime to master, but the hell of it! The tournament incorporates www.beachtennis.com.au for the accuracy of the advertisements or you’ll have a lot of fun and great experi- Juniors (Kids 9 and up), men, women and information within the publication.
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Offering the perfect mix of Adriatic hospi- and Natko Kuvacic have brought Croatian tality and comfortable dining, Dalmatino food to the forefront of the competitive BEST OF PORT: Winners is a family run restaurant which custom- Bay Street restaurant scene and custom- ers simply can’t get enough of. The title ers are flocking to see what all the fuss is BEST FOOD: of Best Food in Port Melbourne has an about. intimidating impressiveness which some restaurants might struggle to live up to. The theme extends beyond even the food However, Dalmatino have perfected their and décor, each Wednesday night there Dalmatino style to such a point that they will not be is a traditional Croatian night with a weighed down by the expectations of any three-course set menu and live music for BEST OF PORT - WINNERS BEST OF PORT - WINNERS award. a truly authentic dining experience which showcases the very best of the brothers’ What makes Dalmatino the best? The native Dalmatia, a region on the beauti- interior seems to reflect the food with the ful Croatian coastline. Having now had dark timbers and red brick walls taking their food recognised as the best in our diners for the first steps on their Eastern People’s Choice competition, there is re- European dining experience. The menu ally no reason not to visit Dalmatino and combines the very best seasonal produce sample what the rest of Port Melbourne with traditional Croatian cooking styles has already discovered. Ino and Natko HEALTH & FITNESS: and the result is a rich array of traditional are waiting to show you the very best of home-style fare. The mood, the lighting, the Mediterranean (and their Best of Port the menu, the ambience all seem to flow Award), don’t keep them waiting. KX Pilates together so well. Co-owner brothers Ino
The health and fitness category was one egory. At KX Pilates enthusiastic trainers customers were so committed to their KX Pilates boasts a huge fan base with of the most hotly contested in this year’s put customers through a unique workout weekly fitness routines. The greatest regular attendees stretching from their Best of Port Awards. Port Melbourne as a that incorporates the best aspects of tra- advantage to doing a KX Pilates workout teenage years to well into their seventies. community has a reputation for promoting ditional pilates into a brief but challenging is that you are never left to your own They also actively promote themselves healthy lifestyles and there are a number session. The KX Pilates workout increases devices, the trainers are all not only su- in the local area through a program of fantastic businesses in the area that ca- intensity and shortens the time require- perbly trained but genuinely enthusiastic partnering with local businesses so word ter to our love of looking and feeling good. ments to the point where there is simply about helping their clients achieve their is spreading and new classes are filling up When Aaron Smith founded KX Pilates in no reason not to visit and start getting into personal goals. With no other studio like fast. Make sure you visit Eliza, Aaron and 2010 it was the culmination of his exten- shape for summer. it in the area, people are flocking from all Amy at KX Pilates and enjoy their classes sive travels and training at top exercise around Port Melbourne to join in the fun where fun and fitness are combined in the science centres around the world. The When asked to share the secret of their and the fitness. best possible way. TOURISM: 303 World Travel & Cruise result is a dynamic and fun workout studio popularity, studio coordinator Eliza Myers that has just won the inaugural Best of was quick to point out that their team of With classes catering to everyone regard- Planning the perfect holiday is not some- lationships to ensure that their customers to take the opportunity to thank the com- allocated to your stateroom account. The Port Awards in the health and fitness cat- trainers was a huge reason why many less of age or fitness, it is no surprise that thing you want to leave to chance. For the are always treated as VIPs and given the munity for their support by offering a spe- winner will be drawn and announced on past seventeen years, 303 World Travel & special treatment they deserve. This love cial deal to all Port Melbourne readers. 30 November 2012. Their generous offer Cruise has been responding to the needs of travel is matched only by their love of For the month of November 2012 deposit is just another example of Sophie and her of discerning clients, many of whom seek the Port Melbourne area. They live, shop, on a Holland America Line cruise or Sea- team at 303 going the extra mile to make “something different and something new” wine, dine and socialise locally and are big bourn cruise and you will automatically go their customers happy. PROFESSIONAL ADVICE: Behan Legal in their travel experience, but are uncer- believers in giving back to the community in a draw to win $500.00 shipboard credit tain about how to find it. Whereas some around them. As well as participating in Having been in business in the area for tice has been well developed over time This spirit of involvement could be another travel agents consider their job done once the Port Melbourne Community Carni- more than twenty years, Francis Ruggiero and they have experience in acting on be- reason behind their success in the Best of tickets have been booked and cheques val for the past four years, they are also knows Port Melbourne. He knows the peo- half of many small and medium overseas Port Awards. To win in such a competitive have cleared, Sophie and her team care sponsors of the World’s Biggest Morning ple, he knows the businesses and most businesses. The staff is small but passion- category, as a small business competing about their customers and offer 24 hour a Tea event. importantly he knows what they want. ate, Lisa Ruggiero, Leon Papier, Christian with some of Australia’s largest financial day backup throughout their client’s trip. Behan Legal offers a local alternative Wood and Justin Marcus comprise the institutions, is incredible given the rela- This added level of service reflects their Most importantly, Sophie and her team un- to the CBD law firms, experienced and rest of the team and together they make tively small customer base Behan Legal business model, treating all customers derstand that holidays are well deserved knowledgeable legal and business servic- Began Legal the most outstanding pro- enjoys in comparison to the banks. Their as VIPs. and their customers work hard. In return NOVEMBER 2012 es without paying the often exorbitant fees vider of professional advice according to win is evidence of the strong connections for their client’s trust, they work hard to NOVEMBER 2012 of their city based rivals. Like many of the our customers’ votes. they build with customers and the loyalty Travel is more than a job for Sophie, give them the perfect holiday each and award winners the secret to their success they have created with a small but appre- Lynne and Melissa. It is a passion that is every time. Winning the Best of Port award is simple, they enjoy building relationships Given their long-standing connection to ciative client base. Behan Legal is proof reflected in their trips so far this year. As for tourism is fantastic recognition of their with their clients and invest the time and the Port Melbourne area (they even live lo- that small businesses can really compete a team they have trekked across Europe, hard work but what really validates their effort to individualise their services. cally), Francis and his team at Behan legal with the big boys when their customer cruised the Mediterranean, explored commitment are the relationships they are big believers in supporting the area service is the best on offer. South East Asia, become immersed in the have built with their customers over their The firm is primarily corporate and acts that supports them. As part of giving back Middle East and explored Australia from seventeen years in business. They love and for a range of domestic and international to the community, Behan Legal promotes end to end. They love to visit the hot new adore their clients, many of whom have clients, catering for all their legal and active involvement and assistance in com- travel spots and inspect boutique and become special friends through their trips, business needs. Their international prac- munity and educational organisations. intimate hotels, all the while building re- and the feeling is mutual. They would like 6 7 THE PORT MELBOURNE THE PORT MELBOURNE Social media is the buzzword for many award winner at the 2012 awards. >> CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS businesses. They know it’s crucial to As Miishu approaches its seventh anniver- SOCIAL MEDIA: commercial success in the 21st century, sary in the Port Melbourne area its social >> FOOD & DRINK >> FOOD & DRINK they know the catch phrases and websites media numbers are impressive to behold. they need but when it comes to actually As well as more than 4,000 customers on Casa de Vinos advertising through social media many their database subscribing to the weekly First Choice Liquor Casa de Vinos is a very special store at 227 Bay Street Port are struggling to understand how it can be email, they have also just reached their First Choice Liquor has a huge range and some of the cheap- Miishü Melbourne. It specialises in boutique wines, brews, cheeses done. For inspiration on how to prop- 21,000th fan on facebook. All the social est liquor prices around which is why we’re the best place to and gourmet foods to match. erly use social media as an independent sites are being used and Miishu maintains buy your liquor. retailer they need look no further than a presence on Twitter, Pinterest and Insta- Casa De Vinos offers “make your own hampers”. You can choose the perfect hamper for friends and family suitable for The shopping experience at First Choice has just become
Miishu boutique Port Melbourne. gram and uses these to constantly update CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS any occasion. We find our customers love to buy hampers at even more enjoyable with our new wine guru, Matt Skinner,
BEST OF PORT - WINNERS customers about what is going on at the Christmas time especially because they are the perfect gift. available to help you with helpful tips and recommendations. Miishu is unique on the Australian fashion store. When these same customers decide Hampers range from $ 30 - $ 300. Where: 2/120 Bay St, Port Melbourne 3207 scene with its multi brand approach they are ready to shop up a storm, they are Where: 227 Bay St, Port Melbourne 3207 Phone: (03) 9644 3500 meaning they stock more than 70 brands. spoilt for choice. Phone: (03) 9681 8006 Web: www.1stchoice.com.au When this huge eclectic collection is Web: www.casadevinos.com.au combined with leading jewellery, shoes As well as actually visiting the shop in per- and other accessory designers, Miishu son, there is an online store with frequent >> FOOD & DRINK >> FOOD & DRINK becomes the one stop shop for all your discounts as well as an EBay shop all fashion needs. They also provide 1 on offering easy and safe transaction options 1 styling and can create any look from for a generation of customers increasingly Noisette French Brewsters formal to casual chic depending on their comfortable with the thought of shopping Brewsters excel in fresh food retailing. Premium quality client’s needs. As a business Miishu is online. With so many avenues for custom- Bakery meats, poultry, fruit & vegetables, gourmet deli and dry superbly run and owner Tacia Constantine ers to pursue and such a visible online goods. All products are prepared daily on the premise. Noisette is renowned for its French-style cakes and pastries has already been recognised for her fan- presence, Miishü was the outstanding per- Our store has qualified butchers, chefs and highly skilled They also bake the best baguettes in town. Check Urban- poultry and fresh food operators. This enables individual tastic work with the CitiPower Port Phillip former in the social media category and a spoon for all the rave reviews. customer requests to be fulfilled, e.g. special cuts, boning Business Excellence award in the Micro deserved winner of the category award at requirements or pre-preparation using specially requested Hosting any dinner parties this season? You can happily buy Business category. One of the keys to its the 2012 Best of Port awards. ingredients. We also offer the convenience of healthy pre- your desserts here. success is its social media use and it is for prepared gourmet meals and cooking advice to ensure a truly this that they were voted as a Best of Port Where: 84 Bay St, Port Melbourne 3207 exceptional culinary experience. Phone: (03) 9646 9555 Where: 147 Liardet St, Port Melbourne 3207 Web: www.noisette.com.au Phone: (03) 9646-9933 Web: www.brewsters.net.au
WINE RETAILER: >> FOOD & DRINK Casa de Vino Sweet Port Port Melbourne’s chocolate shop for the last 25 years now stocks Gelati and Jasper organic, free trade coffee. Sweet Port special- The ‘choose your own category’ in the products, many would assume that Casa izes in beautiful hampers along with a wide range of exclusive Best of Port Awards allowed customers to Di Vino would be a higher priced wine re- chocolates, American lollies and drinks, English sweets and unique nominate businesses they believed to be tailer than most. However, when prices are giftware. We have added semi precious stone jewellery and a wide range of children’s carousels to our giftware range. standouts in their respective fields. With compared to others in the area, Jose and their experience, range and passion for his team manage to stock their incred- Buy a gelato and get one free with mention of this ad. wine making it is no surprise that Casa de ible range at such affordable prices that it Where: 175 Bay St, Port Melbourne 3207 Vino was voted the most outstanding per- really is comparable to other bottle shops. Phone: (03) 9646 5848 former in the category of wine retailers. With such a range and lovely staff waiting Web: www.sweetport.com.au at Casa de Vino, there is no reason not to Owner Jose Dymenstein has turned his pop in and try what they have to offer. love of wine making into a beautiful store. >> FOOD & DRINK >> FOOD & DRINK Casa Di Vino is a Port Melbourne favourite As well as picking up something for your with customers swearing by José, his self, why not take advantage of their in- knowledge of wine and also his ability to credible hamper range and spoil someone Thomas Dux Pure Pie know the best food to match with each special over the Christmas period? At Quality products from Saskia Beer, Maggie Beer, Simmone NOVEMBER 2012 Michael is a tenacious and talented chef with over fifteen NOVEMBER 2012 bottle in his eclectic range. There really is Casa de Vino they have a simple, no fuss Logue, Herbies, Ornella, Phillippa’s, Rowie’s and Geoff Jansz years experience and Holly is a graphic designer with a pas- just to name a few. Their fruit and vegetables come straight nothing else like it in the area, knowledge- approach to wine gifts and hampers. Great sion for pies. from the markets in Melbourne. They keep step with the able staff who can match a rich range of wines, beautifully presented in handmade seasons, introduce you to new and interesting products and, Together they make a dynamic duo with one simple phi- cheeses and cured meats to the perfect wooden boxes, a hand written note on wherever they can, they work with local growers. You’ll find losophy good ingredients makes good food. It’s as pure as wine almost sounds too good to be true. request, and delivered on time guaran- specialty goods and ingredients from across the globe as that. Pure pie is not about cutting corners. The freshest local well as around the corner. They stock a great selection of With such options all contained within the teed. With all that they can provide it is ingredients are braised, chopped, mixed, rolled and folded by organic, gluten-free, preservative-free, dairy free and free- hand. The result? Bloody good pies! one store, Casa de Vino has transformed clear why customers voted in such strong range foods. itself into the omnipotent store for all numbers for Casa de Vino and they are Where: 381 Bay St, Port Melbourne 3207 Where: 1/120 Bay St, Port Melbourne 3207 things wine in the area. Given their col- deserved winners of a Best of Port award. Phone: 0408 557 215v Phone: (03) 9646 0050 Web: www.purepie.com.au lection of high quality and hard to source Best of Port Winners are continued on p. 16 Web: www.thomasdux.com.au 8 9 3
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>> CHILDREN 1 Buckets and Spades 11 Gloss Boutique >> FOOD & DRINK 22 Casa de Vinos 32 Coles Supermarket 42 The Graham >> WI-FI HOTSPOTS Third Wave Café
2 Cotton On Kids 12 Lacquer Boutique 23 Decanters by the Bay >> HOME 33 Edelene on Bay 43 KX Pilates The Velvet Bar
3 Cradle Rock 13 Laine Boutique 24 1st Choice Liquor 34 Godfreys 44 Behan Legal Eurodore
4 Discount Toys and Gifts 14 Miishü Fashion Boutique 25 Brewsters 35 Telstra 45 Dalmatino Zest Café
5 Jagger’s Closet 16 Pavé Creations Jewellers 26 Noisette French Bakery 36 Coco & Crème Living 46 303 World Travel & Cruise Seven:am
>> FASHION 6 Ado Boutique 17 Private Lives 27 Port Bake House 37 Pod 47 Kosdown Simple A air
7 Blue Illusion 18 Witchery 28 Pure Pie 38 Soraya 48 City Tiler Bella Cosi
8 Brown Sugar 19 Shoe superstore 29 Sweet Port 39 Trash on Bay 22 Casa de Vino Melbourne Bakehouse
9 Diva Scandinavia Boutique 20 Shoes and the City 30 Thomas Dux >> BEST OF PORT 40 Velvet Bar 14 Miishü Boutique
10 Elegant Slax 21 Fit Footwear 31 Vintage Cellars 41 Oxygen Skin Centre THE PORT MELBOURNE >> CHILDREN >> CHILDREN >> HOME THE PORT MELBOURNE Cradle rock Jagger’s Closet edelene on Bay
500 Stocking stuffers under $25 Port Melbourne’s most exciting and fashionable one-stop for Edelene on Bay is Port Melbourne’s specialist kitchenware For kids 12 years and under Woman and Child. Styling fashion conscious women for any retailer providing an extensive range of finest quality and type of day, park, date or couch. stylish utensils, accessories and cookware, including the Our own Santa Sacks for $39.95 best brands from Italy, France, Germany and the USA. For 75cm long and are stretchy for all of the hard presents. Dressing the trendiest babies & kids on the block, from functional and beautiful kitchenware that stands the test of Also our beautiful pillowcases as well for $19.95 if you don’t newborn to 7 yrs. Australia’s favorite labels, Milky, Rhubarb & time visit Edelene on Bay. want to use a Santa Sack Walnut to name a few. Where: 251 Bay St, Port Melbourne 3207
CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS Where: 222 Bay St, Port Melbourne 3207 CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS Where: 40 Stokes St, Port Melbourne 3207 Phone: (03) 9646 1208 Phone: 0420 373 764 Phone: (03) 9646 3386 Web: www.Jaggerscloset.com.au Web: www.cradlerock.com.au
>> CHILDREN >> CHILDREN >> HOME >> HOME Three Four Knock at the Door JUNIOR REPUBLIC Godfreys Telstra Three Four Knock on the Door is a speciality book and toy Junior Republic is a toy store within a cafe environment. store that caters for new born to 12 years old. They offer Godfreys Port Melbourne Moshi Moshi Pop handset for mobiles @ $49.95 each. Being the biggest toy store in Port Melbourne we have an complimentary Christmas wrapping for all presents, and Specializing in all the latest vacuums/steam cleaners/carpet amazing range of toys for babies thru to teens. Our range will have late opening hours in December. They are looking washers and handhelds for maximum dirt removal. This plug in handset with hang up button allows you to use your mobile or tablet (all require a 3mm input jack) for long periods of include balance bikes, scooters, wooden toys, Sylvanian forward to organising a Champagne Shopping Evening and We repair new and old machines. Trade-in and save. time. It is modelled on the retro old home phone design popular across the world in the 50’s and 60’s. families, skateboards and a select range of clothing from Christmas Party with Santa. Like them on Facebook to keep These are the essential must have accessory gift idea for any smart phone user. Something quirky and something that most people Ouch and Rhubarb. Inside our beautiful store is a cafe, play Where: 205 Bay St, Port Melbourne 3207 up to date with all of their events or visit their website. would buy for themselves (sh… the ideal gift!) area and drawing table for the Juniors. We offer complimen- Phone: (03) 9645 1645 tary gift wrapping and a wonderful place to find that perfect Web: www.godfreys.com.au/godfreys-port-melbourne Where: 224 Bay St, Port Melbourne 3207 Where: 46 Nott St, Port Melbourne 3207 Christmas gift. Phone: (03) 9676 2966 Phone: (04) 9645 2058 Web: www.telstra.com.au Web: www.threefour.com.au Where: 51 Bay St, Port Melbourne 3207 Phone: (03) 9646 1135 Web: www.juniorrepublic.com.au
>> CHILDREN >> HOME >> HOME Tiny Polkadots Port Melbourne Paint Coco & CrÈme
Find the perfect gift in a store that understands you and your & Wallpaper At Coco and Crème Living you can find that perfect gift for child. All of our beautiful toys, clothing and gifts are carefully any occasion. From our inspiring collection of homewares, selected for their quality and value and gift-wrapped upon Wallpapering a new room, what a wonderful present that books and candles, to our diverse range of Jewellery, acces- request. would make. Visit this family business that has been in Port sories and lotions. for 18 years. You could describe their busy original store as For that special Christmas gift visit Tiny Polkadots and “different”, old fashioned service mixed with very modern If you prefer, we have gift vouchers available while our com- receive 10% off by mentioning The Port Melbourne. design. plimentary gift wrapping is sure Create a new room for Christmas. to impress. Where: 293 Bay St, Port Melbourne 3207 Phone: (03) 9077 2833 Where: 395 Bay St, Port Melbourne 3207 Where: 59 Bay St, Port Melbourne 3207 Web: www.tinypolkadots.com.au Phone: (03) 9645 4081 Phone: (03) 9681 7878 Web: www.portpaintandpaper.com.au Web: www.cocoandcremeliving.com.au
>> HOME >> HOME Soraya POD BEAUTIFUL GIFTS AT FABULOUS PRICES NOVEMBER 2012 Soraya presents a range of hand crafted silverware, mirrors NOVEMBER 2012 Large range of gifts and homeware products for the home, and frames, table accessories, brass objects. Perfect place kitchen, serving and entertaining. to find an unusual present for someone. We specialize in If you are seeking that special gift, house warming present or 100% silk wall tapestries, table lamps and Bédoin style simply searching for new and unique ways to spruce up your home, POD is the ideal store. furniture. Silk scarves, cashmere wraps and a huge range of contemporary jewellery with an Egyptian flavour. Come and Christmas catalogue sale on now – lots of great bargains. Gift see. Opposite Thomas Dux Vouchers available.
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Illy Mitaca M4 Capsule Coffee Machine $389 (plus a bag of free coffee with every purchase) Tivoli Model One table-top radio $249 12 13 THE PORT MELBOURNE >> HOME >> FASHION >> FASHION >> FASHION THE PORT MELBOURNE Trash on Bay BRown sugar Lacquer Boutique MiishÜ Fashion Boutique
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In an environment where competition therapists are all also fully qualified to for customers is at an all time high in prescribe the correct approach to custom- the health and beauty industry, Natalie ers skins’ requirements and their objec- BEST COFFEE: BEAUTY: Oxygen Dempsey and her team of five are thriving. tive is to remove the damage, rebuild the Just what is their secret? Although provid- skin, protect it from future damage & help ing top quality service and individualised maintain skin to its healthiest potential. Velvet Bar treatments has been their mantra since With everything they have to offer you can With one sip of Velvet Bar’s smooth, deca- Georgia Mesolongitis and John Ioannou opening in 2006, the team now strives imagine that winning awards is nothing dent and delicious coffee it is clear where were understandably thrilled. The award to always ensure customers are also new to the Oxygen team; they have also the café derived its name. Producing good was confirmation that their commitment
BEST OF PORT - WINNERS provided with a comfort zone that makes enjoyed recent victories at the Skin Centre BEST OF PORT - WINNERS coffee isn’t as hard as you might think; to providing the best service and products relaxation a top priority. Their customer- & Clinic of the year awards and are con- nearly all baristas can achieve greatness was being appreciated by their ever ex- focused approach has clearly been a hit sistently recognised within the industry for given the right combination of luck and panding and fiercely loyal customer base. in the Port Melbourne area, evidenced providing the highest quality treatments. quantity of attempts. What separates the As well as crediting their staff, Georgia by their success in winning the beauty best from the simply good is the consist- also highlighted their commitment to category at 2012 Best of Port Awards. Everyone deserves to feel special and Oxy- ency and Velvet Bar serves up flawless Dimattina Coffee and believe it is a major gen is the place to visit in Port Melbourne. coffee time after time. reason behind their success. As soon as they walk in the door clients Visit Natalie for a treatment that will leave are given an experience that transcends you feeling like you have truly just had Located in the heart of Port Melbourne’s As they approach their fifth year in Port a simple treatment. They are taken on a an indulgent experience and come out bustling café district, Velvet Bar offers a Melbourne, the team at Velvet Bar deserve personalised journey where their comfort healthier for it. As winners of the best relaxing atmosphere that demands you to feel proud of all they have achieved in and relaxation are paramount. The rooms beauty category Natalie and her team at stay awhile and enjoy their all day break- such a short period of time. Although they at Oxygen are perfectly designed for this Oxygen have proven once and for all that fast or lunch options. When good food is will enjoy the bragging rights that will purpose and their lighting and ambience they have what it takes to give customers combined with great coffee and a friendly inevitably come from being voted the best can change to reflect a personalised treat- the experience they deserve. staff the result is Velvet Bar, a busy café coffee on a busy café dominated street, a ment. As well as the right temperament with regulars popping in for the daily dose brief conversation with Georgia makes it and approach to customer service, their of caffeine they need to get through the clear that they will not be resting on their daily grind. laurels. When she speaks of her job the love is apparent in her voice, love for the CUSTOMER SERVICE: When informed that they had won the café, love for her customers and love for Best of Port Award for coffee co-owners the art of making delicious coffee. The Graham An old Port Melbourne pub with a modern Guide has recognised their food with One approach to food and wine, The Graham is Hat awards and they have also won the an elegant fine dining restaurant hidden Age Good Food Guide Service Excellence away within the façade of a 19th century award. Although the food and wine are local watering hole. For the past twelve enough in themselves to keep custom- years Peter, Tony and Amanda Giannakis ers coming back for more, what makes have been putting in long hours to build The Graham particularly popular is the up a reputation within the community for quality of service. Customers are treated being the place to visit for great food and to a complete dining experience as soon service. Having recently been announced as they walk through the doors, with the as the Customer Service award winners friendly staff and beautiful surrounds of the Best of Port awards, it is clear that combining as the perfect medium for their hard work is not going unnoticed in intimate meals to remember. the community. ENVIRONMENT: Customers clearly appreciate the extra Under the Giannakis family management, effort. The Graham’s loyal patrons voted The Graham has become the restaurant for their favourite restaurant in huge num- Port Melbourne locals know they can trust bers in several categories but it was in Kosdown with any special occasion. As well as the customer service that they excelled. The NOVEMBER 2012 NOVEMBER 2012 fine dining restaurant that embodies a staff is friendly and experienced but more At Kosdown, they really do think in ink. do all the binding, stitching and more-in- leaders in the push for environmentally mental work, Kosdown have also received contemporary blend of Mediterranean and importantly, they care enough to ensure In terms of your printing needs there house. friendly printing options. They were the the 2008 CitiPower Port Phillip Environ- Asian flavours, the wine bar also offers that diners are looked after throughout isn’t anything they can’t do. Whether a first in Victoria to introduce water and mental Sustainably award that recognised twenty-five wines by the glass. With such a their visit. Under the watchful eyes of the project is large, small, complex or straight As if top quality printing wasn’t enough, chemical free plate making, and they their earnest approach to environmental vast selection you will be grateful that The Giannakis family, it is hard to imagine forward, at Kosdown they take the time Kosdown are also unique in the printing also only use 100% vegetable and soy programs. Despite their earlier successes Graham’s central location makes walking The Graham ever offering anything but to get to know each of their client’s needs world in terms of their environmental based inks; technologies which save up to meaning the award cabinet is quite full, home an option. the best of service. With such a strong and complete the project always to their programs. Whereas many companies have 150,000 litres of water a year, whilst being we hope that their Best of Port award will commitment to excellence, they will likely satisfaction. With two presses running 24 manufactured environmentally conscious far safer for their staff and the environ- now take pride of place on the figurative As a standout business in the area, win- be the favourites for this award for many hours a day, Kosdown can do fast turna- programs with no other motivation than ment. As well as the inaugural Best of mantle at the Kosdown offices. ning awards has become second nature to years to come. rounds and unlike many printers they can fitting in with the crowd, Kosdown were Port award acknowledging their environ- 16 the Giannakis family. The Age Good Food 17 THE PORT MELBOURNE Melbourne Bikefest is a community celebra- routes feed into the Bay St area, connecting THE PORT MELBOURNE THE POR T M E LBO U R NE tion of bikes in everyday life. First staged in the location with diverse cycling communi- 2010, the event evolved from the Melbourne ties from the north, east, west and south. CREATIVE IDEA: City Tiler Bicycle Film Festival first staged in 2007. The Port Melbourne Bikefest will work with The festival brings together bike riders from local traders and community groups as fully BIKE FEST: every walk of life and corner of the city to integrated participants in the program. The celebrate the one thing they all share - a event is designed to bring audiences in from love of life on two wheels. various parts of the city via the available March 3rd 2013 trails and show off the best of what Port On Sunday 3 March 2013, Bikefest comes to Melbourne has to offer to Melbourne’s large Port Melbourne, with a full day street party and ever increasing community of bike featuring demonstrations, workshops, par- riders.
BEST OF PORT - WINNERS ticipatory events and a live music program. Running along Bay St with a complete road The event is staged in partnership with the closure from Beach St to Bridge St, visitors James Cross Charitable Trust, established will experience (amongst other things) bike in memory of James who died tragically polo demonstrations, bike decorating, a in a dooring incident in 2010. A live music cargo bike obstacle course, maintenance program will be presented across a number workshops, bicycle trivia, short sprints, of Bay St venues as Crossy’s Gig, and a celebrity goldsprints, a swap meet, and memorial ride, in which participants register trackstand and footdown competitions. A and raise funds for the Charitable Trust, A tile shop that moonlights as a Spanish revolutionised the way people approach ous Tapas servings and live music which contagious and one can’t help but become VIP Bicycle Valet and photo booth will be on will begin at various bike shops around tapas bar with all the sights, sounds and business in a time when high rents and all combine to create an atmosphere that excited about the thought of enjoying a site to welcome bike riders, and families can Melbourne and end at the Port Melbourne smells of Saville is a worthy winner of any difficult to find locations are making the transports customers to Spain for the night of Spanish culture and cuisine. The enjoy a fun day out with plenty of activities Bikefest. All funds raised will go toward award that recognizes creative initia- idea of dual purpose businesses more and evening. City Tiler is truly superhero like in its for kids. increasing awareness of road safety through tives in Port Melbourne. The City Tiler more attractive. double life and secret identity and custom- education and research. is the winner of the Best of Port award The authentic Spanish approach even goes ers clearly love the creative planning that The event is an initiative of the Port Program details will be revealed early in the category of Creative Idea and it’s Jurgen and his staff at the City Tiler have beyond the décor and menu to include the has gone into it. As summer approaches Melbourne Business Association, and December 2012. hard to think of any other business in the the unenviable job of creating a bar out of staff. As you walk through the door you are the courtyard becomes more and more responds to the opportunity to transform the area that has as radical an approach as a tile shop three nights a week and they greeted by a charming Spanish woman appealing so make sure you head in and municipality into a bicycle hub for the city. www.melbournebikefest.com.au running two distinctly separate busi- also open early for breakfast on Saturdays who clearly loves to show customers the support a business that is unique in the Port Melbourne is unique in its position at nesses in the same location. Positioned too! They have done a remarkable job as delights of her homeland and eagerly Port Melbourne area. the intersection of three iconic Melbourne in the middle of Bay street in a beautifully visitors keep coming back to the City Tiler welcomes you to take a seat inside or out bicycle routes (Beach Road, Sandridge Rail converted courthouse, the City Tiler has for the range of Spanish drinks, gener- in the large courtyard. Her enthusiasm is Trail and the Westgate Punt). Each of these BUILDING OR RENOVATING?
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