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Hello

and welcome to the first issue of The Paddington Pulse - a

magazine dedicated to celebrating the beauty, diversity and vibrant culture

of Brisbane’s hippest suburb.

As Brisbane continues to make a name for itself as a creative hub and new world city, Paddo stands strong as a melting pot of

fashion, art and community spirit.

Whether you are new to Paddington or a loyal local, there is always

something to discover!

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gone dotty (coverart)you are here!a day in paddington (timeline)

find your way (map attack)coffeecoffeecoffeeom nom nom (food)retail therapy

hey good looking (street style)i feel pretty (beauty)

creativity (antiques + galleries)paddo pictorial

paddington proprietors (leanne)paddington proprietors (thea)howdy neighbour (rosalie)around the corner (bardon)ye olde paddington + testimonials

fin (thanks for reading!)

a day in paddington

A visit to Paddington may, at first, seem overwhelming. We are spoiled with choices of eateries, retailers and

leisurely hangouts. If you simply do not know where to start, your day might go something like this...

Take in the fresh

air and some early morning cardio with a stroll through the suburbs. [Warning: Paddington may

contain hills]

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There are almost

too many amazing breakfast spots in

Paddington. Simpatico, Lure on Latrobe,

Pandemonium & Eurovida are among

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Antique hunters, interior

decorators, modern fashionistas ...

welcome home.

a spot of shopping

Time for a break?

Grab a pick-me-up drink & head for a place with a view!

Upper Latrobe has got you covered.

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Have you

shopped until you dropped? The day is young! Make sure

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shopaholics

Why not catch a flick at

Rosalie or The Barracks?

midday movie

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{stay a while in style}

Movenpick at The Barracks or

Gelateria Cremona at Rosalie? Double

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for dessert?

Anyone for salsa at

Casablanca? Or cool jazz at

Jazzcat?

music & dancing

What’s on the menu?

Authentic Italian? Spicy Indian? Turkish, French, Japanese,

Nepalese, Asian Fusion...? It’s up to

you!

dinner reservationsSit

back and relax. Visit Trammies

Corner to soak in the city skyline. Or, for pre-dinner drinks, head to The Lark, Peasant or

Cartel.

unwind

Indulge at The Little Patisserie,

Monty’s Chocolates, Couture Cupcakes

or Pamela’s Pantry.

afternoon tea

Halfway mark, well

done! Time for some lunch. May we suggest ISassafrass,

Hanna Rosa or Nekoya? p10 for

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paddington’s

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Urban Grind | 131 Latrobe Tce

The first thing you will notice about Urban Grind is a sense of familiarity and loyalty. Customers and barristers are all on a

first name basis, adding to the already warm and cosy vibe. The second thing you will notice about Urban Grind is their amazing coffee, premium beans brewed with precision. Greatcoffee, conversation and community spirit.

Blake & Taylor | 11 Latrobe Tce

Paddington is all about convergence. Espresso bars merged with galleries, boutiques married with cafes. The Blake & Taylor building was once the

Paddington Butcher Shop in the late 1800s. These days, they specialise in vintage furniture with a neutral palette. Their in-store cafe offer Veneziano coffee, decadent cakes and high tea for a special treat.

Decked Cafe | 107 Latrobe Tce (Paddo Central)

The Decked Cafe crew are firm believers in happiness and positive thinking. Why else would they have filled their glass

tables with Lego, toy dinosaurs and marbles but to put a smile on your face? They serve up Vivo coffee, home made baked goods, wraps and sandwiches. For a friendly, casual environment, Decked is the place to be.

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Black Cat Books & Cafe | 179 Latrobe Tce

Getting lost in a good book with a cup of tea is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Black Cat is an independent book seller

with a wide range of titles and a cafe secreted away downstairs. The cafe boasts comfy lounges and a spacious deck outside. Relax, have a chat, grab a Merlo coffee and let the day unfold.

Anouk | 212 Given Terrace

Anouk’s seasonal, ever changing menu means you will be pleasantly surprised every visit. With footpath dining you can enjoy a coffee amidst

the action in the open air. The building, once an apothecary, now caters to people’s health in a different, more delicious way. Anouk is a great place to grab breakfast and a coffee to start the day off right.

Monty’s Chocolates | 155 Latrobe Tce

Not a caffeine fiend? That’s cool, Monty’s Chocolates caters to the addiction of a different bean. Monty’s

specialises in imported European chocolate and their infamous hot drinking chocolate (you will need a spoon). Boutique cocoa goodness lines the walls with fresh floral arrangements also available. The perfect place to spoil someone special (including yourself).

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caffe per favore? {fancy a cuppa?}

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There are unlimited coffee

hotspots in Paddington.

We’ve chosen a few with

particularly great ambience

& menus, but there are

many more places for coffee

connoisseurs.

Home-style cooking and a chilled-out atmosphere

are captured in this vibrant green Queenslander.

Vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs rejoice- Pando’s

has a menu catering to all tastes! Pando’s is a perfect (and popular) breakfast

destination.

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Pandemonium

Other words for lark: merry, frolic, carefree,

melodious. The Lark at Paddington embraces

all of the above and has made a name for itself as a destination to unwind with a tipple or two. Inventive cocktails, boutique wines

and tantalisng tapas await.

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The Lark

Simpatico {al fresco}Sassafrass {healthy habits}

Newa Chhe’n{taste of nepal}Cafe Di Siam {tasty thai}

Harem {turkish delights}Hanna Rosa {brunch spot}

Want More?

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The Little Patisserie

{long lunches & cosy cafes}foodies bliss

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Macaroons, cupcakes and friands, oh my!

Justify it however you want, you know you need to have

one... or two... or maybe just a small bucketful. Who can resist a delicate pastry, looking at you so longingly from its glass prison. Go! Set

it free! Hurry!

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Hampton’s Home Living

Bonjourno! Il Posto, proud providers of authentic

Italiano cuisine, offer the perfect setting for an

intimate dinner or group gathering. The restaurant’s creators embrace Italian

hertiage, giving it a contemporary execution. Delizioso, buon appetito!

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New kids on the block, Jazzcat, have settled

nicely into the Paddington groove. A brave new venture

combining Asian cuisine with a European twist has paid off. East meets West at Jazzcat, with cool jazz

stylings performed live by the owner every weekend.

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Jazzcat

Stunning verandah views of the burgeoning city

skyline welcome you at Hampton’s. This cafe-meets-

homewares spot has fast become a favourite in the

local scene. Breakfast & lunch options are decadent and tasty. The homewares are equally as delightful.

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The Java Lounge{comfy}Kookaburra Cafe {classic}

Crust Pizza {gourmet pizza}Eurovida {european cuisine}

Fundies {awesome organic}Gourmet Providores {deliish}

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Venturing off the beaten track is always a good

option and Side Street is no exception. Although, it’s still on the main thoroughfare. I was going for wordplay

okay? Top Aussie designers Sass & Bide, Jessie Hill and

Nicola Finetti call Side Street home. Fun, functional fashions. The best kind.

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{shop ‘til you drop}retail therapy

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Olive Home {bright & stylish}Always Habit {for the lads}

Zazzy {party frocks}Trading Circle {fair trade}

Annah Stretton {nz design}Biome {eco living}

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Side Street

A colour explosion, an eclectic mecca, a

fashion affair for yourself and your home. Thousand

Island Dressing does not fit into any one category. From ballgown bling to bohemian beach style,

bespoke French brooches to the brightest of lamps... if you can’t find it here, it probably

doesn’t exist.

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We Live Like This

Sunkissed skin, long weekends, summer

festivals. This is Australia and we live like this. WLLT proudly stocks

homegrown designers and manufacturers who mix

style and practicality. This boutique understands the

importance of finely crafted garments and timeless

trends..

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{paddo’s shopping mecca}

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Shoe Station {fancy feet}AP Design House {interiors}

Chasing Bow {ladies style}Living Silk {formal elegance}

Harry Henry {gentlemen}Ginza {tokyo inspired}

Jean & Joyce

Brace yourself. You may feel a sudden urge to fill

your home with every piece J&J has in store. This mother/daughter run boutique will tempt you with an array of

unique decor and exclusive garments as well as fab sections for the lads and

little ones. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Prepare for a

sensory feast.

Where can you find Mexican-inspired

giftware, Samantha Robinson porcelain and the coveted Riley Burnett

jewellery range? Oh, right. Here! Green Tangerine is a great place for gift

shopping... self-gifts included. This little nook is positively brimming with

quirky, quality finds.

Du Monde, in French, means ‘world’. This

gorgeous boutique is the creation of interior designer

Daryl Wark, a man who knows classic elegance with a modern touch. Du Monde is testament to the saying ‘good things come

in small packages’, packed with European flair. Candles,

linens, stationary + more.

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looking good{feeling great}

{beauty is a verb}

Ed’s salon is squeezed comfortably between

the cafes and shopfronts of upper Latrobe Terrace. According to Ed, her door is open to anyone seeking “hair happiness”. The team

at Ed Hope have their scissors and sharpened and

irons hot, ready to match your with a new ‘do.

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The hedonistic argue that pleasure is the only

intrinsic good in life. Who says that’s a bad thing?

Sometimes we all need to indulge. Whether it be with a massage, facial, foot scrub or nail buff. To be beautiful, you have to feel beautiful

and that’s where the team at Beauty on Latrobe can

help.

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Who knew there was an urban oasis right in

the heart of Paddington? We did! Urban Retreat is a boutique massage space specialising in professional

de-stressing. They even have signature massages! Body

scrubs, mud wraps, couples packages and reflexology

are all on the pamper-packed menu.

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14Brow Bar {the brow experts}Lash Me{luscious lashes}

Suzina Melina {salon style}Vitale Life {healthy living}

King’s Beauty {treat yourself}Ambience {unwind}

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street style{out & about}

{people in paddo}

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WHAT ARE YOU WEARING TODAY? Camilla Franks kaftan, Riley Burnett earrings and Unearthed cuff FAVOURITE PLACE IN PADDINGTON? Thousand Island Dressing WHO IS YOUR STYLE ICON? Style queen Camilla Franks YOUR STYLE IN TWO WORDS: Bright Adventurous FAVOURITE TREND THIS SPRING/SUMMER? I love wedges!

Sarah Scott / 26 / Student+Retail

WHAT ARE YOU WEARING TODAY? Industrie shorts & a shirt that was accidentally dyed in the wash FAVOURITE PLACE IN PADDINGTON? Couture Cupcakes at Bardon WHO IS YOUR STYLE ICON? Rock God Dave Grohl YOUR STYLE IN TWO WORDS: Averagely Quirky FAVOURITE TREND THIS SPRING/SUMMER? Bright colours mashed with patterns

WHAT ARE YOU WEARING TODAY? Sportscraft blouse & necklace from a Toowong jeweler FAVOURITE PLACE IN PADDINGTON? Living Silk WHO IS YOUR STYLE ICON? Megan Gale - she is always so elegant and confident YOUR STYLE IN TWO WORDS: Classical Comfort FAVOURITE TREND THIS SPRING/SUMMER? Bright, brilliant colours!

Hans Hurt / 30 / Social Services Nerida Davis / 60 / Retired

Lethbridge Gallery | 136 Latrobe TceArtisan Brett Lethbridge believes making and exhibiting art are experiences to be shared with creative kinfolk. Craftsmanship, energy and innovation are key elements in the artwork that calls this gallery home. If you have an eye for detail or an introspective yearning, visit Lethbridge Gallery and ponder the creative side of life. Art classes and workshops are also available.

Paddington Antiques Centre | 167 Latrobe TceAntique hunters, kitsch collectors and retro enthusiasts... welcome home. Time is frozen at the Paddington Antiques Centre in an iconic building that was once the Plaza Theatre. Everything from fine jewellery to war memorabilia, vintage wedding dresses to old-school film cameras are tucked into every nook and cranny. The centre is bursting with things long forgotten, waiting to be discovered again.

Percolator Gallery | 134 Latrobe TceNewly emerging and well-established artists share the Percolator Gallery in harmony. The gallery showcases contemporary art by anyone who chooses to hire our the venue. Paintings, craftwork, jewellery and photography adorn the space and attract rousing support from the community when each new exhibit opens.

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Paddington

Proprietors

How long have you been

a ‘Paddington Proprietor’? 10 years

as of next year!

What has made you stay in Paddington over the years?

The proximity to the city and the special leafy ambience of

the area

What do you think sets Paddington apart from other suburbs? The gorgeous Queenslander houses that have been converted into stores and places of business

What is one of your favourite memories from your time in Paddington? The Paddington

Street Festival where a young Katie Noonan

& her brother performed in their band George in the middle of the street outside the Paddo Tavern

What is the best thing about being your own boss? You get to do what you like, when you like ... and you get to choose the people you work with!

What is your favourite item from your store? A huge, bright dragon kite we used to have with a seven metre long tail

What would you pick as the soundtrack to your life? ”Here Comes the Sun”

Sum up Paddington in three words: hilly, history, community

Sum up your store in three words: colourful, surprising, eclectic

What does the future hold? We have just moved to a beautiful new store a few doors down from our old location, with a Juliet bench at the back for customers to sit & relax

Favourite Paddington Place... To Shop: All the boutiques & Black Cat Books To Eat: Anouk ... & Urban Grind for coffee To Relax: my deck at home

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Jean & JoyceHow long

have you been a ‘Paddington

Proprietor’? Two years in December!

What has made you stay in Paddington over the years? I

love the community feel of the strip and the friendships that

have been made with customers and fellow proprietors

What do you think sets Paddington apart from other suburbs? The amazing mix of boutiques, restaurants, cafes, galleries and private residences all living harmoniously in our beautiful suburb

What is the best thing about being your own boss?

Seeing your vision come to life and knowing that you have created something that has been warmly welcomed by your customers

What is your favourite item from your store? Can I say everything?! Mondocherry artworks, Tickled Pink Cards and our Bespoke letterpress range... all handmade in Brisbane by some very passionate and lovely ladies. That is what Jean & Joyce is all about!

Sum up Paddington in three words: Big Happy Family!

Sum up your store in three words: All Things Beautiful!

What does the future hold? We hope to be a mainstay in Paddington and continue to foster relationships with our customers who have become more like friends! We also have a few exciting projects up our sleeve!

Favourite Paddington Place... To Shop: Upper Latrobe Tce To Eat: Too many! We are definitely spoiled with choice To Relax: The Paddington Antiques Centre, getting lost in the history of all the beautiful things

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Proprietors

just around the corner...{rosalie}

Calling all banditos & banditas! Rosalie

is Brisbane’s hot pocket, serving up flavours from

around the world. The Burrito Bar has fast

become famous for its cheesy, beany goodness married with south of the border spices. Salsa in for

a Mexican pint, day of the dead decor and taco

overload.

2/11 Nash Street

Burrito Bar

Motion pictures, the talkies, whatever you

call them, a trip to the movies is still a special outing for all. The Blue

Room’s intimate cinemas will make you feel like you are at a private screening. Replace

your standard popcorn & softdrink for Spanish

antipasto & a glass of house red and let the reel role.

151 Baroona RdBlue Room Cinebar

Gelato represents all that is good in beautiful

Italia. Sweet, humble and moreish. Gelateria Cremona

scoop up iced heaven so authentico you can

almost hear serenades from Venetian gondolas. Their handcrafted flavours are

out of this world. Bellissimo, Rosalie! Due scoops, per

favore!

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Gelateria Cremona

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{bardon}

If Bardon was an office space, the Red Baron

coffee cart would be the proverbial watercooler. Emblazoned with a little

man in his flying machine, ‘the baron’ serves up a hot beverage for a donation

to the honesty box. People meet, catch up, drink

coffee... what more could you want?

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70-72 Macgregor TceCrank House Cyclery

65-69 Macgregor TceCouture Cupcakes

The lads at Crank House are hard at work,

restoring the beauty to the art of cycling. Forget uncomfortable spandex

and the burn of lactic acid, put your feet to the pedals

and feel the freedom of the two-wheeler. The

Cyclery crew are ready to partner you with the perfect

velocipede.

The cupcake. So small, so simple, so fiendishly

delicious. A cupcake can say many things. “Happy birthday”, “I love you” or

maybe just “you deserve some cake”. Couture

Cupcakes are as pleasing to the taste buds as they are to the eyes. The red velvet is always a winner. Go on, you

deserve one.

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Rosalie & Bardon are filled

with amazing eateries, beauty

bars and retail shopfronts. Do

yourself a favour, go for a

wander & explore these great

little pockets!

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Fernberg House 1952 Conrad’s Meats Truck 1925 Handy’s Grocery 1905

War Memorial Unveiling 1922 Paddington Suburbia 1929 Ithaca Baths 1943

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Before the hustle and bustle of city life set in, Paddington was filled with rural allotments and gentlemen estates. The streets were lined with humble worker’s cottages and

family businesses, replaced today by boutique shopfronts, cafes and renovated homes. Despite the many changes that Paddington has gone through, it remains a place for

people from all walks of life to meet, chat and celebrate.

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Thanks to pictureqld.slq.qld.gov.au

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‘I love the mix of

old & new, the eclectic people & all the little nooks & crannies there are to explore

’Kate Phillips

‘I love Paddington

because of the thrift stores at genuine 1980s

prices!

’Hayley Lees

‘I love Paddington

because it is one of the only places where I

can shop at alternative boutiques

’Jane Schon

‘I love Paddington

because it’s like visiting a country town without

leaving the city!

’Dylan Morris

‘I love Paddington

because every place has its own unique style. Plus

great coffee!

’Monique Fenn

There is so much more to Paddington than what we could squeeze into these pages. We’ve given you a head start, the rest is up to you. Explore, imagine & enjoy your visit. See you around!Love, The Paddington Pulse xx

‘I love Paddington because of the

community feel + all the humble success is inspiring

’Morgan Daly

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