Those mornings whiling away the hours – you know the place, the perfect spot for that glorious ray of warm, earlyday sun. You savour your cup of espresso - rich and piping hot as always. There’s a hum of customers building inside and a steady stream of dog-walkers and commuters outside. The caffeine is just starting to kick in and yes, this is exactly what you needed to set the tone for the day.
Just like that, it’s the first Wednesday of the month again - Aces & Aperols at Gladstone. It was a real hit last time; great banter and a good game - it might just be a regular thing. That backhand volley needs work, but the Sunday afternoon warmup felt good, and you’re all set for a few sets against the other regulars.
Word is, this is THE place now. Just oozing with sophistication; and the wine list isn’t half-bad either. You normally wouldn’t dream to take out-of-towners to a retail store on their first foray into Parnell, but this place is just exquisite - a feast for the senses; so what better place to start? Beautifully designed and thoughtfully curated with brands you used to just get from Net-a-Porter, can anyone ever really question your impeccable taste after taking them here? I think not.
It’s places like this that help exemplify the modern character of northern Parnell. Filled with savvy creatives and progressive businesses, the Textile Centre district of 2022 has a reputation for being achingly cool and oh-so-chic. Barulho plays a key part in this developing scene, weaving global influence into Parnell’s dining culture and adding diversity to the businesses in the area.
From its humble beginnings as a corner tapas bar to a full restaurant and popular mecca for local gastronomes, thisis now one the city’s most sought after Spanish restaurants.And the best part? It’s just a few minutes’ walk from Elysian.
Let’s dispel a myth... Parnell Road isn’t just for tourists and ex-US Presidents. The boutique businesses here are the lifeblood of the village – some of them have been here for decades. It’s the traditional foil to the edgy modernity of the Textile Centre district. It’s what keeps Parnell feeling like a neighbourhood rather than a cosmopolitan inner-city suburb. Here, history is respectfully preserved, revered and celebrated by all, not least by locals.
Locals know when specific areas of Parnell are at their most beautiful - like early-morning during late-spring at the rose gardens – birdsong, morning dew and flowers in full-bloom; peaceful and near perfect. And Judges Bay – the first hour after sunrise you might see Kingfishers flock to the coastal edges drenched in golden light, and it may just be you and a local kayaker enjoying the serene tranquility of the water.
Adjacent to Balfour Road, this three-bedroom garden apartment enjoys a north-western aspect with a dual-outlook from the living and western outlook from two of the bedrooms.
