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Spirit of authentic Italian street food
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Making Pasta with Proprietary Blend Flour ITALIAN Street Kitchen has brought the spirit of authentic Italian street food to the buzzing and growing community of Bella Vista, Norwest Esplanade.
ISK off ers more than just food, it shares with you the atmosphere of the streets of Italy, where eating is a fun and transient aff air during the day and into the evening.
It’s a place to gather with friends and family over simple, fresh dishes that burst with Italian history, fl avour and culture.
Th e Isabella inspiration is symbolic of a young entrepreneurial Italian who’s travelled throughout Italy exploring diff erent dishes, regional infl uences and styles to create a dynamic streets style menu.
Brought to you by the Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group, Italian Street Kitchen offers an experience of Italian street food culture that pays homage to a range of re-translated traditional dishes from various regions of Italy.
It is set inside an open, dynamic and modern venue that embodies the culture and ideals of present-day Italia. Expect fresh and delicate house-made pastas, with gluten free and vegan options, light and delicate wood fi red pizzas and plates of pollo, carne and pesce, all cooked to perfection.
Th ese mouth-watering dishes have their roots in tradition and the menu is inspired by various provinces of Italy, with contemporary twists on classics that are loaded with fl avour.
On the pasta front, the slow braised osso buco ragu pasta with saff ron pappardelle & bone marrow pangratt ato embodies comforting qualities we know for sure Italian ancestors and their ancestors ate something similar.
Pair these dishes with classic Italian cocktails, regional wines or a selection of beers from the lively and eclectic bar, for a fabulous night out.
Of course, pizza has been a staple since the 19th Century, and here we lean on tradition, with house-made pizza dough that is risen for 48hrs, then baked until it is light and crispy. A classic, with a twist is the Fungi, Mozzarella, oven roasted mushrooms and gorgonzola, or the Vegan Lover with tomato, vegan mozzarella, eggplant, mushroom, zucchini and capsicum. DELICIOSO!
Food Manager Giulio Marchese said: “Our pasta is made in house daily from a blend of diff erent fl ours imported from Northern Italy that is exclusively to ISK. We developed a unique blend in collaboration with Le 5 Stagionir to ensure the pizza and pasta experience is unique to the brand.”
Book at: www.italianstreetkitchen.com.com.au
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Final design unveiled for Regatt a Park Transformation will result in an iconic space of international status
Artist impressions of the new Regatta Park.
REGATTA Park on the Nepean River is set to become the new focal point for nature, leisure and recreation in Western Sydney with the final design for a $24M upgrade showcasing a spectacular transformation.
Th e fi nal design released is the result of years of careful planning, and consultation with the community and brings to life a shared vision for Regatt a Park as a dynamic space that celebrates, activates, and enhances the Nepean River.
Funding to transform Regatt a Park was announced as part of the Western Sydney City Deal, with $9M contributed from Penrith City Council and $15M from the Australian and NSW Governments through the Western Sydney City Deal’s Western Parkland City Liveability Program.
Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown OAM said the Regatt a Park project showcases collaboration between all levels of government and the community to deliver a city-shaping project which will be enjoyed for generations to come. working hard; while studying for his
HSC this year he was working before and after school, and in the school holidays, at Woolworths and KFC to help his family with the bills.
He was also very interested in learning a trade, so when his school careers adviser told him about a special Western Sydney pre-apprenticeship bootcamp developed by training and apprentice hire group Productivity Force and its business partner Productivity Bootcamp, he was keen to get started.
On December 11, Andrew was among 18 pre-apprentices aged 16 to 22 to graduate from what is one of Australia’s most rigorous pre-apprenticeship training programs. Th ey were the fi rst group to graduate from the Campbelltown training facility, which opened in late October.
Located at the Maryfi elds Estate in Campbelltown, it’s the third such facility in Sydney. Bootcamps are also held in Penrith and Quakers Hill, with a fourth training centre opening in Nowra on the South Coast in 2021.
Since Productivity Force was established in 2015, 200 young people aged 15 to 30 who have graduated from Productivity Bootcamp have been employed across various trades.
Th e intensive, 8-week bootcamp is designed to replicate a building site environment. Participants work hands-on as a
“Regatt a Park is an important and muchloved part of the Nepean River precinct and it’s wonderful to see all levels of government and our community work together to create an iconic park for Penrith that we can all be proud of,” Cr McKeown said.
“Th e delivery of the new Regatt a Park precinct and Council’s ongoing program of work to revitalise the Nepean River will further strengthen Penrith’s position as Western Sydney’s most liveable city.”
Visitors will come from all over Sydney
Melissa McIntosh MP, Federal Member for Lindsay, said this signifi cant investment will not only create a fantastic space for local families to enjoy, but also a unique area that will att ract visitors from all over Western Sydney.
“Our community took an active role in designing an interactive play space which is fully fenced and includes play equipment for children of all ages which is a key feature of Regatt a Park. Th is is a fantastic display team – a vital skill on a building site – and they gain new, practical skills across a range of diff erent trades including carpentry, cabinetry, plumbing, electrical, roof tiling, waterproofi ng, scaff olding, concreting, bricklaying, landscaping and formwork.
“We believe these are Sydney’s – if not Australia’s – most job-ready apprentices. Th ey are physically fi t to work on a construction site, are instilled with work values needed to succeed in the industry, and they know what is expected of them once they gain their apprenticeship,” says Kieran Duff y, Executive Director of Productivity Force.
“Our mission is to train, equip and upskill young people through these thorough face-to-face, practical, challenging, fun and hands-on bootcamps.”
Steve Mitchell, Sydney Construction Manager with Rydalmere’s Stowe Australia, which has employed three Productivity Force apprentices and will soon be employing another four, calls the training “second to none”. the values and focus on productivity that Productivity Force instils in their pre-apprentices,” he says.
“What also stands out is that they’re camp really prepares them; it puts these young people ahead of the pack. We employed our fi rst Productivity Force graduate three years ago and his enthusiasm has not wavered in that time.” of community spirit and I look forward to seeing the project when it is underway,” said Ms McIntosh.
“Families will be able to access a pathway to the river, new playgrounds, outdoor dining and kiosk areas as well as sporting ovals. Th ese upgrades and enhancing our natural environment also mean families have access to healthy, active living in our community.”
Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said Regatt a Park was already a destination for Penrith residents and the planned upgrade would make the most of the open space.
“Fresh air, recreation, and the great outdoors have never been more important to Sydneysiders,” Mr Ayres said.
“Th is massive investment will transform the experience of a visit to Regatt a Park and make it a valued local asset for generations to come.”
Th e fi nal design features two new playgrounds, an accessible pathway to the river foreshore, over-water viewing platforms,
Sydney’s most job-ready apprentices hit the ground running
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committ ed to the four-year apprenticeship. Th ey are committ ed to learning. Th e Boota kiosk with outdoor dining areas, junior
Andrew Tran. Kieran Duffy, Executive Director of Productivity Force.
For Andrew Tran, the bootcamp gave him the chance to try out various trades and learn essential skills. One of the best things about the experience, he says, was the “supportive environment”.
“Th e staff and other bootcamp participants are all so friendly and welcoming. It’s like being a part of a family,” says Andrew, who lives in Fairfi eld. “I like helping people, so working in a team and being part of the process that makes things happen was really rewarding.”
Today Andrew is looking forward to beginning his next chapter as a plumbing apprentice.
For host employers looking for jobready pre-apprentices, email letstalk@ productivityforce.com.au.
Th e next bootcamp begins in January 2021. For further information go to productivitybootcamp.com.au cricket oval, functional carpark and green open space areas for a variety of activities.
A key feature of the new Regatt a Park is a new inclusive play space which was designed by the community using an interactive online tool earlier this year. Th e play space is fully fenced and includes high-quality play equipment for kids of all ages.
An additional 400 trees are set to be planted throughout the precinct to increase Penrith’s green grid, provide natural shade as well as create a shaded link from Penrith’s City Centre to the Nepean River.
Further enhancement of Regatt a Park is planned in the future with the adaptive reuse of the Old Police Cott age. Council is working to restore this heritage building and bring it to life with a café and restaurant that off ers magnifi cent views of the Nepean River.
Construction of the project is due to start in June 2021, with the upgrade set to be complete in 2022.
Find out more at: penrith.city/regattapark or visit yoursaypenrith.com.au/regatta-park.
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