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ARRISTA Matt Hargreaves’ recipe of that aromatic co ee that regular customers come back daily for has been part of his business dream since teenage years. “It’s a style of blend you can’t fault,” the 32-year-old self-taught entrepreneur said when asked what makes his cafe at Marsden Park’s HomeCo shopping centre a popular one for co ee lovers. As many as 3,000 cups branded with the signature the Baristas’ Shed logo y out his caf? from morning opening till afternoon closing time each week. It surely is a load of perfect brews to prepare for customers in a hurry, along with an array of tempting recipes, sandwiches and salads, for the hardworking sta . “It’s a avoursome blend of rich co ee, caramelised, fruity and nutty, milky with chocolate in 100 percent arabica that I roast every week,” said Matt. “I’ve kept the same blend of co ee I’ve been serving my customers for ve years now.” From age 14, Matt worked after-school at KFC and restaurants around the Hills district. While on these jobs, and while a student at Northholm Grammar School, he said he taste-tested various co ee blends, and that’s when he had set his future dream to open his own caf? and create his own co ee blend. “I’ve experimented di erent blends to see what people really like and what they don’t like. Then I sat down with a co ee roaster and tested at least 200 blends I’ve made over months to come up with the nal product we serve today,” he said.
The team aty Barristya's Shed.
During the pandemic, when trade slowed down and working from home became the norm of his customers, Matt created a lockdown menu with his co ee blend created in a teamwork with the Black Drum Roasters. At the same time, he and the roasters began brewing the Baristas’ Shed blend into a kilo pack of ready to brew co ee on wholesale for customers to take home and make themselves for their daily co ee x if they can’t pop in at his caf?.
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Long-term oral health a priority
T Finesse Dental i n Stanhope Gardens, the team of dentists, oral health therapists, dental assistants and administrative sta is dedicated to improving and maintaining your oral health. Whether you need preventative care, cosmetic dentistry or oral surgery, you will be in great hands. Finesse Dental is committed to providing our patients with high quality, friendly professional services, provide you with a high standard of dental treatment at an a ordable price in a state-ofthe-art practice. Each of the dental practitioners strive to provide our patients with treatment options suitable to individual needs. Finesse Dental develops this by listening to patient’s concerns and working with them to help achieve a healthy
mouth and attractive smile. All sta are united in the e ort to deliver excellent dental service and to make each patient as comfortable as possible. They aim to maintain a caring environment that is respectful of all our patients. The goal is to educate, inspire, and develop long-term relationships with patients who are proud to be part of the process and demonstrating enthusiasm by embracing their responsibility for achieving long term oral health. To enquire about any dental services, contact us on info@finessedental.com.au or (02) 8824 4800. For more details about Finesse Dental, visit https://finessedental.com.au and https://www. facebook.com/finesse.dental.stanhopegardens.
“We now have customers buying our co ee packages who are from regional areas like Orange [in the Central West] and beyond, people from Berowra [and northern] coastal areas, and from Manly and other [eastern Sydney] suburbs.” “People from all over these places are enjoying our co ee blend and if they can’t come in at Marsden Park, we know they can still enjoy it at home or at their workplaces if they order online from us.” Last year, Mr Hargreaves celebrated his seventh year in business making nest co ee and delicious meals that already earned him a prized recognition winning the Blacktown Local Business Award in 2019. “We just want to say to them that we’re here in Western Sydney bringing out really good co ee, alluring meals and lovely people to meet, you need not travel far to enjoy a great cuppa,” he said. His caf? is now open on Fridays and Saturday nights for ‘The Baristas’ Shed Italiano’ from 6pm serving up customers who’s asked for their favourite cuisine, iconic co ee, drinks and ambience they crave for in their neighbourhood. Check out the Baristas’ Shed coffee and menu at www.thebaristasshed.com.au.
Cumberland Ford: best in the West
UMBERLAND Ford is more than a car dealership, they are a local company employing more than 40 sta who come from Blacktown and surrounding suburbs. The dedicated team of professionals excel in sales, service, parts, nance, administration and after sales. Cumberland Ford is your go-to destination in the heart of Blacktown since the business was established in 2000. As your trusted local Ford dealer, Cumberland Ford o er a diverse range of new, demonstrator and used vehicles, all of them competitively priced. Beyond sales, their skilled technicians provide topnotch maintenance and repair services to keep your Ford
running smoothly. Cumberland Ford is a proud sponsor, actively participating in Blacktown city council events and supporting local sporting clubs. Thery are committed to providing our customers a seamless automotive ownership experience. Come in and see what Cumberland Ford can o er you. For all your automotive requirements, contact us on enquiries@cumberlandford.com.au or (02) 9622 0400. To see the range of cars for sale, visit www. cumberlandford.com.au and www.facebook.com/ cumberlandford.
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