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Jamie Bellas 26 national dreamer David McGuinness 40 international dreamer Alice Waters

“I just love living the simplest possible life.”

– JAMIE BELLAS ON HAPPINESS

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Daniella Germain 08 global report Conscience 10 rolemodels Derek Paynter Michael Cazzolato 12 neighbourhood 14 search 16 pavement

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managing editor carl lindgren business manager wendy schipper editor mikki brammer editorial assistant libby davis copy editor matthew brady art director lila theodoros web/graphic designers nick bligh, sarah hyne, kate stower photographer libby davis assistant advertising manager chrisanthi demos account managers gemma gordon, leonie ruegg financial controller kathryn lindgren admin assistant melinda halloran web developers morgan daly, dino latoga contributors frances frangenheim, eric lindgren interns anne-cerise bigote, ashton rigg map babies jasper york, mia, milo day, mollie, oscar map sponsor kids modester, narboth map foster animals maxwell the rhino, migaloo the whale, sinya the elephant

fashion / health / beauty 20 street 21 raw 22 cloth Carlien Helmink 24 grooming Brad Kalavitinos

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– ALICE WATERS ON CHANGE

“ Follow your dream.”

– DAVID MCGUINNESS ON THE KEY TO SUCCESS

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managing editor’s note Welcome to map magazine’s 132nd issue. This issue we celebrate a wonderful collection of dreamers who specialise in creating outstanding ideas and offerings when it comes to the world of food. Having recently returned from Bali, I was exposed to a wide variety of international food and Indonesian cuisine. What I found the most inspiring (and tasty) was the street food from the local warungs – usually small family-owned restaurants that serve items such as nasi goreng (fried rice), mie goreng (fried noodles), gado gado (steamed vegetables, boiled potato, boiled egg and peanut sauce) or longtong (compacted rolled rice) with bean sprouts, ground peanuts, lime juice, salt and many hot chilies. Whilst many might be concerned about catching a dreaded ‘bug’ from these types of places, as long as you choose wisely (where locals are eating), they offer a world of fresh market ingredients combined to create mouthwatering flavours.

The world of street food, no matter where you are on the planet, is an inspirational hotbed of tastes! A good friend of mine, Michael Kramer, recently returned from a trip to Cambodia where he was confronted by the poverty of the country and the amount of kids living in orphanages. Wanting to help in some way, Michael decided to create a cookbook, Food for the Soul, where 100% of the $20 purchase price goes to the charity Together for Cambodia. Michael managed to bring together a printer, photographer, designer and a Cambodian chef to create what is the first in a series of cookbooks aiming to raise money for those in need (p.08). As Margaret Mead once said: ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.’

Whether it’s Alice Water’s ‘Delicious Revolution’ (p.40) or Jamie Bellas’ unique approach to a daily ritual (p.18), food has the ability to do more than just serve a function – it can help change the world for the better. Remember to dream ...

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Managing Editor carl@mapmagazine.com.au

“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”

– JAMES BEARD

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map magazine aims to foster a culture of confidence, spirit & individuality in people to help them embrace a mindset where they can be positive about the future.

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MISTAKE “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” ELBERT HUBBARD “A man’s errors are his portals of discovery.” JAMES JOYCE

ark editor’s MEMO

Whether it’s a bakery filled with buttery delights, a cosy espresso nook, or a greengrocer who lovingly knows the origin of every vegetable adorning his shelves, every community has a local providore who has captured its heart.

The fact that, in a world of fast-food and mass production, such people not only still exist but also have the opportunity to thrive within communities is one of life’s great blessings. This month, we celebrate those purveyors of authentic, simple produce who make our daily eating rituals a joy. Gracing the pages of our July Eat issue are three inspiring providores – local espresso legend Jamie Bellas; David McGuinness, co-owner of Sydney’s Bourke Street Bakery; and Alice Waters, the pioneering chef behind Californian gourmet institution, Chez Panisse. And thank you to all of the other local purveyors who make our lives a joy – we appreciate all that you do!

Mikki Brammer, Editor mikki@mapmagazine.com.au

LIVE BELOW THE LINE

The fight to eliminate extreme global poverty can be tackled with a meagre two dollars. Whilst our smallest gold coin may not move mountains in economic terms, it is an essential element of the Live Below the Line campaign. Challenging participants to experience what it is like to live off the equivalent of the international extreme poverty line, the initiative encourages Australians to live off $2 a day for five days, with the aim to face the raw realities of global poverty. Join the fight and raise awareness online. @ www.livebelowtheline.com.au

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Directed by and starring Jodie Foster, The Beaver invites the industrious mammal to try its hand at acting.

For bigshot executive Walter Black (Mel Gibson), salvation comes in the form of a furry, slightly weatheredlooking beaver hand puppet. In a desperate attempt to pull himself out from the depths of depression, Walter decides to enlist his newfound beaver persona as a tool for re-building relationships. Armed with

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his puppet’s assertive personality and a new sense of hope, Walter embarks on a life-changing journey. For your chance to attend map magazine’s special screening at Dendy Portside on Wednesday July 20 at 7:00 pm, visit www.mapmagazine.com.au and follow the win links. 111 lucky entrants will receive a double pass to the screening. Winners will be notified by email. Good luck!

A skilled multitasker, Norman Borlaug juggled roles as both an agronomist and a humanitarian.

A 1970 Nobel Laureate for his contributions to world peace through improving food supply, Norman championed effective agricultural practices. Deemed the father of the ‘green revolution’, he dreamed of a world that placed greater emphasis on global food security.

“The first essential component of social justice is adequate food for all mankind.”

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An illustrated celebration of the recipes passed down from her Mexican grandmother to her mother and then her, Daniella Germain’s My Abuela’s Table – published by Hardie Grant – is a veritable feast. age 34. born Brisbane. thing that made the world sit up and take notice of you I’ve just published an

illustrated Mexican cookbook called My Abuela’s Table. describe yourself in ten words A hard-working, creative, obsessive, perfectionist, caring, sensitive, quiet, daydreamer. gets you out of bed in the morning

Coffee and deadlines. something you discovered this month I can do a live radio interview without falling to pieces due to nerves! last thing that made you smile My dog Ruby, snuggled on my lap while I type this.

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As a spoon deftly slices through the shimmering, colourful mass of delectable gelatin goodness, a slight tremor quakes and jiggles across the dessert plate. For the ingenious duo behind luxury jelly creator Bompas & Parr, the delightfully playful aspect of jelly serves as both inspiration and motivation. In keeping with afternoon-tea traditions, the British gastronomic adventurers transform traditional jelly dishes into inspiring and breathtaking works of art, from bespoke jelly moulds and delicate English jellies, to food and design consultancy and architectural jelly-design projects. The duo’s artistry is captured in their first ever book, Jelly with Bompas & Parr, which presents a visual feast sure to make you salivate. @ www.jellymongers.co.uk

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With a simple flick of a switch, a lightbulb casts a glow across a room – shedding light into hidden corners, and radiating warmth. When it comes time to replace a lightbulb, the New 0York City-based designer of the Peg Lamp decided to bid goodbye to the traditional twisting motion associated with replacing lightbulbs, and instead made the process revolve around a clamp mechanism. Intrigued by everyday objects, designer Steffi Min manipulates the action of a clothes peg, which allows the new bulb to be seamlessly held in place by a large wooden peg. With the streets and urban nooks of Brooklyn serving as her creative muse, Steffi fuses fresh ideas with solid and functional design concepts. @ www.steffimin.com

last time you did something for the first time Last week, attending my own book launch. makes you different I’m probably one of the few

illustrators out there with a psychology degree. scares you Flying! It terrifies me. There usually has to be alcohol or Valium involved when I get on a flight. worth fighting for Family, love, and dreams. environmental beliefs Taking care of the planet starts at home and we all need to do our bit – cliche but true! tell me about food I live to eat. Food is what brings family and friends together and some of my most important memories revolve around food. biggest inspiration Beautiful books. words of wisdom You’re never too old to follow your dreams.

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When early human communities sat down to share a meal, they had little opportunity to devote time to interior-design aesthetics, mood lighting, or designer furniture. Rather, dining in the open air was commonplace – with the natural elements a perfectly suitable backdrop. The Mobile Outdoor Kitchen from Studiomama invites the outdoor landscape into the cooking process.

Studiomama’s designer Nina Tolstrup craved an outdoor set-up that would allow her to combine a food preparation bench with her cooking space. Both sustainable and aesthetically charming, the kitchen incorporates grey-water connectivity, efficient storage and a gas cooker. @ www.studiomama.com 06 map magazine

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Creativity thrives off a healthy dose of wanderlust. Ideas grow and blossom when gently nurtured amidst maps, passport stamps, airports and overseas haunts. Channelling the travel-related needs of a creative jetsetter, a hotel based in Gothenburg, Sweden offers free accommodation to travelling creative types. Part of an evolving and expanding project, Creators Inn by Elvine provides itinerant, legitimate creators short-term accommodation, free of charge. Aiming to bridge the gap between artistic expression and commercial initiatives, the Creators Inn concept encourages visiting artistic types to link in with local creators and join in the city’s creative landscape. @ www.creatorsinn.com

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After suffering at the hands of the Khmer Rouge and subsequently experiencing years of civil war, Cambodia finds itself in an unenviable position. With half the population estimated to be living below the poverty line, the country has few resources to provide its orphans with the support they need to forge a prosperous future. After visiting the Together for Cambodia Orphanage in Siam Reap, Sunshine Coast resident Michael Kramer decided that he needed to do something to help. Rather than making a small personal donation, Michael embarked on a seemingly impossible mission – to create a cookbook that would raise much-needed funds for the children. By sweettalking publishers, food stylists and anyone else who could donate their time and resources, the Food for the Soul project quickly became a reality. Chan Uoy, owner of the Bopha Devi restaurant in Melbourne, generously provided all of the recipes for the book.

While Chan now resides in Melbourne, the first few years of his childhood were spent in Cambodia until his family was forced to flee from the Khmer Rouge. For Chan’s family, this is the first time family recipes have been inked on paper. One hundred percent of the proceeds ($20 per copy) from Food for the Soul will help the Together for Cambodia Orphanage. You can purchase a copy online from the Sunshine Coast Libraries eshop, by emailing Michael at cambodiancookbook@gmail.com, or by contacting Wendy at map creative on 3251 4900.

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SENIOR ENGINEER – BRISBANE HANGAR/VIRGIN AUSTRALIA What is your profession? I am a senior engineer (aircraft maintenance)

OPERATIONS MANAGER/ANGELO’S FRESH PASTA PRODUCTS What is your profession? I am the operations manager at Angelo’s Fresh

at Virgin Australia. My job consists of having a professional role within the operations team, being customer-focused as a maintenance provider, and providing a safe, compliant and efficient workplace for our teams.

What training or qualifications do you need to fill this role? Most people commence with an apprenticeship as an aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) as a base trade in either mechanical or avionics streams. You need to have appropriate industry experience, comprising of an AME licence coupled with a thorough understanding of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority airworthiness/regulatory, as well as customer requirements.

What are the key skills and responsibilities of the role? Safety is our first priority for our own teams, our crew and our guests. From a production point of view, we need to ensure that schedule requirements are met on time, and that we prescribe to procedures and standards through the efficient assignment of resources including manpower, materials, tooling and facilities. How did you get involved in your profession? The road to my aviation career began at Church of England Grammar School (Churchie) when I enrolled in the Air Training Corps Australia.

This underpinned the foundations that I have been able to build on over the previous 18 years. Could you break into the industry in other ways?

Yes, through the National Training Framework, whilst meeting aviation skills and experience requirements. Many people start off in different allied trades and move into aviation. What do you hope to achieve within your industry? Providing a safe workplace, whilst delivering our work to the highest-possible standards. Progress in my industry can be either hands-on or through management – so there are choices available in the future.

Are you in the industry for the long term? Certainly, I have been in aviation from an early age and plan to continue building on my skill set in the future. What advice would you give someone looking to emulate your success? Maintain a positive mindset and focus on your goals.

Things take time – you just have to keep at it. Look for a mentor to guide you. Did you always think you would be in this role? Yes, I enjoy the job satisfaction of educating and leading my team through the various challenges they encounter in normal day-to-day operations. What was your first paid job? I was an aircraft maintenance engineer at Flight Line Aviation at Archerfield Airport when I was 15 years old. What would you love to do if you weren’t in this role? I think I would work as a professional foreign exchange currency trader. What inspires you?

I gain inspiration from seeing other people develop and grow within the industry. This encourages me to achieve goals within my personal life and professional career. Who is your rolemodel? My parents. They are both hard-working people who sacrificed much to help me get where I am today. Their strong values have helped me with my drive to constantly develop new skills throughout my life. What are your words of wisdom?

If you try, you may fail, but if you don’t try, you are guaranteed to fail.

Pasta Products in Fortitude Valley. My role entails overseeing the daily running of the business to ensure products are manufactured to the Angelo’s quality standard. I also get involved in facets of product development and purchasing, right through to dispatch of our products.

What training or qualifications do you need to fill this role? There is no apprenticeship for pasta-making. Growing up in a family business, you gain a solid understanding of its workings. I have learnt everything on the job, working by my father Angelo’s side. What are the key skills and responsibilities of the role? If something goes wrong I am generally the first port of call, so I have to be able to think on my feet. Being creative and coming up with new products is also an important skill. Also, it’s vital to have good people around and management skills to keep everything running smoothly. How did you get involved in your profession? I grew up in the business, so school holidays were always spent helping out at the factory. Could you break into the industry in other ways? Yes. In the pasta industry there is no such thing as an apprenticeship, so you would need to work for someone to learn the trade. It would certainly help if you have a reasonable understanding of food and what flavours work well together. What do you hope to achieve within your industry?

To continue to produce an excellent product and continue Angelo’s legacy, and to be known as one of the premium pasta manufacturers in Australia.

Are you in the industry for the long term? Yes. I have memories of being a little boy falling asleep on the hessian flour bags, and as such I have grown up in the business and have been in the industry a long time and have seen eating habits change. But as you know, life always throws you a curve ball so you don’t know what’s next. What advice would you give someone looking to emulate your success? Do what you are passionate about and what you believe in. Don’t worry if you make plenty of mistakes – this is what will make you great. Did you always think you would be in this role? No. I studied business majoring in tourism. I thought running a holiday resort would be every man’s dream. Instead now, I produce the pasta that guests at the resorts eat. What was your first paid job? A retail job at City Beach, because working with my family at a young age was for love. What would you love to do if you weren’t in this role? Fulfilling the dream of being a professional soccer player, playing for a European club. What inspires you? The feedback from people who have tried a new or existing product that I have developed, and the sheer excitement and enjoyment they get from it. Who is your rolemodel? My father, Angelo. He has a knack when it comes to making any product; it always just seems to work. If I can achieve in my life what he has, then I think I will have done pretty well. What are your words of wisdom? Honour yourself and be true in all your dealings. Remember to always be honest in what you do, otherwise it will come back and bite you!

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WORD Existentialism. SOUND Rain. PL ACE Home. PASSION

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THING Reading. FOOD Japanese/ Vietnamese. SMELL Wood fires.

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The smell of a Sunday roast, a freshly baked cake or a homemade soup on a cold winter’s evening can stir a strong sense of nostalgia. Much-loved memories often revolve around good company and sumptuous food. In the bayside suburb of Deagon, Grass Tree Kitchen Cooking School calls a converted 1920s bakery home. The cupboards of Grass Tree Kitchen are laden with mixing bowls and well-used wooden spoons, emphasising the reliability of tried-and-tested domestic tools. Local and international chefs run classes on everything from baking organic bread to putting modern twists on traditional home-cooked fare, enjoyed by experienced cooks, kitchen novices and everyone in between. @ www.grasstreekitchen.com.au

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Slipping on a diamondencrusted ring can evoke feelings of devotion, admiration, pride and, most importantly, instil a satisfying sense of confidence, as the proud wearer is accompanied throughout life by a striking adornment.

Catching the sunlight, this princess-cut tanzanite and diamond split band ring from Stephen Dibb Jewellery features a stone first discovered in the hills of Tanzania. @ www.sdj.com.au

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A walnut seed, a set of jacks, tiny bowling pins, a handkerchief – the contents of a lucky dip are cast into the hands of fate. Reminiscent of vintage school fetes and wholesome children’s birthday parties described in the wellworn pages of an Enid Blyton novel, this little ‘Arlette Pochette Merveilleuse’ is slightly mysterious and tinged with intrigue. Paper-thin and lightweight, the Lucky Dip French Surprise is a pocket-size vintage gift from the 1920s, and contains a mysterious assortment of lucky-dip trinkets. Comfortably nestled amidst ageing glass bottles, quaint milk jugs, charming homewares, and a roaring fireplace, this little gift can be found at Blake & Taylor in Paddington. @ www.blakeandtaylor.com.au

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Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night, stirred from your slumber by ideas buzzing around your subconscious? The State Library of Queensland is looking for the best literary gems from young writers.

Queenslanders aged 18–25 are encouraged to submit short stories of less than 2,500 words in the annual Young Writers Award competition, which closes July 15. The panel of judges, comprised of editors, novelists and festival directors, are looking for confident writing with natural flow, embedded with passion. The State Library hopes to inspire creativity, with young authors unleashing curious characters and powerful plotlines through their contemporary literary delights. @ www.slq.qld.gov.au

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Reminiscent of childhood days spent learning to draw and write one’s name, there is an air of innocence about the humble pencil. For big and small kids alike, the Stop Global Warming! set of pencils is an eco-friendly version. Crafted by the environmentally conscious designers at Gongjang – a name that translates to ‘craftsmen who make things skillfully’ – in Seoul, each pencil is made from 100% recycled paper and soy-based inks are used to print the packaging. The pencil case is embossed with a trio of penguins, which serve as a cute reminder of why the environment needs to be protected. @ www.uponafold.com.au

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The iPhone 4 Time Machine from Gresso has six Swiss watch movements integrated into the phone, with each clock showing a different time from a major world city. The phone is carefully manufactured to ensure the accuracy of each timepiece and durable mineral glass with a diamond coating protects the watch parts. @ www.gresso.com

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The best kebabs in town are in West End on Boundary Street. what gourmet item

What ‘The Valley’ is.

When I moved here from South Africa, I thought that Brisbane had a beach.

How awesome Paddington is for finding places to eat, and for jewellery shopping.

How to navigate finding a park in Brisbane.

has caught your eye recently? Chicken poached

Sushi is generally my ‘go to’ food, but the Bali Grill in Rosalie also has amazing dishes. what is stimulating

what gourmet item has caught your eye recently?

what gourmet item has caught your eye recently?

Vegetables. I am trying to eat better and eat less processed foods. what is stimulating

The cupcakes from Jocelyn’s Provisions in Fortitude Valley.

in ginger beer. I read about it in a local magazine and am keen to try it out!

what gourmet item has caught your eye recently?

you at the moment?

because she is beautiful in every way. what issue

Checking out all of the new development that has been happening in Brisbane while I have been living overseas.

needs immediate public attention? Homelessness.

what issue needs immediate public attention?

I think the homeless are a group who can’t really help themselves when other groups often can.

The fair treatment of animals.

what is stimulating you at the moment? My wife,

what are your spiritual beliefs? I am a real Christian. who is inspiring you and why? Paul Munro and the

Three Sixty Project. For every individually designed skateboard they sell, they send one to a program that works with youth groups.

what are your spiritual beliefs? Treating everyone

fairly and equally, no matter who you are. who is inspiring you and why?

Geoffrey Rush. I just saw him in Pirates of the Caribbean and he just goes from strength to strength as an actor.

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you at the moment?

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There needs to be more off-road transport options such as trains and cycleways. what are your spiritual beliefs? I probably lean

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I am a Catholic, so I believe in God. who is inspiring you and why? My dad inspires me. He is such a great man and has always been a source of inspiration for me.

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Brisbane and also Bangalow where I live – it is a heritage village on the East Coast and is a very beautiful place. what issue needs immediate public attention? The roads.

Most of them aren’t in very good shape and are full of potholes. what are your spiritual beliefs?

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INTERVIEW BY MIKKI BRAMMER PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAMERON MCTAVISH

For any coffee lover who happens to live or work in the vicinity of James Street in Fortitude Valley, the name ‘Jamie’ will most likely conjure up a familiar image – one of a bearded gent, with a unique sartorial bent, a love for coffee and a gregarious yet quirky nature. The eponymous owner of caffeine-infused nook Jamie’s Espresso Bar, Jamie Bellas has occupied the hole-in-the-wall locale on the corner of James and Robertson Streets for the past 13 years, during which time he has gained a devoted group of acolytes who swear by his espresso and laid-back vibe. Much to the delight of his regulars, Jamie has recently extended his hours to also become a casual evening watering hole. And true to form, he has a wealth of surprises up his sleeve that will no doubt ensure its place as one of Brisbane’s most coveted drinking spots.

One of the simultaneous blessings and burdens of being the proprietor of a popular coffee haunt who is also often the barista tending the coffee machine, is that you tend to know everyone. This is unerringly apparent when Jamie and I take repose on a couple of the milk crates that compose the open-air seating of his cafe, with passersby regularly stopping to bid Jamie hello.

For a fellow who often need only be referred to in conversation by his first name in order to be identified, his manner is surprisingly one of generally laid-back nonchalance. But while Jamie is well known to denizens of New Farm and Fortitude Valley as a purveyor of unwaveringly good espresso, the man himself at times might be perceived as somewhat of an enigma. In fact, when delving into the facts of Jamie’s life prior to opening his espresso bar at age 24, some interesting details come to light. First, there was his foray as a trombonist in the high-school concert band (a dream he abandoned after being dissatisfied with being relegated to 2nd trombone). Then there’s the accounting degree that he completed following high school, which, if nothing else, still serves him in the form of a lightning-quick ability to mentally add up multiple items when manning the till (his mum does his books now). And then there’s the time he spent playing semi-professional cricket in the UK, inspired by his childhood dream of being an opening Test cricket batsman 18 map magazine

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for Australia.

In fact, it was in 1997, a few days after returning from his stint in the UK that Jamie, accepting that perhaps he wasn’t destined to don the pads for his nation, was presented with the opportunity to open his own cafe. His parents owned the building in Roberston Street where they had an art gallery upstairs. Wanting to put in a cafe underneath, they offered the space to Jamie, who at the time was at a loss as to what to do with his life.

In October 1998, Jamie fired up the machine for the first time.

“When I started, I’d done a two-hour coffee-making course and that was it,” he recalls. “I got the machine delivered two weeks before I opened. I loved coffee and I kind of knew what a good coffee was, so I just invited all my family and friends down while the shop was being built so I could practise making coffees.”

When he first opened, the James Street Precinct was a seedy area populated by factories, S&M clubs, old petrol stations and unseemly watering holes. Reflecting on his first day of trade, Jamie admits that he may have possessed a touch of beginner’s luck. “I opened at 7:00 am and I’d sold three coffees in the first ten minutes, so I thought business was going to be so easy,” he laughs. “Then by the end of the day, I think I’d sold 10 coffees.

And I was even quieter on the second day because my family didn’t turn up!”

But trade eventually picked up as

word spread about the area’s newest espresso nook. “It was nice that it was slow to start off with, because I was inexperienced and it allowed me to develop my skills as the business grew,” Jamie says. “It’s like when you get a computer game and start off at level one, but if you play it for a year, you become the master. Not that I’m a master – I don’t purport to be the greatest coffee maker in the world, but I enjoy making it and the thing that makes me happiest is when people have a good time here.”

These days trade is steady, which Jamie quickly points out is thanks to his regulars – some of whom have been coming since the very beginning – who make daily visits to his cafe.

“People are like the tides of the sea,” he muses. “Staff and customers will drift away – things change and people move on. But then it’s really nice when they come back again.”

On matters of success, Jamie allows himself a small touch of pride. “I think I’ve done a good job in my time,” he ventures. “I’ve stayed in business all this time. But also people come and enjoy themselves. I think I’ve only partly built it – all the customers who come in add a richness to my shop. I turn up to work each day, but it’s the staff and customers who add their own colour and atmosphere. That’s what makes it work. Shops like this exist all over the world, and it’s a lovely ritual for a person to serve coffee and for people to come and enjoy it.”

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When pressed for the secret to his knack for remembering everyone’s preferred coffee, Jamie reveals no penchant for mnemonics or covert lists behind the counter. “I’m good at remembering people’s coffees – I generally don’t have to ask them more than twice,” he says. “But I’m not very good at names. Some people have been coming to my shop for years and we just kind of nod hello but I don’t know their name – I’m too embarrassed to ask after a while!”

Admitting to a great contentment for the life he has led thus far, Jamie pauses to think when asked about what his greatest challenge has been.

“I guess one thing would be that, when you’re in a shop like this, you’re always in the public view,” he starts.

“I started when I was 24 and so I’ve grown up here in front of people.

I’ve experienced a wide range of emotions in that time and there’s nowhere to hide those because you’re always just a metre away from people.”

But as fate would have it, amongst those emotions was a particularly positive one, as it was whilst serving behind the counter that Jamie met and fell in love with his wife Phoebe, who was a regular customer. And theirs wasn’t the only romance to blossom within the confines of Jamie’s Espresso Bar. “People have met here and then ended up being married,” Jamie reveals proudly. “It’s weird now because children who were six years old when I first opened are now 19.”

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He also reveals another talent for entertaining people. “I play the recorder very well,” he deadpans.

“I can play ‘The Final Countdown’.

And if someone says a song, I can usually play it within three minutes.”

As for the future, Jamie, now 37, is looking forward to having kids and perhaps one day, when his coffee days are over, pursuing a career breeding racehorses. But for now he’s excited for the next stage of his shop, which has just recently expanded its repertoire to become a casual watering hole in the afternoons and evenings – much to the delight of locals. With a few things up his sleeve that will be revealed in the coming months, Jamie is looking forward to seeing the bar hit its stride.

“I think there’s a great atmosphere at my shop that’s unique, and people really enjoy it,” he says. “For many people it’s like their second home and it’s very rare to feel that. I think my shop will really fly over the next few years and become a very special little bar that hopefully makes Brisbane a better place to live.”

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After 13 years in business, Jamie still loves what he does. “It’s a real test of whether you enjoy your job to go away and then come back and still be excited to be there and see all the familiar faces,” he says. “I was away in Greece last month and when I came back it was a delight to be home.”

During that trip to Greece with Phoebe, whilst staying on the island of Crete, Jamie discovered a tiny cafe next to where they were staying.

“I was really inspired by Yanni, the guy who owned the cafe, and how happy and contented he was with his work,” he reflects. “He was so happy serving people and I wish I could be like him.

I feel like I’m part of the way there, but he was just so relaxed and content.

Even though some people think I’m grumpy, I’m a relatively happy guy.

I just love living the simplest possible life. I really enjoy pottering about the house and spending time with my friends, family and with my wife.”

A self-professed all-rounder in the kitchen, Jamie says he loves cooking but doesn’t get to do enough of it.

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Sydney chefs and buddies David McGuinness and Paul Allam shared a very simple little dream: to open an artisan bakery where they could hand-fashion wholesome, quality breads and pastries for their local community to enjoy. They achieved that dream in the winter of 2004 when they flung open the doors of their petite Surry Hills store and christened it Bourke Street Bakery. Little did they know the Sydney community would support their dream so intensely – customers flocked from day one, setting an unrelenting pace. To keep up with demand, David and Paul have since opened two other Bourke Street Bakery stores in Alexandria and Marrickville, with a fourth in the wings at Potts Point. They’ve also published the Bourke Street Bakery cookbook to share favourite recipes with fans all over the world. Despite their overwhelming success, their goal is not to build a pastry empire but rather to stay true to their product, their staff and their community just like that wintery first day in 2004.

For Sydneysiders serious about their bread and pastries, the occasional queue is no deterrent to their daily or weekly fix at a Bourke Street Bakery store. The three rustic artisan bakeries-cum-cafes are famous for having wonky lines of loyal customers winding out of their shopfronts and down the street – and not just on Saturdays.

While co-founder David McGuinness admits this queuing phenomenon exists – for example his Surry Hills store often has lines of 20 to 30 people – they move quickly, he tells me over the phone. “But you have to see the shop,” he qualifies with an audible grin. “The good and bad thing is that it is so tiny that you don’t need many people to make a line come out of it.”

It’s no surprise that the vibe in all three community bakeries is often described as ‘electric’ as customers and waiters jostle amicably throughout the day, enveloped in wafts of creamy butter and lemon zest emanating from the petite kitchens. The menu features handmade delights of quince galettes, lemon curd tarts, praline twists, sausage rolls, sourdough loaves with hearty flavours such as rye and caraway, and fennel, raisin and cherry, and more.

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Asked why their stores strike such a joyous chord, David notes it’s all about good-quality products at decent prices, and the fact they keep things simple. “We’re doing nothing out of the ordinary, just offering a very good quality product,” David explains.

“We import the butter from Belgium for the croissants and the ham is the best quality we can find We’re not reinventing the wheel.“ Bourke Street Bakery has expanded to new outlets to keep up with demand; the fourth store is due to open at Potts Point in the coming months. David is adamant Potts Point will be their last outlet: “We don’t believe we can go past that and keep the quality of the product,” he explains.

In spite of their growth, it is important that each store retains its sense of community. While much of the initial preparation of the pastries occurs at the Marrickville store and bread is prepped at the Alexandria store, David and Paul personally deliver all products daily between the three stores. The respective bakers then finish the products in their kitchens for their customers to enjoy fresh from the ovens.

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made it when we first started,” David says, using their legendary handmade sausage rolls as an example. “It’s just that instead of one person spending 40 minutes making 100 sausage rolls, now we have three people spending six hours making 3,000 of them. The way we have expanded is to keep as much of the integrity of the product as we can. We’ve achieved that and I think that’s part of the success.”

Surprisingly, the original conversations about Bourke Street Bakery didn’t involve expansion.

The two chefs met while working in a Sydney bakery together and realised they shared the same dream.

“We wanted to open a cafe-cumrestaurant-cum-bakery that focused on a baker’s oven and hopefully our customers would like whatever we pulled out each day,” David recalls of their malleable vision.

After six months of searching for a suitable site, David and Paul built their tiny Surry Hills store on a similarly miniature budget. “Paul’s parents built the shelves for the bread in the windows, we painted the shop ourselves, and any carpentry work my brother helped out with, so we did it with absolutely nothing,” David recalls. “And as we were doing it, we would chat to people in the street walking past because they were interested about what was happening there … and on the day we opened all those people came in. And it never really stopped.”

There was no time to implement the plan for an ever-changing baker’s oven menu. “From day one when we opened the doors we were so busy just producing our bread and pastries that all we could do for the first six months was survive. We were starting at 3 or 4 in the morning and working until 10 at night.”

Despite the punishing schedule, David says they never thought of giving up. “It was such an exciting little time. We had wanted to do this, open this shop, but had no idea how it would go once we opened. Would we pay our first week’s rent? Would

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we not survive? It just proved very popular when we started.”

David didn’t have a childhood dream and wasn’t surrounded by good food. “I had a very standard Anglo upbringing in the sixties of meat and three veg,” he says. But he does recall his first experience of eating out in Sydney at the age of 12. It was at a French restaurant and he ordered the frogs legs, which he didn’t enjoy.

“But I do remember having a lemon sorbet for dessert,” he recalls.

“I remember finding a recipe and trying to recreate it but not having much luck.”

He became a chef by accident.

A mad-keen surfer, David ditched his carpentry apprenticeship so he could work in a restaurant by night and spend his days in the ocean. But he fell in love with the food industry and hasn’t looked back.

Asked what has been the greatest challenge along the way, David shares that it is simply “trying to keep the product as true to itself as it was when we started, and then learning how to run what’s become a medium-sized business when it started out as a couple of chefs seven years ago”.

His advice to young restaurateurs is: “Follow your dream. And do food that you’re going to love and that people are going to love – don’t get carried away trying to be something you’re not. And don’t spend millions on setting up … Spend the money on the food and good-quality products.”

If he were to count his greatest achievements, David goes back to that very first day they opened the doors. “And each time we’ve opened a new shop it feels, for me anyway, a big achievement.”

He says his dream now is still the same dream as on day one.

“We still want to see the products keep evolving – to bring in new products slowly. And really we just want to see Bourke Street Bakery be as popular in five or ten years’ time as it is now. Good product doesn’t follow trends – we’re really just trying to be the community bakery and hope we can remain that.” map magazine

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A dexterous man of local barber fame, Col Nayler garnered a reputation for his quality men’s hairstyles after opening his namesake barbershop in the 1950s. The legend began in Indooroopilly and today owners Tony and Rick, along with the team of highly qualified stylists, continue to provide the quality men’s styling Col Nayler was famous for at the barber shop’s five locations.

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Since the Aztecs first used cacao beans to make chocolate drinks, the craft of chocolatemaking has been steadily refined. Today, some of Australia’s best chocolate makers craft individual handmade chocolates from fine Belgian couverture at Chocolate to Die For. With more than 20 styles of chocolate, as well as hot chocolate powder to keep you warm on a cool night, chocoholics will feel at home in this decadent shop. Small bags of chocolate add excitement to the commute home, while the boxes of chocolates make for indulgent gifts. Surprise someone special by asking for your chocolates to be delivered.

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Busy lives provide few opportunities to pause for reflection, but when a unique piece of art catches your eye, it can be hard to walk past without feeling inspired. Tucked off Albert Street in the elegant surrounds of the Brisbane Arcade, The Sheil Collection showcases a unique collection of Australian art and giftware that will appeal to the discerning eye. With such a diverse array of mediums available, The Sheil Collection can design specialised presentations for individuals and businesses. Because of its small size, The Sheil Collection also has a number of artworks currently not on display that can be commissioned.

Experience the craftsmanship of the world’s most exclusive watch brands in the luxuriously appointed boutique, JR/Watch Co. Every aspect of this opulent store has been designed to showcase the extensive range of luxury Swiss watches, making the process of selecting an exclusive timepiece at JR/Watch Co. a unique shopping experience. The trained consultants possess a passion for fine watches and their expertise will help you to make the perfect choice from a superb collection of the world’s finest brands. Located in the JR/Duty Free store in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD, a visit to JR/Watch Co. is sure to leave a lasting impression.

From the blowing out of birthday candles to spying a celebrity rushing by, life is full of photo opportunities. As well as stocking a huge range of cameras, Ted’s delivers on its commitment to bring photography to Australians. Club Ted offers members exclusive discounts and tips, while the website has tutorials and handy guides to help develop your photography skills. When online, visit the Photo Lounge to create photo books, posters, collages, calendars and personalised gifts. Ted’s Adelaide Street also prints up to 24-inch images and offers sensor cleaning for digital SLR cameras while you wait.

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Coming up on August 7, Stewarts Wine Co will present Wine on the Wharf – a wine event where more than 300 wines will be available to taste in two tasting sessions. One of Brisbane’s premier wine events, Wine on the Wharf is a chance to indulge in fine wine and food, and presents the perfect opportunity to try something new. Wine experts and novices alike will have the opportunity to talk to the winemakers themselves and learn a little more about the winemaking process. When you find a drop you like, take advantage of the on-the-day price specials that are not likely to ever be repeated. Early bird tickets are now on sale at the Stewarts Wine Co website.

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A fashion boutique watching over the bustle of upper Latrobe Terrace, Mood is abundant with fashion wisdom. Each room of the beautiful Queenslander has pieces from different labels and the experienced staff provide complimentary styling advice. Inspired to provide global fashion trends that suit the Brisbane climate and lifestyle this month, Mood will welcome the arrival of new exclusive pieces from Europe that were personally chosen during the January fairs in Paris. Mood is now open until 6:00 pm on Thursday nights.

For ladies preparing to embark on a day ambling along Latrobe Terrace, an easy and comfortable dress is the natural outfit choice. Embracing the relaxed Paddington vibe, The Corner Dress Shop offers friendly service and styling assistance with no pressure to buy. As the name would suggest, this boutique specialises in dresses, but you will also find shoes and accessories while in store.

Each piece is individually chosen to ensure you can create an entire look from the range. New summer dresses are arriving as well as pieces from new Brisbane label Velvet Pins, and imports from Nadir Positano, Little Marcel and Twist & Tango.

While Coco Chanel said that everyone should remove an accessory before leaving the house, she hadn’t visited Thousand Island Dressing. Teeming with a selection of colour-coordinated costume jewellery and accessories for the home, Thousand Island Dressing has recently welcomed the quirky range of jewellery from French designer Taratata into its Paddington abode. Because the variety of jewellery is selected to appeal to most tastes, Thousand Island Dressing is a popular haunt for those looking for a unique gift or a specific piece to match an outfit – and if you don’t have time to make it instore, you can now shop on the website.

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When the original design and history of a space is respected during a renovation, you can create something truly unique. When you are renovating your bathroom, Paddington Plug offers custom design services, products and fittings with the environment in mind. Whether you are starting from scratch or revamping, Paddington Plug can create a solution that will respect the style, space and, most importantly, your budget. After a design has been decided upon, they will help you choose beautiful products, including tiles, taps, accessories, chinaware and, especially for those wanting a special look, a gorgeous free-standing bath.

Those who love the thrill of an antique treasure hunt should mark an X over Paddington Antique Centre on their treasure maps. A trove of antiques, treasure hunters will find more than 1,000 square metres of antiques from 50 dealers who are experts in their fields. The large collection of antique, retro and vintage pieces includes jewellery, fashion, furniture, china, military books, buttons, linen and lace, and bronzes that date from the Georgian period to the 1980s. Check the website and Facebook page for regular updates on events and in-store exhibitions. The centre is open seven days from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

As you wander towards Jean & Joyce, housed in a delightful worker’s cottage, you get the feeling that you’re about to enter a family home. After walking through the front door, the mother-and-daughter team behind this revered Paddington establishment will welcome you into their home away from home, which brims with coveted fashion and homewares.

The casual atmosphere and refreshing mix of fashion labels, decorator items, homewares and gifts from local and international designers will make you feel instantly at home. Be sure to stop by on a Friday afternoon for a decadent treat – champagne and shopping.

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With an array of original designs on offer and not a replica in sight, private home designers began to hear whispers about this designer haven and the need for a branch of business catering to homemakers became evident. In 2009 Cult was born. Today Corporate Culture and Cult still offers cutting-edge designs for decorators searching for homewares, lighting and accessories that will last a lifetime and are unlikely to be seen in any other home or commercial environment. Adding to the excitement of quality bespoke designs, the huge Cult showroom buzzes during its annual July winter sale, when up to 40% is taken off the price of floor stock from brands including Poltrona Frau, Cassina and Cappellini. Collections from these three brands are recent additions to the store and bring a great new dynamic to the showroom. The Poltrona Frau collection is a skilful fusion of timeless style and modern ergonomics hand-crafted in Italy using only the highest-quality materials.

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Fun and functional with a little funk and flair are just a few of the ‘f’ words that spring to mind when attempting to describe Absolutely Fabulous.

Home to a unique range of vintage furniture and homewares, including glass and ceramics from the late 1940s to the early 1980s, AbFab is also known for its interesting range of jewellery sourced from local designers and across the globe.

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As you begin to explore the treasures that adorn the entrance to the Woolloongabba Antique Centre, the bright hues of the 1950s-style milk bar will catch your eye. Also brimming with Australian antiques, Hollywood-glamour accessories, industrial design antiques, and vintage clothing, Woolloongabba Antique Centre is as unique as its one-of-a-kind pieces. Because the centre breathes new life into older products, it is the perfect place for environmentally savvy shoppers to find something special. Woolloongabba Antique Centre is Queensland’s largest antique centre and you can visit seven days a week.

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The variety of meals includes breakfast served all day, and a delicious assortment of home-baked yummies for morning tea. Lunch at Redbox Canteen includes gourmet sandwiches, burgers and a daily specials menu, so it is a great place to savour fine fare or quickly grab a tasty take-away treat. On Saturdays, Redbox Canteen transforms into a vibrant brunch destination – the perfect spot to enjoy life’s simple pleasures and feast from the scrumptious brunch menu.

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In a time before smart cars and flat-screen televisions, trams, and horse and buggy carts could be seen on Brisbane’s streets, and homes were furnished with unique pieces built to last.

Embracing Brisbane’s rich vintage history, the Gabba 5 Ways Antiques Emporium is named after Woolloongabba’s historic fiveways intersection that was used by trains, trams, cars and horses early last century. As you walk into the heritagestyle building, the warm timber hues and elegant chandeliers hanging from the ceilings will catch your eye, and from late July the aromas wafting from the resident French cafe will awaken your tastebuds. The opening of the Ba’ta’clan French-

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Filled with red and black Art Deco style furniture and serving everything from French crepes to hearty casseroles and gateaux, the cafe is a welcome addition to the area. After one year of trading, the Gabba 5 Ways Antiques Emporium has established itself as an essential part of Brisbane’s antique landscape. More than 45 dealers purvey the unique collection of furniture, porcelain, artworks and rugs. As you wander through the store, be tempted

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Alice Waters’ love for fresh, local food began when she was 19 years old. Whilst studying in France she lived at the bottom of a market street, which she would wander through daily, admiring the colourful fruit and vegetables that adorned each stall. It was here that she began to appreciate the beauty of seasonal, organic produce grown lovingly by local purveyors, and the experience sparked within her a lifelong love – for the joy of sharing simple food created from quality local ingredients. Upon returning to her home in California, Alice explored her newfound passion for food by cooking for her friends, which eventually led to the opening of her French-inspired restaurant, Chez Panisse. In the 40 years since, Alice has not only become one of the world’s most beloved chefs, but is now also a devoted crusader – through her Edible Schoolyard program – for educating younger generations on the importance of eating healthy, sustainable, local food.

How did your love for food and cooking begin?

I have always had a very sensitive palate, but I really fell in love when I travelled to France as a student.

I loved the markets, the variety of beautiful produce, the simple way of cooking and gathering at the table to eat together.

When I moved back to California, I wanted to create that life again and so I began to cook for my friends in my house. It almost sent me so broke that I had to open a restaurant.

What started your passion for organic foods in particular?

When we opened Chez Panisse, we weren’t thinking about a philosophy of organic, sustainable or local, we were looking for flavour, for real food – the kind of food I had tasted as a student in France and that was difficult to find in the US at the time. This search for flavour led me to the doorsteps of organic farmers, ranchers and fisherman, and into the wild to forage. I found that organic food, produced by people really taking care of the land was untainted,

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deeply flavourful and almost always more delicious than the product of chemical agriculture so I was converted. Soon after, the other positives for our health and the environment became clear, so it was simple to become an advocate for that sort of food and farming.

Do you imagine that seasonal cooking and organic foods will one day be the norm in society?

It will have to become the norm; we cannot afford the price that industrial agriculture make us pay, in terms of our health and the destruction of the planet.

You’ve said that you still feel that you can change the world.

How do you think that this can be done with food and cooking as the mediums?

I am very hopeful and just one positive example of change is Michelle Obama planting a garden on the White House lawn. That one act really sent a strong message (at least in the United States but I imagine globally) about good stewardship of the land and the nourishment of a nation. The French

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philosopher Brillat-Savarin said: ‘The destiny of a nation depends on the manner in which it nourishes itself.’ I believe that to be true.

Was there a particular experience that inpsired the beginnings of the Edible Schoolyard idea for you?

Twenty years ago, a friend of mine established a working garden in a local prison and was having huge success in rehabilitating the prisoners in the garden. They were growing wonderful vegetables that they offered me for the restaurant on the condition I would come and see the program. I agreed to visit and as soon as I arrived in that garden I imagined the possibilities that this could have for children in public schools.

I immediately thought a kitchen garden program integrated into the curriculum with a healthy school lunch would transform the local middle school. We ripped up the bitumen soon after and 14 years later we have a thriving program that brings kids into a new relationship to food.

How do you envision the Edible Schoolyard concept will evolve over the next ten years?

There are literally thousands of Edible Schoolyard-type programs across the United States now and we ourselves have affiliates in all sorts of locations and climates.

I feel very good about that, but I would like to unite them under one banner so that we can speak more clearly to the powers that be in Washington that an Edible Education for all children is vital.

You first opened Chez Panisse simply to entertain your friends – do you still find time to entertain them, 40 years later, following your phenomenal success?

Yes of course! Chez Panisse is a local restaurant and we did not plan it to be anything more.

I understand that it has obviously come to mean something else, but we still have regulars who eat in the cafe once a week. That is why we only take reservations one month in advance and we also have a three-course meal for $29. I never want it to be priced out of reach for

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my friends. I still remember when we charged the grand total of $3 for a full menu and even then thinking it was steep. I don’t think Chez Panisse has ever lost that democratic spirit.

What has been one of your own most memorable eating experiences during your wealth of travels?

Wherever I am, when I arrive in a new place the first thing I do is go to the local farmers market. You can always find something wonderful that is perfectly of that place/season/ climate and culture. I am constantly delighted by what I can find and there is still a world of tastes that I am looking forward to exploring.

What is success to you?

To create a situation where work doesn’t feel like ‘work’, and a strong

network of close relationships.

What has been the greatest challenge you have had to overcome get to where you are today?

I am a very reluctant public speaker and now I am called on to do that more frequently than I like. But, truly, my greatest challenge has been to stay true to the vision of what we have always wanted Chez Panisse to be.

What has been your greatest achievement?

Personally, my daughter Fanny, and professionally, running Chez Panisse for almost 40 years.

I also enjoyed receiving the Legion of Honour!

What inspires you?

Diversity – of ideas, of nature and of humanity.

Who inspires you?

Carlo Petrini, Peter Sellars (the opera director), Maira Kalman, Olafur Elliason and the cooks and purveyors of Chez Panisse.

Where do you find peace in life?

I walk every morning to keep my sanity but I have to admit that, right now, there is not a lot of peace in my life with the 40th-anniversary celebrations of Chez Panisse this August and a new book on its way.

What is your dream now?

A Delicious Revolution in the United States. I want the United States government to remove its subsidies to big agriculture and divert that money to a school lunch program that feeds every child a delicious, healthy school lunch for free. If we went into the schools in that way, supporting local farms in

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the process, not only would we tackle the health crisis head on and revive local economies, but we would be breathing life into our public school system, much like President Kennedy did with physical education in the sixties. Now that would be a real stimulus plan.

What are your words of wisdom?

My young assistant, David Prior, is Australian, a Brisbane boy who is now firmly a member of la famille Panisse. In terms of cooking, he knows how to cook simply and seasonally and to connect with local farmers. More broadly, the advice I give young people like him who are changing the future of food is to not think narrowly, but in the biggest possible way – revolutions can start from the smallest, most unlikely places.

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A sense of freshness can take many forms. It can creep up and surprise you on a chilly winter’s morning, your face refreshed with an energising zing. Revitalising and instantly gratifying, the sensation of freshness may choose to manifest itself in an iced-cold gelato, or the crisp bite of a chilled beer. Whatever its form, anything fresh is generally a pleasing sensation to encounter. When it comes to sourcing fresh produce, stumbling across a greengrocer in the heart of Brisbane is akin to discovering a patch of raspberries in an overgrown forest. Tucked in a leafy Teneriffe street, Sourced Grocer offers a sunlit slice of solace – its lively atmosphere infusing a grocery-shopping trip with vitality and inspiration. Fresh flowers will welcome you as you step into the thriving locale, vibrant petals perfectly

complementing the colourful produce lining the shelves of the grocer and cafe. Mingling with the scent of freshly baked bread, the aromas of the inhouse coffee blend, crafted especially for Sourced Grocer by Fifth Battery Coffee Roasters, fills the air. Born out of a shared love of good food, the grocer is the brainchild of two childhood friends from Murwillumbah.

Harnessing a community-focused mindset, Jerome Batten and Louis Joseph have created a store that brims with appealing design, passion and diversity.

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For a team to work smoothly together, efficient teamwork and communication are paramount. Perhaps the natural world’s greatest example of teamwork lies in the behaviour of one of its smallest and most industrious creatures – the honeybee. Working together to achieve a common goal, bee colonies have mastered the art of teamwork over millions of years. Fierce proponents of the importance of maintaining healthy bee colonies, the Bayside Beekeepers Association aims to increase local awareness surrounding the protection of beehives. Based in Cleveland, the association’s hives are nestled in an idyllic setting, with an endless sky stretching above, and a protective alcove of towering trees for company. A sense of tranquillity surrounds the hives, as a gentle breeze rustles nearby gum trees. When a curious visitor approaches the

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Whether it’s the crisp flavours of a Caprese Salad, the tantalising taste of angel hair pasta dripping in a white wine sauce, or a creamy Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, enjoying an Italian feast is one of life’s culinary pleasures. Calling the Iceworks building in Paddington home, Vio’s Ristorante serves authentic Italian fare in a vibrant atmosphere. Divided into an interior dining space and an outdoor alcove overlooking Caxton Street, the restaurant maintains an intimate ambience, in a generous space. From the traditional pressed-metal cornices adorning the embellished ceilings, to flocked wallpaper, the space resonates a classic and welcoming feel.

From the rotation of artwork adorning the walls, to the jars of handmade fruit conserve lining the shelves of the bar, Egg Bistro embodies a love of fine quality and yesteryear charm. Infusing the East Brisbane area with a touch of antique allure, the bistro serves up carefully crafted fare in a charismatic setting.

As you step through the wrought-iron entrance into the warmly lit interior, your eyes will be drawn to the original dark wooden 1890s bar, sourced from a rural English pub. Creating a beautiful contrast, the lofty outdoor courtyard is filled with hanging plants, soothing colours and spacious seating, perfect for a leisurely breakfast setting.

In the constantly evolving realm of fine dining, when modernity mingles with awareness, a delightfully harmonising balance is met. Tank Restaurant and Bar infuses Brisbane’s CBD with a refreshing take on gastronomy. Combining Japanese-inspired dishes with locally sourced Queensland produce, the menu ranges from minimalist to imaginative, and places an emphasis on using sustainable produce. Designed by Brisbanebased firm, Donovan Hill Architects, the interior space reflects the restaurant’s modern and thoughtful menu.

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Before the invention of video games, little minds were often occupied by endless hours spent constructing makeshift train tracks. Harnessing that satisfaction, the Railroad Plate combines playfulness and functionality. Simultaneously a plate, a platter, a toy and a wholesome distraction, the beechwood set includes a wooden plate and a train car with magnetic fixtures. Designed to foster a lively and imaginative dining experience, the Railroad Plate’s rail tracks can be added to any standard wooden toy railway. @ www.designspray.de

Whether it’s two colleagues sharing a swift espresso at an Italian bar, or a group of creatives sitting down to brainstorm, drinking coffee in any form is a natural icebreaker. Crafted by hand by Enrique Alonso in Spain, Licor Cafe is made with passion and care.

Artfully concocted from authentic distilled grapes, coffee beans and sugar, the unique caffeinated and alcoholic beverage is served chilled. Enrique’s son Tomás Alonso has designed a bespoke set of glasses to accompany the Licor Cafe experience, designed to share with friends. @ www.tomas-alonso.com

A teapot is usually associated with delicate fine china, gilded trims and floral patterns spilling over smooth surfaces. For designer Trevor Jackson, the conventional teapot proved to be an inspiring muse. Playing with design elements and gothic imagery, the Skull Teapot collection redefines traditional tea-drinking practices. Featuring intricately illustrated designs, the quirky crockery collection includes a floral motif reminiscent of the classic Willow Pattern, as well as a classic white skull teapot. @ www.far4.net

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A pizza base is like a blank canvas waiting to be filled with the most creative combinations of ingredients limited only by your imagination. Be it lashings of picante tomato sauce, pesto or crushed garlic, topped with fresh herbs and deliciously soft cheese, or a combination of your favourite charcuterie meats, the pizza-inspired possibilities are boundless.

For those who aren’t fortunate enough to own a woodfired oven, the Breville Pete Evans Pizza Maker from Harvey Norman Fortitude Valley is a good substitute. With a 12-inch ceramic stone, the gadget is essential to creating your own pizza masterpiece. @ www.harveynorman.com.au

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With a sharp knife, make several passes across the kernels of the corn until you’re down to the bare cob. Combine the corn, coconut, coconut milk, rice flour, corn flour, spring onion, pepper and salt in a bowl, and stir for about 5 minutes. Heat the oil in a fry-pan over medium-high heat. For each cake, spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into the pan and cook until browned on each side, 3–4 minutes.

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As part of Queensland Music Festival, Brian Lucas will shine a blazing spotlight on Brisbane’s vibrant drag scene, with DragQueensland. age 46. born Warwick. which performance first made your world come alive I coerced a group of my

eight-year-old friends to dance with me to Nana Mouskouri singing ‘Turn On The Sun’, in front of the entire school. describe yourself in ten words Tall, curious, calm, panicked, conflicted, serene, Libran, rigorous, single-minded, lucky. something you discovered this month I re-learnt the truth of a favourite quote: ‘Within the particular is contained the universal.’

That’s a James Joyce gem. last thing that made you smile I bought Michael Cunningham’s By Nightfall and read it in a single frenzied session – I smiled like crazy. most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen The darkness behind closed eyes, when anything is possible. idea of complete happiness A shared understanding between myself and others that we are all in this together.

And the understanding that no one actually knows anything. We are all just trying to figure it out. last time you did something for the first time I lay beside my mother on her new bed in a respite home and talked about knitting. tell me about passion It is the driver of everything; the overwhelming desire to do, to experience and to be. makes you different I am unique, but I’m the same as everyone else. I’m different, but I’m the same. That’s the intriguing and electrifying conundrum. words of wisdom Another quote: ‘Chance only favours the prepared mind.’ That’s Louis Pasteur. I love the sense of luck and rigour combined.

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A ten-foot-tall puppet, a slightly morbid story and creative licence make for intriguing theatre material. A co-production brought to life by La Boite Indie and Dead Puppet Society, The Harbinger proves that experimentation and epic storytelling can transcend genres and art forms. Part puppet show, part theatrical story – the production delves into gothic storytelling in a modern and innovative setting. Harnessing the creative power of digital projection, puppetry and live performance, the show promises to unleash an eclectic display of movement and theatrics. Set amidst the tumultuous aftermath of civil war, the epic play comes to life at La Boite from July 13–30. @ www.laboite.com.au

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community Throughout the course of its lifetime, a local pub holds onto fragments from thousands of stories, ideas, opinions and heated debates, unobtrusively eavesdropping on each patron who passes through its doors. Sitting down to share stories and toss around ideas over a cold beverage is commonplace in pubs and bars all around the world, and an event at Brisbane Powerhouse aims to harness that energy. Enlightening discussion requires a welcoming setting and a sprinkling of innovative conversation starters. Encouraging participants to fuel fruitful debates, Politics in the Pub opens up local, national and global issues to the masses. Join the conversation at Brisbane Powerhouse on July 14. @ www.brisbanepowerhouse.org

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australian A small-town suburban police station rarely gets its share of theatrical limelight.

In David Williamson’s iconic Australian play The Removalists, a seemingly noneventful police station sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events. Performed by the Queensland Theatre Company, the play delves into deep-seated issues surrounding domestic abuse, authority figures and gender roles. Confident and self-assured, Kate wants to see her meek and vulnerable sister Fiona flourish. Turning to local authorities for solace, the sisters attempt to extract Fiona from the clutches of an abusive relationship at home. Queensland Theatre Company will delve into an exploration of Australian society in the 1970s, from July 21 to August 6 at Bille Brown Studio. @ www.queenslandtheatre.com.au 50 map magazine

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For poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, the natural environment provided a guide to living a wholesome life – “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience,” he said. Capturing nature’s secrets in an intimate photographic exhibition, Voicing Concerns reveals the patient and vulnerable nature of the planet Earth. A series of photographic works from numerous Brisbane-based photographers, the exhibition questions the relationship between humans and the environment, and aims to draw awareness to pressing environmental concerns. Curated by Ellie Webb, the exhibition will run from July 16 to August 14 at the Queensland Centre for Photography. @ www.qcp.org.au

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When you are wandering the streets of Paris, there are a few mental soundtracks that often tend to spring to life inside your head. More often than not, one of those will be the distinct strains of chanteuse Edith Piaf. Be it her most well-known ‘La Vie en Rose’ or the melancholy ‘Adieu Mon Coeur’, Edith’s vocal yearnings are quintessentially Parisian, hence the rather aptly named 1949 release – Chansons Parisiennes. Also featuring the orchestras of composers Robert Chauvigny and Guy Luypaerts, this album is perfect for daydreaming about the French capital.

While it’s said that you should never judge things by their covers, it’s hard not to get the feeling that the duo on the cover of Cults’ self-titled album are enjoying the music they’re making. Composed of musicians Brian Oblivion and Madeline Follin, the Californiaborn Cults is quickly becoming the darling of the Northern Hemisphere summer music scene. Catchy 1950s-pop tunes such as ‘Abducted’ and ‘Go Outside’ exude the musical enthusiasm depicted on the album’s cover, and are just two of the breezy tracks that make for almost an hour’s listening pleasure.

Terumasa Hino is one of Japan’s foremost jazz horn blowers. The talented trumpeter first developed his sense of rhythm when he started learning tap dancing at the age of four before picking up the trumpet at age nine. Influenced by iconic trumpet maestros Freddie Hubbard and Miles Davis, he eventually found his place in the New York jazz scene in the 1970s and has since carved out a place for himself as one of jazz’s most exciting trumpet players.

While Kimiko features only five tracks, Terumasa takes the lead to create a worthy and enjoyable offering of jazz music.

The music scene of Ghana and Togo during the 1970s was an energy-infused rhymthic journey, now captured in the recent release, Afro-Beat Airways. Featuring artists such as Ebo Taylor and Uppers international, the album is a fun journey through two African nations, revealing a soundtrack that its creators describe as ‘organ-driven Afrobeat, cosmic Afro-funk and raw, psychedelic boogie’. Compiled

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Chocolate cupcake on the front, Raspberry and Cream Cheesecake on the back, who could ask for more?

Me! And you? Well, nine chapters from Valentine’s Day to Christmas follow the year’s progress with temptations to delight the weary soul.

Plenty of yummy cupcakes, with a smattering of whoopie pies, muffins and cheesecakes (yum again!) will sate your pate – pun there! Odd things pop up, like Espresso Cupcakes or Grasshopper Pie, but the standards are here too – Angel Cake or Cardamom Loaf – but Snickerdoodle Cookies? In all, the essence of cookery – to please the eye, as well as the belly.

Like the English pub in every hamlet, Japanese pubs provide a distinctive inexpensive meal for the visitor.

Mark Robinson introduces eight quite different Tokyo pubs, some historic, others newcomers. The izakaya specialities are presented, ranging from ‘comfort food’ to innovative plating.

Ingredients are important here, so the spices and unique elements of each recipe are detailed – nananegi, a white scallion; kabosu, a smallish citrus fruit; myoga, a native Japanese ginger; and accompanying drinks – sake, of course.

With a map locating each izakaya and a potted history, a nice book for the gourmet traveller.

With plenty of examples of writing by an eclectic mix of ages and experiences this book will assist the aspiring author to do better. Writing successfully, like many things, needs to be a planned process that moves effortlessly into readers’ minds and paints a picture in their consciousness. Hazel Smith takes the novice from conceptual thinking through a myriad of sample pieces to the understanding that creative is just that – have you ever thought of playing your prose on a piano?

With a complementary website, this is a serious book for serious students of the ancient craft of shaping words into meaning.

Not only the guerrilla queen of Angola, or the Irish pirate Anne Bonny, here is a selection of women who pushed the boundaries of society and made their mark on our world.

Some, captive of the strictures of their times, assumed the guise of a male, joined the army or became a medical doctor, secrets revealed when they died. Others met men as equals, outwitting others and achieving their goals. Fourteen are named, with about 20 pages for each. Some you know – Janis Joplin; others unfamiliar – Moll Cutpurse. Whether humanitarian or criminal, these women caught our attention. A good read!

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The Grimstones is also running exciting art workshops: re-create: eco art for a fragile planet.

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Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts presents

THE BAKER SUITE WITH PAUL GRABOWSKY MUSIC

The lush instrumentation of The Baker Suite, coupled with the seductive sounds of Paul Grabowsky on piano, take you on a journey of cinematic storytelling told through gypsy romantica ballads and waltzes.

“Pithy pop for thinking people” THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

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yang fudong The search for some form of utopia has buried itself firmly within the human psyche. In some art forms, the chase for an idyllic existence manifests itself in physical form – embracing nature, embarking on adventures, or grasping at tangible possessions. In other cases it embodies a more elusive, emotional sentiment. For video artist Yang Fudong, ancient traditions collide with contemporary factors, breaking down barriers of traditional values, whilst exploring the search for paradise. IMA is featuring Yang’s iconic five-part video Seven Intellectuals in Bamboo Forest and video installation No Snow on the Broken Bridge. Beijing-born Yang explores an allencompassing assortment of binary oppositions through his explorative video works – from female and male, and the individual and society, to past and present, reality and dreams.

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From youthful summer pacts sealed in makeshift cubby houses, to lifetime memberships to sporting and leisure clubs, belonging to a club conjures up feelings of fellowship and homecoming. Capturing the nuances and idiosyncrasies behind social clubs and workers clubs, photographer David Dare Parker examines modern-day clubs in Fremantle. Exploring the behindthe-scenes stories, photographic exhibition The Clubs reveals the social club’s place in Australia’s urban history.

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Exploring the societal aspects of art, Danie Mellor’s work invites conversation by questioning cultural norms.

Exploring interactions between non-indigenous practices and traditional customs, Danie situates his subjects in a natural environment, with hints of modern technology.

Jan Murphy Gallery opens up an engaging point for artistic discussion with an exhibition of Danie’s work, entitled Multiple Histories. Simultaneously delving into societal attitudes and personal values, the exhibition invites viewers to question, discuss and reflect.

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Michael Keller Exhibition 27 July – 7 August 2011

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Being a professional concert pianist demands an audience and, unfortunately, audiences don’t often seek you out. That explains Anna Goldsworthy’s hectic touring schedule. As one of Australia’s most esteemed solo concert pianists and teachers – and recently adding author, playwright and artistic director of Port Fairy Spring Music Festival to her bow – Anna is constantly booked for concerts, tours and writers festivals all over the globe. Based in Melbourne, Anna will travel to Brisbane for the Queensland Music Festival to launch her new concert play, Piano Lessons, at Queensland Performing Arts Centre from July 26–30, before jet-setting to Canada in August with her band of 15 years, Seraphim Trio.

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Anna Goldsworthy appears to be one of those rare souls who master whatever they put their mind to.

Her talent doesn’t fall from the sky, though; she works hard and isn’t scared of stepping beyond her comfort zone. Born in Adelaide, Anna chose to learn the piano from age six and through years of diligent practice, study, performance and teaching has scaled her way to the peak of her industry. This means she regularly takes the hot seat – the lonely chair on a brightly lit stage – to play piano solos at major events such as the Buenos Aires International Music Festival or for the Orchestra of Colours in Athens.

Her fingers have danced across piano keys all over the world, and these days also skip across laptop keys as she indulges her love of writing – Anna released her awardwinning memoir, Piano Lessons, in 2009. In the same year, she also wrote a play, Maestro, with her father, famous Australian writer Peter Goldsworthy AM, which she describes as her “most joyous collaboration”.

Anna’s working week involves playing “mum” to her two-yearold son and also working as a piano teacher and artist-in-residence at the University of Melbourne. She is also artistic director for the Port Fairy Spring Music Festival, and works on her own writing and piano practice, as well as solo performances and touring with Seraphim Trio.

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in a stage adaptation of her memoir.

“It’s very stimulating wearing all of these different hats,” Anna says.

“I kind of like to imagine that they all help each other …”

Anna explains it was Queensland Music Festival artistic director Deborah Conway who suggested she adapt her memoir especially for the festival as part theatrical production,

But for Anna, her memoir’s greatest achievement is that it enables her to pay homage to Eleonora and pass on her mentor’s incredible knowledge and insight. “People come to me after concerts and say, ‘Thank you for your book; it’s brought me back to the piano.’ And that’s something I’m really proud of.”

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WHEN YOU’RE OUT THERE IN THE MOMENT YOU JUST HAVE TO HAND YOUR FATE OVER TO THE ANGELS AND HOPE FOR THE BEST ... ” part concert. The piece, also titled Piano Lessons, sees Anna play piano selections from Mozart, Liszt and Chopin and revisits her musical awakening as a young girl and the fascinating relationship she shared with her Russian piano teacher, Mrs Eleonora Sivan, played by Caroline Kennison.

Along with the adaptation, Anna’s memoir is enjoying other reincarnations – from it, Anna recorded a CD of music by Debussy, Shostakovich, Chopin and others for ABC Classics, and has also sold the film rights to Australian filmmaker, Ana Kokkinos. Anna laughs as she notes: “My publisher said to me the other day, ‘Oh, what’s next: the action figurines?’” check out the latest news at streeteditors.com

as a little girl. Her parents are both passionate amateur musicians, as are her grandparents. One of her earliest memories of music is of her family crowding around the piano for impromptu concerts after Sunday lunches at her grandparents’ house.

It was her granddad who found Eleonora and asked her to instruct Anna from the age of nine. “And I was completely overwhelmed by her intensity and passion. And the great torrent of knowledge that flew out of her mouth at me,” Anna recalls of her eccentric mentor’s spirit.

Anna completed her Bachelor of Music with Honours at the University of Adelaide in 1996, and completed her Master of Music degree at the Texas Christian University in the United

States in 1998. In 2004, she graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Musical Arts.

Her advice to young musicians is to be in it for the right reasons.

“I think it’s a very hard road,” she starts slowly, almost as an understatement.

“Remember it’s about the art – this constant sustenance from this amazing legacy that’s been bequeathed.

And it’s a real luxury to live alongside that every day of your life.”

Asked if she regards herself as a success, Anna reflects, “I used to consider ‘success’ would be touring the world and playing with symphony orchestras in a different city every night and then in any way my own musical career didn’t match that, I felt like I was not a success. These days I do feel I’m on the right path, and success to me is music continuing to speak to me and understanding it more deeply all the time.”

Anna’s greatest challenge has been conquering performance anxiety.

To calm her nerves she practices relentlessly and then relies on her words of wisdom: “If I’m about to walk out on stage and I’m anxious about how I’m going to come across, I remind myself that ‘It’s not about me – it’s about the music’.

If I let go of this egotistical need to look impressive then I’ve got a much better chance of serving the music better.”

However she knows she has no true control over a performance. “When you’re out there in the moment you just have to hand your fate over to the angels and hope for the best.”

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In Larry Crowne, when Larry’s bosses inform him that he’s out of a job, he decides to take matters into his own hands and enrols in a community college to boost his employability. In his publicspeaking class, Larry (Tom Hanks) meets the beautiful yet slightly unsettled Mercedes Tainot (Julia Roberts), his new teacher.

Not your typical childhood, Hanna Heller’s youth was spent in the remote wilderness of Finland rigorously training to be an assassin under the watchful eye of her father. A story of courage, Hanna follows the young assassin after she escapes from a corrupt CIA agent and begins a life on the run.

Based on a DC Comics series, Green Lantern follows a squadron of warriors who are in charge of maintaining intergalactic peace. The Green Lantern Corps all have superpowers that stem from their mystical green rings. When a new threat looms, the first ever human, Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds), is recruited to protect the Earth’s future.

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Forever cemented in cinematic history, Tom Hanks’ leading role as the engaging and inspiring Forrest Gump captured hearts all around the world. One of the most recognised faces in film, Tom’s career has seen him step into spacesuits, handcraft rafts on tropical islands and voice toy cowboys. As director, writer and star of his latest venture, Larry Crowne, Tom demonstrates his many talents.

For young Irish actress Saoirse Ronan, success came at the ripe age of 13 years old when she played the meddling Briony Tallis in Atonement – a role that saw her nominated for a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. Her latest gig, as the title role in Hanna, adds another string to her bow as she stars as a deceptively sweet 16-year-old assassin.

Possessing an uncanny charisma, Peter Sarsgaard can just as easily put on a charming smile as he can portray a killer or drug addict. Making his debut in the 1995 film Dead Man Walking, he has stared in big-budget films, Broadway productions and arthouse movies. His latest role sees him play the evil Hector Hammond in Green Lantern.

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One of the centrepieces of the Queensland Music Festival is Meet Me In The Middle of the Air – a rare collaboration between Australian singer/ songwriter Paul Kelly and internationally renowned jazz musician Paul Grabowsky.

The show, which has only been performed three times before, explores the spiritual theme of Paul Kelly’s music catalogue.

Throughout the show, members of the Australian Art Orchestra and the Choir With No Name will join the iconic musicians on stage to create a truly unique musical performance.

After the success of endearing romantic French comedy Priceless, director Pierre Salvadori and actress Audrey Tautou have teamed up once again in Beautiful Lies – a feel-good comedy brimming with heart.

In a story about love, loneliness and mishaps, Audrey plays Emile – a chatty hairdresser who spends her days dispensing advice to friends and clients.

As she struggles to create a plan to cheer up her recently divorced mother, Emile’s colleague Jean struggles to summon up the courage to declare his love for her.

After captivating audiences in musicals including The Phantom of the Opera and The Secret Garden, Anthony Warlow returns to the stage this month as Doctor Yurii Zhivago. Based on the 1957 novel by Boris Pasternak, Doctor Zhivago follows Yurii’s life as an idealistic doctor and poet during the Russian Revolution and Civil War. As the conflict worsens and Yurii’s infatuation with nurse Lara deepens, an uneasy suspense begins to build.

Elaborate costumes and powerful melodies create an amazing musical experience.

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I am a creative director of live events so I am very much a behindthe-scenes person. I haven’t really worked out what got me into this industry; however, I guess it has to do with connecting. When I look at images of a New Year’s Eve party from the 1930s or read about a great host like Charles Talleyrand, I can’t help but think that perhaps many years from now someone might see an image of an event I have worked on and smile.

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I love being able to collaborate with so many other creative thinkers and work on really amazing projects that give people an experience they’ve never had before. This year, as part of Brisbane Festival, I’m co-creating Santos City of Lights, the first laser-light art show of its kind in Australia, which is incredibly exciting to be a part of.

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What would you like to achieve through your work?

It certainly wasn’t inherited. I believe that it is an intuitive part of my life.

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reading a book, looking at art, going to films and seeking out and experiencing the work of artists.

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A rare treat for Brisbane audiences, two of the world’s leading traditional Indian musicians bring their talents to the Queensland Music Festival. Featuring a master of the traditional Indian violin Dr Lakshminarayana Subramaniam, and influential Hindustani vocalist Kalapini Komkali, Spirit of India promises to leave audiences spellbound. The musical abilities of both performers create a spiritual and musical feast for the ears.

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The last play of Russian playwright and short-story writer Anton Chekhov, The Cherry Orchard was first performed at the Moscow Art Theatre in 1904. After spending ten years overseas, Ranyevskaya has run out of money and returns to her homeland of Russia – to find her childhood home of the verge of significant change. Part of a special showing of theatre live from Britain’s National Theatre, the screening brings theatrical performances to life on the big screen.

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As precious as gold in the musical world, a Stradivarius violin is considered to be a valuable musical commodity, handcrafted by the greatest violin maker who ever lived. Satu Vänskä plays Australia’s only Stradivarius, in a dizzying display of talent in Baroque Virtuosi. Alongside the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Satu will perform an arrangement of breathtaking Baroque concertos by the world’s great composers, including Corelli, Handel and Telemann.

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Australian comedian Eddie Perfect brings his wit and dark satirical humour to the Brisbane Powerhouse this July.

Star off Offspring and Shane Warne: The Musical, Eddie performs a social and cultural autopsy in his new show, Misanthropology. Backed by a trio of musicians, he explores the lives of those who dwell in the monotonous pursuit of climbing the corporate ladder.

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el salvador TEXT BY MIKKI BRAMMER

It’s 6:00 am when my driver, a cheerful El Salvadorian named Santos, picks me up from my hotel in San Salvador. The sun has barely nudged into the sky, managing only a dusky glow at the horizon. As we drive through the streets, the city begins to stir and a gritty scene surrounds us. Lonely stray dogs pad across cobblestones and rest their heads forlornly on abandoned doorsteps. The dilapidated buildings of the town centre hide behind layers of rubbish, their facades weathered from onslaughts of inclement weather. Yet, in a streak of optimism, bright colonial colours manage to peak through a patina of disrepair, alluding to glory days past.

The road leading out of the city turns into a winding path up the side of the mountain range that towers over San Salvador. The layer of smog gives way to verdant landscapes of tropical foliage.

The roadside becomes increasingly lush, dotted with makeshift stalls occupied by people selling local crafts. We soon stop into a tiny pueblo called Panchimalco, which is one of the few mountainside villages that still maintain a way of life that incorporates indigenous traditions.

Navigating the cobblestones of a particularly narrow, inclined street, we wander into a tiny cottage. Housing an art studio, it also acts as an arts school that educates young locals, mostly from low-income families, in their various artistic endeavours.

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While El Salvador is Central America’s smallest yet most densely populated nation, travellers making a pilgrimage through the region often overlook its charms in favour of its more well-known neighbours, Mexico and Costa Rica. But with a wealth of coveted surfing spots, lush tropical landscapes and verdant mountain ranges, not to mention enticing local fare, the tiny nation is a traveller’s delight.

thick leaves, vibrant tropical flowers, bananas and intriguing plant species that intertwine to form an intricate canopy. The sound of trickling water from hidden waterfalls and fountains provides a soothing soundtrack as we meander through the foliage.

In the corner of the expansive garden, a narrow spiral staircase woven with

winding pathways as they lead to leafy nooks occupied by creative souls hunched studiously over sketchbooks, furiously pouring out the contents of an imagination sent into overdrive.

The inspiration of the environment is palpable, as if its energy pulses through the creeping vines and springs forth from the vibrant flowers.

THE INSPIRATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IS PALPABLE, AS IF ITS ENERGY PULSES THROUGH THE CREEPING VINES AND SPRINGS FORTH FROM THE VIBRANT FLOWERS ... ” creeping floral vines rises up through an opening in a platform terrace above.

Streams of light shine in from the opening, creating a somewhat biblical aura. I climb onto the small terrace, where a spectacular view reveals itself.

The glorious panorama that surrounds me leaves no doubt as to why this garden has inspired generations of artists to replicate its stunning natural vista. Majestic mountains ensconce the tiny pueblo, overlooked by a menacing rock formation known as the Devil’s Doorway. From this raised vantage point above the Eden-like garden, many a young artist has been swept up in a whirl of inspiration whilst recreating the wonders before them.

Climbing back down, I wander deeper into the garden. I follow the

As we continue on our way, I rhapsodise to Santos at the beauty of the scenery. Though he has grown up with such scenery as his playground, a swelling of pride indicates that its magic isn’t lost upon him. Our vehicle meanders its way down the narrow, snaking road of the mountain range and we sporadically encounter locals, their backs laden with sacks of grain, as they laboriously tackle the steep incline.

Judging by the distance since the last village, they still have a long way left in their journey. But despite their heavy loads, disintegrating footwear and the unforgiving sting of the afternoon sun, they offer a smile in our direction.

Santos pulls over to a roadside restaurant overlooking a valley, insisting that I sample one of El Salvador’s most

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well-known delicacies, pupusas. We order a selection of the thick handmade masa (corn) tortillas stuffed with frijoles and cheese, tomato salsa and a type of pickled cabbage.

Back out on the winding road, the landscape begins to flatten and its lush greenery turns into golden fields. The roadsides now are fringed with local entrepreneurs trying to entice passersby with their rainbow of tropical fruits, vegetables, grains and juices.

We soon pull off the main road and onto an unpaved stretch lined with palm trees. A salty breeze seasons the air and my ears soon register the soothing crash of waves. We have arrived at a beach known as Playa San Diego.

In anticipation of a visit to the beach, I’ve worn my swimsuit underneath my clothes and I sprint down to the beach and dive into the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean. When I finally head back to shore, Santos is waiting at a beachside shack with a bottle of the local beer, Taurino Maximo. We sit around in the sun, joking with the locals and enjoying the lovely breeze that winds its way amongst the palm trees – I feel like I could stay here forever.

Unfortunately, I have a plane to catch, and we pile back into the car and head to the airport. An hour later, I am staring out the window of a small TACA aeroplane, my hair still damp from my ocean plunge. As the plane takes off and swoops over the coastline of El Salvador, I can feel remnants of sand still between my toes. I smile, knowing I’ll be back to these shores someday soon.

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