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elcome to the first issue of MOSS, a magazine & guide created just for Mosman & surrounding suburbs. The area is filled with a wonderful array of shops, services, cafes, restaurants and bars – and we know we’ve showcased just the tip of the iceberg. But we are proud to bring you some amazing and inspiring stories, and hope you enjoy reading them. We would also like to encourage you to join us in the Run2Cure (details page 14) – a fundraiser for research into neuroblastoma, the leading cause of death from cancer of children under five. Join in the fight for change and aid the vital research into this insidious disease.
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CONTENTS 8 Shop smart Stylish local buys 11 The Bread & Butter Project Giving refugees a chance 15 Competition Win a hand-picked food and gift hamper
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3/79 Rosalind St, Cammeray www.theend.com.au Advertising & editorial inquiries: moss@theend.com.au 0402 258 903
16 Recipes Vegetable dishes to turn friends greens with envy
Creative Director: Melissa Price melissa@theend.com.au
20 The property market Mosman profile
Editorial: James Schwier james@theend.com.au
24 Flashback in time Suburb’s changing face 27 A week away Seven days of sumptuous food and glorious seclusion in Bali 32 Sing it back to me How the tragic loss of a friend inspired a bid to tackle male suicide
Senior Designer: Joana Gala Contributors: Michael Rava Harris Farm Markets A ll content is the property of MOSS magazine and can only be reproduced with the express permission of T he End Creative Agency.
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A N I N S P I R AT I O N A L B A K E R Y I S TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF REFUGEES A N D A S Y L U M S E E K E R S I N S Y D N E Y.
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t was a moving trip to Thailand that set in motion a social enterprise project helping to change the lives of some of the many underprivileged newcomers to Sydney. The Bread & Butter Project, started by Paul Allam of Bourke Street Bakery with the help of business partner David McGuinness, offers selected refugees and asylum seekers a TAFE-accredited apprenticeship. The budding bakers also have English lessons with volunteers to help them settle in their new country. The scheme was inspired by Allam’s journey to Mae Sot on the Thai-Burma border in 2011. He travelled there after being contacted by an orphanage that had purchased an oven and wanted him to teach some of the many local Karen refugee women how to bake. The idea was to set up a bakery to give mothers a skill so they could earn a living and provide for their children. The transformation in the women was almost instant as they grew in confidence and skill every day. At the end of the training period several local cafes and restaurants, invited to come along and see what the women could do, placed orders and a small baking social enterprise was born. “The trip was really inspiring but we realised that to have the greatest possible impact we’d have to work on a project in our ‘own backyard’,” Allam says. So he and McGuinness used their expertise to establish the first social enterprise bakery in Australia. The Sydney operation reinvests 100 per cent of its profits in training and employment opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers. Bread and pastry sales fund 90 per cent of the training and operation costs,
with donations covering the other 10 per cent. Working with not-for-profits and government agencies, the Bread & Butter Project currently chooses eight trainees a year. “It is really rewarding to provide people with the skills and opportunity to support themselves and their families,” Allam says. The scheme is growing all the time as more and more people get involved. The Bread & Butter Project holds “Master Classes” at its Marrickville premises for corporate team building in which each of the participants is given the identity and back-story of a refugee as they learn the intricacies of sourdough and pastry making. Working alongside the refugee apprentices, this offers them an insight into the hardships and heartaches asylum seekers are forced to endure. And the Bread & Butter Project has also set up shop at Harris Farm Markets in Bondi Junction, staffed by its refugee bakers (opposite page bottom right). The Bread & Butter Project prides itself on its delicious artisan breads and delivers the handmade loaves to food lovers, venues, cafes, delis and department stores across the city, including in the Mosman area at Sergeants Mess and Hygge Mosman among others. But most of all it is about helping make the lives of refugees better by offering them a profession as they establish themselves in the community.
“We realised to have the greatest possible impact we’d have to work on a project in our own backyard.”
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Gnocchi w/ broccoli cream sauce & almonds
A super easy roasted asparagus side dish or entree – sometimes it’s the simplest flavour combinations that are the best.
If you’ve never made gnocchi before, it’s definitely time to give it a try – it’s easier than you think and so satisfying. And this broccoli cream sauce is a match made in heaven.
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2-3 bunches of asparagus 8 garlic cloves (skin kept on) 1 lemon (halved and sliced) 1/4 cup of grated parmesan 1 tbsp of olive oil Salt METHOD
1. Preheat the oven to 180C/356F/gas mark 4. 2. Remove the very ends of the asparagus by slicing off 2cm or snapping the ends off using your fingers (if using young or smaller asparagus this isn’t necessary). 3. Place the asparagus onto a tray on baking paper along with the garlic cloves and sliced lemon, and top with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Roast for 25 minutes. 4. Remove the tray from the oven. 5. Serve the asparagus along with the garlic cloves and lemon as a side and sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
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1.1kg potatoes (desiree or Dutch cream) 2 x eggs 250g plain flour + more for dusting 60g finely grated sharp parmesan 1tsp of salt 1tbsp of olive oil 1 whole broccoli (large broccoli stem removed) 1 large clove of garlic (diced) 250ml pure cream 1 cup of almond flakes METHOD
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potatoes from the pot and place them in a bowl to cool. They will be too hot to peel. After a couple of minutes, when the potatoes are still hot but not boiling hot, begin to peel the skin off using your fingers or a small knife. 3. Place the potatoes one by one into a potato crusher and squeeze them through to break up the potato. If you don’t have a crusher place the potatoes onto a board and use a fork to mash them roughly. Try to crush them as much as you can so there are no chunky parts left over. 4. On a well-floured surface place the roughly crushed potatoes into a heap and sift flour over the top then add the parmesan, salt and create a small dent. Place the eggs into the centre then use your fork to break the yolks in the mixture. Use your fork to start mixing the flour into the egg and other ingredients roughly. Then use your hands to bring all of the ingredients together, mixing everything as well as possible. Once mixed through well shape it into a ball – it should still be quite sticky. Sprinkle flour over the surface and gnocchi mixture so it’s coated. 5. Prepare a couple of trays that are lightly floured to place the cut gnocchi onto. 6. Cut the ball into 2 pieces
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he Sydney property market has been in an upward growth cycle since 2010 – the strongest run since the late 1980s. Personally I can’t see this market cooling down too much anytime soon as the fundamentals remain solid. Historically we only see significant property value corrections due to oversupply. But what we are witnessing in the traditional housing market is a chronic under-supply, with Mosman house volumes down each year. We have moved into a post-boom market, or a “balanced” market, and in some suburbs across the city prices have already started to decrease. Investors looking for huge short-term gains will be disappointed but it’s worth remembering that property should be considered as a defensive asset class, i.e. a long-term investment. Regardless of what happens, the domestic property market will continue to remain strong, so there is no need to be concerned about the family home sector. If there were any issues we would have seen stock levels increase significantly by now.
2018 Mosman market snapshot
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MOST COMMON PROPERTY TYPE SOLD: 2-BED A PA R T M E N T S
125 PROPERTIES S O L D S O FA R
Source: domain.com.au (as at 29/3/18)
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M I C H A E L’ S TO P T I P S Know your target market Whether you are upsizing, downsizing, flipping or investing, it’s important to know who you are targeting with your sale. This is particularly important if you are renovating to sell. The vendor and agent must have a good relationship The sale of any property is a rollercoaster ride, irrespective of the circumstances. It is a highly valuable asset and there are always levels of attachment, both personally and financially. The agent’s job involves much more than just marketing the property and negotiating the buyer network, they should also be your confidant throughout the journey. The agent should be knowledgeable about the local market, the type of property for sale and have your best interests at heart. This requires trust. And remember, you will be talking with them each and every day, so you need to feel comfortable and enjoy the process. Have a strategy In real estate there are always factors that will be out of your control, be it changes in the market, interest rates or a buyer’s circumstances. It’s about planning for the unexpected, clear and constant communication between agent and vendor, and having a clear strategy in place. In Sydney, the exponential price growth has slowed, this means underpinning your campaign with a clear strategy is more critical than ever. The core elements must be appropriately targeted – this includes beautiful lifestyle photography, emotive property copywriting and, of course, welcoming and informative open homes that appeal to all buyers. If you are considering your options or assessing your financial position and would like to start a confidential conversation on the value of your property, please get in touch with Michael Rava on 0411 225 084.
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Sydney & Ashfield: Broadhurst Post Card Publishers “Streetscenes and buildings, Mosman, NSW� With its empty street and lack of pedestrians crowding the pavements, this picture is a far cry from the Military Road of today. In fact the only recognisable thing is the familiar name of P. Leahy that can clearly be seen on the corner. The real estate agency first opened back in 1890 and has been in the same heritage-listed Edwardian offices at 771 Military Road, Mosman, since the early 1900s. From the collections of the State Library of NSW.
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The stylish Cafe Bali // Beautiful Villa Kubu // The view poolside at Villa Kubu // Dusk at Seminyak beach // Relaxation is made easy at Villa Kubu // The magnificent Bambu restaurant, photo by Nicholas Alexander @nickas88 // Sun loungers on Seminyak beach // Each bathroom at Villa Kubu is unique // The three-bedroom villa pool at Villa Kubu // Previous page: Villa Kubu.
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winding their way along the narrow footpaths and the occasional food stall filling the air with the smells of sizzling chicken satay. Chic boutiques and stylish furniture stores sit alongside up-market bars and restaurants. Cafe Bali, on Kayu Aya Rd, is a gem. With its whitewashed wooden beams, chandeliers, mismatched furniture and vintage décor the atmosphere is one of relaxed refinement. It offers a reasonably priced and extensive menu, but best of all the food is uniformly delicious. The gazpacho, salmon tartare and frites, and nasi goreng are all excellent. Bambu (on Petitenget Rd), looks a little mysterious, concealed by a discrete entrance, but as soon as you step inside you know you are in for something special. The tables are either set around an architecturally designed pond or on an island in the middle, all accessed across a series of marble steps set into the water. The clean lines of the pool are juxtaposed with the more traditional style elsewhere (beams, pitched roof), adding to a truly breathtaking dining experience. Bambu offers a twist on traditional Indonesian favourites specially selected from all over the country and offers amazing flavours in a stunning setting with equally spectacular service. The menu changes regularly based on market availability but what can always be relied upon is the flavour. The up-scale Indonesian cuisine makes full use of local produce, and whether you choose the sticky, spicy pork ribs or chargrilled mushrooms, you are in for a treat. After Seminyak the altogether more sedate pace of life in Sanur on the southeast coast makes for nice change. A small seaside town, it hums with tourists during peak season but at other times offers a refreshingly down-toearth and laid-back destination. The narrow beach is protected by a reef and
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The Monkey Forest, Ubud // One of Ubud’s pretty narrow streets // Shaded sun loungers at The Ubud Village Hotel // One of the many beautiful cafes in Ubud // The Fairmont Sanur’s rooms exude style // The lush green rice paddies of Ubud // The calm waters at Sanur // A bathroom at Fairmont Sanur // One of the tranquil pools at The Ubud Village Hotel.
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breakwaters, making the blue waters a great spot for kids, with the manicured gardens of resorts only separated from the sand by a narrow winding path along the shore. One such resort is the Fairmont, which covers a large area stretching from the beach back towards the main street of Danau Tamblingan, where the majority of tourist shops, small boutiques and cafes, bars and restaurants can be found. It exudes sophistication. No expense has been spared, with even the smallest of the rooms encompassing a vast space, and it is the little details in each – an elegant wall recess, a beautiful enclosed balcony, the colonial-style bronze fans – that really set it apart. Driving north up into the foothills, you leave the beach behind as you venture through dense forest on the way to Ubud, along roads packed with shops selling stone work and finely crafted wooden furniture. Set among rice paddies and nestled amid the mountains, Ubud is in many ways the cultural heart of Bali, which is reflected in the number shops selling antiques, woodcarvings, textiles, paintings and jewellery throughout the town, as well as the popular market. Stylish shops and clothing stores rub shoulders with the galleries and arts and crafts stores, there is something for even the most discerning of shoppers. Linen & Co on Monkey Forest Rd has a range of classic pieces, from T-shirts to dresses to Italian-designed leather bags, at very reasonable prices, while Tn Parrot – of which there are several dotted around Ubud – sells great T-shirts that are a cut above the usual souvenirs, as well as exceptional shirts, hats and tote bags. Popular with tourists, Ubud has accommodation and entertainment to suit every budget and though the busy streets can at times appear a little chaotic this is all part of the charm. As well as its arts and crafts,
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the town is also well known for its monkey forest where you can interact with hundreds of primates. Buy bananas on the way in to feed the animals and pose for pictures with the usually amiable monkeys but be sure to pay attention to the signs dotted around – some of them are quite large and will be off with your bag if you’re not careful. A short walk up the hill is the centrally located The Ubud Village Hotel. It has well appointed rooms and a nice rooftop bar, perfect for a sunset drink, as well as a tranquil pool partially hidden among draped vines. Ubud also has a flourishing food scene, where everything from Indonesian to international, suckling pig to vegan is freely available. On the edge of a small rice field, Three Monkeys stretches from the busy Monkey Forest Rd back to a serene terrace beneath a canopy of frangipani trees. The setting is pure Bali but the menu is more globally inspired, with the delicate house-made pumpkin ravioli and pepes ikan, mahi-mahi coated in Balinese spices and grilled in banana leaf, standouts. Kismet, which has a sister boutique and cafe, offers mouth-watering vegetarian cuisine on South Goutama Rd deep within the crisscross of narrow thoroughfares and lanes in the centre of town. The restaurant’s trendy decor, exposed light bulbs hanging above each of the upstairs tables, which you turn on to order, and tucked away location all add to the atmosphere. Its variety of salad bowls and skewers are a firm favourite and its green curry poutine – a twist on the Canadian favourite of fries baked with cheese, this time doused in a delicious spicy curry sauce – is a decadent delight while the great list of wines and cocktails offer a perfect complement. Far from being just a beach retreat, Bali offers all manner of more sophisticated getaways – you just have to know where to look.
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AFTER THE TRAGIC LOSS OF A FRIEND TO SUICIDE, LUKE DUFFY IS TRYING TO HELP STOP OTHERS FROM S U C C U M B I N G T O T H E S A M E FAT E .
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t is remarkable that at a time of great personal loss, someone’s immediate response would be to think of others. But sometimes the most selfless acts can be spurred by grief and out of heartache can come hope. When Edward Princi took his own life at the age of 38 it left his family and friends heartbroken. To everyone who knew him he was the life and soul of the party, a highly successful businessman who seemed to have everything. This tragic loss inspired his lifelong friend Luke Duffy to write and release a song, Make Sure To Look Out For Each Other, in the hope of helping others. All the money raised by its sales on iTunes goes to beyondblue to help with its vital work with men’s mental health. “Knowing how many Australian families have been touched by suicide made me want to try to write a song that would connect with all of those people,” Luke says. “Although it was a very personal message to our departed friend, the lyrics are also very universal.” According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2016 there were 2866 deaths by suicide in Australia, 75 per cent were male, and over the past 10 years suicide rates among men have been three times that for women. “Unfortunately I was all too aware of how big an issue suicide is for young men. I had been to a few funerals before for people I had known who committed suicide, but this was the first time it was so out of the blue,” Luke says. “He was such a successful, happy and popular guy with his whole life ahead of him. Nobody saw it coming and all his friends felt a lot of guilt around feeling like we could have
done more had we known how he was feeling.” Make Sure To Look Out For Each Other is dedicated to Edward, his mate of more than 25 years. After writing the song Luke gathered together Edward’s father, Harvey, and some of Edward’s closest friends to help him record it. “I wrote the song in one night a few days before the funeral and then had 10 of his best friends and his dad come into the recording studio to sing on the song the next night,” Luke says. “It was very emotional, a stirring tribute to have his friends singing together, having just flown in from all over the world. We recorded the song at Crash Symphony Studios in Neutral Bay and it was mixed by five-time ARIA award winner Paul McKercher.” Make Sure To Look Out For Each Other is available on iTunes – with 100 per cent of all money raised going to beyondblue – and via www.lookout4eachother. com, an online tribute to Edward and the loving memories so many have of him. “The site is a memorial for him but also doubles as a suicide-prevention tool for anyone who might be battling with the day to day,” Luke says. Donations to beyondblue can also be made via the tribute site and Luke has been moved by people’s generosity. “The response has been really great,” he says. “I have received messages from many people who have lost someone to suicide telling me how much the song resonated with them. So far we have raised nearly $12,000 for beyondblue and I just hope we can raise a bit more.”
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For more information please visit www.lookout4eachother.com.au. beyondblue: beyondblue.org.au, 1300 22 4636 Lifeline: 13 11 14
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gm photographics Mosman’s favourite family photographer Graham Monro has been at it longer than most. For more than 26 years in Mosman family photographs have been Graham’s first love. Awarded the prestigious title of Canon Master, family photography is what he is most well known for. Imagine being able to look at a photograph and determine a person’s personality. That is exactly what our portrait photography does. Family photography, when crafted properly, takes a person’s unique personality and captures it in a single photograph. Using a combination of skills with lighting and guiding you through posing as well as different backdrops and photography techniques, Graham and the team will be able to capture your personality and character traits in a series of portrait photographs.
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gm photographics has perfected the art of family portrait photography and is renowned for unique and breathtaking imagery. If you love casual and candid kids photography then you will love our style. We believe it’s important to let children be themselves in front of the camera and we encourage them to play and interact so we can capture natural and less posed imagery. We are the best family portrait photographers in Sydney! Opening hours... Tues - Sat A: Level 1/557 Military Road, Mosman P: 02 9960 4600 E: info@gmphotographics.com.au W: gmphotographics.com.au
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Ripples Chowder Bay
Join us at Ripples Chowder Bay for an unforgettable meal in our unique heritage building. With magnificent views of Clifton Gardens and Sydney Harbour, you won’t be disappointed by head chef Kristian Gamble’s simple and flavoursome dishes. BYO and fully licensed. Opening hours... Breakfast: Sat - Sun 8.00am - 10.30am; Lunch: Mon - Fri from 12.00pm, Sat - Sun from 11.30am; Dinner Fri - Sat from 6.00pm A: Building 7, Deck C, Chowder Bay Road, Mosman P: 02 9960 3000 W: rippleschowderbay.com.au
Montmartre Store
Montmartre Concept Store is a unique
Parisian-style shop filled with chic homewares and fashion imported directly from France. The timeless selection of goods has a graceful balance of refined elegance and vintage charm, with everything from handmade soap to Fermob folding Bistro garden furniture, which has been manufactured in France since 1889.
Opening hours... Mon - Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm A: 527 Military Road, Mosman F: @MonmartreStore P: 0405 548 550
Chiosco by Ormeggio In a prime location overlooking the water and the boats bobbing away at The Spit, Chiosco by Ormeggio offers delicious food in the most serene of settings. Open for takeaway, lunch, and dinner – and sun-drenched all day – this trattoria has a range of refined Italian dishes and sumptuous fresh seafood, as well as great coffee. Opening hours... Open 7 days from 9.00am A: The Jetty D’Albora Marinas the Spit, Spit Road, Mosman P: 02 9046 7333 W: www.chiosco.com.au
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Mosman Travel Mosman Travel is a boutique travel
consultancy, home to experienced travel designers offering a full range of services. We are Mosman’s one-stop travel destination, and design holidays for clients ranging from baby boomers to millennials and every “gen” in between. We escort small group journeys and manage small corporate travel accounts. With 11 dedicated and well-travelled advisers, there’s barely a destination we haven’t visited, a cruise ship we haven’t seen, a tricky itinerary or specific request we haven’t managed. So no matter what type of holiday you are looking for, you can be guaranteed that Mosman Travel has a specialist for you. Our affiliations with leading travel suppliers like Virtuoso, Mandarin Oriental, Dorchester,
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Peninsula, Hyatt and more deliver high-value VIP travel perks and privileges such as breakfast daily, upgrades, hotel credits, private transfers and so much more. A winner at the North Shore Local Business Awards in both 2016 and 2017, Mosman Travel is an integral part of the “2088” community. To our clients we say thank you, and to those yet to visit, let’s discuss your travel plans – we would love to design your next holiday. Opening hours... Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm Sat 9.00am - 2.00pm A: 860 Military Road, Mosman P: 02 9932 4000 E: travel@mosmantravel.com.au W: www.mosmantravel.com.au
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R&W Real Estate Agents Geoff Grist & Tanya Barrett are both licensed real estate agents with more than 15 years’ experience in the industry, impeccable local area knowledge and a strong track record. They work together to sell your property with an unrivalled enthusiasm and passion combined with an honest yet personalised approach, ensuring their clients never feel like “just another sale”. Speak to any of the many buyers or sellers who have dealt with Geoff and Tanya over the years and it is clear that trust is as the heart of everything they do. Their commitment to developing long-term relationships means clients now see them as “friends in the business” whom they can happily call at any time for real estate advice.
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Cremorne Conveyancing
Opening hours... By appointment A: 124 Avenue Road, Mosman P: 02 9969 3503 E: jennie.tonner@cremorneconveyancing.com.au W: www.cremorneconveyancing.com.au Licence number 1602952
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The Hunter Wine Bar Inspired by a trip to South Africa, the stylish Hunter Wine Bar has surprising dishes such as emu sitting alongside more familiar foods, with a wide selection of drinks you are sure to love. A: 5 Myagah Road, Mosman P: 02 9969 9446
Pond Fashion & Home
Pond has a range of beautiful homewares and
women’s clothing across two stores, and offers free in-store styling sessions. A: 583 & 587 Military Road P: 02 9960 3797 & 02 9969 5800 W: www.pond-pond.com
Arena’s Deli Cafe e Cucina This popular deli is one of Mosman’s best-kept secrets, with a fantastic cafe tucked away out the back beyond the gourmet delights. A: 908 Military Road, Mosman P: 02 9969 9905 W: www.arenasdelicafecucina.com.au
The Fernery
An urban oasis, The Fernery has a dedicated rosé bar as well as an enticing food and drinks menu that makes full use of its rooftop garden. A: Rooftop 719 Military Road P: 02 8459 9410 W: www.thefernerymosman.com.au
Le Breton Patisserie Cafe Le Breton is a delightful French cafe serving
great coffee and treats baked fresh at its patisserie across the road, which was established in 1988. A: Bridgepoint Plaza, 1-3 Brady Street, Mosman P: 02 9960 3771 W: www.lebreton.com.au
Chargrill Charlie’s
The go-to dinner place for families, Chargrill Charlie’s mouth-watering chicken is a hit with locals and visiting superstars like Justin Bieber. A: 884 Military Road, Mosman P: 02 9969 7107 W: www.chargrillcharlies.com
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The End Creative Agency The End Creative Agency is dedicated
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variety of concepts and options, to achieve the perfect outcome. Our extensive client list includes Network Ten, Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney, Macquarie Bank, Montezuma’s, Snag Stand, The Cuban Place and the RSPCA, as well as clients across Australia, the US, Europe and Asia. MOSS is one of our latest endeavours and a great example of our work – we just hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed creating it. We’d love to hear from you so please give us a call or send us an email. Opening hours... By appointment P: 0402 258 903 E: start@theend.com.au W: www.theend.com.au
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Mojo Cleaning, run by Stuart Dennis and Simone Shelley, is the area’s premier professional interior cleaning service. We have years of experience in the industry and offer the highest quality home cleaning across the lower north shore. We will cover all your cleaning needs for a competitive price and attention to detail is mandatory. No one wants a different person turning up at their door every week so we provide the same cleaner on the same day at the same time – every time. And we ensure that all of our staff are police checked and fully insured. Please call or email to organise an appointment for an obligation free quote. Opening hours... By appointment P: 0433 603 471 E: mojo@mojocleaning.com.au W: www.mojocleaning.com.au
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