Category: News in Your Neighbourhood

The Mount Gravatt Showgrounds have seen many markets come and go over the last 20 years. Kim Tzvetkoff, hailed as the father of Brisbane markets, manages the Sunday morning Showgrounds market where grocer stalls line the long aisles, selling fresh produce.

“People… want to know where their produce is coming from,” Mr. Tzvetkoff said. “People are also more food and health conscious, so they want produce fresher than in the supermarket.”

Mr. Tzvetkoff began the first Rocklea market in the 1980s, then continued to open markets in Western Australia and South Australia, as well as locally in Cannon Hill, Stafford, and Logan Central. His market on the Showgrounds has withstood the test of time.

“It is as popular as ever with a new younger group coming out to breakfast with young kids to meet their friends. They make it a morning stop before going on to do something else.”

“A lot of our stall holders are still with us after 30 years,” he recalls. “It is a big family. And it is a meeting place as well for locals, now more than ever.”

The market is open from 6 AM to 12 PM every Sunday, selling fruit, vegetables, and plants in the farmers’ market section, as well as secondhand and vintage goods in the flea market section. There is a large range of products both mainstream and multicultural, ranging from farm fresh eggs to persimmons, durian to freshly baked banana bread. Hungry customers have the option to dine at the undercover food court which sells coffee, curry puffs, and cupcakes, as well as poffertjes (Dutch pancakes), Turkish bread pizzas, and your staple bacon and eggs.

You may visit the Mt Gravatt Markets website here.

A perfect place to grab a bite is at the Mount Gravatt Marketta, happening every Saturday night at the Mount Gravatt Showgrounds from 4 to 10 PM.

The Mount Gravatt Marketta is a sister project to the Gold Coast’s Miami Marketta, which launched in 2011, according to creative director Emma Milikins.

“(Miami) started out as an arts precinct and the street food market started in 2011,” Milikins said.

She continues saying that opening a second marketta felt like “a natural progression” as they had already owned the Sunday Mount Gravatt Farmers Market.

“We have a really big focus on the food. We’re not trying to be a glitzy, bigger, better and bolder lights. It’s about being able to have a meeting place where you can share food with your friends.”

The marketta features 60 different food stalls and food trucks, accompanied by live music and a bar within a shipping container, all ready to satisfy every customer. This is a no-frills experience; there may not be any fancy lights and sounds, but everyone is committed to delivering quality food at reasonable prices, no matter the weather–rain or shine.

Some of the street food stalls joining the marketta are Malaysian St, French Made Crepes, Get Stuffed Spuds, Pacos Paella, Gold Wonton, Double T, Barbecue Mafia, Little Havana Food Truck, Mussel Brothers, and many more.

Entrance is $2 for customers over 16; anyone below 16 gets in free.

You can find out more at the Mt Gravatt Marketta Facebook page.

A row of fifteen food businesses along a 120m stretch of Logan Road is now rising in reputation, fondly called Eat Street. Business has been booming as of late, thanks to an influx of people coming in via nearby unit developments.

“The area was always known as a foodie area,” says Matt Roman, gourmet pie maker from Piefection.

“The units are not starting – they are here. Absolutely more people are here.”

Business owners are pleased with this change and enjoying steadier patronage. Regular customers mingle with people coming from far and wide, eager to sample the local fare.

“They come from everywhere – Carindale, Mansfield, Tarragindi, Camp Hill and Coorparoo,’’ says Hallowed Grounds owner April Shen.

To read more about Eat Street, click here.

In recent statistics conducted by RACQ, it is seen that among Brisbane’s shopping centres, Garden City ranks as second-highest in carpark collisions. There were 104 insurance claims made regarding collisions, next to 121 from Indooroopilly Shopping Centre in Brisbane’s West from January 2015 to August 2016. This is followed by Carindale Shopping Centre at 92 claims made.

Aside from this, Garden City ranks fourth in vehicle break-ins with 35 claims. Still topping the list is Indooroopily Shopping Centre with 49.

It is wise to always be vigilant even when visiting places that are presumed to be safe. Practice road courtesy and make sure to keep all your valuables close by and attended to, in order to lessen the risk of these incidents occurring.

Read more here.

Bring your holiday cheer and your Christmas list to Upper Mount Gravatt Community Christmas Market, happening on the 2nd of December from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Hall and Oval of Upper Mount Gravatt State School.

The organizers have put together “an assortment of stalls to showcase a variety of handmade and unique products to offer shoppers some great Christmas present options.”

One highlight of the day would be the Monster Raffle where vendors have put together donations for shoppers to have the chance to win amazing prizes. These range from sumptuous homemade goodies, clever crafts, and gift certificates for premium services! There’s something for everyone, and this enticing raffle is just one of a few great reasons to go!

This would be the second Christmas Market held by UMG Community Market following the one held last year on 4th December. Show up with a generous spirit and support your local businesses this Christmas. There is no better gift than the gift of giving.

Bring your loved ones along; entrance is free!

You can find out more at their Facebook page.