revealing a new all-women leadership team with impressive international credentials Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime the restaurant the group opened in Abbotsford last June will close on April 2 before reopening mid-April with a new concept and chef Molli bistro-bar (left) and Little Molli cafe-deli will make way for new concepts.Tim Harris (left) and Kristoffer Paulsen“We missed the mark for creating an all-day neighbourhood venue,” says Toleman I had people who’ve supported my venues for years say ‘I have to tell you this … I didn’t love it.’ In our own hearts “It’s hard to make a business profitable from day one,” he adds “We’re okay with that if it’s on the right track but we weren’t achieving the growth we wanted.” greens and skordalia.SuppliedAdvertisementIncoming head chef Caitlin Koether who’s worked at San Francisco’s Bar Tartine and Relae in Copenhagen will serve wholesome dishes threaded with ferments All-day breakfast includes house-made yoghurt with sour cherry granola while lunch will be built around open-faced sandwiches such as smoked chicken chickpea miso mayonnaise and pickled celery bread and dips get a refresh: potato-based fry bread with whipped schmaltz lemon thyme and chicken skin sounds like dinner unto itself The menu continues with a chopped salad; roasted carrots with pickled persimmon; and steak aged with koji the tenderising and flavour-giving Japanese ingredient Carrots with pickled persimmons reflect new chef Caitlin Koether’s wholesome style.Supplied“I want people to feel nourished and to be able to come in and have an entire meal without breaking the bank,” she says Koether came on board in October as head of fermentation a job title she borrowed from a position she almost snared at Noma in Copenhagen in 2023 She’s part of Molli’s new all-women leadership team which includes bar manager Kayla Saito (ex-Aru) and general manager Bonnie Maguire (ex-Falco) Outgoing chef Aleksis Kalnins, who joined Mulberry Group in 2023 to helm Hazel has departed the group and is considering offers He puts Molli’s troubles down to a mismatch between his cooking and the neighbourhood which is known for pubs and bordered by Victoria Street’s more casual dining “There’s a football analogy: you have a great player but you’re playing him in the wrong position,” he says Admitting the misfire on Molli 1.0 has been tough “The most successful people in business – Phil Knight from Nike Richard Branson – have as many failures as successes The interior of Molli is being tweaked to suit the new all-day brief.Tim HarrisThe restaurant will aim for a softer look when reopens with the stately antique credenzas replaced with more contemporary furnishings Adjacent cafe Little Molli will stop operating on April 8 and reopen later in the month as a pantry selling Mulberry Made ferments 20 Mollison Street, Abbotsford, molliabbotsford.com.au news and the hottest openings served to your inbox The Coachella Valley Firebirds' Jacob Melanson looks like a hockey player straight out of central casting He has a line of horizontal stitches across his right ear that looks like the top half is sewn onto the bottom half His nose is twice its normal size and there are bruises to go along with it but it's kind of hard to tell where they stop and start after scoring the game-winning goal in a season-saving win for the Firebirds He told the media after the game that it was the first time he'd scored an overtime goal in juniors or pro hockey set up by a gritty defensive play from original Firebird Luke Henman allowed the team to escape with a win on a night when a loss would've been devastating Not just in the way blowing a three-goal lead hurts more than a garden-variety loss but also in the amount of history the Firebirds would've had to overcome to keep their playoffs going Firebirds survive! Coachella Valley wins again in overtime after fumbling three-goal lead I asked Jason Chaimovitch at the AHL communications department for some statistics about digging out of an 0-2 hole Only 13 teams in the long history of the AHL have won a five-game playoff series after losing the first two games Only three of those teams did so after losing the first two at home and none of those three had to win three road games to do it the Firebirds would've had to do something no team in the history of the AHL He did score that goal and those ominous statistics are moot because the Firebirds aren't in an 0-2 hole They are tied 1-1 and heading to Abbotsford for Game 3 on Wednesday with a skip in their skate And winning playoff series is a bit of a tradition in these parts The Firebirds have played in 10 playoff series in two-plus seasons and won eight of them Does the fact that the Firebirds fans and franchise have only known deep playoff runs add any pressure to this year's group but there's a clear precedent that has been set here we have a lot of photos around the locker room and around this building kind of just shows what we've done here and we want to do," Olofsson said "And that's kind of the standard we have is to be playing playoff hockey here and scoring goals at home there's nothing better here with our crowd said for a guy like him who just joined the team this year those lofty expectations and the history of success is not lost on him it's great to see what these guys have done the past two years but I think we have a great team and I'm excited for this playoff run." said the postseason itself brings with it some pressure but he doesn't feel like the ghosts of playoff runs past are haunting this year's team we've had pretty good success here the last two years but there's pressure everywhere when you're in the playoffs," Winterton said we kind of live for pressure and live for these moments so I'd say there's pressure no matter what in the playoffs So these Firebirds aren't burdened by expectations but motivated by them And Firebirds fans understand that this year's team is not composed in the same way the veteran-heavy teams of the first two seasons were And I think Firebirds fans understand that they've been spoiled by the past two seasons And Firebirds fans understand that Abbotsford finished with the better record and is the favorite in this series But that doesn't mean a second-round exit is going to sting any less were it to happen I made eye contact with a woman wearing a Max McCormick jersey walking out after Saturday's win and she said to me "Whew And then she said what everyone was thinking "I really hope it's not the last home game of the year." it won't take a never-before-accomplished feat to make that happen all this team needs to do is win two of three games in Abbotsford The Firebirds are 2-0 already in Abbotsford this year and have a better road record than they do home record this season Until proven otherwise — and they've tried to prove it twice already these playoffs by blowing three-goal leads — winning playoff games is simply part of this team's DNA And that's a good enough reason to believe that the woman in the McCormick jersey will get to see her Firebirds at Acrisure Arena again this year Shad Powers is a columnist for The Desert Sun Where to Find Australia’s Best Inner-City Bakeries By Katya Wachtel By Katya Wachtel By Matheus The space features pendant art deco globes and dimmable strip lighting behind the banquettes and abundant greenery and antique furniture throughout French wooden sideboards with parquetry inlays gilt-framed mirrors and oil paintings sit alongside thrift shop curios The restaurant has a rooftop function space with raised potager beds with seasonal veggies dominating the sides and salads selection Meat comes from standout producers such as Hazeldenes Chicken and Flinders Island beef The drinks menu shows an uncommon creativity and breadth with numerous house-made ferments including kefir kombucha and soda complementing a strong non-alc cocktail section and a small but exciting wine list Website: molliabbotsford.com.au We do not seek or accept payment from the cafes bars and shops listed in the Directory – inclusion is at our discretion Venue profiles are written by independent freelancers paid by Broadsheet Bakeries and Restaurants That Opened or Closed in April 32 of the Hottest Dishes and Drinks in Melbourne Right Now Menu Reveal: Five Things To Order at Junda Khoo’s Ho Liao First Look: Filipino Pop-Up Palay Moves to Fitzroy for Good The Coachella Valley won 5-4 against the Abbotsford Canucks in a game that went to overtime The teams meet again for Game 3 on Wednesday In Melbourne the iconic Yarra River (Birrarung) is essential to our way of life and part of what makes living here so great.  We have completed works to repair rockwork and footpaths affected by erosion along a busy section of the Yarra Main Trail near Dights Falls in Abbotsford safe use of the trail and river for pedestrians Over the next few months we will revegetate the riverbank with a variety of native plants loose topsoil from rain and weeds while the new plants establish jute matting has been rolled out across the site The matting is biodegradable and will degrade over the next few years while the vegetation establishes No trail closures will be required during revegetation We thank you for your patience while we completed these essential works We use reCAPTCHA to protect our website from spam, for more information about the data we collect see our privacy website statement Melbourne Water respectfully acknowledges the Bunurong Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land and water on which we rely and operate We pay our deepest respects to their Elders past There’s lots to like about the new-look Dr Morse And still plenty of room for dancing out the back ShareAs featured in the May 2025 hit list. See all stories.1 / 7The front bar and dining area at Dr Morse.Bonnie Savage2 / 7Steak with fava puree.Bonnie Savage3 / 7The taglietelle verde is a go-to dish Bonnie Savage4 / 7One of the jaunty cocktails at Dr Morse.Bonnie Savage5 / 7Shaved prosciutto served with pickled rockmelon compressed with chilli.Bonnie Savage6 / 7 Bonnie Savage7 / 7Dark chocolate and almond tart with mascarpone.Bonnie SavagePrevious SlideNext Slide13.5/20How we score all-day hangout under Victoria Park railway station updating “shabby share-house” to “mid-century uncle” and employed the highly accomplished David Boyle as executive chef He now oversees the food across Northside Group, which includes Dr. Morse,the massive Bodriggy Brewery Co across the road, Smith Street’s Albion Hotel the wine list expanded and the new lunch and dinner offering pitched as “New York Italian-inspired bistro disco” but I wonder if it will be embraced by inner-city diners old milk bar still feels like a pub with a front bar enormous beer garden and a continuing focus on being a cool place to come for DJs and dancing backed by a diverse roster of indie disc-spinners and musos.Boogie sessions can’t be ballasted by chips alone but dancers may not wish to pause to twirl a $32 clam pasta I worry there’s a burger- or pizza-shaped hole in the menu the retro dining area appeals with fireplaces and there’s good food backed by fresh tap beer Everyone’s favourite feta splurge owes thanks to Meredith Dairy’s girl goats. But what about the boys? The farm has recently started feeding them up and processing them on-site; the meat is delicious. Boyle coaxes it with lemon, parsley, garlic and butter into a truly wonderful ragu for housemade tagliatelle, dyed green with parsley and spinach. Grass-fed beef isn’t as tender as its grain-fed counterpart, but it has more character. This menu features three pastured steak cuts, all slathered with a flavoured butter strong on olives and capers. It’s a smart way to bring in acid and seasoning, but it drowned my rump cap, a great piece of meat from Gippsland’sO’Connor Beef that doesn’t need cloaking. Go-to dish: Tagliatelle verde ($34); Morse Sour ($20); rockmelon withprosciutto ($15); bistecca di Scamone ($39) Cost: About $120 for two, excluding drinks You’ll hit the jackpot at this suburban Chinese restaurant with heart – and perfect prawn toastCome for the dumplings and prawn toast, stay for the warm, cosy atmosphere at convivial Potluck. ‘Best $10.50 I’ve ever spent’: This no-frills chicken shop has a sanger you’ll want to eat on repeatWith pudgy pita bread and juicy chicken breast, Rooster Bar’s budget-friendly roll is one Sandwich Watch correspondent Tomas Telegramma can’t get enough of. It’s worth the drive just for the cabbage rolls at this suburban Macedonian dinerMarijan Nikolovski and his family serve kebapi sausages, flavour-forward dips and more at Balkan Skara in Melbourne’s north. the Abbotsford Canucks are looking like they could be for real in the 2025 Calder Cup playoffs Although they suffered a 5-4 overtime loss aginst the Coachella Valley Firebirds Saturday and Guillaume Brisebois scored three unanswered goals for the Canucks to go up 3-1 and ultimately win Game 1 on Thursday with goalie Arturs Silovs making 29 saves on 30 shots (.970) Abbotsford is getting contributions from long-shot veterans like Woo and Brisebois, and promising youngsters like Klimovich, Silovs, Aatu Raty, Linus Karlsson, and others are playing their part In Saturday's Game 2, the Canucks again had to come from behind, though it was a much greater test for rookie head coach Manny Malhotra and Co Silovs was pulled after allowing three goals on eight shots in the first period comfortably his worst outing in the Calder Cup playoffs thus far Fellow goalie prospect Nikita Tolopilo stepped in and stopped 21 of 23 though the Canucks were ultimately sunk by Jacob Melanson's game-winner 4:45 into overtime Malhotra had to make some changes to get some wind in the Canucks' sails and Sammy Blais combined for three goals and eight points to put the Canucks up 4-3 following up on Phil Di Giuseppe's early second-period goal to get Abbotsford on the board who finished the game with a goal and two assists tied the game wit just over four minutes left then assisted Melanson's overtime-winner A disappointing result for the Canucks indeed in just his first year of head coaching at any level is showing some serious coaching chops and adaptability behind the bench It's also worth noting that the Canucks, who stole some momentum despite the loss, are still without Jonathan Lekkerimäki (dental) and Silovs has proven capable of playing at a much higher level than what handicapped the Canucks three goals If these Abbotsford Canucks can re-establish some footing in Game 3 they are right back in pole position to make some noise the rest of the way © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"68","src":"69","url":"6a"},{"type":"67","value":"6b"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"6e","url":"6f"},{"type":"6d","value":"6g"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands Jonathan proudly provided coverage of the Flyers at numerous national events including the 2024 Stadium Series and the 2024 NHL Draft Abbotsford is getting contributions from long-shot veterans like Woo and Brisebois, and promising youngsters like Klimovich, Silovs, Aatu Raty, Linus Karlsson, and others are playing their part In Saturday's Game 2, the Canucks again had to come from behind, though it was a much greater test for rookie head coach Manny Malhotra and Co A disappointing result for the Canucks indeed It's also worth noting that the Canucks, who stole some momentum despite the loss, are still without Jonathan Lekkerimäki (dental) The Abbotsford Canucks may have only been the better team in Thursday night's Pacific Division semifinal series opener with the Coachella Valley Firebirds for about 10 minutes of the game but it was a crucial 10 minutes for the Canucks which won 16 of its last 18 games to finish the regular season seized control of the series with a three-goal first-period blitz that held up for a 3-1 victory over the Firebirds at Acrisue Arena The Canucks already had the home-ice edge over the Firebirds in the best-of-five series and that advantage grew stronger as Abbotsford scored three quick goals in succession in the first period to grab control of the game and never let go for a road win Game 2 of the series is at Acrisure Arena on Saturday at 6 p.m. and the remaining games will be at Abbotsford next week The Firebirds will now need to win at least two games in Canada to win the series Forward Jacob Melanson said the Firebirds can draw on past experience when it comes to rallying to win a series after losing the first game last year we lost the first game in the Calgary series so we know what we have to do and have a lot of guys back from last year's team," said Melanson referring to the 2024 Pacific Division semifinals when the Firebirds lost the opener to Calgary and then won three in a row to take the series the Firebirds outplayed the Canucks for large chunks of Thursday's contest The game started on a high note for the Firebirds as Ryan Winterton who had left the team to tend to a family matter and missed the Calgary series was back and scored a goal 1:36 into the game He took a pretty feed from Brandon Biro and blasted one into an open net That excitement was erased later in the period though when the Canucks scored twice in one minute and added a late goal to take a 3-1 lead into the first intermission the Firebirds had a near-miss during a power play early in the third as a tipped shot trickled behind the Abbotsford goalie but did not fully cross the line but the official quickly waved off the goal and then looked at it on replay at the next stoppage and confidently said no goal to the dismay of 5,726 Firebirds fans It was a frustrating finish for the Firebirds who controlled the run of play for the final 30 minutes playing some impressive hockey and getting a lot of pressure on Canucks goalkeeper Arturs Silovs without cashing in Coachella Valley pulled its goalie with 3:40 to go for the 6-on-5 advantage but never found the back of the net the team still felt confident after outplaying Abbotsford for the lion's share of this game There was that 10-minute stretch where we sort of went through the motions and it costs you in the playoffs," Winterton said "You do that too often or in back-to-back games and you're going home so we'll figure that out and come back hungrier." Coach Derek Laxdal was also encouraged by the team's play in the latter half of the game and believes it can fuel the team moving forward so we know you have to have short-term memory and we can take the good points from that game and move forward to Saturday," Laxdal said The Firebirds received some tough injury news before the game as it was announced that playoff hero and leading-scorer Mitchell Stephens has a lower-body injury and is out indefinitely Defenseman Cale Fleury also missed this game but is listed more promisingly as day-to-day Stephens' recent scoring touch could've come in handy Thursday as the Firebirds peppered the goal late in the game to no avail "It comes back to finding ways to create more offense," Laxdal said it's dirty hockey and we have to put pucks on the net You have to hold that paint and we did a little bit of that tonight Nikke Kokko had 25 saves in net for the Firebirds but did have a costly misplay that led to the Canucks' second goal Firebirds 1-0: Back after missing the Calgary series Ryan Winterton wasted little time thrilling the crowd as he took a pretty pass from Brandon Biro and slapped it into the open net Tied 1-1: A controversial goal by the Canucks as Max Lajoie was leveled into the boards the puck came right into his vacated area and the Canucks capitalized with a goal by Jett Woo Firebirds coach Derek Laxdal was barking at the official believing it should have been a cross check penalty Canucks 2-1: Abbotsford scored again a minute later when Danila Kilmovich was the recipient of a bad decision by Nikke Kokko as his clearing attempt went right to a Canuck player who quickly dished to Kilmovich for the goal Canucks 3-1: This was the prettiest goal of the night A well-defended 2-on-2 rush to the goal saw Phillip Di Giuseppe with a gorgeous dish to Guillaume Brisebois who flicked it past Kokko When Nathan Toleman’s Mulberry Group opened Molli at the end of June 2024 it was positioned as a neighbourhood bar and bistro with a technique-heavy yet approachable menu with dishes including pork neck skewers with date puree fresh casarecce (pasta) with fermented tomato But when Molli and the adjoining deli, cafe and provisions shop Little Molli didn’t gain traction, Toleman, who has opened 24 venues including Top Paddock, Hazel and Liminal had to face a hard reality: sometimes you build it and they don’t come Rather than give up, Toleman and the team are flipping the script, and on Friday April 11, will relaunch Molli and Little Molli. The former will be a more relaxed day-to-night eatery and the latter a pantry and workshop space. Drinks pro Kayla Saito is staying on board who was a sous-chef at Bar Tartine in San Francisco for two years travel spots and more – curated by those who know Success is often celebrated – but we don’t always talk about the missteps We caught up with Toleman to find out why he’s changing Molli Roasted carrots with buttermilk and pickled persimmons Hazeldene chicken with charred shishito peppers Kayla Saito (ex-Aru) has stuck around to continue her excellent fermentation-led drinks program and she’s gained a kindred spirit in new head chef Caitlin Koether Koether arrives following two years as sous-chef at San Francisco’s renowned Bar Tartine and a year running the preservation and fermentation program at Relae the second-most feted restaurant in Copenhagen Toleman says experience alone didn’t get her the gig She brings both a scientific mind and real emotional intelligence to her cooking.” We wanted to know more so we put a few questions to Koether directly molliabbotsford.com.au New Hire: Julie’s New Winter Chef Has Worked at Some of the World’s Best Restaurants New Hire: A Former Yardbird Chef Makes Sunday Yakitori at Benchwarmer New Hire: Food TV and Lucky Peach Inspired Sunhands Head Chef Phil Tran a two-day International Women’s Day celebration at Abbotsford Convent perennial concept of the dinner party and shared meals – a historically significant space for women and gender-diverse people to come together converse and plan – with art and topical discussions The ticketed Saturday event will exhibit works across six galleries by more than 40 Melbourne-based female and non-binary artists, including Marisa Mu Catch DJ sets and a live dance performance by Top Hun and Ether Link who performed their work Refuel at food and drink spots in the courtyard There’s also a panel dialogue on gender equity hosted by Wire, featuring an owner of Amplify Bookstore – Australia’s only bookshop dedicated to stocking titles soley by Black Sunday is a donation-based Low Sensory Gallery Day It encourages visitors to engage with art in a calm and contemplative manner Five dollars from all tickets will go towards Wire’s efforts in supporting gender and economic justice for women non-binary and gender-diverse people in Victoria More details here It's on to the Pacific Division semifinals for the Coachella Valley Firebirds after a 2-0 sweep of the Calgary Wranglers in the opening round Awaiting the Firebirds are the Abbotsford Canucks The Canucks survived a scare from Tucson before pulling out their opening-round series 2-1 The first game of the Firebirds-Canucks series will be 7 p.m Here is everything you need to know about the Pacific Division semifinal clash While the Firebirds face most Pacific Division foes eight times in a season the Firebirds and Canucks played only four times this year with the Firebirds going 3-1 in those contests Abbotsford won the most recent meeting on April 18 when they broke open a 1-1 game in the third with a pair of goals 16 seconds apart the Firebirds spent a weekend in Abbotsford and came away with a pair of wins 4-1 and 4-3 The Firebirds also beat Abbotsford 5-2 in January at Acrisure Arena Tickets and parking,Tickets for both Thursday's and Saturday's home games at Acrisure Arena are on sale now. Tickets start at $27 with an online purchase. Pre-purchased parking is $25 Firebirds nuggetsThis will be the fifth best-of-5 series the Firebirds have played in their first three years of existence but the first time the opposing team will have more home games Calgary was the higher seed in its Pacific Division final against the Firebirds but elected to have the first two games at home and play the final three at Acrisure Arena the Firebirds earned the home-ice advantage.That being said the Firebirds have been markedly better on the road this season (20-12-3-1) than at home (17-13-2-4).The Firebirds had won a total of one home game in March and April combined before winning two straight last week to sweep Calgary.Player availability will be something to monitor when Thursday's opening game comes around The Firebirds did not have the services of their third-leading goal-scorer Ryan Winterton in the first round as he missed both playoff games after leaving the team to "deal with a family matter." It's unknown if he will be available for Thursday's game Lingering injuries also kept Max McCormick including a 5-0 shutout in the climactic Game 3 He went 14-5-1 in the regular season as the No 2 goalie but has been the main between the pipes the last six weeks or so.PredictionIt's impossible not to be impressed with that electric finish the Canucks had to the regular season they're playing their best hockey right now seem to have been rejuvenated in the postseason An opening-round sweep while playing some of their most inspired hockey all year has renewed confidence in a postseason run It's true the Canucks have home-ice advantage in the series but the Firebirds play just as well if not better on the road The attention to defensive detail and the Firebirds' impeccable penalty kick are the difference makers Features “They all looked after me, I was like a mascot to them, especially this strongly built woman, Panagiota. She saved me from a grenade incident and was totally fearless. “When enemy aircraft flew above, she just stood her ground picked up a machine gun and tried to bring them down” remembers Pantelis. Bulkes was a temporary reception camp for Greek Communist guerillas. “These were some of the best and happiest years of my life. I had so many Czech school friends, we’d play football every day. Compared to impoverished Zerma, Czechoslovakia had a high standard of living” said Pantelis. Meanwhile Pandelis’s mother was liaising with the Red Cross to obtain their paperwork to repatriate to Greece. When they eventually returned to Greece, his mother also brought him back a bicycle but where was he going to ride that bike on the rocky mountain paths of Zerma? His parents then sent him to one of Queen Frederika ‘child cities’ in Thessaloniki where he received two years of primary school education. Apparently, he was once asked about his time in Czechoslovakia and he replied that his experience was very positive. These remarks were forwarded to police authorities by village informers. Post-Civil War Greece was a defacto police state, the security apparatus kept files on everyone. If you didn’t have the ‘right’ political sympathies and allegiances your progress was blocked in many areas of life. Eventually due pressure was applied and the certificate came through. Pandelis still reminisces about his childhood years, at Grammos, at Bulkes, in Czechoslovakia and the poverty of Zerma. As a child it was one big adventure but you grew up very quickly after all you had seen and experienced in that turbulent period. “How can I convey all this to my children and grandchildren, they have it all today and may they never experience such hardships. ” It would have been great in my later years to make a visit to what’s now the Czech Republic and relive those earlier years, some of the happiest years of my life but my health won’t allow it. I remain content with those fond memories,” sighed Pantelis. Dr Nick Dallas is a PhD candidate in the Department of Balkan, Slavic and Oriental Studies at the University of Macedonia (Thessaloniki) and a member of the Board of Directors of the Greek Community of Melbourne. The Abbotsford Canucks lead the series against the Coachella Valley, after a 3-1 win on Thursday, April 30, 2025. The teams will face off three more times, with the next two matchups on May 2nd and May 4th. The teams play each other again for Game 2 on Saturday, May 03, 2025 at 8 p.m. CST. on the doorstep of major transport infrastructure Gasworks and King Street just a short stroll away without the Newstead price tag.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It also enjoys greater connectivity with Bowen Hills train station and access to major bus routes at its doorstep The Abbotsford takes inspiration from the heritage residence while complementing Brisbane’s contemporary sub-tropical lifestyle.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An emphasis on lifestyle and wellness is a focus for both rooftops with entertainment spaces for residents that include pools Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook The residential project slated for a 4092sq m site at 23-29 Abbotsford Road will transform the vacant block into 122 luxury apartments across two eight-storey buildings as well as a restored heritage-listed residence The $140-million residential project won approval from Economic Development Queensland in February The project by Cintra Properties and Core Property Partners tapped the Gold Star iCIRT registered builder for the inner-north Brisbane project to add to its growing Queensland pipeline of work Binah Constructions is also working on projects on the Sunshine Coast The Abbotsford is in the Bowen Hills Priority Development Area Core Property Partners managing director Nathan Andersen said there had been strong sales results before construction commenced “Fifty per cent of our first release of 60 apartments have sold before the official start of construction,” Andersen said “A large part of its appeal is the ability to live on the Newstead fringe and close proximity to future Olympic venues “The luxury apartments have been embraced by a wide demographic of purchasers ranging from first home buyers to downsizers looking to move from large homes in Hamilton and Brisbane’s inner-northern suburbs.” The site is opposite the Bowen Hills train station Core Property Partners senior development manager Bikram Kaler said a focal point of the development was an historic house on the site dating back to the 1870s “The heritage home has been preserved on the site and will be meticulously restored to become a striking central hub connecting the two residential buildings with shared recreation areas and landscaped gardens,” Kaler said The Abbotsford takes inspiration from the heritage residence while complementing Brisbane’s contemporary sub-tropical lifestyle “An emphasis on lifestyle and wellness is a focus for both rooftops yoga lawns and open areas to take in the views to the city and mountains.” Prices start at $950,000 for a two-bedroom apartment and $1.6 million for a three-bedroom apartment Construction is due for completion at the end of 2026 the three-hour informal tasting includes wines from Australia’s leading new-wave wineries Top importers Campbell Burton and Giorgio De Maria are also on board again bringing sulphur-free wines from France and Italy into the mix Snacks will come from Sicilian Smoke Out and Princess Chicken Shop boogie until 10pm with sets from Asha Franco Sign In Subscribe Now Editor's note: This story contains details that might be disturbing to some readers An Abbotsford man who had amassed more than 12,000 images of child sexual abuse has been sentenced to a one-year jail term and three years of probation Judge Dannielle Dunn sentenced Caleb Abraham Janzen on Thursday (May 1) in Abbotsford provincial court rejecting the joint sentencing submission of the Crown and defence lawyers Both lawyers had jointly recommended a two-year conditional sentence and 18 months’ probation meaning Janzen would have served his time in the community It’s unusual for a judge to go outside of a joint submission but Dunn said she took into account that Janzen was previously convicted – in December 2019 – of a charge of distributing child porn he was handed a six-month conditional sentence and 18 months’ probation Dunn said the lawyers’ sentencing recommendation on Janzen’s current charge of possession of child pornography – to which he previously pleaded guilty – was based on other court cases in which the accused had no prior criminal record She said rejecting a joint submission is done only in rare circumstances “I find that a person so informed of the facts of this particular offence and this offender would find that a non-custodial sentence is so unhinged as to bring the administration of justice into disrepute,” Dunn said Janzen was arrested and charged following an investigation that started in June 2022 Homeland Security discovered that materials containing child sexual abuse were sent to an email address that later proved to be Janzen’s Two search warrants executed at Janzen’s home in Abbotsford resulted in the seizure of three cellphones Dunn said a detective from the Abbotsford Police Department extracted data from the devices and found 12,485 files that met the definition of child pornography under the Criminal Code Five of those images were presented as court evidence as a representative sample but they are out there somewhere,” Dunn said She said in a psychological assessment of Janzen he questioned how his actions could negatively impact children when he only viewed – but did not produce – the material he completed a sex offender program and stopped viewing materials of child sexual abuse for a few months But he eventually began accessing it again through the dark web “He stated that he was looking for a thrill but the images and videos were not giving him the same thrill as before Janzen reported that he was viewing it more often and for longer durations,” Dunn said “He reported becoming concerned that he may commit a contact offence which is an offence involving direct contact.” Janzen has indicated he is willing to complete further programming and believes that his religion will keep him from further offending “He reported that his involvement in church is helping him to avoid thoughts urges to access CSAM (child sexual abuse materials) He stated that he would ’talk to God’ if he ever had thought or urges again,” she said Dunn said a jail sentence is necessary in this case because Janzen had a prior conviction the images in his possession depict sexual violence of children under nine years old and a psychologist determined he is a “moderate to high risk” to re-offend Janzen’s probation will include several conditions such as not accessing the internet or using a cellphone except for the purposes of attending virtual court appearances He will also be prohibited from going to public parks daycare centres and other areas where kids under the age of 16 are expected to be except with the written permission of his probation officer Sign up for a free account today and start receiving our exclusive newsletters Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The second instalment of the Tribqu Tribe collaboration transforms Abbotsford Convent into a multi-stage celebration of sound with Wonderwax label head DJ Spinna leading an eclectic lineup of international and local selectors Known for his genre-defying sets that span spiritual jazz Spinna headlines a day of cultural connection soundtracked by the custom-built Tribe Soundsystem Check out our gig guide, our festival guide, our live music venue guide and our nightclub guide. Follow us on Instagram here. The event sees UK’s Zepherin Saint of Tribe Records joining the celebration while local radio stalwarts MzRizk and Mike Gurrieri represent Melbourne’s PBS FM contingent Heartical Hi-Fi-Powa’s Stryka D brings his signature selections to the convent grounds the event features island cuisine from Chateau Creole adding a culinary dimension to the cultural celebration First Nations people are offered free entry by contacting the organisers directly The two-stage setup promises an afternoon of boundary-pushing sounds with organisers encouraging early arrival for the full journey through multiple genres and generations of dance music For more information, head here. you'll find quirky treasures and more thoughtfully chosen goods at this shopping event The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is bringing back their Vintage Clothing Sale for its 15th year This stylish event features a curated selection of high-end designer pieces Each item is carefully picked out by a dedicated team of volunteers so you’ll be sure to find plenty of charming gems This shopping event will take place at Abbotsford Convent on Saturday March 22 and Sunday March 23 This second-hand shopping event is perfect for vintage lovers Look forward to a vast range of designer fashion fabrics and even rare household collectables Each purchase will support the National Trust’s conservation work “This sale is the antithesis of fast fashion – where style meets sustainability,” said Collette Brennan CEO of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) “We’re proud to offer Melbourne an event that honours craftsmanship creativity and the stories woven into every piece of clothing.” The Vintage Clothing Sale will run from 10am to 4pm each day MEI Middle School presents its production of Oliver Jr The beloved musical by Lionel Bart features a cast of young performers The Abbotsford Canucks punched their ticket into the second round of the AHL playoffs to face the Coachella Valley Firebirds with a commanding 5-0 victory in the deciding game three at the Abbotsford Centre to finish off their series against the Tucson Roadrunners Head Coach Manny Malhotra wasn’t too pleased with his team following games one and two but spoke about liking his club’s performance in a do-or-die game three on Saturday “I was really happy with the response that we had He didn’t get a whole lot of work early on but the chances that they did have were quality looks and he stood tall all night,” said Malhotra “And just the overall competitive nature of our group; the guys were committed to our structure and didn’t give up a whole lot but more just the intensity that we attack the game with Abbotsford outshot Tucson in the opening round by a 100-76 count including a first period where the shots were 20-5 for the home team Max Sasson led the Canucks with 13 shots on goal through the three games His baker’s dozen shots are second in the AHL playoffs and his effort to get pucks on net helped him pick up a goal and two assists in the opening round series THE A-SASSON-ATOR STRIKES AGAIN 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wHYRTjsR2K Sasson spoke about the impact the fans had on the opening round series and we feed off you all,” said Sasson to the fans at the Abbotsford Centre and the bench was just so alive from seeing all the support we got some Artūrs Šilovs chants - it was all awesome Sammy Blais had a big opening round and now leads the AHL playoffs with three goals and four points The 28-year-old former Stanley Cup Champion displayed his physicality and was all around the net throughout the opening round A BLAZER! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/Vkg4vQ09U2 Šilovs started all three games for Abbotsford and stopped 70 of the 76 shots he faced He now takes a .921% playoff save percentage into round two and was big in the series-deciding game have been one of the best teams in the AHL over the past three seasons They have made it to the Calder Cup finals in each of the previous two seasons and finished this year with a 37-25-10 record Though the two teams are in the same division they only matched up against each other four times during the regular season as Coachella Valley won three of the four meetings Ready to fight the fire. 👊 Here's how the Abbotsford Canucks and the Coachella Valley Firebirds matched up in the 24.25 regular season. pic.twitter.com/iGnWFzQ4st Firebirds forward Mitchell Stephens scored three goals and John Hayden had a pair of assists in Coachella’s two wins in the opening round The Firebirds are strong up and down the lineup and have one of the top young goaltenders outside of the NHL in the 21-year-old Finn Kokko was Finland’s starter at the 2024 World Junior Championships and posted a 20-10-2 record this season with a .913% save percentage and 2.26 goals-against average He picked up a 23-save shutout in the opening round and was strong in a 4-3 triple overtime win in the Firebirds’ opening game of the playoffs Ben Meyers led his team with 51 points during the regular season He is currently playing centre on the second line with Brandon Biro and 2022 second-round draft pick Jagger Firkus Cale Fleury will be one of the top defencemen for Coachella Valley The 26-year-old played in 14 games for the Seattle Kraken this season and finished his AHL year with seven goals and 19 assists for 26 points in 39 AHL games The Firebirds’ penalty kill went a perfect six-for-six in their opening round they ranked fifth in the AHL with an 85.2% kill rate Jani Nyman led the Firebirds with nine power play goals during the regular season Ian McKinnon will likely be trying to make some noise in the series and get under the Canucks’ skin as he was eighth in the AHL with 141 penalty minutes This second-round series gets underway in Coachella Valley on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. with game two going on Saturday at 6:00 p.m The series then returns to Abbotsford for game three The Road for Round 2 🛣️Your Abbotsford Canucks will head to Coachella Valley to take on the Firebirds on May 1st and 3rd to kick off the Pacific Division Semifinals! They will then look to close out the series on home ice on May 7th, and 9th and 11th if necessary, in a… pic.twitter.com/JyDPtC636H The AHL playoffs are quite different from the NHL playoffs and even more like chalk and cheese in the Pacific Division Seven teams from the Pacific make the playoffs The three-game ‘play-in’ series is now complete and we have the Eagles facing the San Jose Barracuda while the Canucks play the Firebirds in the best-of-five semifinals and the two semifinal winners will play in a best-of-five series to determine the division champion the Pacific Division winner will play the Central Division winner in a best-of-seven series to determine who will represent the Western Conference in the Calder Cup final The Calder Cup final is a best-of-seven series to determine the league’s postseason champion A look at the AHL playoff picture. pic.twitter.com/OqYGRj5QN8 Tickets for games three, four and five at the Abbotsford Centre are now available and can be purchased HERE Four first-home buyers turned out to bid on the colourful two-bedder at 235 Nicholson Street, which was listed with a price guide of $1.1 million to $1.15 million. a first-home buyer couple from Melbourne’s inner suburbs put forward a $2000 bid to purchase the colourful home for some $112,000 above its $1.15 million reserve BigginScott Richmond auctioneer Russell Cambridge said they consistently put forward $2000 bids throughout the entire auction BigginScott listing agent Julie Taylor said the property’s ideal location It was one of 1144 homes scheduled to go under the hammer in Melbourne on Saturday Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 61.7 per cent from 979 reported results across the week Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate ‘I completely overpaid’: First home buyer lands $980,000 Brunswick townhouse Abbotsford: Melbourne's 'tragically hip' 'burb becoming a hub for young and cool families Abbotsford: The inner north suburb with lively beer halls and tranquil parks a young family secured a four-bedroom home in Forest Hill on Saturday for $1,425,000 more than double what it last sold for in 2012 The house at 22 Ansett Crescent was listed with a price guide of $1.18 million to $1.28 million, with nine bidders registered for the auction. The home last sold for $580,000 in 2012, records show. 2 Baths4 ParkingView listing Ray White Forest Hill lead agent and auctioneer Shaun Perumal said five parties ultimately traded bids on the day pushing the price above the property’s reserve of $1.32 million sometimes only one-to-two-thousand-dollar bids,” he said “But once it hit $1.37 million it was really on and then it was like a boxing ring with two parties who didn’t want to let it go.” The 662-square-metre property had a popular campaign we had to ensure the styling was right and we only ever took a handful of people through at a time For the successful bidders of 5 Parkin Avenue, Cheltenham, serendipity played a role in securing the four-bedroom home for $1.71 million. 2 Baths2 ParkingView listing “I’d met the couple a few times at other property inspections,” Ray White Cheltenham agent and auctioneer Angela Limanis said. “They were looking for something new, but there hadn’t been anything suitable in the area until they saw this listing the night before the auction and inspected it the morning of.” The custom-designed, two-level home was built within the past five years by Boutique Homes with input from the vendors. “Most of the homes in the area were built between the 1970s and 90s, so this home was perfect for the buyers,” said Limanis. The couple was also drawn to the home’s Hamptons façade and its desirable location on the well-known weatherboard streetscape, which is also within walking distance of Southland Shopping Centre. Kicked off by a vendor bid of $1.5 million, Limanis said the auction was initially slow to get going. “It took a minute of me buttering up the crowd before I could get another bid but once I did, then it was on with intense bidding over seven minutes, with four bidders actively bidding, going past the reserve of $1.6 million with the couple ultimately coming out on top.” LJ Hooker head of research Mathew Tiller said a clearance rate of close to 60 per cent two weeks in a row shows that despite soft prices there is still buyer demand. The softness in prices is due to higher-than-average listings on the market, something that Tiller said has begun to show signs of slowing down. “The festive period has set in, and there is less coming onto the market but next year we will see listings elevated again at the start of the year while interest rates remain high,” he said. However, he believes that later in 2025, the market will change. “Listings will remain elevated until we see that first interest rate cut, which should probably be in May next year and will enable higher borrowing capacity for buyers and see more buyers back into the market.” The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate amendments have been filed for a project approved seven years ago in Melbourne’s Abbotsford replacing apartments with offices and retail space The developer behind the plans for the site at 329-341 Victoria Street is confident it will meet a rising demand for commercial space in the suburb The original planning permit was issued to Yarraside Service Station by the Yarra City Council at the direction of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) on August 9 Yarraside Service Station's owners are listed as Vasilios Andrianopoulos Antonios Hadjistamatis and Leigh Andrianopoulos They are seeking an amendment to change the previously approved development from predominantly residential building comprising 64 one- and two-bedroom apartments to a mix of offices and a single large retail tenancy The new plans detail retail space of around 632sq m on the ground floor with 867sq m of commercial office space on the first floor 752sq m on the fifth level and 372sq m on the sixth level the 1300sq m site is on a main thoroughfare that runs directly to the CBD The site was most recently used for a temporary eatery called Abbots Yard comprised of shipping containers and outdoor dining spaces The $25-million redevelopment would include a seven-story building with a maintained height of 26m plus additional height for rooftop terrace and plant equipment Its facade would be updated under the amendment with materials and finishes to reflect the location and the commercial nature of the development The project is within the Victoria Street Activity Centre The shift to mixed-use would provide potential for a diverse range of tenants and rental income streams and aimed to respond to renewed demand for commercial floor space in the area an amended plan for an eight-storey seniors living project with 68 large apartments and two basement levels was approved in May of this year The project was initially filed as office and retail tenancies but developer Amber Property changed the application to  retirement-living apartments The post-pandemic downturn in office demand has prompted new uses for office space, including residential conversions and self-storage Aleksis Kalnins was the opening chef at Nathan Toleman's Molli. Before that, Kalnins worked at another Mulberry Group restaurant, Hazel, and he’s a Dinner By Heston alum We took five minutes with the versatile chef to find out where (and what) he’s eating in Melbourne Where Chefs Eat: Jung Eun Chae’s Go-To for Korean Hotpot in Melbourne Where Chefs Eat: Tony Tan Thinks This Italian Restaurant Is Seriously Underrated Where Chefs Eat: Jacqui Challinor Thinks Everything at This Bakery Is “Magic” Where Chefs Eat: Gaea’s Mo Zhou Says This Salted Honey Croissant Is “Unreal” Where Chefs Eat: Harriet Tomlinson’s Found the Best Spot for a Guinness in Victoria Where Chefs Eat: Tipo 00’s Andreas Papadakis Loves These Mud Crab Noodles Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Melbourne straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Melbourne without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Melbourne Time Out Melbourne never writes starred reviews from hosted experiences – Time Out covers restaurant and bar bills for reviews so that readers can trust our critique with sage green walls adorned by still life oil paintings and vintage furnishings Seating can range from tables and banquettes to a wraparound bar overlooking the open kitchen where one can witness firsthand the flames of Molli’s prized Josper charcoal oven Kayla Saito brings her extensive experience as bar manager at Dessous to Molli, with inventive cocktails like the Barracuda Spritz – a summer fizzer featuring housemade pineapple wine and apricot brandy. Courtesy of sommelier Andre Magneklint, the thoughtfully curated wine list blends classics with lesser-known varietals both locally and abroad. Chef Aleks Kalnins, formerly of Hazel and Matilda 159 Italy and Spain and incorporating a hyperlocal approach that spotlights fresh produce from notable Australian suppliers like Brisbane Valley Quail Alpine Trout Farm and Portarlington Mussels Sustainability is a keen focus of both the food and drinks menu with tipples like carrot top vermouth crafted from wine wastage and leftover carrots and condiments like ketchup fashioned from Swiss brown mushroom juice.  The mini potato rosti is making an appearance at wine bars around Melbourne, most notably at fellow newcomer Elio’s Place While Elio’s version is topped with trout mousse Molli’s is covered in the lighter cod roe itself sublimely crisp on the edges with a pleasantly sticky texture within.  The BBQ scallop doused in a buttery and piquant sauce of fermented bullhorn pepper is a highlight. Be sure to order some of the country loaf, purveyed by famed Collingwood bakery To Be Frank Interspersed with cubes of cucumber and sitting in a pleasantly savoury saffron sauce the swordfish tartare is a touch too unassuming for our palates after the richness of our previous entrée The accompanying nori and brown rice crackers the swordfish tartare would work better as an entrée consumed first Seaweed features again in the deliciously umami nori crumble blanketing the immaculately cooked octopus served alongside a dollop of harissa aioli.  Strewn across with strings of stracciatella the housemade casarecce in a fermented tomato sugo is akin to a subtler take on the ubiquitous vodka tomato pasta The pasta is perfectly al dente and the sharpness of the grated hard goat’s cheese chevrano ups the ante but the dish arrives curiously cold.  perched on a bed of spring greens in a sea of lovage sauce More than worthy as sides are the smoked baby potatoes and butter lettuce peppered with the sweet citrus undertones of lemonade fruit The chocolate and pickled cherry torte we enjoy for dessert is also good even if upping the pickled cherries quotient would’ve resulted in a more complex Barring a few minor quibbles with the menu our experience bears testament to the thought and care that has gone into curating a space that is already beloved by Abbotsford locals and nearby visitors alike.  Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us Welcome to the week-long party you need in your life. Lulie Tavern is turning 10 – and they're celebrating with a stream of events from Monday The highlight will undoubtedly be Lulie's one-night collaboration with BRICO on Tuesday Gather on the pub's Moon Fever rooftop for an evening of incredible food devilled eggs ($8) and potato cakes with taramasalata ($10) accompanied by LIMUS wines and live tunes from singer-songwriter Liam McGorry Other unmissable events include Lulie's attempt at a world record involving Guinness on Monday March 31 and Locals' Night (which will bring back classics like $12 burgers and $18 jugs) on Wednesday Birthday Disco Fun is the theme on Saturday April 6 will wrap up with a Family-Friendly Daytime Disco – think local kid DJs On top of delivering great music and good times Lulie has long supported the community; from hosting the Wine Relief fundraiser to support bushfire services which saw them deliver fresh beers and cocktails to 40-60 households per day during the 2020 lockdowns The venue's devotion to the people has earned it nominations for Best Metro Venue and Best Metro Festival." As we invested more and grew the music side of things we realised [Lulie] had become a staple for so many," says Jon-Lee Farrell the mission is to create something everlasting – a place that will be here in ten or pop in for a solo brew – with daily events to mark the big ten Party poppers welcome but no party poopers If you’ve ever visited Abbotsford’s Lulie Tavern or its upstairs counterpart Full Moon Fever you know that owners Jon Farrell and Brendan Kennedy are reliable purveyors of good times and Tom Petty or Bruce Springsteen are always cranked loud The bar’s annual street party is held in Lulie Street, next to the bar’s original site. And naturally, it brings the very same vibes. This year’s edition brings back Bronco the Bucking Bull, plus a skate demo from Fast Times skate shop. On food, Lulie will be sizzling its house burgers, and southside pizzeria Freddy’s cooking slices The all-important music line-up consists of headliners Starcrawler lulietavern.com/ Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Award-winning singer-songwriters The Wiebes perform in Abbotsford on Sunday also featuring vocalist and worship leader Stephanie Reddicopp at Northview Community Church (32040 Downes Rd.) Pre-concert music is provided by harpist and pianist Glen Cuthbertson Featured artists Shane and Angela Wiebe have been awarded Inspirational Album of the Year three times at the Canadian Gospel Music Awards They have sung for millions on television and been on Canadian radio charts with their holiday hit Shane was in the top five in the second season of Canadian Idol in 2004 Reddicopp is a member of the trio The Arias who recently released a new video called It is Well Tickets for the concert are available at northview.org/seniors Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines.