Hatches Batches and Dispatches VIII

A bit of scandal in SoKi (South King Street) after an apparent management coup at the popular Pastizzi cafe - leading to a boycott call taken up on Facebook and Twitter (and hopefully in the real world). There are some more details and photos on Street Food.

Meanwhile the interminable Energy Australia (now re-branded AusGrid - at least their info shop near the old Effies) works roll on.


New Openings

• Charming World grocer - in the distant and seldom visited upper reaches of King St - wins the award for best new name this edition.

• Ramen Bar adds some spice to the ground floor of Berkelouw in Newtown (which was opened by KRudd ex-PM - they forgot the Mayor). Already reviewed on Street Food.
• A new(ish) cafe Pickwick's on Enmore Road is getting good reviews.

Farewells

• Much loved North Newtown institution Rosalinas is for lease
• Crepe Kingdom on Enmore Road didn't last long; looks like some financial issues
• The Eatery opposite old Elizabeths site is boarded up - not sure if for renovations or replacement. Anyone ?
• Braintree Hemp and VietMaison north of Missenden Road both shut up shop recently

Development Applications

 

• A small bar to replace Pleasure Zone (above) ?
• A games Cafe on North King Street (details - while the DA is active)

Reviews

• Three Newtown bookstores in a recent Sydney Top 10
  

Random

• There is a DA with Marrickville Council to redevelop the TA Andrews funeral home on Enmore Road into apartments and shops (commenter on Hatches VII) 
• After 30 years, Edgeware Family Practice is moving to a practice in Church St Newtown (also from the comments)
• Sopranos near the Hub has started live music - as has Corridor, which is also hosting some Comedy Festival acts

You can see all the links that I have shared on Twitter via my bit.ly public timeline.