DID YOU KNOW?
Sebastiano Donelli came with his family from Milan and established a spaghetti factory on Sydney Road. It operated until 1930 when his daughters donated it to what would eventually become the Don Bosco Youth Centre.
There’s a new cuisine in town
Chifa is a fusion of Chinese and Peruvian cuisines. There's a place, located in Brunswick that masters the elegance of balancing different worlds.
Visit Casa Chino to find Innovative and fresh interior design combined with the mixture of cultures, textures, and flavours that will make your palate wish for more.
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John Stone – a multi-front public transport activist
Click here take a deep dive into the history of public transport politics and policies in Brunswick and Victoria.
Through non-violent-direct-action, John Stone, has shaped and performed his role as an environmental, public transport, and accessibility activist.
Factory Cafe Bar
You’d be forgiven for thinking Factory Cafe Bar produced clothes or electronics but you wouldn't for not visiting this jewel nested between a gym and a blind shop on Victoria Street.
Read this article to learn more about Beth's experience at Factory Cafe Bar.
The Commons Social Change Library
Social Movements exist to improve our world. The Commons Social Change Library knows this and they offer free access to materials in a wide range of formats to expand the skills of activists, organisations, and movements interested in changing the world.
Click here and read this article to learn more.
Straight from the Keg
It's not rare for a local's eye to see a
collection of taps lining up behind the counter ready to serve beer... but in this article we introduce you to another Brunswick classic drink coming out of the keg... coffee!
Click here to learn more about Cold Brew Coffee Bar and its co-owner Corey Cresswell. With an uncommon presentation, Corey brings together passion for coffee and tea with his deep appreciation for Brunswick.
A tale of Fire and Transcendence
Fire is as much of a uniting force as it is a destroying one. When time, courage, and perseverance bring
these two polarities together, legends and communities thrive.
Click here to learn how Wing Chun, a martial art started 300 years ago by a Buddhist nun, reached Brunswick. Let yourself be surprised by the characters who have made this journey possible and become part of history.