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Sharing tradition, taste and celebrating life through food; this is the philosophy behind Manolas Brothers Delicatessen & Providore and the lifeblood of a business built on family and community connection.

The Manolas family has a rich history of sharing continental cuisine and culture on the Gold Coast. Since its first Carrara Market stall in 1994, this family-run business has seen the ebb and flow of the budding city, and catered to the people’s ever-adapting palate and food interests.

The family will celebrate a milestone 20-year anniversary in the Gold Coast food and hospitality industry at the end of this year. This also marks the first year of trading of its new showcase at Capri on Via Roma.

Brothers Con and Steve Manolas are the driving forces behind the prominent Capri location, which has been received exceptionally well by locals and travellers since opening its doors.

Inspired by their Greek heritage and memories of long tables of mezze plates at Mediterranean-style Sunday lunches, Con and Steve are passionate about bringing together the best traditions of continental cuisine with the latest contemporary food trends.

They describe Manolas Brothers Delicatessen & Providore as an “urban, capital city setting on the coast” that celebrates continental classics with “a modern New York deli-style twist.”

The family ties that have always defined the Manolas Brothers business run deep at their latest venture, where mum Angela and dad Jack can still be found in the kitchen

or on the shop floor chatting to long-time loyal and new customers. Many of the regulars remember Steve and Con as teenagers at the family’s original Carrara outlet.

Con says his family’s passion for connecting with people through food is at the heart of everything they do. This passion has been notably reflected by locals’ instant familiarity with the Capri outlet.

“The response has been fantastic, both from our loyal customers who have followed us over the past 20 years and those who are experiencing everything Manolas Brothers has to offer for the first time,” he says.

“The modern urban setting of the Capri lifestyle hub is a perfect fit for our innovative dining and deli options that you won’t find elsewhere on the Gold Coast. It is one of the only places that customers can turn up by boat, jet-ski or stand up paddleboard!”

With plenty of on-site parking and outdoor seating, Manolas Brothers is the ideal spot to sit down and enjoy a few delicious hours, or to pop in quickly for a convenient take-home meal.

The latter is one of the delicatessen’s biggest hits, with between 300 and 400 meals created from scratch, in-store for customers seeking wholesome take-away food options on the run. Hearty soups, fresh risottos, succulent lamb shanks; meals of the Mediterranean to enjoy at home.

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Open: Every day 6.30am - 6.00pm07 5538 7603 manolasbros.com.au

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“We create native Australian flavours because that’s who we are, and we want to share the beautiful flavours of this country with other people.”

For Peter Ingall, founder and owner of Mayfield Chocolates, life is exactly like a box of chocolates. According to Peter, who began the company in 1993 with the late Danica Antunovich, the divine experience of chocolate should encompass and celebrate the real, unadulterated flavour of cocoa and fresh ingredients.

In a market often burdened by over-processing and unhealthy additives, creating outstanding chocolate based on its own taste merit is essential to satisfying chocoholics without the guilt.

“A lot of chocolate brands out there use things like vegetable fat and additives, which we don’t agree with. Our chocolates are made from the finest ingredients, the freshest cream and cocoa butter, and they excel with natural flavour,” explains Peter.

“Our chocolates have no flour, no syrups, no cereals, no cheap fillers. Just exceptional, Australian high quality flavour. That’s who we are.”

The philosophy behind Mayfield Chocolates is based on showcasing unique Australian ingredients to chocolate lovers around the country. After years of working with bigger confectionery companies, Peter acknowledged a gap in the market.

There just weren’t enough companies taking advantage of natural Australian flavours, so he decided to explore them. Queensland rum and sultana ganache, Tasmanian

leatherwood honey and Queensland ginger ganache,

Australian pecan gianduja in milk chocolate, Australian lavender ganache. These soft, delicious bites of finely crafted Australian flavours can turn anyone nonchalant about chocolate into an instant lover.

“We often have people come in with their partners or family who claim that they don’t like chocolate. So we give them a taste of ours, and the reaction is priceless,” says Peter.

During the Christmas period, Mayfield Chocolates loves to give. Not only can customers tailor their own gift boxes to take away or have delivered, there are a few seasonal treats that appear for a limited time of the year.

Alongside the White Box Selections in a range of sizes, customers can also try the dark chocolates Florentine Christmas packs, the Christmas truffle in milk and dark (alcoholic) chocolate, the Santa lollipop milk chocolates, as well as specially shaped and wrapped bite-sized pieces that hit high scores in flavour, texture and Australian personality.

And as for Peter’s favourite chocolate of the moment?“I’m an epicurist, so my favourite food or chocolate

depends on the person with whom I am eating,” he ponders. “But if I must say, at the moment it would have to be the

Christmas truffle in dark chocolate. It’s fruity with a little alcohol, and if you can imagine a Christmas pudding with fresh crème and chocolate instead of flour…”

A sigh escapes. “Yeah, it’s that good.”

Mayfield Chocolates

FOR THE LOVEof Chocolate

Open: Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 5.30pmSunday 10.00am - 4.00pm 07 5504 5389 mayfieldchocolates.com.au

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If the essence of an Australian Christmas were to be summarised aromatically, the result would be rich in lemon, salt and fresh seafood. During the time leading up to Christmas, let’s praise seafood at its most seasonal - from our own oceans, capturing the sublime and simple taste of summer.

The Fish Emporium is at the forefront of freshness on the Gold Coast, sourcing a huge range of fish and seafood from both local Australian and close-by New Zealand waters. Negotiating tonight’s dinner menu for the family is both simple and delightful, with shimmering red crustaceans, prawns and a myriad of fish on ice-cold offer, with a helping hand by the knowledgeable fish-loving staff.

For those who love their fish, locally sourced is an important preference. Executive Chef David McCawe, who works closely with experienced fishmonger Trent Lobrisch, sits in the same boat as these local seafood lovers.

David explains that overcoming the challenge of fluctuating supplies requires passion for good quality.

“Anything that you source out of the ocean is constantly changing, and so the market for seafood is constantly changing. This means it’s often hard to predict what we will always have,” he says.

“We try to use as much local seafood as possible. We also give preference to high-quality produce such as Mooloolaba prawns and Tasmanian seafood so that we can give our customers the best out of Australian waters throughout the year.”

The Fish Emporium’s philosophy is the less from unknown overseas fisheries, the better, and more of the high quality produce, even better. They are all about fresh, local and quality.

The Fish Emporium stock only premium quality Huon salmon from Tasmania, including the smoked variety that Alex recommends with some sour crème and dill. Customers will also find an impressive range of crustaceans and ocean-fresh fish during the summer season.

If you thought it couldn’t get any fresher, take a little peruse around to the live oyster tank, where oysters are plucked and shucked on order for customers at The Fish Emporium, or taken straight over to adjoining modern Australian restaurant Edgewater Dining & Lounge Bar on the deck.

Currently underway is a tank for live crustaceans and lobsters, so customers can meet, greet and eat seafood of the finest quality.

Fire up the barbeque, the hot pan, the grill or whatever your weapon of choice, and get equipped with some lemon, some salt and The Fish Emporium’s highest quality Australian seafood. That is the essence of summer.

IS BESTThe Fish Emporium

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Open: Tuesday - Saturday 11.30am - late Sunday 11.30am for lunch 07 5539 9257 thefishemporium.com.au


The team at Funk Fitness know how to play down a workout, and when it comes to consistent motivation and having a good time, they simply get it.

Funk Fitness at Capri on Via Roma isn’t your normal gym, by any stretch of the Lycra. In this Austin Power-esque powerhouse, glittering with disco balls and exploding in retro colour themes, a community thrives on improving health and happiness with a bit of hip-shaking.

Owner and manager Ty Armstrong explains it perfectly. It’s illogical to drive people towards a corporate, colourless, vibe-less gym that fails to inspire the workout. That’s why Funk Fitness marries the words “fun” and “fitness” in a celebratory environment of colour and groove.

“It’s difficult enough getting people to go to the gym, let alone complete a work out. So we make it fun and funky, a totally different experience to a ‘normal’ gym,” he says.

The music jukebox, free massage chairs, arcade games and the disco-inspired interior are telling of this intent, as well as the staff’s official title as ‘Funksters’, each with a funny nickname reflecting their individual personalities and styles of training.

Funk Fitness’s ‘Look Better Naked’ program is the ideal motivation to improve your health, fitness and birthday suit in a relaxed but electric environment, in which support and advice are reciprocated between all members and staff.

Members of the gym have access to fully customised equipment, plate and pin loaded equipment and group fitness classes including live instructors and cinema-screen training classes, functional training cage, as well as spin bikes on the balcony overlooking the park, a fully

rubberised 25-metre running track overlooking the Q1 and the funkiest steam room on the planet.

Though this period is notoriously busy with people keen to whip into post-winter, pre-summer shape, Ty thinks the heavy workout schedule can be excused for starting a little later, allowing the crazy Christmas period of relaxation and indulgence to run its course.

“Around New Year's Eve and mid-January we start to see a lot of people sign up or return after the busy holiday period, where you need to dedicate some down time for spoiling yourself,” Ty says.

“It’s good to give in a little over Christmas, but after the break, it’s straight back to it!”

Funk Fitness also demonstrates the generosity of Christmas through its monthly donations to a range of local and national charities. A percentage of the money from the gym’s vending machines is dedicated to a chosen charity each month, like the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary or the Breast Cancer Foundation, so that members know their dedication to fitness impacts the body, mind and the heart.

Fit never looked this funky, and while other gyms have the equipment, Funk Fitness has the whole package. Make good on that New Year’s resolution; make a change for the better, and have fun while doing it.

Funk Fitness

NEW YEAR

fitness

New you

Open: Monday to Sunday open 24 hours 1300 386 533 funkfitness247.com.au

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Large Ceramic Plates $37.95 eachSmall Ceramic Side Plates $18.95 eachSmall Ceramic Bowl $18.95 eachLarge Ceramic Bowl $19.95 eachLaguiole Cutlery $385.00 for a 24 piece set‘Bonnie and Neil’ Napkins $125.00 for a set of sixVilla Capri Luxe Living 07 5570 4219

My Umbrian Cookbook by Patrizia Simone $65.00Shoe Last $53.00 eachDecorative Ribbon $3.00 p/mFlowers on Capri 07 5531 5072

‘Mister’ Men's Toilet Bag $29.95David Beckham ‘The Essence’ $35.95Capri Pharmacy 07 5531 7305

Gift Voucher $P.O.ALove My Nail 0420 307 777Sally Hansen Polish $14.95 eachCapri Pharmacy 07 5531 7305

Italian Leather Bag $399.00Sunglasses $49.95Turkish Handmade Cuffs $69.95 eachMia Style 07 5538 8660

Hennessey V-S-O-P $99.99Capri Wine + Beer 07 5504 5755

Herbs and Seasonings $4.95 eachSavilles Gourmet Butchery 07 5504 5781

‘B’ Coffee Espresso Blend $15.00 (250 gms) Custom Made ‘B’ Mugs $25.00 eachBlackboard Coffee


Capri Gifts

Lucky Tiger Hair Tonic $20.00Lucky Tiger Aspen Aftershave $25.00 Lucky Tiger Bay Rum Aftershave $25.00Barber Bros & Co 07 5538 5485

Eco Tan Coconut Milk $34.95Eco Tan Winter Skin $32.65Eco Tan Invisible Tan $35.25Eco Minerals Byron Bay Mineral Foundation $33.00Eco Tools Kabuki Brush $25.95Olga’s Health Food Market 07 5538 0722

Handmade Gingerbread House $67.50Manolas Bros Delicatessen 07 5538 7603

Christmas Hamper $150.00 Manolas Bros Delicatessen 07 5538 7603

Legend of Kremlin Vodka $150.00 Capri Wine + Beer 07 5504 5755

Beach Ball $2.59 Bucket and Spade $3.09The Greener Grocer 07 5570 1242

Redken Curvaceous Creme Shampoo $24.95Redken Curvaceous Conditioner $24.95Redken Curvaceous Curl Dive $29.95Redken Curvaceous Ringlet $29.95Mow Hair 07 5538 4420

Schylling Tin Robot $12.99Schylling Tin Musical Box $12.99Schylling Kaleidoscope $12.99Capri Post Office 07 5531 5952

Subject to change without notice. While stocks last.

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Capri Gifts

It all started with clippers as the choice of weapon. In the recent advent of short-back-and-sides, and with Ramón Novarro-type waves making a comeback, it is only fitting that today’s hairdressers look to the 1920s for style inspiration.

Armed and ready, modern hairdressers are taking cues from days gone by, and it’s not just revisiting certain iconic hairstyles; they are recreating the very experience of the barbershop visit.

Similarly to young girls’ revival of the 1990s Spice Girl-era pastel hair-dyes, having your hair cut and styled in a barber is social translation for “I’m bringing sexy back.”

Walk into a specialist barber store today and expect a melting pot of dual-era cool. Studded with old artefacts, classic barber chairs and a myriad of traditional styling tools, barbershops are speaking the language of any male seeking a cut above the rest.

Barber Bros & Co is one such step into the past, and its central location in an urban come beach paradise means the experience is a unique splice of the old and the new, the rough and the shiny.

On entering the realm of 1920s décor, the walls running with exposed brick and framed mirrors, and being greeted by the Barber Bros & Co team and their recycled and renewed barber chairs, the distinction of the barber trade emerges. Rock music vibrating, light and shadow dancing, and the sharply dressed boys criss-crossing their fingers across clients’ throats and crowns, it’s clear: Barber Bros & Co is an experience, not a haircut.

The team embodies the fully-fledged barber fashion style, with bowties a mandatory item. They use traditional products, including US brands Lucky Tiger and Baxter of California, Proraso from Italy, and Taylor of Old Bond Street from the UK, as well as stocking these for purchase. German Muhle Razors are making close shaves the finest quality spruce ups a man can get, all in the hands of a highly-skilled barber who cares about your mane and mo’ as much as you do.

Barber Bros & Co focus on renewing a tradition and sharing a piece of the past by practising an age-old trade in the present. They say it’s about the appreciation of fine skills, masculine camaraderie and an environment designed for socialising, debating and looking damn good.

Short-back-and-sides are just the beginning, with Barber Bros & Co also offering haircuts, cutthroat shaves, and traditional hot towels, hangover treatments and shaving lessons. Walk-ins are preferred, with appointments only being taken two days of the week for corporate customers needing to adhere to work hours.

Escape the normal scissor-do and get cut by the bad-boy crew at Barber Bros & Co to experience tradition in the hands of a pro.

Barber Bros & Co.

FOR THE LOVEBACK TO THEOld school

Open: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 9am - 5pmThursday 9am - 8pm, Friday and Saturday 9am - 7pm Sunday 9am - 3pm07 5538 5485 facebook.com/barberbrosandco


Bohemian Luxe Oahu Playsuit $199.00, Jam Jam Zoe Tan Sandals $139.95, Samantha Wills Bardot Ring $79.95, Coca Mojo Green Hibiscus Cushion $149.95, White Peacock Chair $990.00 - All Villa Capri Luxe Living 07 5570 4219;

9ct White Gold Aquamarine Stud Earrings $1,450.00 - 5th Avenue Jewellers 07 5538 6611

Ti Amo 18ct White Gold Rubellite and Diamond one off design. P.O.A. 07 5538 6611

5th Avenue Jewellers

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WOODS HATCHER

Do you have a legal matter you need advice on? It’s nice to know you can rely on experienced and friendly legal service when you need it most at Woods Hatcher. They offer a range of services including property sales and court matters.

Level 2, 15 - 21 Via Roma Capri on Via Roma, Isle of Capri

P. 07 5504 5366 F. 07 5504 5377WOODSHATCHERSOLICITORS.COM.AU

DENTISTS @ CAPRI

Eyes may be the windows to the soul, but smiles are what make a face a shine. Dentists @ Capri are offering whitening kits for an extra $149 when you make your first appointment, then at every preventative check-up, you will receive a touch up kit at no cost. Plenty of reasons to keep smiling.


P. 07 5538 3432 CAPRIDENTAL.COM.AU

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TRAVEL ON CAPRI

Make 2015 a year to remember and set your sights beyond the horizon. The team at Travel on Capri are industry experts with a vast amount of destination knowledge, and they can tailor your travels to suit. They are also very well connected, meaning you get the best deals and advice. Walking in is the first step to a greater journey ahead.


P. 07 5592 3349TRAVELONCAPRI.COM.AU

STRATA MATCH

Are you an owner or part of a body corporate committee? Did you know that Strata Match is Australia’s leading Body Corporate Advisory Service, providing owners and committees with a NO COST NO OBLIGATION solution to finding and comparing alternate Body Corporate management companies for your property? No reason not to call!


P. 07 5618 1300STRATAMATCH.COM.AU


OLGA’S HEALTH FOOD MARKETMake good on that New Year’s resolution for 2015 and start your health journey with the help of Olga’s Health Food Market. Everything from organic produce to natural skincare, vitamins and specialty foods, Olga’s is your one-stop-shop to a better you. Naturopath and Wellness Clinic available 6 days a week by appointment.


P. 07 5538 0722 OLGASNATURALHEALTH.COM

P. 07 5592 1401YOBRELLAINFO.WIX.COM/YOBRELLA

SAVILLES GOURMET BUTCHERY

NEW to Capri on Via Roma, Savilles Gourmet Butchery has been around since 1913, providing customers with the freshest, highest quality cuts and meat products. Trust a name that has always been there.


P. 07 5504 5781 SAVILLESBUTCHERIES.COM

POMODORO PIZZERIA

Pizza places are a dime a dozen, so when you stumble upon real, authentic Italian-inspired pizza, you know it’s a keeper. Think tomato sauce streaked with buttered garlic, fresh basil, a crispy, toasted crust and layers of golden cheese dripping in wood-fired warmth. It’s ok to drool.


P. 07 5526 7778 FACEBOOK.COM/POMODOROPIZZERIAISLEOFCAPRI

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YOBRELLA

Their catch cry says it all, “life is uncertain, eat froyo first”. Indeed this summer our first stop will be making our very own deliciously sweet and cold self-serve froyo with all our favourite toppings. Choices are abundant, from froyo on waffle cones to froyo fondue for two, and froyo with crepes coming very soon (imagine it). Sweet on the lips but light on the hips, Yobrella uses Stevia frozen yoghurt - the better alternative!


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EAT & DRINKBlackboard Coffee RoastersCapri Wine + Beer 07 5504 5755Edgewater Dining & Lounge 07 5570 1624Madam Wong Teppanyaki 07 5526 8688 Manolas Bros Delicatessen 07 5538 7603Mayfield Chocolates 07 5504 5389Olli & Luca 07 5538 8005 Pomodoro Pizzeria 07 5526 7778Sapori Di GelatoSavilles Gourmet Butchery 07 5504 5781Shiro Japanese Cuisine 07 5504 6744The Fish Emporium 07 5539 9257The Siena BakeryThe Sushi Bar 0422 345 968Urban Fix Espresso 07 5538 3272 Yobrella Frozen Yoghurt 07 5592 1401

MARKETFlowers on Capri 07 5531 5072 Olga’s Health Food Market GoVita 07 5538 0722The Greener Grocer Supermarket 07 5570 1242

HAIR & BEAUTYBarber Bros & Co 07 5538 5485 Love My Nail 0420 307 777Mow Hair 07 5538 4420

HEALTH & FITNESSFunk Fitness 1300 386 533Naturopath 0421 218 469

FASHION5th Avenue Jewellers 07 5538 6611Mia Style 07 5538 8660 Villa Capri Luxe Living 07 5570 4219

SERVICESAccess Commercial Transactions 1300 67 27 28Capital Dynamics 07 5592 6669Capri Medical Centre 07 5570 6535 Capri Pharmacy 07 5531 7305 Capri Post Office 07 5531 5952Centre Mangement 07 5538 7227Dentists @ Capri 07 5538 3432John-Paul Langbroek MP 07 5538 9833Massage & Relaxation 0432 971 727Nude Creative 07 5514 8355Strata Match 07 5618 1300 Travel On Capri 07 5592 3349 Woods Hatcher Solicitors 07 5504 5366

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2. BoHo white top $79.95, Rinascimento fuchsia skirt $229.95 - Mia Style 18ct Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond ring $3,000.00, 9ct Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl Drop $2,100.00 - 5th Avenue Jewellers

3. Bohemian Luxe Oahu playsuit $199.00, Jam Jam Zoe sandals $139.95, Samantha Wills Bardot ring $79.95, Coca Mojo green hibiscus cushion $149.95, peacock chair $990.00 - Villa Capri Luxe Living 9ct White Gold Aquamarine Stud Earrings $1,450.00 - 5th Avenue Jewellers

4. Coast Marisol aqua silk skirt $169.00, Coast Nadia silk top $159 - Villa Capri Luxe Living18ct; White Gold Pavè Diamond Collier $P.O.A, 9ct White Gold Aquamarine Stud Earrings $1,450.00, 18ct White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Bracelet $11,400.00 - 5th Avenue Jewellers

5. Teaberry pink top $95, Dixi capri pant $229.95, silver pendant necklace $49.00 - Mia Style

6. Pois floral maxi $209.95 - Mia Style Samantha Wills 'Awake in the Dark' turquoise grand earrings $120.00, 'Maybe Tomorrow' bracelets set $169.00 - Villa Capri Luxe Living Basket $25.00 - Flowers on Capri

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