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Meet the front-of-house

CityMag sees all elements of the hospo hustle and while chefs are often held up on a pedestal, the service overall can make or break the customer experience. Here are some of our front-of-house heroes.

Art set to overrun Sym Choon Lane

Next week's Sym Choon Lane Arts Market is built on an unwavering belief that Adelaide has something special to offer.

Sunrise over the east

With its busy small businesses, high-end retail, large public institutions and multitude of cafés, Adelaide’s East End has long been one of our most successful precincts. But as the westward migration gathers momentum, it must take on the challenge of redefining itself.

‘We should have called it out more’: reflections from SA women in politics

The representation of women in politics has steadily improved, but can the same be said for their treatment? CityMag heard four of South Australia's best-known female politicians talk about their own experiences, and what they wish they had done differently.

There goes the neighbourhood

An 18-storey retirement-living apartment set for construction on Gunson Street will force out a creative warehouse full of artists, photographers and fashion designers. We speak to current and former residents of the city laneway about what is lost when young people are moved on.

The best of the Fringe so far

Fear not! There's at least one local media outlet still reviewing Adelaide Fringe shows this year. We've rounded up the best reviews from our good friends at InReview – four stars and up only.

New café brings the Heat to North Adelaide

Eat, coffee, gym, repeat. New café Heat has opened up out the front of North Adelaide gym PLATFRM on Melbourne Street.

CityMag’s Festival 50

A guide to the abundant Adelaide festival season, because there's literally too much to choose from.