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QVM’s very own certified cicerone
After experiencing the hospitality industry in the United Kingdom and finding a passion for introducing people to new experiences and styles of beers, Darren Ivey has found his place at Brick Lane Shed.
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Curing people’s palates one product at a time
From standing on his tippy toes trying to see over the counter as a child, to full-time owner as an adult, it is clear to see just how special Big Vic Deli is to Konstandinos Kardaras.
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New group of refugee traders live their dreams at QVM
A man who fled civil war in East Africa more than two decades ago is among a new group of refugees realising their dreams at the Queen Victoria Market (QVM).
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A long-awaited Tuscany dream comes into fruition
Business owner of Tuscany Cafe, Sergio Lollini always dreamed of opening a coffee shop, so when a space in Queen Victoria Market became available he did not even hesitate to make it his.
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Farm to mug: Healthy tea revolutionised
Since purchasing a Bunyip farm in 1999, husband and wife Deva and Lily Wijeyewardene have been making the most of the farm that was previously used to grow herbal teas.
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Designs worthy of turning a hobby into a full-time gig
While always intrigued by at-home craft projects and activities, Tash Macleod’s typical day was spent working in the hospitality industry up until last year.
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A true “gift of love” for the planet arrives at QVM
For the best part of the past eight years, Ben Armstrong has been on a journey of implementing changes in his life to ensure he makes a positive impact in the fight against climate change.
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Keeping the baked goods in the family
With Easter creeping up, the smell of hot cross buns is already wafting through the air at Queen Victoria Market thanks to Lawrence Lathouras’ stall Andrew’s Bread Shop.
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Ensuring the freshest “weird and wonderful” produce is at your doorstep
Coming from different career fields, husband-and-wife duo Gary and Janine Hunt took on The Chicken Pantry with one thing in mind – they knew what it felt like to be market shoppers and the kind of businesses they would want to shop from.
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New heights, Turkish delights: Family business thrives at QVM
For Furkan Baydar, co-owner of Lunara Delights, running a Turkish delight business is a family tradition three-generations in the making.
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Melbourne’s forgotten St Kilda railway
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