Café run by controversial MAGA supporter shuts down new venture with UNBELIEVABLE parting shot
A café in Sydney 's inner-west has closed its doors just weeks after opening, prompting its Trump-supporting owner to issue a fiery farewell message.
Beuno, owned by former Australian Idol contestant Mark Da Costa, first opened on March 19 in St Peters but is now permanently closed six weeks later.
Mr Da Costa is no stranger to controversy.
In 2020, he faced backlash over inflammatory social media posts that sparked a boycott of his previous vegan café venture, Hale and Hearty, located in Waterloo.
At the time, he declared the venue a 'Trump safe zone' and used a homophobic slur in a comment, asking a user if they were a 'p**f.'
He also stated that the 'gay community' was not welcome at his café, remarks he has since described as 'childish', telling the Sydney Morning Herald they were 'opinions I do not hold today'.
Despite this, his attempt to relaunch a business venture with Beuno was met with swift resistance from the local community in Sydney's progressive inner-west.
Posts in community Facebook groups urged residents to boycott his new venue.
The Beuno Instagram account was updated to say 'f*** you all'
'Surely this is a wind-up,' one local wrote.
'Newtown of all places,' another added.
Beuno's closure was confirmed via a message posted to its now-deleted Instagram account, the biography of which was updated to say 'f**k you all'.
In his final post, Mr Da Costa didn't hold back as he lashed locals.
'We closed. Yeah, we can't survive in an area where people can't figure out if they are male, female, dogs or cats,' he wrote.
'Unfortunately the owner's views (Mark Da Costa) are simple. You got a dick you're male, you got a m**f you're a female.'
'What you think you are should be respected, but you cannot force that upon others. You must equally have respect for what other people believe to be truth.'
Mr Da Costa ultimately blamed the progressive culture of the area for the café's downfall, calling the experience a 'huge lesson in 'business and social studies'.
He also makes a plug for his music, releasing under his stage name of 'Marcus Blackbird', with a song called 'Only a Lie'.
Mr Da Costa ended his post with a final message for the locals: 'Queens are confused and angry, gays are happy and normal'.
His new venture replaced a much-loved Palestinian eatery, the owners of which cited difficulties with their landlord before closing the café.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
38 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Lewis Hamilton risks wrath of his beloved Roscoe after he is seen petting Chief Mouser Larry the Cat at meeting with PM
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SIR LEWIS HAMILTON has risked the wrath of his beloved dog Roscoe... after he was seen petting Larry the Cat. Formula One superstar Hamilton is well known to be a socially conscious person, and leads his Mission 44 project to support young people in their education. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Lewis Hamilton risked the wrath of his dog, Roscoe, after he was seen petting Larry the Cat Credit: Lauren Hurley 5 Hamilton said his 'heart stops' when he gets a message about his beloved pet pooch Credit: Instagram @roscoelovescoco 5 12-year-old Roscoe is often seen alongside Hamilton Credit: Instagram @lewishamilton 5 Hamilton's visit to Downing Street came for a meeting on education reform Credit: Crown Copyright To that end, the 40-year-old was seen in attendance at Downing Street earlier this week for a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss education reform. During his visit, the seven-time F1 world champion took some time out from the meetings to introduce himself to Number 10's Chief Mouser, Larry. Larry has served in the role since 2011 after being adopted by then PM David Cameron. Born in 2007, the tabby is as old as Hamilton's F1 career when he started out with McLaren in the same year. READ MORE IN F1 MAX FUR-STAPPEN F1 stars' pets from driver with THIRTEEN cats to Insta dog and a REINDEER Taking to social media, the (un)official Larry the Cat account shared a photo of Hamilton petting the feline as he laid on his bed by a window. He captioned the post: "Thanks for the stroke. @LewisHamilton - love from the sleeping cat to the prancing horse x." It was a bit of a change of pace for Hamilton, who is usually seen alongside his French bulldog Roscoe. And one fan on social media was quick to point out: "If Roscoe ever sees this picture he will never forgive LH." BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK However, Roscoe's most recent Instagram post showed him being given a tasty treat, showing Hamilton knows the way to the heart of man's best friend. Hamilton has not had the best interaction with cats in the past, revealing last year how he had black cats "thrown" at him. Lewis Hamilton's beloved dog Roscoe diagnosed with pneumonia as carer gives health update He also landed himself in trouble with animal rights activists in 2016 when he was seen playing with a tiger and jaguar during a visit to Mexico City's Black Jaguar-White Tiger Foundation. But most fans were loving the crossover of two British icons, with one saying: "Two legends in the same photo." A second said: "Oh what an honour! (For Lewis)." A third added: "Prime Minister Larry deigns to share some of his aura with Lewis. I respect that." Another joked: "Ahh I guess Lewis's demands to Sir Keir Starmer proved futile and Lewis went over Keir's head to the real power in Number 10." The Ferrari star admitted last month that he worries about his 12-year-old pooch following a recent battle he had with pneumonia. Hamilton said: "This is a time where every time I get a text message from the lady who looks after him, my heart stops for a second. "Because I'm thinking, 'What's next?' But he's fine now, fortunately. He is doing well. 'I never felt like my voice was heard' - Lewis Hamilton on education reform Hamilton's appearance at Downing Street was for more than just saying hello to Larry the Cat, but in fact was down to his goal of pushing for education reform in the UK. On his visit, Hamilton said: "I struggled in school and never felt like my voice was heard, that's why I know first-hand that ensuring every student feels they belong in school is vital. "I'm grateful that, off the back of this meeting, the government has committed to working with Mission 44 to enact change focused on making the education system more inclusive. "I'm so proud of how far Mission 44 has come in such a short space of time and the opportunity we have to transform the lives of vulnerable students across the country." In a previous interview with the Sunday Times, Hamilton revealed: "When I was in my 20s, I had some really difficult phases. "I've struggled with mental health throughout my life. [I've had] depression. "From a very early age, when I was, like, 13. "I think it was the pressure of the racing and struggling at school. "The bullying. I had no one to talk to.' "He's 12 and a half years old, so he's an old boy and it's unusual for them to live that long." The duo have practically been inseparable for a decade, and even appear together on the front cover of a recent edition of Vogue. When quizzed on Roscoe's next appearance, Hamilton said: "I really want to take him to Silverstone, and particularly Monza, this year. "I plan to put him in a red cape and outfit. I was with him before Miami and he still wants to play. "He's still got that youthful spirit. But he does like to sleep a lot." Roscoe's trainer, Kirstin McMillan, nursed the vegan canine back to full fitness after he fell ill in April, as he was treated with medication and specialist acupuncture treatment. Meanwhile, Hamilton has been struggling to extract the best out of his Ferrari machinery, and - outside of a Sprint Race win - is yet to score a podium with the Scuderia after joining them over the winter. The Brit appeared close to tears during an interview with Sky Sports F1 after he finished P6 at the Spanish Grand Prix. He later showed his class by apologising for snapping at reporter Rachel Brooks. Hamilton will have a chance at redemption at the Canadian Grand Prix on June 15. 5
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Inside Beyonce's huge London Cowboy Carter show with flying car, bucking mechanical bull & racy outfits
Beyonce had eight outfit changes during her first night Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BEYONCE'S Cowboy Carter tour gets off to a flying start at the Tottenham Stadium. The American singer rode a mechanical bull and flew around the stands in a red car as she performed 40 songs during a high tempo three hour set. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour gets off to a flying start at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Credit: PA 5 Showstopper cowgirl in her leotard and chaps Credit: Instagram 5 Beyonce's three-hour set was a hit Credit: Instagram Beyonce, 43, had eight outfit changes during her first night - including a new look where she wore a sparkly white leotard with tasselled chaps. She will play five more dates at the North London stadium, with the second taking place tonight. Her family have joined her in the capital for the shows, with Beyoncé's eldest daughter Blue Ivy, 13, taking a starring role in her dance troupe. Beyonce's other daughter, Rumi, seven, also made her debut on a British stage at the concert - appearing by her mum's side as she performed her song Protector. She will celebrate her eighth birthday, alongside her twin brother Sir Carter, during their stay in London and insiders said Beyoncé was planning a party for the pair. A source said: 'Beyonce's family are always with her when she's touring and the London dates coincide with the twins' birthdays. 'She is planning on throwing a party for them and they'll be seeing bits of London on her days off. 'Beyoncé absolutely loves her work but it's always family first - her children are her priority.' Beyonce will play 31 international dates on her Cowboy Carter tour - and is expected to make £240million from the concerts. The Sun first revealed Beyonce was planning her six night residency at the Tottenham Stadium last September. Her concerts kick off a huge summer of music in the UK, with Oasis, Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Blackpink, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Billie Eilish all booked to play in London this year. 'In our cowboy era,' fashion fans race to Primark to get their hands on 'summer concert essential' that's loved by Beyonce 5 Beyoncé tours the stadium in a flying car Credit:
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Justin Bieber reveals weight loss and mystery injury amid growing concerns for troubled star
Justin Bieber revealed his striking weight loss as well as a mystery injury as he stepped out in Hollywood on Friday. The singer, 31, who sparked concern with an online rant earlier this week, cut a slighter figure and sported a knee brace on his left leg as he headed to a spa. A somber Bieber flashed his neck tattoo in two hoodies, paired with a baseball cap and green check print shorts. He completed his ensemble with blue sliders. The star has not publicly commented on his knee injury. has contacted a representative for Justin Bieber but did not immediately hear back. This comes after the Baby hitmaker sparked concern after going on an impromptu Instagram rant on Tuesday. The pop star took to Instagram in a bizarre post to share his thoughts about telling other people what they do or do not 'deserve.' 'Telling other humans they deserve something is like raising someone else's kids,' he wrote in his latest post. 'Who are you to tell someone what someone should or shouldn't have?' He balked at 'the audacity' and slammed his fans' unsolicited opinions: 'That's not your place. God decides what we deserve.' In response to his post, fans flooded his comments section with messages voicing concern, calling out his 'hypocrisy' and urging him to 'take a social media break.' Many fans seemed to believe he was responding to recent fan comments telling his wife Hailey Bieber, 28, that she 'deserves better' after his 'disrespectful' posts towards her. This comes after fans criticized his 'Mother's Day sucks a**' post on his wife's first Mother's Day since they welcomed their first child, son Jack Blues Bieber, in August 2024. They also pointed out that he recently admitted he previously told Hailey that she would 'never' land a Vogue cover in a since-deleted caption meant to congratulate his wife on that same, recent accomplishment. He also shared the post to his Instagram Story accompanied by Lil Tecca's song OWA OWA, in which he raps about pleasuring his partner and 'making it clear to his significant other that his time and presence should not be taken for granted,' per Genius. One fan commented on the Peaches singer's post and wrote: 'Justin. You told Hailey she couldn't be on a cover of Vogue, isn't that telling her she can't have something?' 'Didn't you just tell this girl she couldn't be on Vogue,' another fan wrote. Similar comments flooded his post. One person asked him: 'Brother didn't you tell your wife she could never be on the cover of Vogue???' Another person added, 'Take a break from social media, Justin.' 'I think you should leave God out of this and grow up,' one Instagram user penned. 'God told me you need a social media break,' another fan commented. The pop star took to Instagram in a bizarre post to share his thoughts about telling other people what they do or do not 'deserve' In response to his post, fans flooded his comments section with messages voicing concern, calling out his 'hypocrisy' and urging him to 'take a social media break'; pictured January in New York City Many fans seemed to believe he was responding to recent fan comments telling his wife Hailey Bieber , 28, that she 'deserves better' after his 'disrespectful' posts towards her; pictured April 2022 in Los Angeles This comes after fans criticized his 'Mother's Day sucks a**' post on his wife's first Mother's Day since they welcomed their first child, son Jack Blues Bieber, in August 2024; pictured February in New York City They also pointed out that he recently admitted he previously told Hailey that she would 'never' land a Vogue cover in a since-deleted caption meant to congratulate his wife on that same, recent accomplishment; pictured May in New York City 'Crashing out online is the worse,' a fan commented about his rant and recent controversial social media posts. 'God forbid a girl tell someone they deserve to be happy,' another user added, seemingly referencing Selena Gomez's recent cryptic posts. The singer's ex shared recent posts with interesting timing about 'cheering' people on and wishing she had the 'ability to erase one person's greatest pain.' The former Disney star's social media posts have recently sparked fan speculation that she was secretly sending messages of support for Hailey. 'Justin you need some therapy bro,' another user commented while one fan added, 'Bro this is not twitter.' One user wrote: 'My boy crashing out again?!?' One fan commented on the Peaches singer's post and wrote: 'Justin. You told Hailey she couldn't be on a cover of Vogue, isn't that telling her she can't have something?' Similar comments flooded his post as fans urged him to take a 'social media break' 'Crashing out online is the worse,' a fan commented about his rant and recent controversial social media posts 'Bro this is not twitter,' one fan added One user wrote: 'My boy crashing out again?!?' Justin's recent post comes amid concern about not only his marriage but his mental wellbeing regarding his increasingly bizarre behavior. After Hailey's Rhode beauty brand was acquired in a $1 billion deal last week, many fans started telling her to divorce Justin now that she has found fame and fortune on her own. Though many of the posts were apparent jokes, the couple have been entangled in rumors of marital woes while Justin has been on the receiving end of substantial backlash. The pair have been married nearly seven years after they tied the knot in 2018. Last year, they
