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The Age
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Conversation-stopping spuds make this cafe a must-visit in Elwood
Owners Jack Franklyn, Bella Tzanidis and chef Mahesh Adhikari all schooled up at Only Hospitality, a one-time cafe group juggernaut (Elster in Elsternwick, Willim in McKinnon) but which now mostly owns pubs. The trio opened their first place, Leaps and Bounds, in 2022 in Albert Park, another village-like bayside suburb. But where Albert Park is more skinny flat-white and Land Rover, Elwood is oat latte and Bugaboo. There's a liquor license here which means lunching ladies can spritz and rosé until mid-afternoon, and clocked-off tradies can grab a beer with their burger. The only drawback for a suburb where everyone has an oodle is that there are only a few pavement tables for leash-led outings. Arlo is very good, but I'm not suggesting you cross town for it. It's a local play, where customers know one another from Pilates, the dog park or Tuesday night pickleball, and staff are likely to know you by your coffee order – or actually, you're chai with oat milk, am I right? If you do wander in from over yonder, be patient for a parking spot and get ready for conversation-stopping spuds. Three more Elwood spots to try Rosie's Bar The bar in the backyard of Johnny's coffee stop and roastery is about as cruisy as Elwood gets. Put on a jumper, bring the dog, grab a tinnie, and enjoy the jazz. I'm still hoping they do food here one day (hint, hint) but in the meantime, it's all tipples and good times. 157 Ormond Road, Elwood, Repeat Offender Coeliacs love this place because it's completely free from gluten. Vegans are happy because it's easy to avoid animal products. I'm more focused on mid-week two-for-one margaritas and Mexican-ish tiger prawn tostada with tarama and yellow capsicum. 201 Ormond Road, Elwood, Elwood Bathers Don't forget about beachfront restaurants just because it's winter. There's little better than sitting snug while the weather rolls in, especially at easygoing Elwood Bathers, where you can come any day, anytime for wine, seafood, burgers and steak.
Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Conversation-stopping spuds make this cafe a must-visit in Elwood
Owners Jack Franklyn, Bella Tzanidis and chef Mahesh Adhikari all schooled up at Only Hospitality, a one-time cafe group juggernaut (Elster in Elsternwick, Willim in McKinnon) but which now mostly owns pubs. The trio opened their first place, Leaps and Bounds, in 2022 in Albert Park, another village-like bayside suburb. But where Albert Park is more skinny flat-white and Land Rover, Elwood is oat latte and Bugaboo. There's a liquor license here which means lunching ladies can spritz and rosé until mid-afternoon, and clocked-off tradies can grab a beer with their burger. The only drawback for a suburb where everyone has an oodle is that there are only a few pavement tables for leash-led outings. Arlo is very good, but I'm not suggesting you cross town for it. It's a local play, where customers know one another from Pilates, the dog park or Tuesday night pickleball, and staff are likely to know you by your coffee order – or actually, you're chai with oat milk, am I right? If you do wander in from over yonder, be patient for a parking spot and get ready for conversation-stopping spuds. Three more Elwood spots to try Rosie's Bar The bar in the backyard of Johnny's coffee stop and roastery is about as cruisy as Elwood gets. Put on a jumper, bring the dog, grab a tinnie, and enjoy the jazz. I'm still hoping they do food here one day (hint, hint) but in the meantime, it's all tipples and good times. 157 Ormond Road, Elwood, Repeat Offender Coeliacs love this place because it's completely free from gluten. Vegans are happy because it's easy to avoid animal products. I'm more focused on mid-week two-for-one margaritas and Mexican-ish tiger prawn tostada with tarama and yellow capsicum. 201 Ormond Road, Elwood, Elwood Bathers Don't forget about beachfront restaurants just because it's winter. There's little better than sitting snug while the weather rolls in, especially at easygoing Elwood Bathers, where you can come any day, anytime for wine, seafood, burgers and steak.
The Age
6 days ago
- General
- The Age
These 12 cafes are all-star all-rounders, nailing the vibe, food and drinks, every time
Great service. Impeccable food. Unimpeachable coffee. Abundant natural light. Architectural appointments. Modest prices. It feels like too much to ask, but if there's ever been a city where you can reasonably expect to have it all in a single cafe, it's the one that rhymes with Shellbourne. These are the all-rounders in Good Food's Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025, presented by T2. This guide celebrates the people and places that shape our excellent cafe and bakery scenes and includes more than 100 venues reviewed anonymously across 10 categories, including icons, those best for food, tea, coffee and matcha, and where to get the city's best sweets, sandwiches and baked goods. These reviews also live on the Good Food app, within a collection and discoverable on the map. Elster Carefully walking the line between cafe and restaurant is what Elster does best. It's a cafe insofar as you can have a flat white and a granola or chicken sandwich. But it's a restaurant in that your cereal comes with bruleed pink grapefruit, and your sandwich layers crumbed buttermilk-brined chook and oozy dill tartare between squishy milk bread.
Local Germany
01-04-2025
- Business
- Local Germany
The 2025 tax deadlines that Americans in Germany need to know
'Tis the season once again, so collect your payslips, bank statements and deductible receipts. For US citizens tax day comes quite a bit earlier than for Germans. What's more is US taxpayers are generally advised to file their German taxes first, because having that sorted allows you claim the Foreign Tax Credit, which exempts people from owing further income tax to the states in most cases. Here are the most important tax deadlines that Americans in Germany should be aware of this year: Germany and US tax deadlines at a glance (for 2024 tax year) US standard tax deadline: April 15th 2025 US extended deadline for Americans living abroad: June 15th 2025 US extended deadline for late filing (on request): October 15th 2025 German standard tax deadline: July 31st 2025 German extended deadline for those filing with a tax advisor: April 30th 2026 (Typically the extended German deadline falls on February 28th, but the deadline for 2024 was pushed back again following pandemic-related extensions to tax deadlines in previous years. ) READ ALSO: The planned money and tax changes in Germany in 2025 Advertisement When do I have to submit my tax return? In most cases US taxpayers in Germany are advised to file their German taxes first and then their US taxes. Not everyone in Germany is required to file taxes each year, but if you intend to use the Foreign Tax Credit, for example, you'll need to file in Germany before preparing your US taxes. READ ALSO: Everything you need to know about paying taxes in Germany Of course these documents can take some time - especially if you have multiple sources of income or a complicated situation. In some cases, you may also need to request documents that are missing, so the best advice is always to start sooner than later. The Elster portal is Germany's online tax return filing system. Photo: picture alliance/dpa/dpa-tmn | Christin Klose If you wait to file your German taxes by the standard July 31st deadline, you'll already have missed the US deadline for Americans abroad, which is set on June 15th. If having both your German and US taxes sorted by June 15th isn't feasible, you can extend your US deadline to October 15th by filing a request for an extension (Form 4868). Other tax items US citizens should be aware of In addition to the Foreign Tax Credit mentioned above, US taxpayers with an income lower than $126,500 in 2024 are eligible for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion -- which means that income can be excluded from US taxation. In addition to filing your income tax, you'll want to check on FBAR or FATCA requirements. For example, the former kicks in if you have $10,000 or more held in foreign bank accounts (that is non-US bank accounts). Advertisement It's also important to note that, according to the US-Germany tax treaty, certain types of income, such as pensions or social security, are taxed differently in each country. Speak with your tax advisor for more information on that. If you are unsure about where to find an English-speaking tax advisor with experience in filing taxes in both Germany and the US, the US Embassy keeps a list on their website . EXPLAINED: How to save money on your taxes in Germany The best apps to help you track your German taxes This article is a general overview of tax deadlines for Americans in Germany, but is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified tax advisor. Readers are advised to seek further guidance from a tax professional to deal with their individual situation.
