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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Beloved Sydney restaurant announces shock closure after five years - and fans are heartbroken
One of Sydney 's favourite vegan eateries will shut down at the end of the month, and loyal customers say the loss will leave a huge hole in their weekends. Green Sprouts Chinese Vegan Restaurant on Military Road in Neutral Bay revealed the news in a heartfelt post to Instagram and Facebook, confirming its final service will be on August 31. 'After nearly five incredible years, Green Sprouts Vegan Chinese Restaurant will be closing its doors for good on August 31st,' the statement read. 'Since opening in October 2020, we've had the honour of welcoming thousands of vegan and non-vegan diners from all over Sydney, and we're grateful to have been voted one of the best vegan restaurants multiple times. 'This journey wouldn't have been possible without your love and support. While it's heartbreaking to say goodbye, we are truly grateful for every moment shared. 'Thank you for being part of our story - and come to say goodbye in the next couple of weeks.' The Military Road venue quickly became a cult favourite for its authentic Hong Kong-style yum cha, complete with dim sum carts wheeled to diners' tables and a 100 per cent plant-based menu that won over both vegans and meat-eaters. As news of the closure spread, loyal customers filled the comments with tributes. One said they were 'devastated' and admitted they had 'no idea where to go for yum cha now.' Another described it as 'the saddest news' and vowed to visit before the month's end to say goodbye. Others revealed they travelled from interstate just to eat there, with one Newcastle customer admitting they made a 'special trip' every time they came to Sydney. Many urged the owners to keep them updated if they start anything similar elsewhere. Some diners became emotional recalling their favourite dishes, from the famed turnip cakes to the mango custard buns, black sesame balls, bean curd rolls, and vegan duck pancakes. One regular said the restaurant had been their 'go-to for every birthday and special occasion' and praised the food as 'better than the real thing.' Another wrote, 'I hope this is not the end of your vegan restaurant dreams - your food is incredible.' The shock announcement comes amid a wave of high-profile Sydney restaurant closures. The Military Road venue quickly became a cult favourite for its authentic Hong Kong-style yum cha, complete with dim sum carts wheeled to diners' tables and a 100 per cent plant-based menu that won over both vegans and meat-eaters In June, two of Sydney's best-known waterfront venues - Saké and El Camino Cantina at Manly Wharf - shut down after 15 years on the lease, following what hospitality group Hunter St. Hospitality described as a 'commercial decision.' In mid-July, award-winning Sri Lankan favourite Lankan Filling Station in Darlinghurst revealed it will soon serve its final hoppers after seven years, with chef-owner O Tama Carey calling it 'the end of an era.' For Green Sprouts fans, however, the countdown is on - with just over two weeks left to savour one last meal before the doors close for good. Many are already planning farewell visits, while others admit they still can't quite believe the city's best-known vegan yum cha will soon be gone.
News.com.au
10-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
The Pickled Possum goes into receivership
Neutral Bay's famed karaoke bar The Pickled Possum is in receivership, being offered next month for about $2.5m and may form part of an amalgamated development site. Named after the possums that used to hang over the door frames in the hope of being fed carrots and lettuce by patrons, The Pickled Possum on Military Rd was the go-to bar after the pubs closed, a local institution and something of a rite of passage for the young, the musical and late-night revellers. It wasn't just locals who loved the piano bar, the old photos plastered on the walls and $10 steak nights. Big names such as Janet Jackson, a young Chris Hemsworth and singer Su Cruickshank visited the bar, which signalled last orders around 1.30am with the song American Pie. It was at its height in the 1980s, one former mayor used to sing Frank Sinatra songs around the piano and the late-night venue was famed for serving drinks from eskys. Leading pub brokerage HTL Property has been appointed to steer the sale process under instructions from receivers, and the site is being offered to market via an expression of interest campaign closing August 5. A figure of about $2.5m is anticipated. The business at 254 Military Rd was owned for 40 years by John Oseckas and Margurite Smith who ran it for 40 years. They bought the premises, a two-storey building on 164sqm of land in 2002 for $913,000 and sold it in 2021 for $2,095,000 when they retired. The building was bought by Robert Patterson who tried to get approval for a 78-room boarding house on the strip, including at 254 Military Rd. North Sydney Council refused the application late last year. The venue still has a rare extended trading hour approval and is licensed to trade until 2:00am between Monday and Saturday. The current tenant is keen to stay if the new owner is an investor happy to negotiate a new lease. Agents Sam Handy, Andrew Jolliffe and Ben Kennedy of HTL Property indicate that the site will appeal to a broad range of hospitality buyers including hoteliers, restaurateurs, craft beer brewers and even spirits distillers. 'We have had intense interest from several different buyer segments,' director Sam Handy said. 'And it's not only the sentimentality that is attached to it, but also its compelling underlying land, building and business fundamentals,' he added.
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS The Pickled Possum goes into receivership: Popular bar announces last drinks
One of Sydney 's best known drinking holes has fallen into receivership and is on the market. The Pickled Possum, in Neutral Bay, is being offered for sale by an expressions of interest campaign with a price guide of around $2.5million. The popular lower north shore institution will be sold as a package including the building and the business. The Pickled Possum has been a popular karaoke bar since 1981. More to come
News.com.au
07-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Shore teen awarded $275k over long jump injury
EXCLUSIVE A 17-year-old Shore student has successfully sued his primary school for more than $275,000 after injuring himself while competing in the long jump at his Year 6 athletics carnival. In 2019, the teenager participated in the long jump trial competition at Neutral Bay Public School and fell onto his back on his fifth or sixth attempt at age 11. He told the court he experienced 'immediate back pain' and has suffered from back problems ever since. The student took the case to the NSW District Court, claiming the school – and, in turn, the state of NSW – was 'vicariously liable in negligence' for failing to ensure there was adequate sand in the landing area and that it was properly raked. In October 2024, a judge ruled in favour of the state of NSW. However, the teenager successfully appealed the decision, with a fresh judgment handed down on Friday. The appeals panel ruled that the student be awarded $276,500 in damages plus interest. In the original judgment, District Court Judge Robert Newlinds SC ruled that while the student had 'suffered ongoing back pain', the teenager had successfully gone on to excel in the school's rowing team, athletics, basketball and soccer. He was also 'not satisfied' that the school failed to take adequate precautions against the risk of harm, as they were checking and raking the sand level 'every two or three jumps'. However, the panel ruled the school should have checked and raked the sand level after each student's turn. The panel also ruled that while the student had gone on to enjoy athletics, he would continue to have lifelong pain, which could affect his future income. 'In his oral evidence below, [the student] was asked what jobs he had in mind after he left school. He said that he had a few ideas, including possibly going into finance or an IT job like his mother,' the panel decision said. 'He then added that he appreciated that those jobs would involve a lot of sitting and not moving and that if he was to work in finance and was sitting down for most of the day, he would 'have a lot of pain and it's going to make the job quite hard.' The court also heard that teen had worked as a basketball referee in the amount of $16 a game prior to the incident, which he was now unable to do. 'There are undoubted risks in school sports, but they form part of the curriculum in many primary schools and the community rightly recognises that such activities are beneficial for young children when properly supervised,' the panel decision stated. 'I am comfortably satisfied that there was a breach of duty on the part of the School in failing to take reasonable precautions to minimise the risk of injury from long jumping.'
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Andy Lee's secret tribute to Hugh Jackman in his new Aussie-themed pub goes horribly wrong
Andy Lee has revealed a tribute to Aussie superstar Hugh Jackman in his recently opened New York pub went horribly wrong. The comedian, 43, opened his Australian-themed pub, Old Mates, in Manhattan, back in February. With Andy at the helm of the venture, it is backed by an owner's group that includes the likes of Hamish Blake, tennis star Ash Barty, surfing legend Mick Fanning, Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins and Hollywood A-lister Hugh, to name a few. Speaking to Nine Entertainmen t, the funnyman revealed that he wanted to place secret nods to the backers on the walls of the pub. 'I asked them what's their favourite pub in Australia, their favourite drink?' Andy said. 'There's little nods to all of them. Everyone's favourite pub in Australia is framed and hanging on the wall.' However, Hugh's tribute did not last the first full day of trading, falling victim to a workplace accident. 'Unfortunately we smashed Jackman's on day one accidentally,' Andy admitted. 'It was hanging above the register and one of the employees walked around the corner and knocked it off and smashed the glass!' The Hundred host did reveal however that Hugh's favourite place to grab a beer Down Under is the iconic Sydney watering hole The Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay. Andy first announced his plans to open a New York pub back in December last year. Taking to Instagram, he posted a slew of pictures with restaurateur Eddy Buckingham and Aussie café connoisseurs Nicholas Stone and Andrew Stone. 'Super EXCITED for this!!' he wrote. 'After the last Aussie bar in Manhattan closed down during COVID, a few pals and I thought it was important to build a new venue. 'Aussies in NYC need a place to have a crisp cold Australian beer, to watch the AFL & NRL finals, to cheer on the Matildas and watch The Ashes. 'Old Mates is it. 170 John St, Seaport NYC.' On a comedic note, he added: 'It's taken me three years to personally build this pub with my bare hands like Noah from The Notebook. 'If you don't believe me, see the last picture where I'm clearly holding a drill.' The comedian certainly has a lot on his plate at the moment, recently taking a very hands-on approach to his mammoth Melbourne renovation project. Andy and fiancée Rebecca Harding are currently restoring a 150-year-old derelict mansion by the Yarra River in Hawthorn. As the protracted build continues, he took to Instagram last month to show a clip of him operating a large crane. Perched atop the crane, high above the treetops, workers on the build stood precariously in a large metal cage as they left their fate to Andy's skill with heavy machinery. It was a fact not lost on Andy either who said, 'This is incredible,' laughing, as he sat in the machine's cabin. 'Gosh, I've got five people in my hands up there. It's a powerful thing,' Andy added as he cast his eyes skyward. Thankfully, Andy's worksite tomfoolery appeared to occur without major incident. Andy and Rebecca have grand plans for their Italianate manor, called Ravenswood, with the planned renovation worth an estimated $5million having begun in 2023. Plans for the site include adding a second building which will be connected by a tunnel to the original Italianate mansion, which was built around 1876. Other highlights planned for the 1950square metre holding include a home theatre, a gym, a swimming pool and a 'mega bedroom'.
