Believe it or not, COVID didn’t ruin everything, progress managed to continue! Here’s a look at what’s new and what’s coming to the Ryde area.

 

JUNE

 

Cafe Sotto, Ryde Park

30 Argyle Ave, Ryde

RDMs have been patiently waiting for a cafe to open again in Ryde Park and in June this year that day came! Located RIGHT next to the playground, Cafe Sotto serves everything from coffee to take away snacks to a sit-down breakfast or lunch.

More info: https://sotto-on-ryde.business.site

 

The Canopy, Lane Cove

2 Rosenthal Ave, Lane Cove

This epic new addition to the Lane Cove community has it ALL from a children’s playground, village green performance stage, dining precinct, Coles and Aldi supermarkets and a 500-space underground car park.

More info: https://rydedistrictmums.com.au/the-canopy-lane-cove/

 

 

JULY

 

Cafe W, Ermington (at Halvorsen Park)

Seamist Ave, Ermington

The Park and cafe combo is always an absolute winner with RDMs and this combo includes a view of the Parramatta River! Winning! Bring scooters and take a walk post play.

 

 

Tada Kids Cafe, Top Ryde Shopping Centre

Top Ryde City Shopping Centre

We’ve all fallen in love with the genius concept of a cafe combined with a kids play centre. Tada Kids Cafe has loads on offer for kids with a variety of activity rooms, a ball pit, slide, dress up and so much more.  

More info: https://tadakidscafe.com

 

 

Pinot & Picasso, Gladesville

269 Victoria Rd, Gladesville (before Pittwater Road)

Anyone else feeling like Gladesville just got a little cooler now that it has its own Pinot & Picasso?? Fortunately, technique and talent are not on the list of requirements to attend a night at this fab new venue – the only skills required are that you can hold a paintbrush or a wine glass!

More info: https://rydedistrictmums.com.au/gladesville-just-got-its-own-pinot-picasso/

 

 

AUGUST

 

Da Toto Cucina Pizzeria Bar, Gladesville

1/3 Wharf Road Gladesville

This family run business has over 30 years experience in the restaurant industry and prides itself on providing authentic and delicious Italian fare.

More info: https://datoto.com.au

 

2nd Chapter, Epping

10 Epping Park Dr, Epping

Meet the newest baby from the owners of Courtyard Dining and Espresso in Telopea. Open 7 days and serving Toby’s Estate coffee, this will be a popular pit stop for many locals.

More info: www.instagram.com/2nd_chaptersydney

 

 

George Gollan Reserve, Oatlands

Phillip St, Oatlands

This lovely new playground may be small but it’s definitely might with all the features a good playground could want – a slide, swings, mini basketball court, balancing steps, rock climbing, seating, tables and more.

 

ANZAC Park playground FENCES installed

Wattle St, West Ryde

Following a $2.5m upgrade in May 2020, council went on to add fencing along Wattle Steet on the advice of the local community. Well done City of Ryde!

More info: https://rydedistrictmums.com.au/anzac-park-west-ryde/

 

 

Bunnings Gladesville

461 Victoria Rd, Gladesville

It’s big, it’s green and it’s now open for all your home improvement and outdoor living needs! The flower nursery at this Bunnings is pretty spectacular – definitely worth a look. 

More info: www.bunnings.com.au/stores/nsw-north/gladesville

 

 

Pink Orchid Nail Salon, Putney

215 Morrison Road, Putney (corner Charles St)

Putney locals are rejoicing – nail treatments and waxing just got even easier with the opening of Pink Orchid on Morrison Road. Visit Tuesday – Sunday for some extra special pampering.

 

 

Coming Soon

 

Kmart, Macquarie Centre

Kmart will be replacing Target at Macquarie Centre which, according to our Instagram poll, has been met with mixed response (50/50 split!). Date TBC. 

 

 

Vitaland Kids Cafe at Rhodes Waterside

Set to open mid-October, this Kids Cafe + Playland combo will be located next to ALDI. We’ll be bringing you the inside scoop very shortly!

 

Kings Park, Denistone

20 Salter Cres, Denistone East

Opening late September, this new neighbourhood park replaces the former Denistone East Bowling Club. A full website write-up with be available soon!

 

Banjo Paterson Reserve Seawall Upgrade

Punt Road, Gladesville