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Come break bread and raise money for a good cause at ’s I Love Lebanon fundraiser on Friday 15 November. Featuring a quintessential Middle Eastern banquet, traditional live music and prizes to be won, gather you friends and family for a lively night out with a positive impact. All proceeds from the night will go towards funding aid for the people of Lebanon through a donation to the Red Cross.

As the end of the year rapidly approaches so too are the end of year festivities. For the most part this means food! Lots and lots of food. But with only so many hours in the day, deciding what to cook often poses a great conundrum. Fear not for the November edition of the James St Journal is doing the thinking for you. We asked a handful of our community’s beloved chefs to let us in on their top tips and go-tos when it comes to festive feasting. From dishes handed down through generations to what’s hot this year, get the full run down via the link: https://www.jamesst.com.au/news/james-st-journal-november/.

Where botanicals and mechanicals blend effortlessly.

With Americana favourites like roast turkey, corn bread, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie on the menu, there’s plenty to be thankful for at .steakandoyster’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Gather your nearest and dearest and follow the link for all the good details: https://www.st-albans.com.au/venues/sk-steak-and-oyster.

We’re big fans of palm fans here on .

Brought together by their shared love of timeless treasures, have joined forces with Lily Rendall of .hire on the launch of their newest semi-precious jewellery collection Soirée: Chapter One. To celebrate this illustrious collaboration, the team are welcoming Lily and her thoughtfully curated archive of vintage event wear to their James St boutique for an exclusive in person viewing on Saturday 26 October from 9:30AM.

From early morning bike rides to curling up with a good book, we all have our own ways of decompressing from the quotidian demands of busy modern life. For Mental Health Month this October, we’re taking a look at how the James St community care for their health and wellbeing. We chat work/life balance, favourite ways to unwind, fostering meaningful support systems and words of wisdom when it comes to mental health. Read all about it via the link in bio.

Blue skies up above and bathed in golden sunlight, James St just the way we like it.

Get your balloons and party hats ready because .and.antler is celebrating it’s first birthday! To honour the momentous occasion, the gang have cooked up three new creative croque flavours plus strawberry matcha and milo versions of their signature canned frappes. This fresh new menu is ready to be devoured now but be sure to stop by on Sunday 20 October for extra special birthday festivities.

Oh the good things you see when you look up on our street. .

Whether you’re a fiend for fashions on the field or simply on hunt for some outfit inspo, our Melbourne Cup style guide will have you dressed to the nines for this year’s Spring racing season. Tried and true floral dresses, minimalist matching sets and eye-catching embellishments are all in the link: https://www.jamesst.com.au/news/melbourne-cup-style-guide/.

Put your money on the right horse this year with the competitive field of Melbourne Cup events brought to you by James St’s culinary community. There’s Middle Eastern, Greek, Italian and Thai (to name just a few) inspired banquets in the running so mosey on over to the link for the full starting line-up and grab your tickets before it’s too late: https://www.jamesst.com.au/news/james-st-does-melbourne-cup-2024/.

Just because its Libra season doesn’t mean you have to let indecision rule life. For October’s James St Journal, we’ve taken the guess work out of deciding how to spend your time in our neighbourhood. Hit the link for the full list of events, launches and exhibitions that’ll keep you eating good, looking fresh and culturally satisfied all month long: https://www.jamesst.com.au/news/james-st-journal-october/. .

Good news, are open Monday 7 October for all your gelato needs! See who else have got you covered this King’s Birthday public holiday via the link: https://www.jamesst.com.au/news/kings-birthday-public-holiday-trading/.

Get your Spring Racing season off to a flying start with Derby Day at .steakandoyster. Featuring a three-course set menu of SK fan favourites, an all-inclusive drinks package, live DJs and race day sweeps it’s not just the horses that will be on to a winner on Saturday 2 November. Saddle up and follow the link for the full rundown: https://www.jamesst.com.au/events/derby-day-at-sk-steak-oyster-2/.

The iconic duo that is James St + leafy laneways. A wander down this particular one on Fortitude Street leads the way to , and .

Now this is how you do James St in style.

And just like the school holidays are upon us once again. With only so many trips to the local park or episodes of Bluey to watch in one day, we’ve put our thinking caps on and have put together a few ideas to help switch up your school holiday schedule. From tasty treats to arty activities, read all about it via the link: https://www.jamesst.com.au/news/school-holidays-on-james-st/.