The Down Low – Nowra
Interview
This week we want to know what the Down Low is in Nowra. We have had a taste of the incredible Kinghorne Street, and Nowra is such a pretty town, we wanted to know more! So we asked writer Allison Tait to spill the secrets of her neighbourhood.
SOHI: Allison, can you tell us a bit about yourself?
ALLISON: I’m a freelance writer working for magazines, websites and book publishers. I moved ‘back home’ to Nowra with my family in December 2008 – having shot through as soon as I finished school and spending 20 years living in Sydney and overseas. It’s great to be back! (Allison’s blog is fantastic – ‘Life in a Pink Fibro’ – add it to your RSS)
How long have you lived in Nowra?
This time around – 18 months. The first time, about seven years.
Are you willing to tell us Nowra’s best kept secret?
I’m still finding them all – there are so many. My current favourite is The Kiosk at Terara - the best place to take the kids for a run around by the river while the adults enjoy a coffee.
What’s your favourite restaurant in Nowra and why?
With two young children, I don’t get out that much, but I do love Hungry Duck at Berry, the bistro at The Bridge Hotel, takeaway Thai from Thep Thai and an Indian curry at Kohli’s.
What’s your favourite free activity in Nowra?
Nowra is a great place to walk. Ben’s Walk, right in town, is a longtime favourite. My boys, aged three and six, also love feeding the overfed ducks at Marriott Park.
What is your favourite purchase from Nowra?
The Everything Store in Graham Street is home of most of my favourite purchases. It’s a fantastic mix of second-hand and vintage furniture and bits and pieces, old and modern. I love the 1940s clerk’s desk I bought there recently – and my son loves the smaller version I bought for him. Desks are a bit of a theme around here! For gifts, you can’t go past Shady Fig – I bought my sister three tiny ceramic birdhouses for her birthday and she loves me for them (pictured. By ‘Have You Met Miss Jones’).
What is your poison and where do you buy it locally?
Coffee is my thing and, fortunately, there are a few great suppliers in Nowra. I go to The Cake Store when I want it stylish and with a delicious sweet, Socrates Table when I want it strong and with a taste of Greece on the side, and Zest for great taste and a buzzy atmosphere. We’re spoiled for choice.
Thanks Allison! We now have a bulging day out planned for Nowra. And thanks for the tips about fun things to do with kids. A Godsend!
