Mercato becomes Eighty Eight O'Connell's flagship tenant. Due to open mid-2025.
Mercato is overwhelmingly thrilled to announce the launch of our second store as a part of the wonderful Eighty Eight O’Connell Street redevelopment. Situated in the lush, tree-lined, chic locale of North Adelaide, Eighty Eight O’Connell, positioned on the old Lecornu site, will act as a precinct invigorated with connected living, immersed within culinary and retail boutiques. The new store spanning 850m2 will continue to serve the community by sharing the best of Italy with commitment to quality, authenticity and provenance in all we do. Read more about the Commercial & General development here. “We are super excited to be involved in...
Mercato's 50th Year | One Family’s Obsession Becomes an Adelaide Institution
FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW Think back to 1972. If you weren’t there, you’ve still got a good idea of the ‘vibe’, and if not, I think ‘individual expression’ sums it up pretty well. Now picture a young Imma and Mario, thinking of their beloved Italy, an obsession for great food, and opening their first continental deli on St Bernards Road. This was a place of authenticity, a celebration of heritage and two people expressing something to their community that was so integral to their upbringings. Above all it was a place for personalised service, smiles and quality produce. This...