The Marche Club: In the Adelaide City region of South Australia

Opposite the Glynde Hotel stands a defining monument of Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs - a striking spire symbolising the aspirations of so many who came to Australia during the great waves of 20th century migration.

Over time this part of our city became known as "Little Italy" with many coming from Le Marche, a region stretching along the Adriatic Coast with it's share of ancient hillside villages and gorgeous seaports.

Scan the holiday brochures today and you wonder why they left. Today all the families gather here to share a common bond.

The first Marchiagianni came to Australia in the 1920s but the biggest influx was during the migration boom of the 50s and 60s when vast numbers settled in suburbs like Norwood, Magill, Campbelltown, Saint Peters and Glynde.

Today at the Marche Club they work up a healthy appetite knowing full well that the ladies in the kitchen are working their wonders. On a big night at the Marche Club the ladies will cook up as much as a hundred kilos of pasta!

We met Maria Calvaresi who came out to Australia in 1957 - five years after her husband who had established the family home in Glynde. Her story is like many others here at the Marche Club where she and others work on a voluntary basis several days a week.

The invitation is open to all us to join Maria and her fellow "Marchiaginna" as they're known at the club's regular pasta nights, which have become a must-book affair for Italian and non-Italian speakers alike.

If you want to share in the generous hospitality and fabulous food of Adelaide Marchiagianni community head to the Marche Club in Paradise.

It's on the corner of Gorge and Darley Roads. Pasta night is held on the last Friday of every month. But you will have to book on 0417 819 892. If you have any further questions please email info@postcards-sai.com.au

The Marche Club
Cnr Gorge & Darley Roads
Paradise
Pasta night - Last Friday of the Month
Bookings 0417 819 892