I was in two minds about sharing this deal but thought it would be worth it to encourage people to personally pay tribute to Sisto Malaspina, the Co-Owner of Pellegrini's Espresso Bar, who was fatally stabbed last Friday. They also encourage donations to the Salvation Army in lieu of flowers. Swing by from 8am Tuesday for a long black, Sisto's favourite, on the house. RIP
An amazingly generous offer; OzBargainers could respond by still paying for their coffee, of making a donation.
Great gesture
Yeah making a donation sounds good!
According to the ABC this morning: The family would like donations to be given to the Salvation Army, which happens to be across the road. Hopefully there will be a BIG donations box on the counter.
A Melbourne icon tragically taken from us. RIP
This man was a true Australian following the purest Australian spirit. He immediately rushed to save what he thought was the victim of a car accident without a care or hesitation for his own priorities. Saving someone's life came first. I don't want to go into whether or not Morrison is good as a politicion but he said things which needed to be said. He called for religious leaders to call out radical ideals. The leaders are the root cause of the problem in some cases but for Australians merely being aware that radical beliefs ARE taught in our home country will be a step towards greater safety.
It is so tragic that we lost an Australian simply wanting to follow Australian spirit. Rest in peace, mate.
Another user has already created a discussion of the crime here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/415107
It might be best to keep political discussions of this matter there. :)
so you're saying it's not radicalism?
it's like raiding someones room, seeing all the bomb making materials, browsing history, ISIS flag on the wall… nope, mental health issue!
this is why i hate leftists
Thanks for listing all the evidence that hasn't even been found..
same place, same style incident, last year.. but nobody made any links whatsoever..no community apologies required.. pure mental health issue and he said sorry today, so it's definitely not radicalism or inspired by any organisation.. c'mon..
@sorted: thanks for taking the tongue in cheek part of post post as literal.
so you're saying that last years incident was radicalism? which ideology?
@[Deactivated]: So are you saying that you can use "mental illness" as an excuse to kill people as long as you don't subscribe to an ideology, and therefore you're not seen as a radical?
@Zenith2k3: this is literally what people do (and people, such as SJWs, think is better to believe this rather than the reality of the muslim situation in this country)
@jackspratt: i suppose they all died for what they believed in so they couldn't be interviewed and deny any wrongdoing and just say 'oh, i was feeling a little blue'
running out of face to palm.
@[Deactivated]: It was an inside job! And don't forget the two wars that decimated two countries and their civilian populations. All to spread Democracy, and that God told him to do it. He hasn't said sorry btw.
@[Deactivated]: There's always a hesitation to call white men 'terrorists' in massacres - they're mostly referred to as 'loners.' Muslims, however, are instantly labeled terrorists.
@Zenith2k3: and i suppose you actually believe it was an inside job and there was no sarcasm there…. i suppose those two countries wouldn't have been decimated had they just given up Geronimo…
(aside from IRA in the 90s) probably because white males don't really go to OTHER countries and kill civilians en masse for shock and awe effect for their bullshit cause
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Islamist_terrorist_att…
happy reading
This man was a true Australian following the purest Australian spirit. He immediately rushed to save what he thought was the victim of a car accident without a care or hesitation for his own priorities.
As long as we continue to embrace our culture without compromising on our values, they can't win.
Yep, dude was like 70 and he still rushed in to save somebody on instinct alone while others decided to film the event and take selfies even when it became clear as things unfolded and they were in the way of police resolving the situation.
Thanks for this post.Like many other interstate visitors to Melbourne,we always made the pilgrimage to Pellegrini's for a coffee and a real introduction to Italian culture in the form of Sisto's hospitality.In the true spirit of the Italian people he was going to help the guy whose car was on fire,but instead died at the hand of a lunatic.Vale Sisto.
Ti vogliamo bene.
When I lived in Melbourne I used to frequent this place all the time after being introduced. He certainly had a great sense of humour and loved chatting to everyone. It's been months since I last visited.
Yes, it’s important that people who see this don’t consider it a ‘bargain’, as such, but instead donate money and reflect on the events of last week.
I suppose, in the sense of raising awareness and the opportunity to increase donation to a worthy cause (the Salvation Army) this post is good, but please don’t rock up to Pellegrini’s just for a free coffee then leave.
+1 for raising awareness. The place is like eating at a warm and comfortable home in the city. We would sit in the kitchen with a granita and order our meal. We would watch one of the ladies do the cooking and served it direct from the stove to us. Takes you back to a time when things were simple and people were not hiding behind some mobile phone chatting to someone at the next table in silence. There was always a sense of family and happiness at Pellegrinis. Hopefully the happiness will return soon. We should not concentrate on the sadness of what happened. Sisto would never have wanted us to be sad. We should remember all the happiness he created in his little corner of Melbourne and that the legacy of what he stood for and created to make Melbourne Melbourne should go on forever.
Sounds wonderful. :')
Is the shop in good hands with the younger generation?
Sisto’s business partner Nino is still there to keep the memory alive and ensure the place runs like it has for more than 60 years.
Sisto was a great man. Mama's cooking was amazing. I got to sit once in the kitchen and eat. We need to remember Sisto by how he lived. With joy and love and passion.
Wish I heard about this fellow earlier ;(
Wish I visited early, its always been on our list.
Saluting Mr. Malaspina.
They are saying Donations to Salvos. He made Bourke St!
Maybe we should send donations to ASIO
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Just announced on JJJ
Just walked past.
Packed.
Melbourne icon gone.
RIP.
Years ago, heard about the hype of pelligrinis so decided to get a coffee before work one day. Just so happened to be a long black.
For me it’s not my type of coffee as it was way to bitter, I couldn’t even finish it.
So warning to anyone, don’t just go to get a free long black unless you like the Italian bitter style.
Still very sad news nonetheless
A tale of two immigrants…
RIP Sisto.
Salute to The Victorian Police, Trolleyman, Coneman, Chairman, etc…
![[VIC] Free Cup of Long Black Coffee from Tuesday (13/11) 8AM @ Pellegrini's Espresso Bar (Melbourne)](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/90/415690.jpg?h=23e4626f)
+1 for the description OP. I was actually at the scene about 30m away at the time of the incident; saw lots of cop cars and people with their phones out recording. Also saw a few people running away from the scene, so decided it was better also to walk away. Was hoping it was ‘just a fire’ or something, but another tragedy in our city. Coincidentally ate at Sisto’s restaurant once previously as well. May he RIP.