While stumbling home after a big night out, I felt I needed a bit of sustenance to cure the hunger pains. Right in front of me was a big shiny new 24 hour Oporto store. The fit out is sleek and modern with magnificent double storey high ceilings in the front section. The glass facade…
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Cafe Ivy
Set amongst all the other Italian cafes down The Parade is Cafe Ivy. With mediterranean inspired mains, pastas, salads and pizzas, the menu is very stock standard one. The decor is contemporary and casual with the use of browns prominent throughout. With it’s prime corner position, there is plenty of seating both inside and outside…
Zenhouse Vegetarian Yum Cha
Located down a side street close to the busy Rundle Street cafe precinct is Zenhouse Vegetarian Yum Cha. As their name suggests, their dishes are vegetarian. I usually like a bit of protein to make me full, so it’s not usually my first port of call when it comes to eating out, but I always…
Michel’s Patisserie – Central Market
Michel’s Patisserie is franchise that specialises in sweets, savouries and coffee. The Central Market store is located inside Central Market Arcade, and is run by a friendly couple. Today, I ordered on of their Valentine’s day inspired Chocolate Cupcakes. The chocolate cake was soft and moist, while the chocolate icing was rich and decadent. The…
Borsch Cafe
Borsch Cafe is located on King William Street in the law precinct just outside Victoria Square. They’re open for breakfast and lunch during the week, and in the evening on Friday night. They’re specialty is Polish cuisine with a modern twist, and they utilise fresh local ingredients to give them that edge. The decor is…
The Editor Dessert & Wine Bar
One of the latest dessert bars to open in Adelaide also doubles as a wine bar. Located towards the King William Street end of Waymouth Street, this venue has a long and narrow floor plan that has many twists and turns. A counter full of sweets made off site greets you at the entrance. A…
Cos Restaurant
Set in a heritage listed building on the beautifully restored Leigh Street is Cos Restaurant. The venue is spacious and elegant, and the whole setting is full of character. The use of timber throughout simply gives this place an old world charm. The menu is simple with a selection of modern Australian, seafood and…
Jam The Bistro
Located away from the hustle and bustle of the Chinatown precinct is Jam The Bistro. The venue is very quaint with a small number of seats available both inside and out. The decor is modern and contemporary with some nice flashy light fittings. Certain parts of the bistro feel a bit cluttered, and the indoor…
Vietnam Asian Food Bar
Vietnam is a small food bar located on the corner of Days Road and Regency Road. You wouldn’t think it’s the best of locations, but this place has plenty of support from the local Asian residents and the educational institution nearby. Now there’s a fine art to a Vietnamese roll, and having been here many…
Angkor Thai
I’ve driven past this place many times, and as a fan of Thai food, I thought I would give this place a try. It doesn’t look like much from the outside, with the inside being not much better. The decor is basic and clean, however, the colour scheme seems to be a mismatch. The green…
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