Adelaide’s obsession with American diner food continues with the opening of a new dive bar, Downtown HCDB (Hot Dog Cold Beer), on Hindley Street. From the masterminds behind Jack Ruby, is a new establishment that incorporates the currently trending “street food” with Adelaide’s unique “small bar” licensing. True to the dive bar theme, this venue…
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Naughty Spot
Naughty Spot is a quaint little store set in the popular Hutt Street cafe precinct. The menu is simple with a selection of Belgian waffles, baguettes (only available during the week) and beverages to choose from. The items on offer are constantly changing with a focus on premium locally sourced products wherever possible. Even the…
Gin Long Canteen
Every second eatery that opens these days seems to be either a burger joint or a dessert place. The opening of Gin Long Canteen on the popular O’Connell Street cafe precinct sees the emergence of street food on Adelaide restaurant tables. From the same people that brought you Concubine, the menu has a focus on…
Faraja
Kuwasiliana na wewe pia inanipa faraja kwani kiswahili chako kinaendeleza vizuri. Is that all Swahili to you? Well it is! Faraja is Swahili for comfort, solace or consolation. Faraja is located close to the beginning of King William Road as you head just out of the city. Set in a heritage styled stone fronted cottage, you’re greeted…
Taste Of Bollywood
Taste of Bollywood is an Indian restaurant located on Port Road near the South Road intersection. While it doesn’t look like much from the outside, the store itself is deceptively spacious with a long and narrow floor plan. In line with the restaurant title, there are two film strips with the faces of Bollywood actors…
Yum Yai Thai Kitchen
There’s quite a few Thai restaurants down Henley Beach Road, and Yum Yai was one of those places that I had yet to visit, until today. Located across the road from Foodland shopping centre, this medium sized restaurant offers all your traditional Thai dishes. The decor inside is warm and cosy, although, it can get…
Hang Bakery
Hidden away in the Foodland Shopping Centre on Henley Beach Road is Hang Bakery. They sell an assortment of sweets, pastries, fresh bread and your common variety of Vietnamese rolls. The first thing that blew me away about the food here was the price. There is a selection of Vietnamese rolls for $4! There are…
Whisk Patisserie
Whisk Patisserie is set in a nice historical building just off the tram stop on Goodwood Road. The decor is basic with a few modern touches here and there. Behind the counter, they have a selection of premade meal options as well as your sweet and savoury items. Here for the sweet stuff, I took…
Candela Latin American Food
Candela is a tiny little store just off the tramlines on Goodwood Road. With a seating capacity of about 10, this eatery focuses on Latin American street food which consists mainly of Venezuelan dishes. There are other items on the menu which have Cuban, Columbian and Argentinian influences. The decor here is basic, however, the…
Viva Zapata
Viva Zapata is located in a police station that is over 120 years old and is a joint venture between the owners of Zapata’s and Spice n Ice. Situated on the seaward end of Semaphore Road and perched upon a hilltop, this venue boasts breathtaking views of Semaphore beach. With the original lockups still intact,…
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