Food and wine pairing is something that has been going on for centuries, but it is only in recent times that wineries have been working more closely with restaurants to come up with dishes that complement both the wine and food. When two award winners, The Playford Restaurant and Hahndorf Hill Winery, get together, you…
Category: Modern Australian
Saracens Head Hotel – New Menu Launch
In recent times, The Saracens Head Hotel has undergone major renovations which is in line with many trendy pubs across the state. As part of the revamp, they’ve also changed their menu and they’ve done that by poaching talented Chef, Ben Smith, who was head chef at The Queens Head Hotel, The Bath Hotel and…
The Archer Hotel
The Archer Hotel has been many things over the years, from a church library to a radio station. Even throughout all this, The Archer has kept its Heritage intact and still remains an icon in the heart of North Adelaide. They have 17 beers on tap, a cocktail bar and a well rounded wine selection….
Barossa Cafe
When you’re stuck in town late at night and you’re looking for a decent feed, the options are few and far between. Thankfully, if you go a bit further up from Sean’s Kitchen on Station Road, you’ll come across the Barossa Cafe. It’s one of the few eateries in Adelaide that serve a range of…
Public – New Menu
Run by a husband and wife team Public is an expansive café/bar that fronts Franklin Street. It has a warm, industrial style fit out, welcoming staff and a menu focusing on simple but vibrant flavours. One of the most notable qualities of the space was the ambience. Café dining usually comes with the sound of…
Queen’s Head Hotel – New Spring Menu
It was only a few months ago that Adelaide Food Central was invited to the Queens Head Hotel to sample their winter menu. As the seasons change, admittedly much slower that we would like, we were welcomed back to taste the seasonal spring additions to the menu. Happily we can report that we were just…
East of Norman – Specials Menu
You will find East of Norman at 44-48 Sturt Street in the city – as the name suggests it is East of Norman Street. Contemporary fittings create an inviting and relaxed atmosphere. A large bar area dominates the entry, outdoor seating is available weather permitting and in the dining area copper-legged stools and wooden table…
Commissary
By definition, a Commissary is a cafe in a movie studio, but it’s also the name of an exciting new restaurant just outside the city. Located on the ground floor of a high rise apartment complex on Fullarton Road, this swanky new business offers modern Australian food with some inspiration from the owner’s Greek and…
Mr Nick’s Kitchen & Coffee Bar
Frewville Foodland is not your typical supermarket. Voted the World’s Best Supermarket and International Retailer of the Year, this locally owned and operated business aims to ensure every shopping experience meets and exceeds your expectations. The supermarket continually evolves through increasing their product range and listening to what the customers want. They’ve created a store…
The Oxford Hotel – New Spring Menu
With spring arriving, the revival continues at The Oxford Hotel. There are events that happen fortnightly, such as wine tasting at The Oxford’s “Wine Down” held on Thursdays from 5pm, a karaoke night also on Thursday from 7pm, and “ArtSmash” which is when a local artist tries to sell their work on the night or…