The next restaurant in my 2015 Festival of Food journey is one of my favourites, the Botanic Gardens Restaurant. Located inside the Botanic Gardens, the surroundings almost have a fairy tale setting about it. After getting the restaurant validated on my Festival of Food smartphone app, it’s just a matter of picking a main course….
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The Playford – Festival of Food 2015
There have been a few changes to Festival of Food this year. First of all, the Festival of Food season has started earlier this year and is running for a period of 4 months. Secondly, it now comes in the form of a smartphone app and validation is done by punching a code for that…
Red Ochre – Festival of Food 2015
There have been a few changes to Festival of Food this year. First of all, the Festival of Food season has started earlier this year and is running for a period of 4 months. Secondly, it now comes in the form of a smartphone app and validation is done by punching a code for that…
Light Bulb Cafe
Light Bulb Café is a somewhat new brunch cafe on the quieter end of King William Road. They offer an all day breakfast, lunches, house blend coffee, fresh juices and smoothies, as well as an assortment of freshly baked sweet goods such as lemon tarts. Their focus is supporting local South Australian businesses whether it…
The Unley – Opening Launch
Adelaide Food Central was invited to the opening launch of The Unley. All food and drinks were provided free of charge. In these tough competitive times, businesses have to follow the current trends and do what works in order to be successful. This is no different to The Unley, which for a long time, was…
The Highway – Game Season
Last week, Adelaide Food Central was invited to sample The Highway’s “Game Season” menu. All food and drink were provided free of charge. For the fourth year running, and for a fortnight each year, The Highway goes a bit on the wild side by incorporating game meats, such as wallaby, buffalo and venison, into their…
The Mile End Hotel – New Menu Launch
Adelaide Food Central was invited to sample the new menu at The Mile End Hotel. All food and drink were provided free of charge. The Mile End Hotel is located on the outskirts of the city and is about as old as Adelaide itself. My previous visit to this place was just over 6 months…
Lickerish Kitchen & Bar
Lickerish has been on my “to eat” list for quite some time, and for one reason or another, I’ve never been able to pay this place a visit. In what could have been a quiet Saturday night at home, I made a spontaneous decision to catch up with Tempting Palates for a late dinner. Little…
Republic – Republic Refresh
Adelaide Food Central was invited to Republic’s Refresh event to sample a selection of their starters. All food and drinks were provided free of charge. Known for it’s award winning outdoor beer garden, Republic has undergone a revamp of it’s decor, food, beverages and entertainment. Under new management, the venue has turned into something refreshingly…
The Junction
The Junction is a bistro inside Morphettville Racecourse. I’ve been inside the racecourse many times but I wasn’t aware there was a bistro attached to it. The menu reads like something you’d find at a pub with mains, steaks, salads, pasta and pizza. The decor is modern and stylish with a lovely open plan area…
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