ADELAIDE FOOD CENTRAL

Hardy’s Verandah – New Menu Items & Alternative Beverage Pairing

A refreshed menu featuring alternative beverage pairings, and the biggest wine list in South Australia, welcomes patrons to Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant (HVR) this winter. The Adelaide Hills icon, located within Mt Lofty House (built 1852), is also enjoying 2026 recognition from Wine Spectator in their 2026 Restaurant Awards. HVR’s wine list received a Best of Award of Excellence accolade,…

Hide ‘n Seek Thai Bar

Having seen social media posts from Hide ‘n Seek pop up now and then, I didn’t actually know the location of the business until I looked it up. The business is located on Austin Street, a small side street that connects Pulteney Street and North Terrace. It replaces the former Austin & Austin, and offers…

The Walker Grill

Chicken shops have been around for a very long time, so much so, you’re highly likely to find one in every suburb. Located in the newly developed Walkerville precinct is The Walker Grill. Set in modern surrounds, the shop offers charcoal chicken, chip packs, hot packs, salad packs, Hawaiian packs, snacks, seafood, snack packs and…

Doc Adams Wines

There’s nothing better than spending a gorgeous day in a wine region. This week Adelaide Food Central was invited to the Doc Adams cellar door where we spent the afternoon tasting their incredible wine selection and then tucked into a gourmet platter while seated on the verandah overlooking McLaren Vale’s rolling hills and vineyards. Lucky…

Chicco Palms

From the brains behind Pizza E Mozzarella Bar, and Chicken and Pig comes their latest project, Chicco Palms. Located in bright and spacious surrounds, the restaurant has a retro diner feel about it and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re somewhere in Palm Springs. The menu is adequately sized with snacks, wood oven pizza, pasta…

Fridays After Five Aldinga

Nestled behind a couple of local businesses on Old Coach Road, Aldinga you will find the Aldinga local market celebrating “Friday’s After Five”. A buzzing night market featuring stalls selling clothing, trinkets, cushions among other items and of course food and drink. Down the Rabbit Hole wines take care of your drinking needs with their…

Fire On Unley

An elegant setting of expansive windows looking out onto Unley Road, a striking wood oven and tables clad with black cloths set the scene for an Argentinian feast at Fire on Unley. Booth seating lines one of the walls allowing for intimate dining while the ample size of the restaurant accommodates large groups. For entree…

Mullygrub Food Truck

Anybody that has been to a Down the Rabbit Hole pop-up cellar door event would already be familiar with Mullygrub Food Truck. Based in McLaren Vale, the food truck focuses on offering delicious food using the region’s fresh produce. We were at the Fridays After Five markets at Aldinga, and were fortunate enough to be…

Maxwell’s Grocery

Maxwell’s Grocery is located down south in Aldinga and is about an hours drive from the Adelaide CBD. It’s almost like a convenience store with fruit and vegetables, dairy, preserves, soaps, candles, tea and so on. Of course, they also do food. On offer is a small selection of hot and cold items, cakes and…

Waja Restaurant & Catering

The business at 20 Currie Street in the city has changed its name so many times, it’s hard to keep track. Currently, it’s called Waja Restaurant and Catering and offers a menu with an international flavour. The dine in section offers a variety of American, Italian and Indian dishes, while the take away area has…

Asian Gourmet

Consumers are spoilt for choice when it comes to Asian food in Chinatown. With so many Asian cafes and restaurants down the Gouger Street cafe precinct, as well as a number of international food courts, it can be a hard decision deciding what to have. One such business that has been around for a while…