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,…

Black Eye Coffee

Located in the heart of the popular O’Connell Street is a cute little café / juice bar called Black Eye Coffee. Upon walking in, I felt like I was transported back to the Central Markets in the Adelaide CBD – it reminded me of a stall at the Markets where you could literally smell and…

Tasting Australia 2016 – Top Indulgent, Terroir and Drinking Events Program

South Australian food lovers rejoice! Tasting Australia presented by Thomas Foods is just around the corner. The festival, which runs from May 1st to May 8th, has a fresh new theme, Landscapes, celebrating the geography that has shaped South Australia’s food and wine profile. Below are the Top Indulgent, Terroir and Drinking Events programs that…

Sen Adelaide Restaurant – Lunch Menu

In Vietnamese, Sen means Lotus. In Greek mythology the Lotus is a plant whose fruit induced a dreamy forgetfulness and an unwillingness to leave. This is very fitting for Sen as we settled in to sample the delights the lunch menu had to bring. Vietnamese food is so hot right now particularly that of the…

Sen Adelaide Restaurant – Dinner Menu

Last night the Adelaide Food Central team visited newly opened Vietnamese restaurant Sen. Located on Gouger Street in the city, this restaurant aims to give a modern take on Vietnamese cuisine. Sen, meaning Lotus in Vietnamese, has only been open for two months and is set up to be very elegant and modern, with beautiful…

Gin Long Canteen

I first visited Gin Long Canteen nearly two and half years ago. It still how I remember it with the neon signs, the wooden furnishings and the mosaic tiled bar. One thing that has changed since my previous visit is their menu. A good selection of small plates, larger dishes and salads, all at reasonable…

Republic – New Autumn Menu

Located in the trendy suburb of Norwood, Republic is a modern and exciting pub known for having the best outdoor beer garden in Australia. It also has a sleek and stylish interior, great entertainment lineups and a constantly evolving food and beverage offering. As we move into the cooler months, Republic have launched a new…

Earth’s Kitchen

Nestled in a little corner on Pirie Street resides a beautiful looking restaurant that adorns with a number of recycled items hanging off the walls. Upon walking in to the place, we were welcomed by a calming, earthy scent that made us feel like we were in a sacred abode. The owners may have gone…

BRKLYN

I once heard Brookyln, New York to be described as the melting pot of diverse, cultural backgrounds coming together in harmony. Adelaide’s bar scene is hitting an all-new high, with various new bars popping up all around the CBD over the past 12 months. Oh no, Adelaide is not the tame, boring city it once…

Nutella Palooza 2016

There were two requisites for attending Nutella Palooza yesterday: 1. Must love Nutella, or any sugary delicious goodness for that matter, including fudge, brownies, pastries, oodles of chocolate and all kinds of Nutella based treats. For those wishing to counteract their sugar intake with a bit of light savoury need not attend either. Food trucks…

Hut & Soul Eatery – Lunch Menu

The name Hut and Soul can have many meanings, one of them being a play on Heart and Soul. We’ve all heard it, the only song anyone knows how the play on piano and often listened to while on hold? BORING! But Hut and Soul? Boring it ain’t! Located on Pultney Street on the South…