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,…

Redsalt Restaurant – New Summer Menu 2016

Adelaide Food Central was invited to Redsalt at Crown Plaza Adelaide to sample their new Summer menu and although we arrived on one of the rainiest days of the year so far, we can confirm that the food is delicious rain or shine. We started the meal off with Antipasto, including various cured meats which…

FactorEatery

There are many factors that people take into consideration when deciding what to eat. As a person who does Food Photography, it’s all about the looks, but how it tastes and what others think, also come into the equation. We also live in a society of convenience, and with modern technology, there’s no need to…

Thai Chef – Revisit 2

One of my favourite Thai restaurants in Adelaide is Thai Chef. Located down the southern end of Pulteney Street, it’s a bit out of the way from everything else but because of that, the location is quieter and it’s easier to get a park. I’ve already been to this restaurant on three different occasions so…

Cibo Locale – Findon – Lunch Menu

When I was invited to check out Cibo Locale, a new expansion on the well-known Cibo brand, I have to say I wasn’t expecting anything too fancy. I was expecting to be offered a typical Italian lunch and some sweet options you can find at any Cibo café around Adelaide. But boy was I wrong!…

Coopers Burger Shack

Located as a stall on the eastern end of Rundle Mall, just outside the Hotel Richmond, is the new Coopers Burger Shack. Running along side Coffee Central, the owners felt a need to offer something more during the Summer months. With the popularity of burgers in Adelaide at an all time high, it was a…

Peter Rabbit

In what was once a public park amongst the concrete jungle of the west end is the new Peter Rabbit, a shipping container cafe and bar. Situated on a piece of land owned by SA Power Networks, the owners had to convince the power company and Adelaide City Council that their unique vision would work….

Thomas Foods Taste the Tour – Santos Tour Down Under

The team at Adelaide Food Central were invited to be a part of the taste sampling media launch event that was run by Santos Tour Down Under at the VIP area of the Tour Village. Coal Cellar + Grill We were treated to a number of dishes, including the following: Paringa Farm Pulled Lamb –…

Society Espresso – Breakfast Menu

Sunday Brunch; the only way to survive the two great miseries of a weekend; either a late Saturday night or the knowledge that there’s only one day left before going back to work, so it better be a good one. Luckily Adelaide Food Central has found a great one for you to try. Last Sunday…

Paul West – Santos Tour Down Under

Visiting the annual Santos Tour Down Under on Victoria Square in Adelaide on a beautiful summer day, the team at Adelaide Food Central was invited to watch the iconic cooking star Paul West cook and create an amazing beef Wagyu Meatball dish. Host of Lifestyle channel’s series River Cottage Australia, Paul has established himself to…

Coal Cellar + Grill – Santos Tour Down Under

Coal Cellar + Grill are a fine dining restaurant located inside The Hilton Hotel and are renowned for their use of premium quality local produce, grilled meats and large wine collection. With the Santos Tour Down Under being held in Adelaide, they’ve opened up a pop-up stall to give the public a taste of their…