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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,…

Asia in SA Charity Dinner 2015

The easiest way to learn about another culture is through food. This is the idea behind the inaugural Asia in SA Charity Dinner which is held at the InterContinental Adelaide. Food in the form of an eight course degustation, using the finest produce, and prepared by 8 of the world’s most brilliant chefs will unite…

The Federal Restaurant and Bar

The Federal Restaurant and Bar is located inside the Mercure Grosvenor Hotel on North Terrace. Designed as a place for all occasions, it’s a perfect place for guests staying in the hotel or executives who want a long lunch. The menu reminds me of your typical pub fare with starters, mains, grilled meats and dessert….

Quebec Fries

Anybody that has been to Canada would be familiar with Poutine, a popular fast food dish consisting of French fries and cheese curds topped with a light brown gravy like sauce. It’s not the first time I’ve had this dish in Adelaide, but the owner, originally from Canada, assures me this is the real deal….

Grange Golf Club

The Grange Golf Club is a huge place boasting two 18 hole golf courses and a function centre. A quick search of their website indicates their are two menus; the Grilled @ Grange and the more casual Bistro menu. I was at the Grange Golf Club today as part of a company function where only…

Nonna’s Pizzeria

Nonna’s Pizzeria is a small take away pizza store located just outside the city. Their pizzas comes in 3 sizes; 9, 12 and 15 inches. The pizza categories are “Classic” and “Gourmet” with an impressive total of 48 combinations of toppings to choose from. If you’re not in the mood for pizza, they have a…

The Highway – Chilli for Charity

Adelaide Food Central was invited to sample The Highway’s chilli themed menu as part of “Hot August Nights” and “Chilli for Charity” for the month of August. All food and drink were provided free of charge. If you’re like me, I tend to go out less during the Winter season due to the cold weather….

Mai Kitchen – Blogger Dinner

Adelaide Food Central and several other bloggers were invited to dine at Mai Kitchen. All food and drink were provided free of charge. It’s always worth while getting a second opinion on what a place is like. Lee visited Mai Kitchen just over a month ago and was thoroughly impressed. Now it was my turn,…

Bunme .Co

Adelaide Food Central was invited to sample the food at Bunme .Co. All food and drink were provided free of charge. Bunme .Co is a small Vietnamese takeaway store located in the heart of Mawson Lakes. As a first for Vietnamese street food in Adelaide, customers can order their food online for pickup at the…

Victory Hotel

It’s not everyday that I venture down south, but with work commitments in the area, I thought it was a good opportunity to check out some of the local businesses. Located only a few minutes away from where I had to be was the Victory Hotel, which is perched up high on Sellicks Hill. The…

Golden Bite Cafe

Golden Bite is a small cafe located in the California Court shopping complex on Daws Road. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the menu is primarily Lebanese inspired with a selection of kebabs, pizzas, mains and vegetarian options. The decor is nothing fancy, however, the space is nice and roomy, and…