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,…

British Raj – Festival of Food 2015

The Festival of Food journey continues as we make our way through all the restaurants. Tonight, we visit British Raj which is one of my favourite Indian restaurants in Adelaide. The redeeming of the Festival of Food has got a whole lot easier this year with the new smartphone app. One of the waiters punches…

Abbots and Kinney

Anybody that has been down Leigh Street on a Friday, or the Adelaide Farmers Market on a Sunday, would already be familiar with Abbots and Kinney. Interestingly enough, the place was named after Abbot Kinney, a developer and conservationist who designed the Venice of America in the early 1900’s. Run by a pastry chef, Jonny…

Eastern Garden Chinese Restaurant – Revisit

Having celebrated my birthday lunch at Eastern Garden nearly 3 years ago, I still have fond memories of the place. To this day, I still consider this place one of the best places for Yum Cha in Adelaide. Of course things change over time, so it was time to pay Eastern Garden another visit. As…

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

Republic – Lemon Ed

A tasty new refreshing alcoholic drink brand named Lemon Ed has been named the official match day sponsor of the 2015 Liverpool Football Club Australian Tour. Lemon Ed will be available for soccer fans to enjoy when the Liverpool Football Club take on the Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on July 17th, and then Adelaide…

Mai’s Lunch Bar

In search for the best Vietnamese Roll in Adelaide, I come across Mai’s Lunch Bar, located close to the Entertainment Centre. For a small take away store, they certainly have a decent menu selection. Apart from their 6 types of Vietnamese rolls, they have a range of authentic Vietnamese dishes, cold rolls, vermicelli noodle dishes…

Red Roar

There’s a new cosy little cafe called Red Roar located near the Entertainment Centre. I have a friend that literally comes here everyday and she swears it’s really good. Sadly, this same friend is moving interstate so we decide to meet for lunch at one of her favourite dining destinations. In line with the current…

Veggo Sizzle

Vegetarian and Vegan eateries are all the rage at the moment as people look for healthier food options when dining out. The latest to join the ranks is Veggo Sizzle which is located close to the corner of King William and Halifax Streets. The menu offerings are simple and straight forward with a selection of…

Cibo – New Winter Menu

Adelaide Food Central was invited to sample the new Winter menu at Cibo Espresso. All food and drink were provided free of charge. Known for their great tasting coffee, Cibo Espresso have introduced a Winter menu that is perfect for the cold weather we’re experiencing. Dishes include a selection of pizzas, pastas and soups that…