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,…

Waffle’s Waffle & Coffee – Revisit

It’s been nearly 2 years since my previous visit to Waffle’s Waffle & Cone, and it was only a less than satisfying lunch prior to this that brought us here. The menu is fairly identical to what I last remember, and even the decor is still the same. My friend wanted waffles and this place…

Down The Rabbit Hole – Secret Garden Party

For Friends and Lovers a Place Exists Another World of Joy and Bliss Beyond the Stars, Space and Time To Enter, Show the Secret Sign The Moon is Bright, Revive Your Soul Come Join Us Down The Rabbit Hole For the first of what will be a series of pop up cellar door and bar…

North Indian Cuisine – Glenelg

Anybody that has been down Hindley Street would already be familiar with the generically named North Indian Cuisine. Their latest store to open its doors is located down the Jetty Road cafe precinct and has the same offerings as their sister store. Customers can choose from 9 meat curries, 10 vegetarian curries and a selection…

Andre’s Cucina & Polenta Bar – Revisit

If someone were to ask me for a restaurant recommendation, Andre’s Cucina & Polenta Bar would certainly be somewhere at the top of the list. While it’s nearly been two years since my last visit, everyone that I know that’s been here speaks highly of the place. A friend and I were supposed to eat…

Payneham Chinese Restaurant – Revisit

It was just over 3 years ago since my last visit to Payneham Chinese Restaurant where I was impressed by their Yum Cha. Tonight, with family visiting from overseas, we decided to pay this place another visit, but this time for dinner. There’s no need to rehash what has already been said about the restaurant,…

Chicken Coop

Chicken Coop, in Glynburn Plaza, would at first glance appear to be your standard suburban takeaway joint with a menu that you would expect from such a shop: roast chicken, chips, crumbed fish, burgers, yiros, hot dogs and snacks. However, this Korean family run business also sells some the best Korean fried chicken you can…

Hispanic Mechanic

From the team that brought you Lucky Lupita’s and United Latino Cocina, comes Hispanic Mechanic, located at the former site of Osteria de Mesa. The food here is specifically a Korean fusion which utilises a special KoreanMex mix in their dishes. The Korean component is a reflection of the community that resides in Mexico. When…

Bona Food

Bona Food originated as an independent recipe magazine focused on plant based whole foods. At the same time, it highlighted local suppliers that engaged in organic, ethical and wholesome practices. The advertising of The Market Shed on Holland within the magazine lead to the creation of the Wholefoods Bar, which is their main point of…

Al Mina Central

Al Mina Central is located in the Central Market Arcade which is on the eastern side of the Central Markets. Only a few months old, this stall specialises in Lebanese cuisine with meals made fresh to order. The menu is fairly simple with 8 types of Maneesh/Pide, a selection of Mezza Platters and Wraps. They…

Benny’s American Take Away – Woodville

It was over 18 months ago when the first Benny’s store opened in Blackwood. The menu was small and the owner was still experimenting with new items. Since then, two more Benny’s stores have opened with the newest one located in Woodville, in a small shopping complex. The menu appears to be more consolidated with…