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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,…

Mediterranean Mezza

Before I visit a place, I like to read about the experiences of others, particularly on Urbanspoon. Past customers seem to be divided as they either loved it or hated it. I’ve actually been to Mediterranean Mezza for an event but didn’t actually try any of their food. One thing in their favour was that…

Singma Delights

Singma Delights is a small take away store located in the Renaissance Arcade food court. Specialising in Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine, this place offers all your classic noodle, rice and soup dishes. Some of my favourites include the Hainan Chicken Rice, Laksa and the Fried Kway Teow. For lunch, I ordered the Fried Kway Teow…

Nazar Cafe

When you’re out drinking at some of the trendy bars in the Central Market precinct, there’s often a need to grab some hangover food on the way home. One of the few places that does offer food late at night is Nazar Cafe (formerly known as Illy’s Cafe, and before that, Falafel Stop). The menu…

Hyde Park Tavern

When you head down the King William Road cafe precinct, you’re really spoilt for choice when it comes to dining destinations. Of course, as someone who’s already been to most places down the street, looking for somewhere new can be a tad difficult. Today, I find myself at the Hyde Park Tavern, a place that…

Sunny Side Up Cafe

Sunny Side Up is a typical suburban cafe located in a small shopping complex on the corner of Oaklands and Diagonal Roads. Open only on weekdays, they offer an all day breakfast, burgers, salads, hot packs, hot dogs and pizza platters. For lunch, I ordered the Steak Sandwich which was ready after a 10 minute…

Abrakebabra

Abrakebabra is a quaint Turkish cafe located in a small shopping complex on the corner of Diagonal and Oaklands Roads. This place serves up street food favourites such as gozleme, kebabs, burgers, dips and sweets. The decor is modern and well presented with low hanging light fittings and cafe style tables and chairs. There’s seating…

Cafe 82

For anyone that follows me on Instagram, they would know that Grange Beach is my favourite place to be as the sun goes down. Fortunate for me, there are two Thai cafes, one very close to the beach front, and the other, Cafe 82, located towards the end of Grange Road, a bit further away…

Amaro

It was only last week that the owners of Gusto on Hutt re-branded the restaurant to Amaro. Previously, Gusto on Hutt and the original Gusto in Norwood not only shared the same name, but they also had identical menus. After querying what the changes were, I was told Gusto in Norwood is a cafe while…

Five Little Figs

Five Little Figs is a quaint little cafe located on the side streets of Payneham South. Initially, the cafe was going to be named after the five senses which are the elements that contribute to a sensual and satisfying food experience. Subsequently, it seemed more appropriate to name the cafe after the five fig trees…

The Curious Squire – New Menu Launch

Adelaide Food Central was invited to the launch of the new menu at The Curious Squire. All food and drink were provided free of charge. With Head Chef and Pitmaster, Drew Akin at the helm, and the use of a Yoder Durango Vertical Offset Smoker, The Curious Squire have introduced a new Southern American style…