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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,…

Cucina North Adelaide

Cucina North Adelaide is one of the few places down O’Connell Street that I’ve yet to visit, until tonight. It’s located on the southern end of O’Connell Street, and like other places down the same street, serves up Italian cuisine. The menu is set out in very traditional fashion with entrees, salads, pastas, risottos, main…

Chocolatree

It’s been a couple of years since I last visited Chocolatree, however, it’s still in a handy location amongst other popular eateries in the area. Their dessert offerings include a small selection of ice creams, waffles, crepes, fondues as well as the sweets behind the front counter. What I haven’t noticed before is their savoury…

Grass Chicken

Grass Chicken is the latest to open down the notorious Hindley Street precinct. The use of the word “grass” is synonymous with the freshness of their chicken. The chicken is delivered two days prior and then marinated for at least a day before reaching the customer. To some extent, the menu reads like an Asian…

SA Biryani House

At the location that was once Maya Masala, is the new SA Biryani House, that also offers the same Indian cuisine. The menu is made up of a decent selection of meat and vegetarian curries, as well as chats, dosas and biryanis. The decor is fairly neat and well presented. The brown tiles and timber…

Cherry Darlings Bakehouse

A place that sells gluten free and vegan products? Sounds expensive! Cherry Darlings Bakehouse is located right near a tram stop in Forestville and is Adelaide’s first cruelty free bakery. The food available is pretty much behind the counter with a selection of savoury and sweet products on offer. They also do coffees, teas, milkshakes…

Anh’s Snack Bar Cafe

Anh’s Snack Bar Cafe is located in a small shopping complex on Findon Road. Their main seller is their Vietnamese rolls with half a dozen fillings on offer. They also offer cold rolls, rice noodles, fried rice, noodle soup and a small selection of snacks and traditional Vietnamese dishes. The venue itself looks a bit…

Sukhumvit Soi 38

Any foodie that has been to Bangkok would be familiar with Sukhumvit Soi 38. It’s said to be one of the best street food locations in Thailand serving up cheap, tasty and quick meals on notoriously wobbly metal tables. The scene is a little different at the Pulteney Street location with the same name. With…

Berry Spoon

Berry Spoon is located on the revitalised Bank Street and has been around for just over 9 months. Their main seller is their 98% fat free frozen yoghurt, but they also offer toasted sandwiches, hot dogs, smoothies, coffee and a small range of sweet and savoury snacks. Like other froyo stores, this place offers 29…

Lim’s Chinese

Lim’s is a bit of an institution in Glenelg as it’s been around for over 37 years. Hanging on the wall behind the counter area are some autographed photos of celebrities that have dined here, however, that’s no surprise considering they have been here for so long. The menu offers a decent selection of classic…

Ginza Miyako – New Menu

Adelaide Food Central and other guests were invited to attend the launch of the new Japanese fusion menu at Ginza Miyako. All food and beverages were provided on behalf of Ginza Miyako. The first cocktail to start off the night was the Miyako Metropolitan. This consisted of Japanese Rice Shochu shaken with plum wine, lime…