Ariana

At the former site of Charcoal Kebab Station is a new Persian restaurant, Ariana. A quick peak through it’s entrance suggested it was a re-branded business with a cut down menu, but I was assured by the owner that the business had changed hands. Like the former store, they offer a selection of kebabs, charcoaled…

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Bodri’s Chimney Cake Station

The Chimney Cake (also known as Kurtosh Kalach) first originated in Hungary over 300 years ago. It’s a traditional artisan baked sweet cake that is freshly baked and is available in many flavours. Originally baked as a wedding cake, it has now become a popular street food in Hungary. While the recipe has gradually evolved…

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48 Flavours – Adelaide

The simple and uniquely named 48 Flavours represents the combined ice cream and gelato flavours on offer. The 48 Flavours store first began in Mildura 3 years ago. From it’s success, the owners developed it into a franchise with a second store on the busy Gouger Street cafe precinct. The ice cream and gelato is…

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Cucina Forno

I have to admire the owners of this place for their persistence and determination, especially with the second re-branding of the business. The cafe was originally Alfresco’s, specialising in Italian cuisine. The store then underwent a facelift and became Sliders on Rundle, which incorporated burgers and hot dogs to capitalise on Adelaide’s American fast food…

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Panacea – Festival of Food 2014

My last visit to Panacea was nearly two years ago, and based on what I wrote at the time, the group had quite a good experience. While I had been there for a normal tapas meal, I was curious to see what they were like as part of the Festival of Food deal. For $29.50,…

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The Goody

I’m a fan of pubs that have lunchtime deals, as I like to minimise my losses, just in case the food isn’t up to scratch. I’ve heard mixed reviews about this place and my expectations weren’t high, however, I was aware they had $12 lunchtime specials. Their menu is fairly typical pub fare with a…

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Hanuman

Anybody that has eaten in Darwin would be familiar with the award winning Hanuman restaurant. With establishments in both Darwin and Alice Springs, it was a bit of surprise to find their Adelaide venue on the ground floor of the Chifley Hotel, on the not so vibrant South Terrace. People searching for this place should…

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Zahr

Zahr Mezze Cafe Bar is the located on the trendy King William Road cafe precinct amongst other popular eateries. As their title suggests, the focus of their food is on mezze, a Lebanese version of tapas. Their menu offerings are mainly traditional, however, there are few simple dishes with a middle eastern twist. Using the…

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Grill’d – Adelaide

When it comes to Grill’d, there is such a thing as a free meal, especially with the opening of every store. Located on the burger competitive Rundle Street, this is Adelaide’s second store and first one here that is company owned. Burgers are usually synonymous with fast food and being unhealthy. Grill’d is trying to…

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Maiz and Mezcal – New Revolution Menu

Maiz and Mezcal have taken Mexican street food to a whole new level with the release of their new “revolution” menu. Food Bloggers and Media were invited to a sumptuous fiesta, where our hosts, Ivan and Sonia Pichardo, shared their dream of creating tantalising authentic regional Mexican food based on secret family recipes and modern…

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