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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,…

Chiaro Bar

Chiaro Bar is located on Waymouth Street close to Light Square. I’ve only ever been to this place at night when it’s a nightclub, so the venue looked vaguely familiar without the beer goggles on. There are plenty of seating options available with bar stools, booths and normal tables. The decor is modern and well…

Miyao Sushi

Miyao Sushi is a quaint little store just off the corner of Woodville Road and Port Road. I’ve driven past this place many times and I remember the name of this place by the sound that a cat makes. Parking can be an issue with only 3 spaces shared between 2 shops, but a majority…

Big Wang BBQ

I could have a field day with all the innuendo related to the name of this place, but I’m just not in the mood. Big Wang BBQ is located on Morphett Street, metres away from Whitmore Square. The signage at this place isn’t great with a just sticker on the main window displaying its name….

Tasca Viva

Tasca Viva is conveniently located metres away from Glenelg Beach. I must admit I was a bit hesitant about coming here due to mixed reviews but a friend of mine told me it was one of her favourite tapas places. The menu essentially consists of small tapas dishes and larger options to share. The decor…

Borsa Pasta Cucina

Borsa Pasta Cucina is a relatively new place located in Grenfell Plaza. The decor of this place is very old school, however, it is slightly modernised by its open kitchen area and exposed ceilings. The menu is made up of 13 simple pasta dishes, 10 antipasto and several mains. Their dry pasta is imported from…

Horner & Pratt

To be honest, I’ve walked past this place so many times and I didn’t even know it existed. The first thing you notice when you walk into this place is the mismatched furniture. Stuff from the 60’s and 70’s that you’d find thrown out on the side walk. Some would describe this as the casual…

Roll and Roll Sushi – Grenfell St

Anybody that has ventured down Bank Street would be familiar with Roll and Roll Sushi, however, if that store is too far to walk to, have no fear, there’s a store on Grenfell Street. I personally think this store is better as it is more centrally located and spacious. The point of difference with these…

Mazzi’s Kitchen

Anybody that frequents The Market Shed on Holland on a Sunday morning would be familiar with Mazzi’s Kitchen as they have a pop up stall there. They’re also physically located in a double fronted two storey bluestone cottage along Gilles Street. The place is basically decorated with a handful of seats both inside and out….

Seaton Pizza Bar

The competition for the pizza dollar is tough in the western suburbs with a pizza bar on just about every main road. Having tested out the local competition, it was time to pay Seaton Pizza Bar a visit. This place doesn’t look like much from the outside, or the inside for that matter, but it’s…

Zest Cafe Gallery

Zest Cafe Gallery is a quaint little cafe just off Jetty Road on Sussex Street. The place has a very relaxed vibe about it with an enclosed outdoor area, small tables and vines overhead. As the name suggests, the cafe showcases artwork along its walls. Breakfasts and coffee seem to be their specialty, however, they…