Carmine & Co – Media Dinner

Carmine and Co is an authentic, family owned Italian restaurant that offers sincere, homemade food. Now located at Port Adelaide, the business has undergone many changes in both location and décor over their 49 years of service. Currently, Carmine and Melina are owners of the business and have been for 29 years and counting. Having…

The Playford

A couple of months ago Adelaide Food Central visited the Playford Restaurant, located on the ground floor of the sophisticated Playford Hotel, and thought it was time we investigated their dinner menu. The Playford Restaurant offers an à la carte style menu complete with entrée, main course and dessert. They also offer a five-course ‘Artisan…

La Boca Bar and Grill – Argentinian Experience

La Boca Bar and Grill has come a long way since it first opened in 2014. The success of the Argentinian restaurant has seen a second open in Sydney with plans for another in Melbourne. While it wasn’t clear what the purpose of the event was at the beginning of the night, Adelaide Food Central…

Black Dog Gallery

Black Dog Gallery is a new contemporary Japanese cafe located in a small complex in the well to do suburb of Tusmore. The “Black Dog” part of the name is a reference to the owners pet, while “Gallery” has two different meanings. It refers to the local artwork displayed on one of the main walls…

Cliche – Menu Launch

My first visit to Cliche was over a year ago when it first opened. What made this place different was it’s art gallery which showcased the work of 24 local artists whose work had a French theme. While the menu is still predominantly French, there are a few Vietnamese inspired dishes that have come into…

Nonna and I – Norwood

Come hungry, leave happy. That’s the motto of Nonna and I and what any Italian would expect from a traditional meal cooked by their beloved Nonna. This restaurant, situated on a side street off the Parade in Norwood, makes you feel like you are dining in the Italian countryside. You can expect to be greeted…

Pranzo – Lunch Menu

Pranzo is an Adelaide institution located along the Exchange Place thoroughfare. It’s an eatery where the who’s who of Adelaide normally frequent, made up of business, media and political identities. The menu is modern Italian with a compact selection of entrees, pizza, pasta, risotto, mains and dessert. They also have a constantly changing specials menu…

Cibo Locale – Findon – Breakfast Menu

The Adelaide Food Central team had the pleasure of attending Cibo Locale once again for an exclusive breakfast menu tasting. After sampling their lunch and dessert options not long ago I was super excited to try their breakfast items. With an empty stomach and high expectations, I was ready to eat some good food! Cibo…

The Producers Hotel – Ciao Ciao Coriole Pop Up Cellar Door Event

For two nights only (February 5th and 6th) The Producers Hotel teamed up with Coriole Vineyards to bring a touch of McLaren Vale to the city with their first collaborative ‘pop up’ cellar door ticketed event, Ciao Ciao. The Producers Hotel, located on Grenfell Street, was transformed into a Mediterranean wonderland with a touch of…

Carnevale 2016

This weekend a slice of Italy is in Adelaide for the ever-popular Carnevale festival. Held at the Adelaide Showground, this event is the perfect opportunity to experience Italian culture on our doorstep with delicious Italian food and entertainment. There are cooking demonstrations from popular Australian chefs and San Remo Ambassadors, Kids in the Kitchen, Brasilia…