Kappo is a relative newcomer to Melbourne. It’s at 1 Flinders Lane – I’d been a couple of times before when it was Verge. Kappo is by the same team as Izakaya Den, former Melbourne Top 100. When you finally work out where the front door is, you walk down a dark hallway to a sleek, stylish Read more
There’s a lot of dim sum out there. There’s dim sum that makes you shrug rather unenthusiastically and go “yeah, it’s ok” and then there’s dim sum that makes you wild with excitement when it’s brought to the table because it looks so good – and not only Read more
So I simply HAD to write a little something about the Gourmet Traveller National Restaurant Awards Dinner that I went to back in August. Simply, the highlight of my year!! Never in my wildest dreams did I ever expect I would get an invitation to such an event.
I was at work when I received the invitation Read more
As a blogger, some places you can’t wait to sit down and write about, and with others, it’s a bit of a chore. Fino Seppeltsfield is one of those places that I feel absolutely compelled to write about it. Why? Because it’s got everything going for it – location, ambience, service, wine, and of course, excellent food! In fact, this is the second time I’ve written about it, but my first review Read more
I’ve been to A Hereford Beefstouw on Hutt Street a few times now and I’m a big fan. I love a good steak. It’s not the cheapest place to get one, but it’s worth it. I’ve come across people who really dislike the place. They feel that for the price you shouldn’t have to fill in your own order sheet Read more
Well, what a pleasant surprise this place turned out to be! You’ll find Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard in Lenswood, which forms part of the Adelaide Hills wine region. I’d heard a rumour that there was good food to be had here, but I wasn’t expecting such a high standard. Young head chef Matt Fitton, formerly of Read more
Magill Estate can be found at the home of Penfolds – only a short cab ride from Adelaide city. As we taxi up the long vine-bordered driveway, the excitement is building. It’s not the sort of place you go every week, or even every month for that matter – the last time I’d been was just after it re-opened in its current form.
The occasion is my friend’s Read more
So I had to get to this new place in Adelaide, Osteria Oggi, and was having trouble getting there during the week. I was pleased to find out they’re open for lunch on Saturdays – I love weekend lunching! You’ll find Oggi on Pirie Street, close to Gawler Place. It’s brought to us by Simon Kardachi of Press/Bread and Bone/Proof fame (to name just three) – and Read more
After the fantabulous and glamorous ‘Asia in SA’ dinner in August this year, where I had one of the best nights EVER, last night I attended the ‘Sakai in SA’ charity black tie dinner brought to us by Ginza Miyako restaurant in Adelaide and held at Adelaide Casino. Opportunity International, who assist people to work their way out of poverty in the developing world, was the Read more
Giallo, which means ‘yellow’ in Italian, is a small restaurant/wine bar tucked away at far-east Rundle Street in Kent Town. It’s been open for three years now but there are still a lot of people who don’t know it’s there. Even though it’s right there on Rundle Street, it doesn’t really stand out so it’s easy to drive right past it, even if you’re looking for it! It’s a relatively small place with some indoor seating Read more
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