There’s nothing flash or trendy about this place… in fact the décor is old fashioned and a little bit daggy – but maybe that adds to the whole La Tombola charm. La Tombola Italian Restaurant in Parkside has been around for over ten years and touts modern Italian food.
You’ll be heartily greeted by owner and host Tony De Leso – he and his friendly staff make for a welcoming and warm atmosphere – the sort of place you just want Read more
Some months ago, a friend and I embarked on a Top 100 tour of regional Victoria. After going to four fantastic restaurants in a row and having some of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had, I was wondering how good Lake House could possibly be – it was the last destination of the trip, and maybe I’d had too much good food within too short a time (is there such a problem?). I thought Read more
I’ve been to Mark Best’s Marque in Surry Hills and Pei Modern in Melbourne and had great experiences, so it was a no brainer to book myself into his latest restaurant in Sydney. You’ll find it across the foyer of the Four Seasons Hotel, a very cool and modern fit out. It’s a large space and I like the use of black paint. It was lunch time and there was a good vibe about the place. The service Read more
PappaRich is all about serving delicious Malaysian food. According to their website, the name PappaRich hails from a book ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ by Robert Kiyosaki about a highly educated man ending up fiscally poor (Robert’s father), and another (Robert’s best friend’s father) – a high school dropout who became a self-made multimillionaire.
Starting in Malaysia in 2005, PappaRich seems set Read more
Funnily enough, I do love Chinese food, in fact I could eat it every day! Perhaps it’s because I’m Chinese? So I was excited at the prospect of trying out Adelaide’s Ming Room in Angas Street (formerly Beijing Chinese Restaurant), right near the Arts Theatre. Ming Room’s website boasts Chinese cuisine based on the freshest local produce, a hint of imported herbs and spices, and a Read more
Some eateries have that magic formula, and it’s obvious that European Café on the Parade, Norwood has it. 36 years in business is evidence enough! This casual, busy café has maintained its popularity by continuing to serve delicious, hearty home-style Italian food with lashings of old fashioned Italian hospitality. I’ve been there a number of times over the Read more
I so love it when I find a place I keep wanting to go back to! This time it’s Yen Linh in Field Street, Adelaide, off Gouger Street near the Central Market. I’m such a huge fan of Vietnamese food, and here you’ll get tasty, more-than-generous serves at a good price. The original Yen Linh opened up in Croydon over ten years ago, and this new one is not only Read more
After all of the hype leading up to its opening, I was very excited when I scored a booking at Kangkong on a Saturday night only one week after they’d opened. I’d been so looking forward to trying this place after what I’d read about it in the media and seen on Facebook. My friends and I had been waiting eagerly for this ‘cool new Asian place with funky bar’ (Gypsy Dragon) to open. I had high expectations – and was hoping for a place of similar ilk as Adelaide’s Gin Long Canteen or Golden Boy. Is it? Read more
This is a great recipe I’ve adapted from a Tetsuya Wakuda recipe. The combination of miso and blue cheese is something deliciously different. If you want to turn this into a more substantial dish, serve with some smooth, creamy Read more
This is a really tasty ragu – simple to make and beautiful on penne pasta or spaghetti. You can make it with pork mince but I prefer to use sausage meat as I find it tastier and a better Read more
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