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
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
I’ve been to Sean’s Kitchen a few times now, and I have to say, I like it. The first time I wasn’t that impressed, but it didn’t help that I dined that night with a fussy eater who wasn’t very hungry – it didn’t make sharing very exciting, plus our waitress was a little over-attentive. But I’ve since become a convert. Firstly, I love the fit out – it’s bright and airy with a combination of wood, cane and tiles – quite a change from when it was North restaurant. There’s a Read more
[NOTE: UNFORTUNATELY SINCE POSTING THIS REVIEW, KALYE HAS CLOSED]
It’s about time someone brought Filipino food to the Adelaide dining scene, and here it is at last – Kalye (‘street’). It’s Filipino food, and it’s the authentic street food you’ll find in the Philippines. It’s colourful, it’s fun, but most importantly, it’s delicious. I’m certainly no authority on this cuisine – I’ve had a little bit in my time, due to my sister-in-law and her family hailing from the Philippines, but my friend who’s a Filipino chef Read more
Press continues to be one of my favourite places in Adelaide. It’s simple contemporary Australian food done really well and it’s consistently good. It’s handy to have restaurants that you can be confident in recommending to others. Downstairs is more casual with shared wooden benches – a great place for Read more
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