It’s been talked about for so long and it’s finally here – the fine dining restaurant in the d’Arenberg Cube has opened. The $15 million Cube itself has been in development over the last 10 years, with the flamboyant Chester Osborn, d’Arenberg’s chief winemaker behind the idea.
When it comes to the restaurant, despite all of the lead-up Read more
To date, we’ve only had a small selection of what you might call ‘high end’ fine dining restaurants in Adelaide – you know, those places you go for that special occasion – that make that big impression… (as well as on your wallet). Magill Read more
Ok folks, it’s time you paid a visit to Chloe’s. Why? Because it’s so damn good! I’m always appalled at the number of people who I mention this place to that either (a) haven’t heard of it or (b) haven’t been! Chloe’s is true fine dining right here in Adelaide and it’s been around for thirty Read more
It really is a treat going to Flower Drum. It’s like entering a whole new world, away from the hustle and bustle and interesting odours of Melbourne’s Chinatown – a world where the food and service standards are ridiculously high. This is true fine dining Chinese where the service is so attentive but Read more
When you walk into the ground floor atrium area of Print Hall, you can’t help but be impressed with the sheer size of the place, the feeling of spaciousness, and the long, long bar that stretches down the middle. Set back from St Georges Terrace this old Newspaper House is a heritage listed building. It’s simply huge, with four levels Read more
Everything about Hill of Grace at Adelaide Oval screams quality – from the fit out to the service, the food and the wines. I’ve always liked Dennis Leslie’s food. I used to sing every Friday at the Hilton when Dennis was the chef there so I’d regularly enjoy a meal in the Brasserie after I’d finish.
Since taking on his role at Hill of Grace, Dennis has Read more
As soon as you turn off onto the tree-lined road leading up to All Saints Estate you get the feeling that you’re about to have a quality experience. You walk through a huge rustic tasting room into a lovely covered outdoor dining area where, when you sit, you’re at eye level to the grass which is something a bit different. Everyone you pass is Read more
KAZUKI’S, Daylesford: If there’s one restaurant you should go to, it’s this one. Not currently included on the Top 100 list, but it certainly should be! It’s ridiculously good. Blending modern Australian and Japanese, this food is different, beautiful and delicious. The decor is relatively simple with colourful paper Read more
Set up in Beechworth’s old bank building, this place is quite the find. A restaurant with luxury accommodation out the back, this place is worth the 3 hour drive from Melbourne airport. Michael Ryan’s food is Asian, European and Middle Eastern inspired and features local produce. This night’s degustation menu ticked all of Read more
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