Let’s face it – Andrew McConnell is my food hero, so I was more than happy to head off to one of his new places that made the Top 100 list this year. In fact it’s situated right next door to another of his Top 100 ventures, Cutler & Co. in Fitzroy, formerly number one on the list. This particular Read more
It’s a loved-up affair at Public CBD these days – not only are owners Danielle Elia and James Anthony a husband and wife team, so are the newly appointed chefs. Enter Head Chef Bradley Pearce and Head Pastry Chef Cheryse Pearce, a young couple passionate about food. Brad was Executive Chef at the Read more
Templo is Spanish for temple and this Hobart restaurant is designed to be a relaxing destination for people to gather and share good food and good times. It’s an intimate little place in Patrick Street, seating up to around 20. There are a few smaller tables at the front window and one larger table, but the three Read more
As well as having my first authentic Mexican food experience this year thanks to Mi Mero Mole, I think I can safely say I’ve also just had my first authentic Greek meal. After mentioning to my ‘authentic Greek friend’ my lack of exposure to Greek food, she insisted she take me to her new Read more
It’s only on a rare occasion that I’ll get really excited about a menu – you know, when you read a menu and you want to order pretty much everything on it – well it happened again on the weekend – at The Pot, King William Road. The Pot has been around for quite a few years now and it’s always served quality food but 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
I like Jarmer’s Kitchen, I like it a lot. It’s “a casual eatery celebrating family, friends and food” and it’s open every day serving breakfast and lunch and dinners (dinners Monday-Saturday). I’ve only been for lunch, but parking’s Read more
And here’s my first Top 100 review from the newly released Gourmet Traveller 2017 list. Tipo 00. People usually look at me blankly when I mention the name, but Tipo means ‘type’ and Tipo 00 is a type of soft, fine Italian flour used to make pasta. Quite a fitting name for a self-proclaimed pasta bar. I’d read about this place and had heard really good things from my Melbourne Read more
When the question “Do you like Mexican food?” has been asked, I’ve always had the same reply – “I’m not really sure, I don’t think I’ve really ever had real Mexican food.” Yes, I’d been to some ‘Mexican’ restaurants in Australia in my time but I’ve never overly enjoyed the food, and I remember at one place Read more
I had girlfriends visiting from Melbourne and when I asked “Is there anywhere you’d particularly like to dine?” the answer was an immediate “Hentley Farm”. Why? Because chef Lachlan Colwill had recently made an appearance on Masterchef – it was a classic case of chef-crush! I hadn’t Read more
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