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Simon Wilkinson is the restaurant reviewer at The Advertiser and plays a lead role in compiling the delicious. 100 list every year. While living and working as a journalist in London, he has followed the food trails of Europe from Sardinia to Scandinavia. He lives in Adelaide’s beachside suburbs where he is an enthusiastic home cook.

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The Pullman Hotel in Hindmarsh Square is launching a new five-star French restaurant called PARC Brasserie and Bar inspired by Melbourne's Gimlet. Picture: Jon Wah

Crepes suzette, snail pie: Adelaide’s newest French eatery

This divine French restaurant found in the entryway of an Adelaide CBD hotel gets a visit from SA Weekend’s food reviewer. Here’s Simon Wilkinson’s verdict.

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New CBD restaurant has all the hallmarks of becoming elite

There were some admitted teething problems when our food reviewer tried out Osteria Polpo, however it appears set to become a long-term addition to Adelaide’s dining aristocracy.

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Daring new restaurant offers one-of-a-kind dining experience

The unique location of this new restaurant is highly likely to surprise you. But as our food reviewer finds, that’s only where the surprises start.

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Hospo dream team combine to cook up special new Hills venue

A new Adelaide Hills eatery offers everything from glorious coffee and cakes to tripe and pressed pig’s head. Our reviewer finds the mix of food, staff and atmosphere is magical.

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Anchovy, sago fritti, salsa, chilli at Oliveti restaurant, Glenelg South

High dining hits unlikely Adelaide beachside suburb

It’s the suburb that’s always lacked a high-end fine dining restaurant – until now. SA Weekend’s food reviewer has found a gem.

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Potato and thyme gnocchi, celeriac cream at Orleana restaurant, Kingsford the Barossa

Set menu or a la carte? Restaurant offering set to polarise

It’s a common question diners face these days – to go a set menu or a la carte? As our food reviewer finds out, the choice can make or break an experience.

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The secret to new Adelaide restaurant’s instant success

An old CBD office building has been transformed into a slick restaurant, bucking the trend and thriving as businesses constantly close around it. Here’s why.

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Rock star chef takes pub grub to new levels at revamped venue

The McLaren Vale Hotel has had a major upgrade, including the arrival of a rock star chef with top pedigree. As our food reviewer finds, he’s putting a delicious spin on pub grub.

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Taprobane restaurant review art work 4:3

Exotic new eatery that has the expats absolutely raving

There’s no greater sign of the standard of a restaurant than migrants from the country of the cuisine flocking to it. This new venue is doing exactly that and our reviewer has found out why.

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Latteria Hutt Street in Adelaide is the latest offering to blend bar and eatery. Supplied

Inside new Hutt Street opening set to disrupt city’s food scene

The culinary delights of a restaurant blended with the vibe of a bar is how Hutt Street’s latest opening is setting itself apart. Our food reviewer gives his verdict if the blend works.

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