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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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Masterchef judge Matt Preston at Shobosho in Leigh Street - pic Mike Burton

Where Matt Preston likes to eat in SA

DURING his 10 days in SA filming MasterChef, Matt Preston’s eyes were once again opened to our thriving food scene. Here’s where he enjoyed eating between takes.

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Daniel Murphy, new executive chef at Appellation

Local boy in charge

A BORN-and-bred Barossan with a background in some of the region’s best restaurants has been named the new executive chef at Appellation.

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15/05/2018.Professional fisherman Bart Burtson and deckhand Shaun Martin hauling a catch of squid in the St Vincent Gulf near Port Wakefield.The catch is part of Fair Fish SA and will be served up in Adelaide restaurants like Iberia run by chef Andrew Douglas Picture: BRAD FLEET

The journey from sea to plate

THE new Fair Fish SA program aims to reduce the gap between port and plate by connecting fishermen with their customers. Simon Wilkinson heads out with one local hero and follows his catch from the time it leaves the water until it is served in one of Adelaide’s hottest restaurants the next day.

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New Japanese restaurant Akimitsu in Hindley Street. Two dishes, Tendon (bowl), and Tempura. 19 February 2018. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)

Simon Wilkinson reviews Akimitsu tempura restaurant

A NEW Japanese restaurant focused on tempura is part of a global network but how does it perform when it comes to the crunch.

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Source cover story on snacks for world cup. Red October co-owners Marina Tazhdynova and Roman Tazhdynov with Fish as Chips and Chebyreki.Pic: Tricia Watkinson

World Cup snacks for watching the Socceroos

FOLLOW the fortunes of the Socceroos in the World Cup while enjoying snacks inspired by their opponents from around the globe, writes SIMON WILKINSON

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WARNING - EMBARGOED UNTIL 11/2/15 - - taken 9/2/15 - new CEO of the Adelaide Central Market Aaron Brumby - - pic Mike BURTON - - EMBARGOED UNTIL 11/2/15

Adelaide Central Market boss quits

THE general manager of the Adelaide Central Market Authority Aaron Brumby has resigned to take on a role running the Bedford Group.

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SAW Food month - Nov 11. Parwana, TORRENSVILLE.. Zelmai and Farida Ayubi,and son in law Ayaz Ashna, chef at Parwana with Farida. Picture: JosieWithers

Simon Wilkinson reviews Parwana

A RETURN visit to the magical world of Parwana provides both the reassuring pleasure of old favourites and a few surprise twists.

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Over Phuket? Thailand’s next A-list island

Long white-sand beaches, no crowds and one of Thailand’s top resorts … here’s where to go when you’re done with Phuket.

ESCAPE: Gourmet Escape Margaret River for story by Simon Wilkinson. Picture: Supplied

Gourmet delights in the Margaret River

THE Margaret River Gourmet Festival is a perfect opportunity for visitors to explore the spectacular biodiversity and geology that the region offers, writes Simon Wilkinson.

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ESCAPE - 2015 NOOSA FOOD .. Breakfast at Berardos Bistro. Picture: Tourism Noosa

Walking on sunshine

THE beach is never far away during Noosa’s annual celebration of all things delicious.

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