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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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22/6/18 Source SA cover picture - SA's best chicken dinners. Roast chicken at Press by chef Andrew Davies. Picture MATT TURNER.

Don’t be chicken – try this meat a different way

THE favourite meat in Australian home kitchens can easily be ignored on a restaurant menu. Simon Wilkinson sets out to right the balance with this selection of top chicken dishes.

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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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cup of espresso coffee spilt on a wooden table Ruined coffee, donuts and cakes. Photo: iStock

OTR defends ban on reusable coffee cups

ON The Run has defended its decision to ban reusable coffee cups from its 100-plus outlets after a fierce backlash, saying there had been many incidents of customers bringing in dirty, unhygienic and contaminated cups.

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Antica Pizzeria & Cucina's head pizza maker Paolo Rosina with owner Anthony Crea at their city restaurant. Antica has recently quit UberEats.Picture: Bianca De Marchi

Deliver our food? I’m Uber it, eateries say

POPULAR Adelaide restaurants are quitting UberEats while others question their future with the food delivery service, as they add up the cost to their reputations and profits.

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Watervale Hotel new owners Warrick Duthy and Nicola Palmer at the recently renovated hotel Wednesday ,May 9th,2018. Picture Mark Brake

Grand plans for Watervale Hotel

ONE night, Nicola Palmer and partner Warrick Duthy went in for dinner at the Watervale Hotel. Before leaving, they’d agreed to buy the place.

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11/05/15 - SA Weekend review - Coriole in McLaren Vale. Chef Tom Reid.Photo Tom Huntley

Coriole loses top chef

CHEF Tom Reid has left Coriole winery in McLaren Vale, where he oversaw the food for an acclaimed restaurant as well as a growing weddings and event business.

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