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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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SA Weekend

Anthony Cresp and Hugh Hazelwood, chefs at Temperance restaurant, Hotel Renmark

$120 for a meal: How these chefs are transforming pub dining

Would you shell out $120 for a meal at what is ultimately a country pub? These young chefs are doing just that and they’re starting to make some waves.

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‘Having a mare’: Callum’s new restaurant has some work to do

No sparkling water. No fish or octopus. No chicken. Callum Hann’s new restaurant has a few things to work on – but our reviewer says there are plenty of reasons to return.

Food & Wine

21/12/23. The Lane Vineyard with Head chef Tom Robinson.Picture: Keryn Stevens

Top eats: SA’s best restaurant dishes revealed – and ranked

The perfect (tr)eats in SA have been revealed. From starters to sweets and everything in between, find out the best restaurant dishes in SA bound to tickle your tastebuds.

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‘Standing ovation’: Tucked-away hotel restaurant’s stunning dessert

Restaurants based inside hotels often struggle to attract diners beyond staying guests. But this new Adelaide venue is worth a visit simply for its insanely good dessert.

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Rave review for a cinema restaurant that’s back on Trak

Three of Adelaide’s best restaurant operators have teamed up again to revive a venue with a proud dining history.

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Does next generation of SA restaurant royalty live up to name?

The daughter of the owners of esteemed Adelaide eatery Enzo’s has opened a new Rundle St restaurant targeting a vastly different audience.

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Be there or be square: New wine bar with pleasant dining surprise

There’s a melting pot of forces at play at this new King William Rd wine bar. And while it may confuse your senses, great tastes eventually win out.

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Goa restaurant restaurant review artwork

Wear an old shirt and swallow your pride, this is the place to eat

The interior is understated, to say the least. But this hidden restaurant is the definition of never judging a book by its cover.

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Stunned Mullet fish and chips. Picture: Anna Vlach

Stunned Mullet named best fish and chips in SA

A coastal family fish and chip shop has jagged one of the SA top gongs in this year’s delicious. 100 best eats and treats.

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Looking for lunch? Check out these winning eats

The verdict on the best eats across SA is in. Check out the winners from our delicious. 100 list for some lunch inspiration.

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