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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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Maremma Farm duck breast at Jolleys Boathouse, Adelaide

Top Adelaide restaurant charts a different course

One of the CBD’s most celebrated restaurants has made a fresh start – with a new chef and a return to classic cooking. But is it the fare outdoor lovers expect?

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Lamb tagine at Inside Morocco restaurant, Stepney

Blink and you’d miss it – surprising restaurant hidden away

Tucked away in a series of Magill Road shopfronts is a restaurant filled with delicious flavours from the other side of the world – and outstanding value.

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Dining space at La Louisiane, Adelaide. Picture Jack Fenby

Just one problem with new CBD basement French restaurant

In July, a jazzy French tavern opened underneath King William Street – and our reviewer is head-over-heels with nearly everything.

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Fried chicken, shallot pancakes and other food at Bobibao, Bowden

Where to get the best bao bun in Adelaide

This eatery in Adelaide offers a new take on Taiwanese food – and offers huge serves, fantastic fried chicken and the best bao bun our reviewer’s eaten.

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Pumpkin agnolotti, vegetable broth at Elementary, Mount Gambier Picture: Supplied

Out-of-the-way gem’s element of (pleasant) surprise

A visit to this most unlikely regional restaurant will reward those prepared to take a leap of faith, writes Simon Wilkinson.

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Sushi selection for one at Ramen & Izakaya Himeji, Grote St

Sushi for one? Take an aquatic tour de force for under $40

The search for Adelaide’s best sushi leads to a Japanese restaurant where the pork gyoza is a must, the karaage chicken elite and a sushi selection could fill this review.

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1802 restaurant review artwork for tiser

Like your seafood? Have we got a restaurant for you

This regional SA restaurant – with its strong focus on perfectly cooked seafood – is well worth the drive. And it has one dish you could expect in any city spot.

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