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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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Simon Wilkinson

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SA Weekend

We ignored the warning from our waiter … and regretted it

Ordering the chicken curry from this Adelaide Thai restaurant sparks a worried look from the waiter – so how does it stack up in the heat department?

SA Weekend

Assorted food at House of George in the East End of Adelaide

Reborn, fire-powered CBD restaurant hits – and misses

This East End hotspot known for its wood-fired lamb rebranded a couple of months ago with a new chef and menu. So how does it stack up?

SA Weekend

Lamb and Meechi stout pie at Lake Breeze cellar door restaurant, Langhorne Creek

Lamb pie that has our food reviewer raving

It’s not the best-known cellar door or winery in SA – but there’s one thing on the menu that makes the drive worthwhile.

Food & Wine

Grilled squid at Tuno Izakaya, North Adelaide

Ramen bar with a chef who learns from the masters

The owner/chef at this North Adelaide restaurant takes his craft seriously, repeatedly travelling to Japan to learn from culinary masters. But is his food worthy of an Iron Chef?

Food & Wine

Boeuf bourguignon at Maison Clement, Adelaide

Forget fine dining – this French bistro celebrates humble cuisine

A new value-conscious French bistro in Adelaide shows a different side to classic dishes such as boeuf bourguignon and crème brulee. But is the food très magnifique?

Food & Wine

Lemongrass prawns at Sth Restaurant, King William Rd, Unley

First-class carriage must get back on track: Sth Restaurant reviewed

The train-inspired interior is beautifully crafted but some unexpected detours in the cooking need attention.

Food & Wine

Crispy pork belly bao, dumplings and other dishes at Paper Tiger, Rundle St

Rundle Street’s new king of the jungle: Paper Tiger reviewed

An iconic East End venue has seen a succession of restaurants come and go. But our food reviewer says the latest eatery is shaping up as something very special.

Food & Wine

Miso-marinated sardines with charred leek at Essen restaurant, Artisans of Barossa

Wine-lovers’ wonderland adds stunning food to its repertoire

The appointment of a new chef with a stellar CV makes this Barossa cellar door with a difference a must-visit destination.

Food & Wine

Koyo, Prospect - SA Weekend restaurant review

This new Japanese spot isn’t playing it safe – and it works

The duo behind a new Prospect restaurant is determined to break a few rules – as you’ll discover upon biting into brilliant grilled skewers and an inspired pumpkin snack.

Food & Wine

Dining room at Coal Cellar and Grill, Hilton Adelaide

Top of the chops: Handsome CBD restaurant does classics brilliantly

Unpretentious cooking, rather than the tricky stuff, is this restaurant’s strong suit. But Simon Wilkinson recommends sticking to mains – everything else can be given the chop.

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