Newest addition to Peel St dining strip is a cocktail of success
A new Mexican eatery has muscled in on trendy CBD dining strip Peel St. As our reviewer finds, it is poised to set tongues wagging for more than its food offerings.
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Trouble brewing? Fate of iconic SA cafe decided
A Cafe de Vili’s franchisee put a sign on the door that had loyal customers fearing the worst – but a saviour has now stepped in.
Pub hits back in ‘exorbitant’ $33 schnit storm
The owner of the popular hotel says online reviewers would be stunned if they knew what she really made from her “exorbitant” prices.
Mapped: Every independent SA brewery and where to find them
SA is home to more 80 independent breweries, from up-and-comers to world-famous labels. We take a deep dive to help you find where to have your next pint or two … or ten.
Inside Vinteloper’s multimillion-dollar rebuild
Destroyed in the 2019 Cudlee Creek bushfires, Vinteloper winery has been rebuilt with a new cellar door and tasting room opening on Saturday.
‘Incredible’: New country bakery reveals all
A new country bakery has launched its anticipated first batch of wholesale products at the local supermarket – so what’s the reaction been?
Matt Preston names the world’s best hot dog
Despite the American rep, the world’s best hot dogs come from Denmark.
Hidden new beachside dining gem delivers where you’d least expect
A new eatery that’s emerged upstairs on Jetty Rd is making waves for reasons you normally wouldn’t associate with what is effectively pub dining. Our reviewer tells you why.
‘Change isn’t always bad’: New focus for dessert bar
The owners of a Greek dessert bar chain might have closed their last bricks-and-mortar store but there’s a trendy new offering on the way.
‘Our time has come’: Popular doughnut shop closes
The owners of a popular chain of Greek dessert bars have closed their last bricks-and-mortar store – but fans will still be able to enjoy their sweet treats.
Adelaide food icon goes digital to get 250 sangas out the door
It is one of the Adelaide CBD’s busiest lunch spots, and its dedicated following can now get their beloved sandwiches faster.
New Italian eatery doesn’t serve pizza – and that’s not the biggest surprise
Can an Italian restaurant really get away without serving pizza? As our reviewer finds, that fact isn’t even the most surprising element of this new restaurant.
From footy to farms: Hospo heavyweight’s plan for iconic SA pub
It was a favourite night spot for future footy stars and uni students. Now, an industry veteran and a team of investors have a bold new plan for this “SA icon”.
‘Time for a new chapter’: Beloved Hills bar calls last drinks
The owners of an Adelaide Hills bar and restaurant have closed its doors for good as they embark on the “next chapter” of their lives.
‘Banned for life’: Wild nightclub act caught on camera
The team behind one of Adelaide’s best known LGBTQI-friendly bars is hoping to serve up some social media justice after one patron’s brazen act. Find out what it was.
Review: Can Restaurant Botanic’s new chef maintain the magic?
When rock star chef Justin James left Restaurant Botanic, many wondered if it could keep its reputation as the best dining experience in Australia. Our reviewer finds out.
‘Grateful for the memories’: Burger bar’s shock closure
The owners of a popular burger bar in the Adelaide’s western suburbs have announced its sudden closure.
Award-winning distillery gins up big new Hills plan
An award-winning South Australian gin distillery is expanding, taking over a deserted historic site in the Adelaide Hills to create its first cellar door experience.
Inside MasterChef star’s new slice of Italy in Adelaide
Fancy a spaghetti carbonara the equal of any in Rome? Then head to a new dining precinct in the city from MasterChef’s Callum Hann and Themis Chryssidis.
Life after hospo: Where are the people behind SA’s closed venues now
From career changes to retirement and everything in between, SA’s hospitality identities reveal what they’ve been up to since shutting the doors on their businesses.
Hospo hell hits Henley as popular eatery days from closing
The owners of a top restaurant in Adelaide’s western suburbs have announced they are closing its doors due to “unforeseen circumstances” and a “shift in their long-term vision”.
Sneaky pizza joint announces new spot
As they forge ahead with the expansion of their popular McLaren Vale pizzeria, the crew behind Pizzateca has announced a new addition to their chain of suburban pizza bars.
New CBD restaurant has all the hallmarks of becoming elite
There were some admitted teething problems when our food reviewer tried out Osteria Polpo, however it appears set to become a long-term addition to Adelaide’s dining aristocracy.
First look: Inside city nightspot’s stylish revamp
With the city’s nightlife on the wane due to the pandemic, the owners of a popular nightspot decided a major change was needed.
Hungry? New American BBQ and brewery opening soon
A regional SA city is about to get a new beer and BBQ venture, with mouth-watering images of its menu flooding social media.
Meet the man crafting a new menu for SA icon
Meet the Brazilian chef behind Coopers Brewery’s new beer-inspired menu, top foodies team up for a cause, plus a teen TikTok sensation has a new cafe brewing.
Hospo hell continues as one of SA’s best-known burger bars shuts shop
It was one of the first to emerge on Adelaide’s vibrant burger scene, but now this well-known North Adelaide eatery has closed its doors.
Cult yoghurt chain toying with global expansion
Cult frozen yoghurt chain Yo-Chi has received considerable interest from potential overseas partners after opening four stores in southeast Queensland in three months.
Caviar ice-cream?! Dessert bar launches extravagant new scoops
A city dessert shop is looking to bring a touch of Dubai decadence to Adelaide – but does this wild social media trend pass the taste test?
‘The locks were changed’: Evicted pub owner speaks out
The owner of a Hutt Street pub that was shut down claims he wasn’t given an opportunity to pay the venue’s rent before he was evicted from the building.
Daring new restaurant offers one-of-a-kind dining experience
The unique location of this new restaurant is highly likely to surprise you. But as our food reviewer finds, that’s only where the surprises start.
Ex-Hentley Farm Restaurant chef announces new venture
The former executive chef at one of the state’s top regional restaurants has announced plans to open her own venue – in an old school.
‘Nothing else like it’: Adelaide food icons honoured
Loved by Nigella Lawson and a legion of local fans, the family behind a treasured Adelaide restaurant has been recognised with a prestigious national honour.
Adelaide bakery crowned nation’s best vanilla slice makers
First it was recognised for its mouth-watering sausage rolls and now this Adelaide bakery has been triumphant again with its delicious vanilla slice.
SA’s top 10 country pubs worth making the drive for
On the road in regional SA and in need of an ice-cold beer and a hearty meal? Here’s the full guide to the state’s best pubs by a country mile.
‘New leader’: First look inside $200m CBD hotel’s new fine diner
Take a sneak peek at the much-anticipated new restaurant and all-day cafe inside the city’s newest five-star hotel.
Flippin’ hell: Iconic eatery latest victim of SA’s hospo crunch
Adelaide institution Original Pancake Kitchen is the latest in a string of SA hospitality closures, with liquidators called in amid claims of unpaid rent at one of its venues.
‘Nothing bitter, just sweet’: Hills cafe to close its doors
The owners of a popular Adelaide Hills cafe have announced they’re permanently closing its doors next week.
Four venues in one evening – the ultimate dining experience
How to dine at SkyCity Adelaide’s four restaurants on the same night, a new Mexican eatery for the eastern suburbs and free city coffees to beat the Monday blues.
‘Age is just a number’: Teen hospo sensation opens cafe aged 16
A 16-year-old boy already working a 40-60 hour week while he completes school online is about to start his first business.
Hospo dream team combine to cook up special new Hills venue
A new Adelaide Hills eatery offers everything from glorious coffee and cakes to tripe and pressed pig’s head. Our reviewer finds the mix of food, staff and atmosphere is magical.
Free food on offer at eastern suburb’s newest Spanish bar
He was once among the world’s best fencers but now a Spanish hospitality guru is aiming to bring his nation’s tapas culture to Adelaide – including ham cured for two years.
City bar owners evicted by Sydney landlord as debt mounts
Another Adelaide venue has closed, with an eviction notice appearing on its doors as its owners make a surprise social media post.
Meet the man in charge of fine dining at new luxury hotel
The man tasked with delivering five-star food to Adelaide’s newest luxury hotel has revealed what to expect from his menus.
Budding cafe king announces new plans on the boil
While many hospitality operators are struggling, one Adelaide cafe owner is going from strength to strength, opening his third venue in a year.
Iconic city pub relaunched with new name and look
One of the city’s oldest pubs has reopened following a makeover by the team behind a popular Adelaide Hills drinks brand.
Adelaide Hills brewery toasted as the country’s best
An Adelaide Hills brew has been named the country’s top beer at a prestigious competition in Perth.
‘Take that pretentiousness out’: Top duo’s new dining hub
Two of Adelaide’s top restaurateurs will pay homage to the Italian capital as part of a much-anticipated revamp of their acclaimed city eatery.
Massive new luxury development bid for premier SA wine region
A development application has been lodged for a sweeping new 150-room, five star hotel, restaurant, bar and day spa for the Barossa Valley.
‘Level of grandeur’: Towering ambitions for new city diner
The team behind Festival Tower’s new restaurant has grand plans to bring a “world class” venue to the 115m-high building on Festival Plaza. Find out more.
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