‘A new direction’: Award-winning Hills distillery set to close doors
A leading gin distillery door in the Adelaide Hills is closing down next month but is planning on going out with a bang.
Food & Wine
Cafe owner’s leap of faith after landlord locked the doors
The cafe has been a staple of Christies Beach for more than 30 years, but like many businesses has fallen on hard times.
The ultimate foodie guide to the Fringe and beyond
Festival season is here but it’s not all about the shows, here’s the best 19 spots to taste test your way around Adelaide between performances.
Five to try: Acai to bowl you over
Acai, the tiny purple berry, has rocked the wellness world. Get your fix of antioxidant-rich acai with toppings both naughty and nice at these Adelaide spots.
Former Adelaide villa turned into top restaurant
This North Adelaide eatery might look like an upmarket home from the outside – but inside, it is all class and refined dining.
‘Nothing is forever’: Beloved city bistro to bid farewell
After almost four decades in its celebrated city location, an Adelaide dining institution will close its doors for the final time in April.
‘Netflix for coffee’: The new trend in Adelaide cafes
A new coffee subscription program sweeping Adelaide will allow regular customers an unlimited caffeine hit for a weekly fee, similar to a streaming subscription model.
‘Devastated to close’: Three more Adelaide venues to shut down
Three well-known Adelaide hospitality venues announced their impending closure within hours of each other on Monday evening, as SA’s hospitality crisis deepens.
Can you guess the price tag on Penfold’s new Grange French drop?
The Grange La Chapelle 2021 is the product of a world-first collaboration between leading winemakers from SA and France – and comes with a hefty price tag.
Where to watch: NFL fans ready for super fun
Taylor Swift will be in the crowd as partner, Travis Kelce, and his Kansas City Chiefs, take on Philadelphia in the Super Bowl on Monday. Check out the best spots to watch in Adelaide.
‘Double dip’: Secret behind TikTok teen’s cafe success
He won TikTok when he opened a cafe and “no one came” – but those days are long behind. This Adelaide teenager is revealing how he’s even helped his mum start her own business.
Five to Try: Adelaide’s most romantic restaurants
They say the way to the heart is through the stomach. Instead of sweet nothings, show them the love at one of Adelaide’s most romantic date night restaurants.
Historic Port Adelaide pub closed until further notice
Port Adelaide’s oldest licensed pub has shut its doors – and it’s unclear if and when it will reopen.
Iconic wine brand pulls pin on Barossa cellar door
A much-loved Barossa Valley cellar door will close and another in McLaren Vale will follow as rising business costs and reduced consumer spending cripple the state’s wine sector.
Innovative new cafe to open in ex-TV star’s old city site
Six months after a former TV star’s city cafe closed its doors, a new hospitality business will open in its place.
Batter up, here’s five fish and chippies worth catching
As any South Aussie will tell you, when it comes to delicious fish and chips, it’s what’s beneath the batter that matters. Here’s five you’ll want to visit.
Parisian chef swaps France for Adelaide at new slick restaurant
This new CBD venue is a scene disrupter, hiring a celebrated Parisian chef to create a divine epicurean experience.
Beloved Gouger St eatery falls prey to SA’s hospitality crisis
Another popular hospitality business is pulling the pin with a Gouger St favourite announcing it will shut its doors next month.
‘Every day can be sweet’: Dessert king’s new Adelaide project
Sweet tooths will have a new dessert bar this year when Adelaide’s own Willy Wonka launches a venue in the eastern suburbs.
Gold-plated: New pizzeria opens doors in Adelaide’s east
A new pizzeria coming to Adelaide’s eastern suburbs is cooking its treats in an oven like no other.
Coffee with a side of fries as popular cafe and eatery merge
One of Adelaide’s most adventurous cafe and hospo names is preparing to take on a new challenge – combining two of his ventures under the same roof.
‘One-of-a-kind’ restaurant debuting in Adelaide’s East End
Adelaide’s CBD is set to welcome its latest restaurant boasting a “unique” menu dedicated to charcoal cooking. See the mouth-watering food.
Cafe king announces shock closure — and new plans
An Adelaide entrepreneur has announced the abrupt closure of his southern suburbs cafe – and revealed “it’s a blessing in disguise”. Find out why.
Revealed: Duo behind Yirosbros videos splash their secret sauce
South Australia’s own Yirosbros are turning garlic sauce and good vibes into social media gold, bringing laughs, locals, and loyal fans to their Old Reynella eatery.
She’s a goer: How Maggie Beer defied convention to get her man
Maggie Beer has never been afraid to break from the status quo. Her love story with husband Colin is no exception, turning an argument into a wedding proposal.
‘Dark place’: Cafe owner reveals sad reason for closure – and new plans
After being forced to close his much-loved cafe less than a year after opening, Adelaide businessman Matthew Hill has revealed exciting new plans.
Oh me oh Mai! Popular Adelaide restaurant set for huge overhaul
With a fanatic customer base lining up around the block for their food, a popular Vietnamese CBD eatery is set to move into a new, bigger location which will also allow them to expand their menu.
Taco ‘bout success: Spicy restaurant announces second site
Just six months after launching in SA, this Mexican restaurant chain has announced expansion plans. Find out where.
New detail that proves Adelaide is the dining capital of Australia
After a challenging few years that has led to several hospitality closures, a new measure shows South Australia’s dining scene is leading the country.
Popular eastern suburbs restaurant latest to shut its doors
A beloved suburban restaurant serving up southeast Asian cuisine has become the latest hospitality venue to shut up shop.
Adelaide’s 25 best brunch hot spots to try in 2025
Bottomless bubbles and breezy beachside spots to family-friendly fixes and farm-to-table approaches – these are the top choices for your brunch caffeine hit.
Caffeine compared: Where to find Adelaide’s cheapest cups of coffee
Do you rely on a caffeine hit from a cup of coffee to fire up your day and are slightly terrified by talk of soaring prices? We’ve compared prices around Adelaide for you.
Kitchens closed: 11 SA favourites gone amid Adelaide hospo hell
Last year was a tough one for Adelaide’s battling hospitality sector. These are just 11 of the top spots we lost in 2024.
Revealed: South Australia’s top 14 restaurants named
From the Adelaide Hills to the coast and the city to the Riverland, the state’s best dining spots have been crowned. See our reviewer’s top picks.
Sneaky move on the cards as Pizzateca boys launch new site
The crew behind Pizzateca have opened their latest suburban pizza bar in Adelaide’s north – and flagged plans to serve up slices interstate.
12 must try eateries: The hospo successes bucking the trend
Comfort food and value for money have become a recipe for success amid the doom and gloom of Adelaide’s restaurant closures. Taste test these new foodie hotspots.
Meet the top wine dogs of South Australia’s famed cellar doors
It’s a pawfect pairing – wine and pats – and these pups are on duty at some of the state’s best wineries specialising greeting wine lovers and eating leftovers.
‘With a heavy heart’: Popular Port Vietnamese restaurant closes
A Port Adelaide Vietnamese restaurant is the latest venue to be caught up in the hospitality crisis.
Neighbour dispute has future of $2m gin distillery on the rocks
The future of a $2 million distillery and function space in Adelaide’s south is in limbo and faces ongoing complaints from a neighbour.
Ranked: The 24 best restaurant dishes from across SA in 2024
Delicious, delightful and truly decadent dishes from across South Australia, ranked by SA Weekend food reviewers.
Food fight: Restaurant reviewer apologises after spicy social stoush
An SA food critic’s visit to an acclaimed new restaurant left an award-winning chef “disgusted” – prompting an apology from the reviewer.
Kings of the ocean: Meet SA’s fisho families
SA is known across the world for its seafood, from the lobsters down south or the tuna of Port Lincoln. But who are the families behind the fish?
Why you’re paying more for seafood this Christmas
Prices of many popular seafoods, including much-loved lobster, are on the rise and may be out of reach for many this Christmas. Here’s why and what you can do.
Spirits high as distiller launches new Adelaide Hills home
A South Australian spirits maker has opened the doors of its new state-of-the-art distillery in the Adelaide Hills.
Spice road: Neighbouring restaurants heat up beachside strip
Things are getting spicy near one of Adelaide’s most popular beaches, as two Indian restaurants set up to trade – directly across from each other.
The Advertiser app: SA’s best news now has daily recipes too
The Advertiser’s app for smartphones and tablets is the best way to stay in touch with the news in South Australia – and now we can inspire your cooking and baking, too.
Global stars and local foodies to take centre stage at SA food fest
The world’s best bartender plus a Michelin-starred Italian chef will join some familiar faces as the country’s biggest food and drink festival launches its 2025 program.
SA food icon opens up on horrifying stair fall from attic
SA celebrity chef Maggie Beer reveals how she ‘felt like a guinea pig’ while recovering from an accident that left her in the emergency department.
Inside the secret cut-price sister restaurant of our state’s finest
Same owners, similar view but a completely different price point. So does it rival the best restaurant in SA? Our reviewer gives her verdict.
Where to catch India’s cricket stars dining in Adelaide
India’s cricket superstars and their partners have arrived in Adelaide for the Second Test, but where will they go for a taste of home? Here are their favourite spots around town.
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