South Aussie fruit and veg icon to shut up shop
The owners of a fruit and veg stand in Adelaide Central Market have revealed why they will shut up shop after more four decades in business.
Food & Wine
‘A very heavy heart’: Hospo king pulls pin on cafe empire
The hospitality entrepreneur behind several popular Adelaide eateries has abruptly shut down his businesses.
‘Sophisticated’: Inside East End’s new wine and cheese bar
More than 800 upmarket French and local wines will be paired with top cheeses from around the world at a new venue in a historic city building.
‘Bittersweet’: Star SA chef says farewell to ‘incredible journey’
An internationally-renowned chef has announced his sudden departure from the top Adelaide restaurants he helped launch as he eyes a major new project.
Tipping point: South Aussies’ hospo generosity revealed
Adelaide diners are among the most generous in the nation, new research has revealed, as more hospitality venues adopt EFTPOS terminals with tipping prompts. Vote in the poll.
‘Unforeseen event’: Revived market favourite closes its doors
Less than a year after it re-opened with much fanfare, an Italian restaurant in the heart of Chinatown has quietly closed its doors.
Five to try: These spuds ain’t duds! SA’s must-try potato dishes
Carb-lovers, listen in now. At these five Adelaide venues, the humble potato is king. See where to find the best in town.
Inside the top Adelaide restaurant for fussy eaters
It’s been a longstanding niggle of any chef when diners ask for a variation to the menu – but not at this new Italian.
When did a simple latte turn into customised coffee hell?
Baristas may just have found their revenge over picky coffee customers, writes Matt Preston – and it’s not the $7 price tag.
Five To Try: Where to find SA’s best schnitzels
There’s nothing quite like a good schnitty. We’ve done our research, and left a trail of crispy crumbs for you to follow to the state’s best schnitzels.
‘Legacy will live on forever’: Fresh produce icon remembered
One of the co-founders of SA greengrocer Tony and Mark’s has been remembered as a trailblazer in the fresh produce industry following his recent death.
‘Very tricky’: Hospo king closes second cafe
An Adelaide business owner has abruptly announced the closure of a second popular cafe in just under two months.
Chips, beer, wine: The footy just got pricier … except for a famous SA treat
The cost of living continues to hit footy fans at the hip pocket, but the introduction of an iconic South Aussie brand is bucking the price rise trend. See what you’ll pay here.
Adelaide pizzeria ranked among world’s best
A pizza restaurant in Adelaide city has become the first in the state to make a coveted global list, recognised for its “true Italian flavours”.
This bogan food item suddenly got hot again
Bogan food has never been hotter – and TikTok, America and the air fryer are to blame. Matt Preston has the recipes you never thought you needed.
Adelaide market voted Australia’s favourite for foodies
The delicious. 100 reader votes are in – and Australia’s favourite food experience is right here in Adelaide.
High-end gin distillery opens in heart of wine country
The Clare Valley is renowned as one of the top wine regions of Australia, but now a new high-end gin distillery is planning to mix things up.
Influencer quits top SA restaurant following ‘choking’ claim
A popular food blogger has quit the top Adelaide restaurant she co-owns with a celebrity chef, six months after accusing him of domestic violence.
Hospo crisis bites again as seafood restaurant makes hard call
The owners of the restaurant in Adelaide’s south said they discovered a big problem after running the numbers.
Five to Try: South Australia’s best steaks revealed
From high-end restaurants to carnivorous clubhouses, here’s where you can find five of the state’s best steaks.
Soy long: Cafe owners selling up after 14 years
It’s long been a favourite with vegans looking for a plant-based alternative, but Two-Bit Villains is looking for a new owner after 14 years.
‘Covid was a dream’: Hospo owner’s gloomy vision for future
A hospitality business owner says the Covid-19 pandemic was a ‘dream’ compared to the current crisis facing the industry – and there’s years of pain still to come.
Pub with no beer: SA sellout as Aussies drink New York bar dry
Punters drank the bar dry at New York’s only Aussie pub this week – and a slew of iconic South Aussie drops were used to give New Yorkers a taste of true-blue hospitality.
Five to Try: Your guide to eating gluten-free in Adelaide
Living the gluten-free life is nowhere near as difficult as it once was. So if you crave quality pasta or a cheese toastie, here’s our pick of the top places around Adelaide.
Hospo hell claims top city diner as cost-of-living crisis strikes again
Another CBD venue has shut its doors, but there are already new plans on the horizon for its next big move.
‘Transform the venue’: Top Hills distillery unveils new plans
A leading gin distillery door in the Adelaide Hills is closing down – and now its owners have announced what’s coming in its place.
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.
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