Tag: Adelaide
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Adelaide Fine Dining – Garcon Bleu
It was my 50th birthday this week! After a lovely day at Monato Zoo, Christian took me out for dinner. Lately we have become a little obsessed with French dining so we went to the new French Restaurant on the 9th floor of the Sofitel Hotel in Currie Street. As we stepped out of the… Read more
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Adventures – Adelaide Monarto Zoo
For Bianca’s birthday, I took her to the zoo. This was not just any outing, but a visit to Monarto Safari Park, the largest Safari Park outside of Africa located just 50 minutes from Adelaide. Overview After a short drive on the freeway, we turned off at the small town of Monarto and headed down… Read more
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Adelaide fine dining – Parc Brasserie
It is that time once again where we go to one of Adelaide’s fine dining restaurants. We had a hankering for French style food, and so we selected the restaurant below the Pullman Hotel, called Parc. Parc is immediately open to the hotel reception, which did give a little strange feeling that we were sitting… Read more
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Adelaide fine dining – Le Pas Sage
Early September is a busy month for us – Bianca, the boys, and I all celebrate our birthdays. This year, Bianca took me out to the French restaurant “Le Pas Sage“. Nestled in Hindmarsh Square, the restaurant’s small street frontage makes it easy to miss. With room for only about 25 customers, it exudes a… Read more
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Adelaide fine dining – A Hereford Beefstouw
My eldest son Tom turns 21 this year so we let him choose somewhere special for dinner. He decided on A Hereford Beefstouw for a Tomahawk. So, off we went to the Hutt Street restaurant. A Hereford Beefstouw is located in an older building, that has been modernised to be an elegant space. As you… Read more
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Adelaide fine dining – Sosta Argentinian Kitchen
Adventures always need to include good food, and before we visited one of Adelaide’s winter events, we wanted some excellent food. We booked Sosta Argentinian Kitchen for dinner, on a normal Thursday night. Sosta is famous for meat, and they have a display refrigerator to show the cuts of steak. We decided instead to choose… Read more
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Adelaide dining – Feathers Hotel
Mmmm – what to do on a cold Tuesday night? Dine out at one of Adelaide’s most well known pubs, the Feathers Hotel. This relatively large establishment is at the junction of Greenhill Road and Glynburn Road, in the Adelaide suburb of Burnside. So we had a date night at Feathers Hotel, and we want… Read more
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Hiking – Sturt Gorge Recreation Park
Always looking for new hiking places, we decided to check out the Sturt Gorge Recreation Park. The park is south of the city and is huge, covering several suburbs including Flagstaff Hill, Blackwood, and Bellevue Heights. It caters for both hikers and mountain bike riders. There are several places you can park and enter. On… Read more
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Hiking – Mt Lofty Botanic Park
We love to hike, and we are always looking for new places to explore. Mt Lofty Botanic Park is very close to our home and it seemed silly that we had not been there. So, off we went to check it out. There are several entrances to choose from, each with its own carpark. The… Read more
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Adelaide fine dining – Enoteca Lounge
Oh what a joy! We found a new restaurant to experience! We had the pleasure of eating at Enoteca Lounge and Cucina, just off Rundle Street at Frank’s Lane. It is deceptively large, with a long dining area dominated by red velvet seating and booths. We entered off Rundle Street, seeking something light rather than… Read more
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Adelaide fine dining – Orso
Orso is one of our favourite restaurants in Adelaide, and you will find it on Kensington Road at Rose Park. If you are looking for exceptional food and service, then this place is perfect. It is a fine dining experience with a great atmosphere. We enjoy the elegance and relaxed feel, but most of all,… Read more
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Adelaide Brunch Dining – Bloom Cafe
It was my daughter’s 23rd birthday and we were having trouble finding time to catch up when she suggested a boozy brunch. What a great idea! She chose Bloom Cafe in Thebarton. I had never heard of it – and we found it tucked away at the end of a side street. It turns out… Read more
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Adelaide Fringe dining – Room 19 Japanese
The Adelaide Fringe is an explosion of atmosphere and excitement that takes over the city in ‘Mad March’. There is street dining and shows in various locations. Exciting temporary entertainment spaces with food, drink, and live shows transform the East Parklands. We love the change in mood, where crowds of people go out to the… Read more
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Glenelg – Sunset cruise
For Christmas, Bianca’s girls bought us a voucher for a sunset cruise at Glenelg. Booking this experience in advance was tricky because we couldn’t predict the weather. So, it was either going to be horrible or magical. Thankfully we were lucky. The weather was warm and calm – perfect conditions. We headed down to Glenelg… Read more
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Brighton – Beach Sculptures 2024
One of our favourite events, held by the City of Brighton along the beach in January each year, is the free sculpture exhibition. The artists submit work in various categories and judges award prizes. Many of the pieces are for public sale and some of the artists will take commissions. Artworks adorn a large section… Read more