Apothecary, Adelaide: fresh take on Australian cuisine
My friend from Anúna days, Toby Gilbert, moved to Adelaide many moons ago where he and his family have settled and I hoped I would get to meet up with him! A visit to ‘Apothecary’, … Read more
Round the World
Flinders St Project, Adelaide: handwoven hipster avocados
Everyone knows I am no hipster, neither in demeanour nor intent, and yet I find myself drawn to cafes and eateries frequented by earnest millenials pondering whether THIS smashed avocado surpasses the unexpected finery of … Read more
Hey Jupiter, Adelaide – no croissants at this French cafe
‘Hey Jupiter’ is not only the name of one of my favourite songs by Tori Amos (click here), but also the name of a French breakfast joint in downtown Adelaide, much recommended. It certainly had … Read more
La Rambla, Adelaide – best Spanish tapas restaurant in town
When I arrived into Adelaide, it was a Sunday evening and I was surprised at just how quiet the streets of the city centre were. Later, a friend explained that – at the weekends – … Read more
National Wine Centre – top place for lunch and wine in Adelaide
You may have thought I disappeared and forgot the last of my few days in lovely Australia! I came back to Ireland a couple of weeks ago and immediately started a new job, so my … Read more
Osteria Oggi, Adelaide – slow but worth it Italian
While food options in the Outback were pretty limited, I did find a decent lunch in Darwin. With Adelaide, my hopes were set higher: could I find a good Italian and maybe some of Adelaide’s … Read more
Chow!, Darwin – rich and friendly pan-Asian lunch joint
A need for a spicy lunch in Darwin tempted me towards the harbourside area – somewhere I’d not prioritised because of the oft-repeated tour guide warning of saltwater crocodiles in the harbour! I discovered that … Read more
PM Eat & Drink, Darwin – service doesn’t meet the quality food
I think there is only one LGBT bar in Darwin, right opposite the Rydges Darwin Central hotel and there was a large friendly road crossing painted in rainbow colours to welcome all crossers! I was … Read more
Jaw Sushi in Perth: less sushi, more crunchy!
In the spirit of it being mega-hot (low 30s) in Perth and not feeling super-hungry, I sought out a sushi place near my hotel in the Perth CBD. One seemed to tick all the boxes, … Read more
Starbucks: I’m making no apologies
I’m not making a single apology for being very glad to see Starbucks in Buenos Aires. “But aren’t there loads of amazing Argentinian coffee places?” Well, yes and no. Yes, of course, some lovely ones. … Read more