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Apothecary, Adelaide: fresh take on Australian cuisine

November 17, 2022April 26, 2019 by Patrick Hughes

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

Categories Australia, Bars, Eating Out, Restaurants, Round the World Tags adelaide, Apothecary, Fine Dining, Toby Gilbert

Flinders St Project, Adelaide: handwoven hipster avocados

November 16, 2022April 25, 2019 by Patrick Hughes

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

Categories Australia, Eating Out, Restaurants, Round the World Tags adelaide, flinders street project

Hey Jupiter, Adelaide – no croissants at this French cafe

November 16, 2022April 24, 2019 by Patrick Hughes

‘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

Categories Australia, Eating Out, Restaurants, Round the World Tags adelaide, French Restaurants, Hey Jupiter

La Rambla, Adelaide – best Spanish tapas restaurant in town

November 16, 2022April 23, 2019 by Patrick Hughes

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

Categories Australia, Eating Out, Restaurants, Round the World Tags adelaide, La Rambla

National Wine Centre – top place for lunch and wine in Adelaide

November 16, 2022April 10, 2019 by Patrick Hughes

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

Categories Bars, Eating Out, Restaurants, Round the World Tags National Wine Centre

Osteria Oggi, Adelaide – slow but worth it Italian

November 16, 2022March 31, 2019 by Patrick Hughes

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

Categories Australia, Eating Out, Restaurants, Round the World

Chow!, Darwin – rich and friendly pan-Asian lunch joint

November 16, 2022March 27, 2019 by Patrick Hughes

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

Categories Australia, Eating Out, Restaurants, Round the World Tags Chow!, Darwin

PM Eat & Drink, Darwin – service doesn’t meet the quality food

November 17, 2022March 26, 2019 by Patrick Hughes

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

Categories Australia, Eating Out, Restaurants, Round the World Tags Darwin, PM Eat & Drink

Jaw Sushi in Perth: less sushi, more crunchy!

November 17, 2022February 18, 2019 by Patrick Hughes

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

Categories Australia, Eating Out, Restaurants, Round the World Tags equus, jaw sushi

Starbucks: I’m making no apologies

April 21, 2017 by Planet Patrick

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

Categories Argentina, Eating Out, Restaurants, Round the World Tags Starbucks
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