Here's a quickie post! Just before meeting my old chum, Toby, on our visit to Apothecary in Adelaide, we arranged to meet up for a beveranda at a hip and happening bar in a formerly unattractive quarter of Adelaide, made over for the purpose. I was a bit early and got chatting to the bar … Continue reading Drinks: Hains & Co, Adelaide
Eating Out: Apothecary, Adelaide
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', one of the top-rated spots in Adelaide was it! We were first to arrive into an interesting pharmacy-inspired interior, the … Continue reading Eating Out: Apothecary, Adelaide
Eating Out: Flinders St Project, Adelaide
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 a spring pea guacamole at THAT vegan pop-up. Such were the online debates about the Flinders St Project in Adelaide, … Continue reading Eating Out: Flinders St Project, Adelaide
Eating Out: Hey Jupiter, Adelaide
'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 the classic good looks of a Parisian street-side scene, if not the crowds milling past, someone smoking a Gitane outside … Continue reading Eating Out: Hey Jupiter, Adelaide
Eating Out: La Rambla, Adelaide
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 - the CBD is quiet as most Adelaidians live in one or other suburb and each of those areas has its … Continue reading Eating Out: La Rambla, Adelaide
Tours: McLaren Vale Wine Tour
After a rather disappointing wine tour of the Barossa Valley (click here) and a fun/easy outing to the National Wine Centre, I wondered if I had over-organised by booking three wine trips in a week in Adelaide?! I waited outside my hotel for the bus to arrive... no bus, but a tall and heavyset gentleman … Continue reading Tours: McLaren Vale Wine Tour
Reviews: Stephen K Amos, Adelaide Festival
I attended a LOT of comedy on this Australian trip, more than I do at home. I think it's because the faces are familiar, much of the comedy tickles the same funny bones and the setting of a theatre is comfortable whether you're flying solo like I was on this trip or whether you're in … Continue reading Reviews: Stephen K Amos, Adelaide Festival
Eating & Drinking: National Wine Centre of Australia, 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 attention has been there! Now that I know how my week is working, I have a few more posts about … Continue reading Eating & Drinking: National Wine Centre of Australia, Adelaide
Reviews: Best of British Comedy, Adelaide Festival
I love a bit of comedy. Yes, I'm a picky person, but generally anyone setting out to make me laugh has a ready and willing partner, as long as I'm not picked on. Thus, I never sit in the front row! With the Adelaide Festival and Fringe Festival on in town, I was spoiled for … Continue reading Reviews: Best of British Comedy, Adelaide Festival
Tours: Barossa Valley Wine Tour
Let's see if I can remember any of this wine tour! Not because it was so long ago, but - well - it involved a lot of wine tasting! Pick-up for the wine tour was a couple of hundred yards from the front door of the Ibis Adelaide. It was setting up to be a … Continue reading Tours: Barossa Valley Wine Tour
