The Brasserie

Ferguson’s: Crumbed King George Whiting, House-made Chips, Coriole Aged Sweet Vinegar, Murray River Pink Salt $33

M.M Waechter Dux: Confit Duck Leg, Seared Breast, Ingy’s Orange, Soubise $31

Coorong Black Angus: Hand selected Coorong Black Angus T-Bone, mash, Marco Mushroom House Field Mushroom, Café de Paris Butter $36

The Brasserie is situated inside the Hilton Hotel, only a short stroll from the Adelaide Central Markets. True to its aim of being ‘Seriously South Australian’, the menu showcases some of the state’s finest produce and educates diners about the background of their key ingredients. Throughout the night, I caught sight of the head chef Simon Bryant who also features on the popular program ‘The Cook & the Chef” with Maggie Beer.

The Food

• The fish and chips were generous in size and were cooked the way real fish and chips should be. Light and golden battered fish was complemented with rustic chips that were crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.
• The steak was cooked to perfection and so soft and tender and full of flavour. Paired with a glass of local Barossa shiraz it was a match made in heaven.
• The citrus notes in the duck main brought out the sweetness in the tender duck. The flavours of sweet and savoury were perfectly balanced.

I left the restaurant truly satisfied and I felt better educated about the top quality produce that SA has to offer (makes me proud to be South Australian) but what really was icing on the cake was that I received a text the next day thanking me for dining!

The Brasserie

Hilton Hotel

233 Victoria Square

Adelaide SA 5000

Lyndoch Lavender Farm

Gourmet Lavender Dessert Platter

While on a wine tasting tour around the Barossa Valley, we stop by the Lyndoch Lavender Farm and Café. Here, I am tempted by the petite five course lavender desserts platter. Lavender is such a rare ingredient in Australian cooking yet it lends such a wonderful flavour to desserts especially chocolate. Instore you will also find a unique range of gourmet lavender products including jam, chutney, honey and also lavender beauty products.

Lyndoch Lavender Farm
Corner of Hoffnungsthal

and Tweedies Gully Roads,

Lyndoch SA 5351

Citrus

Chilli, Garlic and Basil Scrambled Free Range Eggs with Lyndoch Valley Bacon and Charred Soughdough $13

Smoked Ham, Slow Roasted Tomato and Ashgrove Cheese Omelette $14.9

French Toast with Mixed Berry Compote, Citrus Curd and Mascarpone $14.9

Citrus is located in the cosmopolitan Hutt Street in the city, which is known for its fine breakfasts. The restaurant was established in 1996 and serves Mediterranean cuisine.

The Food

• The scrambled eggs were fresh and had a nice creamy consistency. The addition of chilli and garlic really added some extra zing and made them standout
• The omelette was similarly made well using fresh free-range eggs, it was a lovely golden colour on the outside and full of delicious filling on the inside
• The French toast was topped sufficiently with berries and was delightfully sweet and tart at the same time

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Citrus

199 Hutt St

Adelaide SA 5000