bourke street bakery.

Whew it's been a while! My sincere apologies for neglecting my little baby for so long but working life is turning out to be more time-consuming and energy-sapping than I could ever have imagined.  But no one wants to hear (or read) about me complaining so let's not!

bread & bone wood grill.

Peel Street, get it on your foodar stat, with the little lane off of Hindley Street and Currie Street becoming home to some of the newest and hippest eateries in Adelaide.  Bread and Bone Grill is no exception and the best thing is that they're open from lunchtime until late everyday so there's no excuse not to go try it out! Lunchtimes are generally more quiet but it can get really packed at night and there's an awesome combination of conversation and food flowing freely through the warehouse-style restaurant.

steven ter horst chocolatier.

There is chocolate, and then there is chocolate.  One step into Steven Ter Horst and you know they are the latter.  Situated in between Yiros House and Aurum on Rundle Street, their sleek black and white interior and carefully set out dessert displays really set them apart from your average choccy shop.

the rolling pin bakery & patisserie.

Birthday time! In celebration of me becoming older and wiser, this wise girl decided to forego the traditional cake and bought three delicious sweets from The Rolling Pin instead.  The Rolling Pin is a small bakery on St. Bernards Road almost opposite of Norwood Morialta Middle School.  It's nestled among four or five other small shops so look out for their sign as you drive past.  

matcha house.

Who loves green tea? I do! So when Matcha House finally opened up its doors on O'Connell Street, it didn't take long for my friends and I to hurry down and see what it was all about.  The story is that the owner, Deb, travelled to Japan a few years ago specifically for taste-testing different kinds of green tea and brought back her favourites to put on the menu.  You can see the effort put behind her choices as soon as you look at the menu (half the menu is dedicated to just tea alone) but I, as usual, was more curious about the food!

coffylosophy.

Coffylosophy.  What a name.  The grammar nazi in me is crying out "No! How could you!" but the foodie side of me is going "Suck it up.  Who cares as long as the food/coffee is delicious."  So there you go, the inner turmoils of my brain.  Moving on.

Having opened up relatively recently (March, I believe) near the middle of Hutt Street, Coffylosophy came to my attention when dear mother mentioned she had bought some online vouchers a while ago and that they needed to be used quickly.  Clearly I wouldn't be doing my Chinese heritage justice if I didn't use them so off me and a friend went to try it out.

koko black.

Koko Black's in town! Hailing from Melbourne, the chocolate shop has finally opened up its doors in Adelaide Arcade and I was super excited to try it out.  Uber chic and glossy-looking, the shop has a similar vibe to Steven ter Horst on Rundle Street with a black and gold accented interior design.  The shop has two levels for its coffee and dessert shop and a separate section for individual chocolate buying, so there's a bit of something for everyone.

eggless: march '14.

Mad March is technically over since all the festivities have left Adelaide, but that doesn't mean the madness has left the Eggless kitchen.  If anything, the night we visited for the March menu was even more packed than usual.  I don't really know how that's possible but it was.

fooding through hong kong: two.

 

The second Hong Kong food post.  I promise you I'm not trying to make you any more hungry than I make myself when I look through my photos.  But as always, good food must be shared!

fooding through hong kong: one.

So it's actually been a while since I finished my internship in Hong Kong.  I have made it back in one piece, although slightly heavier than when I departed. Hehehe...there was just way too much good food in Hong Kong for me to not try!  So much that I've had to split my fooding into another two posts, otherwise it would just be mega long.   

eggless: january '14.

New year, new month, new menu for Eggless-lovers.  This month, in homage to Australia Day, they've chosen Australian-themed desserts such as Anzac Australian Fruit Crumble, Wattleseed & Macadamia Creme Brulee and many more.

creperie bruxelle.

My first time trying poffertjes! Although we're supposed to be in summer, the cold rains and winds have been making an appearance every now and again, making it perfect weather to go warm up with some crepes and poffertjes at Creperie Bruxelle.  Home to the original poffertjes, the antiquatedly-decorated cafe can found on Henley Beach Road.

They have a mixture of desserts - crepes, sundaes, waffles & poffertjes - and also iced and warm drinks to complement.  It was tough choosing just one dessert so I ended up sharing two with another friend.

the mac factory.

Saturday is normally brunch-day - whether it be at home or out.  Last week my dad and I ventured into the Mac Factory after deciding it was too hot to cook (and wash up...).  For such a small, inconspicuous shop, it has a pretty big reputation for having amazing macarons and great breakfasts.

When you go inside, it's like you've died and gone to flavoured-rainbow heaven.  Colour, colour everywhere.

eggless: october '13.

A few friends of mine had never been to Eggless.  Never.  Been.  To.  Eggless.  So we went there.  I know I haven't written about Eggless on here before so long story short: all the desserts are made without eggs (they do savoury, gluten-free and vegan too), it celebrated it's 4th birthday a few days ago, they change their menu every month and it is always packed.  Always packed.

When we arrived at around 8:40, the waiting line was standard - approximately 40 minutes for a group of four (which ended up as three) - but the owners were thoughtful enough to provide an outdoor heating lamp and blankets to weather the cold.

birdcage cafe.

Birdcage came to my attention about a month ago and I went to try it out with a friend two weeks later.  Situated on Rundle Street, it's a pretty and quaint desserterie which also offers pastries, pies and sandwiches for the lunch-inclined.

Furnishings live up to the name with a flock of birds painted on the walls, white birdcages on tables and other sophisticated-looking decorations adorning the airy interior.  It's similar to the layout of the Aviary but while the Aviary is cozy and rustic, Birdcage comes off as more chic and fresh.

fooding through the usa & canada.

Hello hello! As some of you may know, I recently went on a bit of a holiday to America and Canada.  Whilst there I caught up with a few friends, did some sight-seeing and ate a lot of delicious food.  Since there's too much to post up, I've chosen a few of my favourite meals throughout the two weeks to share with you.

San Francisco

Chipotle
Pronounced 'chee-polt-lay', this Mexican chain blows Zambreros and Arriba Grill out of the water.  Their beef chunks were so juicy and flavoursome it felt like I was eating a real steak but for a quarter of the price.  Mixed in with fresh cheese, tomato salsa, cilantro-lime rice and sour cream.....I have cravings for this.

Fog Harbour Fish House
One of the recommended places to eat at Pier 39.  It was here that I had my very first clam chowder - slightly thick, creamy and flavoured with ham and potatoes - and fell in love.

The seafood was also amazing.  At approximately $50 for the whole dish, we were bowled over by the variety and quality.  The sauce was really the clincher.  We kept going back and dipping everything we could into the garlic buttery goodness.

In-N-Out
If you go to California, you can't not have In-N-Out.  The burgers were not as greasy as I thought they would be with the fresh vegetables cutting through and the melted cheese patty really hit the spot.

Seattle

Toppot
Mmmmm...donuts.  Fresh and soft, this maple donut was simple but yum.

Dahlia Lounge
I wish I had better photos to show you, but it was dark inside and I had to use my flash.  The 'peking' duck didn't taste much like the Chinese Peking duck, but nonetheless was tender and really juicy.  The roasted eggplants were crispy and sweet and tasted amazing just by themselves.

This was the mocha hazelnut tart, served with vanilla icecream and candied hazelnuts.  I only had a few bits of this decadent dessert but it was seriously delish.  The nutty tart melted in the mouth and there was only a hint of coffee, which is how I like it.

Crabpot
Famous for their plentiful sizing and unique hammer dining experience, the Crabpot did not disappoint.  We ordered a 2-person serving for five people, along with a serve of clam chowder, and we couldn't finish it!  The snow crab was my favourite along with the sweet corn (dipped in butter) and the spicy sausages.

Canada



Funnel Cake
Found only in Wonderland, Canada's largest theme park, funnel cake is made up of deep-fried dough, soft serve ice-cream and your choice of topping.  The dough is reeeally good because it's fresh out of the deep-fryer and the icecream just makes everything go down smoother.  If you ever go to Wonderland, you must eat this.

Arabesque
Here we had a variety of dishes, my favourite being the shawarma.  Similar to yiros, the shawarma is cut into smaller pieces and has a slightly different flavour.  The hummus dip and chips from this restaurant was also extremely good.

Oregano, by Cirrilio

A little Italian place on the outskirts of Toronto,  Oregano had some of the best food we had eaten the whole trip.  A special mention goes to the meatballs which were so soft and melt-y, but still had so much flavour.

Poutine
Poutine is an actual food - chips, gravy and cheese curds mixed together.  There are a lot of different types of poutine in Canada, but the best one I had was the bacon poutine from Harveys.  Bacon just makes everything better.

Home Food

We were also fortunate enough to be invited to people's home for dinner, where we had a feast of foods.

A Korean friend of mine took it upon herself to cook up a feast for my family and I and it was all simply delicious.  My favourite dish was the kimchi pancakes and the bulgogi (far right corner).  

Another friend, this time in Canada, cooked up a Southern American style storm which included authentic pulled pork (so juicy and soft), fresh sweet corn and various other dishes.  My absolute favourite was the beetroot macaroni salad.  They mixed fresh beetroot, creamy mayonnaise and macaroni together and it was just so good.

sir cafe.

Adelaide's newest dessert place, Sir Cafe, has been open on Rundle Street for a few months now, but you'd be forgiven for not even knowing that it was there.  They're located right next to Vego & Lovin' It, which is accessible via the stairs next to the clothing store Naked. 

The cafe has has a bit of an antique Victorian theme going on inside with large mirrors, odd animal decorations and candles to set the mood.  There are also antique-styled chaises and sofas used instead of chairs in the front area which are absolutely perfect for someone my height, but beware of falling asleep during your dessert because they are so soft and very comfortable to lean back on.

We arrived at the little cafe at around 9:30 and it was completely full - all six tables had been taken.  The owner took down my phone number and told me that it could be a 15-20 minute wait, which I probably would have been more happier to do so if it was inside.  However, since there was no space to sit and wait (the place is tiny) my party of three ended up walking around Rundle Street in the cold for about 25 minutes.

Sir Waffle: $11.90

milkaholic.

CRONUTS.  Need I say more?

Clearly, yes, for those who aren't familiar with the newest pastry craze. Cross between a croissant and a donut - croissant pastry cooked in a donut shape - and sounding like the name of a country's currency, the cronut started in New York and has spread rapidly across the world.

chocolate bean.

Oh Chocolate Bean, you bring back so many memories.  Chocolate Bean was one of the first dessert places to exist in Adelaide, not only at night-time but also during the day as well which makes it a great spot for afternoon sweets.

A friend and I came after lunch one day and after a long look at the extensive menu, we decided to order a drink each and share two pieces of cake.  It was a difficult decision when deciding whether to order a drink or not, as their cakes (and the rest of their chocolate menu) can be extremely sweet and rich.  But, you know.  May as well.

fork on the road.

Last Saturday a friend and I went to Fork on the Road, a monthly gathering of Adelaide's food trucks, vans, bikes and stalls.  It was held at Rymill Park and although the weather started off a bit dreary, the sun eventually came out and made for a pleasant afternoon.

There were so many food trucks and stalls to choose from.  We walked around and checked out what each eatery was offering and then, with great difficulty, chose a few places to buy from.

Chicken & Chorizo Paella: $10