Hallam’s Restaurant Launceston Tasmania

New owners. Expensive modifications. New chef x Sydney with excellent credentials, my wife’s 80th birthday,  making a choice of where to dine out. Having  reviewed top class restaurants around the world for a number of years, we recently moved to Launceston (retired) finally decided to have dinner at Hallams Waterfront Restaurant. First, what an excellent choice we made. The service was very professional, faultless. The menu was well thought through, offering a good range of appetising dishes. The preparation of our meals was as good as any where we have dined. On leaving with a genuine satisfied feeling of a wonderful dining experience, we shall return and pass the word on to our friends and associates, that Hallams Restaurant is just the ticket.

Riley’s on the beach. Paper Beach Rd, Launceston,Tasmania

What a wonderful surprise on visiting this Cafe. Inside small but comfortable, outside lots of area with different table options. The food was scrumptious, due to the fact it is prepared in their kitchen. The coffee is up there with the best, the service was excellent, with papers to read. On arrival just looking at the building, did not expect such a nice experience.

SHOTS ON WAX

Located at 147 St John St, Launceston Tasmania, you will find a very well planned cafe, wooden floors, dark walls, white ceiling, with a gigantic mural on side wall. Comfortable seating options, with alfresco on the street pavement. Very relaxing, modern, tidy, vibe. Excellent vegan options, delightful coffee, with good service. Papers and free Wifi, this Cafe ticks all the boxes, will return.

Grind Roast Masters 138 Unley Rd Unley SA

This is a coffee paradise. Coffee/Cafe, if you are a coffee, cafe, frequent user, then this has to be on your list. Industrial style, wooden floors, walls packed with every thing coffee. This makes for a very visual expectation, accompanied by a wonderful range of coffee options. Eighty luxury coffees that include origins, blends, organic, fair trade, fermenino, flavoured, forest alliance and de caffeinated.. Grind do their own roasting, thus producing some unique blends that have distinctive and individual characteristics. This for us will become a definite call when in the area.

Jimmies Pizza restaurant Crafers South Australia

A Consistent Winner of, S.A Best Pizza Restaurant in Adelaide.

Located  on the Main St, Crafers, Adelaide Hills, just before the Crafers Hotel. Jimmies would have to have one of the best seafood pizza’s that we have visited to review. On arrival you are seated in a warm comfortable  dining area. The menu gives you a number of good dining alternatives. From at least a dozen Wood fired oven Pizza’s, a farm table option, to a children’s menu. 

Three of us chose the starters, from the menu, followed by their standout Seafood Pizza, topped with oysters in the shell, loaded with prawns. Their Pizza's would have to be the tastiest, most delightful, thin crusted, perfectly prepared, we have tasted, which keeps us frequently returning.

We finished with home made ice cream loaded with nuts and topped with toffee, mouth watering. Can well understand this restaurant being awarded winner 2013 & 2015 & possible 2018, for best pizza restaurant. We appreciated the BYO option, there is a corkage fee, but that is quite understandable. Outside you will find a large private purpose built alfresco area, Well worth a return visit in the summer. The service could not be faulted, understandably this is a very busy popular restaurant in the Adelaide Hills. Reservations recommended.

The D’Arenberg Cube Osborne Rd McLaren Vale S.A.

The D’Arenberg Cube situated in the McLaren Vale wine area, is absolutely so different, it confronts your sensors on several levels. The architecture is different, yet compelling. Walking through inside is well worth the effort with a $10 admission fee, but this includes some excellent wines to sample/taste. We enjoyed a very nice dinner in their well appointed restaurant. (Reservations essential)The service was excellent, even though there were a large number of visitors viewing. A major tourist attraction for South Australia.

Pressed Tin Cafe at Early Settlers Grote St Adelaide SA

The "Pressed Tin Cafe" in Early Settler Recollections emporium, 215 Grote St Adelaide. The Pressed Tin cafe is very comfortable, as you sit amidst a great range of selected Homewares. With comfortable lounge style seating, tables and chairs, ideal for groups. The Cafe has some good specials, And a frequent user discount card. Here you will find a relaxing, comfortable, conversational Cafe, with a good range of lunches, with great service. Situated not far from the City Market this Cafe has become a regular call for us.

The Wallace Collection, Manchester Square London

The Wallace Collection is one of the best museums in London containing a varied and interesting collection of exhibits. It's particularly good if you're interested in Arms and Armour, that date back to the 15century, furthermore a really remarkable collection of Paintings, Busts, Furniture, Clocks, all set in a very luxurious house. Without spending a single pound, you can enjoy this remarkable exhibition and enjoy a lunch in there open restaurant, that has an enclosed glass roof, while enjoying a glass of wine. nothing short of amazing

Sir John Soame, Home Museum London

Sir John Soane's Museum at 13 Lincoln's Inn Field London, Is the historic house, museum and library of distinguished 19th century architect Sir John Soane. At Soane’s request, the house has been left untouched since his death – almost 180 years ago. This home is so different from any thing I have seen, filled with his exceptional collection of famous art works, sculptures, furniture and collectable artefacts, is quite beyond belief. Sir John Soame's had an extraordinary penchant for collecting, Busts paintings, frescoes, archways, pillars from all over the world, an astounding collection, entrance is free. An astounding house, a must visit.

David Roche Foundation & Private Museum SA

David Roche Foundation Museum,241 Melbourne St, Adelaide, South Australia 5006, Australia 88267 3677

Having visited a number of personalised collections Ulverstone Dunedin NZ, The Wallace Collection and Sir John Soans Private Collection in London The visit to the David Roche Foundation and Museum, in Adelaide is comparable to those in NZ and London. This private home and attached Museum is absolutely full of objects D’Art. The tour starts with a very good audio visual, then a full guided tour, with a good question and answer service. Absolutely a must visit, with complimentary Coffee. Phone first to make a time, parking is available off street.

Museum Cafe North Terrace Adelaide SA

Enjoyed a morning coffee and cake, coffee was and cake was very good. Checked out the lunch menu, decided to return for lunch. We decided on the mushroom soup and smoked salmon, avocado and poached egg on rye, absolutely delicious. We found the service excellent, tables clean and tidy. The menu offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free. The prices were very reasonable, will return.

Australian Coffee Distributers. Cafe Addie Place Adelaide

Most coffee roasters, distributors, have excellent fresh ground coffee. SOHO situated in Addie Pl, Adelaide, has to be up there with the best. The coffee we had this morning was magnificent, lite up the taste buds and totally satisfied. On a vote this coffee connoisseur, gives it a big yes. The cafe is a modern industrial cafe style, design. Very much in keeping of this Coffee suppliers warehouse, only recently opened. The service was excellent, friendly and encouraging. I have no hesitation in recommending this gem of a cafe, hidden away in the lane off Addie Place off Grote St. On visiting you are in for a fabulous coffee experience.

Angas Plains Winery

The Winery Cellar Door 317 Angas Plains Rd, situated in the Langhorne Creek wine area, is a must visit. The winery has won some prodigious awards, Cellar Door with Best Foods, Australia’s Best Cellar Door, Cellar Door with Best Food Langhorne Creek. We were seated in an undercover purpose built alfresco, this is a very large area with great views over the vinyard and Plains. We enjoyed from a very good menu, two large homebaked steak pies, with salad and fries. Our choice of wines from the wine list was a sparkling chardonnary, mixed Sauvignon Blanc, and a very soft pleasant tasting smooth 2009 Emily Cross Shiraz. We found the service excellent and informative. Totally a very relaxing Australia Day experience. Accomodation is available on request. Highly recommended.

Crafers Pizza Restaurant

2015 Winner S.A Best Pizza Restaurant

Nestled on the Main St, Crafers, just off the  Crafers  turn-off,  freeway in the Adelaide Hills. This  is a warm and welcoming restaurant, on arrival they, had us seated in comfortable table and chairs, relaxed and viewing the menu with out any hurry. Four of us chose the starters, from the menu, followed by a range of seafood pizza. The standout pizza which arrived topped with oysters in the shell, loaded with prawns, best pizza I have ever eaten. These pizza's would have to be the tastiest, most delightful, thin crusted, perfectly prepared, we have tasted for some time. 

We finished with home made ice cream loaded with nuts and topped with toffee, mouth watering. Can well understand this restaurant being awarded winner 2013 & 2015 for best pizza restaurant. We appreciated the BYO option, there is a corkage fee, but that is quite understandable. Outside you will find a large private purpose built alfresco area, Well worth the visit, will return. The service could not be faulted, understandably this is a very popular restaurant.

Chase Chocolate Notes Cafe. Woodside SA

Very comfortable small boutique style cafe. As I wrote this review enjoying a very nice coffee. Comfortable table and chairs, with a display cabinet full of a good range of lunch options. The service from the owner operator was friendly and helpful. Papers are supplied to read. Really like this style of cafe for friendliness, coffee, with a relaxing ambience.

Folklore Cafe Studio, Port Adelaide

Probably the best Cafe in Port Adelaide. Absolutely fabulous situation, while seating out over the water of the harbour. Extremely relaxing enjoying a fine DeGroots Roasted fresh coffee. On offer is a small display of tempting food. I sat in a comfortable lounge chair, relaxing as I looked out across the water enjoying an excellent coffee. If this was Sydney it would be a multi million dollar restaurant. Enjoyed chatting with the owner, told him I will return. 

Uraidla Republic Cafe & Bakery

Uraidla Republic and Bakery functions as a Cafe, Bakery, Brewery. The seating area is quite large, with tables & chairs and comfortable lounge suites. The design is modern and rustic, with a very interesting, imaginative, decor. Being a Bakery you have an excellent range of pastries, breads and rolls, with tempting cakes. The coffee is right up there with the best, and the service is excellent. For a relaxing drive into the Adelaide Hills this would be a great place to stop, relax and enjoy. Have decided we shall return soon.

Uraidla Hotel S.A.

When it comes to Australian Country Pubs, The Uraidla Hotel S.A. would have to be up there with the best. The whole set up from drinking at a bar, through to dining areas are a creative masterpiece. From staring at the light fittings, to using the toilets, wandering through the rooms, is a journey of suprise and discovery. We wined and dined last night to what would have to be a very memorable occasion. From entree, mains, a mouth watering Fish Pie, finishing with a dessert to die for, all made for a wonderful evening. The service was excellent, could not be faulted. We left very satisfied with a vow to repeat this experience again soon.

Crafers Hotel Crafers SA

Crafers Historic Hotel has been  totally renovated, modernised, a new kitchen installed, new amenities, new alfresco area. This has been a major undertaking, which has has taken 12 months or more, but is finally completed. The owner has upgraded the entire hotel a a considerable cost. There is also a new chef, and menu. We had a great lunch from the new menu, salt & pepper squid, perfectly prepared along with excellent service. A great addition for the Adelaide Hills.

Mt Lofty Summit. Cafe and Outlook

This visit is a great experience, there are expansive views of Adelaide out to the gulf. The cafe is comfortable with seating inside and outside. The Cafe menu is quite extensive with good food options available. The service even though at times busy are good. Great place to bring overseas visitors. We enjoyed our coffee and lunch.