A friendly, warm pizza parlour with a focus on delicious, authentic food made from hyper-local ingredients. Their chewy or thin crust pizzas real-deal Italiano and are thoughtfully created and cheerfully named: Mr Pig combines broccoli, mozzarella, pork and fennel sausage and fresh chilli, while the Flying Anchovy sports tomato, mozzarella, kalamata olives, anchovies, capers, chilli, and parsley.Owners Lauro Siliquini and Enzo Verdino are also the pair behind the near-by Ruby Red Flamingo, which is also part of the delicious. Month Out. culinary celebration. Tony Tomatoes, 155 O’Connell Street North, Adelaide
Dine Adelaide’s best paddock to plate this month
Adelaide and surrounds has secured its place on the world culinary stage as a major player in the paddock-to-plate movement. During the American Express delicious. Month Out in May, American Express Card Members can savour more on these offers by receiving up to $25 back per Card, via a 20% credit per transaction* between 1 May – 2 June 2024 when they save the exclusive Amex offer to their eligible Card and spend at any of the 50,000+ participating businesses. *Enrolments limited. Exclusions, T&Cs apply. Here are 10 venues where the food miles are short and sustainably-sourced produce is front of mind.
Superstitious Asian Fusion
More than just a fun name, Superstitious Asian Fusion’s menu is a gorgeous mix of Thai, Malaysian and Hong Kong cuisine. Excellent for a big group, for either lunch or dinner, their chef’s choice includes dishes like charcoal tofu, lychee pork skewers, wagyu tart, and Thai stuffed squid. Superstitious Asian Fusion, 1/665 Grange Rd, Grange
Salopian Inn
“Every plate of food we serve has a story,” said owner and chef, Karena Armstrong. “We only source local pasture-fed and raised meats, South Australian caught and processed seafood, and many of our vegetables and fruit we grow ourselves. We are also growing many edible natives and flowers in the garden around the restaurant.” Located in a farmhouse in a beautiful garden, you can see some of the produce in action. Hear the stories behind the food with a special snack menu of four shared plates with an Aussie gin for $45. Salopian Inn, corner Main Road & McMurtrie Road, McLaren Vale
Fino Vino
Settle in a comfy booth, perch at the bar or chat with new friends on the long table in the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Regional producers are celebrated in this produce-driven restaurant in Adelaide’s CBD. Expect grass-fed Angus and white Alba lamb from Limestone Coast, pipis from Goolwa Pipi Co on the Fleurieu Peninsula, and Gazander oysters from Coffin Bay. To taste the best offerings, Executive Chef David Swain has crafted a three-course ‘Express Menu’ with a glass of wine for $55 per person. Available Tuesday to Saturday lunch and dinner or Wednesday to Friday all day. Fino Vino, 82 Flinders Street, Adelaide
Anchovy Bandit
From humble beginnings as a hole-in-the-wall pizza and cocktail bar to a thriving suburban eatery, come here for wood-fired pizzas, smoked vegetables and steaming bowls of pasta. The interior is warm with soft lighting, cosy leather-lined booths and the flicker of the wood-fire oven. “We source most of our produce from Kasin, owner of K and R Produce,” said Head Chef Michael Henderson. “Kasin is a South Australian legend. He grows everything on the local farm before delivering in person. He also has his own farmer’s markets.” During May, join Anchovy aperitivo for a tasty pizza pie and choose from a Peroni, glass of Pink Fizz, or a Paloma cocktail, for just $25. Anchovy Bandit, 96 Prospect Rd, Prospect
Windy Point
This is one spectacular room with a view. Gaze through full-length 180-degree windows at the vista sweeping from the Gulf of St Vincent to the Adelaide Hills as you savour the Tasting Menu. “Our current dessert is Magarey Orchard roasted plums, yoghurt panna cotta, toffee pear, and pistachio,” said Operations Manager Clare Bray. “It features pears and plums grown by our very local producer, Magarey Orchard, a family operated orchard just 4.5km from Windy Point in Coromandel Valley.” As a special offer during May, sip on a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival as you watch the sunset, before indulging in the Tasting Menu on Thursday or Friday nights. Windy Point, 339 Belair Road, Belair
Maison Clement
It feels like you have stepped into a Parisian café when you enter this French eatery in the heart of Adelaide. Beautiful arched windows, timber floorboards and low lighting exude simple sophistication. Flaky sweet pastries are on display, way too temptingly. Fresh baguettes filled with local seasonal ingredients are ready for lunch, and the bistro bouillon provides a delectable array of dishes. Try the Escargots à la Bourguignonne (garlic and parsley snails) and the Lamb Bouillon (seven hour lamb shanks served in broth with garlic green beans). Enjoy any entrée, main and dessert from the a la carte menu for just $49. Maison Clement, 18 Currie St, Adelaide
Daughter in Law, CBD
Papadi Chaat – the Motherland’s version of nachos; Colonel Tso’s cauliflower, Indo-Chinese style cauliflower; and Curry chips – this is not your typical Indian joint. Owner, Jessi Singh, claims there’s no such thing as authentic Indian cuisine, as home meals are based on thousand-year-old dishes with no set recipe. The pink interior with plush blue velvet chairs and splashes of gold reflect the colourful menu. There’s a sensational cocktail list and a roving trolley that brings champagne and whisky to the table. Discover ‘unauthentic’ Indian with 25 per cent off any food while dining in May. Daughter in Law, 290 Rundle St, Adelaide
2KW Bar and Restaurant
Escape to the rooftop and find a spot on the sunny deck, relax in a private cabana, or enjoy the tranquillity of the garden restaurant – all locations at 2KW have views over the terrace and city. Executive Chef Sam Christopher works closely with producers and businesses to ethically and sustainably source ingredients. It’s hard to go past the Grilled Limestone Coast half lobster with prosecco and vermouth veloute or the Westside mushrooms, blue lentils, fermented cashew, warrigal greens. 2KW Bar and Restaurant, 2 King William St, Adelaide
arkhé
Owner, head chef and culinary wunderkind Jake Kellie has exceptional standards when it comes to Adelaide’s first open-fire restaurant, arkhé.The kitchen has no gas or electricity; even the deep fryer is a cauldron over flame. He’s also scrupulous when it comes to sourcing arkhé’s produce locally, which you can sample with a tidy $25 cash back throughout May. arkhé, 127 The Parade, Norwood. Find out more at amex.com.au/delicious