Laid-back Adelaide
AUSTRALIA
19th March 2015
Adelaide is a small-scaled placid city located in the South of Australia. A city not on the bucket list of many, as sightseeing is on the non-existent end of the spectrum. However a weekend in Adelaide will provide you with an escape from the hustle of larger cities and allow you to be immersed in great food, wine and retreat to the beach.
If you're looking for accommodation within the city centre, the best place to stay is within walking distance to Rundle Street. A lively street both day and night, filled with restaurants, bars and shops. If you're after a delicious steak, make your way to Sosta Argentinean Kitchen - http://www.sostaargentiniankitchen.com.au/
Just off Rundle Street, there's a hidden burger joint that everyone should seek. Fancy Burgers is a fast-food burger restaurant, set above the rest, found on Synagogue Place. The Fancy Burgers menu is made from the best sourced lean meats and their sauces are created using only fresh herbs, which gives the flavours that extra kick! What's not to love, a non-greasy lean mean burger that leaves you still feeling good afterwards. Try the favourite 'Biggy Burger,' made the Australian way with everything in it, including an egg! Don't forget the crispy hot chips and sauces too, yum! -http://www.fancyburger.com.au/
Rundle Street is connected to Rundle Mall, which is the shopping epi-centre of Adelaide. Shopping can surely work up an appetite, and a pit-stop to refuel can be found strides away. On Rundle Mall within the Renaissance Arcade, there's an authentic Vietnamese restaurant named Zen Kitchen. Open only during the day, you can expect to see line-ups out the door during busy lunch hours, a testament to the delicious food!
Popular for all their dishes, their Banh Mi (Vietnamese breadroll) especially flies out the door, so you'll have to get in quick if you want a Banh Mi. Get your hands around the crispy roast pork breadroll! If you're dining in, the Pho, a traditional Vietnamese beef noodle soup leaves the taste buds dancing, evening after you're done. The bets are, if you've been to this place once, you'll be back for more. The authentic flavours of Vietnam right in the heart of Adelaide!
Another lively pocket in Adelaide is on the other side of Rundle Mall, known as Hindley Street. A street mostly known for a big night out. Many bars, clubs and karaoke venues can be found here.
In every city there's a Chinatown and Adelaide's Chinatown is located on Gouger Street. All cuisines from Chinese, Thai, Korean and Japanese can be found here and they surely won't disappoint. Go for the Peking duck at Ming's Palace or the salt and pepper fish fillets at East Taste.
From the City, a short journey to the beach is a must. The one and only tram line in the city goes to and from Glenelg Beach, with the ride lasting about half an hour. Jetty Road in Glenelg is a buzz with the street lined with cafes, restaurants, bars and shops, leading right down to the beach. Walk the Glenelg jetty and see what the locals have caught. Fancy a seaside stay? The Stamford Hotel is also located at the end of the tram line, in the centre of it all.
If you're wanting to get in touch with nature, the wineries in Adelaide are worth the visit. With the surrounds of the sun burnt countryside, have a relaxing lunch and taste some Australian wines. The drive to the McLaren Vale region wineries is about an hour from the city centre, so wine and dine yourself at one the vineyards and connect with mother-nature.
There's not much to do in Adelaide, but eat and relax. Which sort of sounds perfect, don't you think?! A city with a laid-back attitude and a fierce range of wonderful food and wine for the soul. Give Adelaide a go, you might just love it!