Adelaide for a weekend

 As a regular visitor to Adelaide, the city of Festivals, I can definitely say that its a great place to explore and that there is good food a plenty.

A really pleasant way to spend some time is at the Flinders Street market, open on Saturday and Sunday. Market info here  It's a mixture of handmade, second hand, some craft, coffee, cupcakes and more.

Ben Hauptmann, Ben Vanderwaal, Chris Hale and James Muller

Last weekend was the Adelaide Guitar Festival.  That in itself was a good reason to visit, with the range of guitar playing from classical, rock, flamenco to jazz and lots of workshops.

Review from this gig Adelaide Advertiser 

Flinders Street market

 The streets and parks around the city are also a good for walking.  Plus there is a row of galleries and museums on North Terrace.  Again some really great exhibitions to be had at various times of the year.

Taste on Rundle

Pizza from Est

Another great place to grab a snack is Taste on Rundle Street.  From the front it looks like a tiny shopfront with a few tables and chairs.  Out the back is a marginally bigger area.  They do great coffee, plus pastries and other savoury food.  The bacon and poached egg baguette with hollandaise sauce is delicious.

Its at 214 Rundle Street.  More info

Then my latest find was Est on East Terrace.  Tiny place, tiny menu, mainly pizza, but with some pasta.  My regret was that I was on my own and couldn't eat both pizza and pasta.  Oh, well, I'll just have to go back.  My pizza was yummy, prawns with rocket and truffle oil.  Light and crispy.  Staff were friendly and helpful.  Definitely on my list to revisit.  More info

If you like a larger menu, another favourite Italian restaurant is Amalfi on Frome Street. Definitely try the antipasti plate. More info

Lawn library

Reservoir in Paddington.  Beautiful tranquil space with wifi. Books and live music

Canberra

Coffee and pizza and pasta

Ricetta
Palmerston Lane
Manuka

Home by Creations
Best shop for beautiful items
16 Franklin Street, Manuka

rsb(at)creationsjewellers.com.au / 6295 1985

Coffee or wine In Sydney

I keep on stumbling across great new coffee houses.
This one is Brewtown in Newton. A baristas dream job.
https://www.facebook.com/brewtownnewtown






For a killer wine list try Vini in Surry Hills
118 Devonshire Street
www.vini.com.au

New year's day

Walk from Blackwattle Bay to Fishmarkets and beyond.  There are some patches of road, but  its a really nice walk.

Places worth visiting in Sydney

Eternity playhouse
After many years of refurbishment the City of Sydney has done it again with a building so beautiful that you just want to hang out here. Cleverly they have made it home to Darlinghurst theatre who have a performance program featuring some of Sydney's finest theatre @ an affordable price. This place just has to be in the running to become a cultural icon.
https://www.darlinghursttheatre.com/eternity-playhouse

Central park and Chippendale
A recent addition to Sydney. I can't vouch for the mall but what does fascinated me is the architecture. One of the largest vertical gardens in the southern hemisphere which they are struggling to get right. However the concept is great and over the road UTS are putting up a designer building by Gehry .

Not to mention Chippendale is a fab suburb for galleries and interesting cafes. There is a lot of good food in these few blocks Bar Mattino,  Mission and old faithful Cafe Guila. This area is good for a wander and a complete contrast to Central parks commercialism .

Jewel in the crown has to be the White Rabbit Gallery. Contemporary Asian art. Visiting is an experience in itself. Absolutely my favourite gallery . Thank you Neilsen family.

http://www.whiterabbitcollection.org/
http://www.centralparksydney.com/

Tips for Sydney

Afternoon tea at Dunbar House,  Watson's bay. Gorgeous location. Afternoon Teas are yummy delicious petit four and we loved the crockery. Perfect for a treat and you could even catch a ferry. http://www.dunbarhouse.com.au/?ref=ww

Orta for coffee and food during the day. It's in surry hills. http://www.ortotradingco.com.au/. Relaxed good food and coffee

The BondI bucket list. Bar on the beach front. Good  for families for food,  but also a fun hang for a fun loving crowd. Perfect location showing off the Bondi view http://thebucketlistbondi.com/