Hola! Condesa Torrensville Bar and Restaurant Opening!

Condesa Torrensville
180 Henley Beach Rd
Torrensville SA

Hi guys! Last week I attended the opening of Adelaide's newest Mexican bar and restaurant, Condesa Torrensville, located inside the Hotel Royal on Henley Beach Road. Condesa offers a new take on traditional Mexican food, encapsulating the essence and flavour of the Mexican streets. This is a vibrant, funky, modern restaurant offering delicious Mexican fare and tempting cocktails you simply must try!

'La Condesa is a beautiful bohemian district within Mexico City. The streets are lined with trees, stunning Art Deco buildings and a bounty of hip and arty boutiques, restaurants and cafes. From cosy and charming bookshops during the day to dancing in the streets at night, you will fall in love with the place.'

Eggplant Frito

Foodies will be delighted with the gourmet options available, each dish bursting with authentic Mexican flavours. Head Chef Ashley Nguyen, formerly of Mexican Society, has put together an impressive menu, elevating each dish and adding an inspired modern twist. His philosophy is 'food is everything' and this certainly shows on the plate! Some of these yummy temptations include; 16-Hour Beef Cheek Fajitas, Roasted Chicken Mole and Chargrilled Ancho Chile Octopus. If you're intimidated by octopus there's Loco Fries, Vegetarian or Pork Canitas Nachos and four types of Tacos, so there really is something for everyone! The menu is versatile, so although it's designed with sharing in mind, you can definitely eat alone (or just simply not share, haha). There's even a Kid's Menu consisting of 'safe' options such as nuggets, fish or half schnitzel and chips (my 11 year old is super fussy, so I'm always relieved when safe options are available) and tacos, nachos and burritos for the more adventurous kids! And yes the kids meals include an Ice Cream Sundae! HOLA!

Chicken Flautas

Chargrilled Ancho Chile Octopus + Classic Margarita

Cauliflower Frito Taco

Wild Mushroom Tostada

Smoked Chargrilled Elote

Chicken Tinga Taco

Condesa looks gorgeous with cute little cactus pots decorating the bar and tables and a bold, colourful Mexican wall mural expertly painted by The Walking Creative. This is the ideal background for selfies, and Insta-worthy food and drink pics. There's also a roaring open fireplace, perfect to warm you up this Winter!

Sparkling White Sangria FTW!

Classic Margarita

Roasted Chicken Mole

So. Many. Nachos!

Hibiscus Kingfish Ceviche

Condesa really love Tequila, so it was perfect that the official launch took place on the 24th of July, World Tequila Day! On the night I enjoyed their Classic Margaritas and Sparkling White Sangria, but they have an extensive Drinks Menu, so it would be remiss not to mention a few more options. There's Mojitos, Caipirinhas, Lychee Martinis, Gin Berrys and Cherry Sours, as well as a wide range of wines and a lovely range of SA gins, each paired with a unique selection of delicious garnishes and Fever-Tree tonics. For a non-alcoholic option I would highly recommend the Guava Jarritos; I tried hubby's and it was delicious!

And because we all love a great deal, here are Condesa's Current Specials!

~ $20 Sangria jugs, all day, every day!
~ Hola Friday! (5-7pm every Friday!) $10 Margaritas ~ 2 for 1 Tacos ~ $10 Loco Fries ~ $7 selected Mexican Beers! 

Oh! My tray of Sangria has arrived! lol

You can check out Condesa's menu at their website here and keep up to date with their specials on their Facebook page.

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Adelaide Event: Cinnamon Club Sunday Feast!

Cinnamon Club
179 King William Road
Hyde Park
SA 5061


Hi guys! Recently I was lucky enough to attend a delightful Sunday Feast at the Cinnamon Club's new Hyde Park restaurant! It was a wonderful afternoon filled with delicious Indian food, great wine and lovely company. I really enjoyed meeting fellow food bloggers who I'd been interacting with on Instagram but had never met in person! If you haven't checked out the new restaurant yet, I suggest you hop to it, you won't be disappointed!

The Cinnamon Club already has two established Indian restaurants located at Henley Beach and Norwood. They have won multiple food awards including Best Indian Food from The Advertiser and Best New Restaurant in the Awards for Excellence, and after sampling their delicious fare last Sunday, I can see why! The restaurant features many brightly coloured wall paintings that provide a cheerful and cultural experience during your dining adventure.

FOOD
I found the food served during our Sunday Feast to be mouth-wateringly delicious. Each dish was bursting with big, authentic Indian flavours that felt like a party in my mouth! The samosas were crispy little pockets of goodness and the array of naan breads had me on a foodie high! Each sauce was packed with flavour and the combination of flavours worked like a dream. 

The range of dishes available at The Cinnamon Club is certainly impressive, with choices to suit all tastes. The dishes include Hara Bhara Kebab, Veg Samosa and Pakosa, Tandoori Chicken Tikka, Murgh Malai Tikka, Cheese Naan, Garlic Naan and Cottage Cheese and Spinach Dumplings ~ they were all coming out on platters. Some of the larger dishes included Beef Vindaloo, Saag, Vegetarian Platter, Four Faces of Vindaloo, Biryani and Masala Dosa.

WINES
A special mention goes to the wines provided on the day by The Lanes Vineyard, located in the Adelaide Hills. I love supporting local businesses and after thoroughly enjoying The Lane Vineyard Block 10 Sauvignon Blanc with its vibrant citrussy flavour and clean finish, I'll definitely be seeking out their wines in the future. I also had a glass of their red, which was high quality and delicious, matching perfecting with the food on offer.

SERVICE
The staff were friendly and attentive, happily posing for photos and positioning the platters so all of us food bloggers could snap away at the gorgeous food!

FUN FACT!
The Hyde Park restaurant also has a Function Room perfect for your next event.

HOT TIP!
Be sure to check out the delightful wall paintings next to the toilets, they're so colourful and beautiful!

Thanks so much to The Cinnamon Club and Mercy Me Marketing for putting together such a fabulous afternoon filled with fun, new friends, fabulous Indian food and fantastic local wines!

You can like the Cinnamon Club on Facebook and check out The Lane Vineyard website

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Adelaide Event: Ambra Liqueurs Icy Pops Launch!

Ambra Liqueurs
43 Phillips Street
Thebarton SA


Hi guys! Last week I was lucky enough to attend the Launch of Ambra Liqueurs new Limoncello Icy Pops and Blood Orange liqueur! It was a fabulous evening where we got to sample new drinks and icy pops, enjoy a delicious grazing table and learn a bit about Ambra Liqueurs background and the process of making the iceblocks.

There were two varieties of cocktails made from the new Blood Orange liqueur to enjoy, and both were tangy and delicious. I absolutely love citrus flavours, so anything lemon, lime or orange is right up my alley! I also love a drink that looks the part, and these cocktails sure deliver on the vibrancy front. So orange and so, so pretty. The Ambra Limoncello Icy Pops are a welcome treat now that Summer is upon us, because why should kids have all the fun? Plus they only contain 1.15% alcohol so they won't get you into too much trouble either! I only regret not trialling more than one, haha!

Ambra Liqueurs products are Australian made with fresh ingredients using an authentic Italian family recipe which has been handed down through generations, so you know everything is made with love!

Out of interest, I browsed their online store and was surprised to see so many yummy looking liqueurs on offer including Ambra Almond, Cappuccino and Tangelo. Just quietly, I've got my eye on the Chocolate Orange and Limoncello Cream flavours. Yum! You can also buy small and large gift boxes, perfect with Christmas approaching!

Available for purchase online, in the Spritz Bar and at selected venues. You can contact Ambra Liqueurs for more information on (08) 8354 0611.

The Ambra Liqueurs Cellar Door is open Wednesday - Friday 9am-5pm and the Spritz Bar is open Fridays 5pm 'til late and the first Saturday of the month 1pm-5pm.

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Adelaide Event: CheeseFest + FERMENT Festival!

Hi guys! Last weekend I went to my first ever cheese festival, and after attending, I don't know why I haven't been until now! We had a 'grate' time at the Cheesefest + FERMENT Festival in Rymill Park (in Adelaide if you're not a local) on Sunday. The weather was beautiful, providing perfect conditions for an outdoor event. We were all handed a wine glass upon entry (even Mr 11 - don't worry, he only used his for water!), then were able to wander around the many stalls that were dotted around a closed off area within the parklands off East Terrace.

I was happy to see there was an area for kids, with games like Jenga, Snakes and Ladders and even a table tennis table set up, as I was a bit worried my son would get bored being at a cheese and wine event all day! He's quite fussy, so I was super proud when he tried a few meat, cheese and chocolate samples, and thankfully there was food he liked available to buy; think chips, ice cream and the yummiest chocolate brownies ever (yes, I tried some of his!). I'm sorry to say the brownie disappeared before I could even get a photo!

We were lucky enough to get an early seat for the live cooking demonstration by Masterchef's Matt Preston, as the area got super-packed. Matt was funny and entertaining and truly a larger than life character.

Unfortunately they had run out of the tote bags we were supposed to receive upon arrival, and it was a bit awkward sampling cheeses and buying food whilst carrying around a wine glass all day. I wanted to try a weird beer, so I got the apple and pomegranate: big mistake! Honestly, it was the worst beer I've ever tried! I made up for it by sampling a lot of Rose wine until I found one I liked, then bought a glass of that. Yes way, Rose!

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