Tag: South Australia

Work is well under way on Tin Shed Distilling Co.’s new distillery in Nairne, set to open November 1.

Operating from Wednesday to Sunday, the venue will bring a unique offering to the area.

The state-of-the-art facility will feature the brand’s first-ever ‘Distillery Door’, offering tastings, a barrel room, live music and a smokehouse BBQ dining experience.

The distillery will produce Tin Shed Distilling Co.’s renowned premium whiskies, vodka, rum and gin – all distilled and aged onsite.

Front-of-house operations will be led by industry veterans, Jaime Fraser (former manager of NOLA) and Roman Tazhdynov (previously owner of Bibliotheca and Suzie Wong).

Created by head chef Anthony Albrice, the menu will boast bold, authentic flavours paired with produce sourced from the Adelaide Hills and across South Australia.

One of the few dedicated live music venues in the Adelaide Hills, the distillery will host performances from some of South Australia’s top musicians every Friday through to Sunday.

The opening of the distillery marks the next chapter in Tin Shed Distilling Co.’s ‘journey in spirit’, which began from a humble backyard shed more than 20 years ago established by co-founders Vic Orlow and Ian Schmidt.

Tin Shed Distilling Co. is best known for its multi-award-winning Iniquity Whisky.

“Making the move from our small distillery in Welland to opening our first distillery door is a milestone for us,” said Mr Orlow and Mr Schmidt, both passionate artisanal distillers.

“We’re excited to welcome the public to experience our spirits just 23 minutes from the toll gate.”

Bookings for the new distillery open on October 18 and can be made via the Tin Shed website.

South Australian independently owned and run print publication, Adelaide Dining Magazine has announced its 2025 award finalists.

Currently reserved for clients of the magazine, the awards recognise the outstanding contribution of businesses to South Australia’s hospitality sector.

“These businesses and their respective teams work tirelessly to ensure their clients are treated to a premium experience”, says Adelaide Dining Magazine Director, Shantal Hart.

“They are deserving of recognition for their efforts, and these awards are a way of saying ‘thank you’ for their commitment to the industry”

First circulated in 2014, Adelaide Dining Magazine has been supporting SA’s hospitality industry ever since, with its premium print publication distributed throughout the states hotels, business lounges and tourist hot spots.

“Our 2024 edition marked ADM’s tenth anniversary, of which we celebrated our inaugural awards program which was a great success, so this will be our second year hosting the awards”, says Ms Hart.

“We couldn’t be more grateful for our category sponsors for helping us ensure we can continue to acknowledge our clients in this way”.

Winners will be announced at the Adelaide Dining Magazine 2025 edition launch and awards evening in December.

Adelaide Dining Magazine 2025 Award Categories & Finalists

Best Restaurant (CBD) – Sponsored by Adelaide BMW

• Chianti
• Restaurant Botanic
• Sol Rooftop

Best Restaurant (Regional) – Sponsored by Enzo’s at Home

• Hentley Farm
• Horizon at 1837
• Sidewood Estate

Best New Restaurant/Venue – Sponsored by RAA

• A Prayer for the Wild at Heart
• Enoteca
• Thai Room

SA Sourced Award – Sponsored by Brand SA

• Godi La Vita
• Kiin Restaurant
• Magill Estate Kitchen

Eco Eats Award – Sponsored by End Food Waste Australia

• Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant
• Magill Estate Restaurant
• The Currant Shed

Best Wine List – Sponsored by The National Wine Centre of Australia

• Adelaide Hills Wine Bar
• Coal Cellar + Grill
• The Kitchen (SkyCity)

Best Drinks List – Sponsored by Ambient Menu

• Ambra Spirits
• Bar Torino
• Casablabla

Best Product or Service – Sponsored by Forest Food Co.

• Bottega 1995
• Gardner Knives
• Weber Grill Academy

Women in Food Award – Sponsored by BPR

• Anna Aiossa (Sosta Argentinian Kitchen)
• Jessica Favaro-Richards (Favaro Group)
• Natalie Fazzari (Enoteca)

ADM Hall of Fame – Sponsored by HartLines Creative

• Lenzerheide Restaurant
• Luigi Delicatessen
• Sosta Argentinian Kitchen

For more information on the ADM Awards, get in touch here.

Rosa Mexicano has launched a second venue on The Parade in Norwood, bringing vibrant flavours of Mexico to the area with delicious tacos and margaritas.

After opening South Australia’s first Rosa Mexicano in Glenelg last year inspired by a love for Mexican culture and iconic painter Frida Kahlo, owners Navi Sekhon and Harpal Chugh are excited to bring the sensory experience to former venue of Paul’s Fish Café on The Parade.

A fun, bright pink sets the tone of the restaurant, with “Rosa Mexicano” translating to Mexican pink and Mexican rose.

The name is also a nod to the “Pink Zone/Zona Rosa” in Mexico City known for its shopping, nightlife and pride community.

The menu showcases modern Mexican flavours, with starters such as stuffed jalapenos, street style corn, and Mexican croquettes.

Mains dishes include tacos, ensaladas, enchiladas, burritos which have a signature style and choice of fillings, platos such as chimichangas, paella and fajitas.

Families will also be able to find something for little eaters, with a ninos menu including quesadillas and nachitos, and the night can be polished off with some delicious desserts including a Nutella quesadilla, cinnamon nachos, and hot homemade churros.

A Mexican dinner isn’t complete without a refreshing drink, and the restaurant’s wide-ranging drinks menu doesn’t disappoint, complementing any dish on offer with shaken or frozen margaritas, cocktails, sangrias, wine, spirits and tequilas.

Rosa Mexicano is open daily from 11.30am – 9pm

SA LOCATIONS

Norwood SA: 218 The Parade, Norwood SA 5067 

Glenelg, SA: 9a Moseley Square, Glenelg, SA 5045 

The country’s premier eating and drinking festival, Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel will return to South Australia in 2025 from Friday 2 May to Sunday 11 May. 

The 2024 festival showcased the best of the state’s produce, people, and places to visitors and locals alike with more than 150 events held across South Australia.

A record crowd of more than 77,000 people visited the festival hub Town Square in the Adelaide CBD.   

Minister for Tourism, Zoe Bettison said Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel tells the story of South Australia’s culinary scene with a curated program of events across 10 days.

“Tasting Australia showcases the state as a world-renowned eating and drinking hotspot. The festival brings together hospitality professionals from around the globe, connecting them with our amazing produce and producers in South Australia,” said Minister Bettison.

“Every year the event continues to shine a light on the fantastic food and drink experiences, both in Adelaide and in our regions, and I look forward to what is in store for the program in 2025.”

The festival’s creative team will be led by Festival Director Karena Armstrong, alongside Food Curator Kane Pollard and Drinks Curators Meira Harel and Banjo Harris Plane.

“We know that South Australia is home to some of the best produce, producers, and hospitality in the country and perhaps the world; as the creative team, it is our vision to share that message far and wide through the festival program,” said Karena Armstrong. 

“We hope to inspire visitors, chefs, producers, drinks makers, media and industry leaders to experience the best of our state and hero South Australia within their networks.”

Established in 1997, Tasting Australia is one of the country’s longest running eating and drinking festivals.

The 2025 program will be announced later this year – stay up to date at the Tasting Australia website.