Keeping it real
FORGET about your posh delis and artisan cafes, a trip to Hela Continental Smallgoods is a real rustic adventure. First off, you have to make an acute turn on the […]
Category Archives: Hilton
Spicy treat
PAKORAS. They’re on the menu of just about every Indian restaurant, but Kesari’s would have to be the best I’ve ever eaten. The chickpea batter was crisp and the little […]
The Heart of Hilton
Situated high on the hill in the heart of the newly re-styled Hilton Precinct the South Street Alehouse has stood the test of time. Owners Vince and Silvana have been […]
What a lovely pear
THE D’Angermobile screeched to a halt outside what I reckon is our latest “find” — Pear Tree Pizzeria in Hamilton Hill. We’d been en route elsewhere, but the restaurant’s gorgeous […]
Sweet, baby, sweet
D’ANGEROUS DAVE and I discovered Sweet Desires by chance, well actually because The Local Cafe in Hilton had great savoury edibles but we needed a sugar fix. We spotted the […]
Something Local & Sweet
HOW would you be. Two The Locals reviewed in two weeks, both with great food. Both very different establishments. Last week it was the old Seaview Hotel, recently rebadged, while […]
Loving Local
THE LOCAL CAFE, Hilton by JENNY D’ANGER: The Indonesians embraced the Middle-East’s martabbq aeons ago, making it their own, and a signature dish for countless street hawkers. Originating in Yemen, […]
Doing “The Block” in Hilton
THE LOCAL CAFE, Hilton: The Local Café in Hilton did its own version of TV program The Block. The self-imposed challenge was to do a complete reno of this popular café in […]
Jack of all trades – master of all
SOUTH STREET ALE HOUSE, Hilton: “At South Street Ale House you can find everything under one roof.” South Street Ale House has done something not many has done. They’ve done it all […]