Jacqui Lim is a passionate advocate for the food and wine industry, known for connecting people through great food.
Whether she’s organising events, recommending restaurants, or sharing her experiences on Instagram at @jacquisfoodfetish, Jacqui brings people together one meal at a time.
Follow her for a taste of Australia’s best dining experiences.
Appellation
Tasting Menu $175
The stylish Appellation restaurant overlooks the vineyards and rolling hills. The chefs work in harmony with the seasons, with fresh ingredients from local growers and farmers combined with the best from the kitchen garden. The result – a contemporary Australian tasting menu inspired by the region’s landscape, produce and community. Enhance your experience with an optional wine pairing featuring drops from the surrounding valleys and enjoy the accompanying stories. This place is all about provenance and capturing the essence of the Barossa.
The Louise, Marananga
@appellationrestaurant
Restaurant Aptos
16 courses $495
In a meticulously and tastefully renovated old church in Stirling, Aptos offers a multi-level immersive dining experience that challenges what and how you eat. Justin James’ 16-course menu is consumed across three dining rooms and showcases uniquely Australian native ingredients with matched beverages, incredible service and attention to every tiny detail. With only 14 guests per sitting, it’s a truly intimate and special adventure. From my World’s 50 Best restaurant travels, this is right up there with the best.
147 Mount Barker Rd, Stirling
@restaurant.aptos
Luma Restaurant
Entrees $20 – $26, Mains $34 – $48, Tasting menus $95 and $145
Set within the elegant Art Nouveau surrounds of The Playford, beneath the glow of a striking ceiling-length chandelier, Luma Restaurant offers refined European-inspired dining that blends classical techniques with contemporary flair. Executive Chef Hugh Hazelwood’s thoughtfully crafted and beautifully plated dishes are regionally inspired and highlight the best of seasonal and local produce. Save room for something special and end with the spectacular Bombe Alaska. Luma is a little piece of luxury on North Terrace.
120 North Tce, Adelaide
@luma_restaurantandbar
Africola
Smaller $15 – $22, Mains $28 – $55, Feed Me $90
South African-born Duncan Welgemoed’s Africola is Adelaide’s award-winning African-inspired restaurant that has stood the test of time. Oozing with soul and personality, it’s the place for big, bold flavours, good vibes and a good time. The open-plan kitchen delivers food cooked with spice, fire and smoke so expect tasty grilled and smoked meats, seafood and veggies. Pickles and ferments also feature. Must-haves include the famous crispy chicken skin sandwich, the signature Peri Peri Chicken and the Goolwa Pipis. Yebo!
34 East Tce, Adelaide
@africola_soundsystem
The Salopian Inn
Small $10 – $28, Larger $32 – $106, Feed Me $90
In a heritage McLaren Vale homestead, The Salopian Inn is renowned for its eclectic farm-to-table cuisine and warm hospitality. The food is a blend of modern Australian and global flavours, with everything made from scratch. Seasonal menus are shaped by the restaurant’s organic kitchen garden, with other produce chosen for its local, ethical and sustainable credentials. The famous steamed pork buns and dumplings are a must, and head down into the cellar to choose your drop from the impressive selection.
Cnr Main/McMurtrie Rd, McLaren Vale
@salopianinn
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