In the lead-up to the Adelaide Fringe kicking off in February, we’re compiling a list of all the best places to eat in the major Fringe hubs, this week looking at Gluttony.
From its beginnings as a pop-up food and wine weekend in February, Gluttony has long established itself as a foodie hotspot at Fringe season.
There are three new dine-in experiences, a champagne and oyster bar and six new food truck vendors joining the lineup along with the usual suspects Gang Gang, Staazi & Co, Shibui and heaps more.
The type of dishes on the menu at Glenelg’s Oliveti. This picture: Claudia Dichiera/CityMag
Sam Worrall-Thompson, who owns well-loved venues Bar Lune, Spread, Dolly, Fettle and Oliveti, is bringing his culinary flair to Gluttony with two unique dine-in experiences. The specialty-built pop-up restaurants will be tucked behind the newly restored Rymill Park Lake.
The menus from the two dine-in spots will be similar to what you get at their restaurants, think small plates and pasta from Oliveti and modern Australian with a Southeast Asian twist from Bar Lune. They’ll be serving cocktails and meals six nights a week from 4pm ‘til late with bookings encouraged but walk-ins welcome.
This picture: Tristan Gassert/Unsplash
For the first time, Gluttony will activate the island in the middle of Rymill Park Lake with a champagne bar.
You can purchase international and local sparkling wines by bottle or glass. Expect Moet, Ruinart, Dom Perignon, Krug and Tasmania’s Chandon Sparkling.
The restored Rymill Park Lake will be a centrepiece for many Gluttony dine-in options this year. This picture: Helen Karakulak.
This is a pop-up from the Filipino Project which will serve up a menu at the crowd favourite Sometimes Always bar in its new spot in the old Rymill Park kiosk.
Local Bar will sit atop the Rymill Park hill with a specialty-built top deck with a 180-degree view of the park for you to enjoy SA wines and other beverages.
Tony’s is a laid-back Greek seafood taverna serving up staples like yiros and fresh seafood. They’ll welcome walk-in diners and have counter ordering to take away and enjoy elsewhere in the park.
This picture: Just Sticks/via Instagram
Tasty savoury snacks on a stick, think potato, waffles, garlic shoots and heaps more. One to try is their take on Taiwanese crispy fried giant squid, seasoned with their signature Sticks spice mix and served with spiced mayo.
Wagyu, smoky pork belly, or lamb shoulder are the types of meets you’ll find at La Boca. This picture: La Boca/via Instagram.
The North Terrace restaurant La Boca specialising in classic Argentinian cuisine will pop up in Rymill Park for the festival. Think BBQ grilled meats, sides like flatbread and salsa and sauces like chimichurri.
This picture: Nutrition Republic/via Instagram.
The health food café with spots on King William Road, Hyde Park and Plant 4 Bowden is coming to Gluttony. Expect the gluten-free, vegan, sugar-free options they’re known for and plenty of smoothies, bowls and nourishing treats.
Ong Noi has popped up at Beer & BBQ and Lucky Dumpling Market. This picture: Ong Noi/via Instagram
The team from Rundle Street’s modern Vietnamese eatery Ong and Fullarton’s sister restaurant Noi will join the BBQ lineup. From the menu, think festival treats like sticky pork ribs, and chips on a stick with an addictive five-spice seasoning.
The team behind Ragi’s New Deli and Naancho Naancho Man are bringing Spice Kitchen 89 to Gluttony and WOMAD this year. Expect samosas, rice bowls, mango lassi and more with gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options.
The Garden of Unearthly Delights. This picture: Andre Castellucci
This year, The Garden of Unearthly Delights has six new food offerings in its hub at Rundle Park/ Kadlitpina, including a Japanese Yakitori and a whimsical dessert experience.
The usual suspects like Gelatisimo, Gyoza Records, Twisted Potato, Corn Star and more will still be serving up your favourite Adelaide Fringe food to grab and go, but here’s what you can expect from the newer players.
Burnt Bird is the new charcoal-centric eatery from SHOSHO’s yakitori chef Chester Chan. Chester has over 12 years of experience, trained in Hong Kong, and specialises in Japanese cuisine. Chester recommends the chicken with taré and house-made shichimi togarashi as a must-try. Grab a seat around the grill and expect perfectly grilled skewers with premium ingredients and traditional charcoal techniques.
Chef Chester Chan’s expertise covers everything from sushi to skewers. Picture: supplied.
In keeping with the fiery theme, Africola chef Duncan Welgemoed will serve up his signature cooking style on the state’s largest fire pit. The menu is still under wraps, but you can expect the fresh, veggie-forward flavours Africola Canteen is known for. Bookings are essential for Flaming Galah.
Chef Duncan Welgemoed. This picture: Morgan Sette.
Africola’s Duncan Welgemoeda is also curating this dining experience for the garden, which returns for three Monday evenings after a successful 2024 season. Guest chefs from interstate will cook for outdoor diners as roaming Fringe performers entertain. The dining experience goes for about three hours and includes multiple courses, entertainment and a drink on arrival. Garden Feasts are ticketed on February 24, March 3 and March 10.
For something sweet, Dutch mini pancakes will be served with a large helping of whimsical circus charm in this new food offering. The Poffertjes Carousel is a pop-up specialising in fluffy, bite-sized Dutch pancakes served hot off the griddle, dusted in powdered sugar and topped with a range of sweet toppings. The pancake bar is a carousel, and acrobats play the role of servers, with performers comedically navigating the culinary treat as the carousel rotates.
This Mexican street food truck believes Mexican cuisine should be enjoyed by everyone, which is why their menu is entirely gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free. They’re known for tacos, loaded nachos, fries and corn ribs. Their chef’s pick of the menu is the loaded nachos with guacamole, house-made chipotle and verde sauce, pickled onion, fried shallots and choice of protein.
Taco Cartel. This picture: via Instagram
This one is pretty self-explanatory, if you’re a mac and cheese lover, the Mac Shack has got it in all forms, big bowls of it, mac toasties, and even mac n cheese and donuts. Their pick of the menu is a signature Mac n Cheese with waffles, stuffed with King Creole Fried Chicken.
Brava La Parilla is an authentic Argentinian grill specialising in the Argentinian fast-food staple choripan – a simple grilled chorizo sausage and crusty bread. Their recommended Adelaide Fringe food is their Chori Chicken with a signature Chimichurri sauce.
Brava! This picture: via Instagram
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