Miranda Tapsell in Top End Wedding.

Film

Top End Wedding is a comedy with a sincere sense of place

Creating something original – let alone poignant – within the genre of romantic comedy is not easy. But Top End Wedding is a unique Australian story with a genuine emotional payoff for its audience, writes screen lecturer Stuart Richards.

Music

Music review: Food Glorious Food

Conductor and presenter Guy Noble is a charmer, and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s Food Glorious Food selection of pieces at the Town Hall proved to be the same – complete with a surprise contribution from food icon Maggie Beer.

Books & Poetry

Re-examining the life and crimes of a serial poisoner

SA writer Samantha Battams’ new book The Secret Art of Poisoning takes a fresh look at the life and crimes of Martha Needle, the Adelaide-born serial poisoner tried and executed for the murder of her brother-in-law in 1894.

Restaurants

Brisket better than Texas - right here in SA

It started with a gift voucher for a gourmet dinner at Mount Lofty House in gratitude for a month of elderly-dog sitting.  It ended with one of the most surprising hedonic experiences I have had.

Food & Wine Events

A choc-fuelled fest, chilli galore, Mechanics of Botanics

Upcoming food and drink happenings in SA, including this weekend’s Nutella Palooza, Madame Hanoi’s Chilli Festival, a Spanish-inspired lunch at Victor’s Place, a botanical lesson with Never Never at Uraidla Hotel, and Mismatch’s ‘Evil Rising’ tap takeover.