The new venture of ex-Manse chef Ayhan Erkoc (also previously of Sydney's Marque and Pier, and not to mention the world's best restaurant, Copenhagen's Noma), Celsius is the most anticipated newcomer to Adelaide's restaurant scene for some time. The much-hyped fine diner has already received rapturous reviews for its experimental menu and focus on hyperlocal produce. Erkoc has planted a kitchen garden to supply the restaurant with much of its vegetables, and has even gone as far as organising "foraging expeditions" to find seasonal, wild-growing ingredients usually overlooked and growing around the city.
The a la carte menu is fresh, innovative and reasonably priced, while the eight course degustation menu features such morsels as the Vegetable Patch, with snails, herbs, "soil", flowers and raw and pickled vegetables, and a ceviche of kingfish, wasabi snow and pickled cucumber. Even bar snacks are haute-cuisine here, like the tantalising and appetite-whetting bubbled pork crackling with yoghurt and fennel pollen.
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Posted by:
dja
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3 October 2011, 8.58pm
A Star
We shuddered a little when we arrived - we were catching up with some old friends we hadn't seen for ten years, and the glass and hard surfaces suggested that there would be lots of noise - we were wrong - the table for four was at the front, offering views of the street and the restaurant, but the glass dividers ensured that there was no noise and we could converse in civilized tones. The welcome was warm and efficient, and the water glasses were filled as we sat down, and the ordered drinks appeared shortly thereafter. We opted for the degustation menu which was altered slightly without a fuss to accommodate the dietary requirements of one of our group. The dishes were explained in plain language as they were delivered, and the service was attentive without being obtrusive. There was probably too much food, but the tastes and presentation were first class. We hope that Celsius is still there next time we visit the City of Churches.
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Posted by:
phillippo
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25 January 2011, 4.18pm
Couples, Friends or Groups
The feature of this resturant, after the fine food, is the thoughtful layout which is roomy and provides a feeling of privacy. There are curtained booths for couples (beware the curtains are see- through) and tables for 4 are cunningly positioned to avoid interaction with other diners. If you have a group you might like to part at the illuminated marble long table. The lamb was delicious with subtle flavours and the vegetables fresh from the garden. Mine host was friendly but the serving staff seemed just a tad off hand. This was the ideal place to catch up with friends we hadn't seen for years.
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