For family recipes handed down for generations, Adelaide diners are heading to Ballaboosta on Halifax Street. With a name meaning the perfect homemaker, it is no surprise this is a family kitchen where love and values are served up on every plate and in every flavoursome bite. Exposed brick and wood exude a casual, relaxed vibe which, with the addition of mood lighting, becomes more intimate and inviting as a dinner destination. Perhaps begin with a choice of mezze dips and wood fired pita or grilled halloumi with rocket and cherry tomatoes, before moving onto the likes of a wild mushroom pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, marinated artichokes, eggplant, roast capsicum, goats cheese and Kalamata olives. For a sweet finish, try the Knefeh spun pastry with a rich custard centre.