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Adelaide Bar & Restaurant
Adelaide, a tropical-based theme restaurant surrounded by greens all around, serves dishes from various cuisines as well as authentic homemade Goan dishes and some innovative cocktails. It is located at Calangute since October 2021. Adelaide initially opened up in the year 2013, as a small restaurant in Candolim and soon grew into a full-fledged restaurant that came to be loved by many international tourists. After being shut for 2 years due to the pandemic, Adelaide Bar and Restaurant moved away from the hustle and bustle of Candolim and changed its theme from rustic to tropical at Calangute.
The restaurant is run by a couple named Sandra and Krish. Both of them are well-qualified professionals who have the knowledge, experience, and skills required for operating the business. Sandra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts, while Krish has done his HSC. Prior to starting Adelaide, Sandra used to help out at her father’s restaurant while Krish used to work as a manager elsewhere.
It all started when Sandra’s mother realized that Sandra has great cooking skills and suggested to her the idea of starting her own business. Sandra initially took no interest in the idea. However, she later realized that as time passes, the authenticity of Goan food would also fade away. Hence, to keep it alive, after a short discussion with Krish, she planned on taking a step towards starting a restaurant. Sandra named the restaurant ‘ADELAIDE’, after her mother as a tribute to her.
Adelaide Restaurant is noted in Calangute for dishes like their pork belly and melt-in-the-mouth lamb chops. Talking about Goan dishes, Sandra prepares all of the Goan masalas at home on a motorized grinding rock, which is used by the chefs for preparation of various dishes. The response to the restaurant has been spectacular, with many customers appreciating the food for its Goan authenticity.
Customers fancy the special kingfish thali, pork belly, and crispy prawns while the most popular drinks among customers at the restaurant include mocktails like 'Miss Scarlet’, ‘Bahama Mama’, and ‘Pink Panther.’
Adelaide has different events scheduled for eveey week, such as karaoke night twice a week by different hosts, live music, live bands, and projection of live matches on a big screen every night. Adelaide also hosts private parties and events on festive occasions.
Like every business, Adelaide has grown slowly and steadily. People were always amazed at the local dishes that they served. As time passed, Adelaide introduced new dishes and captured the essence of various cuisines. They have become noted for lip-smacking continental dishes, like the pork belly which attracted customers, not just from different parts of Goa, but international tourists as well.
The pandemic wounded many businesses, especially in the hospitality industry. Like any other restaurant, Adelaide too is going through a tough time drawing its customers to its new location. They have high hopes for the upcoming tourist season. Their future plans include expanding their business at different locations and introducing new and creative dishes. Sandra and Krish advise that if anyone comes across an idea, try building upon it. Do not let the negatives get you down and know whom to share your business ideas with, as not everyone thinks alike.
