83 on Currie

Merkel and Myrtle returned to 83 on Currie. This time Merkel tried the Jaffa Iced Chocolate. This was served, like the iced chocolate, in a tall glass with a scoope of vanilla icecream, a squirt of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate powder on top. The orange flavour was well balanced with the chocolate. This is a unique drink and was creamy and refreshing for $4.60.

Lizzie's

There have been a couple of changes of business on Unley Road. Abrieux seems to have shut up shop with a promise to return soon. Across the road Duffy's Bakery has changed hands and is now Lizzie's. Merkel and Myrtle had breakfast there recently. It still sells pies and cakes, but also has a breakfast and lunch menu. There is plenty of seating inside and outside.

Hot chocolate and iced chocolate were on the beverage list but the flavoured syrups seemed to have disappeared. The standard hot chocolate came in a glass mug and saucer with a pink marshmallow. It was topped with a white froth and a sprinkle of chocolate powder. There was not enough chocolate in it for the seasoned hot chocolate drinker.

C'est Ci Bon Snack Bar

C'est Ci Bon is an unassuming snack bar at 133 Waymouth Street. There are three small tables inside and a couple more on the footpath outside. It provides a range of sandwiches and snacks.

The hot chocolate was served in white mug on a saucer that did not quite fit the mug. It was topped with a white froth and plenty of chocolate powder. The drink was creamy and but the milk chocolate flavour was not particularly good. It cost four dollars.

Obun Chef

The signature dish of this little shop on 118 King William Street is the "Obun". This is a little bun with various flavoured custards inside. They also do bubble tea. Obun Chef also has a short menu of Asian lunches and other beverages. There are only have five or six tables inside on this busy city corner so you have to be opportunistic to get a table.  This place is on the corner between the Starlight Lunch Bar and New York Coffee Bar.

The hot chocolate comes in an elegant glass with a handle and is topped with a white froth and sprinkle of chocolate powder. The drink is creamy and has a reasonably good milk chocolate flavour. It was only $3.00 for the glass.

Steven ter Horst Chocolatier

This is a retail outlet for Steven ter Horst's very special chocolates but they also provide desserts, coffees and hot chocolates for the dine-in customer.

On a previous visit the shop was not properly geared up for a good hot chocolate but recently the hot chocolate was creamy and nicely frothed to compliment the wonderful Belgian Chocolate taste of the drink. This was served in a ceramic cup and saucer and cost $5.50.

Beginners and Cocolat

Merkel & Myrtle saw the movie "Beginners" recently. This was a melancholy film. The depiction of the relationships between the various characters in general was excellent but the themes of sadness put a dampner on the relationship between the two main characters. The relationship between the main character, played by Ewen McGregor and his dog had more electricity than his relationship with the character played by the georgious Melanie Laurent, which seemed inexplicable. This is a senstive and enjoyable film but a little slow in patches.

Merkel had the chilli hot chocolate in Cocolat at Rundle Street afterwards. This packed a good punch and went well with the jaffa chocolate cake.

Café Delicieuse, Iced

Café Delicieuse is one of those is hidden away on Wyatt Street of Grenfell Street and does not seem to be as popular as it deserves to be. They furnishings have changed since last time your reviewer visited but it is still a comfortable place with plenty of seating inside and out.

The iced chocolate came in a tall glass topped with icecream, cream and a sprinkle of chocolate powder. Chocolate syrup decorated the inside of the glass and the chocolate flavour was still good. The drink probably cost about $4.50.