Images: @pompom_avenue
From the team behind Sofia, Part Time Lover and Just Down The Road, a new baby has been born. POMPOM is a brand-new dining destination that launched in Forestville this month, located behind the Keswick Army Barracks on Anzac Highway.
Joshua Baker, one of the co-owners, describes it as “like Sofia and Just Down The Road had a little child, and this is it – Sofia’s little toddler.”
The magic of POMPOM comes from the collaboration of several talented individuals. Joshua’s team has partnered with Spero Chapley, owner of Adelaide’s Finest Supermarkets, to create a space that’s truly one-of-a-kind.
“Teaming up with him has been an experience we can’t really describe,” Joshua says. “This business is going to grow into something way more than just food and beverage. That’s the big picture.”
When it comes to the food, the showstopper at POMPOM is their signature POMPOMs – an open pocket made from the famous Sofia bread – an oven cooked puffy pifa – that’s stuffed with the most delicious fillings. There’s different options to choose from, and Joshua assures that “it all tastes sick”.
Some standout menu items include THE SAV POMPOM: Sheftalies (Cypriot sausage), tzatziki, and Greek salad. The SALAMI POMPOM: Whipped ricotta, spicy salami, chili honey, and almonds. And the FRIED CHICKEN MILANESE POMPOM: Chicken cutlet, milanese salad, garlic butter, and parmesan.
Each POMPOM is fresh, fun and bursting with flavour. And if you’re still hungry, they’ve got pastries from Adelaide’s Finest, plus goodies like banana bread with salted caramel butter, a ‘POMPOM ACAI’, buttermilk pancakes, and more.
The entire site will eventually be called ‘Demonstration’, and Joshua hints at some seriously exciting collaborations and activations with Adelaide’s Finest. “There’s just so much that’s going to happen, it’s really hard to actually describe it. We’re just going to keep evolving,” he says.
“We’re going to get really creative with their team [Adelaide’s Finest] and keep adding to it.”
Even better, they plan to launch an event side to the space. From birthdays to weddings, they’re ready to host it all. While the event launch is still under wraps, you’ll want to keep an eye out for this new venue to shine as an function space soon.
With big plans ahead and a menu that keeps getting better, it’s safe to say this toddler is all grown up and ready to make a mark on Adelaide’s food scene.
What: POMPOM
When: Open 7am to 3pm from Monday to Friday | 8am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday
Where: 58 Maple Avenue, Forestville
Instagram: @pompom_avenue
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