Shake Roasters – Introduction Shake Roasters is an excellent café serving some of the best coffee in Tasmania and tasty pastries (Russell Street Bakery, Pigeon Whole Bakery). It is situated in the centre of the Moonah retail strip which is in an outer(ish) suburb of Hobart where many young hipsters […]
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Stillwater Restaurant
♥♥ Stillwater Restaurant Introduction Stillwater Restaurant has been a stalwart of the Launceston restaurant scene for many years. They have maintained their impeccable standards of food and service over this period and walking in there now you still feel the energy that is a hallmark of this place. During that […]
Freycinet Marine Farm: Perfect Oysters
Freycinet Marine Farm – Introduction The Freycinet Marine Farm has been operating for almost 20 years now. You can visit here to purchase oysters to eat at one of the outside tables or to take away. But there is more than just oysters. This simple café serves oysters which are […]
Eumarrah Organic Food Store: Perfect Tomatoes
Eumarrah is a friendly place where you can locate many good organic products such as nuts, flours, probiotic yoghurt and organic non-roasted muesli.
Ashbolt Farm: Great Olive Oil
Ashbolt Farm Olive Oil is one of the best and most consistent oils produced in Tasmania. The dark green colour and the deep flavour set it apart. From the moments you see the dark, intense, deep green liquid languidly dripping from the bottle, you know you are about to experience […]
The benefits of fermentation
This fermentation article was first authored by Sue Dyson and Roger McShane in 2009 and published on the foodtourist.com site. It has been updated for the release of tasmania.foodtourist.com to reflect the vibrant fermenting culture occurring in Tasmania over the last few years. We all love fermented foods! Sushi would […]
Unpacked: Excellent Organics Shop
Unpacked – Introduction Unpacked is an organic and wholefoods store in suburban Kingston, south of Hobart. They have an excellent range of organic products including fresh vegetables. The Unpacked staff are always anxious to assist and have pleasant smiles for their customers. For those wanting to cut down of their […]
Blackhearts & Sparrows: Organic wines
Blackhearts & Sparrows has a carefully selected array of interesting wines from Australia and beyond. It is wonderful to have a place where the wines are selected based on their provenance and not just a race to the bottom in the price stakes. You can always find something interesting from […]
Provenance Growers – Great Vegetables and Herbs
♥♥♥ Provenance Growers – Introduction Provenance Growers is run by passionate growers Paulette Whitney and her partner Matt Deakin. Together they sell the most amazing array of high quality vegetables, herbs and flowers to leading restaurants and direct to the public at Salamanca Market on Saturday mornings. The service they […]
Sonny: An exciting wine bar
Sonny – Introduction Sonny was established by Matt Breen now the owner and head chef at Ogee. Sonny is an exciting tiny bar and eatery in Hobart’s CBD opened to the delight of locals who are looking for interesting libations selected by the now owner Alister Robertson. With Sonny now […]