Cult Logic Coffee Cult Logic is a new favourite of ours in Hobart. They both roast the beans they serve and also run the coffee shop in collins Streeet that they have recently opened. It is a great venue with excellent coffee (both espresso and filter) and a range of […]
Kenyak Chocolates We have recently been exposed to Kenyak chocolates which are made in Hobart. They are absolutely beautiful, crafted with care using chocolate that has been sourced from the famous Felchlin chocolate makers in Switzerland. The owner, Chris Greentree, specialises in couverture chocolate which has a higher level of […]
Scholé – Introduction Hobart is undertaking a renaissance at present unlike nothing we have seen for many decades. Often we have seen a single restaurant open which everyone flocked to but rarely have we seen so many restaurants arriving at virtually the same time and rarely have we seen a […]
Arundel Farm – Derwent Valley First to the location of Arundel Farm! Arundel Farm is located in the Derwent Valley, just over 50 kilometres north-west of Hobart. It is not very far from the Two Metre Tall property and quite close to the town of Bushy Park, but on the […]
Turkish Tukka Sandy Bay Turkish Tukka Sandy Bay has arrived after its relatively long run in Launceston where it has been a welcome part of the food scene there. It is informal, it has friendly staff and the food is very good. The meats at Turkish Tukka Sandy Bay are […]
Le Petit Chou – Introduction Le Petit Chou is a welcome addition to the Launceston coffee and pastries scene. Petit Chou is a pleasant venue and a nice place to sit while enjoying a professionally made pastry (by a Frenchman) and a very good coffee. You can order from the […]
Tidal Coffee – Introduction Seven Mile Beach is an enigma in Tasmania. It is quite close to Hobart and very close to the airport – but it feels like it miles from anywhere and that living there is like living in a coastal resort. And now, into the mix comes […]
East Coast Summary The east coast of Tasmania is a beautiful area to explore – there are stunning views everywhere you turn with the highlight being the rugged mountains and beautiful beaches on the Feycinet Peninsula. Other must-visit areas on the east coast are the “Gulch” at Bicheno and, further […]
Melshell Oysters – Introduction Melshell Oysters is one of the surprising Tasmanian hidden gems. As you drive along the beautiful East Coast A3 highway, just north of Swansea you will see a sign pointing to this place and you divert along a country road that follows a sand spit culminating […]
Serious ramen at Ranita Ramen We are going to start this story with a discussion of the Lucinda wine bar in Hobart. The reason why should become obvious shortly. We have been enjoying the wine and food there ever since it opened. The owner is a personal friend and some […]