Author: Sue Dyson and Roger McShane

Marla Singer

Marla Singer – Memorable Food and Drinks

Marla Singer – Introduction We have, for a long time, thought that there are a number of opportunities for food outlets and drink outlets on the Eastern shore. Our IT business sees us working in the Government offices in this area quite often, for example, and we are always looking […]

Wondr.

Wondr. – Memorable Coffee from Villino roastery

Wondr. – Introduction A long term player on the coffee scene in Hobart is Villino with their eponymous retail outlet in the centre of Hobart in Criterion Street. They also supply roasted beans to other leading retail places such as Audrey in Rosny and Pigeon Whole in Argyle Street. Now […]

Omotenashi sign at entrance

Omotenashi – Delightful food and service

Omotenashi – Introduction Omotenashi is a brave new venture launched by relatively new arrivals in Tasmania, Sophie Pope and Lachlan Colwill. They first came to the attention of food lovers during their stint at the Port Cygnet Cannery, then with gigs with Dier Makr and at 7 and a half […]

Westbase Pastoral

Westbae Pastoral

Not many people have heard of the town of Nook in Tasmania’s north-west coast region. It is quite close to the coastal side of Sheffield on the rolling green hills fanning out from below the imposing rock-crowded pinnacle of Mount Roland. Well, that is where Westbae Pastoral is situated on […]

Arundel Farm

Arundel Farm – Sustainable Farm Tasmania

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 […]

Small Grain

Small Grain – Bold flavors

Small Grain – Introduction Small Grain has delighted market-goers at the highly regarded Harvest Launceston market in Launceston on Saturday mornings and they continue to do so. But they have also taken to bricks and mortar opposite Princes Square and right next door to Prince’s Square Bar where customers can […]

Wide Awake Coffee

Wide Awake Specialty Coffee – Great coffee

Wide Awake Specialty Coffee – Introduction Wide Awake Specialty Coffee is a relatively new venue on the fringe of North Hobart, but the operators are skilled professionals who have been involved in other ventures such as the excellent Sash in Sandy Bay and the quirky Agent Cooper in Glenorchy. They […]

Rosie Granola

Rosie in My Midnight Dreams – Exciting venue

Rosie in My Midnight Dreams – Introduction The Brooke Street Pier was a great addition to the Hobart waterfront. It was a building of the right type (not too intrusive and not too garish) and it attracted some good tenants such as Aloft and the Glass House. Now it has […]

Devil's Own Ice Creamery

The Devil’s Own Ice Creamery

The Devil’s Own – Introduction After a pleasant walk from the centre of Launceston through the iconic City Park, turn left along Lawrence Street and you will find a set-back cottage serving the best ice cream in that northern city, called The Devil’s Own Ice Creamery. This used to be […]

Three Peaks Organics

Three Peaks Organics – Beautiful Blueberry Products

Three Peaks Organics – Introduction One fruit picking job we don’t mind doing occasionally is picking blueberries. The bushes are just the right height, depending on the variety. Unlike strawberries which require you to bend low and apples where you have to climb, blueberries are just right! At optimal ripeness, […]