Introduction to Cygnet Cygnet is certainly becoming a drawcard for food tourists. The Cannery Complex is drawing people from far and wide for their great pizza events and the vegetarian dinners on Saturday nights. The Cygnet Garden Larder has an interesting range of organic products and always has interesting mushrooms […]
Sunbear in Hobart’s CBD is currently serving the best breakfast dishes! The dishes have been designed with thought and care and the result is very tasty and satisfying food. Sunbear – Introduction Sunbear has been operating now for some time, but recently we have noticed a change (for the better) […]
The Oyster Province – Introduction The Oyster Province was established by Yvonne Young and Steve Leslie at Taranna in south-east Tasmania and are one of the few oyster producers to grow the native Ostrea Angasi oysters in commercial quantities (Blue Lagoon at Boomer Bay are another). Ostrea Angasi are a […]
Blue Lagoon – Introduction Blue Lagoon is one of only a few oyster producers in Tasmania that specialises in the production of native Ostrea Angasi oysters as well as the ubiquitous Pacific Oysters (including the rarer golden shelled variety). There are two interesting issues relating to the Blue Lagoon operation. […]
The Kiosk – Introduction The Kiosk at the Agrarian Kitchen Eatery was born of the COVID crisis but has morphed into a successful operation in its own right. People come here to sit on the pleasant lawns and picnic on the snacks (think veal sausage rolls and lamb and vegetable […]
Audrey Coffee – Introduction We were delighted when Audrey Coffee made the brave move of opening on Hobart’s Eastern Shore, an area not noted for excellence in food and drinks. However, their vibrant coffee, cheery dispositions and tasty food have made them a firm local fixture, even to the extent […]
Villino Hobart – Introduction Villino in Criterion Street is a long term player in the quality end of the coffee scene. They are a roaster of single origin beans and have a busy cafe. There is more information on their Web site here. From this Web site you can also […]
Pilgrim Coffee – Introduction Pilgrim Coffee is back! The last two years have seen a major hole in the Hobart coffee scene with Pilgrim being taken out by a major fire which tore through the premises one night. Now they are back in action with some major changes. For a […]
Tasmania’s Coffee Scene – Introduction During the long period that we have been monitoring the food, drinks and coffee scene in Tasmania we have noticed both good and bad developments. Bad things that have happened include the increased use of systemic sprays in the agricultural sector which cause harm to […]
Lease 65 – Introduction Lease 65 oysters can be found at Moulting Bay on the road to Binalong Bay just near St Helens. Here they produce some of the best Pacific Oysters in Tasmania. If the sign is out you can stop here to buy unopened or opened oysters at […]