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 […]
Author: Sue Dyson and Roger McShane
Tasmania’s Vibrant Coffee Scene
Tasmania’s Coffee Scene – Introduction During the long period that we have been monitoring the food and drinks 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 our […]
Swims East Coast Coffee – Excellent Coffee
Swims Scamander – Introduction Swims East Coast Coffee has provided an invaluable service of Tasmania’s East Coast. It is simply the best place to stop for a serious coffee roasted by experts and made with care and attention. We have called in here a couple of times and been delighted […]
Lease 65 – Delicious oysters
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 […]
Off Center – A Strong Coffee Program
Off Center – Introduction Off Center (yes, that is the way they spell it) can be found in a quiet back street in the Launceston CBD. It is worth seeking out as it has some of the best coffee in the city and some good snacks such as toasties, mortadella […]
Hill Street Grocer – A Great Grocery Store
Hill Street Grocer – Introduction The Hill Street Grocer occupies sparkling premises just along the street from where they started. This corner location sees larger premises, a homewares section, a large cheese room and cheese display and an expanded prepared foods section. You can even buy the famous Cat’s Tongue […]
Hillwood Fresh Food- Rare and Exotic Fungi
Hillwood Fresh Food – Introduction The Hillwood Fresh Food stand at the Harvest Launceston market is a compulsory stop for us to stock up on their range of fresh, exotic mushrooms for which they are renowned. Here they always have very fresh mushrooms of very high quality. But, it is […]
The Best of Launceston – Dining, Drinking and Shopping
The Best of Launceston – Introduction Launceston has always waxed and waned in the food and drink offerings that are available. It seems to shine for a year or two and then go to sleep. That is our observation in more than thirty years of visiting this northern city. This […]
Cinco Passiones – An Engaging Bar
Cinco Passiones – Introduction Cinco Passiones occupies a delightful, airy space on the second floor of the Earls Court 1950s building in Launceston where they serve snacks, cocktails, some wines and some beer. But the real reason to go here is for the welcoming service and the skillfully-made cocktails, many […]
Havilah – A Comfortable Bar
Havilah – Introduction Havilah is a very welcome addition to the Launceston bar scene. It is comfortable, it provides efficient service, it serves modern wines and it serves very tasty food. The fit out for this bar has been done with a great deal of thought and there are different […]