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 […]
Restaurants
Peppina – Great Produce
Peppina – Introduction Peppina in the luxury Tasman Hotel is an important addition to the Hobart dining scene. The Italian-inflected menu is based on Tasmania’s best produce. It’s hard to imagine a more difficult time to open a restaurant than in the week Tasmania’s borders were opened to welcome not […]
The Seven and a Half Floor – Hidden Perfection
The Seven and a Half Floor – Introduction Note: We are going to leave this story here, but need to stress that it was always to be a one year exercise and the one year has now come and gone. Luke has moved on to other projects which we will […]
Hamlet – A wonderful community service
Hamlet – An Overview Hamlet has established itself as a restaurant serving very good food and coffee while providing a wonderful service to those in Hobart who are seeking the basic skills necessary to work in the hospitality industry. We need to stress that this amazing venue, while providing training […]
Dier Makr – Classy restaurant with delicious food
♥♥♥ Dier Makr – Introduction Dier Makr is one of the best restaurants in Hobart if you are looking for clever food cooked by a talented chef who uses the best ingredients from the best producers in Tasmania. It also has arguably the best wine list in the state and […]
Sunbear – Best Breakfast
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) […]
Sawak Cafe: Good, Authentic Malaysian Food
Background to our Malaysia experience Most of our experiences in Malaysia have been en route to somewhere else. But on one occasion we were lucky to be chosen to participate in an IT project in Kuala Lumpur for over a month. During that time we diligently ate in local restaurants […]
Tom McHugo’s – A local treasure
♥♥♥ Tom McHugo’s – Introduction Tom McHugo’s is a traditional pub in the centre of Hobart where the food is classic pub fare – but done very well and representing incredible value for money. But please remember that Tom McHugo’s is a pub and we want it to stay that […]
Me Wah – Great Chinese Restaurant
♥♥ Me Wah – Introduction Me Wah in Sandy Bay is a large, elegant and opulent establishment in the style of many of the better Melbourne or Hong Kong Chinese restaurants. The friendly and respectful service that has helped put their Launceston restaurant on the map continues here. This is […]
Templo – Great neighbourhood restaurant
♥ Templo is a tiny restaurant in Patrick Street just near Harrington St. The food here has an Italian influence. The menu is mercifully brief and you can either choose from the list chalked on the wall or just ask the chef to feed you. They have a short wine […]