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 […]
Six Russell Bistro – Introduction We have already provided a substantial story about the Six Russell Bakery and Coffee venue as well as the food items that are on sale in that area. These parts of Six Russell have been embraced by Hobartians and many interestate visitors given the number […]
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 […]
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 […]
Garagistes has closed – but we have included it here due to its historic importance This is a review we published on the international foodtourist site in 2013 while Garagistes was still in operation – it closed in March 2015 after opening in 2010. ====================== Garagistes is now in its […]
Trophy Room – Introduction Trophy Room in North Hobart has burst onto the scene and been busy from Day 1! The owners, Rose and James started with interesting breakfast options, very good pastries, excellent bread and a variety of lunch options. However they have now moved to serving lunch and […]
Ogee – Introduction Ogee is a welcome addition to the Hobart dining scene and it has certainly garnered a strong following in its first year of operation. Led by owner/chef Matt Breen the restaurant has settled into a solid menu which offers interesting choices within ten savoury dishes and one […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]