Longley Organic Farm – Introduction Longley Farm is a small producer of very good vegetables just south of Hobart, but in a pristine area on the slopes of Mt Wellington where the cold winters help in the production of hardy vegetables with great flavour. They also have a small farm-gate […]
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Tom McHugo’s – CLOSED!!!!!
Tom McHugo’s -CLOSED!!!!! Tom McHugo’s is sadly closed. We are going to leave our story on here to remind people reading this site about what a wonderful and important place Tom McHugo’s was to the people of Hobart. Tom McHugo’s is a traditional pub in the centre of Hobart where […]
Saint John – A beer lover’s paradise
♥♥ Saint John is a vibrant, lively bar in Launceston that specialises in local and imported beer. They have up to 15 on tap using a unique tap system behind the bar connected to kegs in the cool room through the wall. You can also peruse the shelves for beers […]
Rocky Top Farm – Stunning Organic Vegetables
Rocky Top Farm – Introduction Rocky Top Farm is a certified organic producer of high quality heirloom vegetables at Penna in Tasmania’s south in between Richmond and Penna. The farm takes advantage of rich clay soils derived from the Jurassic dolerite which is widespread in central Tasmania. Approximately 2 hectares […]
Timbre Kitchen in the Tamar Valley
Timbre Kitchen is a restaurant within the Velo Wines complex, but run independently. It is a pleasant venue with windows facing the vineyard and the Tamar River. The service is pleasant and the food interesting. We have only been once but the food we ate was flavoursome and interesting. It […]
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 quite […]
Templo – Great neighbourhood restaurant
Templo – Introduction 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 […]
Fico – Risotto Heaven
Fico – Introduction Fico in Macquarie Street is one of Hobart’s best and most popular restaurants. The transformation of this former newsagency cum café has been astounding. The owners and chefs here are Federica Andrisani and Oskar Rossi who are young but with lots of experience in high-end restaurants in […]
Bread and Butter – Amazing butter, great bread
Bread and Butter Overview Bread and Butter is a wonderful café in Launceston, opened by Olivia and Rob from the Tasmanian Butter Company who make some of Australia’s best cultured butter. Originally in Cimitiere Street, they have now moved to revamped premises in Elizabeth Street directly opposite Prince’s Square – […]
Lucinda – A Dynamic Bar and Restaurant
♥♥♥ Lucinda – A natural wine bar and restaurant Lucinda, the bar and restaurant in front of (and owned by) one of Hobart’s leading restaurants, Dier Makr, is now an essential part of the Hobart eating and drinking scene. The food and wine is closely overseen by Kobi Ruzicka who […]