Le Petit Chou – Introduction Le Petit Chou is a welcome addition to the Launceston coffee and pastries scene. Petit Chou is a pleasant venue and a nice place to sit while enjoying a professionally made pastry (by a Frenchman) and a very good coffee. You can order from the […]
Tidal Coffee – Introduction Seven Mile Beach is an enigma in Tasmania. It is quite close to Hobart and very close to the airport – but it feels like it miles from anywhere and that living there is like living in a coastal resort. And now, into the mix comes […]
East Coast Summary The east coast of Tasmania is a beautiful area to explore – there are stunning views everywhere you turn with the highlight being the rugged mountains and beautiful beaches on the Feycinet Peninsula. Other must-visit areas on the east coast are the “Gulch” at Bicheno and, further […]
Lottie Lane – Moonah Lottie Lane is the new name for the coffee roaster business in Moonahcreated by the owners of the Straight Up coffee outlet in Liverpool St, Hobart. We have described some of the beans that we have enjoyed from this roastery in our description of Straight Up […]
Six Russell – The Beginning Monday 16th December 2024 marked the commencement of a new food and drinks venture in the heart of Sandy Bay with the long-awaited opening of the Six Russell bakery, coffee outlet and food shop (the French would call it an Épicerie, but more of that […]
Wondr. – Introduction A long term player on the coffee scene in Hobart is Villino with their eponymous retail outlet in the centre of Hobart in Criterion Street. They also supply roasted beans to other leading retail places such as Audrey in Rosny and Pigeon Whole in Argyle Street. Now […]
Wide Awake Specialty Coffee – Introduction Wide Awake Specialty Coffee is a relatively new venue on the fringe of North Hobart, but the operators are skilled professionals who have been involved in other ventures such as the excellent Sash in Sandy Bay and the quirky Agent Cooper in Glenorchy. They […]
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 […]
Country Tasmania – Finding interesting food Let’s start this story with a warning! There is a lot of publicity promulgated in the press and tourism literature about Tasmania being a foodie haven. This is only partly true. There are many great places to eat in Tasmania, but you may not […]
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 […]