Considering they come with a back story of burgers, pizza and anti pasto, the team behind Pancho Villa have exceeded all expectations. To be honest, I’m astonished. The standards they have already set, even so early in their life, are supremely high and will be hard to beat. I can only imagine how good Pancho Villa is going to be in a couple of months time with a few more menu tweaks and few thousand hours of service under their belts!
Australian Food
Mandarin Duck | Hobart
Duck is truly a gift from the gods, and the team behind Mandarin Duck know how to treat their produce with the respect it deserves. With the duck alone I would have been happy, yet to find such a satisfying range of dumplings and other small dishes on offer was a welcome surprise, and reason enough to return.
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Osteria at Stefano Lubiana | Hobart
When it comes to Italian food in Hobart, the bar keeps rising higher and higher! From Don Camillo, to Maldini, to Capital, and now Osteria…we’re spoilt for choice, and we haven’t even tried The Italian Pantry or Cultura yet! One fantastic aspect of Osteria is how many options it provides, from a simple wine tasting at their cellar door, to a light meal, to a three course lunch with all the trimmings. The quality of their ingredients is second to none, making the absolute most of their own biodynamic garden, and the seasonal produce for which Tasmania is renowned. We absolutely adored Osteria at Stefano Lubiana and we’re sure you will too!
The Black Footed Pig | Hobart
Hand me a never ending packet of Tim Tams and a bottomless tube of Pringles and I could quite easily spend the rest of my days on the couch, 2008 NRL grand final on repeat, alternating between sweet and savoury until either my belly moulded itself to the shape of the coffee table or I succumbed to the inevitable coronary!
Aløft – the prequel | Hobart
The most exciting development in Tasmania’s food scene in 2015 has been the emergence of Aløft, brain child of local chef Christian Ryan and his good friend Glenn Byrnes (recently of Garagistes fame), and supported by Heiki Stanley (ex-Pilgrim) and Madeleine Paske of MONA’s The Source.
They aren’t opened just yet, but read on for a sneak peek…!
PerMission to Eat | Hobart
PerMission to Eat has a heart of gold, and is going out of its way to make a difference to Hobart’s less privileged, whether that be through a free meal or through the numerous employment opportunities that have arisen as a result of the resounding success of the cafe. The atmosphere is laid back, the service cheerful and the outlook sunny! Take the short walk out of town to experience quality dishes being created under the gaze of one of Tasmania’s best chefs, and walk back again knowing you’ve put a smile on someone’s face.
A return to The Mill on Morrison | Hobart
We recently returned to The Mill on Morrison in search of great food and good night out. Our last experience of their tapas-style menu had its fair share of ups and down; how would they fare two years on?
Wine tasting at Wobbly Boot Vineyard
Wobbly Boot Vineyard is one of Tasmania’s youngest vineyards, and the first vintage is always and exciting event! We joined Paul, Lynda and Isaac as part of their ‘Open Weekend’ to taste their wine and enjoy the fantastic property on which the vines have been planted.
Saigon Express Bánh Mì
If you’re in Hobart and want the closest thing to an authentic Vietnamese bánh mì that you can get, then Saigon Express is the place for you! At a meagre $5 per roll this is an absolute steal and is the perfect lunch option for anyone living or working in the vicinity.