Food from Tasmania

Whether it’s a burger with the lot or a degustation showcasing the fantastic local produce, here is a guide to some of the best (and worst!) restaurants and foods that you can find in our home state of Tasmania.

The Taste of Tasmania, Round 2 – Hobart, Tasmania

January 4, 2014

On this day 12 months ago, these Two Clowns emerged battered, bloody, bruised and just a little psychologically traumatised by the epic event that is the Taste of Tasmania. Thank […]

Exciting news for Two Clowns Tripping!

December 18, 2013

EDIT: Sadly, Elysium is no more…it was fun while it lasted!! Those of you that have been following the blog may have noticed a comment I made a couple of […]

Dinner at The Astor Grill – Hobart, Tasmania

December 15, 2013

In the nine years we’ve lived in Hobart there have been two restaurants that have created division within the clown house; the Manor Grill and The Astor Grill. I love […]

Lunch at The Coterie at Coal Valley Vineyard – Coal River Valley, Tasmania [now closed]

December 8, 2013

Edit (1 May 2016): Sadly, The Coterie has closed it doors. But never fear, the Coal River Vineyard is continuing to operate with its Cellar Door Restaurant. Their menu looks […]

Breakfast at Jam Jar Lounge Cafe – Hobart, Tasmania [now called Milli Vinilli]

November 28, 2013

EDIT: Jam Jar lounge has been renamed to Milli Vinilli. See Milli Vinilli’s website here. It’s exciting times at Clown HQ these days. We’re working on a little project that […]

Burger Challenge at Burger Haus – Hobart, Tasmania

November 20, 2013

“Don’t believe the hype!” – Flavor Flav I can hear the gasps of horror already! Surely not Hobart’s most recent and already much loved addition to the burger scene?! Sacrilege!! […]

Chulo, Hobart’s tastiest pimp! – Hobart, Tasmania [now closed]

November 9, 2013

EDIT: Chulo has now closed, with Chris and the team focusing their energies on Taco Taco (and the newest addition to their family!). Over the last year or so the […]

Burger Challenge at The Winston – Hobart, Tasmania

November 4, 2013

I’ll say it up front. I blame the beer!! It was a Friday afternoon, work was done for the week, and Clown #2 casually suggested, “You want to try the […]

A Celebration at Monty’s on Montpelier – Hobart, Tasmania [now closed]

November 1, 2013

We’re all creatures of habit, and when it comes to food Karen and I are no different. Cold nights and lamb roasts, Christmas day and barbecued prawns, early morning post […]

Tapas at The Mill on Morrison – Hobart, Tasmania [now closed]

October 26, 2013

I need to apologise in advance here folks! A rookie photographic error (incorrect aperture setting for those who care about such things), combined with dim lighting has resulted in a […]