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.

River's Edge

Lunch at The River’s Edge Restaurant and Cafe – Longford, Tasmania [now closed]

December 9, 2014

EDIT (6 Dec 2015): Two pieces of sad news. Unfortunately Macy passed away a few months back and we recently heard that River’s Edge has closed its doors. On the […]

Frank 2

Meat Frank, my new best friend – Hobart, Tasmania

December 5, 2014

In a world full of Ryders, Braxtons and Zaydens, what ever happened to the name Frank? Exuding confidence, practicality, a no-nonsense approach to life. No one messes with Frank! Yet […]

Harvest Market

Breakfast at the Harvest Market – Launceston, Tasmania

November 30, 2014

It’s inevitable in a place like Tasmania, so rich in gourmet food and small-scale producers, that markets are fast becoming a way of life. From Salamanca, the grand-daddy of them […]

Vita

ps. Vita: Nature + Culture – Hobart, Tasmania

November 26, 2014

The Vita boat has well and truly sailed, but with arms like Popeye, churning through the wake, these Two Clowns are hot on their trail! What a ridiculous opening…I don’t […]

Raspberry Fool

Lunch at Raspberry Fool – Hobart, Tasmania

November 23, 2014

Let me take you down Cause I’m going to, Raspberry Fool. Is this for real? Flavours turn my tongue about, Raspberry Fool forever If toasted sandwiches (or desserts, pies or other delectable sweet […]

Brisbane Street Bistro

Dinner at Brisbane Street Bistro – Launceston, Tasmania

November 22, 2014

Tasmania is a funny old place when it comes to social profiling. At a national level Tasmania has forever been grist for the comedian’s mill. Whether it’s being left off […]

Phoenix and Wolf

Breakfast at Phoenix and the Wolf – Perth, Tasmania [now closed]

November 16, 2014

This was going to be a story about a name. Unlike like an accidental plot reveal, or a ‘tell all’ expose of a magicians art, a palette of grey paints life […]

Bubbles beats

Effervescence ‘Bubbles and Beats’ at Josef Chromy Vineyard (Part 2) – Relbia, Tasmania

November 4, 2014

After a sensational afternoon full of fine wine, great company and the gorgeous back drop of the Josef Chromy vineyard, the only thing missing thus far was the sultry sounds of […]

Effervescence 2014

Effervescence ‘Grand Tasting’ at Josef Chromy Vineyard (Part 1) – Relbia, Tasmania

November 3, 2014

It’s a Monday evening and the first day of the working week is thankfully at an end. Incredibly, considering the weekend just gone, I’m already onto my second glass of […]

Langridge Store

Burger Challenge at Langridge Store – Hobart, Tasmania

October 27, 2014

When I think Chapel Street, I think of glorious electrical substations and flannelette PPE! When you think of Chapel Street, it’s more likely to be burgers that come to mind! […]