Glamorous spot to dine on a city mini-break
The notes of Moonlight Serenade may have faded but the glamour and style of Hobart’s one-time favourite dance hall are still alive and well at this inner-city hotel’s restaurant, writes Alix Davis
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Award-winning eatery Van Bone to close in December
A wildly successful chapter in Tasmanian culinary history will come to a bittersweet end in December, when Bream Creek’s award-winning Van Bone restaurant closes its doors for good.
Is this Tassie’s best choc-chip cookie? It may surprise you
Whether you’re after a cheeky brunch or a late lunch Hobart’s Farm Gate Market is the ideal spot to pick up a freshly made, sweet or savoury snack, writes Alix Davis
SoHo cafe provides good reason not to judge a book by its cover
Head to this cafe for lunch or drop in and pick up dinner, just don’t make the same mistake I did and underestimate South Hobart’s newest burger bar, writes TasWeekend’s Alix Davis
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Hobart is nicer than Melbourne, lifelong Melburnian says
Incredible coffee shops, cool bars and great food, Hobart has everything that Melbourne has but with better access to some of the most exquisite nature in the world, writes Grace Baldwin
Cost of living forces closure of Channel cafe of choice
Amid a chain of businesses falling victim to the rising cost of living, a Channel cafe is the latest to announce it too will close its doors.
New kids on the block: Tassie’s 24 best hospitality venues of 2023
Tasmania jealously guards its hard-earned reputation as a hotbed of rich produce, wine and spirits. These are the new kids on the block that helped our state push that reputation further this year.
Mercury food writer: My favourite spots to eat out in 2023
Reflecting on where I’ve eaten this year, I’m delighted to report I can add a number of new favourites to my list of recommendations. I’m sharing them with you today, writes Alix Davis.
How new Italian wants to bring fun and romance back to dining
The owners of Hobart’s newest waterfront Italian offering are hoping to become a favourite among local diners, by bringing back the “fun and romance” of a good restaurant experience.
New Hobart cafe will boost brunchgoers’ spirits
Saint Hugo’s has something to please everyone, a comfy, spacious venue and efficient, friendly staff – a winning formula I’ll be happy to put to the test again soon, writes Alix Davis
Review: Hobart’s new hot pot player will make you a top chef
Fresh ingredients, no shortage of flavour options and generous portions of soup made this a satisfying and healthy meal, and I’m looking forward to visiting again soon, says food writer Alix Davis.
Lessons in chemistry: Secrets behind the Agrarian Kitchen
If you spend a day cooking at the Agrarian Kitchen, you not only come away with a full tummy, but an insight into the secrets of the award-winning eatery’s success. Rodney Dunn’s top tips >>>
Hobart restaurant stung in court for underpaying workers $175K
A popular Sandy Bay restaurant’s husband-and-wife owners will be forced to stump up tens of thousands in penalties after they underpaid two family members in their employ. Full details.
The South Hobart veteran giving the warmest of Thai welcomes
I can’t wait to visit Vanidol’s again in order to give the hotter dishes a try. If the Hobart weather doesn’t make me sweat, the spices and flavours of Bangkok will, writes Alix Davis
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