Tales from Tasmania : The Hospitality Industry vs Covid 19 – Part 2

Sharing stories of experiences during lockdown and thoughts towards the future by Tasmanian hospitality professionals. Here in part two we continue the conversation with another group and tell their tales. Today’s Guests Waji SpibyWaji is a published cookbook author with his own range of condiments. More recently he’s been catering at major events and has…

Tales from Tasmania : The Hospitality Industry vs Covid 19 – Part 1

There’s a lot of stories to tell about what has transpired over the last few months as many in the industry found themselves either out of work or having to quickly adapt to survive. Equally important are thoughts towards the future. Here our first group of panelists share some memories and views. Todays Guests: Paul…

My Story

Part of a series focusing on Tasmanian hospitality workers and their experiences during the COVID 19 outbreak. Two weeks ago I was in Salamanca chatting with the Chef at a popular establishment. He talked about how well they were doing, how many staff he had on, about the bright times ahead. Now they are closed,…

Satoko Takano’s Story

Part of a series focusing on Tasmanian hospitality workers and their experiences during the COVID 19 outbreak. Satoko first found her love for coffee working in the industry in Japan before an office job got in the way. Fortunes intervened though and she ‘encountered a great cup of coffee in Tokyo one day and that…

Hobart : Takeaways and deliveries to get us all by

Due to fears, safeguards, and regulations currently in place to combat the Corona Virus a lot of restaurants are turning to offering a takeaway service in a bid to still offer the people of greater Hobart a fantastic meal. Here is the beginning of a list which we hope will grow to include everyone offering…

Hobart’s Best Foods and Stuffs of 2019

If you’re looking for Hobart’s best restaurants there are already a number of publications promoting the same four each year. This is a list of what really matters, from best bar to best taco you’ll find it inside. Best Takeaway : Bun Bar This tiny hole in the wall on Harrington Street is easily missed…

Foods and Stuffs Vol 35

Tasmanian food news, gossip, and wild speculation! The Standard has announced it will be reopening at a new location at the top end of Liverpool Street, complete with rooftop bar. Evolve Spirits Bar is hosting a Nikka Whisky Masterclass on the 13th of August. Whisky Expert and Nikka Ambassador, Kevin Griffin, will showcase his picks from Nikka’s…

Foods and Stuffs Vol 34

Your irregularly published  round up of Tasmanian foodie news! First up, we have four big players opening up soon in the Hobart CBD : Kavorka : The brainchild of Megan Quill, former co-owner of Tricycle Cafe, with dishes and drinks that draw inspiration from her Latvian and Lithuanian roots. Vigil : Street food from the team…

Dark MOFO – The Foodie Fringe 2019

Beyond Winter Feast there’s a lot happening in Hobart and with more restaurants and bars than ever before offering something extra during the Dark MOFO Festival this will be our biggest guide yet! Tom McHugo’s Two Metre Tall are taking over the back bar of this excellent central pub with six hand pumps dedicated to their artisan…

Ten Top Mothers Day Lunches 2019

While we at Yippee Pie Yay believe you should treat your mum every day, here’s some great ideas for lunch this coming Sunday! Etties One of Tasmania’s oldest buildings in the heart of the CBD has been transformed into an elegant bar and bistro. You’ll find local food served up with inspiration from Europe and…