Billy’s Burgers and Bar

My first taste was in February and then it was a long wait until I could return to make sure of the answer to the question : Are the burgers better at Billy’s? If you’ve encountered Shred Burgers at festivals over the years you’ve had a taste of what has grown up to become Billy’s….

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…

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…

Foods and Stuffs Vol 31

It has been a while between editions so a lot to catch up on in the world of Tasmanian food, wine and festivals! Aløft has launched Breakfast Club running from 8am til midday every Sunday serving up contemporary breakfast, brunch and cocktails. Belles Burgers has opened a second restaurant at 4 Cascade Road in South Hobart, previously…

Foods and Stuffs Vol 21

Smolt are presenting a Suckling Pig Winter Feast this Thursday the 29th from 6:30pm. Dinner and drinks are $110 per person and bookings are essential on 62242554 Bar Wa Izakaya is now open in Elizabeth St serving up Japanese inspired bar meals alongside a great range of beverages. Devils Brewery are taking over the taps at New Sydney…