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Monthly Archives: May 2017

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Patanella and ever changing art interior

Patanella – Where’s There’s Love In The Food And In The Air

Cafes, Cuisine, Destination, Establishment, Italian, Reviews, TasmaniaBy Chrissie MathesonMay 29, 20172 Comments

If you like your places dark and quiet – this is not it. But it’s a day and brunch space, so the whole ethos works and works well. welcome to Patanella.

Trip to The Jetty

The Sunday Roast: Theatre Of War Part 1

Theatre of WarBy Chrissie MathesonMay 28, 2017Leave a comment

Sun Tzu’s ancient and epic tome, The Art of War, is a staple in any serious business person’s armory. The same principles apply to life, and to running a restaurant. These are, and will always be, all about strategy. And preparation. And finally, luck.  The business of war. Dedicated to my daughter, who only saw…

Homestead Burger

Pub Crawl: The Homestead

Cuisine, Destination, Establishment, Pub Dining, Pubs & Bars, Reviews, TasmaniaBy Chrissie MathesonMay 26, 2017Leave a comment

Carl Wise runs the food blog Yippie Pie Yay. And yet still goes about his business quietly cooking at the Homestead Hotel. Pub crawl required? Why yes!

Marinating Ribs

Beef Short Ribs Are Long On Taste

Cuisine, Mains, Modern Australian, RecipesBy Chrissie MathesonMay 24, 20172 Comments

Huon Valley Meat Co., like the Astor Grill, takes us back to a better time. When the local butcher knew the names of the beasts and treated them with care.

San Churro Salamanca

San Churro A Franchise That Divides But Does Not Conquer

Cafes, Cuisine, Destination, Establishment, Reviews, Spanish, TasmaniaBy Chrissie MathesonMay 22, 2017Leave a comment

San Churro was a monk who changed the bitter Aztec chocolate drink into a sweet delicacy. It’s also the name of chocolateria franchise now in Salamanca.

Theatre Of War

The Sunday Roast: The Clock Ticked… Everyday

Cafes, Chef Talk, Hospitality Talk, Kitchen tales, Restaurants, Theatre of WarBy Chrissie MathesonMay 21, 2017Leave a comment

Delilah, at the front of the restaurant, stood 8 feet tall in black leather, handcuffs and whip swinging from a thin belt around her waist. Zing!

Pub Crawl: The New Sydney Hotel

Cuisine, Destination, Establishment, Pub Dining, Pubs & Bars, Reviews, TasmaniaBy Chrissie MathesonMay 19, 2017Leave a comment

New Sydney Hotel is a shining example of an old pub given new life by a sharp, clever entrepreneur. Boring old pub food? Think again.

Drunken Admiral

The Drunken Admiral Officially A Tasmanian Institution

Cuisine, Destination, Establishment, Restaurants, Reviews, Seafood, TasmaniaBy Chrissie MathesonMay 17, 20172 Comments

They’ve depth chargers on the menu, fishwives’ garden & battle of Cadiz stuff. One of Hobart’s oldest restaurant institutions – The Drunken Admiral.

The Winston

Pub Crawl: The Winston

Cuisine, Destination, Establishment, Pub Dining, Pubs & Bars, Reviews, TasmaniaBy Chrissie MathesonMay 15, 20172 Comments

There he is again. Our old friend Winston, though this time not at the Astor Hotel, but up in North Hobart at big old pub called The Winston.

Roast Prawns

The Sunday Roast: What Can We Do?

Hospitality Talk, OH&S, Staff & Operations ManagementBy Chrissie MathesonMay 14, 2017Leave a comment

An industry in crisis? Yes, I’ve said it before and I hope everyone’s listening. Because we need to act.

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