Astor Grill A Beacon Of A Better Time
As we stepped into the 1920’s Art Deco ambience of the Astor Grill, one could almost picture Winston and Nancy swapping insults and port in a dark corner.
Keeping Up Appearances At Room For A Pony
“My sister?” says Hyacinth Bucket, “She’s the one with the Mercedes, swimming pool and room for a pony…” Did you know that’s the name’s genesis?
Jack Greene Breathes New Life Into The Old Pub
Pub Food? That’s come a long way, baby. No longer the poor cousin of cafés and restaurants, pubs have had to up their game.
Nikki Hiscock Is A Sparkle In Saffire’s Crown
What kind of restaurant takes guests out to the garden and into the kitchens? Saffire at Coles Bay. Home of food industry shooting star Nikki Hiscock.
Dier Makr’s Wine List About As Successful As The Zeppelin
This new bar on the block hums to its own tune, and that’s a good thing. The food is outstanding. The wine? Well that’s another story.
Ginger Brown Brings The Funky
AAAAH! Sunday brunch! A favourite time of the week for me and my friends, and obviously a lot of other people around Australia. And in Hobart, as in any other largish town here in Oz, we’re spoilt for choice. Ginger Brown has been quietly doing its thing for a while now, and wow! They’re still…
If You Eat At Chinese Tasty BBQ, You’re A Lucky (Peking) Duck
There’s only one restaurant in Hobart that actually has ducks hanging in the window, and that’s Chinese Tasty BBQ in Sandy Bay.
The Sunday Roast: The No Hi Society
Society – great name for a bar, and good location. So what’s wrong? The owners don’t understand the meaning of the business they’re in.
Wine Review: Grey Sands
Given you guys love learning stuff, we’ve branched out and added a Wine Review section. The incredible Ivan Brewer has agreed to share his wisdom.
Geronimo Not In Freefall, But Not Moving Upward Either
Geronimo? Rebel? His name means ‘one who yawns’, well did this namesake restaurant make me yawn? Hell no, but not exactly jump for joy either.