Australia / TAS

I've always been very fond of markets - flea markets where one man's trash is another man's treasure, farmers markets where one can meet the most passionate producers and growers, and of course, who doesn't love a good craft market!... Continue reading Photo diary: Salamanca Market (Hobart, Tasmania) in Spring »

The time has come for the last blog post of 2011. It has been an exceptional year of tremendous eats but for this last post of the year, there's no better subject to share, than what was for me, the... Continue reading Tour of Freycinet Marine Oyster Farm and an epic BBQ lunch at Saffire »

Tassie has to be the most under-rated holiday destination in Australia. I've spent some time in Hobart before but I had no idea what the East Coast of Tasmania had to offer when I was invited to attend a media... Continue reading Wineglass To Wine Glass tour, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania »

You could say that dining at Marque IV was the highlight of my recent trip to Hobart. I dare to even place it on par with the Restaurant Of The Year - Quay. I thought it was definitely the best... Continue reading Marque IV Restaurant »

Back to blogging about my recent trip to Hobart... Salamanca Market was the place to be on a Saturday. All of Hobart crowded the busy streets of Salamanca Place to check out stalls of organic produce, craft, jewellery and ofcourse... Continue reading Salamanca Market, Hobart »

I secretly love to indulge in golden fried foods. I simply adore the crunchy texture and the pleasant satisfaction it provides. Nothing can really beat a good and cheap fish & chip shop, particularly one that's also a floating fish... Continue reading Mako Seafood »

Yes, I am still blogging about Tasmania. It's funny how much you get up to when on holidays versus procrastination in between workdays. Anyway, despite being terrified of heights, the Tahune AirWalk was a great adventure. Zen almost pushed me... Continue reading Tahune AirWalk »

When in Hobart, do as the Hobartians do. Mures Fish Centre was packed day and night. Couples, families and friends could be found at the Lower Deck restaurant, Upper Deck restaurant and Sushi Bar. Mmm... fresh seafood, waterfront views and... Continue reading Mures Upper Deck, seafood restaurant »

On our second day in Hobart, it was a gorgeous clear sunny day, so we decided to drive up Mount Wellington. I was thrilled to see snow, and there was lots of it! The panoramic views of Hobart was beautiful...... Continue reading Mount Wellington, Hobart, Tasmania »

For as long as I can remember, it has always been a fantasy to visit a real chocolate factory. My expectations of course were hyped up by films such as Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. At Cadbury's visitor centre, for... Continue reading Cadbury's chocolate factory »

Restaurant 373 is a relatively new restaurant that works. Local fresh produce, warm furnishings, great casual service, funky appetisers and a fabulous 8 course degustation. We started off with olives, garlic popcorn and chilli grissini... And then slapped on lots... Continue reading Restaurant 373, North Hobart »

I love nothing more than stumbling across a great restaurant. And that's exactly what happened within the first few hours of arriving in Hobart! Shu Yuan is a tiny Chinese vegetarian restaurant, hidden within the Bank Arcade. It's probably the... Continue reading Shu Yuan - Chinese Vegetarian Restaurant »

Hello Hobart. This is Tassy, as taken from JetStar plane window Driving into Hobart on Tasman Bridge Hobart Harbour View of Mount Wellington... Continue reading Arriving at Hobart »