One thing I’ve missed since temporarily being back in Hobart is the availability of Chinese yum cha (or dim sum). We’re not exactly spoilt for choice here in this little town. The only restaurant that came to mind was Sandy Bay’s Me Wah and I wanted to look for other options. After a quick Google search, I … Continue reading
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Christmas in Australia
I’ve spent the last two years in London experiencing Christmas Day with the in-laws the traditional English way – roast turkey with all the delicious trimmings, frosty weather, hours of television specials, and of course, The Queen’s annual Christmas message. This year, it was time to show Mr Q how we Australians do Christmas. In … Continue reading
Three Little Ducks, Bellerive Quay, Hobart
Bellerive Quay is becoming quite the destination for foodies, with many new little restaurants and cafes opening over the last few years (Cugini being one of my new favourites). Three Little Ducks is ideally situated with the cafe-front on Cambridge Road, and the back of the restaurant overlooking Bellerive Marina – a spectacular spot on … Continue reading
Dede Indonesian & Thai, North Hobart
Dede Indonesian & Thai (or Dede’s, as it’s often also referred to) in North Hobart is a real crowd-pleaser. Cheap prices, family-friendly atmosphere, and central to Elizabeth Street’s expanding restaurant strip, Dede is one of my favourite spots in town for a casual and relaxed meal. I first visited Dede back when I was about … Continue reading
Ginger Brown Café, South Hobart
My pal Bin and I love our brunch dates. We go out as often as we can for eggs, it’s our favourite thing to do together. Between us, we’ve sampled most of Hobart’s café scene, but today, we found a new favourite: Ginger Brown café in South Hobart. The café interior is cosy and filled with re-purposed … Continue reading
Tracks Café, New Town Station Nursery
I’ve been to the Tracks Café at New Town Station Nursery twice since my return from England for two reasons – first, it’s nice and local, and second, the coffee is spectacular. Plus, it’s such a gorgeous little oasis; having once been an old abandoned railway station, it’s now literally blooming with flowers and interesting-looking plants. … Continue reading
Sicilian caponata
During my time in Sicily earlier this year (see my Sicilian holiday posts here and here for more), I fell in love with a local specialty – caponata. Lunch and dinner, you could be guaranteed that if I saw it on a menu, I’d order it. I ate it both as a cold antipasto – mopped … Continue reading