PROVIDORES AND FARM GATES
These little treasure troves are dotted all over Hobart and are easily accessed. Don't settle for a mainstream supermarket, opt for a food gathering experience. In these places freshly foraged asparagus might be on offer, you could bump into an artisan cheese maker, you never know your luck. What's more you'll be assured that the produce is fresh, has often travelled minimal miles to reach the shelf, and is seasonally picked just for you.
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HILL STREET GROCER
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There’s a reason the locals shop at Hill Street Grocer – they truly do bring happiness through great food. The freshest of Tassie produce is meticulously presented, from neat rows of heirloom tomatoes to plump fresh berries straight from the farmer’s patch. This award-winning Tassie grocer began as a humble store in, of course, Hill Street in West Hobart. Forever bustling, the tiny store has grown to new locations across the island. You’ll find stores in New Town, Sandy Bay, South Hobart, Blackmans Bay, Devonport, Dodges Ferry, Latrobe, Lauderdale, Longford, and the original in West Hobart. Whether it’s recipes, grand hampers, handmade chocolates or a quick pre-dinner shop, Hill Street has reinvented the grocery shopping experience. Fine, fresh and deliciously friendly.
hillstreetgrocer.com (03) 6234 3384 |
HOBART TWILIGHT MARKET
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Hobart comes alive at the Hobart Twilight Market – a family and dog-friendly Friday night market showcasing the best of Tasmanian eats, drinks, design, and music. With live music showcasing homegrown talents, passionate stallholders who’ll share their story with you, and a thriving village atmosphere, the scene is set for a wonderful Friday night! Hobart’s Friday night twilight market operates from Long Beach at Lower Sandy Bay overlooking the Derwent River on the first and second Fridays between November - March, and selected Fridays year-round at Brooke Street Pier. A perfect place to relax on a Friday night. Check the website for all dates and further details www.hobarttwilightmarket.com.au
Visit the Hobart Twilight Market at 17 Beach Road, Sandy Bay and 12 Franklin Wharf, Brooke Street Pier |
TAS-SAFF
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Tas-Saff is the saffron hub south of the equator. Terry and Nicky Noonan original sea-changers from Sydney in the late 80’s, pioneered the saffron industry in Australia. You will find Tas-Saff perched high on the hill overlooking Glaziers Bay in the idyllic Huon Valley south of Hobart. Spice collected from the fiery red stigma of the lilac crocus flowers has been valued for its’ culinary and medicinal properties for thousands of years. Tas-Saff is open for farm gate visits nearly all year by appointment.
Visit Tas-Saff or find them on Facebook |
WILLIE SMITH'S APPLE SHED
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An old apple packing shed, built in 1942 and full of character, The Apple Shed is the home of Willie Smith’s Cider – just 25 minutes south of Hobart in the Huon Valley. A hive of activity year- round, the Ciderhouse naturally serves Willie Smith’s range of award-winning ciders – just a stone’s throw from the orchards the apples were grown in. Also part of the family is Charles Oates Distilling, who distils fine apple brandy and apple blanco on site. Made in Tasmania, their copper alembic Charentais still is based on a 16th century Cognac still from France – the only one of its kind in Australia.
Visit the Apple Shed at 2064 Huon Hwy or call (03) 6266 4345 or find them on Facebook |