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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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 |
HILL STREET GROCER - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
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The Hill Street story is one of pride and hard work. This family-owned and operated gourmet grocery store specialises in the best of everything – from the freshest fruit and vegetables and premium deli goods, to locally-grown free-range meat and dairy products and specialist breads and cakes. Add to this a beautiful range of homewares and in-house florists (at the West Hobart and Devonport stores) and a selection of fine Tasmanian liquor (at selected stores), and you have a range like nowhere else. Hill Street sources the majority of its produce locally, supporting the local growers and producers, which has a direct positive impact on both the community and the environment alike. Find in West Hobart, Blackmans Bay, Dodges Ferry, Lauderdale, New Town, South Hobart in the south.
Find out more about Hill Street Grocer |
HOBART TWILIGHT MARKET
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Hobart’s Friday night twilight market operates from two locations – Long Beach at Lower Sandy Bay overlooking the Derwent River, and Macquarie Point in the Hobart CBD just a short walk from the cruise ship terminal. The market mixes gourmet fare and local artisan produce, fashion, art, homewares, craft, health and a tonne of family-friendly activities. Come and engage with the passionate stallholders, who’ll share their story with you. Live music from local talent adds to the atmosphere. A perfect place to relax on a Friday night. Check the Facebook page for upcoming market dates.
Find the Hobart Twilight Market at 17 Beach Road, Sandy Bay and Macquarie Point |
TAS-SAFF - HUON VALLEY
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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 |