Australia’s smallest capital city is having a big food moment
Tasmania, the island-state at the bottom of Australia, is having a moment. “Tassie,” as Australians call it, has always offered naturalist escape with its rugged mountains, beautiful beaches, and abundant wildlife. But the opening of the irreverent Museum of Old and New Art in 2011 sparked a “MONA effect” in Hobart , bringing new outside attention and internal energy to the capital city’s cultural offerings.
“We’re in proximity to a lot of really great farmers and produce. That’s the starting point,” says Analiese Gregory, one of the chefs who helped spark the Hobart renaissance. Local oysters, wasabi, truffles, leatherwood honey, and apples infuse dishes with Tassie character.
Even as the dining scene heats up, Hobart maintains the charm of a small town, with walkable streets and warm service everywhere you go. That relaxed vibe has given the city an edge over Sydney and Melbourne. “When I lived in Sydney, Hobart was always the place I’d come to when I was stressed and needed R&R and time away,” Gregory says.
For a perfect post-hike meal or a lazy breakfast before a visit to MONA, here are Hobart’s 20 essential restaurants.$$=21 - 49 Australian dollars
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