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INSIDER TIP
Join the epicurean festivities at Savour Tasmania from 27–31 May. Chefs from around the globe and local food personalities will be there to host dinners, masterclasses and wine tastings. tel: 1800 440 026, http://savourtasmania.com.au
SHOP TALK
Anyone with a passion for design will love the ultra-cute Mini Store in Sandy Bay. This beautifully laid out boutique stocks Elk jewellery, funky clothing, modern furniture and homeware. 143B Sandy Bay, tel: +61 (0)3 6224 9971, www.storeandco.com
JAVA JOLT
Hobart foodies flock to Pigeon Hole Café for breakfast or lunch. There are paninis and eggs croquette, bread is baked on-site daily and the coffee is outstanding. 93 Goulburn St, West Hobart, tel: +61 (0)3 6236 9306
CHEAP EATS
For the best soup-filled dumplings, steamed chicken and spring onion pancakes, dine at the unassuming Written on Tea. Service is slick, and the Sichuan potatoes are a delight. 6/236 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay, tel: +61 (0)3 6223 3298
TOP TABLES
The Italian and Spanishinspired menu at Smolt features some of the best meals in Tasmania. Try the white prosciutto, potato, rosemary and mozzarella and the jam donuts. 2 Salamanca Square, tel: +61 (0)3 6224 2554, www.smolt.com.au
AT YOUR LEIWURE
Drive 2km outside of Hobart to wander through the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, home of the world’s only subantarctic plant house. Queens Domain, tel: +61 (0)3 6236 3075, www.rtbg.tas.gov.au
LATE & LIVELY
Alley Cat Bar is loud and retro, big on local music, and heaps of fun. There’s always a special: beer and a burger for A$10/S$13 on Wednesdays and A$5/S$6 pizzas on Sundays. 381 Elizabeth St, North Hobart, tel: +61 (0)3 6231 2299
OVERNIGHT
Relax and rejuvenate at the Wellness and Organic Spa Retreat. Be pampered with aryuverdic massages and facials, and stay in a stunning Frenchstyle accommodation. Airport transfers are available. 210 Old Bernies Rd, Margate, +61 (0)3 6294 8388, www.organicsparetreat.com/index.html
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