I broke down today at Stillwater Restaurant right on Laucneston's waterfront. The staff could not have been more friendly, helpful and attentive.
The day was bright and sunny, the tide was in, making the Tamar River look sparkling and the view from the resturant was magnificent - all bobbing boats and wheeling seabirds.
This must be one of the best locations in the entire city - making it the perfect place to break down, if that's what you're going to do.
Stillwater is also the perfect venue for any kind of function, large or small and certainly my favourite place to sit and enjoy a coffee or (just occassionally) to sip a glass of champagne if I can think of any reason to celebrate.
And what about the food? I hear you ask. After all Stillwater is a restaurant with a huge reputation for the very finest dining in Tasmania. It also has one of the best cellars - and there's even a wonderful cellar room you can reserve for that special private dinner party.
Sadly, I'll have to leave descriptions of the delights of the menu for another day - I had no time for more that a cup of (very good) coffee.
Then it was - go get that pesky car fixed!
How to find Stillwater Restaurant
Situated at Ritchies Mill at the bottom of Patterson St, Launceston
Email: stillwater@microtech.com.au
Ph: 6337 4153
www.stillwater.net.au
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Red Bridge Cafe at Campbell Town
There's a new food emporium in Campbell Town, just near the Red Bridge. Well, it's new to me, and I loved the atmosphere and the decor that's been created.
The building is all sandstone and the architecture is unmistakably Georgian of the 1840s. It was long known to Tasmanians as an antiques shop and is now named 'The Red Bridge Cafe' in its new incarnation.
The owners have wisely kept all the building's old-fashioned rustic qualities to create a lovely space for the huge range of foodstuffs they are offering. As you walk in the door you are confronted by foodie heaven! And, of course, there's an emphasis on the produce of Tasmania all beautifully displayed - difficult not to treat yourself to so many yummy things.
The surprise for me was complete when I walked through to the rear where an enourmous log fire warms a restaurant area with windows overlooking the river. The view from here takes in the attractive red-brick bridge and the peace and quiet of the river valley.
Open seven days a week, this is the perfect spot to linger over coffee or a light lunch and a lovely place to break your journey along the Heritage Highway.
How to find The Red Bridge Cafe and Providore
Dino & Karen Dioguardi
137 High Stree, Campbell Town
Ph: 6381 1169
http://www.redbridgecafe.com.au
The building is all sandstone and the architecture is unmistakably Georgian of the 1840s. It was long known to Tasmanians as an antiques shop and is now named 'The Red Bridge Cafe' in its new incarnation.
The owners have wisely kept all the building's old-fashioned rustic qualities to create a lovely space for the huge range of foodstuffs they are offering. As you walk in the door you are confronted by foodie heaven! And, of course, there's an emphasis on the produce of Tasmania all beautifully displayed - difficult not to treat yourself to so many yummy things.
The surprise for me was complete when I walked through to the rear where an enourmous log fire warms a restaurant area with windows overlooking the river. The view from here takes in the attractive red-brick bridge and the peace and quiet of the river valley.
Open seven days a week, this is the perfect spot to linger over coffee or a light lunch and a lovely place to break your journey along the Heritage Highway.
How to find The Red Bridge Cafe and Providore
Dino & Karen Dioguardi
137 High Stree, Campbell Town
Ph: 6381 1169
http://www.redbridgecafe.com.au
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