HOT OFF THE PRESS 2018
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WURSTHAUS KITCHEN
Launceston’s Wursthaus Kitchen, in the Quadrant Mall, has shut up shop, leaving its sister store in Hobart as the sole Wursthaus storefront.
Hot off the Press – 10 December 2018
POUTINERIE FRENCY FRY EMPORIUM
Opening on 12 December @ the old Townsend’s Bakery site, 55 George St., downtown Launceston.
Canadian Poutinerie – serving traditional Poutine and unique Loaded Fries using hand-cut local potato’s, fresh cheese curds and slow cooked meats.
MERINO’S @ WOOLMERS ESTATE RENAMED Marjories
Opened recently in the brand new Nigel Peck Centre on Woolmer’s Estate – the shortly lived name of Merino’s has been renamed “Marjories” in tribute to Marjorie Archer.
From Merino’s Facebook page: “We have chosen to celebrate and honour Marjorie Archer’s vibrant contribution to Woolmers Estate by naming the restaurant after Marjorie.
Marjorie is fondly remembered as possessing a lively and endearing personality, a wonderful sense of humour and a gracious flamboyant style. She adored time spent alongside her spaniel dog in the estate’s gardens and was a true traditionalist and took much delight in entertaining friends and distinguished guests visiting Woolmers.”
The Café & Restaurant will also serve as a function & wedding venue, managed by Karen Burbury (Cataract on Paterson), with Chris Williams heading the Culinary Team.
HOT OFF THE PRESS NOVEMBER 2018
DELICACY LAUNCESTON
Sad News Announced on Facebook:
Delicacy Launceston “It’s with disappointment that we advise Delicacy will close our doors permanently this Friday at 5pm due to a combination of circumstances outside our control.
Thank you to our team who we’ll miss working alongside each day and of course to all of you for your custom over the years.
We’ve truly enjoyed serving you all.
All stock must be sold by Friday at 5pm.”
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HOT OFF THE PRESS
14 October 2018
BREAD & BUTTER
89 Cimitiere St.
LAUNCESTON Tas. 7250
Bread & Butter by the Tasmanian Butter Co. have opened up their premises to include a Café and Bakery.
Open 7am-2pm Monday to Saturday & 8am-2pm on Sunday, this is quickly proving to be a great meeting place & catch up spot.
SEE BREAD & BUTTERS’ DETAILS HERE
SINGAPORE BAKER’S CAFE – GRAVELLY BEACH
This has replaced the Gravelly Beach Café (ex. Hooked on Koukla’s). Haven’t had the opportunity to visit, but it’s sure in just the right spot for a stop whilst down the West Tamar.
TASSIE GRILL – MORTY’S
This has just popped up at the Morty’s Complex – Tassie Grill!
RENDEZVOUS CAFE BISTRO
Another café to spring up in the ‘burbs! This time at Norwood – at 1A Veronica Crescent (cnr. Veronica & Norwood Avenue). A deck will be inviting over the warmer months 🙂
Bread & Butter – info. soon
Merino’s Restaurant – info. soon
HOT OFF THE PRESS
15 September
KOSATEN JAPANESE
Finally the ‘sushi train’ is puffing out some great dishes – in a new funky set up on the corner of Charles and Balfour Sts.
KOSATEN JAPANESE – SEE ALL DETAILS HERE
H.2.0. CAFÉ
Morty’s Complex – on the outside near BP (ex. Sugar Shack Bakery). This fab new café is serving up some great Asian dishes and specialist desserts. See all details here
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HOT OFF THE PRESS > 15 July
THE FLYING SPARROW CAFÉ
HOT OFF THE PRESS > 02 July
BAR ~ TWO
47a Brisbane Street
What a fabulous little wine bar! Nate Cairns has opened his ‘hole in the wall’ bar & is now into his 3rd week of trading. The focus is on fun & friendship with a casual atmosphere, great music & wonderful Tassie wines. And … just between you & me … the wines are soooooo reasonably priced, but don’t tell anyone!
BAR~TWO DETAILS HERE
UTSI CAFÉ – reborn as Saltire Café
Main Rd., Perth
Utsi Café, then Phoenix & the Wolf, then Utsi again & NOW … Saltire Café Tasmania. Despite the name changes & ownership, the venue has always been a booming success and sought out by visitors & locals alike. We expect the same will be the case when Saltire Café opens up later this month by the sounds of the new owners plans.
Sneak peak at Saltire Cafe, Perth Tasmania
Posted by Saltire Cafe Tasmania on Sunday, June 17, 2018
TOWER CAFÉ
High St. (QV Tower)
Tower Café has new owners! Abby Hingston & Tom Hay have taken the reins as from today. We’ve noticed they’re serving fresh juices now – orange, pineapple, beetroot, ginger, carrot, strawberry, lemon & apple!
ROSSILLI CAFÉ IS NO MORE!
Caffe Libations
George St., Launceston
Danny & Adriana have packed up shop and Danny is off ✈, travelling whilst Adriana returns to her old roots in the Avenue. New owner Heekyung has re-opened the cafe (as from Monday 02 July) as “Caffe Libations” – not sure what’s on offer, as yet – but we’ll be finding out asap!
PRINCE’S SQUARE BAR
Let’s head over to Charles St. & discover the latest movements there. Prince’s Square Bar has opened up as a coffee shop, next door to Veg Out (ex. Garden of Vegan, Meat Bread Cheese & Delicious Little Things) in what was a hairdressing salon.
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HOT OFF THE PRESS > 04 June
GRAIN OF THE SILOS
Lindsay St., Invermay
Grain has finally opened and by all accounts, it’s bound to be ‘plentiful’ in every way!
From the simple, clean lines with wooden features, comfy lounges & spacious areas, a fabulous cosmopolitan feel has been adopted and lends itself to relaxing dining, mingling & outside decks to drink in the view.
And the food, under the expertise control of Massimo Mele & Head Chef Peter Twitchett, promises to be outstanding with the sourcing of all produce from around the State with a definite emphasis on fresh & flavoursome.
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HOT OFF THE PRESS > 21 May
BLUE CAFÉ BAR & RESTAURANT
Blue Café has shut up shop – closed down – with no inkling as to why, apart from the one sign last week saying, closed due to illness. Kip & Claire have run an amazing cafe in the Inveresk precinct since 2008 and it has been a most popular eatery & bar. This leaves a bit of a gap for coffee spots in the area but with the emergence of UTAS & other exciting things for the area, we’re sure it will become a thriving hub of activity. A little birdy tells me …….. it will be the new home for ………..
WATCH THIS SPACE!
HOT OFF THE PRESS > 19 April
TOASTEE
Toastee opened today in George Street, at Townsend’s Bakery site. Simple sandwiches, coffee & more.
HOT OFF THE PRESS > 10 April
BOATHOUSE COFFEE
HOT OFF THE PRESS > 25 MARCH 2018
RUSTY JACK’S
Rusty Jack’s at the Riverview Hotel has closed down due to the sale of the hotel. They are looking for an alternative location for their American BBQ restaurant.
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HOT OFF THE PRESS > 15 March 2018
HOT OFF THE PRESS > 15 March 2018
STAR THEATRE CAFÉ
The newly renovated majestic Star Theatre in Invermay has opened up their very own bar/café at the theatre. Open from Thursday – Sunday from 9:30 am – late, the café is fully licensed and serves delicious cinema treats, lights meals, great coffee, slices & more.
STAR THEATRE CAFÉ – ALL DETAILS & INFO. HERE
VEGOUT ON CHARLES
Launceston officially has a Vegan Eatery again! VegOut on Charles has opened and is operating from the original Garden of Vegan shopfront, in Charles St. next to Buddha Thai.
SEE THEIR DETAILS HERE: VEGOUT ON CHARLES
HOT OFF THE PRESS > 01 March 2018
GREASY SPOON
The Greasy Spoon has opened in the ex. Buntalk Asia / Dumpling Legend site, Charles St.
HOT OFF THE PRESS > 12 February 2018
TOASTEE
A new sandwich bar & café is opening at Townsend’s Bakery’s old site in George St.
JOYCE CHINESE
Now closed down. The premises in Brisbane Street have formerly been home to many great restaurants. Back in the 70’s it was the West End Restaurant followed by Montezuma’s Mexican in the 80s. Another extremely popular restaurant was the Theodoti Greek Tavern which is sorely missed, especially since Launceston currently has no representation for Greek Cuisine.
HOT OFF THE PRESS > 11 January 2018
GO NUTZ
For all your “beanz, donutz & shakez” cravings, Go Nutz is opening up on Tuesday 23 January at 179 Invermay Road.
GLEN DHU FOODSTORE
One that missed our attention is the Glen Dhu Foodstore – a coffee shop & take-away situate 341a Wellington St., South Launceston.
HOT OFF THE PRESS > 08 January 2018
BENGAL TIGER
Bengal Tiger has now opened – serving predominantly Indian Seafood & Vegetarian cuisine. Open 7 days – 11:00 am – 9:00 pm – ex. Toros & Tasty Korea site.
HOT OFF THE PRESS > 05 January 2018
BADGER & BOOTS
Badger & Boots has now closed down, unfortunately, after 2 recent break ins 🙁
ALBERTO’S ESPRESSO
Alberto’s Espresso is officially open at the old Alberto’s Hair Salon premises in George St.
BLUESTONE BAR & KITCHEN
Bluestone Bar & Kitchen opened, as planned, prior to Christmas. Have heard nothing but great reviews from the revamped bar & kitchen at the Sebel, St. John St., Launceston
CLOVER HILL WINES
Clover Hill Wines have opened a state of the art Cellar Door at the vineyard in Pipers River Road. Offering tastings & $75 VIP Experiences. Be sure to book.
BENGAL TIGER
Bengal Tiger will be opened at the former Toro’s & Tasty Korea site – Charles St., Launceston. Offering Seafood & Vegetarian Indian Cuisine. More to come ….
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