LOCATION20 minutes drive south of Hobart. Nestled on the waters edge of Southern Tasmania's spectacular D'Entrecasteaux Channel. Peppermint Bay lies in the charming rural hamlet of Woodbridge.
DETAILSComprising of an a la carte restaurant, bar, providore, art gallery, garden and function centre, Peppermint Bay is a feast for the senses, whatever the occasion. The Stackings combines exquisite local fare and sophisticated contemporary dining with magnificent views over a pristine Tasmanian waterway.
BAR DINING Peppermint Bay bar and terrace is open throughout the day, 7 days a week, for bar dining, light meals, coffee and fresh baked goods from their own providore. Dinners are served Thursday through to Saturday with a selection of Tasmanian beers on tap, a bar menu comprising of local produce, and an almost entirely Tasmanian wine list.
FOOD & BEVERAGEUtilising Tasmania's famous fresh produce sourced from local farmers and fishermen chef David Moyle creates distinctive dishes that showcase the unparalleled qualities and flavours Tassie can offer. The Stackings restaurant sources much of its produce from on site gardens ensuring the freshest dining experience possible. Combining beautiful scenery, friendly and informed service, spectacular food and a formidable wine list, it is a great way to sample the variety and quality of Tasmania's produce.
PROFILED BY DEGROOTS MEDIAA stunning waterfront location and a building that makes a beautiful modern architectural statement, The Stackings at Peppermint Bay now has a chef and kitchen team that does both justice. Under the guidance of Chef David Moyal, The Stackings is now one of the top food destination establishments in the state. First off at a recent lunch was a brilliantly conceived, executed and presented salad – a scattering of baby vegetables, herbs and edible flowers from the kitchen garden presented on a translucent green oil and tomato jelly and set to a melt-in-the-mouth temperature. It was a picture to look at and a simple summery joy to eat.
Presenting almost as stunning a picture was a perfectly cooked pink darn of ocean trout sitting on the blackness of squid ink risotto, topped with a dab of citrusy mascarpone with a lean-to of trout skin crackling on the side. If, as they say, you eat with your eyes, these two dishes made for a feast. A duck breast bedded on a wondrously intense and smooth parsnip puree was almost as good, while a tasting through the array of desserts was a deliciously fitting finale. The wine list is fine with a good and well-priced selection of 28 wines by the glass. You can cruise in luxury to the restaurant from Hobart and there’s a separate bar menu for more casual, alfresco occasions.
Graeme Phillips
Personal Statement
At Peppermint Bay we are fortunate to have available to us the rich seasonal produce of the Huon and Channel region. We have forged strong partnerships and fostered a deep understanding with many local orchardists, fishermen, growers, farmers and producers. This community of inspirational people provide ingredients of the highest quality on par with the best regions anywhere in the world. Our aim is to deliver with passion and dedication a truly regional dining experience that showcases these ingredients and we hope you enjoy your meal.
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