tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post115284262926730780..comments2023-10-25T01:51:14.612+11:00Comments on Hobart Restaurant Bitch: Breakfast at Sweetheart'sGeorgie Westonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14556287873808398145noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-3968146679280843152007-11-20T14:32:00.000+11:002007-11-20T14:32:00.000+11:00For good coffee that is consistently good I don't ...For good coffee that is consistently good I don't go past the cafe above Fullers...yes occasionally I have had a bad or average coffee which they are more than happy to redo for me. However for all this coffee debate have a thought for tea drinkers (like me) who have yet to come across anywhere (okay when Satis was in Sandybay the tea was fantastic but not that it is Gilt it is not so great) that can brew a pot of tea :( For restaurants and cafes that can't just use tea bags. I would rather a bag than a weak horrid pot of leaf tea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-12426936967644126092007-11-20T14:27:00.000+11:002007-11-20T14:27:00.000+11:00Yes Lazenby's coffee is atrocious! I had one that ...Yes Lazenby's coffee is atrocious! I had one that was actually burnt last week..this is the norm. Coffee is either burnt or just seems to be warmish milk. I have taken to bringing my own teabags to uni and just getting hot water...so far they haven't messed this up. However I would like to implore any potential business peoples in Tassie....OPEN A COFFEE SHOP IN SANDY BAY! You will make a fortune. Until Brew getting a decent coffee in Sandy Bay was unthinkable. But for us poor lazy students Brew is too far to walk for a quick coffee between lectures. Maybe the York Store could start doing coffee??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1160478929528113012006-10-10T22:15:00.000+11:002006-10-10T22:15:00.000+11:00i have been drinking and making coffee in hobart ...i have been drinking and making coffee in hobart now for about 3 years and before that it was in mel, and in euro. and you know what, hobart people are used to bad coffee the coffee i had at a few places 3 years ago is the same weak dish water coffee. yes there are a few places opening up now that use better blends or brands<BR/>but i am sorry half the people that i serve want there coffee very hot still ?? or even worst they want instant coffee in a coffee shop wake up hobart and yes iam also talking to half of the old people on this site who only judge on there taste (not cool) and not the coffee bean it self. learn good coffee, and maybe try and find your brand or blend before you judge coffee.<BR/>ps love the real bitchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1160428475725780602006-10-10T08:14:00.000+11:002006-10-10T08:14:00.000+11:00re ZubaIve been there several times now and have c...re Zuba<BR/><BR/>Ive been there several times now and have come to the conclusion that their still is an issue with quality (as many people have noted about them soon after opening)<BR/><BR/>One time i will get a great coffee and the next, its either to cold, not very strong or burnt.<BR/><BR/>They need to identify why they are so inconsistent..until that time, they will continue to get such varied reviews.<BR/><BR/>ps. my favourite place is Breadd - in Murray street (diagonally opposite Zuba and up towards Hadleys)<BR/><BR/>RickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1160350630462017042006-10-09T10:37:00.000+11:002006-10-09T10:37:00.000+11:00zuba is good coffee,good service, guys look great ...zuba is good coffee,good service, guys look great but the girls? suggest they get the big guy from bakehouse security,not taz, but friendlier than zuba staff put together!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1159913144030101332006-10-04T09:05:00.000+11:002006-10-04T09:05:00.000+11:00I meant JackMAN and McRoss, of course.I meant Jack<B>MAN</B> and McRoss, of course.Marchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719597743423567965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1159913021386195652006-10-04T09:03:00.000+11:002006-10-04T09:03:00.000+11:00My two favourite coffee places in Hobart:1) Jack &...My two favourite coffee places in Hobart:<BR/>1) Jack & McRoss in North Hobart but only if Mary (a proper, trained Barista) is the one making the coffee.<BR/>2) Magnolia in South Hobart. I know, it sounds strange - a florists for a coffee. But very good stuff. They also have great soup. <BR/><BR/>By the way, I think both places use Tas Coffee.Marchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719597743423567965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1155720470123709512006-08-16T19:27:00.000+10:002006-08-16T19:27:00.000+10:00well said anon, I wonder if people loo at there ow...well said anon, I wonder if people loo at there own buisnesses or industries outside hospitality, and think they give great service, try get a smile from a bank teller, try and get the right answer from a bank teller, eye contact in a supermarket by there cash register personal, hang on coughing over the items you ve bought is acceptable practice , i forgot, try get a deccent explanation from your car service provider about why you have to pay $80 an hour labour when you can look through the window and watch the mechanics dancing to the what ever staion they are listning to, I DONT PAY TO WATCH YOU DANCE, IF I WANTED THAT ID ATLEAST GO TO THE STRIP BAR, try explaining to the traffic warden the machine was out in of order when I parked, Im sure we ve all experianced similar thing and dissapointments, lets rather go out and try and enjoy were we go, and if there is a problem Re: service or taste, maybe be constructive in our retorts, as it seems only in hospitality( must be the name) can we bastardise the staff or the product or the industry<BR/><BR/>just a thoughtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1155718727482115622006-08-16T18:58:00.000+10:002006-08-16T18:58:00.000+10:00Here Here AnonHere Here AnonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1155630910959967122006-08-15T18:35:00.000+10:002006-08-15T18:35:00.000+10:00excuse my ignorance. where are merlot and aubergin...excuse my ignorance. where are merlot and aubergineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1155394286616695062006-08-13T00:51:00.000+10:002006-08-13T00:51:00.000+10:00Such huge debate over such a small issue! or is it...Such huge debate over such a small issue! or is it? Maybe a really good example of a ever growing problem/s that seems to be present here in Hobart- people deciding to work at or in an industry that perhaps they need a little sneky bit more training in first, it is actually a little offensive to those of us that actually do it for a living and take pride in what we do. Not being elitist but I mean really how many other industries can you just decide to pick up a little extra work in and all of a sudden be responsible for an individuals experience? FRUSTRATING!! Also it seems the other thing that is starting to run riot in sunny tasmania is that god awful tall poppy syndrome that I think plagues everyone from time to time. I know it sounds like a I have completely turned around, but I haven't, it seems as soon as some good publicity is shone on an establishment then everyone is a critic- I know we put our selves out there but really lets be reasonable and support these people that are really making a go of things in Hobart. I think people need to remember that we are a small community and that means we don't have endless numbers of trained enthusiastic staff and sometimes like everyone we do get tired and we do have a bad night but I can hardly believe that it ets so bad that a night is ruined, at least not in the establishments I have worked and am working in- It would also be nice to be told if there is something we can do to improve things and not read about it on a blog!! Wow that came from nowhere! And on the coffe debate, Oomph! rocks but is very expensive, $5!!! Refuel was great but has changed hands, any feedback? Love Brew made coffee not a fan of Merlot and I actually had a great coffee at Aubergine the other day, cool little space as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1154784996086729512006-08-05T23:36:00.000+10:002006-08-05T23:36:00.000+10:00I have say that breadd (no I haven't mispelt it) d...I have say that breadd (no I haven't mispelt it) diagonally opposite from Zuba make a great coffee using coffee beans from Oomph. My other favourite is Refuel in Criterion street.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1154768237268302692006-08-05T18:57:00.000+10:002006-08-05T18:57:00.000+10:00I like Criterion coffee. Have it first thing every...I like Criterion coffee. Have it first thing every morning.<BR/><BR/>Tea makes me feel sick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1153915448255030942006-07-26T22:04:00.000+10:002006-07-26T22:04:00.000+10:00As certain ppl who have posted here will attest I ...As certain ppl who have posted here will attest I dont drink coffee regularly. It makes me hyper...VERY hyper. BUT I love the smell of coffee...and out of all the coffee places in Hobart Oomph has the best smell.<BR/>As for Lazenbys....I dont know how people drink ANYTHING that place makes...even their hot chocolates are bad.Tassiegalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01937005091364457746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1153820984761712342006-07-25T19:49:00.000+10:002006-07-25T19:49:00.000+10:00Stephen,You are right about that chai stuff, it is...Stephen,<BR/>You are right about that chai stuff, it is foul.<BR/>However, I believe it has medicinal properties, not something I seek in an everyday cuppa.<BR/><BR/>There are weird and wonderful beverages out there masquerading as teas. All sorts of ginger, cardamom and vanilla thingies.<BR/>Sorry, they don't qualify as proper tea at all. Neither do those black teas with blackcurrant etc.<BR/>Now, proper herb teas such as chamomile and rosehip are okay now and again but still not the tea that can soothe all ills.<BR/>Cheers, AnonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1153726695897562572006-07-24T17:38:00.000+10:002006-07-24T17:38:00.000+10:00Where do I sign up?Where do I sign up?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1153726643285357822006-07-24T17:37:00.000+10:002006-07-24T17:37:00.000+10:00hrv, that sounds vaguely obscene.hrv, that sounds vaguely obscene.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1153543600545878872006-07-22T14:46:00.000+10:002006-07-22T14:46:00.000+10:00Yes Stephen you can't beat a good gunpowder sencha...Yes Stephen you can't beat a good gunpowder senchaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1153536507858512632006-07-22T12:48:00.000+10:002006-07-22T12:48:00.000+10:00Anon, I agree about tea - I live on green tea at w...Anon, I agree about tea - I live on green tea at work.<BR/><BR/>I did make the mistake of trying Chai tea - yech, yech, yech, spit. That said, I have a friend who actually enjoys that Chai muck with soy milk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1153488794881066802006-07-21T23:33:00.000+10:002006-07-21T23:33:00.000+10:00Sorry - can't live without coffee. Gave up everyt...Sorry - can't live without coffee. Gave up everything else and you have to have a viceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1153471623185220952006-07-21T18:47:00.000+10:002006-07-21T18:47:00.000+10:00I'm not the earlier anonymous but would just like ...I'm not the earlier anonymous but would just like to say....why would you drink cofee when you can have tea?<BR/><BR/>I only drink that coffee stuff once in a blue moon when I need to stay awake at work. Then I slip it down quickly to get it over with, it being like awful and stuff.<BR/><BR/>Grab yourselves some Ceylon, or Darjeeling, or green tea and relax people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1153272161371346812006-07-19T11:22:00.000+10:002006-07-19T11:22:00.000+10:00Oh, be slow my racing heart. This morning had a so...Oh, be slow my racing heart. This morning had a solitary shot at Zuba(good; pity about the crap on the counter next to me), then a coffee date at Kara (also good).<BR/>Anon is right, it is just coffee, and then, some people are just arses, aren't they?Food Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14749145466128769463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1153197397905684682006-07-18T14:36:00.000+10:002006-07-18T14:36:00.000+10:00Hey Hobart Restaurant Vegetable & Smuff, It's COFF...Hey Hobart Restaurant Vegetable & Smuff, It's COFFEE not a life or death situation. Have a lie down and a BEX for godsake!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1153192073592069252006-07-18T13:07:00.000+10:002006-07-18T13:07:00.000+10:00Veteran,I dont doubt that there are people out the...Veteran,<BR/><BR/>I dont doubt that there are people out there in the community who know what they are doing, I just think these people are in the minority who usually work someone where one day they are on the machine and the next day a pimply 16 year old is.<BR/><BR/>I also think that the coffee industry is to blame as well so many different brands out there just putting machines into businesses without the proper training on these machines. so i say if you have the experience you say you do that i could get a decent coffee (anyday any time)at your establishment if you have one. Im not having a go i just think that training in all aspects of the hospitality industry in Hobart needs a boost and id rather see people like yourself who have the skills to do it.smurfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05637144797322449998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8948346.post-1153188787382965392006-07-18T12:13:00.000+10:002006-07-18T12:13:00.000+10:00Dear SmurfSome of us are Baristas with credentials...Dear Smurf<BR/><BR/>Some of us are Baristas with credentials (i.e. have attended internationally recognised coffee schools). The problem is that anyone who makes coffee can call themselves a Barista without qualifications.<BR/><BR/>They quality of the blend is often to focused on whereas the operator and more importantly the machine quaility and maintenance are usually overlooked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com