Hip New Places To Eat & Drink
Callington Mill Distillery. Oatlands, Tasmania
In 1837, Callington Mill Distillery was constructed in the ancient sandstone village of Oatlands in the scenic heartlands of Tasmania to grind flour for the people and (illegally) produce whisky. Since then, the mill and surrounding area have been meticulously renovated, making the historic site into an interactive tourist attraction. Today, visitors can learn about Callington Mill’s unique history and how to blend their own whisky.
Mews. Brisbane, Queensland
Mews, a restaurant that is heating up the Brisbane food industry, provides diners with a whimsical gastronomic experience. Dine alongside a living street art gallery packed with custom pieces from Brisbane artists such as Mr.Sor2, JORDACHE, and James Ellis. This dining experience, housed within the 5-star Crystalbrook Vincent hotel, celebrates hyper-local, sustainably sourced ingredients with a distinctive, laneway-inspired cuisine that changes frequently in accordance with the seasons and availability.
Casa Freschi Cellar Door. Adelaide Hills, South Australia
David Freschi’s lifelong love of wine led to the opening of Casa Freschi’s brand new cellar door. His goal was indeed quite simple, to make the most beautiful, pure and interesting wine he can by closely integrating nature to capture the energy and character of each site. With a fire and a wonderful view, relax on a couch and let the wines speak for themselves.
Cielo. Adelaide/Tarndanya, South Australia
Like many other inspiring pastry chefs, this 23-year-old Chaveli Goya, has nurtured a passion for the finer things in life with a humble twist, and came up with the idea for Cielo. She was reminded of the pleasure she had as a child with her grandmother over great cups of tea. Aside from the cakes and pastries, the white walls and gold frames from the Victorian era give the place an old-world charm and elegance.
Stringers Sorrento. Sorrento, Victoria
Similarly, Stringers has a special place in the history of Sorrento on Victoria’s beautiful Mornington Peninsula. The locals call it “Stringers Corner.” This merchants store “up the hill” was built in 1896. Since then, it has fed both locals and visitors, and it has just been lovingly fixed up for a new chapter in its long history. Stringers Sorrento has a providore and grocery store with an Italian theme, real wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and gelateria, a back courtyard, and a cocktail bar.
