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Lobster Shack

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Lobster Shack is located in Bicheno, approximately 178km north-east of Hobart and 160km south-east of Launceston.  This casual dine-in and takeaway seafood eatery overlooks the ocean and has stunning views. Diners can choose from an array of seafood delicacies, such as freshly shucked oysters, crumbed Tassie scallops, traditional fish and chips, creamy seafood chowder and decadent seafood platters. The menu also features east coast Tasmanian wines, Tasmanian beer and cider, as well as plenty of non-alcoholic beverages. Being seafood lovers, we couldn't go past the hot and cold seafood platter. Packed with a Southern Rock Lobster half, tiger prawns, smoked salmon, pickled octopus, oysters Kilpatrick, crumbed Tasmanian fish, crumbed calamari, crispy chips, fresh salad and sauce, this platter did not disappoint! Our lobster half was warmed and topped with hot garlic butter. The flesh was soft and sweet. All of the seafood was cooked perfectly. If you fancy some takeaway, there are ple...

Rustic Bakehouse

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Rustic Bakehouse is located in the small township of Cressy, approximately 33km south-west of Launceston. Click below to view YouTube link YouTube Link Customers travel from far and wide to taste the delicacies this busy bakery produces. All breads, pastries and delicious treats are baked in the original Scotch woodfired oven. As you walk into the bakery you are greeted by pies, sausage rolls, mini pizzas, cookies, slices, cakes, lamingtons, eclairs, doughnuts, cupcakes, bread, wraps and rolls - everything your heart desires! We indulged in a number of sweet treats and we are pleased to report they tasted as good as they looked! Rustic Bakehouse produces a number of impressive-looking doughnuts so we settled on the lemon meringue doughnut, which was amazing. Topped with torched meringue and filled with tangy lemon curd, this doughnut was a delight to eat. The lemon curd cut through the richness of this light and fluffy doughnut. The custard and cream choux bun was light and creamy, wit...