Kevin Hart is one of the most prolific celebrity car collectors on the planet. The 41-year-old stand-up comedian, actor and producer has everything from modern Aston Martins and Mercedes-Benzes to classic Buicks and Corvettes lurking in his garage. It’s easily the best garage in comedy (sorry, Seinfeld).

But there’s one brand he seems to favour more than any other, and that’s Ferrari. Hart already owns four Prancing Horses: a 458 Spyder, and three (yes, three) 488 GTBs – two standard models and a 488 Pista. Now he’s added a fifth to the collection… Thankfully, it’s not another 488.

Hart took to Instagram late last week to show off his new Ferrari SF90 Stradale Spider – according to him, it’s the first to be delivered to the United States. A gift to himself to celebrate the release of his latest Netflix limited series, True Story, we dare say this rare supercar is the most interesting Ferrari in his collection.

Check out Kevin Hart’s new Ferrari – as well as some other highlights from his car collection – below.

The SF90 Stradale, named after the Formula One car of the same name and produced to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the team, is a mid-engined PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) – Ferrari’s first-ever hybrid production car and a spiritual successor to the manic limited production LaFerrari.

Powered by an evolution of the twin-turbo V8 found in the 488 Pista and the F8 Tributo – as well as by three electric motors – the SF90 Stradale makes a combined total output of 735kW, does 0-100km/h in 2.5 seconds and has a top speed of 340km/h. The Spider variant, which features a retractable hardtop, is the first Ferrari plug-in hybrid car offered with a drop-top variant and ranks as the most powerful non-limited convertible in the world.

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There are a lot of scary things about flying, but the window seat typically isn’t one of them.

It’s usually hot property, in fact, and the source of many an argument. While some people love to sit in it and watch the world go by, untroubled by the straddling of other passengers, others hate being stuck in it, and having to clamber over two other people every time they need the toilet. Others simply don’t care where they are sat.

But according to luxury travel hacker Michelle G, you really ought to pay more attention to where you sit. Why? Because if you like sitting in the window seat – or any seat, arguably – you should be wearing sunscreen, she claimed in a recent video (watch it below).

Why you should always wear sunscreen on a plane, according to Michelle G (@laxtoluxury)

“You should always wear sunscreen when you’re on a plane. A study found that due to the amount of UVA rays windows let in, which cause long term skin damage, an hour on a plane at normal flight altitude is equivalent to about 20 minutes in a tanning bed,” Michelle said.

She then shared three of her favourite sunscreens and said to apply them 30 minutes before a flight (then as needed throughout).

Her claims left some of her followers shocked. One wrote: “Wow. I never knew that. Thanks for the heads up.”

Another asked: “How am I supposed to do this on a 15-hour flight with a layover? Won’t I break out if I have sunscreen on my face for that long?”

Another TikTij user, @StraightToThePoints wrote: “Thinking about all the flying I’ve been doing over the last plus years. *checks skin*.”

Michelle responded to this “Imagine FAs!”

“UV rays don’t go through windows,” another user wrote. Michelle responded: “That is…patently false.”

Furthe comments on the video included: “I had no idea!” and, “This is one I’d never heard before.”

Michelle is not the first person to warn of this risk.

Dr. Sweta Rai of the British Association of Dermatologists previously told Sun Online Travel: “Pilots are at higher risk of skin cancer and sun-induced damage as they sit in bright light.”

“The windows they sit at when piloting the plane are huge and as a result, they wear sunscreen as standard. But passengers on flights should take heed and do the same.”

“The window next to you on a plane may be small, but you’re closer to the ozone layer on a flight by tens of thousands of feet.”

“The sun’s rays are much more harmful at this level and we should all be wearing sunscreen when flying. If you use a daily moisturizer with an SPF of 30 or more in it, then you don’t need to worry.”

According to the Cancer Council, however, there is no credible evidence to suggest passengers can get sunburnt on commercial airline flights.

“There is no credible evidence to suggest passengers can get sunburnt on commercial airline flights, so Cancer Council does not recommend the need for sun protection,” cancercouncil.org.au states.

“Excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation contributes to the development of melanoma and other skin cancers. Ultraviolet rays from the sun are divided into two types: UVA and UVB. UVB, which penetrates the top layers of the skin, causes sunburn and is the major cause of skin cancer. UVA penetrates deeper into the skin causing damage to the skin collagen and elastin, resulting in premature skin ageing and can also cause skin cancer” (Cancer Council).

“A study in 2015 found that, compared with the general population, pilots and cabin crew had around twice the rate of melanoma. However, it was not clear if this was caused by exposure to UV radiation on the ground during leisure time, or in the aircraft during flight. Other factors such as repeated exposure to cosmic radiation and disruption of circadian rhythms, could also contribute to the elevated rate of cancer in airline crew. UV radiation increases with altitude and while some commercial aircraft windshields let through a small amount of UV, more modern aircraft windshields provide almost a total block.”

“Where UVA does penetrate the windshield, it may have an impact on the melanoma incidence of pilots, however more research is needed to establish this link.”

As for windows in the passenger cabin, Cancer Council says they are generally constructed of three layers of plastic: “These materials are highly effective at blocking both UVA and UVB, ensuring passengers are not at risk.”

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Australia’s secret Blue Grotto will have you scratching Malta off your bucket list and adding Shoalhaven onto it.

Don’t believe us? Take a look at the following image and decide for yourself. Whatever the case, there is a certain Jervis Bay spot that could give Malta’s Blue Grotto a run for its money, we reckon.

The photo on the left shows Malta’s famous Blue Grotto. The photo on the right, by @jordan_robins, shows an obscure cave somewhere in the Jervis Bay Marine Park. The marine park is located about 3 hours south of Sydney.

Comments left beneath Jordan’s photo on Instagram by followers show some people were amazed by the little known cave.

“Nice little discovery!” one wrote. “Is this Samoa?” asked another. “It’s a pretty cool spot, off Jervis bay actually,” Jordan replied. “Add to the bucket list!” another wrote.

The (original) Blue Grotto – a seaborne cave in Malta – is marked by photogenically blue, glowing water with objects underneath “appearing silver, red, orange, or yellow,” Matador Network reports. “Although the blue phenomenon is the result of sunlight shining through the narrow entrance, rather than bioluminescence, the radiant effect is equally stunning and even more colorful. To reach the grotto, you must visit during low tide and calm conditions, and only via a specially licensed boat.”

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Jervis Bay has an even more legit type of bioluminescence – the kind created by a chemical reaction inside a living cell that generates light (this can be the result of things like sea creatures and mushrooms). In Jervis Bay’s case, it’s the result of an algae bloom of plankton which under certain conditions creates large amounts of bioluminescence (also known as a sea sparkle).

Jervis Bay Wild writes: “Bioluminescence can only be witnessed at a few locations around the world and it is notoriously difficult to photograph. It is also difficult to predict, with its appearance relying on the right temperatures and wind. When bioluminescence arrives in Jervis Bay, it can be seen in a number of locations.”

“Head to your nearest local beach after dark and you will probably get lucky,” the site adds. “We’ve seen it at Barfluer Beach just north of Plantation Point, Callala Bay and Blenheim Beach. There were significant bioluminescence events in Jervis Bay in 2018, 2019 and 2020, so it would seem we’re on a bit of a roll.”

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Going as far down as Bawley Point (perhaps further), if you drag your heel in the sand at night, if you’re there during a bioluminescence event, you can see faint lines in the sand of sea (or in this case sand) sparkles.

Moving onto some of Shoalhavens more well-known attractions, like Bendalong, and Hyams Beach, various other comparisons to international hotspots can be made (though, just like overseas, there is a big difference between what you see on social media and reality).

Bendalong’s humble boat ramp could be almost mistaken for being somewhere in Sardinia, too.

Meanwhile, Hyams could pass for a blinding white sand beach in Sardinia or Crete.

Maybe you can hold off on that overseas flight ticket after all?

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You’ll die if you stop doing it, but how many of us actually stop to think about how we’re breathing? Unless you’re exercising or find yourself in a yoga or pilates studio, our attention is rarely wafting over our breath. And why would it? It’s essential.

But the way you breathe, or at least, where you inhale and exhale your breath, can have drastically different effects on your body. One man who has been keen to point this out recently is Commando Steve. The Australian personal trainer – real name Steve Willis – is someone who regularly pushes his body to the limit in the name of fitness.

Steve recently proposed a sleep challenge on his Instagram story, where he encouraged his audience to put tape over their mouth at night, to help encourage nasal breathing. Why? You might ask. Well, there are actually several reasons why we should aim to breathe through our nose, and our nose only, and to avoid mouth breathing.

Commando Steve references the benefit in a separate story post, citing a post by Dr Steven Lin, a world-leading functional dentist. In his post, Dr Lin explains that we provide our body with nitric oxide when we breathe in through our nose: “Nasal breathing gives you access to this critical nutrient, while mouth breathing starves your body of it.”

Dr Lin says: “Nitric oxide signals to the cells in your arteries to soften and relax, an action that can greatly reduce blood pressure. The best way to access nitric oxide is to breathe slowly through the nose.”

“Breathing heavy causes blood vessels to constrict. This is one reason why mouth breathers are tired a lot of the time. There is less delivery of O2 (oxygen) in mouth breathing.”

James Nestor, author of Breath: The New Science Of A Lost Art, wanted to find out the effects different breathing techniques would have on his sleep. He conducted a study with the help of scientists at Stanford University, and, for the first experiment, plugged his nostrils so he would only be able to breathe through his mouth.

As CNN Health reports, Nestor said of the experiment, “We knew it wasn’t going to be good, because there’s a very firm scientific foundation showing all the deleterious effects of mouth breathing, from periodontal disease to metabolic disorders.”

After breathing through just his mouth for 10 days, “Nestor’s blood pressure rose 13 points,” CNN Health reports. “Measurements of heart rate variability showed his body was in a state of stress. His pulse went up, and he stumbled around in a mental fog.”

“He also snored for hours each night, developing obstructive sleep apnea. His blood oxygen levels dropped.”

You may now be trying to think about how you breathe at night when you go to sleep. Don’t worry if you do breathe through your mouth, it’s incredibly common, especially if you’re someone who suffers from allergies or other conditions that cause your nose to feel stuffy.

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“When you lie down the blood vessels inside your nose fill up with blood,” Dr Steven Park, a surgeon with a specialty in sleep medicine told CNN Health.

“If you can’t breathe easily through your nose, you’re likely to open your mouth for air, which triggers a positive feedback loop.”

“You would think that if you open your mouth you would breathe better, but actually the reverse happens. Opening your jaw causes the tongue to slump backward, obstructing your airway.”

Dean Gladstone, a Bondi lifeguard and qualified Wim Hof and breathwork coach, told DMARGE nasal breathing can bring many benefits.

“Humans are meant to breathe through the nose most of the time and ideally should be nasally breathing at night,” Dean relates.

“Nasal breathing has immune benefits as well as being anti-viral, a big one at the moment. Nasal breathing is linked to the parasympathetic nervous system. This is where your body repairs itself, digestion occurs and many other things.”

“Mouth breathing is linked to the fight or flight response, so you can imagine this is not great for getting to sleep or staying asleep.”

Dean adds: “In a recent study carried out in America, heart attack survivors were found to be dysfunctional breathers, i.e. mouth breathers, upper chest breathers or those that suffered from sleep apnea.”

“While they might have survived their heart attack, the heart attack itself was linked to dysfunctional breathing, since it can add stress to any organ or system in the body.”

Dean confirms that people have been taping over their mouths for years to help aid with nasal breathing, and it’s something he does himself. However, he uses a product that doesn’t cover the entire lip area, “making it safe for all to use.”

“I recommend [mouth taping] for people that wake up sluggish or are getting up to go to the toilet lots in the night. This is linked to mouth breathing and not staying in deep sleep.”

So, if you’re a mouth breather, what else can you do to help encourage nasal breathing, other than putting some tape over your mouth in what could be considered an extreme course of action.

One thing you can do is avoid eating close to bedtime. You can also flush the nose with saltwater, which acts as a mild decongestant.

Dean also has thoughts around what one can do to help provide a better quality of sleep: “Nasal breathing, sleeping in a cool, airy room, trying to go to sleep at a similar time each night, avoid blue lights and screens for two hours before bed, sleep on your side, not your back, avoid alcohol and sugar, don’t eat late at night and try breathing exercises or meditation to help you relax.”

Dr Park from the aforementioned study does actually encourage the use of tape, although not in a kidnapped-like fashion where you can’t open your lips at all. “You just need a teeny little bit at the centre of your lips,” he explains.

“The point is not to inhibit airflow through your mouth, it’s to train your jaw to shut at night.”

In fact, there are multiple accounts on the internet of people attempting to try sleeping with their mouth taped shut, along with yet more research to suggest mouth taping can be used as a treatment for prolific snorers.

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You know how they say you should never talk about politics, sport or religion at a dinner party? Well, if you’re looking for a sure-fire topic of conversation in Australia, something that’s guaranteed to go down a treat, just talk about property. It never fails.

Talking about the property market is the national pastime – and if you’re a young professional in Australia, everyone will tell you that the first thing you need to do is get on the property ladder, by any means necessary. But that’s easier said than done. With property prices around the country (but especially in our big cities like Sydney and Melbourne) at astronomical levels, the amount your professionals need to borrow in order to secure property is insane – and therefore, so are deposits.

So what’s the alternative – renting for the rest of your life? Everyone knows that’s ‘dead money’. Well, there’s another solution: ‘rentvesting’ – and it might mean that you’re better off renting your home than buying your home, at least in the short term.

Mark Bouris, Executive Chairman of Yellow Brick Road, former host of The Apprentice Australia and nationally-renowned money expert, went on Channel 7’s Sunrise earlier this week to talk about the Australian property market and offer some clarity to Aussies confused by the current lay of the land.

While Bouris starts off by saying “I don’t think younger people should be busting their neck to go and buy in the property market… like mum and dad did”, he suggests that rentvesting – that is, investing in property in an area you perhaps don’t want to live in, renting that property out, and then renting yourself in a place you want to live – might be the way to go.

Bouris posits this as a way for urban young professionals to maintain their lifestyle without bankrupting themselves in the process.

Sounds deceptively simple, but why do it at all? It’s all got to do with our “wage recession”, Bouris argues.

“While interest rates have gone from 17% to 2.5%, the purchase price has gone from $500,000 to $1.5 million, so that’s the issue… if your wages have not increased, the amount of money you can borrow is a lot less than the purchase price, so it’s never keeping pace.”

“So, you’ve got to say, ‘what does my wage allow me to save and keep pace?’ Look at that amount of money and that’s got to keep pace with the purchase price of a property which is not where you would ordinarily live… Buy where you can afford, rent where you want to live.”

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He also gave some New South Wales locations by way of an example: “if you want to live in Paddington, go rent. If you want to buy… buy in Lismore, Ballina, regional, wherever you are, Orange, I don’t care – just get onto the property market.”

Of course, there are two big issues here. One, this will only increase the squeeze on regional property prices and supply that regional Australia has been sharply experiencing over the last two years. City dwellers who are finding themselves priced out of their home towns will now start pricing regional Aussies out of their home towns.

Secondly, Bouris points out that it’s a risky idea buying property in an area you’re not familiar with. He does offer some advice on that note, too: “all the real estate agents are on social media. Follow them, see what they’re saying, ring them up, do your research.”

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Sydney’s figure-eight rockpools are an otherwordly paradise full of mermaids and mermen and selfie sticks. That’s how it seems on Instagram, anyway.

But it’s not as perfect as it seems; there’s a big risk behind the infamous figure-eight pool. Before we get into that though: a little context.

The pools are located in Royal National Park Trail, Lilyvale NSW, and are one of the most perfectly formed infinity pools in not just Australia but the world.

They currently command 28,564 posts on Instagram (up from 27,651 posts in December 2020).

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Given their picturesque nature, and strong social media presence, it’s no wonder people flock to them. There are a few challenges though.

For starters: they are located in a difficult position, with little to no phone reception, and a challenging 3.7-mile hike is required to get there over steep terrain.

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You are advised only to visit when there is no swell and the tide is low. People often ignore this advice though, leading to some dangerous situations.

When the waves are small or medium, people often flock to the pool, have a swim, then – like clockwork – leave their belongings on a convenient shelf located right next to it.

This inevitably ends when a wave pops up out of the blue and soaks everything (at best) and drags people across the rock shelf and badly injuring them at worst, leaving them to walk 3.7kilometres with all sorts of nasty gashes (or be helicopter lifted out if it’s really bad).

This has actually happened on multiple occasions. On other occasions, when the waves have been listed on the National Parks website as ‘extreme’ (and the recommendation has been: do not visit), people have been washed off the shelf and drowned.

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I recently went to the figure eight pools on a small day and saw a group of other people get bounced across the rocks and sustain some nasty injuries to their feet.

Watch the video below to get a taste of the day, and to see how the pools lull you into a false sense of security.

Hidden danger behind Sydney’s figure eight pools

According to an article in theleader.com.au, coastal geomorphologist Professor Rob Brander has said social media has turned the figure eight pools into “an overcrowded death trap.”

“National Parks has [an] excellent resource predicting condition [at the pools] four days in advance. But how do you get this info to the average backpacker who is just trying to re-create an Instagram photo?”

The coastal beach safety researcher said only residents used to know where to find the pools and knew to go at low tide.

“The urge to get an Instagram photo is like leading lambs to the slaughter. Tourists are been exposed to hazardous high tides and huge ocean waves.”

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Let’s be honest: Hobart is not exactly a culinary capital. But in recent years, ears have pricked. Tongues have strayed. It’s now, well, not known for, but at least got some amazing restaurants for tourists and locals alike to feast their taste buds on.

Local Hobart restaurant heroes like Etties and Templo (not to mention The Source) have incited a revolution in Hobart’s restaurant scene, bringing satisfied stomachs and pleasantly surprised eyebrows to a dining scene that now commands global your attention.

But how to taste them all? If you’re only in Hobart for a week, how do you taste upwards of 50 of the best restaurants Hobart has to offer? You either clear your calendar and loosen your belt, or you read this list, where we have distilled your options into the best restaurants in Hobart to try in 2022.

Peacock & Jones

33 Hunter St, Hobart TAS 7000 – $$-$$$

Hidden away in a cosy sandstone warehouse on Hobart’s prized waterfront, Peacock and Jones is a goldmine of foodie proportions. Although it’s tucked away nicely from the hustle and bustle of the city, this covertness doesn’t carry over into rustling up your dish. In fact, from your prime position in the ‘open kitchen’ you’ll see your food sliced, smell it seasoned and hear it sizzle.

From the smaller offerings of pickled beetroot and charcuterie to the main dishes of Berkshire pork and grilled wallaby, Peacock & Jones is one of the top places to eat in Hobart. A must-add to your bucket list.

“What a great choice, food was amazing, service was terrific, and I just loved the ambiance.”

WestyTweedValley (Tripadvisor)

Templo

98 Patrick St, Hobart Tas 7000 – $$-$$$

The reasonably priced highlight of many a foodie’s trips to Tasmania, Templo is a small 20-seater Hobart restaurant (and local favourite) tucked away in the back streets of Hobart. With their shared food, unique wines, communal dining and (practically) guaranteed good times, Templo’s modern Italian cuisine and state-famous G&T will have you giddily mashing the 5-star rating on Tripadvisor (unless you are part of the 3% of reviewers that don’t understand the concept of ‘intimate’ dining).

“The food was fresh, delicious, seasonal, nicely put together and balanced – one of the best restaurants in Hobart.” 

swimmer03 (Tripadvisor)

The Urban Greek

103 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000 – $$-$$$

Hercules himself would fight the cyclops all over again to get his hands on a creamy warm Moussaka from The Urban Greek. Meanwhile, Achilleus wouldn’t think twice about running through the pain in his lower calf to secure a reservation at one of the best Greek restaurants in town, which is filled with contemporary jazz, traditional Greek food and modern hospitality. After living for more than 20 years in the idyllic and culturally rich island of Crete, The Urban Greek’s owners returned to Hobart with countless recipes to share.

From char-grilled octopus to melt-in-mouth homemade pastries, the delicacies of Greece are now available in Hobart for everyone to enjoy.

“Always a great night out. They also cater really well for vegans, which is a bonus.”

Vacationer768374 (Tripadvisor)

Aloft

Pier one, Brooke St, Hobart TAS 7000 – $$$$

On the top floor of Brooke Street Pier on Hobart’s ‘lofty’ waterfront lies a Hobart restaurant experience (arguably) better than Venice. And what better way to take in Hobart’s most spectacular harbour views than on a four-story pontoon that rises with the tide?

Aloft’s architecture isn’t the only thing that adapts adeptly to its environment: the menu focuses on seasonal herbs and vegetables, locally caught and harvested seafood, and small-farm free-range meat and dairy. Plus: the open-plan restaurant has bar seats overlooking the kitchen, where you can watch the chefs at work: so sit by the window and share from the tasting menu, or enjoy some snacks with a glass of wine at the bar.

“We had chefs menu with wine pairing and I would definitely recommend this combination as it takes away the decisions and let’s you focus on the experience.”

be_sing1 (Tripadvisor)

Pancho Villa

Corner Elizabeth St & Pitt St, North Hobart TAS 7000 – $$-$$$

A dramatic and inventive Mexican restaurant and tequila bar, Pancho Villa’s revolutionary name-sake is a fitting emblem for what has become known as one of the best restaurants Hobart plays home to. With a dark and subtle vibe, superb service and melt-in-the-mouth food, as well as an impressive tequila list, there’s something here for everyone from families and straight-edge couples to shot-slinging groups of mates on tour.

“Margaritas to start and they were great. Street corn delicious. Then shared veggie nachos, cauliflower, lamb quesadilla, potato’s with chorizo and washed down with more margaritas”

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The Agrarian Kitchen

11a The Avenue, New Norfolk TAS 7140 – $$-$$$

What do you get when you cross an asylum with a world-class kitchen? The Agrarian! Just kidding. Sort of… The Agrarian Kitchen is a cooking school and eatery of hearty rural fare built upon the foundations of the town’s old mental asylum.

A place where seasonal produce is celebrated (the whole menu is essentially a specials board) and drinking is less a sin as it is an art, the dining experience is unpretentious, diner-oriented and above all, convivial.

“The passion the staff have for their food is palpable. And rightly so, it’s so delicious!!”

jenniferhelen92 (Tripadvisor)

Frank

1 Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS 7000 – $$-$$$

Food from Argentina and an airy locale (albeit slightly more frigid than Buenos aires) with bright furnishings and oversized lamps, Frank is Hobart’s funkiest parilla place. The open converted-office foyer-space fosters a festive mood, so yoink some friends along, sup some vibrant cocktails (or let the bartender recommend a ‘local’ South American grape), sample the tapas and gorge yourself sideways on the mains.

The meat is really what you are here for; an Argentine speciality it is tender, tasty and served with soft chimichurri and spicy sauce—a match made in heaven. Then, if you’ve any space left, indulge in a nemesis cake with creme fraise and raspberry or charred banana with almond and caramel ice cream. You’ll be so absorbed in the food you might not even notice the Hobart waterfront.

“Very nice food and great outlook of the harbor. Lamb shoulder was excellent and the green bean with orange while sounding unusual were brilliant!!”

stormboy250 (Tripadvisor)

Landscape Restaurant & Grill

23 Hunter St, Hobart TAS 7000 – $$$$

From freshly shucked oysters and carefully drizzled salad to expertly grilled steak, potato gnocchi, seafood risotto, elegantly roasted fish, “surf and turf” rock lobster and much more, Landscape Restaurant & Grill creates a sublime dining experience at one of the best dining experiences in Hobart, or, more specifically, Hobart’s Hunter Street waterfront precinct.

Their love for their island home’s produce has remained the foundation of their experimentation, while the unrivalled environment in which it’s all served—the historic walls of the IXL jam factory, surrounded by the iconic art of John Glover—makes it an experience to fly (over) for.

“I do not usually give 5 stars but this restaurant was outstanding.”

nefer14 (Tripadvisor)

The Drunken Admiral

17/19 Hunter St, Hobart TAS 7000 (Price: $$-$$$)

If no fuss, quality sea-food is what you’re after then the Tasmanian Hospitality Award ‘Best Seafood Restaurant 2012 Winner’ is the place to go. From your baked vienna loaf and salt n’ pepper squid to the fish market (of the day’s) selection, all the way up until the hilariously named (no spoilers here) desserts, The Drunken Admiral has zero pretentiousness whatsoever, and consistently serves top notch food.

“Our friends really enjoyed our dinner here (a little while ago) but the ambience and theatre of the restaurant was a great as the chowder!”

pandshobart (Tripavisor)

Ettie’s Wine Bar & Restaurant

100 Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000 (Price: $$-$$$)

Ettie’s Wine Bar & Restaurant is a place of simple, elegant dishes paired with old world wines and contemporary brews. The local produce of Tasmania is the protagonist at this casual bistro, while the beautiful surrounds remind you the growers are not far away. Inspired by classic European traditions, the team at Ettie’s have brought humble, flavourful and vibrant recipes home to Hobart, and designed a wine list to be paired with it, or to enjoy at the bar.

This list is carefully curated from vineyards both local and global, in a way that never fails to delight and inspire. So sit back, embrace the boutique charm, order a cold one and enjoy your meal.

“Lovely space, an excellent menu and superb wine list topped with wonderful service.”

Peter S (Tripavisor)

The Source (Mona)

655 Main Rd, Berriedale TAS 7011 – $$-$$$

If you’re of the artsy persuasion, you’ll know the museum of old and modern art (Mona). Located eleven kilometres north of Hobart—approximately twenty-five minutes by ferry, or twenty minutes by road—The Source sets the scene for Mona’s infamous lunches and grubby after parties. Secluded from the selfie-taking hordes, this is where outlaws, musicians and artists go to get inspired (the Bloody Mary breakfasts don’t hurt either).

Alternatively, discerning travellers can have a slightly less liquid-lunch of wallaby tartare, or any number of Chef Terry’s seasonally sourced dishes, which are all prepared with a hint of mischief. Oh and a word of warning: if you delve into Mona’s mythical wine cellar, make sure to book yourself onto the late ferry.

The Source is definitely a top pick for Hobart.

“The only word to describe the restaurant is wonderful.”

andreaccq (Tripadvisor)

The Glass House

Brooke Street Pier, Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS 7000 – $$-$$$

It glows like a beacon. It floats but it’s not a boat. It’s the place at the end of the Pier (the same one where ferries for MONA and Peppermint Bay depart). The Glass House is a premium dining bar with a penchant for elegant cocktails, tasty shared plates, international flair and (almost) panoramic harbour views.

Whether you drink in the water vistas from the front dining lounge or a leather bar stool in the back rooms, you’ll have a selection of old-style cocktails, Tasmanian wines, craft beers and award-winning whiskies at your command.

In terms of food, the indecisive among us are well-advised to pick the “feed me” option, which gives you a taste of everything from $75 per person, while the specialists can weigh up whether they want freshly shucked oysters or kumquat ponzu, chicken liver parfait or salmon sashimi, yellowtail kingfish carpaccio or braised scottsdale pork belly, wild clover lamb rump or miso roasted eggplant and cape grim beef cheeks or crispy fried heirloom potatoes (just to give you a few samples of what’s on offer).

“Such a spectacular setting – highly recommend timing your booking for late afternoon/early evening so that you get to see it both in daylight and night as the view and atmosphere changes completely.”

2ys (Tripadvisor)

The Black Footed Pig

8 Brooke St, Hobart TAS 7000 – $$-$$$

From the Mount Zero olives to the potato and chorizo bombas, pan fried octopus, vegan paella and confit pork pelly al Pedro Ximenez it becomes abundantly clear that this is a true Spanish restaurant offering a mix of Mediterranean, Australian, vegetarian and gluten free food.

“The paella is amazing so order that – stat!!”

Mich181270 (Tripadvisor)

There you have it, the best restaurants in Hobart to get your weekend away eat on. Get it!

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Founded in 1998, Lululemon was originally just a yoga clothing brand. However, today the brand is a globally renowned activewear brand that offers stylish yet high-performance clothing specifically designed for yoga, running, cycling, training, and most other sweaty pursuits for both women and men.

Make sure you don’t miss this awesome sale, as you’ll be able to score some high-quality activewear at extremely low prices.

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IWC Schaffhausen, like any high-end watchmaker worth its salt, has made plenty of fine chronographs over the years. Take the cult classic ref. 3705 ‘Black Flieger’ or the high-octane Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg Ingenieur Chronograph signature models.

But they’ve never added a chronograph function to their most iconic watch ever – the legendary Big Pilot’s Watch – which has seemed like somewhat of a missed opportunity, to be quite frank. Thankfully, IWC has changed all that: the 153-year-old Swiss brand has finally added the much-desired complication to their flagship watch… In a rather unconventional manner.

The new Big Pilot’s Watch Monopusher Edition “Le Petit Prince” (ref. IW515202), at first glance, seems like a fairly standard Big Pilot – where are the chronograph pushers? Well, as the name suggests, the mechanical stopwatch is actually controlled via a single push button which is subtly integrated into the Big Pilot’s distinctive oversized crown. When the button is pushed once, timing starts. Pressing the button a second time stops the timing, and then a third press resets the chronograph. Pretty intuitive, no?

It’s a clever design choice that not only shows off IWC’s mechanical wizardry but also maintains the purity of the Big Pilot’s time-honoured, functional aesthetic.

“IWC has always been about tackling engineering challenges and finding technically elegant solutions. We have had the idea to present a Big Pilot’s Watch with a chronograph function for some time now. However, one can hardly imagine the unmistakable design with the large case and conical crown with two chronograph pushers on the side of the case. Therefore, we hit upon the surprising and at the same time logical idea to integrate a monopusher chronograph,” Christian Knoop, Creative Director of IWC Schaffhausen explains.

The “Le Petit Prince” part of the name refers to how it’s yet another special edition that honours aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s world-famous children’s novel, known in English as The Little Prince. (IWC has long been a supporter of the Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Youth Foundation.) IWC’s “Le Petit Prince” models all have this signature, very handsome deep-blue sunburst dial. Additionally, this model has unique retro Arabic numerals, which evoke the early days of aviation as well as early 20th century timepieces.

RELATED: IWC’s Big Pilot Update Is An Exciting New Chapter For The Iconic Watch

Its manufacture 59365 calibre is rather unique, too. It’s IWC’s only manual-winding chronograph movement: 70 revolutions of the crown are enough to build up the maximum power reserve of eight days (pretty impressive stuff). A power-reserve indication on the back of the movement, which can be seen through the sapphire-glass case back, helps you keep track of its juice with ease.

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