Hobart, 22 August 2023 – Last night, the Gourmet Traveller Annual Restaurant Awards honoured Peppina with the State's top award of Tasmania's best restaurant. The win stands as testament to the huge achievement of the team in bringing together world class service and exceptional Tasmanian produce, led by renowned Tasmanian Chef Massimo Mele as Culinary Director.

Celebrating the best and brightest in Australian dining this year, the country's leading chefs and restaurant personalities came together to celebrate the annual awards, which are Australia's longest-running restaurant awards and a highlight of the hospitality calendar.

Peppina offers a culinary experience like no other, showcasing Italian-inspired cuisine with a local Tasmanian twist, combined with a warm and welcoming hospitality that has grown a loyal following from locals and visitors alike.

Mele says, “We are deeply honored to receive recognition on this level, it is a testament to the hard work of the whole team who bring the Peppina experience to life. The awards holds meaning not only for the restaurant but also for the extensive network of local producers and suppliers. These valued partnerships form the foundation of Peppina's culinary excellence, delivering the best ingredients for the culinary team to work their magic.”

Sommelier Michael Fisher says “We have a tight knit hospitality community in Tasmania, we all work together and share in each other's successes. We are thrilled to see our hard work is paying off with this honour, which cements our position as a leader in Tasmania's dining scene.”

For details on all winners and finalists of the awards, please visit www.gourmettraveller.com.au

 For more information, please visit:

 www.thetasmanhobart.com and https://www.peppinarestaurant.com/

 ENDS 

About The Tasman, A Luxury Collection Hotel Hobart  

The Tasman opened on 17 December 2021, in Hobart, Tasmania, marking the debut of The Luxury Collection by Marriott International in Australia. Centrally located at Parliament Square overlooking Hobart's historic waterfront, The Tasman is an elegant heritage reconstruction of former state government offices that brings together three eras of design: Georgian, Art Deco, and Contemporary. The Tasman offers 152 guest rooms and suites carefully conceived to showcase the captivating architectural narrative of the site and ensures no two stays are the same. The Tasman is also home to a fitness centre, and several private meeting and event spaces to suit any occasion. The hotel's signature restaurant, Peppina, has been created by renowned Tasmanian Chef Massimo Mele, offering Italian inspired cuisine with local Tasmanian twist.  Meanwhile, Mary Mary is an intimate craft cocktail bar and spirit library with a modernist yet authentic approach, dedicated to the discovery of exceptional local ingredients for pairing with Tasmania's finest spirits and liquors. The Deco Lounge offers a refined space to enjoy afternoon tea or a light lunch in a residential setting that spills out onto a terrace overlooking Parliament Square.   On an experiential level, guests are invited to immerse themselves under the guidance of Tasmania's only Clefs d'Or concierge to discover the work of local artisans and unearth the stories behind the island's celebrated produce with exclusive purveyor visits and epicurean moments within the hotel. 

About The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts

The Luxury Collection® is comprised of world-renowned hotels and resorts offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world's most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a portal to the destination's indigenous charms and treasures. Originated in 1906 under the CIGA® brand as a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties, today The Luxury Collection brand is a glittering ensemble of more than 120 of the world's finest hotels and resorts in more than 35 countries and territories. All of these hotels, many of them centuries old, are internationally recognized as being among the world's finest. For more information and new openings, visit theluxurycollection.com or follow Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The Luxury Collection is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.

About Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,600 properties under 31 leading brands spanning 139 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

.

For more information or imagery, please contact The Mint Partners:

Emma Healy, emma@themintpartners.com.au