One of the great joys of visiting Tasmania is sampling the astonishing range of artisanal gourmet fare. The places below are must-visit suppliers of the best.

They're also great sources of further information, so if you've got a passion for a particular ingredient or product, just ask and they'll let you know about a wealth of options from around the state.

Wursthaus Kitchen
New York has Dean & De Luca, Hobart has Wursthaus, where you'll find the seasonal best that Tasmania has to offer in meat, smallgoods, cheese and wine ... more

Delicacy
A cracker of a deli, occupying two long rooms, this is the kind you fantasise about if you're a serious foodie and a serious cook. It has pretty much everything ... more

Casalinga
Call in for the house-made deli meats: wallaby and native pepperberry salami, sorpressa, prosciutto and endlessly inventive varieties of gourmet sausage ... more

Sir Loin Breier
Famed for the quality of his ingredients, the taste of his smallgoods and his house-made ready-to-go deli options, Rob Breier is more Sir Smoker than Sir Loin ... more

Lipscombe Larder
This gourmet supermarket is such a local landmark that real estate ads include it as a selling feature: "Close to river, bus and Lipscombe Larder" ... more

Hill Street Grocer
Mild-mannered corner store on the outside, gourmet market on the inside, and definitely worth the climb up the hills from town. All your foodie requirements are here ... more