The Australian state of Tasmania is home to King Island. Known for it’s quality food products including cheese, lobsters and beef, it’s also home to a restaurant that serves no food. Twelve years ago, artist Caroline Kininmonth restored an 137 year old boathouse into the BYO eatery, and the communal dining room has been a hit ever since.
The Boathouse provides all the cooking supplies and patrons bring their own ingredients and drinks. It’s possibly the only waterfront restaurant on the island, and is a popular site for weddings. The space has a lot of raw character. It looks like a mix between an artist’s clubhouse and a fishing shack. Keeping with the free and easy vibe, there’s no set price, but donations are accepted.
[The Word Today via Kottke] Photo: ejstark
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mmmm….I might buy a plot of land and have a bring your own restaurant restaurant.
Thanks. I’m here all week.
July 18th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Why not just stay home and cook. That is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard of. If you have to shop for your own food, lug it there and then have it cooked, what are you saving? It makes no sense at all.
March 4th, 2009 at 11:07 am