CITY GEARING UP FOR A BUSY FESTIVE SEASON LAUNCESTON'S Christmas spirit is set to shine on Friday 25 November, with the lighting of the Christmas tree in the Brisbane Street Mall coinciding with late night shopping and Black Friday sales. "It's great to see so many businesses opening their doors into the evening to create a festive vibe in the city for what promises to be a bumper festive season," says Launceston Central City's Amanda McEvoy. "The lead-up to Christmas is looking really exciting for Launceston; retail vacancies are down again, and we've got a number of new businesses which have opened in recent months and which are all offering something different. "On top of this, there are an incredible 15 new hospitality businesses opening in the city this quarter alone." Pictured: Lauren Johnston and Janna Connell /BAR STELO NEW BUSINESSES Add these businesses to your list of places to check out next time you're in the city. TENEBRIS Late night cocktails and house made dumplings are the name of the game for Tenebris. This mysterious baris perfect for date night or the last stop of your evening out with friends. Enter via Dicky White's Lane to experience the magic. 97 St John Street THE REDRESS HUB The Redress Hub is an innovative initiative aiming to educate Launceston locals on the many ways to repair, reshape and reimagine clothing. With a large focus on encouraging a circular economy, this hub hosts regular workshops with passionate experts 4/94 York Street Boked WILDLY ABIGAIL This florist is a little different from the competition- Florist Abigail emphasises a wide variety of native Australian plants in her arrangements, and makes everything from bouquets to wreaths. Keep an eye out for floral themed workshops, as well as flower crown sessions for the little ones over the school holidays. 144 York Street HOKKAIDO SUSHI LAUNCESTON Launceston's very own sushi train right in the heart of the city. Hokkaido Sushi serves up freshly made sushi rolls, nigiri side dishes and other treats to go or to eat in. There are a wide variety of options available to suit most dietary requirements. 94 Brisbane Street FUSION GREEN Fusion Green is a salad and soup bar with Japanese culinary influence. Expect affordable but delicious and nutritious meals on a rotating menu, like chicken laksa and Japanese BBQ pork belly with rice noodle salad- perfect for a day on the town or lunch while you're at the office. 76 George Street THE SPOTTED QUOLL Beloved in the south. The Spotted Quoll makes its northern debut in a heritage shop front in the Quadrant Mall, Beautiful handcrafted goods can be found here, from clothes and accessories to all kinds of gifts. Visit this uniquely Tasmanian store and see for yourself what all the fuss is about Shop 1-3/26 Quadrant Maill CITY GEARING UP FOR A BUSY FESTIVE SEASON LAUNCESTON'S Christmas spirit is set to shine on Friday 25 November , with the lighting of the Christmas tree in the Brisbane Street Mall coinciding with late night shopping and Black Friday sales . " It's great to see so many businesses opening their doors into the evening to create a festive vibe in the city for what promises to be a bumper festive season , " says Launceston Central City's Amanda McEvoy . " The lead - up to Christmas is looking really exciting for Launceston ; retail vacancies are down again , and we've got a number of new businesses which have opened in recent months and which are all offering something different . " On top of this , there are an incredible 15 new hospitality businesses opening in the city this quarter alone . " Pictured : Lauren Johnston and Janna Connell / BAR STELO NEW BUSINESSES Add these businesses to your list of places to check out next time you're in the city . TENEBRIS Late night cocktails and house made dumplings are the name of the game for Tenebris . This mysterious baris perfect for date night or the last stop of your evening out with friends . Enter via Dicky White's Lane to experience the magic . 97 St John Street THE REDRESS HUB The Redress Hub is an innovative initiative aiming to educate Launceston locals on the many ways to repair , reshape and reimagine clothing . With a large focus on encouraging a circular economy , this hub hosts regular workshops with passionate experts 4/94 York Street Boked WILDLY ABIGAIL This florist is a little different from the competition Florist Abigail emphasises a wide variety of native Australian plants in her arrangements , and makes everything from bouquets to wreaths . Keep an eye out for floral themed workshops , as well as flower crown sessions for the little ones over the school holidays . 144 York Street HOKKAIDO SUSHI LAUNCESTON Launceston's very own sushi train right in the heart of the city . Hokkaido Sushi serves up freshly made sushi rolls , nigiri side dishes and other treats to go or to eat in . There are a wide variety of options available to suit most dietary requirements . 94 Brisbane Street FUSION GREEN Fusion Green is a salad and soup bar with Japanese culinary influence . Expect affordable but delicious and nutritious meals on a rotating menu , like chicken laksa and Japanese BBQ pork belly with rice noodle salad perfect for a day on the town or lunch while you're at the office . 76 George Street THE SPOTTED QUOLL Beloved in the south . The Spotted Quoll makes its northern debut in a heritage shop front in the Quadrant Mall , Beautiful handcrafted goods can be found here , from clothes and accessories to all kinds of gifts . Visit this uniquely Tasmanian store and see for yourself what all the fuss is about Shop 1-3 / 26 Quadrant Maill