Mona Cicchetti add Baked Goods to their menu with live n’ local night

Funky grooves find a new home in Wallington this month as Italian restaurant and bar, Mona Cicchetti introduce Live n’…

End of an era for Belmont French Restaurant, Bistrot Plume

In an unexpected shock to the vibrant Geelong hospitality scene, Mt Pleasant Road resident Bistrot Plume has announced its end….

Light to Night: Chadstone turns up the glow with a new festival of art, food and music

This winter, Chadstone is stepping beyond the shopping bag and into the spotlight, unveiling Light to Night, a month-long festival…

Around the region: Four major food festivals hit regional Victoria this month

Wine, relish, and regional produce are all top of the list this month when it comes to major foodie festivals…

Festival Guide: Pride in heritage, culture, community, and identity are at the forefront of June’s calendar

I’m back in the saddle again. Well, perhaps not a saddle. That would require a certain level of poise, grace…

Geelong City Market to launch Tastes of Greater Geelong with twilight edition

Geelong’s winter calendar is set for a flavour-packed launch, with a brand-new Geelong City Night Market announced as the official…

Popular Provenance Wines event returns

Fyansford’s most picturesque winery, Provenance Wines winds back up with local favourite event Winter Fireside Session. Returning to their site…

This Barwon Heads haunt is closing for the winter – but not before throwing an epic party

On Hitchcock Avenue, just a salty breeze from the Barwon Heads shoreline, Loco’s bursts onto the scene with colour, movement…

Nightide Returns: Queenscliff’s Winter Ritual Rises from the Deep

Winter on the Bellarine has always carried a certain romance. Salt-heavy air curling off the bay. The skeletal beauty of…

Urban Wine Walk is heading to Ballarat, North Melbourne, and Northcote this winter

Calling all wine lovers! The beloved wine crawl is back to beat the winter chill with a rich red. The…

Aunty Katie Ballarat set to expand hospitality family

One of Ballarat’s biggest hospitality assets, classic Asian cuisine staple Aunty Katie, is expanding her empire, announcing the opening of…

Chefs Corner with Nicol’s Paddock Head Chef Paul Andrews

Nothing says winter warmth quite like a wine by the wood fireplace and a hearty meal to complement it. Nicol’s…

Here and Now Lounge is turning one with a massive celebration this weekend

It’s hard to believe that it’s only been one year since Ryrie Street entertainment hub and bar Here and Now…

Grovedale Hotel wins title of best Sports Bar – Regional in State Awards

Hospitality was honoured on Monday 18 May during the annual AHA Victoria State Awards with one of Geelong’s local cornerstone…

A new late night spot is coming to Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove’s favourite early morning coffee spot, 2 Doors Down reveal their night time next move with the introduction of…

The Club by Felix is officially open at the heritage The Geelong Club

The Geelong Club, Geelong’s iconic social hub since 1859, has opened its doors once more and it is brimming with…

Bringing brews to Belmont: Mt Pleasant Rd Brewers pays homage with hops

On this busy main road of the popular Geelong suburb you’ll find Mt Pleasant Rd Brewers. Mark and Tim have…

A Royal Garden Party will be the height of glamour this month in Geelong

Geelong is set to don its finest for a spectacular ‘Royal’ Garden Party, raising funds for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea…

The best spots to spoil mum over food this Mother’s Day

Nothing says I love you quite like gathering over great food and drinks. Not only do you get to warm…

The best produce-focused markets happening across the region this month

If regional Victoria knows one thing – it’s great produce. It’s evident in our award-winning hospitality scene, in the quality…

Winepress & Eileen’s Charcoal Grill team up for Torbreck Wine Dinner

Pakington Street’s wine aficionados, Winepress Wines, are teaming up with Noble Streets’ award-winning Eileen’s Charcoal Grill for an extraordinary evening…

Grano Italian is opening at The Good’s Shed, Ballarat’s hospitality precinct

Welcome Grano Italian, your latest carb and coffee obsession.  About to open in Ballarat with a grand opening on Friday…

The Bar Colac raise a glass to mateship

A catch-up over a beer has never been more enticing as The Bar Colac join the “Mates Day” state-wide campaign….

Grampians Grape Escape Uncorks a Weekend of Culinary Splendour and Economic Boost

Halls Gap was awash with the sights, sounds, and scents of the Grampians this past weekend as the iconic Grampians…

 

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