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…

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…

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…

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…

Paddock Bakery is not just your spot for delicious baked goods

Housed in the historic Federal Mills precinct, Paddock Bakery is a culinary jewel bringing the cult warmth of its Burleigh…

Chefs Corner with The Dill Restaurant’s Chef Ivan Roianov

Seasonal seafood is definitely a speciality in our Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast region. A restaurant taking it up a…

Around the Region: Find festivals and events full of flavour happening this month

Autumn and April are here! It’s when seasonal fruit and vegetables move into hearty territory, when beverage transition from refreshing…

Sandwich spot expands with hot new item

Rebecchi’s swaps sliced bread for buns as the Rutland Street sandwich shop expands their business into a new location and…

Geelong City Market will host the biggest Easter Egg Hunt in Geelong this weekend

Geelong’s Little Malop Street is about to get delightfully decorated with chocolate this Easter, as Geelong City Market gears up…

There’s a foodie festival coming to Geelong that is all about viral aesthetic

Get ready, Geelong, because one massive food festival is about to take over the Showgrounds. Over 50 of the country’s…

Chefs Corner with Eileen’s Charcoal Grill, Head Chef Min Gurung

As the Paul Upham hospitality empire continues to grow in Geelong, we look at the recipes and success of their…

The School Lunchbox Guy, George Georgievski, and celebrated Chef Liran Adika, join Geelong Gluten Free Lifestyle Show

The Gluten Free Lifestyle Show returns to Deakin University’s Waterfront Campus on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March, bringing with…

Shelter Shed sets the standard for dining in Queenscliff

Housed in a handsome heritage-style building, the restaurant reflects the character of the Bellarine Peninsula while presenting a menu that…

Vallis IGA Hamlyn Heights: A Community Supermarket Built on Quality and Connection

Known for its welcoming atmosphere and range of everyday grocery essentials, Vallis IGA has for decades been more than just…

Beach House Barwon Heads has been reborn as a hospitality hotspot

Housed in the town’s former fire station, this beloved venue has been transformed into a welcoming haven where long lunches,…

A Taste of Torquay: Sticks and Stones Café Blends Comfort and Creativity on the Surf Coast

On any given morning in Torquay, there’s a gentle hum coming from Sticks and Stones Café. It’s the sound of…

Chef’s Corner with The Shared Table, owner and head chef, Di Ray

Welcome to Chefs Corner, where we take you behind-the-scenes into the kitchen of a renowned hospitality establishment in regional Victoria….

Geelong’s Longest Lunch returns, powered by culinary excellence and community

Geelong’s Longest Lunch will return in 2026, offering an afternoon where food, wine, and community converge at one of the…

Calling all romantics: Here’s a list of spots to spend Valentine’s Day

Whether it’s a first date, a new flame, your mainstay love, or a Galentines get together, there’s so much on…

 

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