Satisfy your cravings at Wah Bah’s unmissable new weekly dessert and cocktail night

Ready to flip the script on your Friday nights? Wah Bah, the ultimate go-to spot for good times, is making…

A microbrewery and distillery has taken out the title for Ballarat’s Best Pie

Ballarat’s culinary scene has been set ablaze as the city’s pie aficionados convened this weekend to crown the reigning champions…

Last One Inn: A Food Lover’s Paradise with a South American Twist

Last One Inn, owned by Jorge Guerrero and Josh Morrice, serves modern Australian dishes with a South American twist, reflecting…

Toasty opens second cafe, bringing a hidden toastie wonderland with coffee and shakes to South Geelong

Stepping into Toasty Geelong is like entering a tantalising toasty paradise, where creativity meets comfort in every mouthwatering bite. Since…

Poppie’s Nursery & Cafe is Anglesea’s plant-filled oasis combining a cafe, food store, gift store and nursery

Poppie’s Anglesea is situated along Victoria’s renowned Great Ocean Road. It goes beyond being just a Café; it is a…

Maxibon Krispy Kreme Doughnut: Krispy Kreme brings back its iconic Maxibon collaboration

Get ready for the dessert crossover of a lifetime as Krispy Kreme and Peters Ice Cream team up once again…

Barwon Edge kicks off exciting new chapter with the opening of its Coffee Window

In case you missed it, the iconic Barwon Edge Boathouse is undergoing a magnificent transformation, and the first exciting change…

Australia’s Biggest Barbecue Festival Meatstock is heading to Bendigo in 2024

Calling all BBQ lovers, meat enthusiasts, music fanatics, and anyone with a passion for good times – Australia’s Biggest Barbecue…

Geelong bar and eatery Frankie. is now running Bottomless Sunday Sessions

Looking for the ultimate way to unwind and treat yourself? Look no further than Frankie., Geelong’s stylish and chic venue,…

18th Amendment Bar Teams Up with Bahjong Dumplings for Ultimate Cocktail and Dumpling Experience

Prepare those taste buds folks! The 18th Amendment Bar, Geelong’s coolest speakeasy, and the scrumptiously new Bahjong Dumpling Bar have…

Add Bumble Bee Eatery to your must-visit list, Geelong’s bright and cosy Asian-Inspired Cafe 

Featuring an Asian-inspired menu that pays tribute to owner Shanny Oh’s Malaysian and Chinese heritage, this Hamlyn Heights café is…

Ballarat’s Best Pie competition returns for August and you can taste them all with the city’s pie trail

Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering culinary journey as Ballarat celebrates its love for pies in the highly anticipated…

French garden party So Frenchy So Chic confirms returns to Werribee Mansion

There are those unspoken countries and icons you must visit when travelling, and France is one of them. Known as…

Warm up with unlimited cheese, mac’n’ five cheese, raclette and more at Australia’s first cheese train, Splatters Cheese Bar

Editorial Correction Statement: In the printed version of the Splatters Article in the July issue of Forte Magazine, there was…

PSA: Pholklore is slinging $5 bánh mì at its Geelong location this Tuesday only

Longtime favourite for fans of all things Vietnamese and a cheeky lunch special, Pholklore Geelong is set to be the…

After eight years of good old-fashioned yum cha, Geelong’s Golden Dragon Yum Cha has closed its doors

For the past eight years in a historic former bank in the heart of Geelong, sat one of the best…

Smith & Co. Foods: Creating unforgettable events and memorable moments with visual and edible feasts 

Smith and Co. Foods began as a passion project in Melbourne whilst owner Camilla was still working in the media…

Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt opens in Geelong so prepare to create some frozen yogurt masterpieces

Filling the huge hole in our yoghurt hearts since the loss of Froyo and Yummo in years gone by, Tutti…

The Showman’s Bar and Café, a spirited new all-day restaurant, brings peak comfort food to the most unlikely of Geelong locations

Roll up, roll up! Introducing The Showman’s Bar and Café, one of the newest bars and cafés to hit Geelong….

Mexican drive-thru Guzman y Gomez opens in Leopold this week with $5 burritos and free coffee 

Opening up at the Gateway Plaza on the Bellarine Highway, the new restaurant will offer locals a taste of authentic…

Louey’s is the new Italian American-inspired kitchen and bar coming to The Espy

Follow the warm glow and good vibes to the back of The Espy, where the bright-eyed Louey’s Bar & Kitchen…

Interlude Café & Charlie Bakery: The Grovedale cafes where croissants, coffee and community are the stars of the show 

Located on the busy Torquay highway, Interlude is a minimalist, pint-sized container café, offering the perfect outdoor space to enjoy…

‘The end of an era’: After 47 years, Opsy’s Leopold fish and chip institution hands over ownership

In the heart of the Leopold community, a cherished institution bids farewell. After years of serving up crispy golden fish,…

The iconic Barwon Edge Boathouse is being transformed by the experienced team at ALMA and Felix 

Wherever Jesse Hughes, Sarah Horsburgh, and Matt and Amelia Baird go, good times seem to follow. ALMA, a contemporary South…

 

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