A Taste of Tolga is popping up at Medusa, bringing late-night street eats to Rock O’Cashel Lane

In perhaps the best collaboration we’ve seen all year, beloved local street food king A Taste of Tolga and beloved…

Indulge in all-you-can-eat dumplings and bao buns at Asian-fusion restaurant Bob Sugar

Boasting a dream combo of curated Asian feeds with fresh cocktails across from the beach, Bob Sugar has been hitting the…

More Than Cupcakes: Baked by Us launch Go Fund Me to continue its support of young people with disabilities

When we talk about the heart and soul of a local business, no one has more of those two things…

Mould Cheese Festival returns to Melbourne for three days with more than 100 kinds of cheese

Almost 10,000 cheese connoisseurs consumed a record-breaking six tonnes of local artisan cheese during MOULD’s triumphant return to events last…

There’s a Chicken Nugget Festival coming to Melbourne this weekend

Prepare your bellies: this weekend the fourth annual Chicken Nugget festival will return to the grounds of Welcome To Thornbury,…

World-famous professional eaters Randy Santel and Katina Eats Kilos are coming to Geelong for 3kg Parmi Challenge

American extreme eater and TikTok and YouTube star Randy Santel and his partner, professional eater and Youtube Entertainer Katina Eats…

Beloved late-night dessert bar Armageddon Cake announces plans to return to Geelong

How good is heading to a dessert bar and indulging in the sweetest of treats? How long is a piece…

Tucked away in North Geelong, Anchors Rest Cafe is a cosy and welcoming space for pre-travel nourishment

Renowned local hospitality veteran Lucky Thapliyal has been caffeinating and spoiling Geelong residents and visitors with spot-on housemade eats from…

‘Reaching across the barrier’: plant-based cafe Feast celebrates five years of business in Geelong

Just a few years ago, Eileen Sims was a copywriter running a raw vegan cooking school on the side. Now,…

‘It’s real and alive’: Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues celebrates nine-year milestone this March

On a quiet Little Malop Street, Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues made waves when it first opened in 2014, and…

Geelong cafe Blank Space transforms into a bustling NYC diner with new “SOHO Nights”

After first opening three years ago, Blank Space has proven itself a gem of the daytime cafe scene, providing delicious…

Ed Sheeran launches his own hot sauce with Tingly Ted’s

Ed Sheeran’s new hot sauce, called Tingly Ted’s, is set to hit the shelves later this year. The product will…

Hecho En Mexico is bringing lip-smacking street-style Mexican food (and tequila) to Ballarat

Margaritas, sangria, Mezcal Palomas, Chilaquiles, tacos… this and more is what you can expect at Hecho En Mexico‘s newest venue…

The best rooftop bars in Geelong for beautiful views and sky-high drinking

There’s just something so alluring about a rooftop bar. Whether it’s drinking with some of the most beautiful views of…

Central Geelong’s Bake Off returns in March and registrations are now open

Dust off your aprons, mixing bowls and piping bags: the Central Geelong Bake Off is back for the first time…

Mulita BBQ to close its North Geelong venue, announce plans for Mount Duneed

Having earned themselves a solid reputation for American BBQ with fresh and vibrant Mexican influences out in North Geelong for…

A mouthwatering international dumpling festival is heading to Melbourne next month

There’s something so joyful about biting into a dumpling. Personally, I think it’s all about the mystery – you can’t…

The Sporting Globe Geelong are slinging unlimited chicken wings

However fancy you think you are, it’s no secret that most people love aiming their face at a sticky, deep-fried…

Sit Down & Shut Up: Karen’s Diner is opening a pop-up experience in Geelong this May

Following news last year that Karen’s Diner was coming to Malop Street in early 2023, it’s now been revealed that…

Here’s where you can still score a booking for Valentine’s Day in the Geelong region

Ah February 14, you’re back again! If you’re currently scrambling around to find somewhere to take your partner for Valentine’s…

Flying Brick Cider Co brings you a taste of regality with the return of High Cheese

Flying Brick Cider Co sure knows how to put on an event that’s for sure. They’ve made the humble combination…

The Herb and Chilli Festival is bringing the heat to the Yarra Valley for one spicy weekend in March

Picture a world without pesto, without chimichurri, without spicy hot sauce. Not very pretty, is it? Chilli and herbs have…

That’s Amore Cheese is hosting a tasty festival dedicated entirely to ricotta in March

Layer it in a lasagna. Drizzle it with warm honey. Pipe it into a cannoli. There’s something about ricotta that…

Geelong’s Splatters, Australia’s only cheese train, is running daily all-you-can-eat cheese sessions

Nothing can get cheddar than this. Spawned by cheesemonger Jo Bangles and wife Tennille Moisel from Geelong’s local business Splatters,…

 

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