Daniel’s Donuts expands to Ballarat, opening its fourth store in regional Victoria

Ever since arriving in Springvale back in 2016, Donut lovers have been going gangbusters about the doughy treats from Daniel’s…

After 64 years, the Clatworthy chapter at Sawyers Arms Tavern comes to an end

After 64 years leading a Geelong institution, the longstanding owners of Sawyers Arms Tavern are handing over the reins. Located…

A huge BBQ Beer Festival is happening this weekend, just in time for Father’s Day

If you’re looking for a relaxed and carefree Father’s Day celebration this year, perhaps indulging in barbecued meats and some…

A Victorian Pizza and Gnocchi bar has been crowned Best Pizzeria in Asia Pacific

Adding one more venue to our bucket lists, Melbourne pizzeria 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar has been named the best…

‘Made of: Ballarat Experiences’ is the new workshop series with local artisan producers, growers and makers

From producers with a passion for earth’s best produce, to the people pushing boundaries in the kitchen, there’s an undercurrent…

Geelong favourite’s Korean restaurant Donco reopens on Pakington Street with a fresh new concept

Earlier this year, the duo behind Pakington Street’s acclaimed Korean restaurant Donco closed up shop and moved to the Geelong…

A running list of the best lunches, dinners, events and treats on offer in the Geelong region this Father’s Day

Sunday 4 September 2022 is Father’s Day and it’s time to celebrate the dear old dads and father figures in…

This bakery in regional Victoria has taken out the award of Australia’s Best Vanilla Slice

Renowned as the bakery champion, a no-brainer purchase alongside your meat pie, the humble vanilla slice has long been an…

Geelong’s BBQ specialists, Workers Barbecue, now have their own food truck

For fans of American-style BBQ, you can never get enough of low and slow authentic cooked meats and delicious mouthwatering,…

Matt Malaysian Cafe is bringing traditional Malaysian cuisine and spicy, bold flavours to Geelong

Boasting a melting pot of Thai, Chinese, Indonesian and Indian cuisine and flavours, Malaysian cooking is an all-time favourite of…

Great Eastern Wine Week: The huge 10-day festival spotlighting Tasmania’s unique wine and food experiences

Showcasing the region’s best food and wine experiences, the Great Eastern Wine Week returns to East Coast Tasmania this September,…

Italian gem Pompei on Pakington is hosting Geelong’s first-ever bottomless Aperitivo afternoon this month 

Aperitivo is one of the many, many great Italian traditions. Quintessential of the Italian lifestyle and more than a drink,…

Get all-you-can-eat dumplings with bottomless cocktails in Geelong this month 

The only thing better than a delicious dumpling feast is a dumpling feast that never ends. Lucky for us, this…

Hecho En Mexico brings fresh and playful Mexican cuisine to Geelong’s waterfront

If you love authentic, freshly made, lip-smacking street-style Mexican food (and tequila) and you’re based in Geelong, then we have…

Treat yourself to these puppy-themed cupcakes to help fight animal cruelty this August

Every year, more than 100,000 animals turn to the RSPCA looking for help. In August, the RSPCA throws an annual…

This new city restaurant by Farmer’s Daughters will transport you around regional Victoria

A first-of-its-kind collaboration between Fed Square and the team behind Farmer’s Daughters, it will see respected Melbourne chef Alejandro Saravia…

Mr Matteo is Geelong’s new (and only) pizza and pasta drive-thru and restaurant

Ah, the drive-thru, how we love thee. Once a service reserved for Maccas, KFC and necessary road trip pit stops,…

Food haven Grazeland is hosting a three-day Truffle Festival this weekend

It’s officially truffle season and to celebrate, the much-loved diamond of the kitchen is taking over outdoor food precinct Grazeland…

Start your day right with the best Croissants in Geelong and the Bellarine

There’s nothing more quintessential than a croissant to start the day. Geelong has countless pastry outlets churning out these crispy…

Superstar Melbourne Chef Guy Grossi is bringing his culinary brilliance to Queenscliff for an epic Italian feast

Hospitality royalty, Guy Grossi, has joined forces with The Royal Queenscliff and The 18th Amendment Bar Queenscliff to bring you…

Best Sourdough on the Bellarine: Support your local baker

Baking is skillful enough, but when it requires the maintenance of a LIVING ORGANISM (mother dough) it should be left…

There’s a ‘Mean Girls’ themed high tea happening in September

The Brunch Club is bringing pink back again. This unique high tea experience is coming to Evie’s Disco Diner on…

The three-day Wild Harvest Seafood Festival returns to regional Victoria this year

The stunning East Gippsland town of Mallacoota is bringing back its seafood festival for 2022, encouraging visitors from all over…

Time for a roadtrip: A Maxibon drive-thru is coming to Victoria slinging free ice cream waffle sandwiches

Why walk and burn precious calories when you can drive to get ice-cream waffle sandwiches for breakfast? To celebrate the…

 

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