A Victorian restaurant has just been named 84th best in the world

In some fantastic news for the Melbourne dining scene, Melbourne’s glamourous Gimlet has become the only Australian venue to make…

This Geelong cupcakery is giving away 500 free cupcakes on Wednesday

Everyone loves a good cupcake. Whether you’re a loyal chocolate fan, or you’ve converted to the red velvet, Nutella, or salted…

Love Korean fried chicken? Gami Chicken & Beer is giving away thousands of wings – even in Geelong

Celebrated annually on July 6, National Fried Chicken Day is a day (mostly in America) dedicated to the juicy, tender,…

Bulla has levelled up its cinema-only choc tops, launching indulgent Murray St Choc Top range

While we love diving into a big box of buttery popcorn, you really can’t have an authentic movie night at…

In a first for the region this Bendigo pub is offering Korean Barbecue, sizzling the meat right in front of you

For those that have been craving the sensory experience of authentic Korean cuisine in the regional Victorian town of Bendigo,…

Serving sass, great food and a sprinkle of bad attitude, Karen’s Diner in Melbourne is Australia’s rudest restaurant

In news that will probably surprise no one, to break through in the crowded modern hospo market, you have to…

Geelong’s beloved Izakaya and Bar, Tomodachi, announces new reimagined venue on the waterfront 

Over the last couple of years, Tomodachi Izakaya has been teaching Geelong about the Izakaya style of dining with a…

Jan Juc staple Bird Rock is hosting a weekly ‘all-you-can-eat’ dumpling night

Surely one of man’s greatest inventions ever, dumplings are so simple and yet oh so scrumptious. There’s nothing quite as…

Intimate new Izakaya-style Japanese restaurant, Hana, opens on Geelong’s Malop Street

There’s something about Geelong and its adoration of Japanese cuisine. Whether it’s our passion for rating a good ramen, a…

Pop-up parmi bar, Good Schnit, returns to Geelong with loaded schnitzels, waffles, booze and more

Located within Armstrong Creek’s well-loved neighbourhood cafe and pizza bar Warralily Cockatoo, Good Schnit comes alive every Monday and Tuesday from 4pm, slinging a number of schitties to sink your teeth into.

The Deck is bringing bottomless cocktails, pasta and garlic bread to Geelong

Cold weather calls for carb-loading. Or at least that’s the sentiment at The Deck in Geelong, which is serving up…

Surreal is the dreamy new restaurant in the heart of Geelong from the Donco team

Don Koh and Yunie Choi are the powerhouse chef-and-front-of-house combination that propelled Donco to become one of Geelong’s most beloved dining…

Mount Duneed coffee spot Cups Canteen is hosting an event dedicated to dachshunds this weekend

Dachshund. Dachsie. Wiener-Dog. Whatever you want to call ’em, we know you love ’em. Whether it’s because of a Dachshunds’…

Meet Brother Lawrence, a dedicated bagel, bread and coffee bar in Newtown 

Inside the historic wool mill, host to Geelong’s dedicated art space Boom Gallery, Anglesea’s Michael Lobbe has transformed the space…

Special ’30 Under 30 Gala Dinner’ celebrates Victoria’s Best Chefs Under 30, including Igni’s Bianca Johnston 

While the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival (MFWF) official festival run has been and gone, the epic foodie festival is…

Coastal favourite MoVida Lorne permanently closes its doors

A name renowned across Melbourne for its traditional flair and flavour, which owner Frank Camorra has brought to the Surf…

Get on the beers with these epic burger and bottomless beer and seltzer Sunday sessions

A classic combo.

A brilliant little pop-up dishing out A-Grade pho has opened on the Bellarine 

No matter where you live in Geelong, a steaming hot bowl of top-notch pho is never far away. But out…

Beloved bakery in Ocean Grove crowned the title of Australia’s Best Pie for the second year in a row

Any Geelong local or general Victorian pie enthusiast knows Rolling Pin Pies and Cakes as one of the best (if…

With piping hot bowls of tenderly-cooked ramen, Shinya Ramen is a slice of Japan transported to the Surf Coast

A good bowl of ramen is a marriage of a few very special things: belly-warming broth, tare (seasoning), soft noodles…

Belmont’s favourite coffee spot Paddington Cafe to double as late-night bar, serving fine booze and delicious eats

Since opening at its first location in September 2020, Paddington Cafe captured Geelong’s attention, with the Belmont community quick to…

It’s National Donut Day today, here’s where to stock up on doughy, sugary treats in Geelong

Donut lovers rejoice.

Tastes of Central Geelong returns for 2022, celebrating the region’s rich and diverse culinary scene with countless events

That’s right, the annual Tastes of Central Geelong returns like a phoenix from the ashes with a monumental-sized program this…

Portarlington Grand Hotel opens highly-anticipated front bar and bistro, opens booking for new accommodation

In one of the most exciting renovations in the region, the Portarlington Grand Hotel is continuing to deliver on all…

 

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