Bring ‘The Coast’ to you with this ultimate finish-at-home fine dining experience 

As we slowly emerge from lockdown and continue to support all our favourite local restaurants, one coastal gem has found…

Smashville Chicken and Burger is bringing spicy Nashville-style fried chicken and brisket blend patties to Geelong

Well well well, look who is bringing spicy Nashville-style fried chicken to Newcomb?! Coming to you from the Mulita BBQ…

PSA: You can officially get your hands on Caramilk Krispy Kremes 

Oh my donut. Caramilk has once again taken Australia by storm, and unlike last year, this time Caramilk seems to…

The best spots for a boozy bottomless brunch in Geelong

Some days we like to chill out and kick back on the couch with a bowl of spag bol and…

Miss Gina Gelato opens a new store, bringing authentic Italian gelato to the Bellarine 

Find yourself at the Geelong waterfront at any time of day in the summer, and chances are you’ll spot a…

Cold Rock Ice Creamery is now slinging takeaway tubs of edible cookie dough 

There’s nothing quite like tearing into your biscuit dough just before rolling it into little round balls ready for baking,…

Some of the best AFL Grand Final feasts, boxes and meal packs you can order in the Geelong region 

Once again, Grand Final weekend is going to look a whole lot different this year for Geelong and the Surf…

This Geelong Brewery is shouting Melburnians 1000 free pies – made with beer – for AFL grand final weekend

Sitting amongst the roaring crowd at the MCG with a pie in one hand and a beer in the other…

The Kyn opens, delivering a lavish new dining experience to Torquay’s beachfront

Rising chefs and young hospitality talent have been pushing the boundaries of Middle Eastern food in recent years, and new…

PSA: You can now buy this Guinness World Record Winning Vanilla Slice in Geelong 

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

Chubby Bao is bringing tasty takeaway bao buns to Geelong streets 

If the name Chubby Bao doesn’t give you some kind of indication as to what’s served at Belmont’s newest eatery…

The best Geelong desserts you can get delivered to your doorstep 

There’s nothing better than ordering some sweets for your night in, and with a bunch of amazing desserts, Geelong’s sweet…

Geelong’s Shinya Ramen & Bar is expanding once again, opening in Torquay and Little Malop Street

Ramen. The beautiful marriage of tender meat and soft noodles bathing in the juices of a belly-warming broth with delicious…

Geelong’s home of American-style BBQ, Sethro’s, is closing its doors this October

We apologise for the dramatics, but this just might be the worst day of our entire life. Sethro’s Texas BBQ…

You can get your hands on pulled pork stuffed donuts this weekend

There’s no hiding the fact that Canadians have a sweet tooth, especially with bakeries creating swoon-worthy butter tarts (with or…

Here’s a list of the best local food trucks to support in the Geelong region this lockdown

Whether it’s burgers, pastries, donuts, Mexican or roast rolls these are the best food trucks to satisfy those sweet and…

The best at home feasts, banquets and platters to order in Geelong for Father’s Day

Okay folks, Father’s Day is just under a week away. Nothing sorted? Well, forget getting your dear old dad a…

Cure those iso blues with these apple pie fries, complete with salted caramel sauce

If there’s anything positive to come out of this godforsaken pandemic, it’s surely all the secret recipes from some of…

This Geelong venue makes lockdown a breeze with drive-through parmis, burgers, pizza and beer

The locally-owned restaurant and bar The Hop Inn isn’t new, in fact, it’s been a favourite among locals for a…

A Geelong cafe is hosting a gourmet sausage sizzle this weekend to bring some joy to locals in lockdown

While our hair grows long, our pets become sick of us, and we continue to forget that people can’t see…

Sorrento’s Conti Hotel is reopening after a multimillion dollar makeover

Standing proud atop Constitution Hill, the Hotel Continental has been a cornerstone of Sorrento’s dining and entertainment precinct since 1875….

Hooley Dooley Ice Creamery opens, bringing Apollo Bay’s famed Dooleys Ice Cream to Geelong

We might be in lockdown, but the dairy lusciousness of a freshly scooped ice cream always promises to be satisfying…

Order in or dine out tonight with the best Japanese food in Geelong

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

Neighbourhood favourite Untitled opens second café in Geelong region

A café we’ve openly admitted we’ll never fall out of love with, South Geelong cafe Untitled has just given us…

 

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