Cannoleria by That’s Amore opens Geelong

If you’re a regular reader of Forte, you’d be well aware of our love affair with anything cheesy. So, you…

Here are some of Geelong’s ultimate gut-busting food challenges

Is there really anything better than a pimped up, supersized and largely ridiculous version of your favourite meal? We don’t…

Celebrating the local region, The Coast is bringing a sophisticated dining experience to Anglesea

Propped up along the Great Ocean Road, The Coast has revamped its restaurant with a strong focus on celebrating the…

Cool Cool Cool Café is bringing good vibes and drool-worthy bagels to Geelong

Nestled in a tiny hole in the wall location, Cool Cool Cool Cafe has become an institution for locals and…

Meet Fat Cookie, the new Geelong-born business delivering deliciously giant loaded cookies around town

People of Geelong, welcome Fat Cookie, the newest local business to join the mouth-watering cookie-delivery market with its thick, New…

Grazeland, the 10,000sqm food haven, is a must-visit for any Victorian 

Originally slated to open in 2020 but hit by delays thanks to old mate COVID, outdoor food precinct Grazeland officially…

Born on the backstreets of Shanghai, this is the spicy new spirit you need to try

Just in time for the depths of winter, Peddlers Gin Co. has announced the arrival of its warming boutique spirit…

Get your hands on the most indulgent apple pie cheesecake tacos in Geelong

The taco: perhaps the most beloved culinary treasure. They’re portable, you can fill them with anything you please, and you…

Mulita BBQ has found a second home in Grovedale

If you’re craving the best of American cooking with a touch of Mexican flavours, Mulita BBQ – a joint for…

Dumpling fans unite, these fresh and tasty dumplings have gone mobile

They are so simple and yet so scrumptious – dumplings are surely one of man’s greatest inventions ever. There’s nothing…

Geelong favourite Asian-fusion restaurant Mr Umami’s finally reopens with a bold menu and sleek new look

A local favourite, Mr Umami’s has been delivering the flavours of Asia to Geelong for the past few years with…

A new burger bar has opened in Ocean Grove with fully-loaded hot dogs, American-style burgers and deluxe shakes

If you’re looking for somewhere to go for generous American-style burgers, hot dogs, shakes, fries and zero restraint on the…

Reach new sugar highs with Geelong’s sweetest new business, The Sweets Lab

Straight out of our childhood fantasies, Geelong’s new sugar-coated wonderland is the sort of sweet shop that’ll get the kid…

A high tea dedicated entirely to all things wine and cheese has landed in Geelong

They say there’s nothing a piece of cheese can’t fix, and now Geelong’s got a delicious foodie event to put…

La Cachette is the intimate 25-seat French bistro on Geelong’s waterfront

Geelong born-and-bred Matt Podbury spent more than a decade dreaming of opening a restaurant, and with La Cachette, he finally…

Here’s a list of the best local, independent grocers you can support in and around Geelong

As isolating returns and supply chain issues sweet the nation, we’ve compiled a list of the best independent groceries to…

This bakery in Ocean Grove is officially home to Australia’s Best Pie

In one of the most important events on the 2021 calendar; one that seeks to answer the burning question of…

Good Schnit is back, slinging takeaway loaded schnitties in Armstrong Creek

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.

Pick up the phone, these Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast restaurants and cafes are doing takeaway through lockdown

It’s time for another lockdown Geelong — you know what to do. Victorian venues have had to revert to a…

The Deck are challenging punters with their new 1kg Parmi

Is there really anything better than a pimped up, supersized and largely ridiculous version of your favourite meal? We don’t…

The Grove Coffee Co: The new local spot for great coffee in Ocean Grove

If you’re looking for a new local dig in Ocean Grove, then look no further friends, The Grove Coffee Co…

Blackman’s Brewery are running an ‘incredible hulk’ burger challenge

Calling all burger lovers. Cancel your Friday plans because we have a burger challenge like no other. Blackman’s Brewery Burger…

Nine of Geelong’s newest eateries worth checking out this month

If you love food and live in the Geelong region, it’s likely your ‘must-try’ list of new restaurants, cafés and…

Anthony Gist on how he created some of the best dining experiences the Surfcoast has to offer

What do a fancy Japanese restaurant, Mexican street food restaurant, and the Jan Juc staple Bird Rock all have in…

 

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