Grab your best amigos and go loco for some of the best Mexican food in the Geelong region

We’ve compiled a list of some of the best restaurants to get your Mexican fix in Geelong and the Surf…

Celebrated restaurateur-chef Scott Pickett is taking Melbourne eatery Longrain to regional Victoria

Good news for regional Victorians out Bendigo way: Renowned Melbourne South-East Asian eatery Longrain is teaming up with Central Victoria’s…

Step into this old converted bank in Geelong for a good old-fashioned yum cha session

In a historic former bank in the heart of Geelong, sits one of the best destinations for the glorious feasting…

For seriously good no-fuss ramen, head to Geelong’s Shinya Ramen for a true Japanese experience

Shinya is a traditional ramen restaurant that boasts an expert Japanese chef with a passion for his craft. Dishing up…

Meet Bùn u Bakery: A bakery dedicated entirely to bánh mì in Geelong

Say goodbye to those homemade soggy sandwiches and a big hello to delicious lunchtime bánh mì – AKA the most…

Harcourt Applefest returns, celebrating harvest time in the heart of Victoria’s apple country

Is there any fruit more versatile than the humble apple? Apple crumble, apple pie, baked apple, apple muffins, apple cider,…

Chopsticks at the ready, Tasmanian-based Japanese restaurant Kosaten opens in Geelong

Back in March last year after months of delays, Kosaten Japanese Restaurant officially called Geelong’s CBD home, taking over the…

Pakington Street restaurant Zigfrids Dining Hall & Bar has closed its doors

Settled on the north side of Pakington Street in Geelong West, Zigfrids has been a prime dinner date destination for…

A dedicated dog bakery is opening on Pakington Street

There’s nothing we love more than exploring all the little eateries sprinkled within Geelong’s centre of cosmopolitan lifestyle and multiculturalism,…

Treat yourself, the Surf Coast’s indulgent Ice Cream Festival has been extended

The annual celebration of all things cool and creamy from the good people at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie &…

There’s a festival dedicated entirely to ricotta happening this weekend

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

Celebrate the end of summer with live music, fresh seafood and good vibes at Apollo Bay Seafood Festival’s End of Summer Block Party

Is there a better way to end the week than by sipping wine, listening to live music and tasting the…

Get a taste of Geelong’s rich culinary diversity at Pako Festa’s reimagined foodie festival

It’s just one week to go until Pako Festa – the largest free celebration of cultural diversity in Australia, deeply…

Heads up, a late-night bar featuring a cheese train is opening on Pakington Street in an Australian-first

In the only news you need to hear this week, a new late-night ‘cheese worshipping’ restaurant and bar is planning…

Wash the week away at The Elephant & Castle with their elevated pub-feeds and live bands

As the nights get longer and warmer (finally), and the possibility of travel is finally back on the table, there…

The local foodies delivering lockdown comfort food to your doors

Victorian venues have had to revert to a takeaway and delivery model once again, and it’s our duty to do…

BKK Boy Thai is the new Pakington Street Thai spot you have to check out

Situated on the lower end of Pakington Street in BKK Boy Thai, a new-ish Thai joint that opened last July,…

Pier St brings you excellent food, wine and a gorgeous waterfront view

Have you heard? A treasure chest has been discovered in Portarlington and it’s full of seafood gems! The team behind…

Box Office Cafe is the local-centric shipping container you have to check out

The concept behind Box Office Café in Geelong West is simple, to showcase the best local produce as sustainably as…

Save your money with 12 of the best meal deals in Geelong at the moment

Who doesn’t love a cheeky meal deal to get you through the week?

Taste your way around the world at Pako Festa’s reimagined foodie festival

Every year in one place, on one day, Pakington street comes alive with an abundance of colour, unique costumes, live…

Torquay’s vibrant Vietnamese restaurant Pholklore opens its doors in Geelong

We’ve got a lot to be thankful for when it comes to the culinary world, and the Vietnamese and their…

Meet Daily Fresh Pako, Geelong West’s new local and international grocer

Delighting the gourmets of Geelong, Daily Fresh Pako is the newest grocer to grace the region, opening just recently on…

Cue the paella pans and local tunes, Apollo Bay Seafood Festival has announced an End of Summer Block Party

Every year we countdown the day to the festival that takes over the picturesque Apollo Bay Harbour, where food and…

 

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