A new Italian restaurant has opened on Pakington Street

Whether you’re craving a buttery pumpkin ravioli or you’re in the mood for traditional spaghetti bolognese, Geelong is truly starting…

MasterChef Hayden Quinn shares his Dairy Free Lamington Porridge recipe and it’s the stuff of dreams

Breakfast has never looked (or tasted) this good, and it’s all thanks to foodie, surfer, writer, presenter, marine biologist and…

Ballarat just scored a drive-thru grocer in support of local businesses

If we’ve learned anything from this whole pandemic, it’s that we should always be supporting the little guys. We’ve come…

An authentic and traditional ramen restaurant is coming to Waurn Ponds

Tender meat and soft noodles bathing in the juices of a belly-warming broth. Is there anything more satisfying than a…

A local business has created doggy grazing boxes, because even your pooch deserves a pick-me-up

With delivery and takeaway more popular than ever before (cheers rona), there has been a serious boom in new and…

Paddington Café is Belmont’s bright and lively new coffee stop

There are few people in life that you know will take care of you. That have your best interests at…

A local is planning to launch a food truck park in South Geelong

If there’s something we like celebrating here at Forte, it’s food. And lots of it. And one event that intends…

Country Cob Bakery in Victoria is officially home of Australia’s Best Pie

In one of the most important events on the 2020 calendar; one that seeks to answer the burning question of…

These loaded cookies have landed in Geelong and we’re here for it

Cancel any diet plans, these New York style loaded cookies have officially landed in Geelong. Supplied by the legends at…

Local business Honey Source is buzzing away with a new ‘honey wine’

For the past two years, Honey Source has been Geelong’s go-to for all things honey and beekeeping. Not only do…

Torquay’s home of pho is coming to Geelong

Often coined a winter dish (the perfect comfort food in the midst of a chilly winter night), for reasons that…

A new Jamaican-style café has just opened up on Pakington Street

Despite been six months since the coronavirus pandemic began, it hasn’t stopped some of this country’s passionate individuals from achieving…

Missing the movies? Bulla’s Cinema-only Choc Tops have returned to Victorian supermarkets

Just because cinemas are currently closed (again), it doesn’t mean you can’t reinvent an authentic movie night at home with…

Striving to survive, Geelong’s Piano Bar represents resilience amidst the coronavirus pandemic

With the introduction of coronavirus restrictions earlier this year, pivoting has proven important for Australian business survival, especially for those…

Baked with love, the Good Bread Project is gifting loaves to locals across Geelong

I think we can all admit we’ve experienced a baking phase in lockdown. I mean, I went cookie-monster mad and…

Relive your childhood with the 40th Anniversary Edition of this beloved Children’s Birthday Cake Book

40 years ago, one of the greatest books ever to be published landed in the hands of parents across the…

Missing the pub? Here’s where you can get a parmi to-go in Geelong

With the return of lockdown, a lot of things hurt. We once again had to say goodbye to brunches with…

Little Things Big Things put down roots in Torquay

Paul Kelly had it right when he said from little things big things grow, especially when it comes to Torquay…

Disney World’s Cookie Fries recipe is here to make your kitchen the most magical place on Earth

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

9 places serving takeaway pancakes to satisfy your sweet tooth

There’s nothing better than settling into the day with a deliciously comforting breakfast. Specifically, pancakes! From a stack of thick…

A local tradie is slinging free coffee after losing work through the pandemic

Setting up a handmade takeaway coffee stand in Black Hill, Ballarat tradie Martin Anderson has spent the week brewing up…

Cookies By Qui: This award-winning local baker is making epic cookies that will impress everyone you know

When it comes to the consumption of sweet treats, we’re all about that cookie life. They really are a primo…

Plate Up Ballarat is hosting a 20 day pasta challenge

There are just situations in life where only a bowl of carbs will do, and in times like these, there’s…

Struggling to fall asleep? Science says these four foods can help

We’ve heard it all a million times. Getting regular and quality sleep is vital for our health, both physically and…

 

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