Blackman’s Brewery launch Smoker Sunday Session

Love your apple cider but not keen on a cold one in this wintery weather? Worry not,Blackman’s Brewery has got you covered.

Valerie’s Pantry

While Katherine Reynolds lived a relatively eco-friendly life, it wasn’t until she lived in London for three years when her appreciation of sustainable produce and living was truly formed.

Prepare your arteries: doughnuts are coming to Boss Burger

Burgers and doughnuts, it’s a match made in cheat day heaven.

There’s a new Korean BBQ joint in town, sizzling the meat right in front of you

Leega Korean BBQ is the newest eatery to join the Little Malop Street precinct, and it couldn’t be in better company.

There’s a new wholefoods store in Belmont that’s open now

Located on the busy main street of Belmont, Valerie’s Pantry officially opened today.

Newfolk is the newest cafe opening in Geelong this weekend

After month’s of renovations in the adjacent space to an old Butcher’s building in Newtown, the Newfolk cafe is set to open this Saturday, June 10 from 8am.

There’s a new dinner delivery service coming to Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo

If you love that moment of sitting down with family and friends and enjoying in a home-cooked dinner, but just don’t have the time, The Dinner Ladies is the solution you never knew you needed.

Zambrero in Geelong West has free delivery at the moment to satisfy your Mexican cravings

To celebrate the newest delivery option at Zambrero in Geelong West, the store is offering free delivery for a limited time only to surrounding suburbs.

Cabinet Bar in Geelong takes inspiration from customers for its cocktail menu

One of the newest bars to join the booming Little Malop strip, Cabinet Bar is all about the cocktails, good times and making their regulars feel at home.

Armageddon Cake is hosting an 8-course high tea fit for a Queen this long weekend

Pink champagne cake, chocolate eclairs with vanilla custard, mixed berry cheesecake and chocolate chip cookie cake and more.

Eileen Sims: changing food perspectives

After years of perfecting her raw, plant-based diet (including a stint learning from renowned chef, Matthew Kenney) Raw Ambition’s Eileen Sims brought it to the people of Geelong in the form of a cooking school in 2012. Now several years later, she’s just launched an online store for the treats and is set to appear at the first ever The Glitter Project Collective where she’ll be talking about raw, plant-based eating and sharing some recipes.

An ode to the donut

With the fandom of free donuts, specialty stores and the innate ability to revert everyone to their six-year-old self when the treats are in presence, you could say there’s something special about the hole-y dessert. But when was it that it came to be?

The Queen Vic Winter Night Market returns this week

The original night market is back this Wednesday to kick off a 13-week long season of food, drinks and entertainment designed to help you make the most of the chilly Melbourne winter.

Tastes of Central Geelong returns for 2017 celebrating all things food in the region

Running from July 7-30, Tastes of Central Geelong is the foodie festival celebrating all things delicious in the region.

You can now get a drink for your pooch at Mule Coffee Shed

The chicken and beef frothy puppychino comes with a side of four doggy biscuits.

Why did Andy Warhol eat the burger? The art of eating a burger

It’s very much the trend to talk healthy alternatives when it comes to food nowadays – but in the words of Missy Elliott, I am rather here to ‘flip it and reverse it’. I’m here to discuss the wondrous world of burgers!

Little Boot Café

For serving sizes that won’t leave you feeling short changed head to Little Boot Café. Voted the second best burgers in Geelong, this groovy café is a must. The walls are bursting with street art, creating urban vibes for the family owned café in North Geelong.

The Grovedale Hotel

The Grovedale Hotel, affectionately known as ‘The Grovey’, is a cornerstone in the Geelong pub scene – known for consistently raising the bar when it comes to style, entertainment and food.

RIBZ Master Grillers

Extraordinarily tasty ribs, succulent burgers, a secret marinade, epic character graffiti, and a mint green vintage car right in the heart of Pakington Street. There’s nothing quite like it.

Cucina One12

Light crusts, rich tomato bases, fresh toppings: that’s amore for those with a soft spot for the Italian staple. Whether you are looking to have a romantic dinner for two or enjoy a night out with friends and family, Cucina One12 has you covered.

The Bridge Hotel

For the humble town of Castlemaine, locals and tourists alike, The Bridge Hotel is one to check out.

Clogs

For 43 years, the van Haandel family’s vibrant, late night restaurant and home delivery service have been responsible for shaping Bendigo’s social landscape.

Shannon Pizza

You can’t go wrong with pizza and you especially can’t go wrong with Shannon pizza. With twenty nine different pizzas to choose from, Shannon Pizza is a local favourite. Their dough is made fresh on site daily, and your pizza can be delivered straight to your doorstep.

Flying Brick Cider House

When it’s not putting on one of the best winter parties of the year, the renowned Flying Brick Cider House is open seven days a week.

 

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