Five other uses for hot x buns

There’s only days left for you to pick up a delicious hot x bun and get them in storage. Once the holiday season is over, here are a few ways for you to still make use of your hot x bun stash.

Local Birregurra eatery, Brae, named 44th best restaurant in the world

Did you know the 44th best restaurant in the World has been in your backyard this whole time?

Armageddon Cake are making a Cadbury Creme Egg cheesecake for Easter Saturday

As creators of delicious desserts and tasty treats, Armageddon Cake know a thing or two about what the people of Geelong want when it comes to sugar-filled snacks.

ICYMI: Schnitz is now open in Leopold and things are looking up

Things are looking up for Leopold, with the grand opening of the extensions to the Gateway Plaza happening late last month.

The Best Places to find your Easter Sweet & Treats

With Easter fast approaching, why not celebrate the holiday season at your local cafe, restaurant or bakery. Here are a few of the best places to do just that.

Bunnings snag cocktails are now a thing thanks to this Melbourne pub

Hail Mary, mother of Bunnings.

Little Green Corner is hosting a local growers lunch this month

Focusing on sustainable food, the event will feature talks from four former city slickers who have successfully transitioned into making a living out of the local food movement.

There’s a new eatery on Pakington Street right next door to King of the Castle

PAKO RAW, a new industrial style restaurant specialising in craft beer, local wine and casual dining, is now open on Pakington Street in Geelong West.

Hump day Wednesday is now beer and donut night thanks to Blackman’s and Uncle Donut

Homer Simpson was onto a good thing with his love for beer and donuts.

House Iberia are putting on a 5-course dinner celebrating all things egg

Local Spanish café House Iberia are going to whisk you away with a culinary event in celebration of the egg.

Uncle Donut just changed up the flavours of their donuts, and we’re keen

The home for donuts in Geelong just took things up a notch, introducing a whole new range of flavours to replace the existing (often sold out) varieties.

There’s a new cafe in Inverleigh well worth the road trip

There’s a new cafe in Inverleigh and it’s getting a lot of love from locals and visitors alike.

There’s a cafe in Torquay tomorrow teaching how to make barista level coffees at home

Torquay cafe and roaster Ocean Grind and hosting a class tomorrow on how to make the perfect barista coffee at home.

Furphy tinnies are finally becoming a reality as of mid-April

The people have spoken.

A night of music, good food and local wares is heading to Ocean Grind in Torquay

If you are interested in locally crafted art, good food, drinks and awesome music, then head to Torquay for the Ocean Grind Twilight Market.

A pizza festival is coming to Melbourne next weekend

As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, a pizza festival is set to take a slice out of Melbourne.

There’s a new boutique cake shop in Geelong filled with mouth-watering treats

It seems our calls for more dessert places in Geelong have finally been heard with the announcement that Cakesmith have opened in the Geelong CBD.

Regional highlights of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Once a festival with a handful of events, the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival has grown enormously, expanding into a state-wide celebration in March with over 300 events across Victoria.

Eat Local Month: Enjoy the tastes of the Surf Coast

April is set to be the month all about good food, great wine, meeting new people and learning from the growers themselves. Coined as Eat Local Month, this is a month-long food and farming festival that aims to unite food lovers, families, and farmers across various locations and give them the chance to experience the tastes of the Surf Coast and surrounds.

White Rabbit are pairing up with Pana Chocolate to launch a limited Chocolate stout

White Rabbit Barrel Hall in Central Geelong are teaming up with Pana Chocolate for one delicious event.

King of the Castle announces location for new CBD cafe, All the King’s Horses

For fans of King of the Castle on Pakington Street, another venue is on its way (in addition to the Barwon Heads location opened last year).

You can now BYO food on Sunday evenings to Union Street Wine

Where other venues might offer BYO wine, Union Street Wine is doing things a bit differently, and on Sundays the bar is letting punters bring their own feast, whether it’s from home or from a local business.

We stopped by Uncle Donut for a taste test, here’s our verdict

Donut lovers rejoice. Our prayers were answered recently with a dedicated donut store popping up right in the heart of Geelong. Recently our carb-loading love affair with these yummy treats reached new levels when we decided to try out all the donut flavours this month – we know, it’s a tough job, but someone has to do it.

There’s a new ramen bar in Geelong and it looks delicious

Opening yesterday, Sober Ramen is the newest food joint to join the booming Little Malop precinct in Geelong.

 

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