A guide to French cuisine in regional Victoria

Croissants to Coq au vin; you don’t have to jet all the way to Europe to taste the delicacies of…

Join the dark side at this inaugural Rutherglen wine festival

The Dark Side of Wine celebrates and reveals the dark arts of Rutherglen in North East Victoria, with a series…

Portarlington favourite Little Mussel Cafe announces closure and final week

A popular spot in Portarlington, Little Mussel Cafe has made the difficult decision to cease service, closing their hospitality location….

Bells Beach Brewing is hosting Christmas in July

As the sweaters and scarves come out, the fires are lit and the mulled wine is boiled, it starts to…

Ocean Grove contemporary restaurant Napona announces final service

The Hodgson Street establishment has announced its closure and final week of service via its social media last night (Thursday…

Blackman’s Brewery celebrate ten years as a premium beer-maker of Geelong

It has been milestone after milestone for Jess and Renn Blackman. From taking over the Surfriders restaurant in Torquay to…

A new bar is opening this weekend on Geelong’s Little Malop Street

Called Astray, the establishment will be opening between burger spots OK Smash and Hot Chicken Project, serving up local beer…

GAME ON! CLUB CHIN CHIN is now open in Geelong.

Opening the door for a one-year pop-up, the restaurant is set to bring Chin Chin’s signature bold, vibrant flavours and…

Come on down to Eileen’s Charcoal Grill, the new steakhouse at Sawyers Arms Tavern

The launch of Eileen’s Charcoal Grill, what is set to be an elegant European-style steakhouse, completes the trilogy of dining…

Sunday’s just got a whole lot better thanks to Nautica by Rydges Geelong

An oasis tucked in the luxurious hotel of Rydges Geelong, Nautica is a culinary showcase of the delectable produce and…

Greater things do happen in Geelong and The Bellarine

Many people jet overseas to try to escape the Victorian winter, but there is plenty happening right here in the…

Tastes of Greater Geelong kicks off today. Here’s our guide to the eating event

Culinary celebration, Tastes of Greater Geelong returns today for a huge three-weeks of events. Running Friday 21 June until Sunday…

The Juicy Bar is the perfect blend of freshness

Now, while the Acai bowl is definitely the bar’s top seller, there is a wide range of delicious options to…

A craft beer festival is coming to Torquay

Blackman’s Brewery is hosting Torquay’s first-ever craft beer festival, Point Break Brewery Invitational, welcoming nine of their favourite national and…

Great Ocean Road Brewing welcome the Winter Solstice this weekend

That’s right, on Friday 21 June, Great Ocean Road Brewing is inviting you to embrace the Winter Solstice with a…

Valhalla Taproom to close as owners focus on North Geelong brewery and brewhall

Mainstay to Geelong CBD’s Union Street laneway, Valhalla Taproom will be Selling up, listing the prime bar location on the…

Slurp Japanese fried chicken-topped ramen at Hanaya Fusion Café, a real hidden gem in Geelong West

Forte readers, please meet Hanaya Fusion Café. Tucked away between Pako and Shannon Ave, this little gem is one you’re…

4 Pines Brewing Co is turning sweet sixteen, celebrating with a birthday bash

The brew wizards of Torquay known for the cold, crisp core range of beer are celebrating a significant milestone –…

Sawyers Arms Tavern is one of the oldest pubs in Geelong with timeless appeal

Also known as ‘Clats’, it features a beer garden and private function room. Today, Sawyers Arms Tavern is one of…

Queen of the West has a mega bash planned for the King’s Birthday including free pizza today

We’re inching closer and closer towards the long weekend in celebration of the King’s Birthday on public holiday on Monday…

Here’s a list of cafes in the Geelong region open on the King’s Birthday public holiday to get your daily caffeine fix

Here’s a list of places where you can get a takeaway, a snack while you R&R on the long weekend.

Free Doughnuts: Krispy Kreme and Maple Bakery are both giving away free doughnuts tomorrow

It’s a day of celebration – one that sits at the top of Homer Simpson’s drooling calendar – as the…

Blackman’s Brewery are offering free Friday beer deliveries

Blackman’s Brewery beers, ginger beer, cider, Coast Seltzers – whatever takes your fancy within the Blackman’s range can now be…

Grapes of Mirth brings Merrick Watts to Mt Duneed

Comedian, radio presenter, television presenter and wine aficionado, funny man Merrick Watts joins Grapes Of Mirth for his hilarious show An…

 

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