Geelong bar and eatery Frankie. is now running Bottomless Sunday Sessions

Looking for the ultimate way to unwind and treat yourself? Look no further than Frankie., Geelong’s stylish and chic venue,…

The Great Ocean Road’s dedicated Hot Chocolate Festival is back for the entire month of August

As the winter months take hold, there’s nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a warm cup of hot chocolate…

18th Amendment Bar Teams Up with Bahjong Dumplings for Ultimate Cocktail and Dumpling Experience

Prepare those taste buds folks! The 18th Amendment Bar, Geelong’s coolest speakeasy, and the scrumptiously new Bahjong Dumpling Bar have…

Add Bumble Bee Eatery to your must-visit list, Geelong’s bright and cosy Asian-Inspired Cafe 

Featuring an Asian-inspired menu that pays tribute to owner Shanny Oh’s Malaysian and Chinese heritage, this Hamlyn Heights café is…

Shedshaker Brewing launches Castlemaine Keg for Good, raising money for community groups

Renowned for its range of fresh, handcrafted, small-batch craft beers, Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing has launched a new community program aimed at…

Ballarat’s Best Pie competition returns for August and you can taste them all with the city’s pie trail

Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering culinary journey as Ballarat celebrates its love for pies in the highly anticipated…

French garden party So Frenchy So Chic confirms returns to Werribee Mansion

There are those unspoken countries and icons you must visit when travelling, and France is one of them. Known as…

Warm up with unlimited cheese, mac’n’ five cheese, raclette and more at Australia’s first cheese train, Splatters Cheese Bar

Editorial Correction Statement: In the printed version of the Splatters Article in the July issue of Forte Magazine, there was…

PSA: Pholklore is slinging $5 bánh mì at its Geelong location this Tuesday only

Longtime favourite for fans of all things Vietnamese and a cheeky lunch special, Pholklore Geelong is set to be the…

After eight years of good old-fashioned yum cha, Geelong’s Golden Dragon Yum Cha has closed its doors

For the past eight years in a historic former bank in the heart of Geelong, sat one of the best…

Smith & Co. Foods: Creating unforgettable events and memorable moments with visual and edible feasts 

Smith and Co. Foods began as a passion project in Melbourne whilst owner Camilla was still working in the media…

Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt opens in Geelong so prepare to create some frozen yogurt masterpieces

Filling the huge hole in our yoghurt hearts since the loss of Froyo and Yummo in years gone by, Tutti…

The Showman’s Bar and Café, a spirited new all-day restaurant, brings peak comfort food to the most unlikely of Geelong locations

Roll up, roll up! Introducing The Showman’s Bar and Café, one of the newest bars and cafés to hit Geelong….

Mexican drive-thru Guzman y Gomez opens in Leopold this week with $5 burritos and free coffee 

Opening up at the Gateway Plaza on the Bellarine Highway, the new restaurant will offer locals a taste of authentic…

With stunning views of Corio Bay, Bellarine Estate is the 100-acre family-owned winery worth visiting

Established in 1996, Bellarine Estate is one of the oldest wineries on the Bellarine Peninsula, with Peter and Lizette Kenny…

Now Open: Planet Smoothie brings vibrant, out-of-this-world smoothies to Geelong

On the bright and bustling ground floor of Westfield Geelong, a new flavour-filled destination has arrived in Planet Smoothie, the…

Louey’s is the new Italian American-inspired kitchen and bar coming to The Espy

Follow the warm glow and good vibes to the back of The Espy, where the bright-eyed Louey’s Bar & Kitchen…

Interlude Café & Charlie Bakery: The Grovedale cafes where croissants, coffee and community are the stars of the show 

Located on the busy Torquay highway, Interlude is a minimalist, pint-sized container café, offering the perfect outdoor space to enjoy…

Embrace the Winter Spirit with the return of Geelong’s Winter Shiraz Festival

Geelong’s rich, full-bodied red wines will be the centre of it all come August when the Geelong Winter Shiraz Festival…

‘The end of an era’: After 47 years, Opsy’s Leopold fish and chip institution hands over ownership

In the heart of the Leopold community, a cherished institution bids farewell. After years of serving up crispy golden fish,…

The iconic Barwon Edge Boathouse is being transformed by the experienced team at ALMA and Felix 

Wherever Jesse Hughes, Sarah Horsburgh, and Matt and Amelia Baird go, good times seem to follow. ALMA, a contemporary South…

Australia’s Top Chefs and hospitality legends headline Taste Port Douglas 2023

Taste Port Douglas returns for its seventh edition from 10–13 August this year, delivering a smorgasbord of culinary masterclasses, signature…

Make Your Own Ramen at this Japanese Izakaya and Bar on Geelong’s waterfront

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

Tulip Restaurant and Austin’s Wine join forces for unique dining experience Tulip in the Vines

Off the back of Mulita BBQ’s month-long pop-up residency at Austin’s Winery, the beloved Moorabool Valley winery has announced that…

 

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