Sizzling Delights: The Best Steak Nights in Geelong

Calling all steak lovers! Geelong is home to some fantastic dining spots that serve up mouthwatering steaks that are sure…

Four Pillars launches Bloody Shiraz and Bloody Pinot Noir Gins, announces first-ever Bloody Midwinter Gin Festival

With winter all but officially here, it’s time to embrace life in the longer, cooler evenings with cosy conversations, multiple…

Mulita BBQ are bringing a Texas Barbecue Pop-Up to Austin’s Winery this winter

While we might still be hurting from the loss of a permanent Mulita BBQ outpost in North Geelong and their…

Get your claws into all-you-can-eat Filipino Silog at Geelong’s seafood boil restaurant

For lovers of all things flavour and seafood feast, Kalye Marinas Cafe and Seafood Hub has become a must-visit in…

Indulge in All-You-Can-Eat at Yakiniku Hachibeh, Torquay’s Japanese Barbeque Joint

If you’re looking for a lavish new all-you-can-eat dining experience with high-grade beef sizzled over red-hot charcoal grills, Yakiniku Hachibeh…

Heathcote on Show: Heathcote’s massive three-day Wine & Food Festival returns in June

Heathcote’s biggest annual event, Heathcote on Show is returning in 2023 with a huge lineup for wine lovers on the…

The Barwon Edge Boathouse has closed its doors after nearly 18 years in Newtown

In a devastating revelation to the local community, the beloved Barwon Edge Boathouse has closed its doors, 17 and a…

The Ultimate Pinot Affair Weekend: Top Events to Experience in Geelong this weekend

Get ready to immerse yourself in a celebration of all things Pinot Noir as Geelong hosts the highly anticipated Pinot…

A massive two-day donut festival is coming to Melbourne in June and we’re here for it

The Queen Victoria Market is well known as a donut hot spot – those jam-filled delights from the American Donut…

After Dark: 1915 and Anther Spirits are hosting an immersive Winter Solstice dining experience

Whether you’re a fan of winter or wish it would go away, you can’t deny the beauty of the Winter…

Pit Stop Lorne brings a retro American beach diner experience to Apollo Bay

Prepare your taste buds for a delicious journey as Pit Stop Lorne, renowned for its mouthwatering dishes and top-notch service,…

Uptown Geelong is the sunny Pakington Street cafe going beyond the rudimentary with its brunch offering

Uptown Geelong is the go-to breakfast and brunch restaurant for anyone looking for a unique fusion of Modern Australian and…

Regional Victorian distiller Echuca Distillery wins international gold in San Francisco

In an Australian first, Echuca Distillery, based in the Victorian river port town, recently became the first Australian distillery to…

The Deck is hosting bottomless potatoes and vodka sessions in Geelong

Potatoes are one of those miracle vegetables that taste good in just about everything. Fries? Check. Shepherd’s Pie? Check. Roast…

Melbourne’s Axil Coffee Roasters barista crowned as best in Australia for the second year in a row

Melbourne barista Jack Simpson from Axil Coffee has been crowned the Australian Barista Champion at the ASCA National Coffee Championships,…

‘Death By Dumplings’: Bird Rock’s weekly ‘all-you-can-eat’ dumpling night is back

Surely one of man’s greatest inventions ever, dumplings are so simple and yet oh so scrumptious. There’s nothing quite as…

Hawke’s Brewing bring ‘80s nostalgia to GABS Craft Beer Festival this weekend with epic Lucky Prawn pop-up

Beloved independent, Australian-owned beer company Hawke’s Brewing Co. is bringing 1980s-soaked nostalgia to this year’s GABS Craft Beer Festival, with…

Regional Farmers Markets is hosting a new monthly market in Abbotsford with the best regional producers

For lovers of local and sustainable produce, you’re in luck: the Abbotsford Convent will soon be home to a new…

Geelong’s Bean Squeeze opens new coffee spot on Fyans Street with both drive-thru and dine in

In its 13th venue across the region in 16 or so years, Geelong drive-through coffee business Bean Squeeze is continuing…

A LEGO-Inspired burger joint is coming to Melbourne this year

Brick Burger, a groundbreaking new restaurant concept, is popping up in Melbourne for a limited time in September. From September…

Soul Origin in Geelong’s CBD is giving away free coffee today

If you’re looking for an afternoon pick-me-up, head on over to Australia coffee powerhouses Soul Origin in Geelong to score…

Indulge in this epic (and affordable) bottomless boozy lunch on the Great Ocean Road

Perched on the rugged coastline of Australia’s iconic Great Ocean Road is Last One Inn, a 70’s beach shack that…

A three-day Food & Wine Festival with Australia’s top chefs, 500+ wines and cheese heads to Melbourne

An epicurean adventure awaits as The Good Food & Wine Show makes a stellar return in 2023 to celebrate the…

Peaky Blinders meets The Great Gatsby: Ballarat’s new Sly Grog Speakeasy announces sneak-peek secret event

Mimicking the secrecy and time period of the old Prohibition-era speakeasies with hidden entrances, minimal (or no) signage, dim lighting,…

 

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