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…

I Ragazzi Pasta e Cucina is the intimate Italian pasta bar on Little Malop Street from a Newtown favourite

For the past two years, I Ragazzi has been bringing a bit of Southern Italy to Pakington Street in Newtown…

FarmDog Brewing is hosting its very first boilermaker tasting night

In a fusion of flavors that promises to tantalise the taste buds of adventurous enthusiasts, FarmDog Brewing, Wallington’s vibrant family-run…

‘Here’s to 10 more’: Little Creatures celebrates 10 years of brewing in Geelong

It’s been quite the journey since one of our favourite breweries first opened its door. Launching in a Fremantle shed…

After a seven-year hiatus, Taste Sorrento is back until the end of June

After a seven-year hiatus Taste Sorrento is being re-imagined into a month-long festival. A winter food and beverage event celebrating…

Pakington Street restaurant Taste Jamaica has closed its doors

Loved amongst locals for its Jamaican-style meals and bright rooftop bar, Pakington Street’s iconic Jamaican-style café Taste Jamaica has permanently…

Time to indulge, the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie’s decadent Brownie Festival is back

Expertly crafted by the European Chocolatiers, the festival boasts 16 amazing varieties of limited-edition decadent Brownies, including flavours from banoffee, bourbon pecan pie and neapolitan, to even chocolate gingerbread and a vegan avocado nougatine brownie.

Scotchmans Hill’s ever-popular Barrel Hall Wine Sale returns this weekend

One to add to your calendar

Bellarine Pho pop-up restaurant returns, dishing out top-notch pho, dumplings and peking duck wraps for winter

If you’re craving a steaming hot bowl of top-notch pho out on the Bellarine this winter, you’re in luck: Bellarine…

Manuko open factory outlet in Torquay, bringing delicious raw choc treats to the coast

For more than 15 years now, Manuko founder Matthew Hardie with partner and business manager Inga Muribo have been paving…

Indulge in a unique, authentic Texas BBQ experience at Bellarine Estate Winery for Fourth of July

Dust off your stetson and polish your spurs as the beloved Bellarine Estate winery is celebrating July 4th – American…

A huge two-day Sake Festival is coming to Melbourne with 200+ kinds of Japanese Sake to taste

Bringing together enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and curious individuals, the Australian Sake Festival is heading to Melbourne in July to celebrate the…

Fat Cookie is opening its own store in Drysdale selling giant, delicious loaded cookies

After taking on the mouth-watering cookie-delivery market with its thick, New York-style cookies, Fat Cookie is officially opening its first…

After seven years, Geelong fine-dining restaurant IGNI announces ‘indefinite break’

The venue itself might be hidden, the name IGNI has become well known amongst those immersed in the Victorian dining scene,…

The 18th Amendment Bar brings back exclusive masterclasses, and our eyes are on WhistlePig Distillery Rye July 

Nestled in the heart of Geelong, the famed 1920s Prohibition-style cocktail bar, 18th Amendment Bar, stands as a hidden gem…

A spectacular international street food festival is taking over Port Melbourne in July

Get ready for a gastronomic extravaganza as Port Melbourne’s comes alive with the delicious fumes wafting from street-style food –…

Now open: Brown Deli brings bagels, Korean twists, toasties and coffee to Geelong’s Waterfront

Tucked away on Geelong’s Waterfront, Brown Deli is the new pint-sized cafe to draw in the locals with its Korean-inspired…

 

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