Yarrawonga pub The Terminus opens new beer garden

In the town of Yarrawonga, the Terminus has been an iconic local venue, serving great food and hosting a range…

Now Open: Mt Pleasant Rd Brewers open a charming taproom in Belmont to flaunt its delicious craft brews

Since launching their first craft beer in July 2021, brothers-in-law, homebrewers and founders Mark and Tim have taken Mount Pleasant…

The oldest public boathouse on the Yarra, the iconic Studley Park Boathouse, is undergoing a $5.8M revamp

Kew’s iconic Studley Park Boathouse will reopen this winter, following a transformative $5.8 million renovation. Inspired by Victoria’s vast parklands…

Flowstate Brewers and Distillers launch delicious new coffee liqueur made with locally-roasted coffee

Fresh from opening their brand new cellar door in Torquay, Flowstate Brewers and Distillers continue to reach for the stars…

Piglet Bar: Belmont’s late-night neighbourhood bar from the lovable Paddington Cafe team

Belmont’s favourite coffee spot Paddington Cafe continues to bring some quality inner-city cafe culture to their local community in new…

Sip and Savour Festival expands again, bringing Thelma Plum and The Rubens to Port Macquarie

Fresh from its inaugural event in Albury earlier this year and its forthcoming event in Lake Macquarie this month, Sip…

Celebrate and indulge in all things delicious across the region with Tastes of Central Geelong Festival

It’s our favourite time of the year: the beloved festival dedicated to showing off the best food and drink in…

By The Glass is the stunning new European-influenced wine bar worth visiting in Armadale

A venue that’s all about embracing life’s simple pleasures, By The Glass is Armadale’s new go-to wine destination. Practising what…

A weekend Filipino food and culture fiesta comes to Melbourne this April

One of Melbourne Food & Wine Festival’s most treasured pillars, Special Events, returns this for the first time in four…

TonTon is Highton’s striking new cafe and restaurant crafting truly delicious, simple and honest dishes

Pushing the boundaries of what we understand the cafe experience to be, TonTon is one of the newest venues to…

Smashville are slinging $6 burgers during professional eaters Randy Santel and Katina Eats Kilos competition

In case you missed it, American extreme eater and TikTok and YouTube star Randy Santel and his partner, professional eater…

A Taste of Tolga is popping up at Medusa, bringing late-night street eats to Rock O’Cashel Lane

In perhaps the best collaboration we’ve seen all year, beloved local street food king A Taste of Tolga and beloved…

Indulge in all-you-can-eat dumplings and bao buns at Asian-fusion restaurant Bob Sugar

Boasting a dream combo of curated Asian feeds with fresh cocktails across from the beach, Bob Sugar has been hitting the…

More Than Cupcakes: Baked by Us launch Go Fund Me to continue its support of young people with disabilities

When we talk about the heart and soul of a local business, no one has more of those two things…

Mould Cheese Festival returns to Melbourne for three days with more than 100 kinds of cheese

Almost 10,000 cheese connoisseurs consumed a record-breaking six tonnes of local artisan cheese during MOULD’s triumphant return to events last…

There’s a Chicken Nugget Festival coming to Melbourne this weekend

Prepare your bellies: this weekend the fourth annual Chicken Nugget festival will return to the grounds of Welcome To Thornbury,…

World-famous professional eaters Randy Santel and Katina Eats Kilos are coming to Geelong for 3kg Parmi Challenge

American extreme eater and TikTok and YouTube star Randy Santel and his partner, professional eater and Youtube Entertainer Katina Eats…

Beloved late-night dessert bar Armageddon Cake announces plans to return to Geelong

How good is heading to a dessert bar and indulging in the sweetest of treats? How long is a piece…

Tucked away in North Geelong, Anchors Rest Cafe is a cosy and welcoming space for pre-travel nourishment

Renowned local hospitality veteran Lucky Thapliyal has been caffeinating and spoiling Geelong residents and visitors with spot-on housemade eats from…

Hop-A-Long Geelong is the epic new craft beer festival hitting central Geelong in April

Hail to the ale: Geelong beer lovers have just been blessed with a brand-new craft beer festival in a salute…

‘Reaching across the barrier’: plant-based cafe Feast celebrates five years of business in Geelong

Just a few years ago, Eileen Sims was a copywriter running a raw vegan cooking school on the side. Now,…

Valhalla Taproom announces temporary closure due to significant venue damage

Geelong-based brew legends Valhalla Brewing has been dealt a massive blow this month, with the venue announcing a temporary closure due…

An espresso martini festival is taking over Australian venues this month

Pubs across Australia will be celebrating one of the country’s favourite cocktails with the Espresso Martini Festival from 13th–19th March,…

‘It’s real and alive’: Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues celebrates nine-year milestone this March

On a quiet Little Malop Street, Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues made waves when it first opened in 2014, and…

 

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