A one-day beer and cheese festival is coming to Geelong in May

Uniting two of our favourite indulgences, Blackman’s Brewery have announced its first-ever beer and cheese festival, proving that dreams really…

Newtown Italian restaurant Pompei on Pakington has closed its doors

Nestled amongst the hustle and bustle at the river end of Pakington Street, Pompei Geelong was a welcome addition to…

The White Rabbit Chocolate Stout is back this Easter for a limited-time only

Beer and chocolate lovers rejoice, as the White Rabbit Chocolate Stout returns for its seventh outing this Easter. After numerous…

One for the Country: Is this the most eco-friendly beer in Australia?

Giving back is in the DNA of Hawke’s Brewing Co. When Nathan Lennon and David Gibson approached former PM Bob Hawke with…

Explore the Bellarine Peninsula with Hop It, the region’s first ever hop-on hop-off bus service

If you’ve been craving for a drop of delicate pinot noir straight from the source, or perhaps you’ve been wanting…

Gippsland’s stunning new winery restaurant and accommodation Carrajung Estate opens

Gippsland’s brand new destination spot Carrajung Estate is set to launch today, on Friday March 31, when the restaurant doors…

Easter has nearly arrived, here’s where to get hot cross buns across the Geelong region

Small businesses are currently suffering and the immediate future is so uncertain, so shopping locally is so, so important.

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…

 

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