‘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…

Coming Soon: Franklin and Friends will soon open their coffee caravan ‘Little Franklin’ – at the foot of the Grampians in Dunkeld

Little Franklin will focus on simplicity in all it does, noticeable in a tight menu of coffee, pastries and sandwiches….

Geelong cafe Blank Space transforms into a bustling NYC diner with new “SOHO Nights”

After first opening three years ago, Blank Space has proven itself a gem of the daytime cafe scene, providing delicious…

Ed Sheeran launches his own hot sauce with Tingly Ted’s

Ed Sheeran’s new hot sauce, called Tingly Ted’s, is set to hit the shelves later this year. The product will…

Hecho En Mexico is bringing lip-smacking street-style Mexican food (and tequila) to Ballarat

Margaritas, sangria, Mezcal Palomas, Chilaquiles, tacos… this and more is what you can expect at Hecho En Mexico‘s newest venue…

The best rooftop bars in Geelong for beautiful views and sky-high drinking

There’s just something so alluring about a rooftop bar. Whether it’s drinking with some of the most beautiful views of…

Central Geelong’s Bake Off returns in March and registrations are now open

Dust off your aprons, mixing bowls and piping bags: the Central Geelong Bake Off is back for the first time…

A wine festival is coming to The Geelong Club in March, bringing along more than 100 wines to taste

In some exciting news for this wine-loving readers, here’s another sign that our thriving regional city is moving up in…

Mulita BBQ to close its North Geelong venue, announce plans for Mount Duneed

Having earned themselves a solid reputation for American BBQ with fresh and vibrant Mexican influences out in North Geelong for…

A mouthwatering international dumpling festival is heading to Melbourne next month

There’s something so joyful about biting into a dumpling. Personally, I think it’s all about the mystery – you can’t…

Heads up, Murphys is hosting a free rooftop Gin Festival this weekend

Enjoy Geelong’s finest views whilst sipping on your favorite G&T.

The Sporting Globe Geelong are slinging unlimited chicken wings

However fancy you think you are, it’s no secret that most people love aiming their face at a sticky, deep-fried…

Sit Down & Shut Up: Karen’s Diner is opening a pop-up experience in Geelong this May

Following news last year that Karen’s Diner was coming to Malop Street in early 2023, it’s now been revealed that…

The legends at 18th Amendment Bar have created their very own gin

Raising the bar on cocktail offerings and creating epic experiences like we have never had before, Geelong’s famed 1920s Prohibition-style…

Celebrate International Margarita Day with 10,000 free cocktails from bars across the country

Get ready to raise your glasses because International Margarita Day is here! To celebrate this delightful occasion, tequila brand Altos…

Tastes of Rutherglen returns with 17 wineries, masterclasses, music and more than 200 wines to taste

The Winemakers of Rutherglen’s annual Tastes of Rutherglen festival will return on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 March 2023 (Labour…

This Geelong cafe is slinging award-winning coffees this week for just $3

Nestled in a tiny hole-in-the-wall location, Cool Cool Cool has become an institution for locals and a destination for visitors…

Here’s where you can still score a booking for Valentine’s Day in the Geelong region

Ah February 14, you’re back again! If you’re currently scrambling around to find somewhere to take your partner for Valentine’s…

Axil Coffee Roasters are giving out 25,000 free coffees next week

It’s clearly been a good year for Axil, after one of their baristas picked up the World Barista Champion title….

Flying Brick Cider Co brings you a taste of regality with the return of High Cheese

Flying Brick Cider Co sure knows how to put on an event that’s for sure. They’ve made the humble combination…

Beloved Geelong cafe Blank Space is giving away free coffee tomorrow morning

Blank Space Newtown has become a favourite of ours ever since opening their doors three years ago on Geelong’s centre…

The Herb and Chilli Festival is bringing the heat to the Yarra Valley for one spicy weekend in March

Picture a world without pesto, without chimichurri, without spicy hot sauce. Not very pretty, is it? Chilli and herbs have…

That’s Amore Cheese is hosting a tasty festival dedicated entirely to ricotta in March

Layer it in a lasagna. Drizzle it with warm honey. Pipe it into a cannoli. There’s something about ricotta that…

Geelong’s Splatters, Australia’s only cheese train, is running daily all-you-can-eat cheese sessions

Nothing can get cheddar than this. Spawned by cheesemonger Jo Bangles and wife Tennille Moisel from Geelong’s local business Splatters,…

 

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