Geelong’s cocktail and dessert bar Sweet Cheeks has closed, restaurant to open in its place

Following on from the devastating news that iconic venue The Hop Inn has closed its doors this week, we’ve also…

The Ballarat Beer Festival returns with boulevards of beer, live music, food trucks and more

It’s almost impossible to pass up a beer festival at the best of times, but when we’ve copped a whole…

Sovereign Hill is dishing out free Raspberry Drops this month, celebrating Ballarat’s famed hard-boiled lollies

Ah, Raspberry Drops. These sweet and sour delights have become an icon of the lolly world, especially in the Victorian…

The Port Phillip Mussel & Jazz festival returns, bringing a free seafood street party to Cecil Street

The 2023 incarnation of the popular Port Phillip Mussel & Jazz Festival will return to the South Melbourne Market, happening over Saturday…

Gogi Korean BBQ Buffet opens, bringing all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ to Geelong 

From the themed Korean posters lining the wall and the minimalist layout, to the bustling atmosphere, everything about Gogi Korean…

Mount Duneed favourite The Hop Inn has closed its doors

In an absolutely devastating blow to the local dining and music scene, The Hop Inn Mt Duneed & Brew Crew…

LoukouMADNESS: Geelong’s new dessert bar dishing out indulgent Greek doughnuts and traditional sweet treats

Since opening back in 2017, Milton Mavromoustakos and his wife Julia have cemented Mavs – Geelong’s only authentic Greek restaurant…

Geelong’s Longest Lunch returns for the first time since 2019

The region’s ultimate culinary experience, Geelong’s Longest Lunch, is back for the first time since 2019! Hosted by the Barwon…

Peninsula Piers & Pinots returns to the Mornington Peninsula this March Labour Day weekend

Showcasing maritime cool-climate pinot noirs and pinot gris, Peninsula Piers & Pinot gather by the sea annually on the March…

All Saints Estate opens KIN, Rutherglen’s new world class dining destination

​Following the launch of the new Cellar Door towards the end of 2022, the launch of KIN is part of…

Portarlington Food Park is the new open-air foodie destination worth visiting in Portarlington

When it comes to summer activities, us Victorians sure love spending our time at a food truck park. You’d be…

Famed in Tasmania and Geelong, Japanese restaurant Kosaten opens in Ballarat

Becoming one of Tasmania’s most renowned Japanese restaurants with its unique take on the traditional sushi train eatery, Kosaten Japanese…

A Grey Goose pop-up bar is taking over the Geelong Waterfront for summer

Cancel all your plans and fire up the group chat because Geelong has just scored a pop-up rooftop bar, right…

Apollo Bay Seafood Festival announces full program for its triumphant summer return

Seafood-lovers can breathe a sigh of relief with the much-anticipated return of the Apollo Bay  Seafood Festival celebrating the diversity…

The Meeniyan Garlic Festival returns to Gippsland with more than two tonnes of garlic

After drawing record-breaking crowds in 2020 the absolutely worthy Meeniyan Garlic Festival, returns to celebrate the region’s high-quality garlic and…

New ‘Summer Wine Celebration’ to bring garden parties, masterclasses and sparkling summer events to Geelong in February

Start planning for a weekend of delicious wine, food and live music as you explore some of the region’s best…

Geelong burger institution Boss Burger expands with new store in Warrnambool

For those who love a greasy, cheese-filled, dripping with delicious-goodness burger, Boss Burger Co. is probably at the top of your…

A multi-million dollar chocolate factory could be heading to Portarlington

In recent years, the Bellarine Peninsula has truly made its mark in the state, earning a reputation for its exceptional…

Local champions Bean Squeeze has opened its 12th drive-thru in the Geelong region

Geelong drive-through coffee business Bean Squeeze have been making our dreams a reality and our lives a lot easier over…

From Torquay to Lyon: Sou’West Brewery’s Chef Alex McIntosh to compete at world’s most prestigious culinary contest

In exciting news for the Aussie foodie scene, Australian chefs – including Chef Alex McIntosh, Commis Chef Tristan Spain, Coach…

Open food gardens weekend Creative Harvest returns to West Gippsland this month

Creative Harvest, West Gippsland’s sixth consecutive open food garden weekend, returns for 2023 and is on 28 and 29 January…

Award-winning Campos Coffee opens Melbourne Flagship store on Chapel Street

Positioned at the bustling Toorak Road end of Chapel Street, the newly launched Campos Coffee store coincides with Campos Coffee…

Geelong has taken the crown for being the biggest beer lovers in Australia

Well, well, it turns out Geelong, Victoria’s second-largest city, has something new to boast about. In new data from Australia’s…

Bahjong: Geelong’s new retro-inspired dumpling diner and bar from the team at Baah Lah

Since opening in 2019, locals and visitors alike have fallen in love with the elegance, Singaporean flavours and techniques, and…

 

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