Internationally renowned chef brings Geelong’s famed Indian restaurant Curry at Corio to Lara

There’s nothing like a delicious serve of Indian food, especially when it’s made by a world-famous chef. In some brilliant…

An afternoon guide to North Geelong’s burgeoning Federal Mills Precinct

The former Federal Woollen Mill is an icon of Geelong’s industrial past, opening originally in 1915 it was vital to…

The best special occasion restaurants in Geelong

Just a quick drive or ferry ride from Melbourne, Geelong is making strides in the wining and dining scene, becoming…

The best pubs and bars on the Bellarine Peninsula

On this edition of the best pubs and bars, we head out to the Bellarine. Typically renowned for the award-winning…

The best pubs and bars in Bendigo

A town with a rich history, linked predominantly to the gold rush, Bendigo has always been a standout place for…

dog-friendly cafes

A guide to the best dog-friendly cafes in the Geelong region

Manoeuvring your furry human can be toughest at the best of times, especially knowing when and where you can and can’t go.

VID Bar is the new Mediterranean dessert bar serving up Loukoumades, ice cream and Greek desserts in Highton

Take your sweet tooth on an absolute trip through the Mediterranean with a visit to Highton’s brand-new dessert bar, VID…

Yakiniku Hachibeh is a fiery new Japanese Barbeque restaurant for the Surf Coast

If you’re ready for a lavish dining experience focused on high-grade beef sizzled over red-hot charcoal grills, Yakiniku Hachibeh is…

Sweet Adeline: One year on and this hidden dog-friendly caravan cafe has fostered a river community by the Barwon

While Sweet Adeline owners Bart & JT have faced a myriad of challenges with the recent flooding which has devastated…

Meatstock: The music and barbecue festival to sink your teeth into 

Taking Melbourne Showgrounds on 18-19 March, at the heart of the two-day festival is an unmatched lineup of BBQ pitmasters…

Now open: Drunken Dumpling Bar is bringing plump, juicy dumplings to Little Malop Street

Steamed, fried or floating in broth, the cheap and cheerful pillows of taste known simply as dumplings have become a…

New party palace NONO is giving away a total of 420 free pizzas and $4.20 pints this weekend

Is there anything better than a free pizza? Well – how about 420 of them? If you’re in Melbourne over…

Back for summer: Nestled beneath Geelong’s Ferris Wheel is The Wheel Cafe, a funky pink spot dedicated to doughnuts and coffee 

For a while now, our region has seen doughnut stores and food trucks in Belmont, Portarlington, Geelong CBD, East Geelong,…

Bulla is giving away 3000 Free Choc Tops this weekend to celebrate a brand-new flavour

For anyone heading to or venturing around Melbourne this weekend, listen up because thousands of Free Chop Tops are up…

The Geelong Wine Walk returns for 2023

The much-loved APCO Foundation Geelong Wine Walk is officially returning to the thirsty city of Geelong in 2023, gifting locals…

Here are the local venues that cleaned up the Golden Plate Awards 2022

For the past 20 years, the Golden Plate Awards judge the best hospitality in regional Victoria for their excellence – whether…

SA Brewery Pirate Life are opening their first Victorian venue in Melbourne

Located just a stone’s throw from the iconic South Melbourne Market precinct, Pirate Life Brewing are bringing their iconic and…

Shake, Pop, Pour: How Melbourne Martini’s re-brand is changing the cocktail experience

Mixing spirits to lift our spirits was something we took to in droves, with the stats on skyrocketing booze sales…

Yarra Valley’s Cherry-Picking Festival is back this summer

Spend the day picking cherries from endless rows of cherry trees at either the 100-acre Coldstream orchard or at the…

Now open: Brewdog’s massive new taproom inside Coburg’s historic Pentridge Prison

Located within the historic E Division building at Pentridge Prison, BrewDog Pentridge has been a $3 million project and is…

Geelong’s Centra Hotel named in the top 10 best Italian Restaurants across Australia

We absolutely love this time of year when we get to reflect on the year that has been, especially when…

Mavs Greek Restaurant named among the very best Greek restaurants in Australia at national awards

Earlier this year, locally-owned Mavs Greek Restaurant was named the best Greek restaurant in Victoria and Tasmania. Named from the…

Bad Shepherd Brewing Co and Visit Victoria launch new all-Victorian golf beer using historic Melbourne yeast and Geelong malt

Victoria is one the greatest golf destinations in the world, home to the two top courses in the country (Royal…

With a cool atmosphere and stacked burgers, Blackman’s Brewery and Burger Bar will have you coming back for more

This independently-owned brew company known for its colourful, in flavour and appearance, beers have created another bright and bubbly venue…

 

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