Merivale’s iconic Italian institution Totti’s is opening its first Victorian restaurant at the Lorne Hotel this summer

If you’ve got the urge for Italian done right, Lorne will be the place to be come summer with the…

Geelong’s plant-based cafe FacePlant closes its doors

A cult classic in the Geelong region, chances are if you’re vegan or you’ve got a few vegan/vego mates you’ve…

Expect towering burgers, succulent fried chicken and plenty of Southern sides at Pistol Pete’s Food N Blues

It’s the only place in the Geelong region where you can taste, smell, hear and actually feel like you are…

La Vètta is Marnong Estate’s new Italian restaurant led by an ex-Scopri and Bar Bambi chef

If you’re looking for refined Italian dining in a picturesque setting, look no further. ​Translating to ‘The Summit’ in Italian,…

Dive is the hidden cocktail bar breathing new life into an iconic underground Geelong venue

Along Malop Street in the Geelong CBD, right next to beloved restaurant Frankie, is an renowned door sporting the name…

Bar Merenda: This Daylesford wine bar has been named one of the country’s best for 2022

Finding a top-notch wine bar in the country that fits your desires is about as hard as finding your favourite…

Beloved food delivery service Deliveroo bounces from the Australian market

In some sad news for lovers of food delivery, Deliveroo has suddenly announced it is quitting the Australian market, effective…

Australia’s Biggest Barbecue Festival Meatstock returns to Melbourne in 2023

Combining all things BBQ and music, Meatstock has announced its return taking to Melbourne, Toowoomba and Sydney in 2023 with…

Flowstate Brewers and Distillers to open first cellar door in Torquay this month

If you’re looking for something to fill you with pure bliss, there’s not much that can beat winding down after…

Sawyers Arms Tavern has launched an epic ‘feed me’ menu feast from an ex-Movida chef

Boasting modern Australian fare in the heart of Geelong, Sawyers Arm Tavern is gifting Geelong foodies a new stress-free, budget-friendly…

Apollo Bay Seafood Festival announces its return for 2023

Staring at the sea while eating the ocean’s finest bounty is one of life’s simple pleasures, and the coastal haven…

Kalye Marinas: The new restaurant bringing Filipino seafood boil to Geelong

For the lovers of all things flavour and seafood feast, Kalye Marinas Cafe and Seafood Hub should be the top…

Yakiniku Hachibeh is Torquay’s new Japanese ‘Yakiniku’ (grilled meat) restaurant

From the team behind revered local restaurants Shinya Ramen and Toki, Yakiniku Hachibeh is the latest addition to Torquay’s Gilbert…

Treat yourself, adored cupcakery Baked By Us is now delivering cupcakes across Geelong

Everyone loves a good cupcake. Whether you’re a loyal chocolate fan, or you’ve converted to the red velvet, Nutella, or salted…

A well-loved Little Malop Street restaurant is closing its doors this month

Perched on Little Malop Street, The Continental Geelong has become a favourite within the Geelong dining scene thanks to restaurateur-extraordinaire Ryan…

Spring Fiesta is the new one-day wine festival taking over Bendigo’s Gardens this November

Clear your calendar for November 26, because the highly-anticipated Spring Fiesta is back with a new event date and honestly,…

Hayden Quinn joins the new two-day Sip and Savour Festival lineup

The countdown is on until a summer of festivals and famed food adventurer Hayden Quinn is set to journey to Albury…

Beloved Izakaya and bar Tomodachi opens impressive new venue on the Geelong waterfront

Over the last couple of years, Tomodachi Izakaya has been teaching Geelong about the Izakaya style of dining with a…

Norway’s experiential dining phenomenon Oche is coming to Victoria this November

Globally recognised immersive culinary experience, Oche (oc-key), is set to revolutionise the face of  Melbourne dining and gameplay when it…

Two stunning Aussie vineyards make the 2022 World’s Best Vineyards list

Celebrating the very best and most beautiful vineyards across the globe, the World’s Best Vineyards has revealed this year’s top…

Get your hands on free cheesecake in Geelong this weekend

Some things in life are just better together. Bert and Ernie. Gin and tonic. Cheese and cake. From the traditional…

The Deck is hosting a bottomless Pornstar Martini night in Geelong

They look good, they taste good, and they’re always going to get you plenty of likes on the ‘gram… everyone…

Perk up, this Bellarine cafe is celebrating two years in business with $2 coffees on Friday

If you’re looking for an excuse to hit the road and explore Ocean Grove, The Grove Coffee Co has you…

Anther Distillery, Blackman’s Brewery and NED Whisky have joined forces to create unique aged porter 

Joining forces, three ambitious and flavour-curious Victorian producers – Anther Distillery,  Blackmans Brewery and NED Whisky, tested the boundaries of…

 

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