There’s a ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ themed bar coming to Melbourne

The Wolf Of Wall Street-themed bar is reportedly coming to District Docklands this October, with the announcement failing to include any…

Start your day right with the best Croissants in Geelong and the Bellarine

There’s nothing more quintessential than a croissant to start the day. Geelong has countless pastry outlets churning out these crispy…

Little Creatures Geelong launch new alcoholic Ginger Beer tonight and are giving away 100 free beers to celebrate

If you’re anything like us, after a long week at work there’s nothing better than kicking back with a few…

Superstar Melbourne Chef Guy Grossi is bringing his culinary brilliance to Queenscliff for an epic Italian feast

Hospitality royalty, Guy Grossi, has joined forces with The Royal Queenscliff and The 18th Amendment Bar Queenscliff to bring you…

Best Sourdough on the Bellarine: Support your local baker

Baking is skillful enough, but when it requires the maintenance of a LIVING ORGANISM (mother dough) it should be left…

Winery

Australia’s best wines revealed at 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Awards

Last night, the highly anticipated 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Awards were hosted at the prominent Stokehouse restaurant in St Kilda,…

There’s a ‘Mean Girls’ themed high tea happening in September

The Brunch Club is bringing pink back again. This unique high tea experience is coming to Evie’s Disco Diner on…

The three-day Wild Harvest Seafood Festival returns to regional Victoria this year

The stunning East Gippsland town of Mallacoota is bringing back its seafood festival for 2022, encouraging visitors from all over…

Holy Water is the new three-day boutique distillery festival heading to the region this month

Head north-east this month and dive into the best of the local booze scene with Melbourne’s new three-day craft distillery…

Time for a roadtrip: A Maxibon drive-thru is coming to Victoria slinging free ice cream waffle sandwiches

Why walk and burn precious calories when you can drive to get ice-cream waffle sandwiches for breakfast? To celebrate the…

The best wineries, distilleries, breweries and hot spots to visit on the Bellarine, all just a stone’s throw away

The lesser-known western cousin of the Mornington Peninsula, the Bellarine Peninsula is the ultimate blend of luxury, relaxation, indulgence and…

Award-winning pizza veterans Shannon Pizza is all about delivering simple yet seamlessly executed pizzas 

There’s not a lot that a good pizza can’t fix. Perhaps one of our most favourite, versatile foods – with…

Geelong’s 6Ft6 is hosting a car boot sale and a Japanese taco pop-up this weekend

A favourite for wine lovers in the Moorabool Valley and surrounds (renowned for being a great region for pinot noir), Austin’s…

A ‘dining in the dark’ experience is coming to Geelong this year

After selling out in multiple cities across Australia, Westend on Little Malop Street in Geelong will turn off the lights…

Fat Cookie is hosting a pop-up stall for one day only featuring delicious giant loaded cookies

It was around this time last year that we were introduced to the epic creation of Fat Cookie, the local business…

Wildfire Craft BBQ is Geelong’s new home of slow-cooked, high-quality Texas-style barbecued meat

That’s the motto at Geelong’s newest Texas-style barbecue restaurant Wildfire Craft BBQ.  Opening its first venue this July, dedicated to…

Geelong’s home of free Drag Shows and gluten-free eats, Recess, just dropped an epic new Spring menu

This multi-level eatery and wine bar (with one killer rooftop courtyard), courtesy of hospitality veteran and owner Andrew Steere, is…

There’s an indulgent month-long Hot Chocolate Festival coming to the Coast

The winter months in this region were made for cosying up with a cup of hot chocolate. Gone are the…

Mulita BBQ is dishing out $1 chicken wings on Thursdays in Geelong

Chicken wings are one of life’s greatest joys. There’s just something about aiming our faces at a sticky, deep-fried chicken…

Australia’s intentionally rude restaurant, Karen’s Diner, is coming to Geelong

About a month ago, we reported that the famed Karen’s Diner, which markets itself on rude service, was so popular…

The Brew Merchants: The new local business bringing a slice of the European craft beer scene to Geelong

There’s no denying that regional Victoria’s best pubs have seriously upped their beer game in the last handful of years,…

Deep End is the new Victorian pizza place with Chicago-style stuffed deep-dish pizza ‘rarely seen in Australia’

Deep End, remember the name Fitzroy pizza fans. They’re a new pizza parlour with an American focus that base their…

Here’s a list of the best high teas in and around the Geelong region

Have you ever wanted to treat yourself to a proper, formal High Tea? There are plenty of amazing venues to…

A Victorian pizza has been named Australia’s Best at the World Pizza Championships in Italy

With more than 750 pizzaiolos from around the world competing over three days at the World Pizza Championships in Italy,…

 

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