One to try: A vibrant, coastal Vietnamese restaurant nestled within Geelong’s cultural epicentre ‘Pako’

After a successful launch in the popular beachside town of Torquay, the owners have leaned on the old adage ‘if…

One to try: Funk Café by Botanical Brew, an oasis for lovers of baked goods, coffee and treats

Nestled inconspicuously amongst the Shannon Avenue shopping village is Funk, a little oasis for lovers of baked goods, paired with…

Geelong’s Little Creatures is hosting a hearty Christmas in July feast this winter

Unlike the winter wonderlands you see in all the Christmas Netflix movies, Christmas in Australia is all about backyard barbeques,…

A guide to the best vegan and plant-based eats in Geelong and surrounds

Whether you’re a vegan from way back or you’re a newbie trying to switch to a more plant-based lifestyle, Geelong…

Proving the region unstoppable, Jack Rabbit Vineyard crowned Best Restaurant in a Winery across Victoria and Tasmania

Following the news that a local Greek restaurant has been named the best Greek restaurant across Victoria and Tasmania, the…

Mavs Greek Restaurant has officially been named the best Greek restaurant in Victoria and Tasmania

If there’s one thing Greeks are known for, it’s putting on a truly spectacular spread. Healthy and hearty, boasting mezze,…

Wish this Geelong cafe Happy Birthday today and get your coffee free

One year ago today, the Geelong region and coffee lovers were gifted a new coffee spot in the CBD with…

The 18th Amendment Bar named ‘Regional Bar of the Year’ finalist at prestigious Australian bar awards

Recognised across the country as the Oscars of the bar world, the Australian Bartender Magazine Bar Awards is back for…

Anglesea dining destination The Coast heroes Indigenous Australian flavours with new local collaboration

Propped up along the Great Ocean Road, The Coast is championing indigenous flavours in its new menu, officially launching on Friday,…

Caledonia Shores is the new restaurant on Geelong’s waterfront with dishes as impeccably presented as the space 

Established in 1927, the boardwalk, kiosk, bathers pavilion, dive tower and swimming enclosure on Geelong’s waterfront is an institution. But…

Carl's Jr Geelong

US cult-favourite burger joint Carl’s Jr has officially opened in Geelong

Following a lengthy list of delays and a whole lot of anticipation, the cult-favourite American burger joint Carl’s Jr has…

Axil Coffee Roasters’ Anthony Douglas crowned as the best barista in Victoria 

Melbourne has long been known as one of the world’s foremost destinations for defining cafes, coffee-producing global barista champions and…

Pollo Rotisserie is Geelong’s newest takeaway chicken shop, serving up some epic full-flavoured feasts

Before fried chicken took Geelong by storm, there was charcoal chicken and a bunch of places dedicated to a nicely…

Sri Lankan Pop Up Nights are coming to the Geelong region showcasing authentic dishes and local beers

It’s time to do as Sri Lankans do and get as many curries, sambals and spicy extras on your plate…

A Victorian restaurant has just been named 84th best in the world

In some fantastic news for the Melbourne dining scene, Melbourne’s glamourous Gimlet has become the only Australian venue to make…

Melbourne’s biggest beer run is back for July hitting up the city’s best breweries

If a five-kilometre fun run that doubles as a brewery crawl sounds like something you’d like to get around, then…

This Geelong cupcakery is giving away 500 free cupcakes on Wednesday

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

Kilderkin Distillery, the home of Larrikin Gin, opens cellar door in regional Victoria

Good news for the gin lovers in the region: Kilderkin Distillery has opened the doors to its cellar door in…

Love Korean fried chicken? Gami Chicken & Beer is giving away thousands of wings – even in Geelong

Celebrated annually on July 6, National Fried Chicken Day is a day (mostly in America) dedicated to the juicy, tender,…

Bulla has levelled up its cinema-only choc tops, launching indulgent Murray St Choc Top range

While we love diving into a big box of buttery popcorn, you really can’t have an authentic movie night at…

In a first for the region this Bendigo pub is offering Korean Barbecue, sizzling the meat right in front of you

For those that have been craving the sensory experience of authentic Korean cuisine in the regional Victorian town of Bendigo,…

Serving sass, great food and a sprinkle of bad attitude, Karen’s Diner in Melbourne is Australia’s rudest restaurant

In news that will probably surprise no one, to break through in the crowded modern hospo market, you have to…

Geelong’s beloved Izakaya and Bar, Tomodachi, announces new reimagined venue on the waterfront 

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

Jan Juc staple Bird Rock is hosting a weekly ‘all-you-can-eat’ dumpling night

Surely one of man’s greatest inventions ever, dumplings are so simple and yet oh so scrumptious. There’s nothing quite as…

 

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