Apollo Bay’s famed Dooleys Ice Cream is heading to Geelong with brand new ice creamery

It might be cool in temperature, but the dairy lusciousness of a freshly scooped ice cream is just as satisfying…

The best places in Geelong to cosy up next to a fireplace this winter

Our days are only getting colder, and there’s no better feeling than getting snuggly as your warm up your toes…

Here’s where to go for the best mocktails in the Geelong region

You might be surprised at just how much you enjoy an alcohol-free version of your favourite drink.

Gluten Free by Isaac continues to bring delicious Coeliac-friendly donuts and treats to Geelong

Created by young entrepreneur, nine year old Isaac, Gluten Free by Isaac has hit Geelong this month! These donuts can be made to order in plain cinnamon, jam filled, Nutella filled or custard filled. And they are 100% gluten free.

This small, charming coffee caravan in Mount Duneed is the best thing to come out of 2020

Since opening last September, Cups Canteen has become one of the trendiest and most welcoming coffee stops to grace our…

1915 is the whimsical new restaurant set inside a 100-year-old red-brick boiler house in Geelong

Set in the former Federal Woollen Mills, one of the city’s most iconic and historic buildings, and beneath the historic…

Cannoleria by That’s Amore opens Geelong

If you’re a regular reader of Forte, you’d be well aware of our love affair with anything cheesy. So, you…

Here are some of Geelong’s ultimate gut-busting food challenges

Is there really anything better than a pimped up, supersized and largely ridiculous version of your favourite meal? We don’t…

Celebrating the local region, The Coast is bringing a sophisticated dining experience to Anglesea

Propped up along the Great Ocean Road, The Coast has revamped its restaurant with a strong focus on celebrating the…

Alisitos and Jose Cuervo are teaming up to offer a night of tequila tasting paired with Mexican dishes

It’s a question that perplexes some people. Some love it, some reserve it for 2am shots on a night out…

Cool Cool Cool Café is bringing good vibes and drool-worthy bagels to Geelong

Nestled in a tiny hole in the wall location, Cool Cool Cool Cafe has become an institution for locals and…

Meet Fat Cookie, the new Geelong-born business delivering deliciously giant loaded cookies around town

People of Geelong, welcome Fat Cookie, the newest local business to join the mouth-watering cookie-delivery market with its thick, New…

The best things to do while staying warm this winter

Winter is here, and it’s cold. Motivation is low and it’s so easy to spend all day rugged up in…

Grazeland, the 10,000sqm food haven, is a must-visit for any Victorian 

Originally slated to open in 2020 but hit by delays thanks to old mate COVID, outdoor food precinct Grazeland officially…

Melbourne’s Kaiju! just released two colossal seasonal craft beers to sip this winter

After last year’s simultaneous return of beer heavyweights, ‘Where Strides the Behemoth’ and ‘Betelgeuse’, led to the very first KAIJU!…

Born on the backstreets of Shanghai, this is the spicy new spirit you need to try

Just in time for the depths of winter, Peddlers Gin Co. has announced the arrival of its warming boutique spirit…

Get your hands on the most indulgent apple pie cheesecake tacos in Geelong

The taco: perhaps the most beloved culinary treasure. They’re portable, you can fill them with anything you please, and you…

Mulita BBQ has found a second home in Grovedale

If you’re craving the best of American cooking with a touch of Mexican flavours, Mulita BBQ – a joint for…

Dumpling fans unite, these fresh and tasty dumplings have gone mobile

They are so simple and yet so scrumptious – dumplings are surely one of man’s greatest inventions ever. There’s nothing…

Geelong favourite Asian-fusion restaurant Mr Umami’s finally reopens with a bold menu and sleek new look

A local favourite, Mr Umami’s has been delivering the flavours of Asia to Geelong for the past few years with…

A new burger bar has opened in Ocean Grove with fully-loaded hot dogs, American-style burgers and deluxe shakes

If you’re looking for somewhere to go for generous American-style burgers, hot dogs, shakes, fries and zero restraint on the…

Melbourne’s adored boutique liquor merchant Blackhearts & Sparrows has opened in Geelong

Renowned in Melbourne for offering boutique booze that won’t break the bank, sibling-run liquor merchant Blackhearts & Sparrows have been…

Geelong’s Winter Shiraz Weekend returns for two days of full-bodied reds, degustations, masterclasses, woodfires, live music, mulled wine and meatballs

As the temperature drops, rich, full-bodied red wines are the perfect choice to warm you up. While you might be…

A guide scoring a pub booking stress-free while our regional hospitality venues navigate restricted capacities 

It’s a great time to be a regional Victorian. With lockdown easing, punters can finally get back on the beers….

 

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