A heavenly ice creamery has opened up in the heart of Ocean Grove

UPDATE OCT 2021: After having their doors closed for the winter months, the good humans at Paradise Parlour are opening…

Café Bear and Scoobs move to spacious new location

Whether you need a business-friendly brunch or a lazy central Sunday hotspot, North Geelong’s Café Bear and Scoobs have become…

Made with love, Crublet Macarons is bringing the French classic to your doors with an Aussie twist

All the way from France, these sweet and delicate cookies are not a treat to miss. Oh, so flavourful cookies…

In case you missed it, Geelong’s new gin distillery has opened its doors

If you needed further proof that gin was having a serious moment, then the opening of Anther Distillery in Geelong…

Keep cool and caffeinated, Jameson have released a limited-edition cold brew

Frothy cappuccinos, creamy lattes and nuclear-strength espressos are the basic requirements to get us through the week, but when the…

The beloved beer advent calendar is back, and this year it’s all about supporting independent breweries

Cheers to 24 days of booze!

This chocolate alfajores recipe, with dulce de leche, is the ultimate sweet treat

If you’ve ever travelled to South America, or you’ve had the pleasure of experiencing the foodie delights one way or…

KAIJU! Beer are offering a year’s supply of booze

For everyone out there who has been sipping their way through iso, sneaky trips to the bottleshop have probably become…

Bloody ripper, Little Creatures Canteen will reopen next week

Geelong’s most iconic venue Little Creatures Brewery has announced the reopening of its beloved canteen. Since the Little Creatures team…

Need an excuse to drink some gin? Aussie distilleries are attempting to break a gin tasting Guinness World Record

Gin lovers unite. The crew from Gintonica, curators of Aussie craft distillers, are leading the charge in an attempt to…

Get a sneak peek inside Bobby Dre’s on Pakington Street

Please give a warm welcome to Bobby Dre’s, the super fresh restaurant and bar that will blow your socks off….

Amidst a pandemic, these five locals launched their small businesses – and thrived in doing so

Starting a new business can be extremely hard at the best of times, but it’s even tougher when you’re doing…

The beloved Tastes of Central Geelong festival has been named Victoria’s Best Regional Event

With hundreds of activities on offer, it doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned foodie or a new-found food lover, young…

This new ‘food hall’ is slinging doughnuts, burgers, tacos, cheese toasties, hotdogs and more, all under one roof in Geelong

Picture this: you’re sitting at home in your best pyjamas, wine in one hand and Netflix remote in the other….

This unique Tasmanian-based Japanese restaurant is opening in Geelong

Soon to call Geelong’s CBD home, Kosaten Japanese Restaurant has made a name for itself in Tasmania for taking dining…

Pakington Pantry has been revealed as Geelong’s best brunch spot

We all know that Pakington St has the monopoly on cafes and eateries in Geelong, but one café in particular…

Say hello to Aunty Jacks, the newest brewpub to grace regional Victoria

There is something truly special about drinking a beer right where it was made, and this is a place to…

The Chats are releasing their own goon bag, just in time for summer

Prepare the clothes line, pub rock heroes The Chats have teamed up with Sydney bar and venue Crowbar on a…

Four glorious regional breweries and distilleries to hit up when you need a cold one

It’s no secret that we love a good drink here at Forte (some might say myself especially), and we’re always…

Lambys are now slinging takeaway Mario Karts

The rules and restrictions put in place due to COVID-19 have left us missing many things, but a couple of…

In case you missed it, Geelong’s Lord Nelson is transforming into Malt Shovel Taphouse

The Lord Nelson has long been an old favourite among locals. An iconic pub steeped in history, renovations in the…

‘It’s just smoke and mirrors’: Premier’s latest announcement sounded like a boost for regional hospitality venues, but that’s not the case

When Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews revealed the easing of restrictions in Victoria on Sunday, restaurants and pubs rejoiced at the…

Feels like home: Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses are serving up some serious nostalgia

In times of uncertainty, change and stress, we find ourselves coping in many ways. One way – the best way…

The Blackman’s Brewery laneway bar in Geelong has closed down

It’s official, the Blackman’s Brewery Good Beer Bar has closed indefinitely after four years of providing craft beer to Geelong’s…

 

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