Renard is Ballarat’s boogie wonderland

With bistro foods and disco moods, Renard has a vibe that is contagious.  As clever, sleek and playful as its…

Forage & Feast Festival Returns in 2026 With a Massive Month-Long Celebration of Central Highlands Food Culture

The Central Highlands is gearing up for a flavour-packed summer as Commerce Ballarat and The Central Highlands Growers & Producers…

Geelong’s Three Horn Meadery Crowned Australia’s Best — Again

Geelong’s mead-making marvels, Three Horn, have done it again, sweeping the Australian National Mead Competition for the second year running…

Leega Korean BBQ is a sizzling good time

Having joined Geelong’s hospitality list in 2017, the Gheringhap Street location will transport you to the harmonious shared dining destination…

Wine Window: a red with a side of fun

Charles Roy takes us into the side hustle of Newtown creative crafters Residency Studios, a bottle with a side of…

360Q has all angles covered on the hospitality front (with views to match!)

With a four decade career that has seen him cook for a number of namedrops including Michael Jackson, Harry Connick…

Around the Region: Strawberries and grapes are on the menu this month

Nothing signals warmer weather quite like the vibrant red hearts popping out from under leafy vines. That’s right, strawberry season…

Nicol’s Paddock is a wine-winner on every front

Within the bustling Waurn Ponds network, where home, education, and shopping collide, is fellow neighbour Nicol’s Paddock.  This uniquely positioned…

Wine Window: Best’s beats the rest when it comes to Blanc de Noir

Resident wine whisperer Charles Roy of Barwon Edge builds a case for champagne for any occasion and his choice is…

Chef’s Corner: Five Minutes with Woolstore Restaurant and The Retreat head chef, Eli Grubb

Welcome to Chefs Corner, where we take you behind-the-scenes into the kitchen of a renowned hospitality establishment in regional Victoria….

BAIE Wines offer brilliance in a bottle

BAIE Wines is one of the region’s most trusted wineries amongst restaurants and hospitality spaces and for good reason. Across…

From Beer to There: Warrnambool’s craft brewery festival welcomes in the warmer weather

It’s beer o’clock every hour as we head into the warmer half of Spring. Joining forces to celebrate the crisp…

The Q Train quest: An award-winning tourism and hospitality experience

An award-winning tourist attraction, a breath-taking adventure, and a culinary statement, The Q Train is rolling excellence across the Bellarine….

WYM is the warmer weather catch up spot with the most glorious surrounds

It’s Where You Meet – aka WYM – Geelong Botanic Gardens’ flagship food and drink spot. An inconspicuous café covered…

Now Open: Your newest food residents to hit the block

Victoria’s hospitality scene is always evolving, with some new names popping up, some familiar favourites saying farewell and, of course,…

PSA- this popular coffee spot is giving away free coffees on Monday morning

The 1979 house of coffee on wheels, Kombi Koffe will be slinging free coffees come Monday 20 October. Parked at…

Geelong distillery, Haiver Spirits, launches two brewed hard teas

Get ready to drink with the cool new carbonated can option from Geelong’s own Haiver Spirits. Known for its innovative…

Ms Batterhams is Bendigo’s bespoke dining experience

In a city holding the UNESCO title for Gastronomy, standing out in the hospitality scene of Bendigo is no easy…

First Friday’s and Comedy at the Club come to East Geelong Golf Club

East Geelong Golf Club is giving their members and the Geelong community even more than a green. Their social calendar…

Ballarat’s Itinerant Spirits validated with Vansetter Vodka limited release launch

Ballarat-based distillery, Itinerant Spirits, have levelled up their value with signature Vansetter Vodka range. Launched over the weekend, the award-winning…

Wine Window: Bannockburn Vineyards favour freshness with their 1314 Shiraz

Barwon Edge Venue Manager Charles Roy goes Golden Plains for his latest drop. The Wine This month I’m drinking the…

Newtown’s Blank Space owners call it a day

We thought it would be forever, but sadly a sudden departure is imminent for Geelong café owners, Blank Space. Owner…

The Dome Dining experience on Geelong waterfront is in its final week

Modern Australian cuisine creators, Tempo Kitchen & Bar are moving on from their winter menu this week. Accompanying the menu,…

Chef’s Corner: Five Minutes with Tim Foster, Bendigo and Ballarat’s biggest name in hospitality

With Ballarat and Bendigo brimming with excitement on the cultural front this season with Ballarat International Foto Biennale and Bloom…

 

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